Indonesia, Sumatra
The island of Sumatra impresses with its exceptional wild landscapes and cultural diversity. Although palm oil and rubber plantations have conquered large areas in recent decades, the jungle is still omnipresent, as in the Gunung Leuser National Park, which is more than twice the size of Bali. In total, 2.5 million hectares of forest are […]
Indonesia, Sumatra
The Sumatran Rainforest Heritage Site (2.5 million ha) comprises three national parks: Gunung Leuser, Kerinci Seblat and Bukit Baristan Selatan. This site has immense potential for the long-term preservation of Sumatra’s unique flora and fauna, including many endangered species. The protected area is home to some 10,000 plant species, including 17 endemic genera, as well […]
Indonesia, Java
Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, lies at the north-western tip of Java, spread out over a marshy alluvial plain, and ends facing the sea on a strange network of flooded canals dating back to colonial times. It is one of Asia’s most congested and polluted cities. Its exponential development has turned it into a dense, multicultural city, […]
Indonesia, Java
Java has always been the object of covetousness, the starting point of invasions, the cradle of civilizations and the sanctuary of religions. From the Sunda Strait to Bali over a distance of 1,200 km, this island alone boasts 17 volcanoes with a reputation for danger… A typical example of arc volcanism, this subduction zone is […]
Indonesia, Small Indonesian islands
Off the coast of Papua, Raja Ampat is to Indonesia what Halong Bay is to Vietnam, only much larger: 610 islets sprinkled over 4.5 million hectares, 753 km of sandy beaches and probably the greatest marine biodiversity in the world. Located in the “Coral Triangle”, the Raja Ampat islands are renowned for their uniquely rich […]
Bali, Indonesia
Bali commonly evokes the end of the world, the image of a sandy beach, a little paradise on Earth. However, Bali is also the magnificence of its landscapes of rice paddies, mountains and volcanoes, its distinctive architecture, unique religious customs, an unrivalled welcome from its people, a varied gastronomy with new flavors… under the perfect […]
Bali, Indonesia
All the sacred rituals of daily life help the Balinese to achieve spiritual fulfillment and happiness, harmony and peace. During the Odalan, the most common festival, the coming of the gods is celebrated on each anniversary of the temple’s foundation. People dress in traditional costumes and women carry offerings on their heads to the temple. […]