Getting To South-East Asia With Frequent Flyer Miles
The countries of South-East Asia’s bird populations are as colourful and diverse as you could expect from this culturally rich region. let’s concentrate on the countries which are classified as...
View ArticleDouble-eyed Fig-parrot (Cyclopsitta diopthalma)
The Double-eyed Fig Parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma), also known as the Blue-faced Fig Parrot, Red-faced Fig Parrot, Dwarf Fig Parrot, and the Two-eyed Fig Parrot, primarily inhabits forests on New...
View ArticleIndonesia Guide Books
Here’s some suggestions for guidebooks to help you get the most from your trip to Indonesia. If you click through to the Amazon page, you will see reader reviews and also other suggestions for similar...
View ArticlePreparing To Visit West Papua, Indonesia
West Papua is one of the world’s most dazzling locations for eco-tourism and birding. The Indonesian state shares the island with the nation of Papua New Guinea and both are in the top 12 countries...
View ArticleLion Air Passenger Plane Crashes Into Sea Off Coast Of Bali
Since I am currently blogging about how to visit West Papua for a birding adventure, it seems appropriate to post about this Lion Air crash since Lion Air is one of the few airlines that serve the main...
View ArticleA Photographic Guide To The Birds Of Indonesia
This is the book I wish I had known about BEFORE my trip! It was only just published in Dec 2012 and we left on 28 Feb so had stopped looking around by then. It’s well laid out with photos … Continue...
View ArticleEco-Lite: Bali Bird Park More Photos
Yesterday I launched my new series designed to help people find mini-trips to appreciate birds closer to home or on more conventional trips to beach resorts such as Bali. All the information on Bali...
View ArticleReview: Cendana Resort In Ubud, Bali
As I mentioned in my Eco-Lite post on the Bali Bird Park, it can be easily accessed from Ubud. When I was planning this part of the trip, 5 days of R&R in Bali after the challenging birding...
View ArticleBali As An Eco-Tourism Gateway
Bali is a major world tourist destination and there are many forums and blogs dedicated to making the most of your trip to Bali. I am just going to briefly describe some activities which may interest...
View ArticleIndonesia Travel Tips
Over the past few weeks, I have been blogging about our big West Papua adventure and the relaxing stay in Bali afterwards. Here are some general tips to make your trip in Indonesia more rewarding and...
View ArticleMy Top Twenty-Five Bird Sightings Of 2013
Following on from last year’s post in which I highlighted only parrot sightings, this year I have expanded to all bird species. There were just so many birds who made a major impression on me! I have...
View ArticleParrot Conservation Indonesia Part 1 – Podcast
Mehd & Lena Halouate are friends of mine whom I originally met via Facebook and last year in person. Mehd is the Indonesia Project Manager for the World Parrot Trust and his biography can be found...
View ArticleParrot Conservation Indonesia Part 2 – Ecotourism
In yesterday’s post, I introduced you to Mehd Halouate and his work with the World Parrot Trust. Today, I will show you some of the eco-tours he and his wife, Lena are operating throughout Indonesia....
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