The BATAK People – North Sumatra clans maintaining a proud and distinctive culture
Our North Sumatra Tour schedule has us on Samosir island on a Sunday and it is programmed as a FREE day – a chance to rest, reflect and truly enjoy ...
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MOUNT BROMO – A surreal other-worldly landscape of volcanoes, mythology and a sea of sand
You may well have already seen images of Mount Bromo and its four neighboring volcanoes without even realizing it. These mighty smoldering peaks belching clouds of smoke through the swirling ...
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MALANG – Jewel of the Eastern Highlands and rated Indonesia’s most charming and relaxing city
Prized by the Dutch of the colonial era for its mild highland climate, leafy, historic Malang is consistently said to be Java’s most relaxed and charming city. Which makes even ...
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JAVA by TRAIN – The most rewarding and relaxing way to experience the beauty of the REAL Indonesia
In our age of budget airlines and constant hurry few international visitors are aware of Indonesia’s superbly scenic train journeys. That’s a pity because they are missing out on great ...
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JAKARTA – Southeast Asia’s megacity and a MUST SEE despite the traffic, crowds and floods
It is impossible to consider you have seen the REAL Indonesia if your itinerary doesn’t include at least a brief visit to Jakarta – Southeast Asia’s massive, intriguing, and surprising ...
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BUKIT LAWANG – Orangutans, monkeys, rare birds, jungle, a rushing river and an eco hideaway
To just about anyone with an interest in nature and wildlife, the ORANGUTANG is one of the earth’s truly fascinating animals. Bukit Lawang in North Sumatra is one of a ...
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BOROBUDUR – From glory, to abandonment, to burial, to rediscovery and world-wide wonder
Borobudur is more than just the world’s biggest Buddhist temple – it also is a special, iconic place with a fascinating story and an aura to match. It’s easy to ...
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LAKE TOBA – the wonderful legacy of an ancient blast that rocked our world
Lake Toba ranks with places like the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Hainan Bay and the Niagara and Victoria falls as a great natural wonder. It is big (100 ...
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BANDUNG – the cool highlands city of colleges, cafes, traditions, gardens and flowers
BANDUNG was once called the ‘Paris of Java’ or, more recently, the ‘City of Flowers’. No matter what tag you choose this is a most attractive city full of interest ...
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Beating the language Barrier – understanding and being understood when you visit Indonesia
Most of us fear finding ourselves in a foreign country where we are unable to speak a word of the language. This is perfectly understandable. Not so long ago it ...
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Staying healthy when you visit Indonesia – what are the risks? How good is the care?
You probably wouldn’t give too much thought to health issues if planning a holiday in Bali, right? Yet if you are like most people, you might get all get all ...
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Haggling and bargaining in Indonesia – the when, the where and the how
Many Westerners find the idea of public bargaining for goods and services uncomfortable, even a little distasteful. Unlike the societies of Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, it’s just ...
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