Archive for May, 2015
Dieng Plateau – Colorful Lake and Sunrise Posted by sasha on May 27, 2015
Take in the amazing sight of the Colorful Lake and a stunning sunrise over the mountains in the Dieng Plateau with this short video:
Dieng Plateau Video – Arjuna Temple and Sikidang Crater Posted by sasha on May 21, 2015
“Our journey across Java rolls on with a motorbike trip up to the Dieng Plateau. Located 2,000 meters above sea level, it’s much cooler up here than in the lowlands. On the way there, we got a taste of things to come with stunning views off to the side. It was a long ride, with…
Cool Off in the Dieng Plateau Posted by sasha on May 18, 2015
If the scorching heat of Java gets to be too much, just head for the hills in the Dieng Plateau. At 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) above sea level, it’s much cooler up here than in the lowlands. The name comes from two Sanskrit words – di (abode) and hyang (gods), making Dieng the “Abode of the…
Months and Dates in Indonesian Posted by sasha on May 11, 2015
Keep building your beginner Indonesian skills with the 11th video in our series. In this video, learn the 12 months of the year and how to talk about dates/years in Indonesian.
Labor Day in Indonesia Posted by sasha on May 1, 2015
In many countries around the world, May 1st is celebrated as International Worker’s Day, or Labor Day. In Indonesian, it’s called Hari Buruh. So, is this a public holiday in Indonesia? Let’s take a quick look at the recent history of labor in Indonesia before we answer that question. People in Indonesia began commemorating Labor…