Archive for July, 2017
Indonesian Temporal Markers Posted by asimonoff on Jul 31, 2017
Unlike those in English, Indonesian form of verb does not change to indicate the tense or aspect. A sentence such as: “Dia pergi ke kantor” carries no indication of whether the verb refers to the action has a regular occurrence or to a single occurrence, and if the latter, when it happens in relation to the present…
A Tour of Balinese Villas Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2017
When traveling in Bali, you’ve got tons of choices for where to stay. There are hotels, guesthouses, and hostels of all shapes and sizes on the very popular island for all budgets. While these are all well and good, it’s hard to beat the amazing villas that are available. Join us on a tour of…
5 Awesome Volcano Hikes in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Jul 26, 2017
One of the best parts about traveling in Indonesia is embarking on epic hikes and trekking trips at the country’s many volcanoes. As it’s located in the Ring of Fire, there’s no shortage of options for such adventures! Check out highlights from 5 awesome Indonesia volcano hikes in this short video. Fly across the Sea of…
Indonesian Food and Drink Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Jul 20, 2017
When you’re learning a new language to travel in a country, you’ll want to study a lot of vocabulary related to food and drinks. After all, you have to eat multiple times a day! Rather than rely on English menus and tourist-friendly restaurants, it’s best to learn how to order in Indonesian so you can…
Climbing Volcanoes in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Jul 13, 2017
Located at the junction of four tectonic plates, Indonesia is very much in the Ring of Fire. The vast archipelago nation is home to more historically active volcanoes than any other country. Just last year, there were three volcanoes erupting at the same time across Indonesia! While these steaming and bubbling mountains full of lava…
Taman Ujung Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jul 11, 2017
Explore Taman Ujung water palace in this video tour. Located on Bali’s east coast with the sea on one side and mountains on the other, it’s a stunning place. Here you can explore the massive grounds, which feature three pools along with several pavilions, fountains, and statues. Climb to the top to enjoy the panoramic…
Taman Ujung Water Palace Posted by sasha on Jul 6, 2017
East Bali is home to a couple of gorgeous water palaces. We’ve already explored Tirta Gangga, with its pools full of sacred water and its lotus-shaped fountain. Next up is a visit to Ujung Water Palace, known to locals as either Taman Ujung or Taman Sukasada. It’s located just a few kilometers from the town…