In 2017, I spent a month and half in Indonesia for work. I utilized the weekends to explore new regions in Indonesia, fly new airlines and add more airports to my list of airports visited. On my list for a while was visiting the equator. Twelve countries the world over are on the equator and … Continue reading Bollywood music on the equator in Pontianak
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When we were refused a ticket to public transport and we still don’t know why
The guide book mentioned that tram tickets will be available at the hotel reception. The reception staff said they would be available at the convenience store near the tram stop and the lady at the convenience store said NO when we asked her for the ticket. Public transport is a cheap way of sightseeing in … Continue reading When we were refused a ticket to public transport and we still don’t know why
Pontianak – Visiting the Equator in Indonesia
When you think Indonesia, you think Bali. A place certainly not on most itineraries is Pontianak. Twelve countries the world over are on the equator and there is only one city, Pontianak – which is located right on the equator. Pontianak is the head quarter of West Kalimantan province and is on the island of … Continue reading Pontianak – Visiting the Equator in Indonesia
36 hours in Jakarta
As the A320 started its descent I start to see the ocean dotted with medium sized cargo ships and oil tankers. We are landing on an island but the ocean around cannot be described in any shade of blue, there are no golden sand beaches or thatched roofs in sight. We are landing in Jakarta, … Continue reading 36 hours in Jakarta
