Gedung Sate

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

Once the Headquaters of the Ducth East India Company, Gedung Sate on Jl. Diponegoro is now an important city landmark and also serves as the office of the west java administration . It`s name is taken from the shape of it`s roof –which is actually meant to represant six guilders, the cost of the buildngs. » Read More

Jalan Braga

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

Jl. Braga is one of the oldest and most important streets in Bandung. Originally running from the train tracks to the south, it is now  a busy shopping and cultural area. There are several interesting antique shops along the road, as well as traditional craft stores and exellent shop selling leather and snakeskin products. Important » Read More

Bandung

25th April, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Bandung is the capital of West-Java. The city is located around 180Km southeast of jakarta. Heritage building from the days whem Bandung was known as “the Paris of Java” are still very much evident, several art deco building can be seen giving Bandung a unique feel and athmosphere. With a relatively high elevation above sea level, » Read More

Pangandaran Beach

25th April, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Beach and marine recreation facilities include wind surfing, boating, swimming and camping, as well as sea fishing. Pangandaran also noted for it’s spectacularly colorful sunsets. Other beautiful nearby beaches that are well worth a visit include Cangkrungan, Batu Hiu, Batu Layar and Cirengganis. Read More

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

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Lintas Selatan (the west coast)

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

Lintas selatan is the name of the recently finished road that follows the sea from north to south. Altough accomodation is scarce the are has some amazing landscape and is a real adventure. A recommended route would be accessing from the city of Garut to Pameumpeuk then south all the way to pangandaran. Read More

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