Travel Like Pirates in Tobelo

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… Continue Reading

A Sunny Afternoon in Derawan Island

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… Continue Reading

A Postcard From 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.… Continue Reading

How We Begin Our Day in Derawan Islands

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.… Continue Reading

6 Reasons Travel Junkies Love Kakaban Island

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I can honestly say I haven’t been bored in Kakaban Island. Travel is life. And if you miss travel, you miss life. To me, boring is traffic, packed trains, supermarket queues, looking for parking spaces, not seeing the… Continue Reading

5 Tips in Exploring Kakaban Island

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The sun is out and it is time to get tanned, take a break, and go on a holiday. Taking a vacation to Kakaban Island is a an optimal chance for relaxation, adventure, and exploration. But, what about… Continue Reading

Between the Sunset, the Sea, Pawole Island and Kakara Island

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Once upon a time on an island of spices. I had a really wonderful, simple, but meaningful day. The world is getting smaller every year. April 2012, I’ve been in Tobelo, North Halmahera for Congress of the Indigenous… Continue Reading

The Chemistry Between Borneo

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Sharing a spectacular view from Tarakan to Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. We spotted this beautiful landscape of sunset and deep gold sky over Borneo. It was FREAKING PERFECTOOOO!!! This picture is part of Discover Derawan Islands blog series:

Extraordinary Experiences Nias War Dance

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – A few years ago, I was invited to the glamorous Nias Cultural Passage with Sony Alpha. Nias is best known for its diversity of festivals and celebration. The ‘wave’ is superb and has deservedly kept this far-flung island… Continue Reading

Discover Derawan Islands

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some very exciting news to share! I have been invited to attend Discover Derawan islands in early March, in a trip sponsored by wisatakita.com. And I’m SO GOING! We took a 6 day trip to Derawan… Continue Reading

Rock You Like A Travel Junkie In Sangalaki Island

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I love a good holiday! The perfect spot for endless summer nights in wonderful islands. Enjoying his meditation with the mindheart-blowing view from the Sangalaki Island, Derawan Islands – East Kalimantan. Sangalaki is the world capital of Mantas.

Getting Skinny Dipping in Tobelo

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – April 2012, I’ve been in Tobelo for three weeks and I figured it was about time I started to live a bit more like a local. Why did I get skinny dipping in Tobelo? Travel has done some… Continue Reading