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13 July 2010 | Indonesia | admin

Between Denpasar and Ubud, craft villages straggle along the road, each with its own speciality. Here, children start soaking up traditional skills before they’ve learned to walk, for chances are that home is also the family workshop.
Batubulan
Stone-carving is as much a part of Bali’s culture as temple festivals and gamelan. Much of it is produced [...]

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05 July 2010 | Indonesia | admin

Central Java and Jogjakarta are so full of talented artisans that a visit to the area would not be complete without stuffing your suitcase with everything from handmade pottery, to fine silver filigree, bamboo carvings, embroidery, leather goods and, of course, gorgeous hand-made and printed batik.
For starters, there’s the Malioboro street traditional market, and the [...]

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28 June 2010 | Indonesia | admin

The number of boats offering cruises throughout Indonesia is constantly on the increase. Here we feature just some of the fantastic boats on offer.
The Embaku
The Embaku is unique to this charter market as she has been designed to cater to clients looking for a private yacht as apposed to diving or cruising with other guests. [...]

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20 June 2010 | Indonesia | admin

The main reason most travellers go to Manado is for the scuba diving. Bunaken has achieved a reputation as something of a Mecca for international divers and boasts an incredible range of underwater environments in a relatively close proximity. The area is unique, it’s the heart of the most biologically diverse marine environment on earth. [...]

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11 June 2010 | Indonesia | admin

One of the most magical holiday experiences anywhere in the world is to jump abroad an Indonesian phinisi schooner and cruise the islands and bays of the archipelago. These vessels, many loosely associated under the traditional Fleet group, are usually refitted to a high degree of luxury and safety and dedicated to your complete enjoyment [...]

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03 June 2010 | Indonesia | admin

The possibilities for those seeking fun in the sun while enjoying their favourite water sports in Indonesia are almost endless. For divers and snorkellors, depending on where you go and what’s your pleasure, there is an excellent variety of locations from which to choose from, including Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores and all the way [...]

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24 May 2010 | Indonesia | admin

Imagine how many past generations dream of flying like a bird in the air. Now you have the chance to realize this dream by enjoying the magnificent feeling of paragliding. Paragliding is an aero sport, which, using the latest technology, enables you to fly without engines like an eagle in the clouds – it’s a [...]

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18 May 2010 | Indonesia | admin

The incredibly diverse variety of surfing spots throughout Indonesia have contributed to the country’s reputation as one of the world’s top surfing destinations.
World famous breaks like Uluwatu, G-Land and Padang. Padang have been attracting the world’s top professional surfers for many years, but it’s the unparalleled number of lesser known surf spots, with more being [...]

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10 May 2010 | Indonesia | admin

Getting out and exploring Bali should be on everybody’s holiday itinerary, Once away from the more touristy areas of the island it’s easy to see how the island gained its reputation as one of the most diverse holiday destinations in the world. The more adventurous traveler has a host of inland activities to choose from [...]

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02 May 2010 | Indonesia | admin

Indonesia’s many rivers offer some of the best rapids in the world for whitewater rafting enthusiasts of all skill levels. The rivers of Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, Kalimantan and Bali offer a selection of amazing adrenalin pumping journeys through spectacular scenery and native jungle.
The most popular rapids include the Uyung river in Bali, where a choice [...]

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