Bali is most famous for its tropical sandy beaches, exotic Hindu temples, traditional dances, artistic souvenirs, monkey forest, etc. However, the island has so much more to offer and if you want to see how Balinese live before modernization several…
From the outside, the Jakarta Gems Center looks like any other mall in East Jakarta, standing opposite the Jatinegara train station in bold primary colors. Sitting on 10,866 square meters of land, this four level shopping center hosts more than…
When traveling to Solo, leave plenty of time for sightseeing – you wouldn’t want to miss out on top attractions like Sangiran Early Man Site. The Sangiran area is one of the major sites for the recovery of early human…
Yogyakarta is surprising in so many different ways. While Yogyakarta’s city life is young and contemporary, there is also traditional side to the city that cannot be overlooked. People have called the area home for hundreds and thousands of years,…
Bali is affectionately known as the Island of the Gods and viewed as a spiritually charged destination for good reason. From its outstanding natural beauty alone, the majestic mountains and volcanos, breathless blue beaches, fragrant fauna, vibrant wholesome cuisine, hospitable…
Formerly known as a traditional Balinese village located in the entrance gate of Gianyar Regency ad has changed into a tourist attraction with its trademark in the form of gold and silver. The village located in Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency has the…
The province of Banten which was once part of the vast West Java province, was formed in the year 2000, and is today the youngest province on the island of Java. However, its people are long known in history to have their…
The island of Sumbawa is very scenic. For centuries the island has been divided between two distinct ethnics. The western side of the island was called Sumbawa for it belonged to the Sumbawanese people. They came from Lombok and resemble…
Perched in the branches of a tree, these boys have a bird’s eye view of the Pasola, a ritualistic battle in which hundreds of men on horseback hurl spears in a bid to draw blood. They live on Sumba, a…
Bawömataluo is the largest and best preserved traditional villages on Nias Island. It is sometimes referred to as the Kings Village. Rather than a king, there was a very powerful tribal chieftain who ruled the surrounding villages from here. Bawomataluo Village…