tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41268408089634080902024-02-19T17:00:56.723-08:00Exotic Indonesiashadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-38100619363467939242012-01-14T19:04:00.000-08:002012-01-14T19:10:05.754-08:00Kelimutu lake, Best Adventure in Flores<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4cKKGjwujhof0xKUN9zflrWYHZUhRMV0mXoSRd6W_W6r4pUJhO1YHBmhXMRBqC2Iit2DWdzoNSDHzIf4vEimFHKQCAPWrRAi_b55J2Ljc7c4ZSCE9sniAJ8WqRXomsdHZDxLz1-kL1LA/s1600/danau-kalimutu-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4cKKGjwujhof0xKUN9zflrWYHZUhRMV0mXoSRd6W_W6r4pUJhO1YHBmhXMRBqC2Iit2DWdzoNSDHzIf4vEimFHKQCAPWrRAi_b55J2Ljc7c4ZSCE9sniAJ8WqRXomsdHZDxLz1-kL1LA/s400/danau-kalimutu-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697690483151930754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidWrzfexMOkvQ8Go3xbs_24wY7gj1m5OlclVVMNGIbWWgzBSYFS8l0X2VPG8dHmwGNHpx_JtuK7zZ1HQul0tqzYsOLwHs1Hf8h4lNjRRkhT9l-OPpekN-mpuxZXlLsVfhUwZ-egWhe3c/s1600/danau-kalimutu-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidWrzfexMOkvQ8Go3xbs_24wY7gj1m5OlclVVMNGIbWWgzBSYFS8l0X2VPG8dHmwGNHpx_JtuK7zZ1HQul0tqzYsOLwHs1Hf8h4lNjRRkhT9l-OPpekN-mpuxZXlLsVfhUwZ-egWhe3c/s400/danau-kalimutu-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697690333502351074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPD6SiUruQmAebJsmikVvQIw2Lf58tHygsa-Dnhyphenhyphenl2JxyA9tp4QE3n8Esv_VzoHCOJ1YBhfUabCGXCyBrzrdJ3k39Qvvs-Xhp9FbOV_8H8YItHGtwjFZG3CY5wyGiut9RDc3CRW7cJ7c/s1600/danau-kalimutu-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPD6SiUruQmAebJsmikVvQIw2Lf58tHygsa-Dnhyphenhyphenl2JxyA9tp4QE3n8Esv_VzoHCOJ1YBhfUabCGXCyBrzrdJ3k39Qvvs-Xhp9FbOV_8H8YItHGtwjFZG3CY5wyGiut9RDc3CRW7cJ7c/s400/danau-kalimutu-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697690229299327042" /></a><br />Indonesia's paradise of beauty and uniqueness of the world. Almost in every corner of the island has a typical exotic archipelago.No wonder people are amazed to see the beauty of the island. One of them is located at the top of Mount Kelimutu, namely Kelimutu lake.<br /><br />Kelimutu Lake is located within a series of Kelimutu National Park. The lake is located at the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1631 meters above sea level near the village of Pemo, Kelimutu District, Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Lake Flores is basically a crater formed by the eruption of Mount Kelimutu. The mountain is filled with rain water until it formed a lake. There are three giant craters that formed the lake. The unique from each crater, it has a water color that changes every year. Lake water can change from green, red, brown, blue, and green.These changes are basically due to changes in mineral deposits contained in the lake.This was due to weather changes in the surrounding lakes.<br /><br />The uniqueness of Lake Flores color that is indeed the main attraction of the island of Flores. The resulting color sheen of the lake and a beautiful panorama of the sky makes the lake worthy to see. In addition, the location of the lake is situated at altitude, making the air temperature between 10-15 degrees.<br /><br />The Kelimutu lake is also attached to the legend that is trusted by the local community. Until now the community in Flores believes that there is a god named Mae who manage the life hereafter. The spirits of the dead one by one will sit on the lake based on the charity record while he was still alive.<br /><br />A green-colored lake is Spirits toska Lake Young Spirit lake that in the local language namely Tiwu Nua Muri Kooh Fai is inhabited by spirits who died in their teens, children and infants. The lake is also the only lake that does not change color as compared to two other lakes.<br /><br />Other lakes are Spirits Parent Lake or called TiwuAta Mbupu. The lake is greenish white, inhabited by spirits who died in old age.<br />The latter is the Enchanted Spirit Lake or Tiwu AtaPoTiwu AtaPolo contain the spirits of people who committed their life to steal, kill and commit other crimes.<br /><br />Regardless the truth of the legend trusted by the local community, Kelimutu lake did hold a panorama of natural beauty that is truly unique and amazing. No wonder the lake has become a favorite place visited by many tourists both local and foreign tourists. It also became evident that Indonesia does have a unique paradise that resides in all corners of the archipelago.<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-81380099440257931312012-01-14T17:39:00.000-08:002012-01-14T18:19:03.386-08:00The Unique of Segajah Island<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNska_i4ilQCd_1VMoZm_w9zbEZoCzwlxzoJ2DLz6BwVgF0kZSjm9tqLflvdIhOoe6u2mHExLZUXwfwdK4Hgk5yuJoCK9GZY2wPYRtky23bf6EEw5OOLzLTzGuWQhhi2YVs0nNhacD_w/s1600/segajah_small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNska_i4ilQCd_1VMoZm_w9zbEZoCzwlxzoJ2DLz6BwVgF0kZSjm9tqLflvdIhOoe6u2mHExLZUXwfwdK4Hgk5yuJoCK9GZY2wPYRtky23bf6EEw5OOLzLTzGuWQhhi2YVs0nNhacD_w/s400/segajah_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697676958629803490" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6FC6CczX54qLFbUNUiYPjcYONtKqajAn9_NdblB51HKxmI0m0o7hFp8hyphenhyphentXvMZWTJ37u6_Eanp6-hluS3mlw-ZRdlbCmr0Fk80khM-NuykzO2-f-t6oICKp92VqfCpnmcRY_NXJM5Vg/s1600/segajah_small2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6FC6CczX54qLFbUNUiYPjcYONtKqajAn9_NdblB51HKxmI0m0o7hFp8hyphenhyphentXvMZWTJ37u6_Eanp6-hluS3mlw-ZRdlbCmr0Fk80khM-NuykzO2-f-t6oICKp92VqfCpnmcRY_NXJM5Vg/s400/segajah_small2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697676698564463522" /></a><br />Segajah island is located in Kuala Bontang region, East Kalimantan province. The uniqueness of this area is the limitation of time visiting. The tourists are only allowed to come in the daytime, when the sea receded until the afternoon. Why? <span class="fullpost">The island is only exist when the sea receded, and will be lost when high tides. So, if you are interested in visiting, you should really pay attention in your time arrival. Because if not, you can not see anything cause the island is drowning by sea water. Beside the unique of the scheduled visits, the uniqueness of this place lies in the cleanliness of the sand, andsea water clarity, so that tourists can see the bottom of the ocean that is inhabited bymany starfish. You can rent a boat in Kuala Bontang and travel for ± 20 minutes.<br /><br />Segajah Island is a small island that is very interesting. When visiting the island, seemed to the island is our private island. The island offers a variety of natural beauty that is suitable for diving, snorkeling, sightseeing, photography, and culinary.<br /></span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-57868438521439639102011-03-20T18:14:00.000-07:002012-01-14T17:34:29.066-08:00Sentani lake : Paradise on EarthWho says Papua or the island known as "Earth's paradise" is just about the hills, forests and hot weather only? Apparently the island also has a marine tourism that no less beautiful than other regions in Indonesia. One of them is Sentani lake. <br /><br />No less than fourteen districts in Papua has the uniqueness and special attraction for those of you who visit there. Lots of options you can visit, there are marine tourism presents a fascinating marine park, cultural tourism, historical and tourist fauna and flora which may be can not be found elsewhere, such as birds of paradise. <br /><br />All these wonderful sights are still very natural. With a civilization that is still primitive, making Papua as a tourist place and attract the attention of foreign also local tourists. There is a museum in Jaya Pura town formerly known as Hollandia. The museum provides a variety of cultural information in Papua such as carvings from various districts, a tool of war, fabrics and traditional dances, as well as various sites and ancient relics. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sentani lake </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdjGYDHBLdOS9NFo40yqLYmIVnn0uZ5e13UWhxuRVpY0Mrr9-WmoD3df4J6bFJT33Sj6MAdm16MKrDQK3Q0WmFUffB4swKYdnJNDRFuSZjV2bVw8ordEDZpAH2fRwrzKCBe8GhIYNUnY/s1600/lake_sentani_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdjGYDHBLdOS9NFo40yqLYmIVnn0uZ5e13UWhxuRVpY0Mrr9-WmoD3df4J6bFJT33Sj6MAdm16MKrDQK3Q0WmFUffB4swKYdnJNDRFuSZjV2bVw8ordEDZpAH2fRwrzKCBe8GhIYNUnY/s400/lake_sentani_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586368845239448274" /></a><br /><br />In Sentani, there are also General Douglas Mc Arthur WWII monument. In the north monument Mc Arthur, at an altitude of 325 meters in mountainous terrain there is Cyclop with the peak of Mount Dofonsoro. The area is very beautiful and breathtaking.<br /><br />Sentani lake in Papua lies between 20:33 to LS 2041 and 1400.23 to 1400 38 BT. The lake is 70-90 m above sea level and between the Cyclops mountains. Lake Sentani is a volcanic lake. The source water comes from 14 large and small rivers with an estuary, Jaifuri Puay. In the west, old and Boroway Doyo, the depth of the lake is very steep. While the east and center, Puay and Simporo, ramps and shallow. There is also a swamp forests in the area Simporo and Yoka. In some notes mentioned, the basis of waters containing sandy mud substrate (humus). In shallow waters, overgrown plants pandanus and sago. The extent of approximately 9360 ha with average depth of 24.5 meters. In the lake area there are 24 villages. Scattered coastal area and in small islands which exist in the middle of the lake. <br /><br />Sentani lake is the largest lake in the province of Jaya Pura. The historic location, offering incredible scenery. There is still some Stork and the Eagle who would grab a fish in Lake Sentani. You also provided a “Johnson” boat to circumnavigate the lake.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Sentani lake is still less well-known as one tourist destination object compared with other marine tourism in Indonesia. Therefore the government makes an event nicknamed the Festival of Lake Sentani as a step to introduce to the world of tourism.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sentani Lake Festival </span><br /><br />The festival, held every year is intended to preserve cultural values as a unique asset of Ondoafi and put together as a tour package that can be enjoyed by domestic and foreign tourists.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9eRJg5NMG1SDtzsQeSi8rfCDUJNHa-yliXkxXqRXggRaU9ciCkwc_zj1d0amXn5-VYGVRDYu4xa2bQ9_Hlh0lPBultiqSz1pVqQlqgkP7GuBJ7qm1FrlPb1VNVytQt1rSDv3lAc7Lsc/s1600/Lake-Sentani-Jayapura-Papua.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9eRJg5NMG1SDtzsQeSi8rfCDUJNHa-yliXkxXqRXggRaU9ciCkwc_zj1d0amXn5-VYGVRDYu4xa2bQ9_Hlh0lPBultiqSz1pVqQlqgkP7GuBJ7qm1FrlPb1VNVytQt1rSDv3lAc7Lsc/s400/Lake-Sentani-Jayapura-Papua.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586368517387619906" /></a><br />At the festival. it will show a very unique culture as a heritage from the ancestors (Ondoafi or Ondofolo), among others, such as Dance War above the boat and other traditional dances from various tribes in Jayapura district coupled with the culture of other regions in Papua and other areas in Indonesia which have similar characteristics such as Lake Toba in Sumatra, Lake Mindanao in North Sulawesi, Lake Tempe in NTT and so forth. <br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-40902916960675523782010-11-17T18:54:00.000-08:002010-11-22T18:18:05.846-08:00Indonesian Tourism: World Heritage Status<span style="font-weight:bold;">World Heritage of Nature</span><br /><br />Indonesia has 4 objects with a status of "World Heritage of Nature". These objects are: <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Ujung Kulon National Park</span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=1zvdats" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/1zvdats.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />The Park is the first national park which was inaugurated in Indonesia; the park is getting recognition from UNESCO in 1991. The national park is located in the westernmost part of Java Island. The park is also covering an area of Krakatoa and several small islands surrounding such as Handeuleum Island and Peucang Island, these island has an area of about 1206 km2, in which 443 km2 is the sea. Actually, at first, this park is an agricultural area until eventually be destroyed and exhausted population caused by the eruption of Krakatoa on August 27, 1883. These events led to this area back to forest.<br /><br />Currently, the area used as a protection area for endangered Javanese rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and other rare animals. Other rare animals are protected in addition to Java rhinoceros is the bull (Bos javanicus javanicus), ajag (Cuon alpinus javanicus), surili (Presbytis Comata Comata), langur (Trachypithecus auratus auratus), deer (Cervus timorensis Russa), leopard (Panthera pardus) , cat stone (Prionailurus bengalensis javanensis), gibbons (Hylobates moloch), and giant clams (Tridacna gigas).<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Komodo National Park</span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=14e71aq" target="_blank"><img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/14e71aq.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Komodo National Park received recognition from UNESCO in 1991. The park is located between Sumbawa and Flores Island that consists of three major islands, namely Komodo Island, Rinca, and Padar, and several other small islands. The park was established in 1980 to protect the dragons and their habitat. Besides dragons, in this national park there are also approximately 277 other animal species which is a mix of animals coming from Asia and Australia. In addition, there are approximately 253 species of coral reefs in the famous waters as well as one of the best point in the world for diving. Today, this national park is also entered into one of the 7 wonders of the world's nomination.