Good News From Indonesia

[The Jakarta Globe]: For anyone looking for a challenge in the New Year, here’s a record to beat: British hiker Daniel Quinn climbed 14 mountains in Indonesia last year, bringing his total number of conquered peaks to 49 since he arrived here three years ago — and that’s not including the 21 hills, volcanoes and [...]

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Dubai’s Jumeirah Group, operators of the iconic Burj Al Arab, has sealed a deal to open its first hotel in Bali as it looks to grow its brand outside of its home market. The operator, owned by Dubai’s ruler, will open its second Asian hotel, Jumeirah Bali, in 2015, the group said on Tuesday. The [...]

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Manado, N Sulawesi (ANTARA News) – Ten hotels operating in Indonesia have won ASEAN Green Hotel Recognition Award 2012 for applying environmentally friendly principles to their operations. Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Pangestu presented the award to representatives of the hotels here on Wednesday. The 10 hotels are Matahari Beach Resort & [...]

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“Ke Poso? Memang sudah aman?”, “Poso, daerah konflik itu?” Itulah sebagian komentar yang saya terima dari beberapa teman ketika mengetahui saya sedang bersiap-siap menuju Kabupaten Poso di Sulawesi Tengah. Mereka, yang masih saja berpikir bahwa Poso identik dengan konflik, saya jamin, pasti belum pernah menginjakkan kaki di sana. “Negeri di Awan” rasanya frase itu lah [...]

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Another photo from Derawan Island. That is a place for tourists to stay when they visit Derawan Island, home stay that ran by local people. Enjoy yourself at Derawan island. Regards Mad Check my travel blog Mad Alkatiri for more cool places and follow me @madalkatiri

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Back again to Biawak Island. Another photo from Biawak island is the swing made from tires. I am sure that I’ve already told you about Biawak island before. All I can say is pack your bag and go to Biawak Island. Regards Mad Check my travel blog Mad Alkatiri for more cool places and follow [...]

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Hello there. Yup, that’s me who snorkeling in Kambing Island in Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi. I forget how many times I have post photos and wrote about Kambing Island. I said it again, this place is so…I still don’t find the word that can describe Kambing Island. Choose the word you like to describe Kambing [...]

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Welcome back again in Ambon. The picture above was taken when I was diving in Pintu Kota Ambon. Pintu Kota Ambon is located in Airlouw village, 30 minutes away from Ambon by vehicle. Here you can see the beautiful scenery of Ambon Bay from the rectangular hole that located in the foot of the rock [...]

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Hello from Derawan island. I’m sure that I have posted many photos about Derawan island before. Here is another photo to remind you that if you visit Derawan island, make sure you go diving and snorkeling there. Regards Mad Check my travel blog Mad Alkatiri for more cool places and follow me @madalkatiri

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Here I am in Ambon, again. You will never get enough to visit every beautiful beach in every province in Indonesia, especially in Ambon. Santai Beach is located in Latulahat village, Nusa Niwe sub-district, 17 km from Ambon and it’s about 30 minutes away if you take a motorcycle to go there. There are many [...]

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