Maluku
Getting There & Away
AirAmbon and Ternate.are the region's air hubs. Both have several daily connections to Jakarta, mostly via Makassar or Manado (Sulawesi). There are several connections from Ambon to Papua but only...
Where to Eat & Drink
EATINGRumah makan (eating houses) offer cheap eats around the markets with several shacks north of the bemo terminal serving local specialities ikan gohu (raw-fish morsels in a tangy peanut-edged...
What to Do
Keraton (Istana Kesultan)Built in 1834 and restored in semi-colonial style, the Sultan's Palace is still a family home. However, there is a museum section (donation appropriate) containing a small...
Where to Stay
You'll probably value a powerful new air con-ditioner given Ternate's oppressive heat and sauna-like humidity.BudgetAccommodation under 150,000 Rp is plentiful around Ahmad Yani Port but conditions...
Overview
Formerly known as ‘the Moluccas’, these petite little morsels of paradise are a dream-come-true for seekers of superb snorkelling and picture-perfect white-sand beaches. Protected from mass...
