The story of Surabaya and its wonderful sights

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Surabaya is one of the most popular travel destinations of Indonesia and it offers an incredible range of wonderful sights, activities and events. Its mixture of ancient and modern is so enchanting that it will make you want to come there over and over again. Situated on the northeast of Java Island, Surabaya is the capital of Jawa Timur and one of the largest Indonesian cities. Because of the famous Battle of Surabaya during the Indonesian National Revolution it is also known as Kota Pahlawan or the city of heroes. Then and Now In ancient times, Surabaya was the trading center … Continue reading →

What to pack: diving undersea shipwrecks and more in Bali

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Underwater wreckage that tells the story of WWII battles in the Pacific, manta rays the size of sedans and tiny critters darting in and out of coral gardens – Bali ranks high as a dream destination for most scuba divers. Thanks to its warm, calm waters and dive sites that range from beginner to advanced, Bali has an array of experiences for every diver. But packing for an underwater adventure isn’t the same as packing for a regular trip. Airline weight restrictions coupled with the specific equipment required for diving means packing only the necessities. Here’s what to pack for … Continue reading →

Komodo National Park – The islands where dragons are real

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Located in East Nusa Tenggara, Komodo National park is the home of the unique and rare Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis). Because of the unique and rare nature of this animal, KNP was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

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The Best Places For Trekking in Indonesia

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As the world’s largest country entirely made of a large number of incredible islands, Indonesia is also well-known as one of the countries with the strongest tectonic activity and more than 300 volcanoes, a third of them still pretty active. That is what makes it a great destination for all of the people who enjoy walking. You can trek through the spectacular terrains, swim into crystal mountainous lakes and enjoy a wonderful view from the mountainous peaks of volcanoes. Trekking through the country is not recommended only because of the stunning landscape, but also because it gives you the unique … Continue reading →

Indonesian Furniture In Ethnic Style

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Indonesian Furniture famous as unique and beautiful carving. There are a lot of furniture manufacture based on some region in Indonesia. All of the product uses solid wood – such as Teak, Mahogany, Jack Wood. They have a team that personally select the wood prior to purchasing. Many furniture importer like to having business with Indonesian exporter. They like to buy the wooden furniture in ethnic style. This kind of furniture style has high demand from many importer in the world. It because Indonesia has various choices of furniture made from Teak wood, rattan, mahogany and many more material raw. … Continue reading →

Batik, the Traditional Fabric of Indonesia

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Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique. Batik is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a canting, also or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap. The applied wax resists dyes and therefore allows the artisan to colour selectively by soaking the cloth in one colour, removing the wax with boiling water, and repeating if multiple colours are desired. Batik Designs Although there are thousands of different batik designs, particular designs have traditionally been associated with traditional … Continue reading →

8 Cold Places In Indonesia To Escape The Heat

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Can’t stand the sweltering hot summer weather any longer? You don’t have to fly overseas to escape the heat. At these uncharacteristically chilly places in Indonesia, you can have all the romantic dates you’ve ever wanted – all without breaking a sweat. 1. Visit Ruteng, Flores. Very own prague city Photo via misswawa_fa See the rice fields and head to Labuan Bajo, or if you’d rather, ascend to Wae Rebo. Photo via ahmad_hasanela At this traditional village, 1,130 metres up high, you’ll shiver in your boots as you admire the starry night sky. Photo via ikaalamanda 2. There’s Pura Ulun Danu Bratan in Bedugul … Continue reading →

Bangka-Balitung Islands: The Caribbean of the East

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Sumatra is fairly well-known internationally as a resource and natural beauty-rich island, but did you know that it also has several smaller and exquisitely beautiful islands not far from its coast? Some of the most beautiful of these islands is known as the Bangka-Belitung Islands, cutely abbreviated Babel. This group of islands is composed of Bangka Island, Belitung Island, and a handful of other smaller islands. They’re located in the Java Sea, off the east coast of Sumatra. Economically, this island is known for its pepper and its tin. But for travelers, the Bangka-Belitung islands conjures images of white sand, … Continue reading →

Top 5 Culinary Destinations In Indonesia

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Indonesia is very culture rich country with history and culture which became the main attraction for tourist to come in and enjoy the experience living in the area that called East Dutch Indies in the past. According to European traveler, Indonesia is the center of spice trade which became the main reason why European powers fight each other to colonize this country. However with the such rich culture and history, Indonesia save many delicious food recipe that you should try. Just like other Asian countries, Indonesia food is considered spice, delicious and various. The question is many tourist have know … Continue reading →

Martapura, The City of Diamond

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Situated some 45 Kilometers east of Banjarmasin, capital of South Kalimantan Province, Martapura is a sparkling little city literally filled with diamonds and all the precious rocks delved from inside Borneo’s earth. Administratively, Martapura is the capital of the Banjar Regency.  The city is well-known as the center of the diamond industry as well as the main diamond cutting and polishing venue in Kalimantan, in addition to being producers of top quality jewelry. For those who fancy jewelry and accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, and various others made from pure diamond, gold, zircon, silver, various other gemstones, and … Continue reading →