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5 Places To Visit In Jakarta Indonesia

2015-07-23T18:00:00.000+07:00

The most well-known things from Jakarta are the traffic and the skyscrapers. Yet, those things will not make you are not interested to explore Jakarta because Jakarta has its unique stuffs. To refresh yourself from the craziness you have the whole day, here’s some of places you should visit in downtown.

1. Kota Tua Jakarta

It is a small region of Jakarta that has old buildings of colonization era. It is a perfect place to take pictures especially for photographers of culture art and history art. There are many historical places you can visit there.

2. Sunda Kelapa Harbor

Located at district of Penjaringan, North Jakarta, Sunda Kelapa is the oldest harbor in Jakarta. It is a very well-known place at colonization era. The exciting things you can find there are there are still line-up old boats that used around 70 years ago and also the nautical museum of Sunda Kelapa you should visit.

3. Ancol

It is a biggest and popular recreation park in Jakarta. There are many various entertainment places in Ancol such as Ancol Beach, Dunia Fantasi, Ocean Dream Samudera, Ocean Eco Park and Sea World.

4. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) represents Indonesia in a small fascinating ways. This place shows you the beauty of various cultures of Indonesia. You can explore Indonesia in one day by walking in a small Indonesia’s map replica. And there is also some fun recreation modes to visitors.

5. Monumen Nasional (Monas)

Monumen Nasional (National Monument) is the icon of Jakarta. You are not visiting Jakarta if you haven’t visited Monumen Nasional that’s what people say. There’s museum inside Monas and you can see the city of Jakarta from the top.

Places To Visit In Jakarta

That’s all I can tell some exciting tour destinations in Jakarta. But there are still more unique places in Jakarta. When you want to spend your weekend, just visit Jakarta.

3 Amazing Gili Islands in Lombok You Must Visit

2015-07-22T17:46:00.000+07:00

Lombok, Indonesia has so many incredible tourism spots. You must not have to pass these 3 beautiful Islands of Gili. Those 3 islands are Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Each of islands has the same white sand and clear waters also amazing scenery. It takes 30-45 minutes by public boat to get there. Each of those 3 islands of Gili have different characteristic. You can choose the one that fits to you and family.

Also Read: Senggigi Beach Lombok

1. Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan is a crowded island and also the farthest island between the other two islands. If you like an ambience of party or music, this island might fit to you.

2. Gili Meno

Gili Meno, Spotted between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, this is the quiet island. Any vehicles are restricted to this island. That is to give the peaceful atmosphere to this island. So, for you who look for a peaceful place to spend holiday to, you should visit Gili Meno Island.

3. Gili Air

Gili Air Island is the most populated island. You’ll get the best hospitality by local people to welcome you.

Transportations and Accommodations

There are multiple transportation choices to reach Gili Gili Islands. You can go there by public boat, ferry boat, or speed boat from Bangsal Harbor. You will have no worry if you use travel agent that serves tourism destinations to Lombok. Although the location is quite far from downtown, you don’t have to worry about food and place to stay. There so many restaurants, resorts or hotels in Gili Gili.

The Exotic Sengigi Beach of Lombok Island

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Sengigi beach is a popular fascinated tourism spot in Lombok located at west coast Lombok Island. This beach has always been the must-visit place by the local or foreign tourist. From the high mainland, we could see the beautiful seashore of Sengigi covered with its combination of black and white sand.

Also Read: 3 Amazing Gili Island In Lombok

The tourist spends most of their time in Sengigi beach by sunbathing, swimming and also snorkeling to see the unbelievably amazing underwater sea coral or just playing around the shoreline.

The exotic beauty of Sengigi Beach is truly unbelievable. Unlike any other beautiful beaches in Lombok, Sengigi Beach has natural beauty of sea coral that is still well –protected. That turns Sengigi Beach to be one of many favorite snorkeling spot for the tourist.

Another thing that makes Sengigi Beach special is its long shoreline covered by the gradation of black and white sand and also the quiet wave of its sea really makes you feel like you’re in heaven. (my imagination at least)

Transportation to Sengigi Beach

How to get there? It’s very easy when you go by plane. It takes around 1 hour from Lombok International Airport, you can also go by Damri bus available at the airport and you have to only pay Rp. 30.000. Yet, when you take a cab to get there it takes around Rp. 170.000 – 200.000.

The Culinary

While enjoying the ambience of Sengigi Beach, you should taste the culinary of local restaurant at Sengigi Beach. There’s many variant of local food you can taste there without spending much money because the price of food is really affordable. I suggest you to taste Ayam Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung that has always been the special menu of local restaurant.

That’s all the information of Sengigi Beach. I hope it can guide you when you visit Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia. Besides Sengigi Beach, there many tour objects you may interested such as Gili Gili Island and Kuta Beach Lombok.

5 Places You Can Visit In Manado Indonesia For Some Things To Do

2015-07-11T02:35:00.000+07:00

Here the brief of the amazing places you can visit in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

1. Bunaken

Bunaken is well-known as the exciting beauty of its seashore, for you who love diving this is the best spot to dive in Indonesia. To reach Bunaken you can use boat from Manado and it takes around 30 – 45 minutes.

