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Preventing Mouth and Nail Disease Outbreaks, Surabaya Zoo Closes Two Rides

2022-05-29T23:24:00.002+07:00

As an effort to anticipate the outbreak of mouth and nail disease to animals, the Surabaya Zoo (Kebun Binatang Surabaya/ KBS) has decided to temporarily close two animal attractions since May 6.

"The feeding hour for and riding animals that are closed. to anticipate the outbreak," said Public Relations of the Surabaya Zoo, Agus Supangkat, to detikJatim, Sunday (29/5/2022).

Previously, the feeding hour program could be carried out on deers and camels on weekdays. While weekends can be done for crocodiles and Komodo.

His party temporarily stopped the attractions because the outbreak in East Java continued to grow. Moreover, one of the transmissions of the disease can be through animal feed. Therefore, KBS chose to prioritize the animal's health. It is also not sure how long the attractions will be closed.

"This is done to reduce the risk of interaction between visitors and the animals. We don't know for how long, just follow the regulations," he said.

as reported on detik.com

https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-6101092/cegah-wabah-pmk-kebun-binatang-surabaya-tutup-2-wahana

Bangka Belitung Makes Total Eclipse As Tourism Agenda

2015-10-04T20:22:00.001+07:00

Department of Culture and Tourism Bangka Belitung makes a total solar eclipse as a tourism agenda in 2016, because of the high interest of tourists to enjoy this rare natural phenomenon.

"Total solar eclipse is expected to take place in March 2016 in Belitung Regency, Central Bangka and other districts," said the Head of Culture & Tourism of Bangka Belitung, KA Tajuddin in Pangkalpinang, Friday (10/02/2015).

He said that the natural phenomenon occurs once in 40 years, then this is an opportunity for government to improve both domestic and foreign tourist visit to this region.

"Now many communities and tourists who enroll to some travel agents and had booked the hotel, so they can visit to enjoy this rare natural phenomenon," he said.

Tajuddin explained that they also have prepared other tourism agenda so that tourists can enjoy the culture, natural beauty and typical cuisine of this region. "The tourists would not only come for the solar eclipse, but they will also enjoy the natural beauty, beaches, arts and culture and other tourism potential," he said.

According to him, tourists visit will certainly have an impact on the development of tourism, small and medium business and the welfare of local society.

"This natural phenomenon expected to increase tourist visits, so as to move the economy of the socety in this area," he hoped.

As reported on travel.kompas.com

Tourism Ministry Hold Diving Tourism Exhibition In Tokyo, Japan

2015-10-04T12:54:00.001+07:00

Indonesia is rich in natural tourist destinations. Next week, the Ministry of Tourism will hold a diving sales mission in Tokyo, Japan. Hopefully, this agenda will attract tourists from Japan. This activity is a continuation of the agenda were held earlier in Beijing, China, 9 September 2015 ago.

Sales mission is an activity with a concept that brings meeting table of top seller (the Indonesian tourism industry) with the buyer (the Japanese tourism industry). The goal is to make interaction which is expected to create business transaction. Thus, there will be more submarines travel packages purchased by the Japanese people. "This kind selling is one way from Tourism Ministry to realize the target of 529.000 tourists visit from Sakura country (Japan)." said the Marketing Deputy of Abroad Tourism Development, I Gde Pitana in the release of the ministry to detikTravel, last Saturday (10/03/2015).

Indonesian coastline that nearly 100.000 kilometers is one of the longest in the world. Plus its endless diving tourist attraction, it is believed marine tourism can contribute to foreign exchange 4 times more than the current number. This sales mission is one of the main strategies of Indonesian tourism marketing: Branding, Advertising, and Selling (BAS), announced Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya. "The target is supported visa-free facility for foreign tourists from Japan, which are stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 69 of 2015. The Tourism ministry targeting 10 million tourists arrivals by 2015," said I Gde Pitana.

Indonesia has great potential for diving tourism. Diving point spread from Weh Island in the west end to Raja Ampat in the eastern end. In between, there is also the Banda Islands, Bunaken, Wakatobi, Lembeh Strait, Alor Island, Togean, Gili Air, Komodo Island, and Cendrawasih Bay that offers underwater beauty. There will be seven-seller who participated in Tokyo later. According to the Japanese tourism travel company site, TravelCo, Bali tourist destinations in the list of 10 options the Japanese population. Indonesia ranks fifth, below Seoul (Korea), Guam, Taipei (Taiwan), and Honolulu (Hawaii). Indonesia is the highest position in the Southeast Asian region, ahead of Cebu Island (Philippines), Bangkok (Thailand), and Singapore.

"Indonesia has a diving spot which is a paradise for divers. Even the world recognizes Indonesia has some of the world's finest, among others, Raja Ampat, Komodo Island, Derawan, Togean, Wakatobi, Gili Air, and Bunaken," said Assistant Deputy Development Asia Pacific Market , Vincent Jemadu.

The event of sales mission will hold in 8 to 9 October 2015.

As reported by Sri Anindiati Nursastri on travel.detik.com

Dwidayatour Carnival 2015, Fully Loaded With Travel Promotions

2015-10-03T06:56:00.001+07:00

Dwidayatour cooperating with Citibank presenting various interesting promo for the visitors in Dwidayatour Carnival 2015, held at the Multi Function Hall Level 2 Plaza Indonesia - Jakarta on 2 until 3 October 2015.

Promo include: 150 free round-trip ticket Garuda Indonesia to Singapore, shopping vouchers, travel vouchers, discount tour and a free vacation packages to Turkey for two people.

Communicatin Marketing Manager Dwidayatour, Yanty Wijaya on Friday (10/02/2015), explains about the promos, like free tickets from Garuda Indonesia airlines and holiday packages to Turkey can be obtained by conducting transactions with Citibank card. Visitors can get round-trip ticket Jakarta - Singapore (150 tickets) within three days event.

Yanty said that each visitor have an opportunity to get tickets for free if have transaction at least Rp 15.000.000. "The ticket can be used until the end of June. Without the black out period," said her. For hotel voucher, Yanty explained there is a "pay 2 nights for 3 nights" promotion at several four or five star hotels in Japan, Singapore, Bali and Yogyakarta , then the event visitors can also get a shopping voucher valued at Rp 1.000.000 after the transaction at least Rp. 5.000.000. "We also have a 8.5 million rupiah special discounts premiere products for high season. For example, if it takes a packet Scandinavia and Great Alvin New Zealand, "added Yanty.

Other interesting promos are travel vouchers, namely to transact all packets over Rp. 25.000.000,- that can be used as hotel voucher and also processing visa documents and visit. "The most interesting is the grand prize Turkey package. All is included airfare and hotel and tour in Turkey," she added.

She said that highest Citibank credit card transactions during the implementation Dwidayatour Carnaval 2015 will get a package vacation to Turkey for 10-13 days. Visitors can get information about it in venues every three hours. "Winners will be announced at the closing of the last day," concludes Yanty.

During the implementation of Dwidayatour Carnaval 2015, visitors can come from 10 am to 9 pm. And surely there's totally free entry.

As written by Andy Adityo Prodjo on travel.kompas.com

William Wongso: Indonesian Food Will Be The World's Culinary Influence

2015-09-30T07:06:00.001+07:00

How confusing if we talking about Indonesian food, as it countless. So many in variant. William Wongso, a culinary expert from Indonesia said that Indonesian food not just 'rich', but also rich in variant and extreme.

"Along with one each other (Indonesian food) has no correlation. If we track it there were some basic of chili, garlic or red onions, there got some similiarities." said him. Internationally, Indonesian food indeed is less-known for Asian food, its popularity is still under Thailand, India or Vietnam cuisine.

However, the culinary world has begun to be at saturation point. For example, French cuisine as the most famous foods are already beginning to be felt boring to their lovers and world caliber chefs. " The food reference direction is toward our region. Because when we talk about the French, it is stopped. What else is willing to learn from France? Nothing. Learning from Italy is also the same." said William who learned by himself about Indonesian culinary.

According to William, the question is, can Indonesian culinary overtake the French food? "We have natural resources, but Indonesia still has not been able to participate in the world's cuisine map. We don't have the red dot." said William while in the celebration of Aku Cinta Masakan Indonesia ( I Love Indonesian Culinary) community, last thursday (Sept. 24, 2015).

For him, to enhance Indonesian culinary as main attraction, the national tourism would need participations from many parties. "We're still in the street level." added him. "Not enough if depend on government only, it needs contribution from industries to enhance Indonesian culinary." said William again.

As written by Fira Abdurachman on travel.kompas.com

Google Launched Street View of 11 Temples

2015-09-29T07:10:00.001+07:00

The gigantic internet corporation, Google launched Street View images of 11 temples around Central java and Yogyakarta, Sunday (September 27, 2015). Street view technology which ease the internet users to explore the images of the temples by online. This idea hopefuly could increase the tourism visit and become an educational tool of cultural heritage sites.

The launching was executed in Temple of Borobudur in Magelang, Central java. "By presenting the Street View, we want to enlarge the scope of cultural heritage site audiences in Indonesia. If previously the range is limited, it's not for now" said the Head of Public Policy & Government Relationship of Google Indonesia, Shinto Nugroho in the launching. This technology enable the internet users to see the panorama in 360 degrees of a place. It can be utilized by people to see their destination place, decise a driving direction or explore a city with more details.

In Indonesia, Google launched Street View images firstly in 2014. The temples (candi) which are can be explored by this technology is Candi Borobudur, Candi Barong, Candi Ijo, Candi Kalasan, Candi Mendut, Candi Pawon, Candi Prambanan, Candi Ratu Boko, Candi Sambisari, Candi Sari, dan Candi Sewu.

