Exploring the Flavors of Indonesia: A Guide to Local Beers
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November 24, 2023
Exploring the Flavors of Indonesia: A Guide to Local Beers
Prost Beer is a relatively new brewery, but it has quickly become one of the most popular in Indonesia. Prost…
Group Booking Lion Air
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November 16, 2023
Group Booking Lion Air
Enjoy the ease of group travel without the hassle through Lion Air's specially designed Group Booking service. Whether you're planning…
What is Odalan?
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November 11, 2023
What is Odalan?
Odalan is a term used to describe a traditional village temple festival, particularly in Bali. During this festival, the local…
[Stage 3] Exploring Semayang and Melintang Lakes in Mahakam
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November 11, 2023
[Stage 3] Exploring Semayang and Melintang Lakes in Mahakam
Lake Semayang has an area of around 13,000 hectares, while Lake Melintang has an area of around 11,000 hectares. These…
St. Ignatius Loyola Church: Tracing Portuguese Footprints in Sikka
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November 9, 2023
St. Ignatius Loyola Church: Tracing Portuguese Footprints in Sikka
Portuguese were the first European nation to arrive in Indonesia in the 16th century. Besides spices, their purpose was to…
What is Ogoh-Ogoh?
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November 8, 2023
What is Ogoh-Ogoh?
Ogoh-ogoh refers to elaborately crafted and usually monstrous effigies or sculptures, often made from bamboo, paper, and other materials. These…
What is Canang Sari?
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November 4, 2023
What is Canang Sari?
Canang Sari is a daily Balinese Hindu offering, typically made from a small tray woven from coconut palm leaves. It…
[Stage 2] Muara Muntai: A Wooden Village on the Mahakam River
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October 27, 2023
[Stage 2] Muara Muntai: A Wooden Village on the Mahakam River
Muara Muntai is called the wooden village for the houses and the road that is made of wood. The road…
Frangipani in Indonesian Culture and Tradition
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October 20, 2023
Frangipani in Indonesian Culture and Tradition
In Bali, Frangipani not only adorns offerings in Hindu religious ceremonies but is also often found in paintings and souvenirs.…
[Stage 1] Getting from Samarinda to Kota Bangun
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September 9, 2023
[Stage 1] Getting from Samarinda to Kota Bangun
Many people see Kota Bangun just as a place to stop before going on a Mahakam River trip. But this…