It’s Time to Reveal the Historical Angle of Biak Island
West Papua is surely not just about the wallaby-shaped mainland. For sure, it also encompasses the alluring surrounding islands and islets – and one of them standing out to the…
Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours
West Papua is surely not just about the wallaby-shaped mainland. For sure, it also encompasses the alluring surrounding islands and islets – and one of them standing out to the…
Jayapura is the largest city sitting elegantly on the northern coast of West Papua. Overlooking the exquisite bay of Yos Sodarso formerly known as Humboldt, the capital of the province…
It has never been adequate when it comes to unwrapping the mystery face of West Papua. Its unbeaten natural bird’s-eye view, picturesque marsupials’ kingdom, and not to mention the authenticity…
West Papua is one of the best tourist destination in Indonesia. It has not only the famous Raja Ampat which is located in the northwest of the giant island but…
West Papua is also very rich in cultures. So far, there are actually plenty of well-known cultural festivals that have taken place there. One of them is called “The Wondama…
West Papua has plenty of well-known cultural festivals that have taken place there. One of them is called “The Baliem Valley Festival” (Festival Bukit Baliem). This festival is probably the…
All regions in Indonesia have numerous landmarks and sites that record the historical events happened in the past throughout the periods of time. Papua, the largest and easternmost island in…
Race, a word we often hear but not many people know what it means. ‘Race' comes from Latin word, radix, which means ‘origin' or ‘root'. Broadly defined, a race is…
Melanesia comes from the Greek language, meaning ‘black islands', referring to the inhabitants of the region who mostly have dark skin. The original occupants of Melanesia are likely the ancestor…
As one of the largest provinces in Indonesia, Papua is rich in ethnic and culture. It is proven by a number of ethnic groups who live throughout the island, near…