There some other spots in Indonesia which can be explored by Street View like Museum Nasional, sites of ancient human in Sangiran also some tourism places and beaches. To bring the temple images, Google cooperating with some parties like Ministry of Education and Cultural, Ministry of Tourism and PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, dan Ratu Boko.

Shinto said that in addition of presenting the Street View images, Google also giving narrations about history and culture of some temples in Indonesia within Google Cultural Institute site. This is help anyone, mainly for young generations to study about the history and various cultural site in Indonesia. "The way how today's people to find information is different. We were learned history from thick books, meanwhile now children learning from the internet." added Shinto.

The technology of Street View also hoped will attract more tourist to visit the temples. "Now they (tourists) nover go without certain planning. Mostly or even all of them find information of a place from the internet." said Purwanto, the Director of Finance and Human Resources of PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, dan Ratu Boko. He said the idea has taken by Google hopefuly could help the effort of government to raising the number of foreign visit. In 2019 goverment set a target for foreign visit up to 20 million tourists.

As written by Ferganata Indra Riatmoko in kompas.com

Beautiful Underwater of Gili Petagan

2015-09-27T09:04:00.001+07:00

Adventuring, exploring and finding a new thing in a destination like in Lombok, there is Gili Petagan with its beautiful submarine view.

Gili Petagan located in east Lombok have beautiful underwater nature, like anemon and coral reefs.

Taken from detik.com

Indie Experiences in Taco Local

2015-01-04T18:05:00.001+07:00

Maybe for some teenagers in Jakarta, Mexican culinary like tacos nachos, burritos or quesadillas are so familiar to their tongue. There is a restaurant around Panglima Polim, South Jakarta which you could try as favourite place to taste those foods. This place named Taco Local.

Taco Local established by Sebastian Subakti with Heru and Dito Kartowisastro on January 2012. It place offers relax sensation and indie experience that make the visitors will spend their lot of time. Not only that, the restaurant bring a concept of little shop which belonging original taste and also adjustment taste for Indonesian tongue.

Sebastian started this business three years ago when Mexican culinary was trending in the world. So that, he got the idea to open the restaurant. Moreover, Sebastian explained that the existing restaurants (Mexican food) are still serve American style.

He also confessed that another reason of this business because he well-experienced with Mexican culinary, he was worked as chef on a restaurant in Melbourne.

Taco Local has some favourite menu like Taco Al Pastor and Lengua, they usualy match with Coriander Margarita or Cocktail Sandria Fresca which indeed categorized as alchohol beverages. For you who want to the non-alchohol drinks, you can choose Saparella or varying fruit juices.

Taco Local formatted as a restaurant, but all the price of the servings are prefer to standard price or even cheap! Like tacos which ranged from Rp. 34.000,- to Rp. 50.000,- for a single size portion.

So, you don't need to worry to try these Sebastian's amazing Mexican cookings.

According to the manager of Taco Local; Anezka, for now Taco Local has another branch in Bali that launched four months after the place in Jakarta opened.

In a day, the taco sold about 75 to 100 portions. Anezka hoped Taco Local will be existing with all menu today. She also said that this year Taco Local will open in another place again.

As written by Nurul Kusumawardani on kompas.com
Images taken from daman.co.id and tulisan.com

Garuda Opens New Route In Aceh

2015-01-02T18:40:00.001+07:00

Garuda Indonesia Airlines for one more time opens new route from international airport Kuala Namu of North Sumatera to several region and city in province Aceh on early February 2015.

General Manager of Garuda Indonesia Banda Aceh Nano Setiawan explained (December 30, 2014) that these new routes will be serviced for passenger from airport Cut Nyak Dhien (Nagan Raya) to Kuala Namu, Malik Saleh (Lhokseumawe) to Kuala Namu, Maimun Saleh (Sabang) to Kuala Namu.

He added that the flights that will operating on this February (2015) will use little aircraft like ATR 72-600 that can load until 70 seats.

"For each flight, we will serve four times a week and hoped to society of Aceh and its tourist will get the benefits from our corporation's transportation service." Nano said.

Special for the route Nagan Raya to Kuala Namu for round-trip Garuda will fly every monday, tuesday, thursday and saturday. Meanwhile, for Lhokseumawe to Kuala Namu will be operated in monday, wednesday, friday and sunday. And Sabang to Kuala Namu will be scheduled on wednesday, friday and sunday.

Garuda Indonesia comitted to actively roling in the effort of developing Sabang, moreover that Rubiah Island which is located in Sabang has been declared as one of marine tourism destination in Indonesia. Because it have beautiful sub-marine environment and nature to visit.

Nano hoped with these new routes from Garuda Indonesia (from and to Sabang) will accelerate the growth of tourism in Sabang which so far been well-known to foreign visitors.

In the other side, he also need supports from some parties, so that the new routes will run well. The amazing panorama of Sabang should supported by good quality in its transportation, especially on flight service.

