Borneo is huge. After Greenland and New Guinea, it’s the third-largest island on the planet – and two thirds of it belongs to Indonesia.…

Before the vanguard of the United East Indian Company – the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, or ‘VOC’ – landed on Java in 1595, the…

Asia is the largest continent with 48 countries that are known for their cultural diversity, delicious cuisine, landscape, beaches, and…

On Bali, they’re everywhere. From a few grains of rice stuck to a slice of banana leaf, to the daily canang placed around a home or family…

Die Ogoh-ogoh-Parade ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Nyepi-Festes auf Bali. Die Parade findet normalerweise am Abend vor Nyepi statt.

All Balinese children are exposed to the world of dance long before they can walk. Modern Legong dancers are no exception: picked for their…

Bali is recognized for its beautiful landscapes, cultural traditions, and of course, its delicious cuisine. The island has a unique charm…

Like any good outlaw, durian is tough on the outside with a heart of gold. At least, that’s how the fruit’s devotees describe it. Its…

You’d be forgiven for not knowing where Indonesia is. It’s not a stick-a-pin-in-the-map thing, like the upside-down diamond of India or the…

If you think of ‘Dayaks’, you might just picture a headhunter – and you’re not entirely wrong. Before the heavy boots of traders and…

Samarinda’s city centre is certainly not be one of the Republic of Indonesia’s most distinguished, or visually arresting – and the city’s…

You’ve tried them all: Arabica and Robusta, espressos, cappuccinos, café lattes and cafe zorros. But when was the last time you drank a…

Folklore has it that the Javanese Hindu temple of Prambanan wasn’t built by Man but by demons. Once upon a time in Central Java there were…

The fabled Mahakam River (Sungai Mahakam) snakes sinuously for over 900 kilometers from the central mountains to Samarinda and the sea…

We found this guy from a facebook group. He posts regularly and seems legit – we made a deal – send the down payment – but then this guy…

Once every year - one of the busiest airports in Asia “Ngurah Rai International Airport” close for 24 hours. Beginning at 6.00 am on Nyepi…

Whether you’re sitting in a five-star restaurant or relaxing at a street-side food-stall, you’re never far from sambal in Indonesia. Sambal…

If previous New Year’s Days have seen you waking up with a crippling hangover and trying to remember what you did the night before, maybe…

Besides the culture, nature,and foods – one of the reasons why people visit Bali is because Bali is more affordable than the other…

This loveable, gentle, shaggy-haired ape shares 97 percent of our DNA. Like us, they have 32 permanent teeth. Unlike us, their arms are two…

If you’re travelling by speedboat from Bali to Lombok’s Gili Islands, you might find yourself gripping ever more tightly onto your seat as…

Ubud, Bali is known for its vibrant art scene and rich cultural heritage. The town is renowned for its many art galleries and museums,…

Pada tahun 1933, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono VIII ingin membuat sebuah tempat hiburan Kebun Raya dan Kebun Binatang. Ide tersebut…

Bali considered a dog-friendly destination. Many hotels, restaurants, and public areas are allowing dogs, and there are also several…

Borobudur is a small village located near the famous Borobudur temple in Central Java, Indonesia. The village is home to around 3,000…

The Jalak Bali bird, also known as the Bali starling is a medium-sized bird with predominantly white plumage, black wingtips, and a…

Indonesia can boast everything that Zappa dreamed of – except that the archipelago hasn’t gone nuclear. The Republic of Indonesia isn’t…

Yogyakarta – kota wisata yang seakan tidak pernah kehabisan pesona. Dari waktu ke waktu selalu ada hal baru dan unik yang ditawarkan kota…

Armada yang digunakan untuk berkeliling desa wisata menggunakan tipe Volkswagen 182. Atap mobil terbuka dan kapasitas penumpang 4 hingga 5…

Geography and history define the Sasaks – the indigenous people of Lombok who make up 85% of Lombok’s 3 million people. Their language,…