It has become a usual thing for me to come on to Jakarta on a plane. It’s a consequence of working in remote areas and for living in an archipelago. I don’t really pay that much attention to the view coming in this big city since most of the time I despise it. It’s a city that is polluted, crowded, expensive and chaotic (I actually really like this last element :P). Seeing it from the air, usually makes me a bit nauseas as I am coming from paradises to THE city. So usually I skip sight...

After a whole month of fasting for the moslems, hence the absence of many holiday trips since they outnumber any other kinds of Indonesians, trip organizers are back to promoting their trips that will happen starting next month and maybe even late in this month. One of the most favorite destinations would be: Karimun Jawa, Central Java.

Ok, I’m guilty for constantly borrowing a dear friends rucksack for a few years back on travels that requires one. It was about time I had a new one. So I did. For the Sulawesi trip I decided I should get my own pack. I don’t really like shopping for important things because it has to be based on a lot of considerations and it gives me headaches, but luckily I had a good friend that understand these things to help. Enough! Here’s what I got and hopefully it would help you if you happen to be...

To those that have traveled Indonesia during the celebration of our Independence day, congratulations! You have just saw one of the most festive days of the year simultaneously celebrated throughout our country. Our independence falls on the 17th of August. On this merry day, we have morning ceremonies which, if you're lucky, could be decorated with traditional dances and singing. This applies especially in remote areas. There are also countless flags and items painted in red and white as...