Central Java History has left its footprints across Central Java, an area rich in culture and tradition descending from a powerful Hindu and Buddhist past, and more recent Islamic influences. Under the Saliendra and Old Mataram kings in the 8th and 10th centuries the Hindu-Javanese culture flourished, and it was during this...
Minangkabau Traditional House, West SumatraMuch of its highland formed by the Bukit Barisan Mountain range; virgin jungle inhabited by elephants, tigers, leopard and rhinos. Minang people has firey hot dishes and ancient matriarchal customs. The women own property and the men leave home...
The Jungle is the name of a water park recreation in Bogor. It is situated inside Bogor Nirwana Residence housing complex. Although relatively new, it has become a famous amusement park that attracts thousands of visitors each day, especially during the weekend. The Jungle features several water play...
Riau Archipelago or Kepulauan RiauRiau Archipelago with Tanjung Pinang
as the capital city Is blessed of a lot potential tourism objects,
beautiful beaches, and culture attractions. It is located at the
crossroads of one of the world’s oldest and busiest maritime routes and
well reputes as an...
Riau Archipelago or Kepulauan RiauRiau Archipelago with Tanjung Pinang as the capital city Is blessed of a lot potential tourism objects, beautiful beaches, and culture attractions. It is located at the crossroads of one of the world’s oldest and busiest maritime routes and well reputes as an ideal stop...
Sumba tradational village - West Sumba - IndonesiaI have been in Sumba island for several times, and I really like this Island, for me, Sumba Island is the most cultural destination of Lesser Sunda Islands or Nusa Tenggara Islands. Sumba Island is one of main islands of East...
I rolled into the small village of Ketambe after a 9 hour windy, bone rattling bus ride from Takengon. The bus driver dropped me off at the wrong guest house, but it didn't matter. As soon as I met Ahmed I was at ease. He has those kind eyes that you know can be trusted. Ketambe is a great base for trekking into the park,...
Jakarta
The main gateway to Indonesia, it is a contrast of-modern
western architecture and traditional Indonesian culture. Its
rapid growth into a metropolitan city reflects the economic,
political,...
Sumatran Tigers at Kerinci Seblat National ParkJambi
Province with total area of about 5,343,700 hectares
consists of 9 regencies and one municipality. The Topography
of Jambi provinces generally vary from low land areas in the
...
In 1811, when
the Napoleonic wars in Europe, Indonesia at that time called
the Dutch East Indies or Nederlandsch Indie, seized by
British Belanda.ketika Napoleon fell from power (1815/1816),
the leaders of European...
Flight to LabuanbajoThis is the first day of my trip - Komodo Dragon Wildlife Adventure, we take flight from Denpasar, Bali to Labuanbajo in Flores Island, continue by boat to Rinca Island of Komodo National Park, and return to Labuanbajo to stay at Hotel Bintang Flores – Labuanbajo. We were already at Ngurah Rai Airport at 9.30 a.m. While waiting for our friend who still on check in process, we...
On the Way to Komodo Island - Komodo National ParkIn order to go see the dragons out on the Komodo islands, our only realistic option was a four day boat cruise. I think we were all a bit wary about being on a relatively small boat out on the open ocean for four days, but in the end we figured the ends justified the means....
Brief information about Aceh Indonesia - Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, about the province, city, people, place of interest, etc. Banda Aceh, the capital city of - Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is suffered an immense loss of life during the tsunami of December 26, 2004. Over 100,000 residents lost their live in a matter or minutes as...
The water that spilled from a height of the rock cliffs into
beautiful scenery. Under it, people gathered and ready to
play a natural shower or a swim in the cool pool. In many
places in Indonesia, the waterfall...
Bintang Flores Hotel - Brand New 4 stars Hotel will be open on May 2008.
This hotel is located in Labuanbajo - West Flores, a small city as
gateway to Komodo island - home of Komodo Dragons (Varanus Komodoensis)
“Bintang” mean star. Yes, Bintang Flores Hotel
will be a stars in Flores Island. This is the only four-stars...
Today,
I am very glad to inform you one of interesting place to visit in Bali
called traditional village of Penglipuran. This village can be reached
throught roads connecting district of Bangli with Kintamani. Penglipuran
villlage is well-known for its 75 hectare bamboo forest located in the
northern part of the...
Canang
is one the simplest form of offerings Hindu people presented to the
gods. Canang sari consist of beautifully shaped palm leaves which, then
respectively added porosan (made of betel leaves which mixed with areca
nut, gambier and lime stone then rolled in a tiny palm leaves), a slice
of banana and sugar cane and a small piece of kekiping ( a thin cakes
made of sticky rice). Afterward,...
