The national park is named after its two mountains, Mount Semeru (the highest in Java at 3,676 metres), Mount Bromo (the most popular) and the Tengger people who inhabit the area. Mount Semeru also known as Mahameru (“Great Mountain”), is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. What stands out most about this mountain is the fact that it erupts periodically (and very reliably so). Every 20 minutes or so, the volcano belches out a huge cloud of steam and smoke, [...]
Adventure looms large in this vast and steamy archipelago, where the best of Southeast Asia’s spicy melange simmers tantalisingly. Heady scents, vivid colours, dramatic vistas and diverse cultures spin and multiply to the point of exhaustion, their potent brew leaving your senses reeling. Advertisement Rippling across the equator for nearly 5000km, Indonesia encompasses more than 17,000 islands, two-thirds of which are inhabited and richly layered with character. On Sulawesi, the elaborate funeral ceremonies and timeless traditions of Tana Toraja are [...]
If you are looking in to going on a Luxury holidays there are a few elements that we all want during our time away, hot weather is definitely top of the list and if you live in a country like Britain where the weather can be a little cold for much of the year and the summers far from special then good weather on your holiday is almost an essential. May of us will like to have a swimming pool [...]
Fiestas can be lively and fun. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is vibrant. They are also the perfect place to use your Mexican dinnerware. These plates, bowls and cups all have a specific look to them. They reflect the culture and ambiance of Mexico. When choosing a style for any of your dishes, it is important to choose colors and patterns that fit your personality. When it comes to Mexican dinnerware in particular, you should choose what you [...]