Through the Puncak Pass
Indonesia, Java, Puncak. Green hills covered with tea plants in the Puncak Pass. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) If you travel from Jakarta to Bandung you can pass through the scenic Puncak pass, about 90...
View ArticleGunung Kawi
Bali, Gianyar, Gunung Kawi. An 11th century temple complex close to Tampaksiring. On the eastern part there is five temples or shrines. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Gunung Kawi is the largest and maybe also...
View ArticleUjung Kulon National Park
Ujung Kulon is offering a wide variety of landscapes with beaches, swamps, forests and corral reefs (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Ujung Kulon National Park is located on a peninsula at the extreme west part...
View ArticleBanyuwangi and the eastern tip of Java
Java, Banyuwangi. Looking south towards Ketapang and Banyuwangi. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) On the easternmost part of Java there are three volcanoes that all are nature reserves; Bromo-Tengger, the Yang...
View ArticleSurabaya, city of heroes
Surabaya. These ships, called Pinisi, are unique to Indonesia. This is still a common way of transport. Kalimas harbor. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Surabaya is East Java’s largest and Indonesia’s second...
View ArticleTana Toraja Traditional Settlement
Traditional Toraja House in Kete Kesu Village, Tana Toraja – South Sulawesi Tana Toraja is located in the Northern part of the South Sulawesi Province. Situated between Latimojong Mountain range and...
View ArticleGrowing of Rice
Bali, Badung, Seseh. Balis gold, a fully grown ricestraw. Rise is not only food, it is a very important part of the Balinese and Indonesian culture and history. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Few things, if...
View ArticleGoa Gajah – The Elephant Cave
Bali, Gianyar, Goa Gajah. The elephant cave. The cave entrance area. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) The mysterious Goa Gajah (elephant cave) is one of the oldest relics on Bali. The exact time of origin is...
View ArticleHistory of Bintan
Riau Islands, Bintan. View over Tanjung Pinang. Parts of the city are built on stilts (from helicopter). (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Due to it’s strategic location and size Bintan has a rich history. Riau...
View ArticleGianyar
Bali, Gianyar. Some of the many large statues in this area. Close to the center of Gianyar city. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Traditionally Gianyar has been the richest district on Bali, today about half the...
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