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Lorentz National Park</span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=rwrn0x" target="_blank"><img src="http://i52.tinypic.com/rwrn0x.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Lorentz National Park, West Papua was recognized by UNESCO in 1999. With an area of 25,000 km2, the park is the largest in Southeast Asia. The area is also one of the three regions in the world with glaciers in the tropics. The park has an amazing biodiversity. The types of animals that have been identified in the park were approximately 630 species of birds and 123 species of mammals. Bird species characteristic of this national park are, two types of cassowary, four megapoda, 31 types of pigeon / doves, 30 species of parrots, 13 species of birds of shrimp, 29 species of birds honey, and 20 species endemic among long-tailed bird of paradise (Paradigalla caruneulata) and quail snow (Anurophasis monorthonyx). Mammals animal recorded include a long snout pig spines (Zaglossus bruijnii), pig snout short spines (Tachyglossus aculeatus), 4 types of possum, wallaby, wild cats, and tree kangaroos.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra (Leuser Mountain National Park, Kerinci Seblat National Park, South Bukit Barisan National Park)</span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=xf29za" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.tinypic.com/xf29za.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Tropical heritage rainforests of Sumatra that includes three national parks are getting recognition from UNESCO in 2004.<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=20jiolx" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/20jiolx.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Leuser Mountain National Park (TNGL) itself is one of nature conservation area in the administration of government lies in two provinces, namely Aceh and North Sumatra. TNGL includes native ecosystems from coast to high mountains covered by dense forest typical of tropical rain. In this TNGL region, there are rare plants and typical of a giant umbrella leaf (Johannesteijsmannia altifrons), Raflesia flower (Rafflesia atjehensis and R. micropylora) and Rhizanthes zippelnii which is the largest flower with a diameter of 1.5 meters. In addition, there is a unique plant or strangler fig plant.<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=eg7muu" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.tinypic.com/eg7muu.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Meanwhile, Kerinci Seblat national park is the largest national park in Sumatra. The park extends into four provinces, namely West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra. The park consists of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, which is the highest plateau in the Sumatra region, springs, hot springs, wing swift rivers, caves, waterfalls and the highest caldera lake in Southeast Asia, Mount Seven. The national park also has a diverse flora and fauna. About 4,000 species of plants grow in areas of national parks including the world's largest flower Rafflesia arnoldi, and the highest rates in the world, the Titan Arum. Fauna in the national park area comprising among others the Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Sumatran Elephant, Clouded Tiger, Malay Tapir, Sun Bear and about 370 species of birds.<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2luq690" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/2luq690.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />South Bukit Barisan National Park is included in the area of administration of West Lampung and Tanggamus region, where both are part of Lampung Province. This park is very rich in biodiversity and is home to three species of the most endangered large mammal in the world: the Sumatran elephant (less than 2000 fish that survive today), Sumatran rhinoceros (total global population: 300 individuals and the less drastic amounts) and the Sumatran tiger (total global population of about 400 individuals). The park entrance is also in the Global 200 Ecoregions, the rank of habitat land, freshwater and sea on earth is the most conspicuous of the biological standpoint made by WWF. The park is highlighted as a priority area for Sumatran rhino conservation through the Asian Rhino and Elephant Action Strategy (Areas) from the WWF. In addition, IUCN, WCS and WWF have identified the South Bukit Barisan National Park as a Tiger Conservation Unit (Wikramanayake et al., 1997), the most important forest areas for conservation of tigers in the world. Finally, in 2002, UNESCO has chosen this area to be proposed as World Heritage Cluster Mountainous Areas and National Park Gunung Leuser and Kerinci Seblat.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">World Heritage of Culture</span><br /><br />Indonesia has 3 objects with the status of "World Heritage of Culture". These objects are: <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Borobudur Temple</span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=1zdpw28" target="_blank"><img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/1zdpw28.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Borobudur Temple received recognition from UNESCO in 1991. It is a Buddhist temple located in Magelang, Central Java. The temple was founded by followers of Mahayana Buddhism around the year 800 AD during the reign of the dynasty. The temple that when viewed from above form a Mandala structure (symbol of the universe in Buddhist cosmology). The temple does not use cement at all in construction, but with the interlock system (like Lego blocks that can be attached without glue).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Prambanan Temple</span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2q9mk2w" target="_blank"><img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/2q9mk2w.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Prambanan Temple received recognition from UNESCO in 1991. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. The temple is located 17 km from the city center that was built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, namely Rakai Pikatan and Balitung. The temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu Temple, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />3. Sangiran Site</span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2v0g4fk" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.tinypic.com/2v0g4fk.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Sangiran site recognized by UNESCO in 1996. It is an archaeological site located in Central Java. Administratively located in Sragen regency and Karanganyar. Initially the research of Sangiran is a dome called Sangiran Dome. Top of the dome is then opened through a process of erosion to form a depression. In the depression that can be found in soil layers that contain information about life in the past. On this site, we can find lots of information about the remains of past life. In addition, there is complete information about the history of early human life with all things around them. From about the place of living, life pattern, animals that live with them until the occurrence of the landscape within a period of not less than 2 million years ago.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">World Heritage of Intangible Culture</span><br /><br />In this category, Indonesia has 4 objects, namely:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Wayang (Shadow Puppet)</span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=166ji48" target="_blank"><img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/166ji48.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Wayang is Indonesia traditional art which is mainly developed in Java and Bali. Sunan Kali Jaga and Raden Patah were instrumental used in developing the Puppet. The Guardian in Java has been set up in such a way into three parts. First Wayang Kulit in East Java, Wayang Wong in Central Java, and the third Marionette Puppet in West Java. Each very related to one another. Namely "Where the contents (Wayang Wong) and Where the Skin (Wayang Kulit) should be sought (Marionette puppet)". Puppet show has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as an amazing work culture in the field of narrative story and legacy of the beautiful and very valuable (Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity).<br />Today, not only to the extent of shadow Wayang puppet and the puppet people, there are also e-puppet that overall manufacturing process uses digital facilities. E-puppet can be viewed via the website.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Keris (Kris)</span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=33cx8i9" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.tinypic.com/33cx8i9.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Keris get UNESCO recognition in 2005. Keris which we now know is the result of a long evolutionary process. Modern keris known today is a unique dagger awl with a variety of forms. Besides being used as a weapon, a dagger is also often considered to have supernatural powers. These weapons are often mentioned in many traditional legends, such as MPU Gandring in legend of Ken Arok and Ken Dedes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Batik</span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=11w62v9" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.tinypic.com/11w62v9.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Batik is recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2009. To celebrate, Indonesia has made 2 October as a Batik national day. Indonesian batik motives vary depending on region.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Angklung</span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=afdkwl" target="_blank"><img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/afdkwl.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />Angklung is planned to gain recognition from UNESCO on November 18th to come. Bamboo musical instrument which can produce very beautiful voice echoes are well known to the world.<br /><br />Photo taken from many sources</span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-60106691874067920052010-11-08T19:09:00.000-08:002010-11-08T19:13:32.849-08:00The best surfing spots in Indonesia<b>Surfing in Lombok</b><br />
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Lombok is also known for its best secret surf point, The Desert Point. Still very isolated but for most Australian surfers they named it as "Desert Point", located in South West cost of Lombok. Desert Point also known as Bangko bangko beach. <br />
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A long walled and incredibly hollow left hander that on its day can break up to 300 meters, growing in size from takeoff to end. Best between 3-8 ft.<br />
Surfing in Lombok is much less hassle than in Kuta Beach Bali.<br />
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Kuta Beach & South Coast of Lombok (The Gerupuk Beach) also offer good quality of surf. You may need to hire boat from locals to take you to some of the wave's point. If you stay in Kuta Beach Lombok, ask around, many locals surfer will guide you to find the waves.<br />
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Kuta Lombok is "surfers' paradise". Waves are excellent and many good surf points, such as Mawi, Mawun and etc include "Point X", along South coast of Lombok. Matahari Hotel or Kuta Indah has the wave information board. <br />
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Surfing spots in Kuta and South Coast of Lombok<br />
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<b>GERUPUK BAY</b><br />
This huge bay is about 7 km east Kuta. The bay itself is home to five different spots which work on various tide, wind and swell combinations. Basically you can always get a wave at Gerupuk. All waves can only be accessed by boat.<br />
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<b>Inside Gerupuk:</b> or Bumbang Bay, is a right-hander over a flat reef. It is suitable for all levels an has fun waves, with a long wall and a forgiving lip. On big days with a Southwest swell it can be a great spot to surf. This break is surfable at any seasons and can handle any wind, even the trade wind, as it is protected by the surrounding hills. Best on an incoming tide and can hold 10ft solid.<br />
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<b>Outside Gerupuk:</b> or Gili Golong. A right-hander that is good at mid to high tide, better take your booties at low. Multiple peaks outside offer big drops on takeoff bending into a hollow and fast inside section. Can hold 8-10ft but is best at 4-6ft, from October to April.<br />
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<b>Don-Don:</b> The furthest break inside the bay and as a result needs a bigger swell to break. Don Don is a perfect A-frame peak walling and bending both left and right. For all level of surfers. Can be good in any season as long as the winds are light. Works on any tide, with out going tide the best time.<br />
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<b>Kid's Point:</b> or Pelawangan, is another right-hander, only breaks on the biggest days, but when it works, its barrel city. Best on an incoming tide. <br />
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<b>ARE GULING</b><br />
A right hand reef break located on the west side of Kuta. Access by boat and land is possible. This break is one of the best right hander on the South Coast. Mid to low tides can see the inside section doubling up and barreling. A left hander on the other side of the bay is surfable, though only when its small. Need a north-west wind, most common from October to April. Are Guling can hold 8-10ft when perfect, but is best at 4-6ft. <br />
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<b>SEGER BEACH</b><br />
Located just 2 km from Kuta. Seger is a right reef break, with the occasional left off the peak. A good place when the swell drops. On mid tides and offshore winds this can be a great spot, with short tubes and bowly walls ready for any move you can think of. Need a light wind or north west wind, around Oct-April... <br />
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<b>MAWI</b><br />
Located 20 minutes west of Kuta. On small days this reef break offers a nice peak with short hollow rights and lefts. At 6ft plus, Mawi transforms into a heaving left barrel, with elevator drops and heavy hold downs. At 8-10ft it’s not a spot for the faint hearted. Best on mid tides and a south east trade wind, from May to September. Mawi can hold any size you're prepared to surf, just bring your balls! <br />
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EKAS BAY</b><br />
Located to the east of Kuta and takes about 30 minutes by car to Awang and then another 20 mins by boat across the bay. Ekas is home to two spots.<br />
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<b>Outside Ekas:</b> is a left hander that starts working over 5ft and holds up to 10ft. The wave offers huge drops, acres of open face to carve and a ton of power to spare. Best on mid to high tides and a south east wind.<br />
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<b>Inside Ekas:</b> Located further inside the bay from Outside Ekas. A fun, walling peak, that can handle real size. Needs a big swell and south east winds, but on it day can offer very long rides and barrels on the inside of the right. Low tides for the right, higher tides for the left and holds 12ft plus.<br />
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<b>BANGKO BANGKO OR DESERT POINT</b><br />
Located on the South West Coast of Lombok, 3 hours drive from Kuta. On its day Desert Point is regarded as one of the best waves on the planet. Barrels of 20 seconds have been filmed there and 10 second tubes are common. Full or new moon low tides, a south east wind and a big swell are needed, most consistent from May to October. It can go weeks without waves, but just one Desert Point bomb will make the wait worth it. Experienced surfer only. Bring your booties an a good tube riding board. <br />
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<b>Mentawai, West Sumatra</b><br />
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Since the early 1990's surfers from around the globe have been visiting the Mentawai islands to experience untouched rainforest and superb waves. More than a dozen "worldclass" reefbreaks exists making it one the most surf infested regions in the world. Most spots host mechanical perfection and vary in intensity for all level of surfer, making it an ideal surf vacation location. <br />
Indonesia is such a great place for surf. It has got the classic waves, the crystal clear warm water and the balmy days. What more could anyone want. The Mentawai islands are a relatively new surfing location, having only been surfed since the early 90's. Although the main island has loads of spots probably the best way to surf the Mentawai islands is by boat.<br />
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Our good friend the South Indian Ocean produces the swells that have the islands pumping from March through to November at 6-12ft, and the cyclone swells keep the surf rolling in throughout the remainder of the year. You go to Mentawai, you get surf! The calm winds ensure that the swells that do arrive are always of a high standard. <br />
Top Mentawai waves include Bankvaults, Lance's Left and Lance's Right, Macaronis, and for the less experienced there is Gilligan's. <br />
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<b>Nias Island</b><br />
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For surfers, Nias is "Paradise on Earth". The 2005 earthquake has uplifted many reefs of the island, making surfing on the "Point", the legendry right-hander near Sorake, even more challenging and exciting than in the past! <br />
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However, surfing spots are only a slice of the wonders that Nias Island has to offer. The island's unique and exotic setting - an ancient megalithic culture in a rugged tropical landscape - is even more intriguingly wondrous. The islanders call their island Ono Niha or Land of the Niassan. And that is what it fully is; A world unto itself!<br />
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Though you might have heard some travel stories about Nias, describing the island as a place of impenetrable jungles and feared head-hunting raids, there is no need to worry coming face to face with head-hunters (except perhaps in cultural performances) as this practice was brought to an end in the beginning of the 20th century. The island's lush forests and virgin beaches provide a unique opportunity to experience a feeling of last frontier, a world beyond the equator. <br />
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The unique combination of an untouched tribal culture with arcane rites and untamed nature make the island a world class destination for adventurous eco-travellers, where you will be welcomed by the local Niassan with the call "Ya'ahowu" or "Hello"! <br />
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Often the best travel experience happens unplanned, like the discovery of an amazing landscape after a wrong turn, or an impromptu drinking session with locals when you're stuck in a village during a thunderstorm. It sneaks up on you and catches you unprepared. The next thing you know, you are having tremendous fun, losing yourself in wild abandon while at the same time trying to soberly carve the moment in your head as it happens second by second, not wanting to miss a single thing.<br />
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In South Nias it is bound to happen. Not only once, but probably for the entire length of your visit, provided you keep an open heart. This is an island where warriors sit next to you at mealtime, where hundreds of enemy's skulls were buried beneath the ground on which you walk, where a spear-carrying five-year-old can be found fish-hunting in the middle of the day for his lunch. This is the island of tough and resilient men, virgin forests and waves as high as multiple-story buildings. We are not talking tour buses and two-hour allocations to click away on your camera in front of some ancient temples. We are talking real experiences, where you truly get up close and personal with the mystical island, bringing home not some crappy souvenirs but an amazing story to tell and hopefully a changed heart.<br />
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<b>Uluwatu, Bali</b><br />
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Uluwatu Surfing Beach in Indonesia is really spectacular and is the ideal spot for surfing. The beach is located in the southern part of Bali is a very famous tourist attraction site. Thousands of surfers who come here often, and even kite boarders and snorkels and other water sports enthusiasts. <br />
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There are many houses around the beach, where users can stay and relax after a full day of surfing. They offer a very clean and comfortable hotel that everyone will enjoy. Uluwatu beach is public access to the beach. The beach looks beautiful sea view, with its clear blue water and watch surfers to surf the waves of water. <br />
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The beach can take a flight to Ngurah Rai International Airport can be reached. Incredible waves every surfer on the beach has the best surf weather and perfect winds. Surfers amazed with the beauty and functionality of sites that are returned to the place from time to time. The vast beauty of the beach is the beach of Uluwatu is famous tourist attraction site in Indonesia, not only for surfers, but all the beach lovers and water enthusiasts from various parts of the world. What is interesting here is the beach for surf schools that offer those who temporarily want to try surfing, but the silence of knowledge to try to hand in the water. <br />
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There are many well-trained drivers to navigate through tutorial will help you in learning this kind of fun sport. The water here may have actually happened to surf, because the winds and functions best describes what you are looking for a great place for surfers to do their own surfing techniques. One can always have a hybrid time Uluwatu surfing beach, which is rare in other beaches. Visit the beach with friends and family and even surf teams surfing and enjoy the fun and lively experience in this very beautiful beach Uluwatu. This really is a place where Indonesia is the only known and certainly one of the most precious jewels of the country. Visit here any time of year, so what are you waiting for?<br />
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<b>G-Land, Banyuwangi</b><br />
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For you sports fans who want to surf a draining experience adrenaline, prepare for a visit to a beach in East Java.<br />
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<b>G-Land, “The Seven Giant Waves Wonder”</b> nickname was given by foreign surfers to the waves roll on shore Plengkung located in Taman Nasional Alas Purwo (TNAP) or National Park, Banyuwangi, East Java.<br />
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<b>G has three different connotations reply:</b><br />
• <b>Green</b>, because of its location in forest edge<br />
• <b>Grajagan</b>, the name of the nearest point before crossing the road in the woods<br />
• the <b>Great</b> as one of the best waves in the world wrote. Whatever the means, that’s the nickname for a local name called Plengkung.<br />
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TNAP forests can be achieved through Banyuwangi city MUNCAR direction or continue towards a market Benculuk Anyar through Dlimo Tegal. From here drive 10 km through the macadam road to the main door in Rowobendo National Park. From Rowobendo, 3km to the macadam road leading to the post Pancur. From Pancur bercabang2 road to Sadengan, beach Ngagel or continue to Plengkung. From Pancur to Plengkung 6km far, although the asphalt road that was new (only a small part was not finished), while this may be achieved with only 3 ways: walking for 2 hours, trail riding jagawananya and TNAP, or use a special transportation pickup reply TNAP managed. Private vehicles may only be parked at the post Pancur. Ngagel beach location, Sadengan, Trianggulasi beach reachable within a minute of Pancur because it can be done easily using any vehicle<br />
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<b>1. Amed </b><br />
Amed is located in a bay on the north eastern of Bali island. The area was once famous for its sea salt that traditionally produce and for its natural beauty. Currently, Amed also known as one of the best underwater tourist destination on the island of Bali. <br />
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One of recreational diving in Amed named Jemeluk. The divers use traditional ship Jukung to achieve it. There they can see turtles, reef sharks, and stingrays (depending on the depth of dives), in addition the coral reefs are very beautiful. <br />
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About 10 meters from the beach there is Japanese patrol boats framework that sink in the days of World War II. This location also made to be one of dive areas, such as those found in Tulamben. <br />
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<b>2. Bunaken </b><br />
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Bunaken is an area of 8.08 km ² island in the Bay of Manado, located in the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The island is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be achieved by speed boat (speed boat) or a rented boat; it takes about 30 minutes journey from the port city of Manado. Around the Bunaken island, there is Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. The marine park has biodiversity marine which is one of the highest in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island. Overall, Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island and Naen island. Although an area covering of 75,265 hectares, the location of the dive (diving) is limited in each of the five beaches that surround the island.<br />
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Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depth of up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 diving points, 12 diving points among them are around in the Bunaken Island. Twelve point dive is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of underwater scenery. <br />
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Most of the 12 point dive in Bunaken Island lined up from the southeast to the northwest of the island. In this region there are underwater great walls, which is also called the hanging walls, or a giant rock walls that stand vertically and curved upward. These rock walls are also a source of food for fish in the waters around Bunaken Island. <br />
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<b>3. Candi dasa</b> <br />
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Candi Dasa is a resting place or a resort that is located in Karangasem regency, Bali. This area is approximately 90 km away to the northeast of Denpasar. From Candi Dasa to Tenganan is only about 10 kilometers.<br />
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Candi Dasa is located at Amuk Bay which is one of famous places to dive. Small islands in the Gulf Amuk (Tepekong Gili, Gili Biaha, Gili Mimpang) offers a stunning dive experience. However, the dive guides must warn divers to be very careful because there are very strong diving flow and often unpredictable presence. Washing machine effect can easily create panic divers. Because of this a few sites declared as a dangerous place for beginner divers. <br />
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<b>4. Padang bai </b><br />
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Padangbai is a small town on the eastern side of Bali Island, Indonesia. The city is a harbour ferry to cruise to the island of Lombok, Gili Islands and other islands in West Nusa Tenggara. <br />
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Addition to being a port city, the city also offers the tourists with a small beach town life and quietly beautiful as an alternative to the coastal town full of hustle and bustle like Kuta Beach. In addition to a beach near the ferry terminal, there are also other beaches like Blue Lagoon in the northern city and the Secret Beach in the south. Off the coast of the Blue Lagoon, now even become one of the dive tourism destination in Bali. <br />
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<b>5. Raja Ampat Papua</b><br />
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The archipelago is a place that has the potential to serve as a tourist attraction, especially diving tourism. Raja Ampat Islands waters according to various sources, is one of the 10 best waters for diving sites around the world. In fact, it may also be recognized as number one for the completeness of underwater flora and fauna at this time. <br />
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Dr. John Veron, coral expert from the Australian experience, for example, in a site it is revealed, the Raja Ampat Islands located in the westernmost tip of New Guinea, about 50 miles northwest of Sorong, has the best reef areas in Indonesia. Approximately 450 species of coral had been identified during the two weeks of research in the area. <br />
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A team of experts from Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, and National Oceanographic Institutions (Lon) Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) have done a quick assessment in 2001 and 2002. As a result, they noted in these waters there are more than 540 species of hard corals (75% of the total species in the world), more than 1,000 species of reef fish, 700 types of mollusks, and the highest record for gonodactyloid stomatopod crustaceans. This makes 75% of the world's coral species in Raja Ampat. None of the places with the same area has a number of coral species as much as this. <br />
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There are several areas of coral reefs that are still very good condition with the percentage of live coral cover to 90%, namely in the Dampier Strait (strait between P. Waigeo and P. Batanta), Kofiau Islands, South and South East Misool Kepualauan Wayag Islands. Types of coral reefs in Raja Ampat is generally fringing reef with gentle slope to steep contour. But it was also found atoll type and type of burns or taka. In some places like the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without a dive and with his own adaptation, the corals can still be alive despite being in the open air and direct sunlight. <br />
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Unique species that can occur during diving are some of the pigmy seahorse species or kudalaut mini, wobbegong and manta ray. There are also four endemic fish kings, namely Eviota king, which is a kind of fish gobbie. At Manta Point which is located in Dampier strait Arborek, you can dive in the company of some tail Manta Ray is benign like when you dive in Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan. If you dive at Cape Kri or Chicken Reef, you can be surrounded by thousands of fish and sometimes a collection of tuna, giant trevallies and snappers. But those tense when we are surrounded by a collection of barracuda fish, although in fact it's relatively harmless (which is dangerous if we see barracuda solitary or alone). Reef sharks are also frequently seen, and if lucky you can also see the turtle is still eating sponge or swim around you. In some places like in Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo also seen dugong or sea cow. <br />
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Because the area of many islands and narrow straits, so most of the dive at a particular time has a strong current. It allows also performing drift dive, dive, following a strong flow of water is very clear as he broke through a collection of fish. There is also a sunken airplane World War II relic that can be found in several places to make diving a great place to dive as in P. Wreck Wai. And many more reef sites that actually have never been touched. This makes diving in Raja Ampat was more challenging. <br />
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<b>6. Wakatobi </b><br />
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Wakatobi Dive Resort was founded by a Swiss citizen in the mid 90s and is currently managed by the international management team. The resort is very carefully constructed with traditional methods for the number of guests the choice to embrace the principles of environmentally friendly tourism. Local architectural style of the main building and bungalows originated and built by local artists using traditional tools. <br />
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Despite being one of the most secluded resorts, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers all aspects of modern hospitality, hot and cold water throughout the resort, 24-hour electricity, satellite communications, 24 hour internet access and much more. There are our expert culinary team to create both local and international cuisine with the best taste. <br />
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Wakatobi Dive Resort is a place for divers who appreciate the importance of the environment in which to them are the best night dives, a fun night, having dinner under the stars and down the beach with a friend or loved one in a beautiful sunset. <br />
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The advantages of this tourism asset, not because of the vast expanse of rock along the bottom of the ocean waters with a complex topography such as slope shape, flat, drop-offs, atoll and underwater cave with a diverse marine biota. <br />
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Specifically Wakatobi marine park archipelago has a ± 25 fruit clusters with 750 species of coral reef that surrounded by total of 600 km2, and the beach tourism potential to be managed, are scattered throughout the Wakatobi region. Based on this potential tourist area, the area is very comfortable for dive tourism activities such as surfing, snorkelling, and fishing tours. So that Jacques Costeau ,one of foreign journalist said that Wakatobi diving is the world's most beautiful places for divers tourist (Wakatobi is the finest diving sites in the world).<br />
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Gangga is one of the exotic islands in North Sulawesi, which has a range of about ± 6.1 km from the City of North Minahasa, North Sulawesi Islands. Gangga has a beautiful white sand beach. <br />
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Gangga is the first of the Sangihe Islands that lie between Sulawesi and the Philippines. Of volcanic origin and covered with rainforest, they are surrounded by coral reefs and white beaches.<br />
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Gangga Island Resorts is perfectly situated. With its more than 25 world class diving locations the island offers a wonderful variety of marine life. The island is the home of the Bajau fishermen who colonized the coast and some of the surrounding islands in the distant past. These friendly people live in two villages called Gangga Satu and Gangga Dua. They continue to live in the simple ways of their traditional culture, in close relationship with the sea, which provides support for their daily lives.<br />
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<b>An Exotic Resort</b><br />
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Gangga Marine Park has a thousand charms of beautiful shells with hundreds of species and ornamental fish. There are many vacation tours such as fishing, diving, snorkeling, recreational beaches and marine research. There is also a luxury resort on the Gangga Island.<br />
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Built under shady palms and surrounded by tropical gardens running directly down to a beach of pure white sand, Gangga Island Resort is located on the tip of the small island of Gangga. With the highest international standards of service and comfort, Gangga Island Resort is the perfect place for holiday makers, honeymooners, and diving enthusiasts. The resort is only 45 minutes by air-conditioned car from Manado International Airport then half an hour on our traditional Minahasan boat to Gangga Island Resort.<br />
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The Resort features wooden bungalows, each with two rooms and built in the local Minahasa style, with a spacious veranda overlooking the beach and neighboring islands. All rooms are equipped with every feature and fixture now internationally expected of a first class resort.<br />
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Gangga Island Resort & Spa<br />
Pulau Gangga<br />
P.O. Box 1734 – 95375<br />
Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia<br />
Tel.(62 82) 431-3809 <br />
Fax 0062 431 8894059<br />
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</span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-34688945291876176192010-10-10T21:22:00.000-07:002010-10-12T04:26:29.552-07:001000 stories of Java history in Ullen Sentalu Museum<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2cdy3ah" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.tinypic.com/2cdy3ah.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br />
Ullen Sentalu saves a bunch of interesting stories that had been buried behind the walls of the palace of Yogyakarta and Solo. Javanese culture Ullen Sentalu Museum, located on Jl. Boyong in the Upper Ground area of Yogyakarta. Ullen Sentalu name is an acronym for a well-known adage in the Java language “Ulating Blencong Sejatine Tatarane Lumaku” which means a guidance lamp-life.<br />
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So named “Ullen Sentalu” because the museum was founded to be a "lamp" for the Javanese people so as not to forget their rich history and culture. The museum was founded in the 1980's by Ulating Blencong Foundation, a foundation that aims to preserve the tradition and history of the Solo and Yogyakarta palace.<br />
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The museum is built on 1.7 hectares land area. Iti is designed by DR. Samuel Wedyadiningrat, DSB.Konk, a cancer surgeon at the Darmais Hospital and chairman of the Foundation Ulating Blencong at that time.<br />
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Initial stand, the museum may only be visited by family palace. It was only in 1997 the museum opened to the public. When launched, it’s not many people are aware of the existence of this museum. Even today, the existence of this museum is "hiding" from the general public views.<br />
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Because originally not intended for public consumption, the museum is located in an area that is rather difficult to reach, located on the hill, while there is only one marker of the way to this museum, prints the letters on the bookmark and even then had begun to fade, so a bit difficult to read. People who had first visited had a lot to ask for not getting lost.<br />
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To enter, the cost is relatively expensive. The museum put tariffs of Rp 15,000 for school and university students, and 25.000 to the public. While foreign tourists have to pay Rp. 50,000 to get into the museum.<br />
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But in fact the amount of money needed was very commensurate with the services provided by the museum. No matter how small a group, the museum provides a guide to guiding each of the entourage.<br />
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The museum is divided into seven major sections: Welcome Room, Guwo Selo Giri, a basement which have a similarity with Gothic architecture, Kampung Kambangan (or village on the water), Parks, and a gallery called the Academic Modern Art Gallery.<br />
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Kampung Kambangan divided into several small rooms: The Tinneke room, Paes Ageng Yogyakarta room, Vorstendlanden Batik room, Batik Coastal room and Gusti Nurul room.<br />
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The first room, Welcome Room, a kind of "heating space" which gives a rough idea of the museum contents as a whole to the visitor. The room nicely styled with a slightly dim lighting. Inside the corner of this room is a picture of mother Hartini, fourth wife of President Soekarno.<br />
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This room is also displaying photographs of Cephass Kassian, who is considered as the first photographer in Indonesia. The photographs display the figure of sensual certain women plantation workers.<br />
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The next room is Guwo Selo Giri, displaying pictures of royal figures. In this room, visitors also get small interest stories such as how Hamengkubuwono IX used to be called Prince Heng by a landlord. Or Pakubuwono 12 which is also often called Bobby by his Dutch friends.<br />
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When Indonesia proclaimed its independence, the kingdom of Yogyakarta is still shaped. Hamengkubuwono IX and Pakubuwono XII initiated the merging of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Because of this President Sukarno then give the status of Special Region to Yogyakarta.<br />
