Comments on: Best mode of transportation to get around in a big country http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/ Life is what you make it! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-44755 Chris Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:54:23 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-44755 <strong>Oliver</strong>, myself I bought a 3-year old Kymco scooter for 4.5 Mio Rupiah and sold it after 2 years for 4 Mio. Best advice: buy it from an official Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki or Kymco dealer, you will have less problems and they will do the paperwork for you. For other Costs of Living in Bali, check this <a href="http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/03/17/cost-of-living-chart-bali-in-rupiah-dollar-and-euro/">spreadsheet</a>. ;-) Oliver, myself I bought a 3-year old Kymco scooter for 4.5 Mio Rupiah and sold it after 2 years for 4 Mio. Best advice: buy it from an official Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki or Kymco dealer, you will have less problems and they will do the paperwork for you. For other Costs of Living in Bali, check this spreadsheet.

]]> By: Oliver http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-44748 Oliver Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:56:44 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-44748 Hey Chris Thanks for the info mate very much appreciated. I am here in Bali indefinitely for the the moment. I would say around 4-5 months. How much do u think a used motorbike would be and also an apartment like you said in the Tuban area? Your info would be much appreciated. Best regards Oliver Hey Chris
Thanks for the info mate very much appreciated.
I am here in Bali indefinitely for the the moment. I would say around 4-5 months.
How much do u think a used motorbike would be and also an apartment like you said in the Tuban area?

Your info would be much appreciated.

Best regards
Oliver

]]> By: Living the Good Life in Bali - a Wrap up after 2 Years | nomad4ever http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-43735 Living the Good Life in Bali - a Wrap up after 2 Years | nomad4ever Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:53:58 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-43735 [...] you sporty? Do sports here: dive, snorkel, surf, kite, trek, bike, hike, play beach games. Ride a bike or car around the island and explore its hidden gems. Check out its neighboring islands like [...] [...] you sporty? Do sports here: dive, snorkel, surf, kite, trek, bike, hike, play beach games. Ride a bike or car around the island and explore its hidden gems. Check out its neighboring islands like [...]

]]> By: digitalnomad http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-38551 digitalnomad Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:28:18 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-38551 Definitely motorbike. Maybe even motor home with motorbike. Definitely motorbike. Maybe even motor home with motorbike.

]]> By: Gas moped scooter http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-38533 Gas moped scooter Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:11:45 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-38533 If I had a choice I would go for a big touring motorcycle,however being practical a moped or scooter is always going to be the best option as they are cheap to run and in huge supply. If I had a choice I would go for a big touring motorcycle,however being practical a moped or scooter is always going to be the best option as they are cheap to run and in huge supply.

]]> By: JennDZ http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-10865 JennDZ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:49:42 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-10865 I would rather use my feet or public transportation. I have a deathly fear of bikes, motorized or otherwise.....Such an annoying habit! I would rather use my feet or public transportation. I have a deathly fear of bikes, motorized or otherwise…..Such an annoying habit!

]]> By: dodong flores http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-9025 dodong flores Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:51:00 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-9025 Hi, Chris. I agree with traveling around the Philippines with ferries connecting islands, it was that easy. I have had accounts of my travel before complete with photos but my free web service provider take down my site without giving any notice, so I practically lost all of that information. That means I have to scan those photos all over again and try to recollect my memory once more. Anyway, thanx for this post. I probably would read more of your Philippine articles in my future visits. By the way, I'm planning to buy a Honda XR200. It's a 197cc four-stroke motorcycle. I'm planning on settling down in <a href="http://travelogue.digitalrebel.ws/2006/10/romancing-iloilo-second-time-around.html">Iloilo</a> for good and once I can realize that, I probably would push through the motorcyle that I dream of... Hi, Chris. I agree with traveling around the Philippines with ferries connecting islands, it was that easy. I have had accounts of my travel before complete with photos but my free web service provider take down my site without giving any notice, so I practically lost all of that information. That means I have to scan those photos all over again and try to recollect my memory once more.
Anyway, thanx for this post. I probably would read more of your Philippine articles in my future visits. By the way, I’m planning to buy a Honda XR200. It’s a 197cc four-stroke motorcycle. I’m planning on settling down in Iloilo for good and once I can realize that, I probably would push through the motorcyle that I dream of…

]]> By: Laasya http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-7946 Laasya Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:04:40 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-7946 uhmm philippine jeepney? hehehe. uhmm philippine jeepney? hehehe.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-7557 Chris Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:01:26 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-7557 <strong>Rhea</strong>, yeah Route 66 must be the best trip to go - but with a real motorbike, not a Scooter. Born to be wild! ;-) <strong>Dan</strong>, the gearing is quite good, some don't even have a clutch, it's semi-automatic. Just shift it. It takes a while to get used to, but then it's really easy driving. <strong>Isabel</strong>, Laos is really a mystic country - still. But you can see a lot of touristy development already. I would rate it about 15-20 years behind Thailand, but it's fast catching up. Go there before it's too late. ;-) I definitely want to go to Laos again, maybe later that year or early next year. But maybe I write another more detailed post first with some more pictures. :) Rhea, yeah Route 66 must be the best trip to go – but with a real motorbike, not a Scooter. Born to be wild!

Dan, the gearing is quite good, some don’t even have a clutch, it’s semi-automatic. Just shift it. It takes a while to get used to, but then it’s really easy driving.

Isabel, Laos is really a mystic country – still. But you can see a lot of touristy development already. I would rate it about 15-20 years behind Thailand, but it’s fast catching up. Go there before it’s too late.

I definitely want to go to Laos again, maybe later that year or early next year. But maybe I write another more detailed post first with some more pictures.

]]> By: Isabel http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-7413 Isabel Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:45:09 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/02/21/best-mode-of-transportation-to-get-around-in-a-big-country/#comment-7413 Hey Chris, Have to agree with you on this one.. I'd def give preference to a bike. Also checked ur post for Laos, it sounds like an amazing place.. u going back soon to carry on exploring? Isabel Ps- thanks for ur comment on my blog - someone finally understands!!! ;p Hey Chris,
Have to agree with you on this one.. I’d def give preference to a bike.

Also checked ur post for Laos, it sounds like an amazing place.. u going back soon to carry on exploring?

Isabel

Ps- thanks for ur comment on my blog – someone finally understands!!! ;p

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