Posts in category Global Writers

“Bali or Karimunjawa islands, which do you like better?” My husband and I heard this question from many of the Karimunjawa locals during our weeklong …

‘Linda, I’m going to Indonesia!’ said my boss with his smiley face. Of course I was happy to hear that. ‘Where abouts?’ I asked. ‘Bali!’ …

I often get questioned by people from outside Jambi. “What can you actually find or see in Jambi?” “Temples!” is my short answer, which most …

The Togean Islands are hardly ever mentioned in any guide books (yet we did write a guide). They are definitely off the most tourists’ routes. It’s …

There are two famous places to see Orang Utan in Indonesia, one is Tanjung Putting National Park, Central Kalimantan and the other one is Bukit …

Indonesia has about 17,000 islands, which means it’s beach count probably stands somewhere in the hundred-thousands. Bali’s beaches often get the most attention, but there …

Banjarmasin is a city that is all about its rivers and there are plenty of sights worth seeing are either in or alongside its waterways. …

Last September would be my second time visiting Tegal. I had to take a 6 hour train ride from Jakarta to get here. I got …

Pulau Bangka or Bangka Island is a jewel of the Java Sea, situated off the East coast of Sumatra and nestled in next to Belitung …