Keruak is a village in southeast Lombok not too far from Tanjung Luar, and is known for the quality of the traditional canoes made by local craftsmen. These skilled residents of Keruak congregate just south of the intersection that passes through the town center. You can see them working on the sides of the main [...]
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Sampit Travel Guide
May 9th, 2012
admin Sampit Sampit is the largest timber port in the central Kalimantan province of Indonesia. The town is surrounded by swamps and rivers. Sawmills are also found everywhere, a by-product of a local economy that relies heavily on a lumber industry that processes timber for export.[1] Attractions Sampit is not the most popular destination for tourists [...]
Cakra Travel Guide
April 23rd, 2012
admin Cakra or Cakranegara is the easternmost suburban city that is part of the Mataram metropolitan area of Lombok, Indonesia. Cakra is an interesting suburb.[1] Its main street is Jalan Selaparang and, heading east, it passes the Cilinaya shopping center, where you’ll find a complex of a supermarket, travel agency, car rental agency, and bookstore – [...]
Praya Travel Guide
February 21st, 2012
admin Praya is a village in central Lombok, known for its Saturday market. It is a district capital that is surrounded by several weaving villages, including Sukarara and five other weaving centers along the main road through Praya. Almost all of the weaving centers occupy traditional houses which feature thatched roofs and wooden platforms that are [...]



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