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
There is a common view about populations in Indonesia, that is the Melanesian descendants are on the east, and Austro-Mongoloid descendants are on the west. This view is not completely…
Indonesia, or officially stated as the Republic of Indonesia, has been broadly known as a country with a multitude of ethnic and tribal groups which are rich in diversity. Although…
There are various aspects that can explain cultural connections, and the food is probably one of the most intimate, since it is related to our daily life. West Papua has…
The Asmat is one of the Papuan tribes which inhabit the Southwestern part of West Papua. Today, the area which the Asmat people are living is protected within the Lorentz…
Cenderawasih, also known as the bird of paradise, is a member of Paradisaeaidae family with 13 genera and 43 types. These birds are largely found in East Indonesia region, Papua…
Melanesia comes from Greek Language, Melano (black) and Nesos (island), which means the black islands that spread from Indonesia to Fiji. Melanesia also means a human population which owns dark…
Originally came from the Greek word: Melano (Black) and Nesos (Islands), Melanesia was identified around 200 years ago by European explorers. In 1756, Charles de Brosses made a theory about…
What is your first thought after hearing Melanesia? You might relate the name to the dark people inhabiting the island of New Guinea; however, it should be broader than that.…
Raja Ampat is one of the most popular names associated with West Papua Province in Indonesia. Most people know it as a great diving spot with a beautiful view and…
The term “Melanesia” often refers to the sub-Oceania geographical regions, including the islands in South Pacific, New Guinea, and Indonesia’s West Papua. Living in these regions are Melanesians, who have…
