Blogs from Banten, Java, Indonesia, Asia

Baduy village was on my "to go destinations" for a long time. It's an Indonesian version of the Amish people given the similarity of their concept of living: community based living, no modern technology and being self reliant. Located 120 km from Jakarta, there are a few Baduy villages in the area, consisting of Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy) and Baduy Luar (outer Baduy). The Baduy Dalam tribes are not allowed to wear footwear and only wear white color clothing, while their kin at Baduy Luar wear black clothing. All clothings were hand sewn. The Baduy Luar people are those who have left Baduy Dalam, and once left, they are not allowed to return. The Baduy Luar have the benefits of using technologies but remained strict in following other traditions. Up to a few years ago, Baduy ... read more

Green Earth in Banten "Undercover", that is a title that is brought to the event to commemorate Earth Day in 2011, with the theme "From You To Our Earth Together". Do something for the survival of the earth, for us, our children and grandchildren, a little action for change, by planting trees. So little picture of an event which was held on 23-24 April 2011. Organized by the Indonesian Kaskus Traveller (KIT) and Banten Backpacker in The Tunda Island, Subdistrict Tirtayasa, Serang regency - Banten. First Day, 23 April 2011 The series began by visiting historic places in the area of Banten Lama, especially for participants who are members of the Traveller Indonesian Caucus (KIT) because the majority live outside of Serang. While personnel Banten Backpacker only participate in events on the Tunda Island, including myself ... read more

Ujung Kulon Attraction The tree entrance points for visitors to Ujung Kulon National are Taman Jaya, Peucang Island and Handeuluem Island. Two less visited regions, Panaitan Island and Gunung Honje Range, can be reached from these entrance Points or direct from Labuan TAMANJAYA AREA The village of Tamanjaya, where the road down the coast line ends, is just side the park boundary. This is the main entry point for trekking into the badul islandpark and visiting Handeuleum Island This pleasant village provide into kampong life and offers both short and long walks in Gunung Honje area and the south coast. Boat trips to Handeuleum and Peucang Islands can be made from Tamanjaya. WALK AND TRIP This short walk meadering through Tamanjaya village and paddy fields leads to a hot spring just inside the park just ... read more