These 3 Juicy Indonesian Satay Recipes will Comfort Your Palate
Craving some unique meat dishes during your stay at home? The good news is you can cook some satay in the kitchen. Being one of the 5 national dishes of Indonesia, satay is a popular dish that is not just easy to make but can be found everywhere in Indonesia, from the corner of ...
The Riveting WAYANG KULIT SHADOW PUPPET SHOWS of Java and Bali
For centuries, the art of Wayang (traditional shadow puppets) has become an inseparable part of the lives of the people on the islands of Java and Bali and is a prominent part of Indonesian culture This long-lived art is among the world”s greatest story-telling tradition. It comes in the form of theater (wayang orang), three-dimensional wooden ...
6 Instagrammable Landmarks in Medan
Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra Province, is rich in the diversity of cultures. Through the centuries, thousands of merchants from China, India, the Middle East, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and Europe have come to the city to trade and where many settled down, each bringing their own culture. The assimilation of these ...
5 Traditional Indonesian Sports You Should Experience
The diverse culture of Indonesia has given rise to not only a vast array of traditional cuisines and arts, but also fascinating sports and games. The traditional sports of Indonesia form an important part of its cultural heritage and the distinct philosophy of each sport represents its ethnic group. Entertaining and thrilling to watch, ...
A Sunset View, Just for You! 6 Best Sunset Spots in Labuan Bajo
“Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven.” ― John Lubbock Sunsets, sunsets, and more sunsets! If that’s what your dream vacation destination is made up of, then here’s all you’ve got to do. Take a direct flight from Jakarta or Bali to Labuan ...
Bring Batik to Your Life with These 5 Creative DIY Home Decor Ideas
Many people can discover their creative talent by doing something they have never done before. Have you created something or do you want to try something new to impress yourself? We have some home décor ideas for you that are inspired by Batik designs. Being one of the most iconic crafts of Indonesia, Batik ...
17 Creative Economy Subsectors in Indonesia That You Must Know!
The Indonesian creative economy industry has contributed significantly to the nation’s gross domestic product growth. Therefore, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno encouraged 17 subsectors in the creative economy industry to enter the e-Catalog made by the National Public Procurement Agency (LKPP). The purpose is to ensure that the consumption of local creative economy ...
Quick Getaway from the Hectic Capital (Day 2)
The next morning, after a quite thorough search on my browser, we decided to go to Curug Nangka (Nangka Waterfall), which is around 45 minutes (with traffic) from the town of Bogor. Aside from being amazed at its beautiful pictures, we decided to head to this waterfall because the area had three types of ...
Raja Ampat: Heaven on Earth
I have no idea how this place escaped my aqua blue water radar but I am so thankful that I got the opportunity to explore this amazing place. I now have a new No. 1 favourite destination in the world. The Raja Ampat Islands are an Indonesian archipelago off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head ...
17 Perfect Places for a Fun Weekend with Your Family in Bogor
West Java is one of the provinces in Indonesia with a great, picturesque panorama. And Bogor is definitely one of them. And there, they have four parts of the city that has a lot of entertaining and enjoyable sites; Sentul, Bogor City, Puncak, and Rancamaya. So if you are around the grounds and wanting ...