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In this room is also framed the photo of Pakubuwono X, the richest king on the island of Java. In 1907 he became the first person who can afford to buy a car. Pakubuwono X has two consorts, 39 concubines and 63 children.<br />
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Towards the other museums, Kampung Kambangan or village on the water, visitors will be invited to enter into several small rooms. One is the Gusti Nurul room. This room displays photos of Gusti Nurul in various ages, as well as the usual items used while still in the palace.<br />
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Gusti Nurul life story is quite interesting to note, she was born in 1921 by the Eastern Empress, consort of Mangkunegara VII. At birth her parents gave her the name of Gusti Raden Ayu Siti Nurul Kamari Nasaratih Kusumawardhani. Despite growing behind the walls of the palace, the princess who schooled in the Dutch school has a style and outlook that count very modern for its time.<br />
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The princess was fond of riding (something which was very taboo for a princess palace), also swam, and very adept at playing tennis. Her father agrees with her daughter's penchant for buying a particular horse from Australia.<br />
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Gusti Nurul grown into a beautiful and intelligent girl, she did not hesitate to express her opinion. There is much to admire to the princess, President Sukarno was one of them. President Sukarno was very fascinated with the princess, to the point that when she was invited to Vila Cipanas, he specifically requested the painter Basuki Abdullah to immortalize Gusti Nurul figure in the painting. The painting was later displayed in President Sukarno work room at the Vila Cipanas.<br />
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Another thing that is very special, Gusti Nurul was the first daughter who explicitly rejects polygamy. Because of this strict view Gusti Nurul just about to get married when she turned thirty years old. Currently Gusti Nurul who has aged eighty-six years is living in Bandung.<br />
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Kambangan Village still has a few more other rooms that are specifically told about batik. While the last room, Paes Ageng room, featuring bridal clothing and paintings related to the usual wedding that held in the sultanate.<br />
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For a comfortable visit to round the museum, it takes about an hour. Visitors will get a complete story about many objects and interesting characters who have given color in the course of Yogyakarta and Solo history palace.<br />
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<b>1. Bintan island, Riau, Sumatra</b><br />
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Bintan Island is located in Riau Islands Province, it has a very charming island atmosphere. The combination of white sand, blue water, and the tree that makes this island is worth visiting<br />
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<b>2. Kaliurang, Yogyakarta</b><br />
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Kaliurang is located 28 miles north of Yogyakarta city, precisely in the hamlet of Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman. As you climbed to the top of the hill Plawangan, and you'll see the seductive scenery around you.<br />
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<b>3. Senggigi Beach, Lombok</b><br />
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This beach is located on the west coast of Lombok, it has green scenery and stunning underwater. The waves are not too big, of course, will add a romantic honeymoon periods.<br />
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<b>4. Moyo isalnd, West Nusa Tenggara</b><br />
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If you want to feel the world just for you two, come to Moyo Island in West Nusa Tenggara, as a honeymoon. This area is still quiet and genuine, but the facilities are widely available. There are cottages that provide a variety of amenities. It has the combination of white sand, no coral reef fish, waterfalls and natural pools. Moyo Island has a height variation from 0-648 m above sea level. As a marker of sustainability, the island is located in an area of about 30,000 acres; hundreds of butterflies will be seen from bushes, trees or in the middle of savanna. The island is also home to 21 species of bats, birds, macaque, wild pig, deer and snakes. With the natural conditions is still genuine, it is advisable to enter the island with a guide.<br />
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<b>5. Ubud village, Bali</b><br />
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The village is also believed to give inspiration to visitors. Ubud is a popular place among foreign tourists because this location is situated between the fields and forest that lies between the chasms of the mountain that makes the nature so beautiful. In addition, Ubud is known for its art and culture that is growing very rapidly and developed. The pulse of Ubud community life can not be separated from art. Here there are also many art galleries, and music arenas. The dance performances are held alternately every night in all corners of the village.<br />
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<b>6. Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi</b><br />
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Bunaken Island Marine Park is very exotic. This marine park has the greatest marine biodiversity in the world. Coming to the Park with your spouse, then discover the underwater beauty of Bunaken. Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depth of up to 1344 meters. It has 20 diving points, 12 points among them is located around Bunaken Island.<br />
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<b>7. Sampireun, the village of Garut, West Java</b><br />
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The villages are located in Sampireun Ciparay, Village Sukakarya, Garut, West Java. Sampireun Village offers all the simplicity and convenience features that you need for your exotic honeymoon<br />
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<b>8. Bangka Belitung</b><br />
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Belitung Island panorama is dominated by beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches along the stunning scenery. It is can not be found on other islands, this island is a special island for honeymooners.<br />
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<b>9. Tanjung lesung, Banten, West Java</b><br />
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Tanjung lesung is located on the west coast of the Sunda Strait, precisely in the village of Tanjung Jaya, Pandeglang, Banten. The resort can be used as an alternative to your honeymoon destination. It takes 3-5 hours from the capital city of Jakarta through Pandeglang. The atmosphere here is very charming with beautiful blue sea and white sand spread. You can enjoy the beauty of Mount ancient world's most famous, Krakatau volcano which is one of the world's volcanoes that are floating in the sea.<br />
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<b>10. Raja Ampat Islands, Papua</b><br />
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Raja Ampat is worldwide recognized as one of the 10 best waters for diving. Marine life is also the most comprehensive in the world. No place on earth that has so much diversity of marine life as in Raja Ampat. Based on research, more than 573 types of coral reefs, or about 75 percent of the world's coral species found in Raja Ampat. In addition, there also are more than 828 species of fish from the world's 1074 species of fish and 700 types of mollusks (soft animals.<br />
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<b>11. Umang island, Banten, West Java</b><br />
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Umang island is located in Pulau Umang Pandeglang, Banten. This place is suitable to avoid the stress of urban life and enjoy the beautiful moments of honeymoon or vacation. On this island, there are resorts that have been arranged with an artistic natural beauty of the mountains surrounded by sea will add more romance for your honeymoon.<br />
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<b>Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, comprising of five main islands and a multitude of smaller archipelagos, with about 17,000 islands strung across the equator.</b><br />
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Indonesia had many diverse cultures and a splendid heritage of traditions and art, and become a magnet to the tourists around the world<br />
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Indonesia offers something for everyone. Sumatra has an untouched wilderness and a diversity of wildlife, highland tribes and unique architecture, wonderful resort-lined lakes and quaint hilltop towns. Java features steaming volcanoes, astonishing historical monuments, a sprawling capital city and traditional dance, music and art. <br />
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The image of paradise is epitomised in Bali, an island of artistic people and elegant temples, stunning scenery, palm groves, beach resorts and diving. Further east, Komodo is the home to the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.<br />
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It is a land of vigorous color, of festivals and dancing, golden sunsets and friendly white toothy smiles.<br />
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<b>Indonesia Culture</b><br />
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Indonesian people are generally friendly and polite and while they understand that western culture is different to their own, it will be appreciated if their customs are respected. Religious customs should also be respected, particularly during the month of Ramadan when eating, drinking and smoking during daylight hours should be discreet as it is forbidden by the Muslim culture. Visitors should always be polite and avoid public displays of affection. It is considered impolite to use the left hand for passing or accepting things. Appropriate dress is important in places of worship and women should dress conservatively, covering the shoulders and legs, especially in Muslim areas. The concept of 'saving face' is very important and public displays of anger, and personal ridicule and blame are considered extremely vulgar and bad mannered. In Jakarta a new law bans people from giving money to beggars, buskers and unofficial traffic guides in an attempt to 'bring order' to the city. Offenders could face up to six months in jail and $5,000 fines. Gambling is illegal.<br />
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Roemah Java was in an area that is really quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. As the name implies, this house has a building “Java joglo” (unique Javanese traditional house) made from teak wood combined with modern buildings. The element of Javanese tradition is also seen in the presence of “Wuwungan” (typical decorative roof tiles of Javanese house) on the roof of the house that became the hallmark of this resort.<br />
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Once entering the resort, you will be impressed with a solid teak wood building, wood carving decorations are very classy, and made from teak interiors in every room. Placement of ornaments and Korean typical interiors in some parts of the resort blends beautifully with the traditional feel of an exotic Javanese. The mood and atmosphere of the Java-Korea will make you and your family holiday comfortable<br />
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Fragrant scent of flowers, typical insects sounds, and the chirping of birds flying around the resort will accompany a beautiful day of your holiday here. The resorts are located on the shores of this artificial lake provides a pool of artistic temples of stone material and a Beautiful lake views from the rooms you live. Some of the top artists and senior state officials had also stayed here. The atmosphere of a restaurant is presented with delicious Korean cuisine such as Korean Kimchi and Bulgogi that also serves a menu of Java, Indonesia, and International. In addition, Roemah Java also provides traditional Korean clothing that you can wear for photos.<br />
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Roemah Java became a favorite resort for many families. The resorts have a comfortable family room with two bedrooms, dining table, and family room. From the resort, you can easily go to some interesting places in Yogyakarta like Malioboro, Sultan Palace, Prambanan, and airport Special. This resort is also very close to several famous college campuses such as UGM, UII, UPN, STIE YKPN, STMIK Amikom, UAJY, and others.<br />
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Roemah Java not only presents the beauty of nature and beautiful lake scenery, but also presents an experience of staying at a unique and exotic place in shades of Java-Korean.<br />
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ROEMAH DJAWA RESORT<br />
Mataram Bumi Sejahtera No. 109<br />
Condong Catur Sleman Yogyakarta Indonesia<br />
Phone: +62 274 887141<br />
