Articles tagged ‘Bima’
From Bali to Flores the Adventurous Way
By Barrie | June 11th, 2008 |
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“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” - Jawaharial Nehru
On my upcoming sojourn in the archipelago I will be travelling to the eastern islands starting from Bali and then [...]
Horse milk Cures: Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | April 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Spurred by the Dompu regency administration, sales from miracle-working horse milk, and an increase in tourism have helped raise living standards for the people of Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara. Sumbawa Island is well known for its horses, descendants of the legendary Mongolian animals and also of Chinese stock. Though small in size, they are [...]
Accommodation in Sumbawa Besar and Bima: Sumbawa Island
By Barrie | December 9th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Losmens and smaller hotels dominate the accommodation scene on the island rather than top-class hotels and resorts unlike on the neighbouring islands of Lombok and Bali. However, there are some good value places around.
Dompu Regency: Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | November 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Dompu might be an unfamiliar name for many but its pristine Lakey beach has made it popular among local and foreign surfers wanting to ride the waves. Located on the south of Sumbawa Island in West Nusa Tenggara, the beach has hosted many international surfing contests, from the Dompu Indonesia Open to the Dompu-USA Surfing. [...]
Preserving a Hairy Tradition: Maria, West Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | October 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Air Travel Subsidized: West Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | July 4th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
West Nusa Tenggara provincial administration will provide Rp 2.2 billion (US$244,444) cash assistance to help subsidize inter-regency flight in the province for a year, it was announced Tuesday.
