Meeting Some Tanjung Puting Orangutans

seymour stein.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has sponsored me to share my experience of meeting some Tanjung Puting Orangutans at Tanjung Harapan, Central Kalimantan.

We headed up to the Tanjung Puting National Park – a home to an amazing array of wildlife including it’s world famous orangutans, big trees, lush rainforests, sparkling rivers, etc.

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Sony Xperia Z2, Its New Premium Flagship Waterproof Smartphone With Best Ever Technologies

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

Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) introduces Xperia™ Z2, Sony’s best ever premium waterproof smartphone combining its best display, sound, camera and camcorder experience as well as an exclusive entertainment offer and a growing ecosystem of companion products.

Xperia Z2 is the newest addition to Sony’s premium Z series and will launch globally from March 2014.

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On the River… From Kumai to Tanjung Harapan

we’ll never be royals.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – After watched an amazing welcome dance at Port Kumai. We jumped into the the klotok and stared cruising to Tanjung Harapan while lunch.

Tanjung Harapan is one of orangutan rehabilitation and release posts in Tanjung Puting National ParkCentral Kalimantan, the most astonishing place you could ever imagine.

I’m glad I did. It was 3 hours drove to Tanjung Harapan through the Sekonyer river, but worth every minute of the journey.

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A Refreshing Welcome Dance at Port Kumai, Central Kalimantan

gonna sing you my love song.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies! I was invited to attend a press trip to Tanjung Puting National Park.

And, this day I bring you to enjoy ‘a refreshing welcome dance’ at Port Kumai, Central Kalimantan.

The welcome dance played between women and men with an energetic movement of varied and interesting.

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Your Actions Count Be A Responsible Traveller Help Fight Trafficking

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies and everyone!

UNWTO, UNODC, UNESCO and I support the fight against human trafficking on travels.

And, here are your actions count be a responsible traveller help fight trafficking:

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Warung Soto Sawah Bu Harso

made in heaven. | taken with Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The other day, I was invited to brunch at Warung Soto Sawah Bu Harso, a traditional javanese restaurant in Solo, Central Java.

We sat down in the ‘gedek’ wood-house with a great kroncong tune from local musicians.

And, we ordered ice tea and Soto Bening campur – javanese soup with thin slices of beef and chicken, herbs, bean sprouts, steamed rice, fried onions and a melody of fresh celery.

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Visiting the Library and Knowledge Centre

ring bell, ring bell. | taken with Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Some time ago, someone sent me an email about “How to Find Balance in Your Life”.

I reply with “Living with Style and Spirit: do something brainy and intellectual”.

This day, we bring you to Library and Knowledge Center at Communication Faculty of Padjadjaran University to find balance in our life.

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Go To The Kamojang Crater

explore scene.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies!

This day, we bring you to Kawah Kamojang or (the Kamojang crater), Bandung regency, West Java.

The first geothermal wells in Indonesia were drilled at Kamojang in 1926 by the Dutch colonial government.

Kawah Kamojang, the site of the first modern geothermal plant that has defused the once spectacular geyser activity and replaced it with huge pipes.

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Kampung Naga, A Small Piece of Heaven

human touch.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – This day, my Norwegian friends and I bring you to the Kampung Naga, Tasikmalaya, West Java – a traditional village and a museum piece of Sundanese architecture and village life.

We took a long, peaceful walk in the warm tropical.

The village is home to 120 families, who preserve the old ways of life despite the crowds of travel junkies that pass through here during the peak season.

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