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…
Talking About the Weekend in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Apr 4, 2017
A great way to practice when learning a new language is to keep a little diary. Write down a basic description of your day, your experiences, and your feelings. If you forget a word along the way, check your dictionary or an online one. Read it over, correct any mistakes, and practice saying it out…
How to say ‘room’ in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Mar 29, 2017
There are two words to choose from when you want to say ‘room’ in Indonesian: ‘kamar’ and ‘ruang.’ The word ‘kamar’ is adopted from Dutch word ‘kamer’ during Dutch colonization of Indonesia with the same meaning. As Indonesia gained its independence, gradually, some of the Dutch origin vocabularies are either replaced with local languages or…