Arjuna & Srikandi

Unity Indonesia

The Maron River and the Gong Cave: with Putri Meibawati

Putri Meibawati is a dear friend of ours. Born in 1997, she always loved nature and photography.

She began a new chapter in her life after graduating from the Frateran Catholic Senior High School in Malang, East Java. Today she is a travel consultant and preserves fond memories of her exploration in some of the most beautiful locations around Indonesia. Pacitan was one of her favourite destinations.

Kris, the Mystical Dagger

The history of kris, the Indonesian mystical dagger known for its singular wavy blade, begins in East Java.

It was the 13th century of the Christian era. Tunggul Ametung was the akuwu (leader) of Tumapel, in the kingdom of Kediri. One day Tunggul Ametung visited the village of Panawijen and saw a woman of exceptional beauty: her name was Ken Dedes.

Cost of Living in Indonesia

If you are the average bule, i.e. a Westerner visiting Indonesia, you may be surprised to discover how cheap everything is over here. In this article we want to give you an overview of the cost of living in Indonesia, starting with an easy summary of the average cost of your typical everyday items. At the end of the article we’ll calculate the monthly outgoings for someone living a healthy lifestyle with plenty of weekend fun!