Haunted by spiralling population, economic and political problems, the most populous island in South East Asia is a land of contrasts with an uncertain future.
Java is an island of striking natural beauty, rich in cultural history. But it's g... more - travel report by
undedd
Balis tourist strip - Kuta and Legian
This is the main tourist area of Bali. Although it is not my favourite part of the island you still need to spend some time here in the least for the shopping. Many tourists never leave this area their entire holiday.... more - travel report by
downundergal
Bintan Island, Indonesia
I'll start by saying my trip to Bintan was cut short by the terrorist attacks on Bali on Saturday October 12, 2002. I decided to leave Indonesia early in order to play it safe. Happily, however, I did get a chance to have some relaxing time on this pretty... more - travel report by
hially
tender motion
The city is almost like a generic stop over for me, for I visited it many times throughout the years. But, somehow I was blessed with a tourist eyes in my short trip; so I can walk the street feeling nervous like a stranger in town, and yet the beauty of... more - travel report by
delfster
Merapi my first
26-27 April 2008
The mount of Merapi is located in Yogyakarta Province in Indonesia. This active vulcano has erupted many times. Hundreds maybe. The day when I climbed the mountain together with my friends was the day when it was reported another s... more - travel report by
utari
cool wind on the dusty road
dusty savanna... this is the city built on sands and merging identities. merauke is the part of the dark land of Papua, with its bronze skinned people and broad white-teethed smile. but then time alter its color... when people from the island of java land... more - travel report by
delfster
My first day of the Real Flores island
Curvy mountain roads with sheer drop offs to ravines below. Always beeping the horn when approaching curves as to avoid oncoming vehicles. My guide Adrian and driver Edy were great guys. We spent the first few hours listening to their cd's full volume. Ev... more - travel report by
kcheepv
Magical Bali
We took a boat trip to Trunyan to see an ancient Bali Aga Village. The cemetery can only be seen if you take a boat.
The people of Trunyan do not cremate or bury their dead; they lay them out in bamboo.
We drove past the Presid... more - travel report by
mrscanada
Beautiful North Sumatra
I was here in 2001. Medan is an ugly polluted industrial city that is the gateway to the region. I advise quickly leaving for one of the three main destinations of region; Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba, or Brastagi. The local buses are very crowded and unconfor... more - travel report by
danilbruce
Bali\'s lush unspoilt East Coast
So many visitors don\'t escape the hustle and bustle of Bali\'s touristy Kuta & Legian region to see the beautiful lush green countryside of the east coast. In fact most people would find it hard to believe that on the the other side of the island scenery... more - travel report by
downundergal
