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Jakarta to Bali: Traveling Across Java Posted by sasha on Aug 5, 2014
Many visitors to Indonesia simply fly in and out of Bali and spend their entire trip there. For my first trip to the country a few years ago, we did just that. It was a short holiday, we had a friend studying there, and we just wanted to enjoy a nice vacation – Bali was…
Indonesian Alphabet Pronunciation Guide Posted by sasha on Jul 24, 2014
Unlike other Asian languages such as Chinese or Thai, Indonesian is quite easy to read. As a matter of fact, Indonesian uses the Roman script, just like English! The only thing that is different is the pronunciation. Follow along with this short and easy video to practice your Indonesian pronunciation and learn a lot of…
Welcome to Indonesia (Video) Posted by sasha on Jul 15, 2014
Indonesia is an archipelago nation of over 17,000 islands. With a population of over 230 million, it’s also the 4th most populous country in the world. Get to know this fascinating country a bit in this introductory video, and subscribe to the channel and blog for more videos and articles to come!
Indonesian Presidential Election Posted by sasha on Jul 7, 2014
It’s an exciting time in Indonesia as the country is gearing up for its third presidential election on July 9th. Everywhere you look, there are advertisements from the candidates, and everyone is talking about it in the papers and on TV. For those who may not be familiar with the political system in Indonesia, this…
Welcome to the Indonesian Language and Culture Blog Posted by sasha on Jul 1, 2014
Selamat datang! (Welcome) If you’re interested in learning more about the language and culture of one of the most fascinating countries in the world, you’ve come to the right place! It’s our pleasure to be kicking off the Indonesian Language & Culture Blog, where we’ll be bringing you tons of articles, photos, and videos on…