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Srau Beach, Where You Can Snorkeling, Surfing and Fishing

Srau Beach, Where You Can Snorkeling, Surfing and Fishing

It is quite far from downtown. No wonder Srau beach is so quiet. The nearest village lays on kilometers away. No hotel, no restaurant around. There are only food stalls providing snacks, instant noodles, teas, and coffees. One more thing which makes the beach is not crowded with tourists: the route. It is narrow,...

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Hangout in Caringin Tilu

Hangout in Caringin Tilu

After running Satin Merah talk shows on MGT FM Bandung and Istana Plaza Gramedia bookstore, Rie and I planned to go to Caringin Tilu. So, once we had a lunch, we left Istana Plaza at Pasirkaliki Street. Luckily, our publisher gave us a ride up to Padasuka Street. Thanks, guys! Then, we continued on...

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Snapping Madura

Snapping Madura

What are things on mind when you hear the word “madura”? Sugary and delicious brochettes? Coto? People who’s easily get angry like typically coastal inhabitant? Bison (sort of car, public car) drivers who were expert to make a thrill for their passengers? It could be. But Madura isn’t just all that.

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Seafood a la Madura in Between Mountain and Shore

Seafood a la Madura in Between Mountain and Shore

About one kilometer to the west from Bangkalan city, East Java province, a food stall stands on the edge of the shore. It is Madurasa. This stall is located near the mangrove forest spread out along the west side of Madura island. Following the instinct to eat, I visited here. Soon, the ambiance of...

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Dungeon Caves, Deep in the Wood

Dungeon Caves, Deep in the Wood

Many heritages spread on regions of Indonesia. Two of them are caves in North Bandung, West Java province. It’s a legacy from the colonial era, which is located in Ir. H. Juanda Great Forest Park (Tahura a.k.a Taman Hutan Raya). The ticket for entering Tahura area is only IDR 8,000.

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