Articles tagged ‘Adventure’
Kandora Mountain Lodge: South Sulawesi
By Barrie | February 20th, 2007 |
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On the island of Sulawesi, located south of Rantepao, Kandora Mountain Lodge is an ideal location for Trekkers to spend one or two nights exploring local culture, history and enjoying magnificent scenery.
Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge: Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | February 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Eco-tourism is the way of the future in tourism alongside alternative tourism. In Indonesia there are several eco lodges and an excellent one is the Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge.
Rail Travel Revival in Sumatra
By Barrie | February 16th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I really enjoy train travel and especially in Indonesia. Of course you can travel 1st class but that’s a bore. The most interesting and surprising in many ways is that of the so-called ‘cattle class’ – economy.
Gunung Bromo Tourist Numbers Fall: East Java
By Barrie | February 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Gunung Bromo is without a doubt the most popular spot in East Java for travellers and explorers. A spectacular sunrise at dawn affords surreal views across the caldera and nearby plain, and, to the mountains beyond including Gunung Semeru.
Palembang - Places of Interest: Sumatra
By Barrie | February 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Palembang has attracted tourists from all over the world with its magnificent past and present offering great opportunities for travellers to visit places that are rich in history, culture, and tradition. It is a vibrant city and the surrounding areas spectacular.
Menoreh Grand Land Offers Adventure: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | February 12th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Spending the holidays in Yogyakarta can be very challenging — especially for those who like adventure tourism and outdoor activities.
Madura Island: East Java
By Barrie | February 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Madura is the relatively small island to the north of Surabaya. Its culture and people are delightful and interesting, especially the bull races. An island less visited by the normal tourist, it is well worth visiting if you get the chance.
Trike Flying: Indonesia
By Barrie | February 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The trike, as it is called, is a conventional craft powered by engines similar to those found in jet skis and one can easily soar with the birds, so to speak.
Voyage of Fantasy: Amuk Bay, East Bali
By Barrie | February 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Voyage of Fantasy is currently the hottest tourist attraction at Amuk Bay, an emerging tourist destination, about a 75-minute drive from Denpasar.
Parangtritis: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | February 1st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When my long time Javanese friend and driver, Surya, suggested we visit the beach, my first reaction was to wonder why. Considering all the cultural beauty that Yogyakarta possesses, I could not understand why a trip to the beach would be culturally enlightening – it was.
