Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Oh my. I found this old photos of my friends and I in Ikat style in the National Alliance of Indigenous People Congress. And, I totally choked up with delight and nostalgia.

It our Ikat style. Wear a cool headband from Ikat. Let your inner beauty shine. It was AMAZING!!!

Ikat style vary according to the village and the gender of the wearer, and some styles are reserved for special purposes.

In parts of Nusa Tenggara, high-quality ikat is part of a bride’s dowry. Until recently on Sumba, only members of the highest clans could make and wear ikat textiles.

We were having an indigenous party at the indigenous market in Tobelo, North Halmahera.

The whole point travel junkies are free people. These guidelines are what you need to really become and embellish your travel junkie lifestyle, but travel junkies, remember, are signs for freedom.

Sigh, I love my travel style so much that it drives me crazy. Ooh Ikat style, you stole my heart.

Photography by Adrian Mulya.

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wsatcc in Lokananta studio, Solo | photo by wsatcc

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies, I have some very exciting news to share!

I am a big fan of White Shoes & The Couples Company. Wooooohoooooo… White Shoes & The Couples Company Sings Indonesian Folk Songs.

EP Special Edition. Only a limited amount of 1000 copies made. Series numbered. Stamped from number 0001 to 1000. In this Mini Album contains 5 songs, namely: Jangi Janger, Tjangkurileung, Te O Rendang O, Lembe-Lembe, and Tam Tam Buku.

For the most part, the recording process of this minialbum was specifically done live at Lokananta recording studio in Solo, from 25 to 28 October 2012.

This was done as a tribute to the heyday of Indonesian pop music and, of course, to Lokananta. This collection of recorded songs is like a journal that chronicles our experiences in reviving the sparkle of the golden era in the Indonesian pop music yesteryear.

It has an oeuvre by the legendary Pasundan artist Mang Koko Koswara in “Tjangkurileung”, a classic Malay nursery rhyme type of song “Tam Tam Buku” a.k.a “Trang Trang Kolantrang” or “Chock Chock Kundong”, the legendary Broery & The Pros styled Amboina serenade in”Lembe-Lembe”, as well as a pop song in Moluccas lingo, refined and sung by our latest favorite forgotten figure, Max Lesiangi.

More information, visit whiteshoesandthecouplescompany.org and demajors.com.

It is White Shoes & The Couples Company hope that these recordings obtain a place in travel junkies life, and can continuously be joyfully enjoyed.

So, what songs has inspired you to travel in Indonesia?

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Jakarta is the center of government, economic, and trade center, with an area of the city reached 661 square kilometers.

“Real museums are places where Time is transformed into Space.” – Orhan Pamuk

Are you in Jakarta? Whether you want to mull over ancient or recent history, or you’re on a modern art pilgrimage or simply wish to be taken by surprise, Jakarta is prized for its museums and has something for everyone. Prepare to be intrigued, engrossed and awestruck.

So, here are top 47 museums in Jakarta:

01. Museum Sumpah Pemuda
Jalan Kramat Raya No. 106, Jakarta Pusat | museumsumpahpemuda.go.id | musda@cbn.net.id | +62 21 3103217, 3154546 | 08.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Fr); 08.00 – 14.00 (Sa – Su)

02. Museum Basoeki Abdullah
Jalan Keuangan Raya No. 19 Cilandak Barat, Jakarta Selatan | museumbasoekiabdullah.com | info@museumbasoekiabdullah.com | +62 21 769 8926 | 08.30 – 15.30 (Tu, We, & Th); 08.30 – 11.00 (Fr); 08.30 – 12.00 (Sa & Su)

03. Museum Bank Indonesia
Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No. 3, Jakarta Barat | bi.go.id | museum@bi.go.id | +62 21 2600158 ext. 8111 | 08.30 – 15.30 (Tu – Fr); 09.00 – 16.00 (Sa & Su)

04. Museum Indonesia
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | museumindo.com | information@museumindo.com | +62 21 8409213 | 09.00 – 16.00 (everyday)

05. Museum Bahari
Jalan Pasar Ikan No. 1, Jakarta Utara | museumbahari.org | info@museumbahari.org | +62 21 6693406 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Su)

