Indonesia

Trembling bass, mesmerizing lights, crowds of people, immense energy, sweat dripping, and tunes blasting from all angels. This is what is experienced at most insane concerts and music festivals. This is something that I missed during my time in Southeast Asia. I was of course on cloud nine with every …

Very few societies on earth are considered matrilineal. As such, a (male) western visitor would most likely be culture-shocked when he travels to Western Sumatra and discovers that it is the husbands who move into their wives’ households and husbands who leave the household in the event of divorce. Male …

Who doesn’t know about Bali? Everyone knows about Bali! So when people talk about amazing islands and exotic beaches, Bali will likely wiggle it’s way into the conversation. With everyone already in the know about Bali’s beauty, it’s an unlikely occurrence to find yourself at a quiet and secluded beach …

As anyone knows, Indonesia sprawls over thousands of islands all offering something different to the many visitors that come to this country every year. However, while many only stop at the famous Bali, another destination to add to the list should be Java. Besides holding the capital of the country, …

Teeming with wildlife, a trekking haven, a larger than life lake, and rad waves are just a few ways to describe spectacular Sumatra. Sumatra is the largest island of the Indonesian archipelago, and the 6th largest in the entire world. It’s is monster of an island to tackle, and considering …

Seldom is a highly destructive event commemorated, but in Indonesia, the Krakatoa Festival in Lampung, Sumatra is exactly that. The Krakatoa (misspelled by the British from “Krakatua”) was a massive volcano found in the Sunda Strait, between the Java and Sumatran islands of Indonesia. It violently blew off its top …

Magical scenery, piping volcanos, gushing waterfalls, and nearby island gems are just a few of the magical things the small island of Lombok, Indonesia offers. Located in the West Nusa Tenggara province this island is just next door to Bali, but without all of tourists. This island is still a …

Typical of a country straddling the equator, Indonesia has only two pronounced seasons: wet and dry. The country is wet through the months of October to April, and hot from May to September. The amount of rainfall and humidity is, however, heavily influenced by the north and south monsoons, blowing …

Diversity is spelled I-N-D-O-N-E-S-I-A. In terms of island count, Indonesia is made up of a staggering 17,508 islands, although some estimates put it at 20,000. There are at least 300 distinct ethnic groups speaking 742 languages and dialects spread out over 5,000 kilometers of mostly under-touristed territory straddling the equator. …

There are only 12 countries whose citizens are exempt from acquiring visas for purposes of tourism, socio-cultural exchange, exhibition and business. These countries are mostly Southeast Asian neighbors and regions with special diplomatic relations. The following countries given Free Visa for Short Visit are the following: Brunei Darussalam Chile Ecuador …

The most traditional, important, and longest of all Chinese holidays, the Chinese New Year is celebrated in all countries with a significant population of Chinese. With that being said, some amazing New Year celebrations are found outside of China from New York to Sydney. In fact, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong …