Sumatra, about 60,000 – 70,000 years ago, the largest known explosive eruption on Earth in the last 25 million years occurred. Approximately 2,800 km3 of material was released and most of it was blown to the west. According to some research and measurements, at one […]
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A Legacy of The Great Admiral
In the early 15th century when Ming dynasty ruled China, The Yongle Emperor sponsored seven expeditions of unprecedented naval fleet to impress other nations across the Indian Ocean and control trade in the region. The great expedition, however, was commanded by Zheng He, a Muslim […]
Candi Sukuh: The Naked Temple
Refreshing breeze of Mount Lawu touches my skin. Verdant hills and clear blue sky make a perfect combination of eye-soothing colors. My senses are definitely tickled and spoiled, I think. It is a nice welcome after three-hour drive from Semarang, two-hour two-bus rides, half an […]
Jakarta on A Sunday
“Is there any skyscraper in Jakarta?”. That question still resounds in my head until now even though it has been almost five years since my cousin’s friend, Daniel, posed us that question on our way from the airport to the city center. Since I don’t […]
A Nostalgic Escape in Bandung
The sun has not yet shown itself on the horizon. The roads are still empty. I notice only a few people walking around in their running pants or cycling with their friends. Many people are still comfortably sleeping on their beds, or so I think. […]
My First Time Writing a Guest Post
A few days ago I received a message from a fellow travel blogger, Maia, who asked me to write on her blog. It was such a nice surprise for me because it is the first time ever someone asks me to write in his/her blog. […]
Pura Tanah Lot: A Temple at The Sea
On my recent second trip to the island of Bali I have watched the intense Kecak dance at Uluwatu, met naughty yet funny monkeys at Ubud’s monkey forest, hit some beautiful and tranquil beaches, got wet at Tampaksiring, witnessed the beauty of Lake Batur and […]
The Humble Yet Intricate Pura Taman Ayun
I have mentioned in my previous posts that everywhere you go in Bali, there is a big chance you will find pura (Balinese Hindu temple). Most puras are characterized by having an outer wall, a gapura (a gate) which is usually adorned with intricate carvings, […]
An Excursion to Bali’s Highlands
Bali, a small island only slightly bigger than Singapore, is a land of various terrains. From beaches to volcanic lakes, lush tropical forests to exalted mountains. Most visitors to the island usually flock the beaches and party scenes, notably in the southern part of the […]
Elephant Cave: The Witness of Hinduism and Buddhism Harmony in Bali
Perched on a cliff just a few meters away from the main road which connects Ubud and Tampaksiring regions in Bali, a small yet bizzare cave attracts curious visitors from all over the world. But first, they must walk through a courtyard with small statues […]
Replenishing Holy Water of Pura Tirta Empul
Gray clouds hanging on the sky that afternoon. A few minutes later the first rain drops started falling. My trip to Pura Tirta Empul (Pura is a Balinese Hindu temple) that day was in the very same mood and theme with the temple itself: water […]
Feast of Colors at Ubud Market
Apart from picturesque landscape, Bali also offers rich artistic and cultural experience. From all places in Bali, many people find Ubud as Bali’s art and culture center. Everywhere you go in Ubud, you will find art galleries and workshops at every street and every corner. […]
What an Amazing World! 