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Indonesia

Hidden Gems – Turi Beach Resort

2011-05-25 by Phil Butler

Turi Beach Resort

Today’s Hidden Gem is the Turi Beach Resort in Singapore. Situated in the Northeast part of Batam Island, Turi is just 35 minutes from Singapore, but a world away from the cares of man. The lush land and seascapes of this boutique resort could literally liberate you.

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia vacations, Batam Island, beach getaway, Indonesia, Indonesian getaway, Indonesian resorts, Singapore resort, Singapore tourism, Singapore vacations, Turi Beach Resport

Indonesian Shadow Puppets Come To Life

2011-05-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

If you thought that puppetry was a little outdated and tired in today’s age of television and the internet – you might want to think again. While Punch and Judy may have had their day, there’s a lot to be said for the unique charms of “Wayang” shadow puppetry in Indonesia. The “dalang” puppet master […]

Tags: Bali puppet show, Bali shadow puppets, Bali wayang, Dalang, Indonesia, Indonesia puppet show, Indonesia puppets, Indonesia shadow puppets, Indonesian wayang, Jakarta puppet show, Jakarta wayang, punch and judy, puppetry, Rama and Sinta, shadow puppetry, Shadow Puppets, Wayang

Caterpillars Swarm Across Bali

2011-04-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beaches remain unaffected, as Bali expects to see a growth in tourist arrivals for 2011

Indonesia’s popular holiday island Bali has been invaded by swarms of rash-causing caterpillars, officials have admitted.

Tags: Bali, Bali Tourism Agency, caterpillar swarm, caterpillars, Denpasar, Holiday island, Ida Bagus Subhiksu, Indonesia, Java, Java caterpillars, Made Putra Suryawan

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