As writen by Ni Luh Made Pertiwi on kompas.com

Korean Halal Restaurant Guide Book Is Launched

2015-01-02T11:33:00.001+07:00

Though experience increasing of moslem visitor to South Korea, the effort to find halal cookings in there is a distinct challange for moslem tourist.

It's a good news for them who will visit South Korea, because Korean Tourism Organization launched a guide book for halal cookings. This book helps moslem tourist to find halal food easingly.

The book entitled Muslim Friendly Restaurants in Korea just been available in english and covering 118 restaurants. These restaurants are split into five categories by their "hospitality" level to moslem visitors.

These 5 categories are :
1. Halal certified restaurant,
2. Restaurant which using halal ingredients but not certified yet,
3. Restaurant which serving halal food but also serving alchohol beverages,
4. Restaurant which opens for moslem or usually serves vegetarian food and
5. Free-pork restaurant.

Halal certified restaurant is a restaurant that have been fulfilled the halal criteria from Korea Muslim Federation (KMF), an Islamic organization which established in 1967. KMF give certification to restaurant that have been qualified some tight rules about halal food.

The book also contains highlight of some occupying moslem community in South Korea, include Oman Ambassador for South Korea, students and the other moslem ambassadors. It informingsome places which selling halal products too.

Moslem visitors from asia like Malaysia and Indonesia include into big ten foreign tourist which come to South Korea this year. The online version of this great book available in this January.

As written by Ni Luh Made Pertiwi on kompas.com

Being A Writter Traveler

2014-12-31T01:57:00.001+07:00

Do you like to exploring nature's beauty? Try to not enjoy it visually only, you can also write your experience too.

Everything written will always remember, the same thing with your travelling experience. Imagine your journeys years ago will still remember in your mind. Isn't it fun? When you enjoy the splash of the wave in a beach, cold the mountain shivering your skin or maybe a culture's unique and others unnatural thing that have to be written.

Don't feel difficult how to write your own ideas, the main thing is your passion to make it. These are the tips how to write your unforgetable trip experience.

Watch your nearby unique. Try to see around when you exploring a new place, maybe you can find something new and different. When you found it then check the details. Imagine as you will describe it to another people.

Note them shortly. Maybe you will forget what you see or feel, to aware it, just bring your pencil & notebook. Wisnu Nugroho, a book editor of "Kisah Tujuh Penjuru" recomended a pencil than a pen, to avoid a jammed ink in your pen, pencil is your solution.

Don't forget to record. If you have write it down, one precious step is done. A pro-camera or a pocket sized, handycam or even camera on your cell-phone could be a good recording device. Photo or video will be a good record when you visit the place back after long time passed by.

Write it into an interesting contents. It's a pity if your memorable writings only saved in your computer disk. You can share it to others. In addition to share an interesting story, you can also help to promote some nature's beauty or culture of a region.

As written by Elisabeth Novina on kompas.com
Picture taken from misadventurewithandi.com

Attracting Tourist, KAI Opens Tourism Route Ambarawa - Tuntang

2014-12-28T20:06:00.001+07:00

Various efforts to attract tourist within christmas 2014 and new year 2015 long vacation have been done, one of them is by opening steam train tour package from Station Ambarawa of region Semarang to Station Tuntang. Surely, this program supported by PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Indonesia Train Corporation)/ PT. KAI.

Manager of public relation of PT. KAI Daerah Operasional IV (Operational District IV) Semarang, Suprapto said that this tour is a trial to attract both local and foreign tourist to maximize their vacation's schedule. PT. KAI opens the route start from today (December 22, 2014) until January 5, 2015. "We regularly open three times a day, from Ambarawa to Tuntang." said Suprapto today.

That a week tour package open everyday in Station Ambarawa split in three sessions : at 09.00, 11.00 and 13.00, every trip could carry 150 seats. "Every ticket charged Rp. 50.000,- for a person. We hope this tour could cover poeple's wishes which want to feel train tour.".

But Rp. 50.000,- for the range from Ambarawa until Tuntang is too expensive. Moreover the distance between these two stations tend to be close. The ticket price should be reachable for most passenger.

"The ticket is too expensive for the trip from Ambarawa to Tuntang. Don't because on the name of heritage so that they can decised as they want." said Munir, a local tourist.

Munir asked the ticket for local society could be cheaper. He want the local tourist could also touring by reachable budget.

As written by Nazar Nurdin on kompas.com

The Museum of Don Antonio Blanco Achieved Award

2014-12-28T11:43:00.001+07:00

The Blanco Renaissance Museum or well-known as Museum Don Antonio Blanco reached exclusive award, among of them is Bali Best Brand and Bali International Customer Satisfaction Award (BBB-BICSA) 2014 and also Travelers Choice Attraction Award 2014.

Mario Blanco, the successor of The Blanco Renaissance Museum in Ubud said that he glad and thankful although since from the beginning of its development, the museum didn't focused to achieve an award (kompas.com - December 27th, 2014).