06. Museum Nasional RI
Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Jakarta Pusat | museumnasional.org | museumnasional@indo.com | +62 21 3447778, 3812346 | 08.30 – 12.30 (Tu, We, Th, Su); 08.30 – 11.30 (Fr); 08.30 – 13.30 (Sa)

07. Museum Manggala Wanabakti
Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat | manggala.or.id, wanabakti.com | +62 21 5703246, 5703265 ext. 5569 | 09.00 – 15.30 (Mo – Fr)

08. Museum Listrik & Energi Baru
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | museumlistrik.com | sales@museumlistrik.com, museumlistrik@yahoo.com | +62 21 8413451, 8413454 | 08.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

09. Museum Minyak & Gas Bumi
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | museum-migas.go.id | gawitra@cbn.net.id | +62 21 8401686, 8408418 | 09.00 – 15.30 (Tu – Su)

10. Museum Katedral
Jalan Katedral 7, Jakarta Pusat | katedraljakarta.com | museumkatedral@gmail.com | +62 21 34567746, 3519186 | 10.00 – 14.00 (Mo, We, & Fr)

11. Museum Satria Mandala
Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto No. 14, Jakarta Selatan | sejarahtni.mil.id | info@sejarahtni.mil.id | +62 21 5227545, 5227946, 52251795 | 09.00 – 14.30 (Tu – Su)

12. Museum Kebangkitan Nasional
Jalan Abdurahman Saleh No. 26, Jakarta Pusat | museumkebangkitannasional.go.id | muskitnas@museumkebangkitannasional.go.id | +62 21 34830033 | 08.30 – 15.00 (Tu, We, Th); 08.30 – 11.30 (Fr); 08.30 – 14.00 (Sa – Su)

13. Museum Keprajuritan Indonesia
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | sejarahtni.mil.id | info@sejarahtni.mil.id | +62 21 8401080 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

14. Museum Monumen Pancasila Sakti
Jalan Raya Pondok Gede, Jakarta Timur | sejarahtni.mil.id | moncas@sejarahtni.mil.id | +62 21 8400423 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

15. Museum Harry Darsono
Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71, Jakarta Selatan | hdc71@cbn.net.id | +62 21 7668553 | 10.00 – 12.30 & 14.00 – 16.30 (Mo – Sa)

16. Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia
Jalan H. Kamang No. 38 Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | museum_layang@yahoo.com | +62 21 7658075, 75904863 | 09.00 – 17.00 (Mo – Su)

17. Museum Purna Bhakti Pertiwi
Jalan Taman Mini I, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8401604, 8402560 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

18. Museum Pusaka
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8404155 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

19. Museum Seni Rupa & Keramik
Jalan Pos Kota No. 2, Jakarta Barat | +62 21 6907062, 6926090 | museumsenirupa_k@yahoo.co.id, museumsenirupa_k@telkom.net | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Su)

20. Museum Tekstil
Jalan K. Satsuit Tubun No. 4, Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 5606613 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu, We, & Th); 09.00 – 14.30 (Fr); 09.00 – 12.30 (Sa); 09.00 – 15.00 (Su)

21. Museum Wayang
Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No. 27, Jakarta | +62 21 6929560, 6927289 | muway27@cbn.net.id | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Su)

22. Museum Bank Mandiri
Jalan Lapangan Stasiun No. 1 Jakarta Barat | +62 21 6902000 | museumbankmandiri@bankmandiri.co.id | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

23. Museum Reksa Artha
Jalan Lebak Bulus I, Cilandak, Jakarta Selatan | +62 21 7692089, 7690816 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Mo – Th)

24. Museum Asmat
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8409307 | 08.00 – 16.00 (everyday)

25. Museum Timor Timur
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8409362 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

26. Museum Fauna Indonesia
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8409281, 8409521 | 09.00 – 15.30 (everyday)

27. Museum Serangga
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8409472 | 08.00 – 16.00 (Mo – Fr); 08.00 – 17.00 (Sa – Su)

28. Museum Prangko Indonesia
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8409286, 8409287, 70732144 | 08.00 – 16.00 (Mo – Fr); 08.00 – 17.00 (Sa & Su)

29. Museum Telekomunikasi
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8412247 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

30. Museum Transportasi
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Pondok Gede, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8400482, 8400662 | 09.00 – 16.00 (everyday)

31. Museum Jenderal Besar Dr. A.H. Nasution
Jalan Teuku Umar No. 40, Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 3141975 | 08.00 – 16.00 (Mo – Su)

