Climbing Mt. Gede
A still active volcano, Mt. Gede is one of the most-climbed mountains in Indonesia. The main route begins at Kebon Raya Cibodas, where you obtain a permit, and entails a five to six hour climb to the summit. The track is well marked. About three quarters of the way up is a hut in a [...]
Melati Dari Jayagiri
Di puncak bukit Telah saling janji Telah terjadi Janji sehidup semati Melati dari Jayagiri Kuterawang keindahan kenangan Hari-hari lalu di mataku Tatapan yang lembut dan penuh kasih … Kuingat di malam itu Kau beri daku senyum kedamaian Hati yang teduh dalam dekapan Dan kubiarkan kau kecup bibirku Mentari kelak kan tenggelam Gelap kan datang dingin [...]
Sri Baduga Museum, West Java’s historical treasury
An orange mailbox dating from the Dutch colonial period, located to the left of the entrance, welcomes visitors to the Sri Baduga Museum in Bandung.
Barli Museum Boots Bandung’s Fame
Just 110 unsold works of the late artist Barli Sasmitawinata remain in Bandung’s Barli Museum as part of an exhibition held since the painter died earlier this year, aged 85.
Outing Near Pangandaran
Some 12 km west of Pangandaran along the coastal road is Batu Hiu, a bizarre rock right on the coats. Its name means “shark rock,” though shark are not to be found anywhere in the whole coastal area. This huge rock is covered with smooth grass, ha prop-rooted pandanus palms, and provides a fine vista [...]
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