West Java

Family Picnic to Taman Wisata Mekarsari

Taman Wisata Mekarsari, originally uploaded by d!to.

Visit to Bogor with the family was not complete if not visit Mekarsari Park. Even for those who already have children, the park is well suited to introduce the eco tourism and biodiversity in the world’s largest tropical fruits park, in particular, the types of fruits that were collected [...]


The Tradition Lives in Kampung Naga

The houses in Kampung Naga. Photo by atoen_90
Kampung Naga is one of the traditional villages in West Java. The village of 10 hectares wide is located in the  Neglasari Village, Salawu, Tasikmalaya regency. It is about 380 Km south east of Jakarta.

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A Life in Java

Java, one of five biggest island in Indonesia consists of several tribes. Each of the tribes has their own culture. In this video, we will see a life in West java with Anthony Bourdain. Please enjoy it.

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Angklung, A Bamboo Music Instrument

Photo credit: Deka
Angklung is a genuine music instrument from West Java, Indonesia. It is a music instrument made from bamboo. To play the instrument is simply shake it on the desired note.
Today, angklung is not merely a traditional music instrument. It can be combined with modern instrument like keyboard, guitar, drums and many more. It [...]


Papandayan Crater

Credit: Wikipedia
Nature is amazing. That sentence is the most appropriate to express the unique and beauty of Papandayan Crater, a natural attraction at Garut, West Java. The crater of Papandayan Mountain is 2622 meters high. It is a worth visit place for those who love challenges during the travel to Indonesia. There are several active [...]