Betty Arnold's Travel Guides

Ubud is a small town that lies deep in the middle of the island of Bali. It is located in the central foothills of the Gianyar Regency. It has narrow streets full of backpackers and tourists buses which cause traffic jams. Elegant five-star hotels, villas and luxury mansions now stand on its prime areas. They [...]

The Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu in Indonesian) can be reached in minutes or just a few hours from the capital city, Jakarta. They are called the Thousand Islands because they seem so numerous although there are over 105 islands there. It is a paradise but only few people have visited. There are plenty things to [...]

Fatahillah Museum, formerly a City Hall, is now a culturally protected historical treasure. Located on Jalan Fatahillah No. 1, the impressive, classical-style building is surrounded by several other museums. It took about three years to build this great construction which began in 1707 under Governor General Jan Van Hoorn and was completed in 1710 by [...]