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1. Fly from Denpasar in Bali or Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia Malaysian Borneo is only a two-hour, super cheap flight from Bali or the Malaysian mainland. It’s rural, wild and full of adventure and best of all – you’re almost guaranteed to see an orang-utan. Although Borneo is much more expensive than other places in South East Asia such as Thailand 2. Either stay in Borneo for a long time or pre-book everything This is going to be the best way for you to save money. I would recommend staying a long time and only pre-booking things that are really needed like diving in Sipadang . I just turned up to most of my activities and that meant I didn’t have to pay ridiculous prices for tours booked online. If you’re short on time check out my article on which popular activities are needed to be booked with a guide. 3. Drink alcohol at the Underground Supermarket Bars These hidden treasures are the Holy Grail of drinking in Borneo. Due to Malaysian Borneo being a predominantly Muslim country yo...

Libur panjang tidak harus melulu di Pulau Jawa, masih banyak tempat wisata asyik yang ada di luar Jawa, seperti Pulau Kalimantan . Bingung menentukan tempat wisata? Berikut adalah 5 tempat wisata asyik di Pulau Kalimantan . Libur panjang akhir pekan sudah ada di depan mata, jika bosan dengan liburan di Pulau Jawa, Pulau Kalimantan bisa menjadi pilihan. Lingkungannya yang masih dikelilingi hutan rimbun dan udara sejuk, menjajikan liburan tenang dengan suasana yang asri. Kalau bingung menentukan pilihan untuk berlibur di Pulau Kalimantan, mungkin 5 tempat berikut bisa menginspirasi. Inilah 5 tempat wisata asyik di Pulau Kalimantan yang dihimpun detikTravel, Kamis (21/3/2012): 1. Kepulauan Derawan, Kalimantan Timur Inilah surga diving kedua di Indonesia, setelah Raja Ampat yang menjadi buah bibir banyak orang pada tahun 2011, yaitu Kepulauan Derawan di Kalimantan Timur. Kepulauan ini terkenal dengan keindahan alam ba...

Six Places to Visit in Borneo – Visit Pulau Kalimantan Sources : borneotoday.com Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is geographically divided into two sections. The northern part of Borneo is considered to be still in Malaysia while the southern part of the island, known as Pulau Kalimantan, is considered to be a part of Indonesia . Borneo is one of those mysterious destinations where travelers find that everything is off the beaten path. The island is deeply steeped in ancient tribal history, which still heavily influences Borneo today. Over four million tribal natives, divided into 450 ethno-linguistic groups, still inhabit Borneo today. Borneo is covered by thick, lush tropical rainforests and rivers that crisscross the island like major highway system. In fact, they are – most people in Borneo do still travel by boat and lots of the island’s commerce is related to the river ways. Borneo’s tourism industry relies heavily on the natural beauty of its lan...

Ring of Fire: An Indonesia Odyssey Based on the Emmy award-winning documentary series of the same name, Ring of Fire is a first-person account of the adventures of two English brothers as they explore the astonishingly rich cultures of the Indonesian islands. nduring record of a vanishing world. British brothers Lawrence and Lorne Blair set out in the 1960s on a marvelous, thought-provoking, ten-year adventure through the 3,000-mile length of the remote Indonesian archipelago. Inspired by a dog-eared copy of Alfred Russell Wallace's The Malay Archipelago -and his nineteenth century voyage of scientific exploration and discovery--their unforgettable odyssey set sail out of the Celebes (Sulawesi) for the Spice Islands on a perilous schooner crossing with the seafaring Bugis. Tossed to and fro from home port Makassar to isolated Aru Island-stalked all the way by rotting ship beams and the specter of pirates-they were rewarded with one of the rarest sights on earth-the fluffy wh...

The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The World Readers) Book Description Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, encompassing nearly eighteen thousand islands. The fourth-most populous nation in the world, it has a larger Muslim population than any other. The Indonesia Reader is a unique introduction to this extraordinary country. Assembled for the traveler , student, and expert alike, the Reader includes more than 150 selections: journalists’ articles, explorers’ chronicles, photographs, poetry, stories, cartoons, drawings, letters, speeches, and more. Many pieces are by Indonesians; some are translated into English for the first time. All have introductions by the volume’s editors. Well-known figures such as Indonesia’s acclaimed novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer and the American anthropologist Clifford Geertz are featured alongside other artists and scholars, as well as politicians, revolutionaries, colonists, scientists, and activists. Organized chron...

With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of your Indonesian trip. Our 9th edition of Indonesia will take you to the best beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields in Sumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok and to a traditional dance in Ubud. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Discover natural Indonesia with our special color chapter Detailed Itineraries for planning the perfect trip Green Index helps you step lightly on your travels Indonesia is amazingly diverse. Their national motto, "Bhinneka tunggal ika" ("Unity in diversity") is a testament to that. As such, writing a guidebook encompassing the whole is a feat in and of itself. This guide provides a histor...