theo1006's VirtualTourist Home Page

We, Theo (1942) and Helen (1952), have chosen to live our retirement years in Java. Theo, a Dutch national, worked here in his former life for 16 years. Helen, born in Suriname, lived in France and the Netherlands, before she teamed up with Theo.

We love travelling off the beaten path, discovering places that most tourists pass by. In Java and Bali we do this with our own ISUZU minibus.
December 2006/January 2007 saw us in Helen' country of birth, Suriname, where we spent 2 months discovering the interior and other places.
In October 2007 we explored the region round Wilis mountain in East Java. This trip resulted in the tips on Madiun, Nganjuk, Ponorogo and Tulungagung, the towns which lie near this mountain.
Of late we flew to West Timor, where we spent a few weeks. See our tips on Kupang, Soe and Kefamenanu.

Our own minibus brings us everywhere in Java and Bali. It has ample space for 2 to 4 people with luggage and is just right for the road conditions.

Travel wishes
For the year 2009 we plan an island-hopping trip from Java all the way to Flores.

Java is an overpopulated island. The population has about doubled since Theo first set foot here almost 40 years ago. The effects of this are visible everywhere.
On public holidays popular destinations are crowded with domestic tourists. Unless of course you like to mix with these crowds, you better plan your journey to avoid these days, or seek out a remote destination on them.
Consult the General Tip on our Indonesia page for the holidays in Indonesia for the years 2009 and 2010.