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Cave Exploration in Central Java
November 27, 2009 – 3:18 pm | Comments

I still remember the first time I went on a cave exploration in Central Java. I was just 6 years old. I remember feeling very excited as it was Lunar New Year and I was …

Mentawai Islands: The Hidden Surfing Paradise
November 25, 2009 – 12:16 am | Comments

It’s almost early December and you are looking to escape your hectic lives this upcoming holiday season. You have checked many tropical destinations and planning to go for an exciting surfing trip. You are confused …

The Discovery of The Spice Islands
November 20, 2009 – 2:26 pm | Comments

Have you ever thought about spicing up your life? How would your life change if it had a pinch of the right spice?
Let me explain… The year was 1512 and great sailing ships carrying European …

Indonesia Seen From Space
November 12, 2009 – 3:01 pm | Comments

A couple of days ago, I came about a post titled “Out of the Blue: Islands Seen From Space” from the Wired Magazine. Their post really amazed me because of the beauty of the islands …

The Day Krakatau Changed The World
November 10, 2009 – 10:25 pm | Comments

It was August 26, 1883, when the volcano on Krakatau, a small island between Sumatra & Java, cataclysmically erupted. It was the greatest natural disaster of the 19th century.
The Krakatau blast was estimated to be …

The Art of Shadow Puppet
November 7, 2009 – 11:56 pm | Comments

Have you ever wondered how we came about with Turisku.com logo?
As you may already know, logo is an integral part in for a business and for our logo we chose an epic character from the …

The Best Holiday Destination in Asia 2009
November 5, 2009 – 2:14 pm | Comments

A well known online travel magazine – Smart Travel Asia – has just finished their “2009 Best in Travel Pool.”
And The Best Holiday Destination in Asia 2009 goes to Bali – The Island of Gods

A Great Architectural Achievement – Lawang Sewu
November 3, 2009 – 2:24 am | Comments

In my previous article titled Exploring the Thousand Doors, I shared how Lawang Sewu has become a popular place to get your adrenaline going and your “bulu kuduk” or goosebumps shivering. However, that is …