Belitong became more well known since the breakthrough success of Andrea Hirata’s novel which was adapted into Indonesian blockbuster movie “Laskar Pelangi”. Its popularity brought positive impact to tourism industry in Belitong, as tourists flock to the island visiting the movie’s spot, such as this replica of SDN Muhammadiyah in Gantong.
Category: Snapshots of Indonesia
Mie Atep- Legendary Taste of Belitung
No trip to Belitung is complete without a sip of Mie Atep. Or at least that’s how they say. But I guess they’re right. This traditional and historical delicacy of Belitung doesn’t disappoint. Mixture of sweet and spicy (if you add a bit of chilli) and the crunchy of the ’emping’ give you a balanced,…
Arrived in Belitung!
This year we decided to have our HR Team annual outing/team building in Belitung. The team posed happily shortly after landing in the airport. Ready to have fun!
Napak Tilas Main Event: Sharing and Leaving a Legacy
This is the main event of our “Napak Tilas” trip: visiting my father-in-law’s village in Desa Nglawak, Kertosono, East Java, and meet the entire big family in family luncheon and dinner.
Napak Tilas Kawedanan Kertosono
We arrived last night in Kertosono, my father-in-law’s town of origin. This is the D-Day for “Napak Tilas” trip when we will meet the entire big family here for a family reception. Before that, this morning he showed us Pendopo (hall) Kawedanan Kertosono, a special place, as this was the place where he met my…