Destination: Indonesia

GI Joe Strikes Again

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 | By phill-dionne-gobey | Views [330]

So 3 days into being in the lowlands and Gobey has run out of clean boxers. Now I have managed to pack for the 6 days (we head back on the chopper on Saturday morning) so how can Gobey not manage it. The reason he tells me, is its too hot ... Read more >

Photos: LET GO TOBA LAKE - HORAS

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 | By noodleculture | Photo Gallery

Photos: Views from the Road

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 | By jericafromamerica | Photo Gallery

A floating gastronomical feast.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By forestnomad | Views [780]

As we travelled up the Murung river for the third day str aight, the speedboat bumping through the chocolate churned water, I knew we were close.  Sure enough, around the corner, hidden by overhanging vines, was our stop. A platform of logs tied ... Read more >

Tags: borneo, food, indonesia, travel

Photos: Jakarta Fair 2011

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By ziahmuharam | Photo Gallery

Jakarta Fair

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By ziahmuharam | Views [1085]

Visit to Jakarta in June is not enough if We do not visit to Jakarta Fair in JIEXPO (Jakarta International EXPO) Kemayoran, North Jakarta.  Jakarta Fair known as PRJ (Pekan Raya Jakarta) is the most famous and the biggest Exhibition in Indonesia especially ... Read more >

Tags: exhibition, my journey

My Scholarship entry - A local encounter that changed my life

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By the_local_encounter | Views [637] | Scholarship Entry

I am lucky to grow up in environments that are very close to the moral values which innumerable. My living environment is the peninsula of "South Sulawesi" which is one of the largest provinces in Indonesia. My childhood was spent in a ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012

Rimba Time

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By phill-dionne-gobey | Views [355]

WHOOP WHOOP a week in the Rimba while Gobey has to go teaching and do scenario things with the ERG team in the lowlands. My plan for the week (and after spending 2 weeks on bed rest) is to sun, sleep and eat. I only have 2 weeks from today ... Read more >

Photos: my world

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By oendiik | Photo Gallery

My Scholarship entry - Understanding a Culture through Food

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By gointernational | Views [575] | Scholarship Entry

I often have a journey around many places in Indonesia. When I go to a different places, I often get a new experience of a new culture. One of the culture components is the special food. In my opinion every region has its own characteristics. Evident ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012

Photos: Cetho Temple

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By alocalencounterthatchangedmylife | Photo Gallery

Cetho Temple - Exotic heritage on the western slopes of Mount Lawu

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By alocalencounterthatchangedmylife | Views [669]

Narrow winding asphalt road and climb the steep cliffs is access to the  Temple Cetho. Anxiety, for fear of plunging into the abyss when he got paid off in the exotic temple complex.   Beautiful natural scenery is so indulgent eyes, the cool mountain ... Read more >

Tags: trekking

Indonesia

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By meshyweshy | Views [208]

Well, as you know.. Indonesia has thousands kind of food.. But recently, I bought a bowl of hottest noddles I've ever eaten. It's called "Mie Rica-Rica". The word "Rica-Rica" is kind of spicy flavour from the Manado, North Sulawesi ... Read more >

Dodol Kuear and The Values of Local Wisdom

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By zuraida27 | Views [479]

by. Zuraida A few weeks ago, I visited my friend at Mega Timur village, in Kubu Raya district, 4 km to the north of Pontianak. It is about 40 minutes by motorcycle from my house in Pontianak. She asked me to come to her house because ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012

My Scholarship entry - Giving back on the road

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By jasontulio | Views [439] | Scholarship Entry

The road can be a cruel mistress to the traveller. Layers of gravel often stretch endlessly, slowly manifesting itself into dreary monotony. I often used such times as an opportunity to sleep while listening to music - luxuries provided by the inventions ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012