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With the increasing number of cheap airline tickets, free stay at home a fellow backpacker around the world; dreams can come true to travel around the world.<br /><br />Backpacker comes from the word “Backpack” which means rucksack. Meanwhile, people who travel with backpack called a backpacker. So the activity of a journey undertaken by the backpacker called backpacking.<br /><br />Backpacker travel is synonymous with cheap travel. All lines of expenditure endeavoured to find a cheap as possible, even for free.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Here are tips for backpacking:<br /><br />1. Find cheap airline tickets.<br />Try to find cheap plane tickets. If necessary, register (sign up) to a few websites so if there are cheap flight ticket promo program, you'll be sent an e-mail.<br /><br />2. Boxed Art backpack.<br />Try to pack backpack and light as short as possible. The reason: because it will often change places. In addition, cheap flights only allow a bag that is brought into the cabin freely maximum 7 kg. So, bring just enough clothes and essentials. Complicated and heavy backpack will make you troublesome journey.<br /><br />3. Find information through the Internet, magazines, books about destinations would you go so you know exactly what you would do upon arrival.<br /><br />4. Be careful and vigilant during the trip. Keep your passport, money and other valuables in a special bag and always embedded in the body. Never released in any place.<br /><br />5. Do not carry anything valuable.<br />If you bring a notebook and gadgets, so be careful when sleeping in bed dormitory room in backpacker hostels. Use existing safety box facility in the hostel is to store valuables when sleeping and bathing.<br /><br />6. For female backpacker, do not wear excessive jewelry for backpacking. If necessary, do not use any kind of jewelry.<br /><br />Photo: www.inwadventures.com<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-26610195968770492132010-09-20T20:12:00.000-07:002010-09-20T20:39:48.124-07:00Traveling Tips Without Damaging Environment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXN85DQlaqIh2ka2g43B5E45AWJqRKr7L5iuh8E_qb6vlnKKWCpHIs9XPh5Mx3N8XNnxSUZzjgmmIBGuUJlWJBSRblX3BEyWcakGHb8hXx0a6uGU11EWLxk6q2UckxtFP9YBp-wCTzBw/s1600/boyle276.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXN85DQlaqIh2ka2g43B5E45AWJqRKr7L5iuh8E_qb6vlnKKWCpHIs9XPh5Mx3N8XNnxSUZzjgmmIBGuUJlWJBSRblX3BEyWcakGHb8hXx0a6uGU11EWLxk6q2UckxtFP9YBp-wCTzBw/s400/boyle276.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519206210279263922" /></a><br />Traveling is fun, but travelling can also unwittingly give a bad impact on the environment, especially in terms of carbon emissions. In many vacation destination, tourist area which was previously has the enchanting scenery, damaged by the visit of the travellers who does not care for nature.<br /><br />Here are tips that can be practiced so that we can make a minimal impact on the environment:<br /><br />1. Avoid using vehicles that emit large CO2nya when we go traveling.<br /><br />2. Use of mass transportation facilities, bicycle rental, cart or on foot to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the area including hidden beautiful places.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />3. Acquainted with many people on the go, so that we can share vehicles. It will save CO2 emissions, saving travel costs, and certainly adds a lot of friends.<br /><br />4. Buy food on the sidewalk, shops, or restaurants population. It can reduce the emissions used to transport food from distant locations and to contribute directly to local communities. In addition, the device usually eat at the local shop does not use a plastic / styrofoam.<br /><br />5. Choose food and local beverages. There are two benefits; we can sensed food and beverages from the local and it's also reduce CO2 emissions generated from imported goods.<br /><br />6. Bring your own drink bottle so that it can be refilled.<br /><br />7. Bring your own shopping bags to reduce plastic waste.<br /><br />8. Disposing of waste in place.<br /><br />9. Take a tourist spot that offers more 'green' or have environmental programs.<br /><br />10. Encourage the tourism industry for social responsibility. A study shows that many foreign tourists who are willing to pay more of their vacation home activities that help others, environmentally friendly and preserve local culture<br /><br />Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-43384673654637954362010-08-16T19:23:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:19:27.514-07:00The Pandora in Nandini Resort<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjA9pyt1JuD5K9XkdEjJrepmJLhsSPhQtH-ca7iZQR5plZc6XEFrbXuz88nlmkF2ZKGNeu5deUd5y4ITtXqrkH7ngz59bgGT_1S2xwUdPngaPvI0RGKBLQrSZ0bJ7LzP-9HOWR4UiH7g/s1600/nandini.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjA9pyt1JuD5K9XkdEjJrepmJLhsSPhQtH-ca7iZQR5plZc6XEFrbXuz88nlmkF2ZKGNeu5deUd5y4ITtXqrkH7ngz59bgGT_1S2xwUdPngaPvI0RGKBLQrSZ0bJ7LzP-9HOWR4UiH7g/s400/nandini.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506200045571477378" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nandini Bali | Ubud Luxury Resort</span> - Imagine receiving a warm welcome at a resort where the reception comprises a traditional Balinese village simply constructed from natural materials and nestling amid the raw nature of forest, rice terraces and banana groves but which conceals an oasis of luxury, exclusivity and sophistication set in the stunning beauty of the river gorge below. <br /><br />Imagine your five star luxury villa set into a naturally terraced landscape interlinked by winding paths and for added comfort an exclusive monorail to make light work of those slopes.<br /><br />Imagine a swimming pool excavated from the hillside and elevated 15 metres above the descending forested river gorge beneath. <br /><br />Imagine a choice of healthy, healing and soothing treatments, massages and spa to enhance your well-being and make you feel at one with nature. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Imagine culinary experiences created by combining the finest local produce with the skills and expertise of our chefs to provide you with the aromas, tastes and sensations of fine dining at its very best. <br /><br />Imagine a private cocktail party with friends or a romantic dinner for two on the deck of our exclusive outdoor Jacuzzi. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Imagine all this in a single luxury resort - Ubud Private Resort.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Room and Rates</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Room Facilities</span><br /><br />• 17" LCD TV, DVD Player<br />• IDD telephone<br />• Mini bar<br />• Coffee & tea maker <br />• Private safety box <br />• Individual air conditioning <br />• Private balcony <br />• Seperate bath tub and shower <br />• Full bathroom amenities <br />• Hair dryer <br />• Bathrobe, slippers <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Electricity </span><br /><br />• Voltage 220 V <br />• Cycles 50 W <br />• 2 hole plug receptacle<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Room Rates</span><br />Published Rate USD220++ <br />Including Nandini breakfast for two & 50% discount Spa voucher ++ Subject to 21% governement tax & service charge.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Internet Rate</span><br /><br />Compulsory New Eve Dinner on Dec 31'09 at Usd 40++/pax/dinner<br />Validity from Now until March 31st 2010 at Usd 160,-++<br />Peak Season Surcharge on Dec 20 - Jan 05 at Usd 25,-nett/r/n<br />Validity from April 01'2010 until March 31'2011 at Usd 175,-++<br />High Season Surcharge on July 01-August 31 at Usd 20,-nett/r/n<br />Peak Season Surcharge on Dec 20-Jan 05 at Usd 25,-nett/r/n<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Contact</span><br /><br />Nandini Bali Jungle Resort & Spa<br />Br. Susut, Desa Buahan, Payangan, Gianyar<br />Bali - Indonesia <br />T. +62-361 982 777 <br />F. +62-361 982 727 <br />E-mail : info@nandinibali.com<br /><br /><br /><a href="www.nandinibali.com">Here</a> for detail information<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-8549516699789374332010-08-16T19:04:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:20:54.965-07:00Unforgettable beautiful villas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-Lafu59vUdXsJ3xUUPKgY97QTBy44pUMOfl8j6HfJhdEOa252QxYV6-x9yoSUDS5FaSQ52BRoftpD2PHSV9M79VQbi0IsHPs-9on6F2yw8Stp-Tc80iAq-TOrUqwasqM9SaoNyVrP-U/s1600/home_body2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-Lafu59vUdXsJ3xUUPKgY97QTBy44pUMOfl8j6HfJhdEOa252QxYV6-x9yoSUDS5FaSQ52BRoftpD2PHSV9M79VQbi0IsHPs-9on6F2yw8Stp-Tc80iAq-TOrUqwasqM9SaoNyVrP-U/s400/home_body2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506197253344654882" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tepi Sawah Restaurant and Villas Hotel</span><br /><br />Tepi Sawah Restaurant And Villas Hotel is a 4 star hotel. Tepi Sawah Restaurant And Villas Hotel is 23 km from Bali city center.<br /><br />By staying at Tepi Sawah Restaurant And Villas Hotel, you will be close to many attraction and landmarks such as Art Centre, Puputan Badung Square and Tanjung Benoa. Proximity to Ngurah Rai (DPS) Airport is 24 km.<br /><br />If you're wondering what to do outside of Tepi Sawah Restaurant And Villas Hotel, you can get relaxed on Sanur Beach.<br /><br />While staying at Tepi Sawah Restaurant And Villas Hotel, you can take the advantage of the 24 Hour Check-In and Laundry Service. Restaurant and Food Facilities include Bar. You can also enjoy Swimming Pool. Moreover, Tepi Sawah Restaurant And Villas Hotel's Internet Access serves you for your business purposes. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Tepi Sawah Restaurant And Villas Hotel room facilities include Balcony / Terrace and Cable / Satellite Television for your convenience.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Tepi Sawah Restaurant and Villas is a friendly hotel that offers charming accommodation in a pleasant environment....</span><br /><br />The Tepi Sawah Villas in Bali is located on the southeast of Ubud which is well known center of Balinese art and culture. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens. While promising seclusion, Villa Tepi Sawah is within easy reach of the highlights of Ubud.<br /><br />A restful retreat set amidst beautiful tropical gardens, Villa Tepi Sawah offers spacious Balinese-style accommodation, ultimate privacy, a friendly atmosphere, together with excellent, personalized service.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tepisawahvillas.com/">Here</a> for the detail information<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-68575112287197146172010-08-16T18:57:00.000-07:002010-09-21T22:29:18.323-07:00Beautiful Secret Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXAf6koOHDIIaCLWIF7NoUnWXKaAFsPahB2_qZ4bOxyyRuHMkAjWWp63Qf74G-EqJKez5oiKyiDB2OpYFJ9_I36JxXzQ3QwlmpKkujRg0S7EkXeCJZHIErTDDUD8Znug8c3tQCpvq0PQ/s1600/taman_rahasia-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXAf6koOHDIIaCLWIF7NoUnWXKaAFsPahB2_qZ4bOxyyRuHMkAjWWp63Qf74G-EqJKez5oiKyiDB2OpYFJ9_I36JxXzQ3QwlmpKkujRg0S7EkXeCJZHIErTDDUD8Znug8c3tQCpvq0PQ/s400/taman_rahasia-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506193602760719122" /></a><br />Discover Taman Rahasia, a Secret Garden in Bali, nestled in the quaint artist's village of Penestanan, Ubud. Small and intimate, Taman Rahasia Boutique Resort & Spa is just 1 kilometer from central Ubud, the “cultural heart” of Bali, with its many museums, galleries, boutique shops and dining attractions. Taman Rahasia is also ideally situated to explore Bali's numerous natural and cultural attractions, all within a convenient day-trip.<br /><br />At Taman Rahasia you will find a haven embraced by nature where tranquil pleasures await. Seven luxuriously appointed hotel rooms reside among lush gardens, towering coconut palms and rustling bamboo groves. The tropical air is infused with the sounds and scents of nature. Each room features a private bathroom and verandah with pool and garden views for the lazy afternoon retreat. Perfect Bali accommodation - a hotel resort with unique Balinese charm. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Lounge in the sun or enjoy a refreshing dip at our inviting natural stone paved pool. Find total relaxation and contentment in our spa, offering aromatic custom-blended natural ingredients. Taman Rahasia's full range of spa services will revive your senses and melt away your stresses. Perhaps you'd prefer to further your cooking skills and cultural knowledge by taking our Balinese Cooking School.<br /><br />If you find it hard to leave the Secret Garden our Café can satisfy your taste buds with a scrumptious light snack or meal.<br /><br />Our intimate size ensures you enjoy personalized care and professional service with your ultimate comfort in mind. For the discerning traveler, Taman Rahasia is a little jewel of a hotel where we do everything with an extra measure of care and personal attention.<br /><br />The unforgettable Bali experience awaits you at Taman Rahasia Boutique Resort & Spa.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.balisecretgarden.com/reservations.htm">Here</a> for reservation<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-72797102978756656672010-08-07T19:36:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:18:42.165-07:00Beautiful Maninjau Lake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSkQ3bxucIVP-kumjPVTjK4I5UOvO6ZK3hKxUJyTAb0NrsWNQmN5o-gFH-sZpMRCN_z08yvHsawHQ6YZ_XmaM734FEtP68VwEq5RHAMDD8KimVJlDrqjpgtMbk8mJX-bGZKyXzCsZLdQ/s1600/maninjau-sumbar1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSkQ3bxucIVP-kumjPVTjK4I5UOvO6ZK3hKxUJyTAb0NrsWNQmN5o-gFH-sZpMRCN_z08yvHsawHQ6YZ_XmaM734FEtP68VwEq5RHAMDD8KimVJlDrqjpgtMbk8mJX-bGZKyXzCsZLdQ/s400/maninjau-sumbar1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502862820886854546" /></a><br />The Maninjau lake are like a giant crater because it is located at an altitude of ± 500 m above sea level and surrounded by the Bukit Barisan and the towering steep. This beautiful lake is also known as having a lot of romantic places, many foreign tourists call it the lake with romantic scenes because of the side wherever you see it will look a stunning scenery. <br /><br />Maninjau lake formed by volcanic eruptions (Tinjau Mountain) in the past. This beautiful lake is situated ± 36 km from Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The Maninjau lake can be reached by public transportation with 44 unique twists and turns along the way.