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Giving gifts in Indonesia
Never give a pair of scissors or a knife as a gift to an Indonesian as this implies that you want to sever your relationship with him/her. Muslims should not be given alcohol or any non-halal food...Read full tip...
Try the toy train of Borobudur
Although you might see the whole of Borobudur by foot, it's also enjoyable to see the temple complex aboard a toy train, which passes around the temple as well as between the entrance gate and the museum...Read full tip...
Look for Indonesian mummies
If you're planning to visit Baliem Valley, you may want to see the 250-year-old mummy of the Stone Age tribes Jiwika and Aimika. To get there, you can hire a car from Wamena then drive to the north of...Read full tip...
Trekking along the Baliem River / Sogokmo-Kurima Route
From Wamena, you and your guide can hire a car and drive south of Baliem Valley going to Sogokmo. From Sogkomo, you can start a day trek that will last for four to five hours, passing through the sweet...Read full tip...
Scuba diving and star-gazing in Flores Sea
It's very ideal to dive in Flores sea, the sea that surrounds Komodo, as it is in the "center of the center of marine life in the universe," meaning, it is in the area that has the most diverse...Read full tip...
Climbing Mt. Tangkuban Perahu
If you want to get up close and personal with volcanic activity, it is recommended to try climbing Mt. Tangkuban Perahu, an active volcano shaped like a flipped boat. The volcano is located north of Bandung...Read full tip...
Trekking and camping in Manusela National Park
Explore lowland rain forests, swamps, mangroves, and beach-side forests in Manusela National Park. You can sign up for a three to a seven-day hike to see various species of orchids, about 117 kinds of...Read full tip...
Dance with the shamans of Siberut
Most resorts in Mentawai include cultural presentations in their packages, and the highlight of the presentation is dancing with "Stone Age" shamans. For a more authentic feel of the dance...Read full tip...
Diving in Ambon
Kota Ambon has some of Maluku's best dive spots. The water is clear and full of fish, even in the harbor. You can find plenty of coral reefs just off the coast. The island itself has 33 drop-off points...Read full tip...
Swimming with Waii eels
Northeast of Ambon, near Tulehu port, is a small area called Waii. The site is famous for its giant eels that can grow up to a foot in length. If you're brave, you can swim or play with these eels. To...Read full tip...
Tanjung's brick industry and seafood
Walking along the coast of Kota Ambon, you would see a small village called Tanjung. The village is famous for its odd rock formations that appear like rings of rosette stones encircled by basalt stones...Read full tip...