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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... [read more]
The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... [read more] Blog: the bento box that is bali
Date: March 1st 2007
Bali. It’s a place unlike the rest of Indonesia. I would consider it a different country if it didn't use Indonesian Rupiah as its currency. When first arriving, you can see a huge difference. The people look different. The buildings are different. The biggest change is the large percentage of Hindu and Buddhist followers. Indonesia has more Muslims than any other country in the world. In Bali, ... read more
Date: March 1st 2007
Bali. It’s a place unlike the rest of Indonesia. I would consider it a different country if it didn't use Indonesian Rupiah as its currency. When first arriving, you can see a huge difference. The people look different. The buildings are different. The biggest change is the large percentage of Hindu and Buddhist followers. Indonesia has more Muslims than any other country in the world. In Bali, ... read more
