Article Archive for October 2009
In my last blog post, I shared the traditional philosophy of the Bataks, who resides mostly in the Lake Toba region, North Sumatra. I also mentioned about Lake Toba’s fascinating vista which amazed me. …
Home to the Batak people of Northern Sumatra, Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world. It offers an amazing vista and fascinating cultural heritage.
I remember the first time I visited Lake Toba …
Maldives, one of the world’s most famous lagoons, has become a luxurious getaway for the rich & the famous. It attracts many visitors annually due to its seclusion, sun, sand and sea. Maldives is not …
Borobudur, located approximately 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta, is considered to be one of the Ancient Wonders of the World. This consideration is based on an ongoing debate whether Borobudur should actually make the list. …
Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, is one of the few places in world where you can get a firsthand experience interacting with the Man of the Forest, Orangutans. Orangutans can only be found …
If you say money, you’re not far from guessing the right answer. Although we all love money and effort is indeed needed to get it, I meant a different green that not a lot …
There is an old belief in the Land of the Heavenly Kings, a belief that has been passed for generations, a belief that is rooted deeply preserving its unique and ancient culture intact. And that …
Before I go on and explain why Lawang Sewu is one of the hidden gems to visit in Indonesia, I want to attest that this article is NOT a hate article against either the Japanese …
How would you feel if you could travel back in time and actually see dinosaurs?
Is it going to be as exciting as an African safari? No, it would of course be 100 times more exciting …
