Mudik (Homecoming) Posted by sasha on Jun 19, 2017
It’s that busy time of year again, as millions of Indonesians are leaving the big cities to return to their hometowns and villages to celebrate Lebaran – the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This tradition is known as Mudik or Pulang Kampung in Indonesian. Let’s learn more about Mudik and why it’s such an…
Tirta Gangga Water Palace Posted by sasha on Jun 14, 2017
Bali is famous for its stunning beaches and terraced rice paddies, but did you know that the island is also home to a few incredible water palaces? Skip the crowds in the southern beach towns in Ubud and escape to the island’s east coast to explore a few of these beautiful places. First up is…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Candidasa Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017
A short stay in Candidasa is a great escape from the crowded tourist centers of Bali. Located on the island’s east coast, this sleepy town is the perfect base for exploring rice fields, the Virgin Beach, a chocolate factory, and more. Take a short video tour of Candidasa and its beautiful surroundings in this episode…
Candidasa Posted by sasha on Jun 5, 2017
If you’re looking for a more relaxing holiday in Bali, the seaside town of Candidasa is a great place. It’s pronounced CHAHN-dee-dah-sah, so don’t go telling the locals you want to visit “Candy-dasa.” Although there is some delicious chocolate in the area. More on that later. By basing yourself here, you can explore traditional villages…
Interjections in Bahasa Indonesia Posted by asimonoff on May 31, 2017
To express a sudden emotions while you communicate with others, you can use interjection. There is essentially a single word, phrase, or short clause words that you can insert into a sentence to convey your emotions. Here are several common interjections in Bahasa Indonesia and examples of their use in conversations: 1. Wah! To express…
Reflexive “sendiri” Posted by asimonoff on May 29, 2017
The reflexive sendiri “self” occurs with nouns and pronouns to make clear who or what is being referred to: Examples: Saya berenang sendiri. I swam by myself. Suami saya berangkat ke Jakarta sendiri. My husband left for Jakarta himself. Sendiri can be used before or after the verb or after the object of the…
Kawah Ijen: Where the Fire Burns Blue Posted by sasha on May 24, 2017
Of all the adventures that await you in Indonesia, perhaps none is more spectacular than a visit to Kawah Ijen. Deep in this volcanic crater, in the middle of the night, you can see the famed blue fire. It’s not lava, but a result of the combustion of sulfuric gases. You’ll also see the sulfur miners…