Balikpapan is a city located in southeast Borneo on an inlet of the Makassar Strait. Once an isolated Bugis fishing village, it has now developed into a major port city, recognized for its abundance of natural and mineral resources. The regional base to many multinational corporations operating in East Borneo, its not rare to find many foreigners in this small city. Balikpapan may be small, but it boasts one of the largest and busiest airports in Borneo.
Perched on the hills overlooking Teluk Lampung, Bandar Lampung or translated Lampung Harbour, is the largest city in Lampung as well as its provincial capital. The main sea transport hub for travelers crossing from Java into Sumatra, the city is also served by the Raden Inten II Airport. Travelers to Lampung more often then not come to see Way Kambas National Park, home of many endangered species such as the Sumatran Rhinoceroses, Sumatran Tigers and Sumatran Elephants.