32. Museum Korps Marinir
Jalan Cilandak KKO, Jakarta Selatan | +62 21 78836740 | 07.00 – 15.30 (Mo – Fr)

33. Museum Polri
Jalan Trunojoyo No. 3, Kabayoran Baru, Jakarta selatan | +62 21 7210654 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

34. Museum Ahmad Yani
Jalan Lembang No. D-58 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 31901623 | 08.00 – 16.00 (everyday)

35. Museum Olahraga Nasional
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8401685 | 09.00 – 16.00 (Tu – Su)

36. Museum Pencak Silat
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8416011 ext. 380 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Mo – Fr); 10.00 – 13.00 (Sa)

37. Museum Graha Bhakti Antara
Jalan Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru | +62 21 3458771 | 10.00 – 17.00 (everyday)

38. Museum Joang’45
Jalan Menteng Raya No. 31 Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 3909148 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Su)

39. Museum Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin
Jalan Kenari II No. 15, Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 3909148 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Fr)

40. Museum Penerangan
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8408505 | 08.00 – 16.00 (everyday)

41. Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi
Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 1, Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 3144743 | 08.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Fr); 08.00 – 14.30 (Sa  & Su)

42. Museum Al-Quran
Jalan Batan I No. 2 Lebak Bulus, Cilandak, Jakarta Selatan | +62 21 7690901 | 08.00 – 14.00 (Mo – Fr)

43. Museum Istiqlal
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jalan Raya Taman Mini, Jakarta Timur | +62 21 8416468 | 09.00 – 16.00 (everyday)

44. Museum Sejarah Nasional
Monumen Nasional, Jalan Silang Monas, Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 3447733, 3504333, 3842777 | 08.30 – 17.00 (everyday)

45. Museum Pulau Onrust
Pulau Onrust, Kepulauan Seribu | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Su)

46. Museum Sejarah Jakarta
Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 1 Jakarta Barat | museumsejarah@yahoo.com | +62 21 6929101, 6901483 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Su)

47. Museum Taman Prasasti
Jalan Tanah Abang I No. 1, Jakarta Pusat | +62 21 3854060 | 09.00 – 15.00 (Tu – Su)

Woohoo enjoy Jakarta!

Have a suggestion for one of the top museums in Jakarta? Add it below in the comments and I’ll try to include it in this guide!

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brand new rektorat building | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am SO excited to tell you all about this update. I graduated from Padjadjaran University’s Information and Library Department in Bandung in 2007.

“To succeed in this day and age, all you need to be ahead of the pack is to be informed, and turn the information into transformation for your betterment and that of others.” – Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

Over six years have passed, and it seems that lately I have found myself returning, I love knowledge sharing with possibility of being useful to people.

I’ve just returned from a talkshow on Himaka Career Day at Padjadjaran University‘s Information and Library Department, Bandung. It was REUNION!!!

In this talkshow, I talked about my life and the key to success in travel blogging.

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page” – St. Augustine

With materials on the “marketing” side of travel blogging: branding, differentiation, positioning, and readership.

travel blog, strategy, and sir hartanto | camera Sony NEX-7

Travel Junkie Indonesia contribution is essential mostly because, whether you like it or not, no matter how important your travel blogposts are, they mean nothing if no one is reading them.

Travel Blogging isn’t all about reporting daily nuances or posting narcissistic photos all over the web. Travel blogging requires a vast set of skills, from fundamental writing skills to basic html programming to engaging audience in conversations.

We are after all self-publishers who have no editors to report to – in fact, we are ‘amazing people’ who multi-task and creative junkie.

Aaaaah, a big thank you for my lectures and friends at Padjadjaran University’s Information and Library Department.

I love this University.

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JW1920 to shark bay | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Visit national park is one of Travel Junkie Indonesia favourite activities. I’m a big fans of Western Australia’s National Parks.

“I adore Shark Bay, and I love Little Lagoon, Monkey Mia and Shell Beach – the colours of the water and coastline are just glorious.” -Travel Junkie Indonesia said.

Western Australia boasts a world-class parks system, which protects some of the most stunning formations and landscapes on Earth.

But hey, it works for me.

Below are stunning views between Perth and Shark Bay from the sky during our travels a few months ago.

