‘YouTube Highlights from Indonesia’ Archives
On the importance of shoes
Here are some quick background notes for this YouTube highlight: Title – “A Unique Approach to Rehab in Indonesia: Junkie Shoes” Location – Bogor, Indonesia YouTube Description - Published on Dec 7, 2012 “We traveled to Indonesia to buy sandals [Read More]
Indonesian Idol
Indonesian Idol is a televised singing competition. It is part of the Idol franchise started by Simon Fuller in the United Kingdom. Since its beginning in 2004, Indonesian Idol has been one of the most popular programs in the country. Indonesian Idol‘s Official [Read More]
Pencak Silat
Pencak silat is a form of martial arts from/in Indonesia. More information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencak_Silat . The following video from YouTube was uploaded in 2007 and shows the Indonesian national pencak silat demoteam at the World of Martial [Read More]
Exploring Kalimantan in Indonesia
The following YouTube video highlight covers a number of locations in Kalimantan. Viewers will see photographs of people, natural wonders, urban settings, the arts, clothing, cultural dances, and architecture. If the video above does not work, you can watch it at [Read More]
Photos of Pontianak in West Kalimantan
This YouTube video highlight shows a wide variety of photographs taken in Pontianak, the capital city of West Kalimantan. The city is also known as Kota Khatulistiwa meaning “Equator City” since it is located almost precisely on the equator. If the [Read More]
Exploring Sumatra
The following YouTube video highlight covers a number of cities in Sumatra. Viewers will see images of people, natural wonders, urban settings, arts and crafts, clothing, food, cultural dances, and architecture. If the video does not work for some reason, you can [Read More]
PULAU – Indo Surf Film
If you love the ocean and especially surfing, check out this YouTube video highlight: PULAU – Indo Surf Film A short surf movie filmed in Indonesia (North Sumatra – Bali) during 2011 season by Ricardo Borghi & Joyce Grisotto. If the video does [Read More]
Journey through Indonesia
“M” is for “montage.” Online via YouTube, you can find a nice montage of travel photography and videos titled “Journey through Indonesia”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MX1y0tgJFM (Clicking on the link above will open the video in a [Read More]
Backpack(er) Travel Photography
Here’s a great video from YouTube highlighting travel photography from Yogyakarta and Surakarta. There’s a nice mix of scenes of everyday life, animals, and some popular tourist destinations. Backpack Travel Photography Indonesia Yogyakarta & Surakarta [Read More]
Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is located on the outskirts of Jakarta. The “Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park” is an Indonesia-specific cultural and historical theme park. Think of “It’s a Small World” in the United States. A map and [Read More]
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