Articles tagged ‘Archipelago’
A Sunset Fascination: Kuta, Bali
By Barrie | July 10th, 2006 |
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So many travellers I have talked to in Indonesia over the years have raved about the beautiful sunsets to be seen throughout the 1,376 islands that constitute the archipelago.
Green Turtles of the Derawan Islands: Indonesia
By Barrie | July 4th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I have already seen my fair share of the Indonesian archipelago and there are many places I have yet to see and explore. Whenever I read of a place that I haven't been to then it is instantly put on the must-see list.
Foreign Tourist Numbers Down: Indonesia
By Barrie | July 4th, 2006 | 5 Comments »
According to the Indonesian Minister of Tourism Jero Wacik the country's tourism industry had gradually recovered from the decline after the Asian financial crisis in 1997 but the suicide bombing attacks in October last year on the restaurants in Bali and then other blasts have stopped the improvement.
Food Crisis in East Nusa Tenggara
By BootsnAll | June 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Famines are rare in Indonesia. I have seen farmers suffering hard times due to failed crops, mice infestation and destruction by rain&344; food crisis' are now becoming more prevalent throughout the archipelago.
Landslide Buries Houses: Ambon, Maluku Islands
By BootsnAll | June 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
This rainy season across the archipelago has been one of the worst for quite a while. The incessant heavy rain has caused floods and reeked havoc on almost every island. In areas where there has been land clearance, illegal logging and deforestation, landslides have occurred.
Climber Falls to Death: Mt Rinjani, Lombok
By BootsnAll | June 11th, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Climbing any mountain in Indonesia as in any place in the world no matter what its height should not be taken lightly and all due care and awareness should be a priority.
Merpati Flight Skids Off Runway: Banda, Maluku Islands
By BootsnAll | June 6th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Short runways and bad weather conditions coupled with poor maintenance on runways at airports in Indonesia play a big part in most air line incidents. Some of the runways on the outer islands of Indonesia are somewhat 'hairy' to land on.
West Nusa Tenggara Free of Bird Flu: Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
By BootsnAll | June 6th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Just $286 million has been spent to fight bird flu out of nearly $1.9 billion pledged last January by nations and organizations that said they wanted to make a massive effort against the virus according to a World Bank report. But in Indonesia the fight goes on with little funds.
