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Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is not only a melting pot of cultures, but also a place where different religions coexist peacefully. Among them are, for example, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. Two impressive religious sites that symbolize this are the Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral.  Istiqlal Mosque: A Symbol of Independence The Istiqlal Mosque, whose name means "independence" in Arabic, is not only the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, but also a masterpiece of architecture. It was opened in 1978 and stands proudly amidst the bustling traffic of Jakarta. Its impressive minaret rises 96 meters into the air and can be seen from afar.       The mosque serves as a symbol of Indonesia's independence from Dutch colonial rule. Its construction began shortly after the country's declaration of independence in 1945 and took several decades to complete. The impressive interior of the mosque can accommodate up to 200,000 worshippers and exudes an aur...

  Rubber Plantation in Sumatra Have you ever seen a rubber plantation? - I haven't. I only know about rubber plantations from videos that were shown to me on TikTok or Instagram.  Here is a short backstory before I start with the actual topic: Village life in Bukit Lawang takes place along the river. 🌊Many Indonesians come to Bukit Lawang to spend a few days on vacation and get some distance from everyday life. We were often asked for selfies; since Kristina and I are fair-skinned and blond, we were obviously the exotic😂. If it is not a selfie, one is stubbornly looked at or is secretly photographed. Since the direct approach was us but a lot rather. 📸 There are no ATMs in Bukit Lawang, and you can nowhere pay with the card.🏧  There is only one office where you can withdraw money for a relatively high fee. The easiest way is to stock up with enough cash on the course or at the airport and pay everything in cash on the spot.  Behind the accommodation, where we had...