Can you envision yourself driving through a country with mesmerizing beauty, countless islands, endless beaches, and delicious cuisine? A place where you can see the Komodo dragon. What if in the same country you could get a close view of Rafflesia Arnoldi, the world’s largest flower while road tripping? Sounds too good to be real, but Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, according to World Vision International, is a popular destination in the world. It promises both beauty and adventure and traveling by car gives you the freedom to grasp the…
Month: August 2024
All About The Independence Day Festivities
One of the biggest days in the calendar for Indonesian people is Indonesia’s Independence Day. An independent Indonesia only came about in 1945 and thus, for the local people, this is a very special time of year, indeed. Indonesian people celebrate Independence Day on August 17, 1945. This reminds them that the Indonesian nation declared itself as the Republic of Indonesia and was free from Dutch colonial rule that had lasted for more than a hundred years previously. This festival is known locally as the Independence Day of the Republic…