Latitudes Magazine online focuses on Southeast Asia. Click on the image above for free access to the site.Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Social Life in Jakarta & Beyond
What is there to do in Jakarta and elsewhere? Where can I go to be entertained, get fit, or make new friends? Read the following tips for answers to these questions, and please feel free to make corrections or add suggestions in the comments box. Thank you / terima kasih! [Read More]
Geography Words in Bahasa Indonesia
Here is a list of geography-related words in Bahasa Indonesia. If you have suggestions for corrections or additions, please submit comments in the text box at the end of the post on this page. Thank you! / Terima kasih! Arus -> current or stream Barat -> west Bintang [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]
Candi & Pura (Temples) in Indonesia
Buddhism and Hinduism have had long histories in Indonesia. In Bahasa Indonesia, “candi” refers to ancient Hindu and/or Buddhist temples. The term can also be applied to non-religious structures dated from the same historical periods. “Pura” is [Read More]
Maps Galore!
Here is a starter list of websites that have Indonesian maps. If you have an additional suggestion, please leave a comment in the text box below. Thank you / terima kasih! Dr. Robert Cribb’s Digital Atlas of Indonesian History: Click here for special Indonesia [Read More]
Study Abroad Websites
Here are some website links to get you started on your search for study abroad programs. Additional suggestions are most welcome in the comments box below: East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools: http://www.earcos.org GoAbroad.com: http://www.goabroad.com Office [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]
