Stretching for almost 4000 miles from the west to the east, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. Consists of many cultures and tribes which make Indonesia as the richest country in the term of the culture. There are thousands of different cultures in Indonesia, the historical events, tradition and buildings, Indonesia traditional food is also influenced by some foreign culture like the Chinese, India, Middle East and even Europe. Food is inseparable aspect in Indonesian tradition. It’s because in almost every traditional ceremony held, there are …

Indonesia is one of the most popular tourist destination countries in the world. The famous of its culture, tradition, and of course its hospitality. Although for the last few years, Indonesia condition is a little bit unstable, and there are some security issues regarding Indonesia, but the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia is steadily climbing. It must be confessed that there is so much that Indonesia still needs to do. Besides a much more aggressive promotional effort, it needs much more tourism support, namely accommodations, restaurants, transportation, and infrastructure. …

The excursion which forms a part of the so-called agro-tourism program, was first introduced in 1987. The tea plantation tour was initiated by the government of Indonesia through the cooperation of several state-owned plantations and various travel bureaus. Different agencies offer a different package of the tour. Some opt for the simple visit the plantation and factory program followed by tea and lunch. Others add a cultural show to their tea and lunch hour. Some even offer an overnight stay at the plantation villas. The price offered by agencies in …

What makes a museum so exceptional?. A museum as described by the Encyclopedia Americana is an institution, “serving the three main functions of collections, preservation, and presentations of objects. Such objects may be specimens of nature, related to geology, astronomy or biology, or they may illustrate the creations of man in history, art or science. The changing emphasis in museum on one or another of these three functions reflects changes in philosophies and way of living. Like other institutions, a museum bears witness to the interests, ambitions, and attitudes of …

The modern art of Indonesia may be simply defined as works of art created by Indonesian artists of the present time. These works, which bear the conception of esthetics, experiences, ideas, and reactions to the present life in Indonesia, stem from the Indonesian awareness of the artists. There’s no denying the fact that the modern art of Indonesia is a manifestation of Western modern art, which is created in the language and problems of Indonesia. It is the course of the Indonesian culture that will eventually decide its role in …

Netherlands is known for tulips, dykes, windmills and such, its beaches are not usually one of them. And yet, north of the mainland is a string of islands fringed with ribbons of the most pristine sands. These are known as the Wadden Islands and they are separated from the mainland by the Waddenzee, or Wadden sea. The word ‘wad’ means wetlands and this region, shaped by the dynamic interplay between strong tidal currents and the wind, is considered to be the Netherlands’ last true wilderness. This rich natural diversity …