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Manado – Forgotten diamond of Sulawesi

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In a country like Indonesia, where the territorial waters cover more than the entire land area, Manado was necessarily a town overlooking the sea. And yet, very few of those traveling to discover Indonesian beauties decide to stop by this beautiful city. Most travelers who come to the capital of North Sulawesi don’t pay attention to Manado as much as it deserves. Usually, they just make a quick stop at its airport and depart to nearby islands. That’s probably the reason why Manado has been preserved as a non-touristic city. Even though there are no significant tourist attractions, the friendliness … Continue reading →

Useful phrases and tips for communication in Indonesian language

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Believe it or not, there are 583 languages and dialects spoken in Indonesia, including languages of various ethnic groups of the country. Some of these languages are Acehnese, Batak, Sundanese, Javanese, Toraja, Buginese and many others. All of them are subdivided into dialects. Even though the Indonesian language is the national language of this country, you can hear English pretty often, especially when it comes to tourist areas. You can also hear some German and Dutch in big cities if you are lucky enough. In order to have successful communication with native people once you find yourself away from tourist … Continue reading →

Tempestuous history of Indonesia

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Your journey to Indonesia will be a better experience if you get to know more about its past and all types of influences which made Indonesia be just like it is today. That’s why we prepared a short guide through the history of Indonesia. So, let’s start exploring the dynamic past of this wonderful country. Beginnings Not long ago prevailed the belief that about 500 000 years ago in central Java a primitive humanoid with African origin (Homo erectus) had lived. Homo erectus inhabited Indonesia after he found the isthmus which existed back then and crossed it. Indonesia was his habitat until Homo … Continue reading →

The Best Spots to Bird Watch in Indonesia

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Indonesia’s reputation as a paradise is held up not only by idyllic beaches and lush jungles, but also a rich variety of wildlife. The tropical weather and untouched rainforests have sustained the existence of at least 380 endemic species and hundreds more migratory species. Discover the best spots to bird watch in Indonesia. Lore Lindu National Park Hundreds of exotic bird species live naturally in this national park in Central Sulawesi, over 50% of which are endemic to Sulawesi. No need to scour the massive natural reserve, as the best bird watching is concentrated in an area around Lake Tambing and Anaso Track. Just … Continue reading →

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 →