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6 Months in Indonesia Posted by on Mar 15, 2017

6 months in Indonesia

How would you like to spend enam bulan (six months) in Indonesia? That’s right – setengah tahun (half a year). Imagine how many pantai (beaches) you can relax on, how many beautiful matahari terbenam (sunsets) you can see, and of course, how many delicious plates of nasi campur (mixed rice) you can eat. I was fortunate enough…

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Best Culture and Travel Posts of 2016 Posted by on Dec 27, 2016

2016 was a big year here, as we had tons of great posts about Indonesia and its language and culture. We’ve already put together a list of the best language posts from this year, so go back and check that out to build your vocabulary and learn lots of useful grammar. This blog is also…

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Indonesian Food – Nasi Campur Posted by on Dec 13, 2016

No matter where you are in the vast archipelago nation of Indonesia, there’s one item that’s constant on menus – nasi campur (mixed rice). Whether you’re traveling on Sumatra, Java, Bali, or any of the other thousands of islands, you’re sure to find this Indonesian classic. Let’s learn a bit about this Indonesian staple food…

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Colors In Indonesian Culture Posted by on Aug 25, 2016

Color plays an integral role in Indonesian lives and society.  Color is intertwined with traditions, customs, and beliefs in the country. As citizens of one of the world’s most culturally and ethnically diverse countries (450 languages and over 300 ethnic groups), Indonesians interpret color in a unique way.  It culturally extends the ideas of group identity, social class…

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Villages and Hot Springs in Bajawa Posted by on Jul 11, 2016

From the sleepy capital of Ende, we continued on our journey across Flores to the town of Bajawa. Located at 1,100 meters above sea level, the cool air of Bajawa is a nice respite from the stifling heat of the lowlands. Although the town isn’t much, the surroundings are well worth exploring. With traditional Ngada…

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Lebaran – The End of Ramadan Posted by on Jul 6, 2016

Today is an important holiday in Indonesia and all across the Muslim world. Eid al-Fitr (“festival of breaking the fast”) marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which people fast from sun up to sun down. In Indonesia, it’s known as Hari Raya Idul Fitri, or more commonly Lebaran. While Idul Fitri is simply the Indonesian…

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I Love You, Indonesia Posted by on Feb 29, 2016

I Love Indonesia

I’m in love with Indonesia, and I don’t care who knows it! See why I love this amazing country in this short video, and then tell us why YOU love it! There’s a lot I love about Indonesia. The landscapes – volcanoes, rice terraces, rushing waterfalls, beautiful mountain sunrises, empty white sand beaches, and amazing…

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