Transport in Indonesia

Transport in Indonesia

by | Jul 11, 2017 | Blog, Travel Info, Travel Tips

All transport modes play a role in Indonesia’s transport system and are generally complementary rather than competitive. Densely populated Java, with 7 percent of Indonesia’s land area and 62 percent of its population, accounts for 27 percent of the classified...
Currents in Indonesia

Currents in Indonesia

by | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog, Travel Tips

The Indonesian Throughflow refers to the transfer of upper ocean waters from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean through the Indonesian Seas. This creates the pattern for all currents in Indonesia. A basic understanding of the Indonesian Throughflow and “Sverdrups” is...
Aussie Trip to Komodo

Aussie Trip to Komodo

by | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, Travel Tips

Calico was fortunate to have a lovely group of Aussies charter Calico Jack on its last trip 8 nights  Gili Islands, Lombok to Komodo. We begin our adventure in Gili Islands Lombok, With all onboard, we set sail to the Moyo Island This secluded island is an unspoiled...
Flying in Indonesia

Flying in Indonesia

by | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Travel Info, Travel Tips

In some areas, flying may be the only practical way to get around. State-operated Garuda Indonesia handles international flights (though you might also use them for transport within Indonesia), while Merpati is the domestic operator. Provincial services are...