Articles tagged ‘java’
Eco luxury in Indonesia
By Nick | November 6th, 2006 |
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Indonesia has some of the world’s best hotels, including the Four Seasons Sayan and the Amandari, both in Ubud. If you look hard enough you can also find small, boutique hotels that offer something quite unique. One of these is the Losari Coffee Plantation in Central Java.
Surf conditions in Bali
By Nick | November 4th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Passing the beach today I saw it was pretty flat as far as surf. Also the wind seemed low which is good news for beginning surfers, who need smaller waves.
Islam & Mysticism in Indonesia
By Nick | October 30th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Indonesia is predomintantly Muslim but underlying that fact are a strong set of locally held beliefs, pre-dating Islam. The Balinese have made some of therse beliefs a part of their Hindu religion. The Muslims, however, have to run a double line, professing belief in Islam, while quielty going about their other proactices. An article in [...]
Indonesia to get floating nuclear power plant
By Nick | October 17th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Life just gets stranger and stranger. In a country that can’t control the burning of jungle areas, government officials are ready to approve a new floating nuclear power station. The ‘Electric Barge’, or what ever they end up calling it, will be anchored in Sulawesi.
Environmental problems muddy the water in Java
By Nick | September 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The gas well in East Java, that has been leaking boiling hot toxic mud, for the last 4 months is causing all kind of headaches. The latest plans are to divert the mudflow into the ocean.
Javanese cuisine explained
By Nick | August 18th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Javanese cuisine originates from the island of Java. My wife Ika originates from there too, and it was from her I dug out some nuggets of info about the cuisine of Java.
Indonesian’s superstitions can affect politics
By Nick | July 26th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Anyone who has spent time in Indonesia will be aware of the superstitions locals have. Whether you call it culture, religion, tradition or superstition, a lot of the customs here amount to the same thing, an attempt to influence future events, by small, seemingly unrelated actions.
More Quakes in the Archipelago: Indonesia
By Barrie | July 23rd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Candika rang me last night and told me there was a small earthquake off Singaraja late yesterday. Although it only measured 3.3 on the Richter scale it shows signs of increased activity on the tectonic plates yet again.
Businesses Worry about Tsunami on Tourism: West Java
By Barrie | July 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
When the tsunami struck the southern coastline of Java it caused immense damage. Not only to residents living in the area but also businesses and tourism in the area.
Girl Reports French Man:Lombok, Indonesia
By Barrie | July 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
No doubt most of you have seen at one time or another upon your travels these lecherous bastards preying on innocent girls and boys for sexual gratification.
