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Notes on Tana Toraja: Torajan homes and traditional funeral ceremonies in South Sulawesi

November 4, 2015 By James Clark 5 Comments

Tana Toraja (also referred to as Toraja) is a region in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a landlocked regency and it is famous for the Torajan homes (Tongkonan) and traditional funeral ceremonies. For the purpose of this guide I have listed the region rather than an individual town, as most of the sightseeing involves driving […]

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Guesthouse Review: Riana Homestay, Rantepao – Indonesia

September 8, 2015 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Riana Homestay, Rantepao - Indonesia

Guesthouse Name: Riana Homestay Address: Jl. Abdul Gani No.83.h, Rantepao, North Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia I stayed at the Riana Homestay in Rantepao, Indonesia. I walked in off the street and got a single room with bathroom for 100,000 Rupiah ($7 USD). I was staying at another guesthouse where I had bathroom issues, so I […]

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Guesthouse Review: Wisma Irama Guesthouse, Rantepao – Indonesia

September 5, 2015 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Wisma Irama Guesthouse, Rantepao - Indonesia

Hotel Name: Wisma Irama Address: Jl Abdul Gani 16, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia I stayed at the Wisma Irama Guesthouse in Rantepao, Indonesia. Rantepao is the biggest town in the Tana Toraja region of South Sulawesi. If you are visiting Tana Toraja this is where most of the accommodation options are. I was so […]

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