Manado is the capital city of Bunaken in North Sulawesi which is known very much for its rich biodiversity attractions. Inside the city is the Provincial Museum which houses 3 floors of exhibits where you will be able to learn about the local traditions and transport around here.

The Bendi is one of the highlights here which is a horse trap. It is still being used in present time. There are also a wide variety of artifacts made of ceramic that came from China, Japan and as far as Europe while the furniture used by some heroes of the country too are displayed here. Read the rest of this entry »

Baliem Vally is one of the most traditional places in the whole Indonesia. In fact is it perhaps the most (and only) way to get to know the Papua Tribe. In certain places, it is spelled as Balim Valley where it is also known as Grand Valley of the Western New Guinea highlands.

The place is basically occupied by the Danis where the main commercial area around here is at Wamena. With an estimated population of around 100,000 people, Baliem Valley was discovered by Richard Archbold during his third zoological expedition into New Guinea in 1938. He found that there as a large agricultural population here when a flight from Hollandia towards the south found the ‘Grand Valley’. Ever since then, it has slowly but steadily grown into a tourist town today although it is not as celebrated and visited as that of the more established town. Read the rest of this entry »

Lombok is an Indonesian island located in the west of Nusa Tenggara and is part of the Lesser Sunda islands group. It is located towards the eastern side of Bali where it is very much known as the ‘unspoiled’ Bali what with its natural heritage of untouched sandy beaches, gushing waterfalls as well as the majestic Mount Rinjani.

The Lombok Strait separates Bali with Lombok where you could enjoy the tourists friendly resorts and places of interests here which are mainly operated by the locals here unlike Bali which is more commercial. Read the rest of this entry »

The city of Medan is the capital of North Sumatra island. It is the fourth largest city in the whole of Indonesia following Jakarta, Surabaya and then Bandung. There are more than 2 million people ehere and outside of Java it is the largest city. [PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]

Medan is known for its multi-ethnic background and culture where you could find Chinese, Javanese, Toba-Batak, Minangkabau, Karo Batak, Northern Indians, Southern Indians, Mandailing Batak as well as many other minor ethnicities too. Read the rest of this entry »

Located in the southern region of Sulawesi island is Tana Toraja which literally means ‘Toraja Land’. It is naturally a highlands region in the island which is very fondly knows as the ‘Land of the Heavenly Kings’. [PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]

Situated about 328 km towards the north of Makassar which is the capital city of South Sulawesi, it is located up to 2880 meters above sea level, making it a cool highland to visit which is known for its rich tropical forests and the alpine natural sites. Here is where you can visit a peaceful destination with temperature ranging from 16 to 28 degrees.
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Located on the West Java of Java island, Bandung is known to be one of the most popular shopping destinations for tourists who come to Indonesia. It is the capital city of West Java where it is also known more fondly as the Parjis van Java which means Paris of Java for its minor resemblance of Paris.
The city was also previously very much renowned for its naturally beautiful flowers where it was also known as Kota Kembang. Bandung is the third largest city in Indonesia where the largest is Jakarta and then Surabaya. The nice thing about Bandung is that due to its natural location of 768meters altitude and engulfed within the Parahyangan mountains, it is cooler than most major cities in Indonesia.  Read the rest of this entry »

If you are travelling into Indonesia, there are several things you must know so that there would be no problems at the entry points. We have previously provided a brief introduction on the visa that you will need. This will look into other issues.
Cigarettes and alcoholic beverages
When entering Indonesia, you must not carry more than 2 liters of alcoholic drinks. In terms of cigarettes, you are only allowed up to 200 cigarettes (or 1 carton) or 50 cigars. Perfume is not too strict but you cannot carry too many new bottles of fragrances. Other products include electronic items like photography equipment, recorders and such, which you would need to declare them at the customs checkpoint. The usual arms and ammunition and narcotics are strictly prohibited while you are also not allowed to bring in publications in Chinese characters and Chinese medicine.
If you want to bring in transceivers and film equipments, you would need to apply for advance approval. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ujung Kulon National Park is one of the most beautiful and nature rich national parks in Indonesia. It is located in West Java in the southern-western regions along the Sunda shelf. Its location covers the Ujung Kulon peninsular and spans across to many islands along the coastlines here and also the Krakatoa natural reserve. Ujung Kulon National Park is the first national park in Indonesia to be declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO gaining the international recognition in 1992.

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Located Taman Mini in East of Jakarta, you can visit Indonesia in Miniature Park. Situated very near the city center of Jakarta only a 30 minute drive away you will be greeted with a 300 hectare display of what is known as ‘Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature’ or in the local language Taman Mini Indonesia. Here you will be able to see the 27 provinces as well as more than 250 different culture being demonstrated in the mini world. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most historical monuments in Indonesia and in the world is Borobudur Temple. It is located in the heart of Central Java and is one of the most popular tourists attractions in the country. In fact, it is one of the trademarks for anyone who is visiting Java and loves history. The World Heritage structure is made up of 6 square platforms and comes with more than 2,000 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. Read the rest of this entry »