we are a team of conservation focused professionals in Kalimantan Selatan. at the top, feri has a background in journalism but has chosen to focus on proboscis monkeys (bekantan) and their well being here in Kalimantan. my self, amalia, am a teacher and coordinator here at Sahabat Bekantan Indonesia (Friends of Proboscis Indonesia).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

South Kalimantan is not a popular destination like Bali. However, we have some of the most impressive sights in all of Kalimantan. We offer our guests experiences that they will not find elsewhere. as a struggling conservation effort on an island where the main business is exploitation of the environment, we want to welcome travellers to stay at Puri Anggrek (Orchid Palace) hoping they will seize the opportunity to get involved and popularize this unexplored destination. we welcome you !

Interests

Travel, people, animals, singing, conservation, adventure, photography, sharing stories, animal rescue, activism, music, art, heritage, and more !

• animals
• arts
• culture
• singing
• photography
• environment
• traveling
• music
• business
• teaching
• journalism
• ecotourism

Music, Movies, and Books

classic rock, colosal film, wildlife books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Discovered Orangutan in Kalimantan Selatan, Rescued more than 10 Proboscis Monkeys from forest fires and habitat loss.

Teach, Learn, Share

Priceless experience in a new effort to create real ecotourism here in Kalimantan Selatan (Borneo). We can teach all about this place, our language, dayak culture, and the many animals that stay with you in Puri Anggrek (Orchid Palace).

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia