Articles tagged ‘Best of’
Taman Sari: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | January 16th, 2007 |
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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.
The Bali Aga: Bali
By Barrie | January 16th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The original inhabitants of Bali, the Bali Aga, live a reclusive life in the mountains to the east, the north and central Bali.
Perang Topat Festival: Lingsar, West Lombok
By Barrie | January 16th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The quiet island of Lombok, is separated from Bali by the Lombok Straits. The indigenous Sasak people make up roughly 90% of the island’s population and their language and culture are unique to the island, their religion, Islam.
Reviving Minang’s Old Embroideries: Sumatra
By Barrie | January 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Indonesia’s traditional fabrics are being increasingly abandoned for various reasons, including the popular belief that they are less-than trendy attire and the scarcity of such classic cloths.
Pomelo Fruit: Bali
By Barrie | January 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I was reading an article in the Jakarta Post a while ago about the Bali Polemo fruit. The homestay where I reside when in Bali, Prawita Cottages, has a few of these trees growing in the gardens. The fruit is forever dropping off the trees and Candika gathers them up for a later feast.
Prambanan: Sacred Hindu Complex,Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | January 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When you travel by air from Bali to Yogyakarta in Central Java, you will inevitably see the massive Hindu temple complex of Prambanan.
Kekayon Puppet Museum: Kota Gede, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Located just outside Kota Gede, about 5 klms from Yogyakarta, on Jl. Yogyakarta-Wonosari, the Kekayon Puppet Museum is, without a doubt, Yogyakarta’s finest museum.
Sites Nominated for World Heritage: Bali
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Bali is, without a doubt, a pristine island when you get away from the mayhem of the tourist strip of Kuta and travel around it. Beautiful beaches, rainforests, lush green jungle, towering mountains, a mystical culture and of course, beautiful people.
Chinese Kepeng: Bali
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When I first went to Pasar Triwindu on Jalan Diponogoro in Surakarta, Central Java, it was in search of antique Kris. I did find some Kris but their authenticity was doubtful, but, I was fascinated when I found an old woman who dealt exclusively in Chinese Kepeng.
Birdlife of Indonesia
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
If you have ever walked through the jungles of Java or Sumatra, or in the lush areas of Bali’s northern regions, then you would know of the richness in bird life. Generally, when I am trekking through any isolated area then I carry my small but powerful binoculars.
