Photoblog

Dip Your Toes Into That Cool Clear Water

Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on February 1, 2015

Activity  : Water Rafting
Location : Cianten, West Java
Trip        : July 2014

“There are 3 rivers nearby Jakarta which famous for rafting, from Cicatih, Citarik, and Cisadane. For those who likes adventure & adrenaline rush, what if you were dared to jump into a raft and navigate your way through some of the most pumping waves and rapids Cianten River has to offer? Cisadane River has nice view along the river. One of the stream called The “Jeram Naga” or “Dragon Stream”, also offers the flow like dragon, wild and hard. We had to slalom, exactly like how dragon moves. We dared you to come and feel the roar of the Cisadane River beneath your whitewater raft – Photographed by Arienta Gita”

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What’s Love Got to Do With It

Posted in: Photoblog, Romantica by admin on July 1, 2014

Activity    : Pre-Wedding Photo Trip
Location   : East Java
Trip          : August 2013

“A lesson we learned about love. Sometimes we don’t have to go far to find our soul mate that we’ve dreaming about. It might the one we’ve been waiting for is just right in front of our eyes. It happened to Jean and Elsa. Their chemistry dominated the whole trip. There was no hiding their love for each other. – Photographed by Mahkota Indah”

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Underwater Secrets Never Rest in Peace

Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on January 1, 2014

Activity  : Scuba Diving
Location : Sangiang Island, West Java
Trip        : August 2013

“You will get impression of life is so simple and peaceful when arrive in Sangiang Island. Livelihoods of the inhabitants consist mostly of collecting firewood as well as making charcoal and picking coconut. Beautiful and pristine beaches, coral reefs, forests, and mangroves are part of natural beauty in the island. Sangiang island is also home to various rare flora and fauna. From Cemara Laut (casuarina equisetifolia), Bayur (pterospermum javanicum), Ketapang (terminalia catappa), Lutung Ape (trchyptus auratus, Wild Cats (felis bengelensis), to Kuntul Berang (egretta sacra). The beauty of the underwater reveal an abundance marine life with various ornamental fish and colourful coral reefs as main attractions for the scuba divers. Even simply by snorkelling at the edge of the sea, without having to dive into the deep ocean, you can see various species of fish and marine habitat. We invite you to submerge yourself  in the beauty of Sangiang Island – Photographed by Sergio K Rustan”

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It Happened in Ambon

Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on October 1, 2013

Activity   : Scuba Diving
Location  : Ambon
Trip          : October 2013

“The Banda Islands are one of the Indonesia’s most popular destinations for divers. It attracts divers, sailors and cruise ships from around the world by its natural beauty. Experts and beginner divers will enjoy themselves here, as the diving spots vary from the shallow lagoon between Bandaneira and Gunung Api, to the vertical walls of Hatta Island. Blessed with wonderful weather, we experienced colourful trip to Banda islands. Visit Banda islands, while flights are not frequent, it’s really worth the wait. – Photographed by Andrew Lioe”

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We Absolutely Loved Bali

Posted in: Culture, Heritage, Photoblog by admin on September 1, 2013

Activity  : Historical Place, Village Trekking & Culinary
Location : Bali
Trip        : May 2013

“By now, Dian, Ronny and Ah Liung have been to Bali countless times, and each time it never disappoints. Bright blue sky greets them as if saying welcome back, as the plane was landing. Being able to witness the beauty of the island of the gods, from the rice fields, temples, random spots to beautiful beach. Have you been in love with Bali? — Photographed by Ronny”

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And We’re Currently Addicted To …

Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on August 1, 2013

Activity  : Water Rafting, Parasailing, Fish Flying & Snorkeling
Location : Bali
Trip        : May 2013

“With travelling buddies around, Bali trip really sunnier than reality for Dian, Ronny and Ah Liung. They were giggling, cracking jokes and coming up with fun scream along their water sport activities. Bali trip really made them enjoy their single life, live life to the fullest and flourish adventure. What they see, the places they visit and the people they meet, help them discover more uniqueness of Bali. Just don’t talk about heaven if you’ve never been to Bali – Photographed by Ronny”

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Postcard from the Islands of the Gods

Posted in: Go Green, Photoblog by admin on July 1, 2013

Activity  : Beaches & Waves
Location : Bali
Trip        : May 2013

“As Dian, Ronny and Ah Liung were childhood friends; they never ran out of laughters during the whole trip to Bali. They make sure that they capture all moments for their last single-hood trip moments before Dian’s wedding, so they can relive the moments now and then. Trip to Bali is about cultural and spiritual journey that needs to be experienced in order to be understood. The amazing wave breaks, unique shopping, beautiful beaches, the fantastic culinary experience, lovely locals and many more. Bali has it all. – Photographed by Ronny”

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Preserve the Traditions

Posted in: Culture, Heritage, Photoblog by admin on June 1, 2013

Activity    : Festivals & Traditions
Location   : Indonesia
Trip          : All the Year Round

“Indonesia is one of the most culturally developed countries in the whole of Asia. The lifestyle is expressed through dance and music during festivals and ceremonies. Visit this country and attend festivals and events that are held throughout the year. The colourful processions and cultural performances are worth indulging your senses into. You can join them to enjoy singing, dancing and organising grand feasts.- Photographed by Andrew Lioe & Enriko M Sunanda”

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We’re More Than Making Friends Underwater

Posted in: Photoblog, Romantica, Sports & Adventure by admin on May 1, 2013

Activity    : Pre-Wedding Photo Trip
Location   : Thousand Island, Jakarta
Trip          : April 2012

“We’ve been arranged pre-wedding photo trip for numerous times, but this is the first time for Arkhipelagos arranging trip that a little deeper than usual and completely different. Selvia is a certified diver and her obsession over underwater pre-wedding photo and scuba diving trip in Indonesia got her fiancee Willy Tjua scrambling for an expert guidance to assist their 2 in 1 request.

Through a friend, they get to know Arkhipelagos. We were having fun during underwater photo shoot session in Jakarta and scuba diving trip in Thousand Island. Of course Selvia enjoyed most being in the spotlight. We can’t get their photo session and scuba diving trip out of our mind as it’s still so fresh. They knew shooting in Indonesia meant a lot more than just shooting. And with Thousand Island’s clear water, sea creatures, beaches and vibrant scene, Thousand Island will become their favourite weekend getaway afterwards. – Photographed by Enriko M Sunanda”

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And Then It Happened in Krakatoa

Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on April 1, 2013

Activity    : Scuba Diving
Location   : Krakatoa, West Java
Trip          : July 2012

“Mount Krakatoa; known as Gunung Krakatau is a volcanic island in Indonesia, belongs to the Pacific Ring of Fire. The eruption in 1883 is one of the biggest in history, produced unleashing huge tsunamis that killing more than 36,000 people and over two-thirds of the island destroyed. The giant waves from that eruption, rose up to 40 meters managed to reach the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, some 7,000 kilometres away. The explosion considered as the loudest sound ever heard up to 4,800 kilometres from its point of origin. Eruption happened again in 1927 and produced a new island called Anak Krakatau, or Child of Krakatoa. Anak Krakatau’s radius estimated to be 2 kilometres and rises up to a maximum height of 300 meters above sea level.

Beside trekking and climbing, diving in Krakatau also interesting. Krakatau underwater presents the divers with wide range of diving options from deep walls and towering pinnacles formed by past violent volcanic eruptions, to soft and hard coral coastal reefs and isolated coral cays. Schools of Moorish idols and other reef fish inhabit the area, and one occasionally sees reef white tip sharks. How does it sound? – Photographed by Andrew Lioe”

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