Job Titles in Indonesian Posted by sasha on May 2, 2016
Today is a much-needed day off for people in Indonesia and in many other countries all across the world. Labor Day (Hari Buruh) falls on May 1st in most countries (except for the US, which celebrates in September). We already introduced Labor Day in Indonesia last year, so go back and read that post to…
My Hobby (Hobi Saya) Posted by asimonoff on Apr 30, 2016
This is one of the Indonesian essay writing samples for intermediate level. After reading the essay, you can write about your hobby. Choose one of your hobbies that you enjoy doing. image: Fredrik Rubensson/flickr/all creative commons A vocabulary list is provided for you to help you get your writing started. BAHASA INDONESIA Ada banyak kegiatan yang…
My Home (Rumah Saya) Posted by sasha on Apr 27, 2016
It’s time again for a beginner Indonesian reading exercise! In this post I’ll introduce my little studio apartment here in Bali, first in Indonesian and then in English. This post will give you lots of useful vocabulary for the rooms of the house, furniture, and locations: Indonesian Rumah saya adalah di Jalan Kerta Dalem, di…
Mt. Batur Video Posted by sasha on Apr 25, 2016
A sunrise hike to the top of Mt. Batur should be high atop anyone’s list when traveling to Bali. Make a day of it and pay a visit to some hot springs and a coffee plantation afterwards. Check out highlights in this short video:
Hiking Mt. Batur Posted by sasha on Apr 21, 2016
The island of Bali is much more than sandy beaches. While it’s true that sun and sand are the primary draw for most tourists here, the island is actually quite mountainous. Those seeking a bit of adventure on their trip to the Island of the Gods can partake in a variety of hikes, most notably…
Relaxing in Maumere Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2016
Located on the eastern side of Flores, Maumere is the island’s biggest town. While there isn’t much for tourists in town, there are some nice beachside hotels up the road. The town of Sikka is also an easy day-trip away, where you can see their beautiful wooden church.
Maumere Posted by sasha on Apr 11, 2016
Last month, we took a look at what you can do with two weeks in Flores, and now we’re going to dive in a bit more to the destinations covered in that post. Maumere is the biggest town in Flores, yet it still feels like a small fishing village. It’s a good place to start…