Tag: Lampung

  • El’s Coffee and the Art of Brewing Coffee

    El’s Coffee and the Art of Brewing Coffee

    The moment we entered the doors of El’s Coffee House in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, the whiff of the coffee’s aroma filled my senses, evoking a juxtaposed feeling of calmness and excitement. Jars of coffee beans that are stacked three layers on one side of the wall immediately caught my eye.…

  • First-time in Tangkil Island: a Paradise in Lampung, Indonesia

    First-time in Tangkil Island: a Paradise in Lampung, Indonesia

    After our interesting first day in Lampung (READ: First-time in Lampung, Indonesia) where we had a morning of heritage surprises and an afternoon with nature, it was high time to hit the seas and ride ourselves to excitement and adventure. Our destination: Tangkil Island. We first had breakfast at Emersia…

  • Cikwo Coffee and Resto: Of Seruwit, Robusta and Siger

    Cikwo Coffee and Resto: Of Seruwit, Robusta and Siger

    Seruwit. It was something new to my ears and to my taste. It was the first time I have tasted of this food when it was served to us at Cikwo Coffee and Resto in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia (READ: First-time in Lampung). It’s a mixture of many things and Tempoyak.…

  • First-time in Lampung, Indonesia

    First-time in Lampung, Indonesia

    Arriving on a Saturday morning at the Tanjung Karang train station, we drove through the almost deserted, swept-clean streets of Bandar Lampung until we reached Emersia Hotel (READ: First-time in Emersia Hotel and Resort), our home for two days, where we would be having our breakfast. I’ll tell you more about…

  • 12 Days in Indonesia: Back in my Second Home

    12 Days in Indonesia: Back in my Second Home

    Indonesia. The largest archipelago in the world. It is home to many natural wonders. It was also my home for almost a year in 2002. This 2017, I’m back in Indonesia to see more of it. And in only 12 days, I’m seeing more of this nation than I have…