Articles tagged ‘Destinations’
Kali Adem: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | January 13th, 2007 |
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Not long after the recent horrendous earthquake that hit Yogyakarta and left countless homeless, Gunung Merapi once again raised its ugly head and spewed out lava threatening even more lives.
Museums of Yogyakarta: Central Java
By Barrie | January 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The majority of visitors to Yogyakarta tend to only see the major tourist attractions of Borobudur, Prambanan Complex, the Kraton and Kota Gede.
Pulau Weh: North Sumatra
By Barrie | January 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Across the archipelago of Indonesia there are literally thousands of islands besides the larger better known islands such as Java, and some of them fantastic to explore.
An Inner Perspective View of Bali
By Barrie | January 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When I first went to Bali there were very few tourists. There were a few backpackers lazing the day away here and there on the golden sands of Kuta, and the odd tourist venturing around fearful of what they might bump into. Oh, how things have changed. Now, the tourist strip is a bustling, ‘cosmopolitan’ [...]
Gunung Rinjani Reserve: Lombok
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When you visit the island of Lombok, a trip to the spectacular Gunung Rinjani and a trek trough the Rinjani Reserve should be on your itinerary.
Bengkulu Lures Tourism Investors: Sumatra
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Bengkulu was once rarely visited by travellers but that is slowly on the increase. It is one of the most interesting of provinces on the island of Sumatra.
Bandung’s Town Square Reopens: West Java
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I was so pleased to read an article in the JP that after being closed for so long, the town square has been reopened with a dramatic facelift making it one of the great attractions in the city.
The Baduy Ethnic Tribe: West Java
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Its not very often you come across a tribe who are keepers of their traditions and national heritage and are still surviving today. In a developing country like Indonesia, one such tribe lives far removed from the influences of the western world.
MONAS – the National Monument: Jakarta, Indonesia
By Barrie | January 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Situated in the centre of Jakarta city is the National Monument, or, MONAS. It is one of several historical monuments to be found in the city and it was erected on 80 hectares of land in Monas square.
Double-Track Speed: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | January 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
For those of you that have visited Yogyakarta, you will no doubt have, at some time or another on your visit, crossed the railway lines whilst sitting in a becak. For those that haven’t, let me tell you it’s a bone rattling bumpy crossing!.
