Indonesia: Why Should We Care About Sustainable Tourism?

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The environment is obviously important to tourism. Both the natural environment (such as beaches, forests, waterways) and the built environment (such as historic buildings and ruins) must be preserved for an area to be environmentally sustainable. Environmental sustainability… Continue Reading

Kalimantan’s Top Jungle Travel Junkies

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Kalimantan’s most celebrated inhabitant is the unbearably human-esque orang-utan. These rich amber–coloured primates with their soulful disposition are an undisputed highlight of the islands fauna and an obvious magnet for tourists. And, Kalimantan has some spectacular jungle journeys… Continue Reading

The Tarsier : King of Cute from Sulawesi

Travejunkieindonesia.com – If you’re visiting Sulawesi’s Tangkoko-Batuangas Dua Saudara Nature Reserve or Lore Lindu National Park, keep your eyes peeled for something looking back at you: a tiny nocturnal primate known as a tarsier. These creatures are recognisable by their… Continue Reading

Happy Valentines Day from The Travel Junkie

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers and friends out there. Don’t be shy to express your love to your special someone, to your family, to your pet, to your camera, to your backpack, and mostly to the… Continue Reading

Jungle Know-How in Indonesia

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The Indonesian jungle is legendary for its terrain: steep slippery pitches and precipitous drops. The trails can be well-worn paths or barely visible breaks in the underbrush. This is no stroll through the park, you’ll need to be… Continue Reading

Moko from the Solor Alor Archipelago

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The Solor Alor archipelago is home to some indigenous tribal groups that are renowned for their Moko drum culture. Alor’s chief fame lies in its mysterious Moko – Bronze drums about 50cm high and 33cm across, tapered in… Continue Reading

Heirloom, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Indonesia

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – where you at now? Hong Kong? Check this out. Restaurateurs Ashton Winkler from Mexico and Vivian Herijanto from Indonesia use six ingredients – chili, tomatoes, cumin, fennel, coriander and onions – in the majority of the dishes they… Continue Reading

Candi Sukuh : One of the Best Sites in the World That Celebrate Sex & Sexuality

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I love sexy Candi Sukuh, Central Java. This site is one of the best sites in the world that celebrate sex & sexuality. One of Java’s most mysterious and striking temples, Candi Sukuh (9am-5pm) stands 900m above sea… Continue Reading

Australians Prefer Bali Holiday Over WA Visit

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Aussies are vacationing in droves overseas with New Zealand, the U.S. and Indonesia as their favourite destinations. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics said that in 2011, Australians made 7.8 million international trips. The strong dollar which… Continue Reading

5 Days Climbing Gunung Rinjani Lombok

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Towering over the entire northern part of the island, the mighty Rinjani volcano is of immense cultural (and climatic) importance for Lombok’s people, while climbing the peak is one of Indonesia’s most exhilarating experiences. The great cone, which… Continue Reading