The first award came from BBB-BICSA 2014, an event that held to appreciating thousand brands in Bali from the matter of industry, tourism, banking, school or academy and various products. The event which held last October in Bali was a cooperation between Bali Convex Nusa Dua with ASEAN Entrepreneur Center Bali and Indra Bekti Management Jakarta.

Mario said that all they (the museum) doing not for award only, but more to how they keep and save the heritage which fully loaded with pure arts and culture.

Museum The Blanco Renaissance located in area Campuhan, village Ubud Gianyar - Bali. This museum build by a legendary Spain- American painter, Don Antonio Blanco. He found Ubud as his inspirational source, after traveling from many place around the world. Even, after he passed away, his name still remembered because his sincere service to introducing Ubud to world wide through his beautiful paintings.

This museum have 300 collections of Antonio Blanco and more than 100 paintings are his personal artwork.

Mario hoped that the passion of local society to visit this museum will increase because the place like this have priceless value.

From : Kompas.com

Hotels in Bali Start To Full-booked

2014-12-21T04:09:00.001+07:00

New year's eve on Bali is always becoming a favourite destination. Most hotels are already full-booked as said by Marketing & Communication Manager Padma Resort Bali at Legian, Yohanes Hutahuruk. In hotel Padma Legianis already full-booked for new year's long vacation.

"From the middle of December (2014) to early January (2015) are full. Most hotels in Bali are full-booked. We usually struggling on November until early December, because visitors think these time close to the end of year." said Yohanes on a visit to the office of Kompas.com last December 18th, 2014.

He said, the biggest visitor which will spend their end of year on Padma Legian come from Australia. "Indeed, our market focusing to Australia. End of year 80% come from Australia and the rest come from various local visitor, and China, Europe also America." Yohanes explained.

The opposite, Bali will experiencing low visit level season on the middle of January until March. After that long period, it will be crowded again, moreover it is the summer time.

Padma Hotels & Resorts also planning to open a new hotel on Bali, there is Padma Ubud which will be located in the village Puhu, Ubud that will open on June 2015. Another locations in Bali are Tegalalang and Payangan, both of them located in Gianyar.

As written on Kompas.com

Russian Tourist Love Tourism of Indonesia

2013-10-28T21:55:00.001+07:00

Russian tourist is getting interesed to visit Indonesia as their track that listed in the big five European countries which contribute visitors to Bali.

"Though Russia is a new comer to tourism of Indonesia, but within five years this country listed in the big five european countries which visit Bali." Said the Vice Director of Mid and East Europe, Foreign Ministry, Berlian Napitupulu in Jakarta (Oct 25, 2013).

According to him, the Russian tourists which visit Balu in 2012 is about 99.448 visitors. He said the increasing tourist signed by the usage of Russian language of some tourism banners and some restaurant's menu board in Bali. The most visitors going by rented airplane from their country then stay for about 12 days in Bali. "The most of them are classy, stay in luxurious hotel and rent an airplane. Even, once a Russian tipped a local tourism official by US$ 100."Said Berlian.

In addition to that, the interest of society from Russia showed with some spa and professional massage service in Russia which offers official massagers Bali
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"That also a sign that they like the hospitality of Indonesia, and potentially tighten the relationship in tourism," added Berlian.

Source : travel.kompas.com/read/2013/10/27/1509348/Turis.Rusia.Minati.Pariwisata.Indonesia
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All Provinces Ready To Enliving Nusantara Culture Carnival 2013

2013-08-14T12:44:00.000+07:00

There will be something different in the anniversary of Indonesia independence day this year. In August 18, 2013 will be held a big carnival, entitled :"Nusantara Culture Carnival 2013" (Pawai Budaya Nusantara 2013) in Jakarta.

Both tourist and Jakarta society can enjoy the show of culture and art from all provinces of Indonesia. Bring a theme "Culture Unifying Nation", the carnival will followed by more of 4.000 artists from all around Indonesia. Each provinces will show their native art and culture, everybody can see them lively.

"This carnival can be realized after vacuum for 4 years, because always coincided with the month of Ramadhan. This event hoping will be an icon of creative economy from arts, also for the tourists," said the minister of tourism and creative economy, Mari Elka Pangestu in a while of press conference in Sapta Pesona Building, Central Jakarta (Tuesday, 8/13/2013).

"Pawai Budaya Nusantara 2013" will be held next August 18, 2013. Start from 14.30 to 17.00 on Silang Monas Timur and will inaugurated by Ahok as vice governor of Jakarta. The next route toward Medan Merdeka Utara street, passing Istana Merdeka. Then each participants will attract for 2.5 minutes in the stage of Istana Merdeka.

"Then continued to Medan Merdeka Barat street, there will be a stage too. Everybody can enjoy the show for free," explained Mari. There also artistic team and jury which will vote the best 10 of greatest appearance.

"The best performance will achieve presidential award". Added Mari.

source : www.detik.com/travel/read/2013/08/13/182629/2328864/1382/seluruh-provinsi-siap-ramaikan-pawai-budaya-nusantara-2013

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Sickness In Your Vacation? These Are The Tips :)

2013-08-13T06:57:00.001+07:00

Nobody accepts to suffer an sickness when enjoying vacation. But if it have to, there are 4 tips regarding to it. Getting sick when vacation is a big disturbance, but indeed this is an anytime risk.

detikTravel, composed 4 tips to face the sickness when you are travelling :

1. You have an insurance? Be thankful.
If you have health insurance, be thankful. Getting sick when travelling surely costing you for medicare and clinic or hospital budget. With insurance there nothing to be worried. If you going abroad, travel insurance could be your additional option.

2. Always preparing emergency medicares.
Emergency kit and medicares to anticipate the sudden sickness. Everyone must be have their own brand od medicine which suit with their own body and condition. For whom fragile to usual fever, bring the fever pills.

3. Prepare some alternative destination plan.
If you getting sick, travelling agenda surely will be messed up. Prepare the plan B. Secondary destination can be cancelled. Focus on the main agenda. If there indeed too hard to reach it, so cancel it. Try to find another spots which are fit to your physic condition.

4. Health is more important, don't force yourself.
If the tips no 1 to 3 done, and your agenda can't be continued, now is last the step that you should cancel your travelling. Don't force yourself to travel. Your health is the main thing. Surely you don't want your condition getting worst because you don't concern about your body condition.

I hope these tips could help you. Just remember that preventing is better than medicating. Keep healthy, so we can enjoy our precious travelling time anywhere.

source : m.detik.com/travel/read/2013/08/12/182632/2327917/1048/4-kiat-menghadapi-sakit-saat-traveling

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Ubud, The Most Friendly City From Indonesia

2013-08-12T19:42:00.000+07:00

Bali never stops to attract the world's attention. Recently, Ubud awarded the big ten of category "The Most Friendly City in the World".

Rated on 89.1 points, Ubud successfully seduce the respondents in the survey. This award given by Conde Nast Traveller magazine (reported by detikTraver - Aug 12, 2013).

Its written, Ubud is famous with its beautiful farming landscapes. In addition to that this south west city in Bali chosen as the best because of the complete and luxurious accomodations, but still relating tightly with the nature. The local society also well known of its kindess and friendly. Even, the editor of Conde Nast Traveller also confessing this.

All of them perfecting with the calm air and fulfilled with positive aura, chatting with the friendly local people in the traditional markets. Don't forget the silent ancient holy temples, so compatible for anybody who wants to relaxing.

Ubud in the 9th position within the big 10, have the same point with Kilkenny in Ireland.

There are the big 10 :
1. Florianopolis, Brazil
2. Hobart, Tazmania
3. Thimpu, Bhutan
4. Queenstown, New Zealand
5. Charleston, South Carolina
6. Paro, Bhutan
6. Margaret River, Australia
7. Mandalay, Myanmar
9. Kilkenny, Ireland
9. Ubud, Bali
10. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Source : www.detik.com/travel/read/2013/08/12/160846/2327728/1382/ubud-masuk-dalam-10-kota-paling-ramah-sedunia

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Indonesia's Underwater Beauty Exhibited in Moscow

2013-02-21T22:34:00.001+07:00

Indonesia's booth on Golden Dolphin 2013 in Moscow

Indonesia's underwater natures which are very rich successfully amazed the visitors of Golden
Dholpin Festival in Moscow. This annual event entitled Golden Dholpin 2013 held in Gostiny Dvor building, a prestigious place in Moscow with international standard.

Eljohn Tourism with regional government of North Sulawesi, Wakatobi and some tourism operators which served on the Indonesia's booth, offered varying diving sites in Indonesia to potential tourists of Russia.

"An appeal which needs to be saved to attract more foreign tourist to enjoy it," said Muis Muhammad Noer, from Eljohn Tourism.

According to him, that underwater heaven which offered to the Russian tourists start from Weh island in the west side of Indonesia, Wakatobi, Banda Sea, Lembeh bay, Alor, Halmahera, Bunaken and of course Raja Ampat. Many more in addition of them.

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The participation of about 230 companies from 36 countries, fulfilled with 23.000 visitors, this festival as a great showcase for the water tourism lovers from around the world, especially from Russia itself. This event invited participants from tourist, representatives of diving tools companies , entrepreneurs, photographers, artists, musicians and surely the maritime society.

As archipelago country which have so many underwater spot, Indonesia is a regular participant of Golden Dholpin, no exception for this year. Cooperated with Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia/ KBRI (Embassy of Indonesia) for Moscow also enlived this festival.

This time Indonesia presented participants from various corporation and resorts from Indonesia, among of them Kungkungan Bay Resort, Minahasa Lagoon Dive and Tour Club, Siladen Resort and Spa, Tasik Ria Resort and Tasik Divers Manado, Dive Center Thalassa, regional government of North Sulawesi and Wakatobi regency.

In addition of them, KBRI of Moscow also invited Cathay Pacific Airways to Participate in the exhibition. This event attracted crowded attentions to Indoensia.

source : http://travel.kompas.com/read/2013/02/21/11300887/Pesona.Bawah.Laut.Indonesia.Dipamerkan.di.Moskwa.html

Beware of The Exortion in Airport

2013-02-19T00:01:00.000+07:00

Airport is a place which troubled with exortions. Usually happened to the new travellers, one of the most happening modus is unofficial taxi. Beware of it.

These peoples usually come near to their victim, then offering a ride. They will take the victim by unofficial taxi.

The worse, this kind of taxi not using taximeter, but they charge straight to the cost you should pay. Unsparingly, the price reaches hundred-thousand rupiah, manifolds from normal metered price. Besides of that, there some people utilize their own car (privat car) to rent as taxi. This taxi put the price first, but you never know what will happen next on the way.

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"This unofficial taxi usually offers their service to the passengers who just arrived in the airport." said the Corporate Secretary Angkasa Pura II, Trisno Heryadi to detikTravel, Wednesday (2/13/2013).

"The airport entirely not recommend to the passenger to use their service. Just find the official taxi in the booth with the officers," added Trisno.

Today, Police cooperating with Angkasa Pura and the airlines to prevent this cheat trial. For the example is applying some banners.

"From this January to February there is no complain. But we'll keep prevent this," said Police Commissioner of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, CH Pattopoi.

Every passenger experienced this can report straight to the airport officers, then will guided to the local police station. In this step, the victim (of exortion) will be interviewed to make dossier file. Next, it will synchronize with CCTV recordings, then continued with arresting the person.

source : http://travel.detik.com/read/2013/02/14/194755/2170506/1383/waspada-kasus-pemerasan-di-bandara

An Englishman Surfer Make A New Record on Kampar River

2013-02-15T23:39:00.001+07:00

Steven King (yellow T-shirt) at the press conference 02/15/2013

Steven King, an England surfer made a new record in Riau. He explored the Bono wave, the legendary waving river of Kampar. He made it within 64 minutes.

"This is a new experience for me and will be a brand new world record," said Steven in a press conference at Hotel Transit, Soekarno Hatta airport, today (02/15/2013).

Kampar river in Pelalawan district of Riau have an unique natural phenomenon. There is a big wave named Bono, which exists betwen the collision of river and sea in the estuary of Kampar river. Its height reaches 4 to 6 meters.

On wednesday (02/13/2013), Steven vanquished this wave. He recorded the best time , only 1 hour and 4 minutes accross 1,8 km on the Bono waves.

"Bono is a long and fantastic wave, need a powerful energy to survive on it," said him.

He explained, how difficult to surfing on it. That wave have a long pattern and unpredictable movements, because lacing from the cliffside raises bigger wave.

"Ocean wave rises only one by one, but in Bono is unpredictable because of the cliffseides's wave collision effect," added Steven who have been surfing for 32 years.

Next, he will send this record to Guiness World of Record, "We have the GPS tracking record and witnesses for the poofs."

source : http://travel.detik.com/read/2013/02/15/175257/2171454/1382/pria-inggris-sukses-berselancar-12-km-di-sungai-kampar

Available Until December 2013 : Rp. 500.000,- Only For Garuda Indonesia Airlines Ticket

2013-02-15T00:47:00.000+07:00

A good news for the travellers who have planned their vacation from a long previous days.Garuda
Indonesia Airlines preparing tickets until December 2013 departure. You can get a domestic flight ticket for Rp. 500.000 only!

"For the short distance like Pangkalpinang there is Rp. 500.000,- until Rp.2.500.000,-. But for the long distance like flight to Jayapura (Papua) there some Rp.5.000.000,- tickets." said the Senior Manager Agency and Sales P0 Jabodetabek, Dasep M. Suanda, in an event "Recommend Selling Price Garuda" in Hotel Alila - Pecenongan, yesterday (2/14/2013).

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The pricing variation depends on every travellers destination, Dasep said for everyone who want to get a cheap ticket, its better to buy it previously before the departure date. But one thing should noted is the matter of high season ticket.

High season in the range of August 3rd until August 9th 2013 near to moslem's Holy Day of Ied. After that, December 17th to 31th excactly in christmas time and new year celebration.

"So that depens on the season. But we will keep issuing promo price outside the high season." added Dasep.

In average, there are no increasing price from the last year. The price addition executed because of the airport tax adjustment which added into the original ticket price. Ticket purchasing include the promo price available on the Garuda Indonesia official site, also spread all over travel agent.

source : http://travel.detik.com/read/2013/02/14/113318/2169874/1382/tersedia-hingga-desember-2013-harga-tiket-garuda-mulai-rp-500000

Tenganan, A Village Keeping an Ancient Tradition

2013-02-14T21:15:00.000+07:00

If you travel to Bali, dont merely talk about its beaches. Try to stop off to a traditional village like
Tenganan village, which located in Karangasem residence. You as taken to the foretime Bali through the remained ancient buildings.

Today, Bali well known as main destination in Indonesia for most tourists, both domestic and foreign. Its nature's richness, also art and culture always successfully attracting for everyone who visit this island.

But Bali not only good looking in its beaches only, or hotels and restaurants which are supplies blinking nightlife entertainment. In the east side of Bali, excactly in Manggis, district of Karangasem located an ancient village. A village that interesting to visit.

Tenganan still keeping its original tradition, with its local culture of Balinese society (Bali Aga). Mostly, for explorer and adventurer whose interesting in art, culture and history, this place is worthy.

Natural environment with truly native Bali architecture. This is the main interest, moreover its local wisdom and friendly local people of Tenganan. They are always welcome to every tourists who visit their village.

They are who visit here will enjoy the distinct natural air of Tenganan, with its traditional architecture buildings. These are the interest which became its own uniqueness.

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In every corner of the village, you can watch the demo of traditional woven processing, a beautiful traditional woven named Geringsing.

Not only that, in here visitors can learn how to make the woven, they can also buy this wonderful gift. Don't be shocked if you see the tagged price is very expensive. This is due to the long and difficult process. Geringsing made from manual-barehand techniques and uses natural dye which produced in complicated way and surely take a long period.

The exotic nature of Tenganan highly valued with an ancient image, so interesting for you who eager to enjoy Bali in another way.

source : http://travel.detik.com/readfoto/2012/11/06/153927/2083432/1026/1/desa-di-bali-ini-menyimpan-tradisi-kuno

Belitung Beach Festival 2013, A Festive Beach Party in Belitung

2013-02-13T21:51:00.000+07:00

After succesfully hypnotized the audiences with its movie cinema :"Laskar Pelangi", now Bangka Belitung have a brand new festival. This entitled Belitong Beach Festival & Expo. There will be many cultural attractions, music performances and also culinary fiesta. Prepare yourself to join there.

This is the first time of the event held. Though its still in a national level, Belitong Beach Festival & Expo considered can attracting the attention for both domestic and foreign tourists.

The event will be held within 18th to 20th May 2013, and will venued in Tanjungpandan, Belitung, province of Bangka Belitung.

"This event aimed for returning our ancestor's images as sailorman. Next we will keep searching for the potential matters of tourism in Belitung." said Sahani Saleh, the vice chief of Belitung district, while in the press conference of Belitong Beach Festival & Expo 2013 in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (02/10/2013).

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Bangka Belitung's underwater beauty have been well known all around the world. Now, that potential wonder needs more extra support, so that it will be a main tourism destination in Belitung.

"That surely, everyone who visit here will being adored with rocky beach panorama, beautiful white sands and beautiful underwater attractions in Belitung." said Sahani.

The festival will fulfilled with various cultural attractions, exhibitions, music shows, culinary and many more. Even, Jember Fashion Carnaval will also enlive the beach party which will be held in the beach of Tanjung Pendam, Tanjung Kalayang and Tanjung Tinggi.

"The more fascinating, tourists who lively go to the venue, can also enjoy disco party and photo sessions along these three beaches. Of course with the cool models and costumes."

Belitong Beach Festival 2013 believed will increase tourist's visit, local revenue and it will voted as annual event of tourism.

source : http://travel.detik.com/read/2013/02/10/151050/2166046/1382/belitong-beach-festival-2013-pesta-pantai-meriah-di-belitung

Regional Government of Kutai Kartanegara Will Hold A Rock Concert

2012-12-10T22:09:00.002+07:00

Kukar Rockin Fest 2012, last November

The success of Sepultura live concert on last 9th November, made the regional government of Kutai Kartanegara intend to hold a concert again (in this region) for world's top bands. Just like Sepultura which didnt use local funds, and so for the next music concert.

Head of Public Relations and Protocol of Regional Government of Kutai Kartanegara (Kukar) Dafip Haryanto said, tourism agenda could related with music concert, its great enough. The last Sepultura concert is a part of 23rd anniversary celebration of Tenggarong, Kukar.

The concert entitled Kukar RockinFest which held in Aji Imbut stadium, Tenggarong were not charge ticket fee at all! Because its fund came from personal budget of Kutai Kartanegara's Chief, Rita Widyasari and the sponsors. It reached 11.000 audiences and this was the first international rock metal concert in Kalimantan.

"The concert indeed didn't use local funds, but from the sponsor. Also for the tourism agenda, partially came from local funds, though we still coupling another sponsors for this (tourism agenda)." Said Dafip today.

source : http://travel.kompas.com/read/2012/12/10/1317362/Pemkab.Kukar.Gelar.Konser.Tarik.Wisatawan