Do you know exactly what a cephalopod is? Does the term cover everything with arms and tentacles? The name cephalopod is derived from Greek with “Cephalo” meaning head and “Pod” meaning foot. This is because all cephalopods have large heads which house their brains and organs and it is connected...
What is Soto Ayam?
In Indonesian there are two words for soup; soto and sup. Traditional Indonesian soups, are usually referred to as 'soto', and the word 'sup' usually refers to soups with a western influence. Soto Ayam is a traditional chicken (ayam) soup which is based on flavorsome broth and...
Spice in Indonesian and Manadonese Cuisine
Indonesia is well known for its spicy cuisine and the people of North Sulawesi boast some of the liveliest dishes across the archipelago. That doesn’t mean that every dish is packed with fiery flavors though, in fact, quite the opposite. Many of the region’s best...
Introduction to Tangkoko National Park
Have you heard of the Tangkoko National Park? This incredible forest reserve is just 90 minutes away from Lembeh Resort, situated at the foot of the Dua Saudara Mountain. The reserve is a mix of rolling hills and valleys and is home to some of North...
Capturing Critters in Lembeh is finally back for the 10th year running!! After postponing the 2022 workshop due to Covid travel uncertainty, the 2023 workshop is our most anticipated event ever - and we are going DOUBLE!! That's right, in 2023 we are holding two Capturing Critters events back to...