Tag Archives: Indonesia
Balinese Cremation Ceremony Posted by sasha on Jun 14, 2016
The culture of Bali is unique in that people practice a form of Hinduism that combines traditional Hindu beliefs with Buddhism and local animist religions. Anyone who visits the Island of the Gods will be able to witness this firsthand, from the daily offerings that can be seen just about anywhere to the elaborate ceremonies…
Koka Beach and Mt. Kelimutu Posted by sasha on Jun 8, 2016
Visit the stunning Koka Beach and climb Mt. Kelimutu to take in the sunrise over its three colored lakes. This is one of the highlights of traveling in Flores, and Indonesia in general.
Hiking Mt. Kelimutu Posted by sasha on Jun 2, 2016
After exploring Maumere, where we relaxed at a secluded resort, went on an epic snorkeling trip, and hiked up an active volcano, our journey across Flores continued. Next up was one of the most famous sights on the island – sunrise over the three colored lakes of Mt. Kelimutu. Hire a Driver While it’s entirely…
Tentang Indonesia (About Indonesia) Posted by sasha on May 24, 2016
This blog is all about the language and culture of Indonesia, so why not learn a bit about this fascinating country in its national language? Here’s a little reading activity – in Bahasa and then in English – accompanied by some vocabulary that will teach you about the country and provide a good language lesson…
Maumere Snorkeling Trip Posted by sasha on May 19, 2016
Maumere was once a top diving destination, but the earthquake and ensuing tsunami of 1992 destroyed most of the coral in the area and the tourism industry along with it. Thankfully, the coral has started to regrow, and tourists are slowly but surely coming back as well. Check out some highlights from a great day…
Hiking Mt. Egon Posted by sasha on May 18, 2016
Staying in the backpacker-friendly Lena House outside of Maumere, you can easily cruise up to the trail to hike Mt. Egon. This volcano is still very active – in January over 1,000 villagers were forced to evacuate when it started spewing toxic gas and clouds of ash. Thankfully, this wasn’t the case on our visit…
Bali Spirit Festival Video Posted by sasha on May 10, 2016
A celebration of yoga, dance, and music, the Bali Spirit Festival is an amazing event that draws thousands of people from all over the world. Check out some highlights from the 2016 installment in this short video.