Archive for April, 2017
Java Highlight Reel Posted by sasha on Apr 26, 2017
Big cities, a vibrant culture, ancient temples, natural wonders, and epic adventures. Here are the highlights of Java. Take a whirlwind tour of Indonesia’s most populous island in this short video, featuring active volcanoes, the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, and the bright blue fire of Kawah Ijen.
Indonesian Prepositions Posted by asimonoff on Apr 23, 2017
A preposition is a word which is placed before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show its relationship with other words. Try to memorize the prepositions below, because they’re very important and used daily. Meaning Bahasa Indonesia English equivalent Example Indicating location or place di dalam In, at, on, upon in, within…
Tempat Kost Posted by asimonoff on Apr 21, 2017
When you are driving around in the urban area in Indonesia, you cannot miss eye-catching banners and signs that say “Terima Kost” or “Tempat Kost” in big letters, often posted on streets or in front of some houses. So, what is tempat kost? It is basically “room for rent” which is available for monthly or…
Highlights of Traveling in Java Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2017
When it comes to islands, Java is a behemoth. It’s high up on the list of the world’s biggest islands in terms of size. Java is home to over half of Indonesia’s population (around 145 million people) as well as the capital city. In fact, it’s the most populous island on Earth. Java very much dominates the…
What Do Indonesians Eat? Posted by sasha on Apr 17, 2017
When it comes to Asian cuisine, Indonesian is often overlooked. Sure, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese may all be more famous, but there are plenty of tasty treats being cooked up in this archipelago nation. So, what do Indonesians eat? Let’s find out! We’ve already put together a list of common Indonesian dishes along with some…
Common Indonesian Dishes Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2017
As a sprawling archipelago nation composed of 17,000 islands, it should come as no surprise that the cuisine of Indonesia is quite diverse. Each island has its own unique ingredients, cooking methods, and specialties. That being said, there are definitely some common Indonesian dishes that you’ll find all across the country. No matter where you…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Sanur Posted by sasha on Apr 10, 2017
Sanur is a chilled out beach town in the southeast part of Bali. While it attracts tourists, Sanur remains a sleepy Balinese fishing town at its core. With its nice long beach, great restaurants, markets, hotels, and bars, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a trip to Bali. Check out all that Sanur has to offer in…