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Exploring Muara Pahu: A Brief Adventure on the Mahakam River

While Muara Pahu might not have the extensive list of attractions found in larger tourist destinations, its charm lies in…

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Muara Ohong: A Peaceful Village in Mahakam

Muara Ohong is part of the Jempang District in Kutai Kartanegara, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and…

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Long House Hotel in Tanjung Isuy: Loou Taman Zamrud

After exploring the serene Semayang and Melintang lakes, our next destination was Tanjung Isuy, a small but charming village by…

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[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…

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[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…

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[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…

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Borneo’s Orangutans: Just Don’t Call Me A Monkey!

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

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The Mighty Mahakam River

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

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The Tropical Rainforests of Borneo

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

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Samarinda, the Exotic Gateway to East Kalimantan

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

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