n the Ijen Plateau, there are two plantations managed by PT Perkebunan Nusantara XII — Kalisat Jampit Plantation and Blawan Plantation. Both estates are well known for cultivating Arabica coffee. The Arabica coffee from the…
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Hiking: to Achieve a Peaceful State of Mind
Hiking is the most cleansing and exhilarating of exercise for me. What I like most about hiking is spending some time away from the busy life where it is always seems like people are running…
Ijen Plateau: the Largest Caldera in Java
At the eastern tip of Java – Indonesia, a large caldera region stretching from the catastrophic eruption of an old giant volcano during the Pleistocene geological period, making it the largest caldera in Java with…
Sulfur: Pimples Treatment?
Sulfur is a yellow, non-metallic element with medicinal properties. The use of sulfur as a therapeutic agent dates back nearly 70 years. However, in recent years it has received little attention. In dermatology, sulfur has…
Spirit of Kawah Ijen
Check for complete photo set on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25754476@N06/sets/72157632412175834/ Participate to give the benefit to the sulfur porter. Inspired by the spirit of sulfur porter in Kawah Ijen, we design the tee with Kawah Ijen theme on screen…
Sulfur Souvenir
As Kawah Ijen has many visitors to come nowadays, offering a unique form of sulfur as a souvenir would benefit to the miners. A natural artistic form of sulfur comes from the sulfur melting drop…
Landscape of Ijen
Ijen Crater is not only a popular natural tourist destination, but also home to around 400 sulfur miners. This active volcano contains a massive sulfur deposit and offers a magnificent view of a turquoise-colored crater…
Hosting Guests
Imam Ijen hosted a photo-reporter who made a documentary project of sulfur mining in Kawah Ijen in November 2009. It is our privilege to host any travelers who visit kawah ijen and walking around the…
How to Get to Kawah Ijen for Backpackers
🚐 From Bali to Ijen For backpackers coming from Bali, the journey begins with a 3-hour drive to Ketapang Harbor, Banyuwangi. From Banyuwangi, Kawah Ijen is about 40 km away.The most practical way to reach…
Nights at the Base Camp
The Ijen sulfur miners are usually staying in the camp for several days. They work on the mountain for 15 days on average in a month and stay at home for the other 15 days.…