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Makassar–Parepare railway: the first section of the Trans-Sulawesi railway

July 11, 2024 By James Clark 2 Comments

The Makassar–Parepare railway is a railway line in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This railway will eventually form part of the Trans-Sulawesi Railway from Makassar to Manado, and other lines are planned around the island. This guide is for the Makassar–Parepare railway, including maps, tickets, timetables, and what to expect onboard. Makassar–Parepare railway The first stage of […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: indonesia, makassar, southeast asia rail, sulawesi

Notes on Tana Toraja: Torajan homes and traditional funeral ceremonies in South Sulawesi

November 4, 2015 By James Clark 5 Comments

Tana Toraja (also referred to as Toraja) is a region in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a landlocked regency and it is famous for the Torajan homes (Tongkonan) and traditional funeral ceremonies. For the purpose of this guide I have listed the region rather than an individual town, as most of the sightseeing involves driving […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: indonesia, sulawesi, tana toraja

Notes on Bira: A beach town in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

October 10, 2015 By James Clark 1 Comment

Bira is a beach town at the far south of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It’s popular for its beautiful beaches and great diving spots. Given its isolated location it’s not an over-developed beach spot, which for some people this is part of its charm. Unless you are going to Selayar Island this is the end of […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: bira, indonesia, sulawesi

Notes on Makassar: The largest city in Sulawesi

September 24, 2015 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Makassar is the largest city in Sulawesi and a major hub for travel in Indonesia. I flew into Makassar for onward travel to Tana Toraja and Bira Beach. These are my notes of things to see, where to stay, cafes, and food to try. Makassar travel map I have marked a map with cafes, food […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: indonesia, makassar, sulawesi

Food to try in Makassar, Indonesia

September 15, 2015 By James Clark 5 Comments

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Makassar is the gateway to Sulawesi and is considered as a major culinary destination of Indonesia. Even if you are a frequent traveller to Indonesia you may be surprised to find cuisine here that is not found anywhere else in the Indonesian archipelago. During my visit I sampled a selection of local dishes as well […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: food, indonesia, makassar, sulawesi

Hotel Review: Wisma City Inn, Makassar – Indonesia

September 14, 2015 By James Clark

Hotel Review: Wisma City Inn, Makassar - Indonesia

Hotel Name: Wisma City Inn Address: Jl. Ahmad Yai B 34, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia I stayed at the Wisma City Inn in Makassar, Indonesia. I booked online which worked out to approximately $16.79 USD per night. I booked it for its location, which is around the Chinatown area. The hotel is in a side street […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, indonesia, makassar, sulawesi

Hotel Review: Wisma Jampea, Makassar – Indonesia

September 12, 2015 By James Clark

Hotel Review: Wisma Jampea, Makassar - Indonesia

Hotel Name: Wisma Jampea Address: Jalan Jampea No. 2, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia I stayed at the Wisma Jampea in Makassar, Sulawesi. I arrived in Makassar with no hotel booking so I went to Jalan Jampea in Chinatown which I knew had some budget hotels. I had stayed at the Hotel Yasmin across the road so […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: guesthouse, indonesia, makassar, sulawesi

Guesthouse Review: Riswan Guest House, Bira – Indonesia

September 11, 2015 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Riswan Guest House, Bira - Indonesia

Hotel Name: Riswan Guest House Address: Bira Bontobahari, Bira, Sulawesi, Indonesia I stayed at the Riswan Guest House in Bira Beach, Sulawesi. I walked in off the street and was offered 120,000 IDR per night ($8.30 USD). There are lots of family-run guesthouses along the one stretch of road so I went to a few […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: bira, guesthouse, indonesia, sulawesi

Hotel Review: Hotel Yasmin, Makassar – Indonesia

September 9, 2015 By James Clark

Hotel Review: Hotel Yasmin, Makassar - Indonesia

Hotel Name: Hotel Yasmin Address: Jalan Jampea No. 5, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia I stayed at the Hotel Yasmin in Makassar, Sulawesi. I booked online and selected it for its location in the Chinatown area of Makassar. I think this is the best area for a short-term visitor to Makassar. The Yasmin is a 3-star business […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, indonesia, makassar, sulawesi

Guesthouse Review: Riana Homestay, Rantepao – Indonesia

September 8, 2015 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Riana Homestay, Rantepao - Indonesia

Guesthouse Name: Riana Homestay Address: Jl. Abdul Gani No.83.h, Rantepao, North Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia I stayed at the Riana Homestay in Rantepao, Indonesia. I walked in off the street and got a single room with bathroom for 100,000 Rupiah ($7 USD). I was staying at another guesthouse where I had bathroom issues, so I […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: guesthouse, indonesia, rantepao, sulawesi, tana toraja

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