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Explore Indonesia – Riau Islands

5 Reasons Why Riau Islands Are the Perfect Getaway Destination from Singapore Riau Islands, Indonesia. I have to say, before my recent trip there, I had never heard about this group of islands. Indonesia consists of approximately 17000 islands and the Riau Islands make up over 3000 of them, stretching from south of Singapore half …

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Buddhist Temples in Tanjung Pinang – Photo Essay

500 Lohan Temple – Buddhist Temples in Tanjung Pinang The massive stone Buddha statue in front of the 500 Lohan Temple is impressive, but the truly special view is hidden behind the temple. After walking through a dark archway, you can see rows and rows of Buddha statues. 500 to be exact. Each one with …

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A Mix of Influences – Discovering Arab Culture in Indonesia

Discovering Arab Culture in Indonesia While this blog is mainly about travel destinations in and around Europe, I wanted to share some of my recent adventures in a different part of the world with you: Indonesia. The archipelago consists of over 17 000 islands and stretches from Singapore to Australia. Indonesia has been influenced by …

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