Indonesia
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Where The Size Doesn't Matter: Lengkuas Island
With a total area of less than one hectare, people say Lengkuas Island cannot compete with the more prominent and proud Bali Island. However, this tiny island of idyllic landscape, palm trees and white rocks has its own brand of beauty. If you... in: Indonesia  |
Shaped By The Ocean Worships The Sea: Tanah Lot Temple
Part of the Balinese mythology for centuries, the Tanah Lot is one of the seven religious edifices built along the South West Coast. Placed on a rock formation, surrounded by waves and believed to worship the sea power, this Indonesian temple... in: Indonesia  |
Where Beauty Arises From Volcanic Ash: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
The Brumo Tengger Semeru National Park is an Indonesian destination which encompasses two volcanic complexes, representing the country's only conservation area which has a sand sea protected ever since 1919. The still active volcanoes with Semeru... in: Indonesia  |
Enter the Realm of Orangutans in This Forest Paradise: Tanjung Puting National Park
Orangutans are considered one of the most intelligent species of primates in the world and they are the only family of big apes natively found in Asia. in: Indonesia |
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Get Enchanted by the Hidden Lagoon on This Tiny Eastern Java Island: Sempu Island
There is no better way to quench anybody’s wanderlust than to visit a place that holds a secret destination that is so captivating and magical like Sempu Island in East Java, Indonesia. Seen from afar, the tiny island seems to offer no more than... in: Indonesia  |
Marvel at the Mighty Volcano Island that Once Shook the World: Krakatoa/Krakatau
Krakatau holds the distinction of having the loudest recorded explosion the modern world has ever heard when it obliterated itself along with more than 40,000 people in a massive volcanic eruption in 1883. The roaring noise was heard as far as... in: Indonesia  |
44 Hair Raising Bends Will Take You Down to This Majestic Volcanic Crater Lake: Lake Maninjau
Beauty has its price and this is often true for travelers seeking inspiration from beautiful landscapes such as Lake Maninjau in Indonesia. While passing through hairpin turns is not exactly the safest way to take in the grand view of this place... in: Indonesia  |
Get inside an Active Volcano’s Crater and Live to Tell about the Experience: Mount Papandayan
Normally people are advised to stay clear of active volcanoes especially one that has already claimed 3,000 lives in the past and destroyed about 40 villages. But the beauty and allure of Mount Papandayan in Indonesia is simply too much to ignore... in: Indonesia  |
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Explore the Copious Caves of the Green Canyon of West Java: Cukang Taneuh
It’s well known among locals and regular visitors as the Green Canyon which is a play on the famous American landmark the Grand Canyon. The idea for this is said to come from a French traveler who was so amazed about what he saw in this place –... in: Indonesia  |
Marvel at the Pristine Island Which is Also a Tin Mine: Belitung Island
More often than not, the appearance of a place can be attributed to its past which is hardly the case with Belitung Island in Indonesia. Setting foot on its white sand beach and seeing the clear waters surrounding it, visitors immediately get the... in: Indonesia  |
The Three-Colored Lakes of Kelimutu: Lake Kelimutu
If you have a 5,000-rupiah bill, you would be looking at the most exotic lakes treasured by the Indonesian people. Perched on the crest of the same volcano, the three lakes of Kelimutu are a nature’s surprise because of their different colors... in: Indonesia  |
Drench Your Melancholy Away: Bantimurung
A Dutch colonist once dubbed this place a ‘kingdom of butterflies’. A famous British environmentalist, on the other hand, depicted it as a paradise on earth. With its refreshing waterfalls and natural view, it is not surprising that foreign... in: Indonesia  |
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Savor a Tribal Experience : Baliem Valley
The hills are blanketed with flowers, and the terraced fields are deep purple with dense sweet-potato leaves. It is a place where penis gourds are still very much trendy, women go about their daily activities topless, and pigs can buy you a wife... in: Indonesia  |
To The Final Frontier: Raja Ampat
People talk about space as the final frontier. But, there’s one place on Earth that should be given the same designation, the Sea. Over at the Raja Ampat Islands, an archipelago in New Guinea, Indonesia, you can see this “undiscovered” territory... in: Indonesia  |
Picnic With The Gibbons: Situ Gunung Lake
There’s more to the story of the Situ Gunung Lake in West Java, Indonesia than meets the eye. Yes, it’s a recreational lake within a nature reserve; but, you’ll find the area to be much more exciting than that. It also has a happy story... in: Indonesia  |
Bali’s Surprising Wonder: Gitgit Waterfall
Travelers often have apprehensions in travelling to this part of Bali. After all, there are just so many places to see in Bali. However, last minute decisions to explore North of Bali almost always end up discovering a surprising and refreshing... in: Indonesia  |
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The Perfect Getaway for Leisure, Romance and Auspicious Shopping: Bintan
Mostly known for very cheap shopping opportunities and the impressive religious edifices in the the old part of the main city, Bintan directs its faith in temples like Hindu, Buddhist and Chinese. Religion and handicraft are not the only ones... in: Indonesia  |
Ready For Some Conquering?: Mount Rinjani
Imagine yourself looking at a postcard. The scene is breathtaking; a mountain peak surrounded by a crater lake of brilliant blue water. The morning sun peeps through the clouds, and the shadow of the summit runs across the horizon as if fleeing... in: Indonesia  |
Dance with the Waves, Sing with the Caves: Pacitan
Some people recognize it as the birthplace of Indonesia’s first directly elected President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Pacitan is not considered so much of a tourist spot. Most travelers usually head to more well-known destinations such as Bali or... in: Indonesia  |
Stay Away, Evil Spirits from Southwest!: Uluwatu Temple
High atop the edge of a cliff, perched 250 feet above where the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean laps at the southernmost tip of Bali, sits a temple believed to ward off the evil spirits from the southwest. This architectural wonder that is the... in: Indonesia, Asia  |
