Archive for December, 2016
Indonesian Traditional Cookies for Festivities Posted by asimonoff on Dec 29, 2016
Festivities are not complete without the must-have, scrumptious, mouthwatering cookies that are always present in Indonesian households. ‘Kue kering,’ or dried cookie, is Indonesian for a cookie. Kue is a relatively broad term used in Indonesia for a wide range of pastries, from ‘kue kering’ (dry cookie) cookies to biscuits, scones, pies, ‘kue basah’ (wet cake) cakes, and tarts…
Best Culture and Travel Posts of 2016 Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2016
2016 was a big year here, as we had tons of great posts about Indonesia and its language and culture. We’ve already put together a list of the best language posts from this year, so go back and check that out to build your vocabulary and learn lots of useful grammar. This blog is also…
Best Language Posts of 2016 Posted by sasha on Dec 22, 2016
Another year has almost passed us by, as we get ready to move into 2017. While many are saying that 2016 was a pretty awful year, it was a good year for learning about Indonesian language and culture. I was fortunate enough to spend most of the year doing just that on the beautiful island…
Celebrating the Holidays in Bali Posted by sasha on Dec 19, 2016
Bali is a very popular place to celebrate Hari Natal (Christmas) and Tahun Baru (New Year). See what it’s like celebrating the holidays in Bali in this video. Hit an awesome Christmas buffet in Sanur, take part in a Balinese full moon ceremony (which is very rare to fall on Christmas Day), and party in Seminyak…
Indonesian Food – Nasi Campur Posted by sasha on Dec 13, 2016
No matter where you are in the vast archipelago nation of Indonesia, there’s one item that’s constant on menus – nasi campur (mixed rice). Whether you’re traveling on Sumatra, Java, Bali, or any of the other thousands of islands, you’re sure to find this Indonesian classic. Let’s learn a bit about this Indonesian staple food…
Top 10 Things to Do in Flores Posted by sasha on Dec 8, 2016
From scaling active volcanoes, to relaxing on pristine beaches, to getting up close and personal with the world’s largest lizard, there’s no shortage of amazing adventures to be had when traveling across Flores. What are the “Top 10 Things to Do in Flores”? Find out in this short video! Anda mau pergi ke Flores? Kenapa?…
Highlights of Flores Posted by sasha on Dec 6, 2016
Rugged and beautiful, the island of Flores is a place that should be high atop your list if visiting Indonesia. The name – “flowers” in Portuguese – wasn’t the only thing left behind by the colonists, as a vast majority of the people here are Christians. The island is also very culturally diverse, with at…