on kora-kora at tanjung pilawang

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Experiencing new things and having shifts in perspective. This is probably why I travel so much. Balance is also important. So as much as I love music and movies, I need my walks and rides through nature. My friends and locals are my family so quality time, communicating and spending time with them is important to me.

Once upon a time on an island of spices. I had a really wonderful, simple, but meaningful day. I’ve been in Tobelo, North Halmahera for Congress of the Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago.

Yeah! The people of Tobelo are proud to call themselves descendants of changa, or pirates.

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Oh my. I found this old photos of my friends and I in Ikat style in the National Alliance of Indigenous People Congress. And, I totally choked up with delight and nostalgia.

It our Ikat style. Wear a cool headband from Ikat. Let your inner beauty shine. It was AMAZING!!!

Ikat style vary according to the village and the gender of the wearer, and some styles are reserved for special purposes.

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wsatcc in Lokananta studio, Solo | photo by wsatcc

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies, I have some very exciting news to share!

I am a big fan of White Shoes & The Couples Company. Wooooohoooooo… White Shoes & The Couples Company Sings Indonesian Folk Songs.

EP Special Edition. Only a limited amount of 1000 copies made. Series numbered. Stamped from number 0001 to 1000. In this Mini Album contains 5 songs, namely: Jangi Janger, Tjangkurileung, Te O Rendang O, Lembe-Lembe, and Tam Tam Buku.

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Jakarta is the center of government, economic, and trade center, with an area of the city reached 661 square kilometers.

“Real museums are places where Time is transformed into Space.” – Orhan Pamuk

Are you in Jakarta? Whether you want to mull over ancient or recent history, or you’re on a modern art pilgrimage or simply wish to be taken by surprise, Jakarta is prized for its museums and has something for everyone. Prepare to be intrigued, engrossed and awestruck.

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brand new rektorat building | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am SO excited to tell you all about this update. I graduated from Padjadjaran University’s Information and Library Department in Bandung in 2007.

“To succeed in this day and age, all you need to be ahead of the pack is to be informed, and turn the information into transformation for your betterment and that of others.” – Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

Over six years have passed, and it seems that lately I have found myself returning, I love knowledge sharing with possibility of being useful to people.

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JW1920 to shark bay | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Visit national park is one of Travel Junkie Indonesia favourite activities. I’m a big fans of Western Australia’s National Parks.

“I adore Shark Bay, and I love Little Lagoon, Monkey Mia and Shell Beach – the colours of the water and coastline are just glorious.” -Travel Junkie Indonesia said.

Western Australia boasts a world-class parks system, which protects some of the most stunning formations and landscapes on Earth.

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dock jumping | photo by @ichipratiwi

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The sun is out and it is time to get tanned, take a break, and live this life of luxury.

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page” ~ St. Augustine

I had a brilliant day. I was completely NOT STRESSED. Travel is the greatest medicine. Be a travel junkie. Without travel, the rich and poor live in the same house.

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peace symbol with malenge bajo kids | photo by @redjopi

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies, I hope you all had a fantastic start to the new day, we certainly had a memorable and relaxing few weeks.

Here in Indonesia. one consistency is the two finger peace symbol.

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” – John Lennon

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I can honestly say I haven’t been bored in Australia.

Travel is life. And if you miss travel, you miss life. From travel, I learned so much about the earth, culture, people, music, architect, etc.

Talk about architect. The Australian architect Christopher Polly has converted a bungalow into a modern two-storey house.

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palue island in the mid-1930s

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The world is getting smaller every year. The Indonesian archipelago has long been a favorite for travel junkies.

Are you in Sikka regency of East Nusa Tenggara? Let’s visit Palue Island. It is part of Lesser Sunda Islands.

It is WONDERFUL. Palue can be reached from Maumere, a city in Flores, which takes six hours by wooden motorboat.

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