I have to say Shark Bay is one of my favourite spots but there are so many different places and experiences in WA.

45 minutes of Relax Time starts now. “Travel Junkie Indonesia in the sky with diamond.” said the beatles, ups!

perth view | camera Sony NEX-7

perth feels like | camera Sony NEX-7

wa circle, green and brown | camera Sony NEX-7

wa piramide blue | camera Sony NEX-7

everybody knows | camera Sony NEX-7

shark bay flow | camera Sony NEX-7

baby blue and brown | camera Sony NEX-7

shark bay airport | camera Sony NEX-7

I tell you what. It was amazing.

In fact, it was so much amazing I think I might falling with Western Australia now.

Ahh, we had a fantastic time and we were glowing with happiness.

This post is part of Discover Western Australia blog series.

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dock jumping | photo by @ichipratiwi

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The sun is out and it is time to get tanned, take a break, and live this life of luxury.

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page” ~ St. Augustine

I had a brilliant day. I was completely NOT STRESSED. Travel is the greatest medicine. Be a travel junkie. Without travel, the rich and poor live in the same house.

The other sunny afternoon, we stopped and took a walk to the Fisheris dock. We love hanging around the dock and doing docky things, dock jumping like a bajo kid haha!

I said to my friends “Hey lets pretend to be bajo kids and jump into the ocean!”

back jumping | photo by @ichipratiwi

It was not as crazy, dangerous or pointless as I thought it would be.

The water was so clear. We saw lots of fish, coral, turtle, and our feet were tickled by weird looking seaweed.

It was actually quite a lot of fun!

This post is part of Discover Derawan Islands blog series:

01. Discover Derawan Islands.
02. Rock You Like A Travel Junkie In Sangalaki Island.
03. Top 21 Travel Songs in Discover Derawan Islands.
04. 6 Things You Can Do To Preserve Sea Turtles & Environment in Derawan Islands.
05. 5 Tips in Exploring Kakaban Island.
06. How We Begin Our Day in Derawan Island.

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peace symbol with malenge bajo kids | photo by @redjopi

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies, I hope you all had a fantastic start to the new day, we certainly had a memorable and relaxing few weeks.

Here in Indonesia. one consistency is the two finger peace symbol.

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” – John Lennon

Most young people, adults, and even travel bloggers, don’t hesitate to add their own character to any photo taking opportunities, but raising the two finger peace symbol.

I have even found myself doing it in photos.  Its contagious, and let’s use the travel blog to prevent war by making friends worldwide.

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Peace to us all around the world. Hugs and kisses from Indonesia.

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I can honestly say I haven’t been bored in Australia.

Travel is life. And if you miss travel, you miss life. From travel, I learned so much about the earth, culture, people, music, architect, etc.

Talk about architect. The Australian architect Christopher Polly has converted a bungalow into a modern two-storey house.

By featuring glass walls, enough light is let into the this contemporary box and adds a beautiful aesthetic.

See more to this design here.

It’s beautiful houseeee… I miss Australia!

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palue island in the mid-1930s

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The world is getting smaller every year. The Indonesian archipelago has long been a favorite for travel junkies.

Are you in Sikka regency of East Nusa Tenggara? Let’s visit Palue Island. It is part of Lesser Sunda Islands.

It is WONDERFUL. Palue can be reached from Maumere, a city in Flores, which takes six hours by wooden motorboat.

Ooh diving with great visibility, excellent and colourful hard coral, very healthy fish life, spectacular island backdrop with Rokatenda volcano, learn about volcano, living like a local, and beautiful uninhabited beaches for sunset strolls.

Palue Island a boon to travel junkies.

Photography by Tropenmuseum.

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am very impatient. I have difficulties to concentrate for a long time. I am often disproportionately emotional.

I also have to say that I love sleeping and very much enjoy to sometimes not do anything.

I take many walks alone or with friends. That is especially nice in Indonesia. Otherwise, I visit beaches, libraries, museums and galleries and check out exhibitions.

I listen a lot to music when traveling. Not many things make me as happy as discovering a good song. It was a sunny walk with me.

Is travel blog a dream job? of course, it is a dream job. I get to do things that I think are fun, but one can never forget that it is work. Its not always milk and honey – it can be dangerous to work with the one thing you like, because it can ruin your love to it.

Photography by Mumun Indohoy.

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