Articles tagged ‘Attractions’
10 Good Reasons to Visit the City of Heroes: Surabaya, East Java
By Barrie | July 22nd, 2008 |
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A vast metropolis and the second largest city in Indonesia as well as being the industrial centre of the archipelago, Surabaya is not frequented by tourists as much as the city administration would like. But, the city has a virtual plethora of attractions and historical places that make Surabaya worthy of a few days stopover. [...]
Doing the Tourist Thing: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | July 17th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
During the time of the Soeharto regime tourism flourished in Indonesia and especially in places like Bali and Yogyakarta. Western tourists virtually flocked to Yogyakarta to experience the Javanese culture, visit the archaeological icons in or near the city and, this was mainly due to Yogyakarta’s reputation of being the cultural heart of Indonesia and [...]
Sumatra Elephant Eco Lodge: Bandar Lampung, Sumatra
By Barrie | July 15th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There are numerous eco lodges to be found in the archipelago and these alternative forms of accommodation are ideal for those who are environmentally conscious and are lovers of nature. In general, these eco lodges are located near national parks or close to places that are involved with the rehabilitation of the flora and fauna [...]
Bandar Lampung: South Sumatra
By Barrie | July 10th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A majority of travellers that enter Sumatra generally bypass Bandar Lampung and go direct to Palembang or Bengkulu or one of the other major cities. But, Bandar Lampung it is a city worth stopping at for a few days. The capital of the southern province of Lampung, it has an estimated population of around 750,000 [...]
The Island of Sulawesi
By Barrie | June 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
An island with the central areas being rugged mountains, Sulawesi has a distinctive shape with four large peninsulas. It is an island famous for its culture and traditions, its panoramic beauty and has some of the most beautiful beaches in the archipelago as well as some of the best diving spots in the world. Travellers [...]
Places to Visit in Semarang: Central Java
By Barrie | June 23rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
I can still recall the very first time I visited Semarang, the northern coastal in Central Java. It was in the middle of the hot season, the winds blew even hotter and the dust was annoying to the eyes. But, I loved it. It was refreshing to visit and experience a city of such historical [...]
Sriwijaya Festival: Palembang, Sumatra
By Barrie | June 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The principal city of South Sumatra is Palembang and is a large metropolis of nearly two million people. But don’t let that deter you. It is a vibrant old city steeped in culture and tradition. Although it started a few days ago, there is still plenty of time to visit the Sriwijaya Festival held each [...]
Jakarta Museum Guide: West Java
By Barrie | June 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A lot of my friends have remarked upon visiting Jakarta that it is a polluted and a heinous traffic nightmare. Although there remarks are warranted, nonetheless, Jakarta is a fascinating city to visit and more especially if your interests are in museums and the colonial days of Jakarta under the Dutch occupation. Thankfully, the Indonesian [...]
Places to Visit in Banjarmasin: Kalimantan
By Barrie | June 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
There are numerous cities and towns you can visit in the province of Kalimantan and one of my favourites is Banjarmasin. The largest city in Kalimantan, the place is a fascinating labyrinth of canals and waterways offering the visitor some amazing experiences. Many of the waterways are used for travel, using relatively small rowboats and [...]
Wedding Rituals
By Barrie | June 13th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Across the archipelago of Indonesia wedding rituals vary from island to island and dependant on the religion of the future wedded couple. In western society, man meets woman, they go out and do the usual (work it out for yourself!), become engaged and finally marry. In the case of my wife and I tying the [...]
