A large, active volcano looming over the island, Gunung Rinjani culminates at 3726m and is the 3rd highest peak in Indonesia. The last eruption was in May 2010 but several treks are available from 100’000 Rp to 2’500’000 Rp. In 2008, approved by UNESCO, the Gunnung Rinjani National Park became the first geological park in ...
This time I’m taking you on another quick trip across the Badung Straits and a 40 minute boat ride from Sanur we disembark on another journey 20km away from it all for a night in the sleepy little island of Nusa Lembongan. The color and clarity of the ocean’s blue and green here make me praise the beauty of island life and again ...
'The Maninjau caldera (cauldron-like volcanic feature) was formed by a volcanic eruption estimated to have occurred around 52,000 years ago. This lake is known as one of the calmest places in Indonesia. Located in the mountain highlands, around 460 meters above sea level, this lake has an incredible view and offers the perfect atmosphere to ...
Lake Toba is a lake set in the crater of a super-volcano in the province of North Sumata. The lake is 100 kilometers long, 30 kilometers wide, and 505 meters deep, with a surface elevation of about 900 metres. The lake is around 1,000 km² larger than Singapore! Imagine that! Or to put it in another way, the lake is as long as a drive from ...
Narmada Park, located in the village of Lembuah, Narmada district, West Lombok, was once known as the relaxation place of the royal family during the 18th century. The place covers about 2 hectares and was built in 1727 by the king of Mataram, Anak Agung Ngurah Karangasem. Aside from being the getaway spot for the royals, this place's main ...
Tanjung Puting National Park is a 335.000 ha national park located in the province of Central Kalimantan which is in the Indonesian part of Borneo. The park is a jungle, home of Orangutans, and is one of the most essential places for the preservation of wild life in Southeast Asia. The park actually shelters three quarters of the ...
Meaning 'Small Island', this cluster of three islands has escaped the trappings of modern life, with their undeveloped, immaculate sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation. Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air were 'discovered' by party-loving backpackers in the eighties. Horse-drawn carts replace automobiles and ...
Located in Central Java, the Borobudur temple is an 8th century monument and a World Site Heritage. It is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in the world. Borobudur was abandoned during the decline of Buddhism and Hinduism in Java during the 14th century. Forsaken in the deep jungle, Borobudur was rediscovered by the British in 1814. ...
Built in the 9th century, Prambanan is a hinduist temple in Central Java, located 16 km east from the city of Yogyakarta. This temple was built during the reigns of two kings named Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. The temple is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia and UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its history and impressive ...
Located between Sumbawa and Flores, the Komodo Island is home to Jurassic Park-like, famous Komodo dragons. The Komodo lizards are indigenous to the region and grow up to three meters long (making them the world's largest living lizards). There are nearly 5,700 Komodo dragons in the park, spread over three large islands of Komodo, ...
ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Bali has sure seen the birth and progress of numerous bands this year, and here we are, happy to do our part related to the births and happenings related to the island's music scene! We are sure passionate to cheer for the newcomers to make their way and earn their place, of course starting in the local scene. This week we...