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The existence of Lake Maninjau created a legend "Bujang Nine", which is trusted by the public its existence. Once there was a family consisting of 10 men, nine men (flunky) and a woman named Sani. Beautiful appearance and behavior of Sani became a separate appeal for a young man named Sigiran. In short, then they establish romance. One day they were accused of immoral acts by the footman. To prove it, they jump into the crater of Review. They swear if they commit an act of immoral then the mountain will not erupt, and if they do not do this immoral then the mountain would erupt. Finally, the volcano erupted and the eruption of a large crater was formed which was then filled with water and become lakes like now. <br /><br />First President of Indonesia, Ir. Sukarno, had visited the Lake Maninjau and was amazed by its beauty. To express his admiration for those he wrote a poem which reads "If you eat Arai Pinang, eat with a green betel leaves, do not come to Ranah Minang, if you do not visited Maninjau". Poem written by the first Presidentof Indonesia, representing enough to describe the beauty of the natural panorama of Lake Maninjau exotic. <br /><br />IN\n Maninjau lake, you can swim, fishing and adventure with a bicycle around the lake. Around the lake there is a lot of Homestay accommodation, Hotel, Cafe, and various cuisine and typical food such as Palai Rinuak Maninjau society, Bada smoked, grilled fish, Pensi that does not exist in other areas. <br /><br />To reach this lake, reached by landline. There are two alternative:<br /><br />First, from the West, traveling through the beginning of Padang Pariaman path toward Lubuk cone (Agam district capitals), more or less taken over three hours. The tourits can use public transportation, travel, personal car or rental car. <br /><br />Second, from the east, the journey started from Padang to Bukittinggi. From Bukitinggi it is past 44 unique twists and turns. From flexure 44, the tourists can enjoy the beauty of the lake as well as dozens of monkeys that we can feed them directly. It can be reach by public transport, private car or rental car. Travel time taken approximately 3 ½ hours. <br /><br />Once again, Indonesia is a truly natural paradise<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-64316722968257582452010-07-29T19:39:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:17:34.082-07:00A thousand island: Exotic place on Earth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxy9RbyrrHk7WR0X6Bo1Pz6OhfWjXctnAUCel4js9WnE6JBoTNxCDJu2FpTg1O7vhSdh8N8CVXB33Xq1781rPIrzu__rg3WUfd52cCDnfTnSaEUu9IGaGQmw91UCmUEeYCCXCJrzHtXkQ/s1600/kepseribu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxy9RbyrrHk7WR0X6Bo1Pz6OhfWjXctnAUCel4js9WnE6JBoTNxCDJu2FpTg1O7vhSdh8N8CVXB33Xq1781rPIrzu__rg3WUfd52cCDnfTnSaEUu9IGaGQmw91UCmUEeYCCXCJrzHtXkQ/s400/kepseribu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499524233003343026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8x4Oxlin4zivYw8ugrQWGtwOxDQyOq1jHYrTx8mag3AIxihZGLO6xNPe_njLFeJz3iLipWD4BwdKv5jLyjKaZepbYD1BcDSZgbtXHf_g4qFEm55IBzBNVn1p3_h48RMj5scr3vI8SUz0/s1600/pulauseribu01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8x4Oxlin4zivYw8ugrQWGtwOxDQyOq1jHYrTx8mag3AIxihZGLO6xNPe_njLFeJz3iLipWD4BwdKv5jLyjKaZepbYD1BcDSZgbtXHf_g4qFEm55IBzBNVn1p3_h48RMj5scr3vI8SUz0/s400/pulauseribu01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499524148542543122" /></a><br />Thousand Islands of National Park is one of the representatives marine nature conservation area in Indonesia, which is located approximately 45 km north of Jakarta. <br /><br />There are 78 large-small islands with a height of not more than three meters above sea level, and it is a group of islands reefs. <br /><br />In hundreds of years ago, the coral islands were formed on the colonies of coral animals that were already dead. The colony was initially grown on the shallow seabed, and the upper layer of the ocean surface experienced of weathering. Then on top of rock plains, growing pioneer species such as shrubs, some species of trees which land was created.<br /><span class="fullpost">Generally, the plants contained in the Thousand Islands of National Park is dominated by coastal plants, such as Calophyllum inophyllum (Calophyllum inophyllum), hibiscus (Hibicus tiliaceus), pandan (Pandanus sp.), Sea pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), cangkudu (Morinda citrifolia), butun ( Barringtonia asiatica), bogem (Bruguiera sp.), bread fruit (Artocarpus altilis), almond (Terminalia cattapa), and defeated (Cerbena adollam). <br /><br />The wealth of marine life park is composed of hard and soft corals as much as 54 species, 144 species of fish, two kinds of clams, three groups of algae such as Rhodophyta, Chlorophyta and Phaeophyta, six types of seaweed such as Halodule sp., Halophila sp., And Enhalus sp ., and 17 kinds of shore birds. <br /><br />Thousand Islands of National Park is a place of nesting hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green turtle (Chelonia mydas). Hawksbill and green turtles are endangered species and rarely found in other waters, especially the northern coast of Java Island, breeding on the island of leaves bushes. <br /><br />Captive breeding is aimed at restoring populations of endangered sea turtles. Breeding activities include semi-natural hatchery and baby turtle care until it is ready to be released into nature. <br /><br />Most of the beaches in this national park are protected by mangrove forests, where the livings monitor lizards, snakes and python’s gold ring. <br /><br />Behind the phenomenon and the secrets of the universe, actually save the Thousand Islands group of the most captivating natural beauty. Symphony tiny of green islands, crashing waves, golden colored sunlight in the evening; course will reassure those in the Thousand Islands of National Park.<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-40639928544717043522010-07-28T18:36:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:19:54.858-07:00Amankila Indonesia: one of the best honeymoon destination<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoDtvjczFxkZkJSJVXQi72aNMNwDOPv-v0TYV2cQuhSAzm6eRIJ4C-2aMmZbeLk4ofG03B0eghZpnJ6u4Vtz5XsvRFTX0f72gGMZDYL1TorrsD5oMzUbQ_kuXN0qmK4EogoudkBC_gmQ/s1600/amankila+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoDtvjczFxkZkJSJVXQi72aNMNwDOPv-v0TYV2cQuhSAzm6eRIJ4C-2aMmZbeLk4ofG03B0eghZpnJ6u4Vtz5XsvRFTX0f72gGMZDYL1TorrsD5oMzUbQ_kuXN0qmK4EogoudkBC_gmQ/s400/amankila+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499140480354750962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJunzlOeBoIrSqvI4rQVhI_I7CHAijqDsIvvHBhFWAhvQO0Z1R4bZH-8NUPmWiHxP8gHhvpvO1wHmIo_EjdWr4ygN4XGf5O-Qf7L5Cjd665WKmRRMkEs4gbR06s_JKlu_BxcBEMLefWxs/s1600/amankila+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJunzlOeBoIrSqvI4rQVhI_I7CHAijqDsIvvHBhFWAhvQO0Z1R4bZH-8NUPmWiHxP8gHhvpvO1wHmIo_EjdWr4ygN4XGf5O-Qf7L5Cjd665WKmRRMkEs4gbR06s_JKlu_BxcBEMLefWxs/s400/amankila+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499140339639917522" /></a><br />From spectacular views and seaside seclusion, to mountains and valleys rich with Bali’s diverse culture, Amankila offers travellers a sanctuary for romantic, spiritual, cultural and active pursuits. The fabled Mount Agung, a volcano revered as a home of the gods by the Balinese, rears 3,142m above sea level, providing a dramatic backdrop to the 34-suite resort. Perched on the coast near the village of Manggis in East Bali, Amankila is blessed with a white crescent of private beach, incredible views of the Lombok Strait and cliff-side grounds around the three-tiered pool, sweet with the scent of frangipani and tuberoses. But this hideaway resort offers more than the simple pleasures of sand and sea.<span class="fullpost">Amankila is the ideal base from which to explore the cultural diversity and rich history of East Bali, a place of temples, palaces, rice paddies and ruins, of villages where crafts lost to the rest of the island are still practiced, and where religion is an intrinsic part of everyday life, seen both in colourful festivals and in simple daily offerings to the gods.<br /><br />Amanresorts offers a guest experience that is intimate and discreet while providing the highest level of service. Each resort and setting is unique, but certain elements characterise all of them — a beautiful natural location, outstanding facilities, exceptional service and a small number of rooms to ensure exclusivity and privacy.<br /><br />Since 1988, when flagship Amanpuri opened in Phuket, Thailand, Amanresorts has established resorts in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, India, Indonesia, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States of America.<br /><br />Amanresorts continues to relish the exploration of new destinations.<br /><br />Photo by www.amanresorts.com<br />For detail information: <a href="http://www.amanresorts.com/amankila/home.aspx">www.amanresorts.com</a><br /></span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-82343581090230032752010-07-22T06:32:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:20:03.869-07:00Exotic honeymoon in beautiful Resort<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3jlLOe96DMI90xGIzAnJ7UTeod0yBaJ8mtl0I4vCzVc6qJ2O2KB4-ZtzoBRRQo39q6gc9PdkR-OKE53G3ZxPU4s0zpwwVZoLH21uDqY9NVmNOh2ANegWDykyo9h6gyJ1nt7t54TfNKQ/s1600/The_Westin_Langkawi_Resort-exterior_view-main.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3jlLOe96DMI90xGIzAnJ7UTeod0yBaJ8mtl0I4vCzVc6qJ2O2KB4-ZtzoBRRQo39q6gc9PdkR-OKE53G3ZxPU4s0zpwwVZoLH21uDqY9NVmNOh2ANegWDykyo9h6gyJ1nt7t54TfNKQ/s400/The_Westin_Langkawi_Resort-exterior_view-main.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496723998388450338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozZusJ1cQlicNOkuzqYRGUP3glX-zDebWnyaVqAee6wqdFtqtH8YGVuZDuQUQeWITUraay4vGTE7FXkRnK9wnDKGfnTWbr11pgRhUunbeTEovsJPvesIwCEWWIBc1os1wupo9b8QJoqA/s1600/014363A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozZusJ1cQlicNOkuzqYRGUP3glX-zDebWnyaVqAee6wqdFtqtH8YGVuZDuQUQeWITUraay4vGTE7FXkRnK9wnDKGfnTWbr11pgRhUunbeTEovsJPvesIwCEWWIBc1os1wupo9b8QJoqA/s400/014363A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496723920249669330" /></a><br />The Westin Resort course will give you and your couple unforgettable impression. Dreaming exclusive and minimalist shades honeymoon? The Westin Resort is the answer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location </span><br /><br />The Westin Resort is a five star resort located in Nusa Dua, Bali. It is located on the outskirts of Nusa Dua beautiful beach. The resort located 30 kilometers from the city center and 10 kilometers from Denpasar Ngurah Rai Airport. The place is near a shopping malls, restaurants, golf courses and recreational facilities. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Room </span><br /><br />The resort has 342 rooms designed with stylish modern and luxury interior, thus giving the impression of a comfortable and elegant. The rooms are Classic Garden View, Classic Pool View, the Family Studio, Executive Suites, Royal Beach Club, Royal Beach Club Terrace, Royal Beach Club Suites, Premier Suites, Ocean View Suite and Presidential Suite. <br /><br />Each room is equipped with complete facilities, from flat screen TV with cable channels, broadband internet access, and IDD telephone. Not only the resort room, the overall services and facilities of The Westin Resort is no doubt very exclusive and provide a comfort entertainment during your honeymoon. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Honeymoon Activities / Hospitalities </span><br /><br />The Westin Resort course has several restaurants and a very complete menu. Capsicum Café with a relaxed atmosphere will serve Mediterranean cuisine. Fish Restaurant & Bar, located on the outskirts of the beach, where you can enjoy a wide selection of seafood dishes and also the choice of beverages according to your taste while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. <br /><br />Kites Bar & Lounge which is located in the lobby, a place to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that serves international cooking. For those of you who like Japanese cuisine, there is Hamabe Japanese Restaurant. <br /><br />For the most special honeymoon, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali is also present some unique dinner themed where you and your couple can enjoy and watch the Kecak dance. Romantic private dinner at the beach such as BBQ or a private picnic on the hotel grounds is also available.<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-74291668398841838342010-07-19T01:47:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:17:43.750-07:00Beautiful island : Nusa Dua Bali<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrOPpbl0lutoM36EgwmwIDK_KhcA_pngGtRLBNeApq1xuUhyaanRTn4ZSNpIo9ab2MB5uryw0B7qlFwhnOzkfrQ-VEZ_h5agt1ZnLzOkb7dWNJQZLK2ZEcRZulCiJ3jCppa40n3OFQI3g/s1600/nusadua_hotel_001p.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrOPpbl0lutoM36EgwmwIDK_KhcA_pngGtRLBNeApq1xuUhyaanRTn4ZSNpIo9ab2MB5uryw0B7qlFwhnOzkfrQ-VEZ_h5agt1ZnLzOkb7dWNJQZLK2ZEcRZulCiJ3jCppa40n3OFQI3g/s400/nusadua_hotel_001p.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495536987139836994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UDt-24LuitnBLtoM7rmlNeem9Q0J1nEFEjzcg1z7AkhhkFY_uzsav-mCrIES0B6ta8ARXn2Xcj0TCeM5Pbz_tLPBeyRe78ZxjJPNpdGHn7Tbgt18Y8ZeHZnxn0wV_Hdz8K3pjXv2jBo/s1600/nusa-dua.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UDt-24LuitnBLtoM7rmlNeem9Q0J1nEFEjzcg1z7AkhhkFY_uzsav-mCrIES0B6ta8ARXn2Xcj0TCeM5Pbz_tLPBeyRe78ZxjJPNpdGHn7Tbgt18Y8ZeHZnxn0wV_Hdz8K3pjXv2jBo/s400/nusa-dua.