American guests enjoy the rivers of Kalimantan

Starting with a circuit of the Isen Mulang Decorated Boat Competitions in a traditional 'klotok' or canoe, the trip continued with an evening cruise up the Rungan River. Mooring overnight in a peaceful location, in the morning we went out exploring the nearby lakes by canoe. Further on up river, past the orangutan release island, we continued to a village, enjoying a peaceful stroll and conversation with local people. Can you pick out the colourful Kingfisher in one of the photos above?

Dutch Reality Show on the Rahai'i Pangun

Over 3 days, production company Die Beeldbrigade from Amsterdam, were in Palangkaraya to film an episode of their popular TV reality travel show, "Waar is de Mol?" Host Johnny de Mol had invited adventurous TV personality Nicolette Kluijver, as the special guest.

The crew were lucky to be here during Isen Mulang, the local sports and cultural festival, where Johnny and Nicolette are seen enjoying heats of the blowpipe competitions. Forest camping overnight was followed by cruising on the Rahai'i Pangun Jungle Boat. The successful visit also included a warm and spontaneous village ceremony.