Bali beliefs

After two weeks on Java crossing to Bali brought us not only on another island but in another world. From the moment you set foot on Bali you’ll step into a ferrytale like world. Bali, also called the island of thousand temples has been the refuge for hindu and buddist people centuries ago. They fled [...]

Indonesia, will stand fundamentalism due to diversity

When we mentioned that we wanted to go to Indonesia a number of people asked if it was safe to travel Indonesia? They had heard from internal disputes and the so called Bali bombings and thought that the country was ruled by fundamentalists. I’m very happy we did persue our wish to meet this fantastic [...]

Is there a middleclass in Jakarta

Today we arrived in
Jakarta. At the airport we were picked up by a local guide who will take us on a tour all over java. The moment we stepped into the car he started talking, not stopping before we went into the elevator of our first hotel.One thing he said today kept pondering in [...]

I crashed the in-flight entertainment system

Malaysian airline flies with Boeing 767. Every headrest is equipped with a small screen and your armrest holds a remote to control. In the age of individualization every passenger controls his or her own video- and radio channels, can play games, make phone calls, send e-mail and text messages and keep track of the ongoing [...]