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.
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
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.
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.
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am very impatient. I have difficulties to concentrate for a long time. I am often disproportionately emotional.
I also have to say that I love sleeping and very much enjoy to sometimes not do anything.
I take many walks alone or with friends. That is especially nice in Indonesia. Otherwise, I visit beaches, libraries, museums and galleries and check out exhibitions.
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Jakarta is the center of government, economic, and trade center, with an area of the city reached 661 square kilometers.
And, librarians are our friends. In the nonstop tsunami of global information, librarians provide us with floaties and teach us to swim.
“In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.” – Mark Twain
Ooh when I got library card, that was when my life began. Well, are you in Jakarta? and, wants to visit some libraries. So, here are 20 best libraries in Jakarta:
welcome to lobster shack, sir junkie, and sony NEX-7
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – “Wula Guda Nyinda” Come this way…
The other day, I was invited to lunch at Lobster Shack, Western Australia. Here, Lobster Shack. Super PERFECTOOOOO!!!
“Travel Junkie Indonesia know more of Western Australia than most locals here!” said Christine Tomlinson (one of the best tour-guide in WA) to me.
Indian Ocean Rock Lobsters are a 3rd generation, family-owned company and have been lobster fishing for more than 40 years.
amazing sepa island, jakarta | camera sony ericsson w880i
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – People are always asking me what to do in Jakarta and you think Jakarta is Indonesia’s most hip city or not, there’s no denying the city’s special place in the world today.
That’s why I want to share some of the most unique experiences and things to do in this capital city. Jakarta isn’t meant to be seen, it’s meant to be experienced. ENJOY JAKARTA!
So, here are 45 unique excursions in Jakarta, Indonesia:
stunning view over jakarta from 2126 | camera Sony NEX-79
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Last week, I took a stay experience in Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta, and it was AWESOME!
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta has been one of leading 5-star hotels in the bustling city of Indonesian capital.
With its easy elegance, superb facilities and convenient location, the multi-award winning Shangri-La is the home away from home for discerning travel junkies, and a favorite dining and socializing venue for the Jakarta residents.
nishimura staff dressed in kimono | camera Sony NEX-7
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Last sunday, I was invited to special lunch at Nishimura, Japanese restaurant.
Nishimura offers authentic Japanese cuisine, presenting a combination of fresh ingredients and traditional Japanese cooking style. Sushi and Sashimi, Teppanyaki and Kaiseki are to name a view. The dishes portray fine quality of detailed Japanese cuisine art.
My friend Dian Onno is always a reluctant participant in my food blogging assignments in Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta. She always ‘complains’ that by the time I finish taking photos of the dish, her food is cold haha!
Nishimura, reflects the ambience of both traditional and modern Japanese eatery, decorated with paper lanterns, black lacquer tables and natural stone pathways under the bamboo-roofed aisle.
shang palace peking duck | camera Sony NEX-7
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Last Saturday, I was invited to special dine at Shang Palace, an elegant and tranquil restaurant features classic provincial Chinese cuisine.
The skilled, imaginative Chinese chefs prepare wide selections of Cantonese and other traditional delicacies.
Shang Palace is featured with tranquil look combining contemporary and classic Chinese decor. It was large and spacious.. and it had a ‘fine dining” feel to it.
amazing sangalaki, sony nex-7, and travel junkie | photo by ridwan doank
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The rooftop boat in Derawan Islands holds some exceptional view anytime of the day.
What you are seeing above is the tropical loveland, the Sangalaki Island. Sir hartanto and friends behaved like perfect angels for the whole day.
I had a brilliant day. I was completely NOT STRESSED. I was beaming with a relaxed glow.