Articles tagged ‘About Indonesia’
Jazz, Opera and Women’s Puppetry: Jakarta Playhouse, Jakarta
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 |
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Jakarta is a place of culture and of that there is no doubt, and, there is always something going on to suit all tastes. One of the great places to see a potpourri of drama, dance and music performances is at the Jakarta Playhouse.
Illegal Coffee Threatens Rare Species: Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, Sumatra
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
What is it with these multi-national big companies that have total disregard for the environment, the animals that reside there and the laws of a country. I was aware that national parks in Indonesia were a definite no-go zone for anybody – mining and farmers.
Chinatown Rich in Jakarta History: Jakarta
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
On the main strip of Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl. Hayam Wuruk in Glodok businesses both large and small are never short of customers. It has been a center for urban economic activities since the 18th century.
The Cyber Indonesian Central Bank Museum: West Jakarta
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
There are literally scores of museums to view when you visit Jakarta, and if you are like me, I tend to visit most of them at least a few times.
Shake a Coconut: Indonesia
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The water of young coconuts, which has a delicate nutty flavor, is one of the most popular natural thirst quenchers in the tropics.
Not only along the coastlines, but also on the sidewalks of the city, heaps of greenish young coconuts tempt thirsty passers-by.
Chinese Delight: Tanjung Benoa, Bali
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
One place I found whilst exploring Tanjung Benoa was a beautifully constructed Chinese temple, or Klenteng.
Turning Paradise Island into Garden Island: Bali
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
On your travels throughout the archipelago you cannot avoid seeing the rubbish collecting on the streets, in the gutters and rivers. At one time [during the Soeharto era] the streets were swept constantly, and, the rivers cleaned by inmates of the various penitentiaries.
The Javanese
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
There were approximately 70 million Javanese in the early 1990s, the majority of whom lived in East Java and Central Java and the rest of whom lived on Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and other islands. Altogether, some 100 million people lived on Java.
Komodo Island: Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | January 16th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
It has been a long time since I set foot on Komodo Island and really must get back there soon as it is a fantastic experience. For those people exploring East Nusa Tenggara, the island of Komodo and its carnivorous residents is a definite ‘must visit’ place.
Taman Sari: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | January 16th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Taman Sari Royal Water Park in Yogyakarta is a spectacular place to visit and a must-see on your itinerary when visiting the beautiful city. Located only a ten minute walk south-west of the Sultan’s Palace, it is steeped in history.
