Tangkuban Prahu (volcano)

23rd August, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

A visit to Tangkuban Prahu provides a unique opportunity to look down into the huge crater of a volcano. A paved road all the way to the top of the volcano and private vehicles can actually be driven right up to the rim of the crater. Tangkuban Perahu is just 40-minutes drive to the north » Read More

Wayang Golek(puppet theater)

22nd August, 2008 - Posted by pierre - No Comments

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10th August, 2008 - Posted by pierre - No Comments

West java is rich in traditions, has spectacular landscape it is the  home of the friendly and humorous sundanese. Werever you go you will be greeted with a smile and you will be amazed by what you see. After 15 years of traveling around the province i still am amazed and grow founder of it. After » Read More

Sunda Highlands

3rd June, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

The are south of bandung offers breathtaking landcapes, active volcanoes, misted tea plantations, amazing ricefields terraces, virgin jungles, all still unspoiled by tourism and only a few hours from Bandung. The sunda highlands is one of asia’s best kept secret. Read More

Puncak

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Renowned for its cool climate since the dutch era, the Puncak (summit in indonesian) area provides a refreshing outdoor experience for nature lovers just a short drive into the hills South of Jakarta. Enjoy the Serenity and peace of this special area as you wander through established tea plantations taking in the sorrounding views of » Read More

Pelabuhan Ratu

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

The Legendary home of the queen of the south seas, Pelabuhan Ratu offers magnificient views of the rugged southerm Indian Ocean coast. The are is enchanted by the beautiful twinkling lights from fishing boats scattered across the bay at night while the variety of fish they catch makes Pelabuhan Ratu a seafood lovers paradise. For » Read More

Ciater hotsprings

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Situated at norh from Bandung on the way to Subang, you can enjoy hot water and cool air at the same time. The hot spring water is good for skin medicating cure and rheumatism or just for relaxing. The area is truly beautiful surrounded by green tea fields. Accomodation is readily available. Read More

Jeans street(Jalan Cihampelas)

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

A perpect place to find any kind of denim jeans and apparels with good quality at reasonable price. View Fantastic Shopfront designs , find unique apparels and mingle with the younger Bandung crowd. Be aware that the street is full with visitors during weekend and holidays. Read More

Factory Outlets

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Originally meant for export garment factories to sell overstocks to locals at bargain prices, many factory outlets ( without the factory itself)are now  open in many places around  the city, still with bargain prices tags. The biggest concentration of outlets is on Jl. Martadinata(riau). Cloths, shoes, wallets, handbags are some of items you will find » Read More

Saung Anklung Udjo

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Situated on jalan padasuka 118, saung angklung udjo is an important tourism destination in Indonesia. Watch live tradisional performances such as sundanese gamelan, wayang golek or wooden puppets, traditional dances , or experience yourself to play the angklung together with children. The Saung also has a display room selling handmade craft souvenirs. Read More

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