Articles tagged ‘Exploring Indonesia’
The Lombok Project
By Barrie | June 1st, 2008 |
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Lombok has always lagged behind Bali in regards to tourism. These days, Lombok is used as a stepping stone to the nearby Gili Islands. This doesn’t mean that there is nothing to do on the island. On the contrary, Lombok is an island of stunning palm-fringed, white sand beaches and the interior of the island [...]
Hari Raya Waisak: Indonesia
By Barrie | May 20th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Today in Bali and across Indonesia is Waisak Day. This is a Bhuddist holiday to celebrate the anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Bhuddism. To all my friends that are Bhuddist I wish to express…
SELEMAT HARI RAYA WAISAK
Hari Waisak - Waisak Day
A Lesson from Waisak
By Barrie | May 20th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Today, Buddhists across the country will celebrate Waisak, to commemorate the birth of the Lord Buddha, his enlightenment and passing more than 2,500 years ago. As in the past the faithful gathering at Borobudur Temple in Magelang and other areas will include those who traveled from other countries, an annual reminder of old creeds that [...]
Visit Indonesia Year 2008
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
We are almost halfway through this year and across Indonesia it is Visit Indonesia Year 2008 and every province has some manner of activity planned as well as the normal yearly festivals. It is an exciting year for the government because it gives them the chance to showcase the beautiful archipelago, its people and culture. [...]
Ecotourism and Development in Bali
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
In a world where travellers are increasingly aware of the environment and the places they visit and the impact they will have upon that society, ecotourism is booming in most countries. Indonesia is no different. On the island of Bali there are a few tour groups that are geared towards ecotourism. Basically, ecotourism is ecologically [...]
Exploring other islands in Indonesia
By Nick | November 9th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Bali is an amazing island in its own right. Even for a person living here, Bali has enough points of interest to keep things exciting, if one is willing to explore. The other major islands of Indonesia also have a wealth of places to explore. Here is a run down of places to check out.
Indonesian volcanoes
By Nick | October 25th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Indonesia is the most active volcanic area on Earth, with 129 active volcanoes. Located straddling the equator and the Ring Of Fire, the country is a long string on islands, who owe their existence in many cases to a volcanic eruption at some time in the past. A glance at the news at any given [...]
Map of Ubud & Neighboring Villages
By Nick | October 1st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Here is a map of Ubud & Neighboring Villages.
