People Resources Conservation Foundation (PRCF) Indonesia is committed to the conservation of natural resources and sustainable socioeconomic development, promoting the participation of local communities while enhancing their institutional capacities and revitalizing their cultural identity. (www.prcfoundation.org). Recently PRCF Indonesia was selected as one of 10 finalists from over 260 solutions entered in the Women | Tools | Technology Challenge....
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It felt like the hottest day of the year when we went to Ayuthaya. Equipped with: hat, water, sunscreen, t-shirt, long pants and comfortable shoes, I still could not fight the urge to pass out after our temple spree. Getting to Ayuthaya from Bangkok was really easy. We opted for a local train (no...
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I am really unsure how an internationally recognized, organized tour company like Contiki could not figure out a way of not spending the only day in Paris on May 1st. A national holiday known as “May Day” (the French Labour Day) meant that 95% of stores were closed. Wait! Not just stores, museums were...
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“Dayak Ikat Weaving” is a traditional weaving process from the heart of Indonesian Borneo. “Ikat” meaning “to bind” involves tying and dyeing thread before it is woven into elaborate designs. The symbolic Dayak motifs incorporated into the woven patterns make every cloth unique: each depiction has a specific meaning, allowing every cloth to tell...
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A quick post with some funny things I’ve seen so far… #1: No farting please! It was my roommate who brought this one to my attention. It was in the van we took from Victory Monument on our weekend getaway to Samet Island. I love it that the passing of gas is depicted as explosive for...
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I cannot pin point exactly what it is that makes living in Bangkok so amazing. One thing for sure is how easy the integration is from a “western” country (especially compared to the other cities I have lived in). Bangkok offers you almost every thing you you want from home, teamed with everything you...
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