Articles tagged ‘Kalimantan’
Be Careful Not to Offend Others
By Barrie | July 22nd, 2008 |
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Being careful not to offend people on your travels is sometimes not as easy as it seems. Each country has different mores and the gestures and mannerisms you may think as normal in your home country could be offensive to the people of the country you travel in. Because Indonesia is a country where Islam [...]
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 [...]
From Bali to Flores the Adventurous Way
By Barrie | June 11th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
“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 [...]
Upcoming Events in Indonesia
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Along with the endorsement of 2008 as Visit Indonesia Year, a line-up of programs has been arranged to give visitors a closer encounter with the country’s magnificent culture. Here are some of the highlights to come in the next few months:
The Cultural Significance of Betel Leaf
By Barrie | April 26th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
At first too shy to approach the prince directly, Princess Kadambari Was persuaded to honor her guest. She stretched out her hand. She placed the betel leaf in his. She offered the leaf as though she offered her heart. Banabhatta (A.D. 7) Kadambari
Last week I told you a tale about daluman, that “ominous green [...]
Garuda Indonesia to Fly Jakarta to Pontianak
By Barrie | April 20th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
In what is seen as a boost to tourism in Kalimantan, Garuda Indonesia will fly from Jakarta to Pontianak three times a day to cater to rising demand for air services. Currently, Garuda serves the route once per day. Garuda had filed an application to the operator of Supadio Airport in Pontianak for an increase [...]
Indonesians in Focus: Wimar Witoelar
By Barrie | April 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
In Indonesia, the media should be cautious when covering four topics — suku, agama, ras, antar golongan (ethnicity, religion, race and the relationship between groups), better known as the acronym SARA — to avoid any legal consequences. But in a new talk show on ANTV, guests must refrain from talking about weight, or else the [...]
Garuda to Organize `Discover Indonesia`
By Barrie | April 11th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The Indonesian consulate general in Sydney and national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will jointly organize a tourism promotion event called “Discover Indonesia” for Australian tourism operators and mass media. Intended to support the Visit Indonesia 2008 program, the promotional event would be held for two weeks starting late July 2008. Representatives of 20 Australian travel [...]
Frog without Lungs Discovered in Kalimantan
By Barrie | April 10th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A frog has been found in a remote part of Indonesia that has no lungs and breathes through its skin, a discovery that researchers said could provide insight into what drives evolution in certain species. The species is the first frog known to science without lungs and joins a short list of amphibians with this [...]