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495536733730415698" /></a><br /><br />Bali is a beautiful island. The panorama, culture and unique way of life attrack tourist around the world, the mountains are green, wide sandy beach is a beautiful work of art. The island also has a magnificent resort; one of beautiful resort is Nusa Dua. The resort is located on the south-eastern of Denpasar. It is about 15 km from Bali International Airport and about 40 km from Denpasar. Nusa Dua offers the perfect place for a luxury vacation supported by the crystal clear water and white sandy beach that complement for tourist facilities. <br /><br />Hotels here are generally large, high grade and prices that reflect their status. We can breathe in fresh air from the palm trees and flowers around the region. <span class="fullpost">Nusa Dua Beach is the perfect place to relax and unwind under the tropical sun, The resort also have a peaceful and calm atmosphere. There are no vendors that will disturb your relaxation. Beautiful beach with blue sea and a gentle breeze winds will complete your vacation. <br /><br />If you are a lover of shopping, Nusa Dua provides a wide selection of good quality fashion, fine dining, and art shops with reasonable prices. Bali Golf and Country Club is an alternative for golfers and activities within a few minutes drive from the main hotels in Nusa Dua. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Accommodation </span><br />Nusa Dua is under the management of the Bali Tourism Development Center that manages all the development around this area. This exclusive resort features four-star hotel with the required of five stars hotel from both local and international hotels.<br />Here are the hotels; Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Inna Putri Bali, Ayodya Resort, Conrad Bali Resort, Grand Hyatt Bali, Melia Bali, Nikko Bali, Sheraton Laguna, The Westin Resort, and the Swiss Grand Bali <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How to get there </span><br />Nusa Dua is accessible by land transportation from the airport and other parts of Bali. Tourists can hire a car and motorcycle to explore the surrounding area. As an alternative, the tourists can join the tour packages offered by travel agents.<br /> </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-7213721734367113052010-07-15T04:16:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:16:29.264-07:00Virgin Beach in Paradise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRjsevuw9nVYKfBdzGsla8TbAoO2qLvyubcTSOfJqQwE2pOJ84GBYYfTwOfhqpS1FDarFxxztH-oCJakXTPs8-Ej3xevRvHJtjfCE1c-hIVxxMQq7WxBi6EKuTKQU5YdQzz96PAVK9rk/s1600/27036_351927128767_311721083767_3726242_4231803_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRjsevuw9nVYKfBdzGsla8TbAoO2qLvyubcTSOfJqQwE2pOJ84GBYYfTwOfhqpS1FDarFxxztH-oCJakXTPs8-Ej3xevRvHJtjfCE1c-hIVxxMQq7WxBi6EKuTKQU5YdQzz96PAVK9rk/s400/27036_351927128767_311721083767_3726242_4231803_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494091353171473474" /></a><br />Ngurbloat beach, the most delicate white sand beaches in the world. Ngurbloat beach or better known as Pasir Panjang (Long Sand) Beach is a stunning beach, located in the village Ngilngof on the western part of Kei Island, South East Maluku, Indonesia. It is about 20 kilometers from Tual, the capital of Southeast Maluku Regency. The Area can be reached using a rental car or public transport based in Ohoijang Market, Langgur. The journey from Tual to Ngurbloat beach takes about an hour. There are a number of small settlements scattered between the desert scrub along the way. The sea water is so clear blue and the calm wave will make you feel linger in this place. This area is still very natural and tourist area are easy to reach by the residents of Kei Island. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />In addition, the color of white sand beach is bright and very soft. Even in overcast conditions, sandy beaches still look shiny and dazzling enough. At a sweltering conditions, the sand beach is not coming into heat as the sand-sand beach in general. The Softness of the sand which is believed exist in Côte Ngurbloat community can only be matched by the softness of flour. That's what distinguishes condition Ngurbloat with other beach. Fine sand beach that makes the skin feel so comfort.<br /><br />The beach is recommended to swim. The location is safe and wide. Small islands located opposite the beach that made waves on the beach was not too big and strong. A number of rooms at several nearby lodging is provided for tourists who want to spend the night on the beach. The Inns are generally a tropical-style houses on stilts made of wood. </span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-68968755807583678072010-07-14T05:22:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:17:59.706-07:00Paradise in Karimun Java<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0sOe5Q1T3YjozVF6QVitzCEVQFmdGushS28b-QE5X1k_xeoFaSJQ8F1cmdCFW2u6QbMQ67PWVJrPBQ1pxCNhO0uvM9PZszASDjD37MoQwS2a_n6BjiNFa1EpGWfkWlVgpJyG4_S7C7o/s1600/KJ-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0sOe5Q1T3YjozVF6QVitzCEVQFmdGushS28b-QE5X1k_xeoFaSJQ8F1cmdCFW2u6QbMQ67PWVJrPBQ1pxCNhO0uvM9PZszASDjD37MoQwS2a_n6BjiNFa1EpGWfkWlVgpJyG4_S7C7o/s400/KJ-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493737528304372802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQb9qkXgbnL1looMDyRf4097F320WGwwmxz5EZ7OOruXkW33upzNsQpcIGGpYlzbVrY4qtnyumvfNJZ6kpBxIiEtwyGf0Xvm0urMVE56wfJpi7lLmUjFSBQDfUxeJhFojuysmja_ou7Lg/s1600/hiuindosterblogspotcom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQb9qkXgbnL1looMDyRf4097F320WGwwmxz5EZ7OOruXkW33upzNsQpcIGGpYlzbVrY4qtnyumvfNJZ6kpBxIiEtwyGf0Xvm0urMVE56wfJpi7lLmUjFSBQDfUxeJhFojuysmja_ou7Lg/s400/hiuindosterblogspotcom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493737459407542258" /></a><br />If you think beaches and the sea, the first crossed in your mind is Bali, but actually there are many beaches and sea in Indonesia, which has not been touched by human nosy hands, and still maintained. <br /><br />Karimun Java, with the extraordinary beautiful scenery, presents exciting nature tours from the island of Gods. Karimun Java is a coastal area which consists of 27 small islands in the southern island of Java. The beauty of Karimun Java makes this region used as nature reserves or national parks protected by the government. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sea Tourism </span><br />Karimun Java is suitable as a place to relieve stress, especially for a true adventurer, because in this place a lot of marine tourism is very interesting to try. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wreck Dive </span><br />If you the fans of diving and has a soul adventurer, you must try this one. You'll find various tensions in an instant. The atmosphere was very quiet and mysterious, the ship iron pillars looked rusty over time, and many coral reefs (soft coral) is so colorful and grow continues. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Captive Shark </span><br />Want Face to face with sharks? You must never miss this rare opportunity. Menjangan Island has a captive sharks. It was very interesting to see sharks in front of our eyes. It is not only see, for you who have the courage, try the adrenaline rushing with sharp-toothed fish and swim with them. But do not worry; there are guides who will accompany you. For a moment you could be a friend of the shark. Amazing moment you can have!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do not Miss It! </span><br />Many other activities can you do to fill the holiday in the Karimun Java. Try it yourself! <br /><br />- Sailing, surfing and water skiing, listed at Karimun island of Java vacation <br />- Sun in white sand. Do not rush off to Miami for sunbathing! You can enjoy the sun exposure over the white sands while watching the stunning scenery of this island.<br />- Snorkling. For you the lovers of nature under the sea, try to snorkeling in the area of the island famous for its colorful coral reefs and beautiful fish inhabiting <br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How to get there? </span><br /><br />- From Semarang, you can use a bus that will take over approximately 1.5 hours. <br />- From Jepara (Port Kartini) to Karimun Java, you can ride ferry / boat with a long motor trip approximately 6 hours. Transportation is only one time in a week (Monday).<br /></span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-13608676476627876382010-07-13T18:42:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:16:38.796-07:00Bira beach: Indonesian exotic beaches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO49nd3Frh5FaCCcHC5gt13QthUs0QPVsLtTF9YC2z4TiqeCQF_EF4V4r7yIDKKW5IB6lNgPSFw0tbQ_YTqHP_AV90-DrUpTHeZI4X11QXs5BJoKGB5w2d8AMrErdhZdA-EvsMPWkWR0w/s1600/bira11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO49nd3Frh5FaCCcHC5gt13QthUs0QPVsLtTF9YC2z4TiqeCQF_EF4V4r7yIDKKW5IB6lNgPSFw0tbQ_YTqHP_AV90-DrUpTHeZI4X11QXs5BJoKGB5w2d8AMrErdhZdA-EvsMPWkWR0w/s400/bira11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493571715617994530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5obvQtg3pL4kjIzSIQRliRqCAMvvuXEVtnzQVnzOusQrzieFgpE8-qyEhZY2b9OS4jPMEcY2nNmzkN_lRca5Z2KQ0hOI0ABljD8uutzA0uZOiuedhYOTO3d48jL04SLHPUv03kGWTxK0/s1600/bira_rocks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5obvQtg3pL4kjIzSIQRliRqCAMvvuXEVtnzQVnzOusQrzieFgpE8-qyEhZY2b9OS4jPMEcY2nNmzkN_lRca5Z2KQ0hOI0ABljD8uutzA0uZOiuedhYOTO3d48jL04SLHPUv03kGWTxK0/s400/bira_rocks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493571643431240402" /></a><br />Bulukumba District is one of regencies in South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The capital of this district is located in the City of Bulukumba. The District has an area of 1154.67 km ² and it’s a population of approximately 450 000 inhabitants. In addition to having some cultural sights of Bulukumba districts, Bulukamba also have a beautiful white sand beach, namely Bira. The beach is located at 41 km towards east from the city of Bulukumba.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Bira beach is a famous white sand beach. A glistening pearly with ditch that the water is so clear, no wonder so many foreign and local tourists chose to visit it. Foreign tourists are generally very happy to diving and snorkelling there because they can enjoy the panoramic view under deep-sea coral. <br /><br />Besides underwater panoramic sights, the place is also pampered with exotic panorama of the beach that is so beautiful day or night. Bira tourists can also ride with local fishermen for fishing or small boat ride to the beautiful island that is not far from Bira beach. <br /></span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126840808963408090.post-37058500968772244082010-07-12T01:28:00.000-07:002010-09-17T19:14:25.236-07:00Tana Toraja: Beautiful Indonesia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLocwwY3w8XDrBSBl9ky4ChsvQi77suaF2MvnhLDKzUqulEzvdAA8eXILGESsMgJU_ftY76uOfDGyBdr2IisAA441srCYRsGWhvZqhc4VjBcLZCkK4mDFPJKJ_iyTDHpQLF9d_TxcPgs/s1600/Tana-Toraja.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLocwwY3w8XDrBSBl9ky4ChsvQi77suaF2MvnhLDKzUqulEzvdAA8eXILGESsMgJU_ftY76uOfDGyBdr2IisAA441srCYRsGWhvZqhc4VjBcLZCkK4mDFPJKJ_iyTDHpQLF9d_TxcPgs/s400/Tana-Toraja.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492935320316735426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMdX1rk7Wi4sGVOcpPqE-Y_eioKi88IVVZFpBi8LSAP2hJi011fdsfQLCrLNCH3zydy4u1oWxv5iQ_OakE5pJy4zKaCLphB8e92QW6k6CXsHFe3HYqnXoxHasVoIf1unQkyLZWn-5TEc/s1600/Ricefield+Tana+Toraja.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMdX1rk7Wi4sGVOcpPqE-Y_eioKi88IVVZFpBi8LSAP2hJi011fdsfQLCrLNCH3zydy4u1oWxv5iQ_OakE5pJy4zKaCLphB8e92QW6k6CXsHFe3HYqnXoxHasVoIf1unQkyLZWn-5TEc/s400/Ricefield+Tana+Toraja.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492935224926013986" /></a><br />Tana Toraja, a famous tourist object with its cultural richness. It is situated about 350 km north of Makassar is very popular with the customary form of house building. The traditional house called Tongkonan. The roof was made of nipa or palm leaves and survived up to 50 years. Tongkonan also has appropriate degrees of nobility strata of society such as gold, bronze, iron and brass. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />In addition to solo ceremonial sign (funeral), which has been famous for this in Tana Toraja. There is also a baby's grave in a tree in Kampung Kambira Tarra, Sangalla District, about 20 kilometers from Rantepao, prepared for the body of a baby aged 0-7 years. <br /><br />Despite burying the baby in the tree that was not implemented Tarra again since the last decades, but the tree where "bury" the baby's body was still upright and visited by many tourists. On top of a tree that has fruit similar Tarra usual breadfruit used as vegetable by the local population with a circle around the tree trunk 3.5 meters, saved dozens of baby's body. <br /><br />Before the body is inserted into the trunks of trees, tree holes first and then placed into the baby's body and then covered with a black palm tree fiber. After decades, the baby's body will be united with the tree. This is an attraction for travelers and for people of Tana Toraja still consider sacred place like a newborn child. <br /><br />Placement of the baby's body on the tree is also adapted to the social strata of society. The higher the social level, the higher the family was also where the baby is buried in the trunk Tarra. In fact, infants who died placed according to the direction of the grieving family dwelling. If her home is in the western part of the tree, then the child's body will be placed on the west. <br /><br />Interesting event at this resort that is the body's funeral (solo signs) and signs Tuka (thanksgiving feast) which is a fixed calendar each year. In addition to these events, visitors can see up close some other interesting cultural attractions like the corpse at the safe storage of the body-shaped "container" giant size with a width of 3 meters and 10 meters high and tongkonan 600-year-old in Londa, Rantepao.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.athirapersadamaros.co.cc/2010/04/selamat-datang-di-blog.html">Photo link 1</a><br /><a href="http://www.go2indo.com/album/pages/Ricefield%20Tana%20Toraja.htm">Photo link 2</a><br /></span>shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255540944869684280noreply@blogger.com