Russia [PART 1]

As the largest country in the world, Russia surely has abundance of unique destinations. From western area Crimean Federal District to the far easternmost region of Far Eastern Federal District. From big metropolis to ethnic villages. 

We do remember the dissolved of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) on 26 December 1991 which made the country split into 15 countries until now. The pictures below will show you the remnants of the late Soviet. So here are some photos of road less traveled destinations in Russia.

ENJOY!!

*Want to know where the place is? Just simply look carefully below each pictures*

Epiphany Cathedral, Irkutsk city, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia

Japan: Honshu [PART 2]

The main island of Honshu has become the largest and the most populated. Also the home of both widely-known culture trends: traditional and modern which attract ton of tourists every time. Recently, Japan decided to promote their tourism to the world, since it will become the host of 2020 Olympic Games.

The impact can also be seen in my country. Japan travel fairs are often held every month in different places in Jakarta, such as: malls and exhibition halls. Events and various competitions also were held by internet media or television. All those struggles are for the sake of every eyes in the world will be set into Japan only in next 4 years from now.

Now, everyone know what kind of country Japan is. But not many of them know the true Japan is. They just recognize the country only in its skin without knowing any deeper. I took example for the tourist destinations. Most of people merely know destinations in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka only. yes, Honshu is a large island which contains so many unexplored places by ordinary tourists.

So here are, travel destinations in Honshu island which you may never heard before:

Takaragawa Onsen, Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone, Gunma Prefecture

Indonesia: Java Island [PART 1]

As an official country for 71 years, Indonesia has become the largest archipelagic country in the world. But have you ever heard or read the fact about which country has the most islands in the world?

Back in my school days, I always told by my teacher that Indonesia is the one. But recently, I read some articles in internet which they still debating about the country with the most islands. Is it Indonesia or others? Uniquely, I found Finland has been nominated as the winner.

Finland's Official Tourism Board declared its country has about 180.000 islands. In the other hand, Indonesia only has about 17.000 islands. Very big for comparative number. Then with curiosity in my mind, I tried to look each country via Google Maps. I zoomed almost to maximum to observe every tiny islands carefully. 

And then BAMM!!
I found out the answer. So I realized that my teachers were wrong.

Well, enough with the story.
Now I want to show you all some off-beaten track travel destination in Indonesia. In this first part features the destinations in Java island only. The other islands and Finland will be showed in another part. So enjoy the pictures, including the location just below the pics.

Early morning in Bawean Island, Gresik Regency, East Java

China: Southern & Southwestern Region [PART 2]

China Mainland is amazingly enormous country. We can see almost attractions in the Earth just in this very country. From mountains to oceans. From rice fields to deserts. From modern cities to ethnic's villages. From summer, spring, autumn, and also winter destinations.

All those picturesque landscapes can be found in China. They said, you are not able to explore the country in just one lifetime span.

So here are, the travel pictures from every the southern & southwestern part of China. Even from the most corner next to the border of the country.

Canola Flowers Field, Jin Ji Cun Village Luoping County, Qujing Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Taiwan [PART 1]

How many of you recognize that Taiwan is not a member of United Nations?

Yes, probably you and most of people never realize about it. Somehow, some people say Taiwan is still not an official country, the place that don't exist. The reason is because most of countries in the world are recognize the status limited to de facto only, not de jure.

So, they declare Taiwan is not a country legally. United Nations admit Taiwan still under China's government.

In the other hand, this small island country boasts destinations diversity and awesome natural landscapes. So here are some pictures of Taiwan travel which you may never heard before:

Sanxia Old Street, Minquan Street, New Taipei

Singapore [PART 1]

Singapore (Singapura) famously known as the Lion City or the little red dot city. Located at the southernmost tip of peninsular Malaysia, this developed country has tons of fascinating attractions. More and more foreigners visit this land only to spend their holiday and long weekend. Not surprising if most of them are tourists from neighboring countries, especially Indonesian.

We do believe that Indonesian from mid-high economic class are often visit Singapore. And some of them assume they recognize it very well. Really?

But in fact, they just visit the same place again and again in every trip. Only visit Merlion, Marina Bay, Chinatown, Orchard, Universal but have not to try to explore other parts.

So for you all who already got bored with just ordinary (mainstream) destinations. In this post, Antimainstream Travel shows some references and inspirations about new places that you might not visit in Singapore.

Safe for your wallet, because ALL OF THEM ARE FREE!!!
(no admission fee)

National Gallery, City Hall, Downtown Core

Norway [PART 1]

A Scandinavian country which boasts superb natural atmosphere. As we remember, there's Preikestolen, the most popular cliff that successfully attract many tourists to hike it up, just for doing some selfies at the peak. Some of them may only know this place and Oslo, but here we want to introduce you some places in Norway that ordinary tourists may never heard of:

A Town with Artificial Sunlight: Rjukan, Telemark

Japan: Hokkaido [PART 1]

Japan is a unique and beautiful country. This rising sun country has been known as the country of great harmony, since it can maintain its traditional and modern culture. Many people have fallen in love to this country recently, and they wished to visit there some time.

But Antimainstream Travel will not post about any cultures in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka which had invaded by many tourists every time. We will take you to discover the northernmost major island. The wild land of Hokkaido.

Nearly untouched by man, the east region of Hokkaido boasts picturesque natural landscape and wildlife. This island is really suitable for some people who crave for peaceful and natural life.

So here are some most amazing landscapes of Hokkaido:

Sounkyo Gorge, Daisetsuzan National Park, Kamikawa

China: West Region and Tibet [PART 1]

China is an extremely vast country. With its abundant of culture and natural landscape, bunch of tourists and foreigners travel to this bamboo country. But here, we will not discuss Beijing, Shanghai, and other mainstream destinations.

We will show you all some of gorgeous road less traveled destinations in China which may you never heard before. Here are some pictures from China West Region:

Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang