If statues could talk, they would whisper about the journey of pilgrims from afar, who would come in the name of religion and spirituality, in search of great moral significance. If statues could talk, they would lament of an earthquake of such magnitude it caused severe damage for miles, in the area surrounding them. “Many [...]
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Getting to know Bandung
Bandung the capital of West Java province, located about 180 kilometres (110 miles) southeast of Jakarta, is the fourth largest city in Indonesia. This once upon a time idyllic, quiet town has been hit by urbanization and is now a cramped and over populated metropolitan area, a living space for over 2.5 million people! During [...]
Java: Learning the Transportation System
Java: Day 1 – Learning the Transportation System Touch down Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, we caught the comfortable Cipaganti (airport shuttle) to Bandung at Rp75,000 per person. It is a 2.5 hour journey to Bandung, but may extend over FOUR hours if the traffic is bad. We came in Chinese New Year and during a [...]
8 Divers Paradise in Indonesia
More than 5 million square meters of water surrounds the island archipelago of Indonesia. Undoubtedly, it is a grand settlement for hundreds if not thousands of underwater species and beautiful, colorful coral reefs. At once, this country offers plenty of spots that many diving enthusiasts can only dream about. Thanks to the unusual political turmoil [...]
Great Dives in Bunaken National Marine Park
There are things that words cannot describe. That’s why I have looked for a good video that could show at least part of Bunaken National Marine Park’s wonders. The incredible biodiversity, beautiful corals, rare fishes, graceful turtles. There’s so much to discover in this underworld environment. Bunaken National Marine Park offers lots of good diving [...]

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