2. Siladen Island

This island is one of nautical tour object located at Bunaken National Park. This island has the beautiful underwater sight and also the white sand.

3. Manado Tua Island

Manado Tua Island is one of the islands which are part of Bunaken National Park with other island like Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island and Nani Island. Those islands are side by side but separated by 1200 meter depth trough.

4. Kasih Hill

This hill has become a symbol of harmonization between religions in Indonesia. It is located at Kanonang village, approximately 55 kilometers from Manado. You can see the sulfur cauldron there that its water is used by the people to cook.

5. Boulevard

This area is the icon of Manado spotted along Pierre Tendean Street. You can enjoy the local culinary of Manado there and the view of Manado Tua Island and Bunaken Island.

8 Beaches In Banda Aceh Indonesia

2015-07-04T20:28:00.000+07:00

This time I would like to convey some amazing shores in Aceh. You’ll be pleased by the beauty of the shores. Here are some of them you should visit.

Iboih Beach

This shore is part of Weh Island. The water is very clear so you could see the beauty of coral from the boat. There are also some resorts for you to stay there.

Gapang Beach

This shore is at Sabang, approximately 17 kilometers from downtown. If you visit Nol Kilometer Monument you’ll pass this beach.

Sumur Tiga Beach

Spotted at Le Meule, Sukajaya, Sabang, part of Weh Island, this shore has three freshwater wells along the shore.

Lhok Nga Beach

This shore is spotted around 20 kilometers from Banda Aceh. Its soft white sand makes you want to lie down on the shore while enjoying the view. You can also do snorkeling or surfing there.

Kasih Beach

Just like every other shore in Aceh, this shore has also white sand and clear water. You can enjoy the best scenery of sunset there while lying down around the shore side.

Anoi Itam Beach

This beach has black sand and the clear water. The trip to get there is around 13 kilometers from downtown Sabang.

Ujung Batee Beach

While at Kasih Beach you can see the best scenery of sunset, but here, you can see the best scenery of sunrise. You can enjoy walking around the shore side.

Tapak Gajah Beach

This beach is located not too far from downtown. The beautiful coral along the shore side is the unique thing you’ll see, also the white sand and the quiet wave.

Those are eights beaches in Aceh. You can also enjoy the other tourist attraction in Banda Aceh, like shopping its local souvenirs. And the articles of the tourism object of Indonesia are still more.

11 Beaches In Bali Indonesia You Can Visit For Vacation

2015-06-27T00:54:00.000+07:00

Bali has known as the world popular destination trip because of its cultures. In Bali we also can find beautiful beaches. The beauty of Bali beach has been one of the best in the world that becomes your vacation place. Below are some of them.

Also Read: 12 Places To Vist In Bali

1. Pandawa Beach

If you need to see truly clear sand, then you should visit this place. It is situated at Kutuh village, district of Badung. You’ll be amazed by its beauty of the whole things you’ll find here. Read completely about Pandawa Beach.

2. Tanjung Benoa Beach

It is located at southern Bali, district of Badung precisely. Its white sand and the still wave offer you to do sport water like snorkeling and parasailing.

3. Dreamland Beach

Located at Pecatu region, district of southern Kuta, this beach has special fascination. Those are the location of the beach which is behind the mountain side and its white sand.

4. Kuta Beach

Spotted at southern of Bali, Kuta is indeed famously known as the must-visit place in Bali.

5. Jimbaran Beach

Jimbaran Beach is the most beautiful spot to watch the sunset. When you come, just feel the atmosphere and taste the Bali seafood.

6. Legian Beach

Spotted not too far from Kuta, Legian has a captivating sight for you to enjoy. And this is the best place to the surfer. If you like surfing, you should try Legian wave.

7. Padang padang Beach

This beach is also known as Labuan Sait beach. The location is not too far from Dreamland beach. And it’s one of the crowded beaches in Bali by foreign tourist.

8. Kedonganan Beach

This beach offers you the best culinary of seafood in Bali. And the sight of the sunset here is unbelievable.

9. Padang Bai Beach

Located at district of Karangasem, this beach is side by side with the harbor. The fisherman and divers intensely love this place because of the beautiful spot that still remain clean.

10. Sanur Beach

This beach offers the quiet wave and the wonderful view of sunshine when it’s dawn. It is located at Sanur village, eastern region of Denpasar.

11. Virgin Beach/Pasir Putih Karangasem Beach

Spotted at eastern Bali, this beach is barely visited in Bali. If you want a quiet beach with great atmosphere, then you should visit this place.

Those are the eleven beaches in Bali you can visit. But there are still many places and beaches to visit in Bali. Just go explore.

5 Places To Visit For Some Things To Do In Yogyakarta

2015-06-22T01:32:00.000+07:00

Yogyakarta is one of favorite city to be visited in Indonesia by local or foreign tourist. I will tell some of favorite places you should visit.

Read also: Yogyakarta Tourism Nature Objects

1. Prambanan Temple

It is a biggest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia. This temple is at Prambanan village, Sleman and has been registered as world heritage site by UNESCO. Inside the temple site, there are three main temples. Those are Wisnu Temple, Brahma Temple and Shiwa Temple. You can feel the greatness of Prambanan Temple by walking around the site.

2. Borobudur Temple

It is the biggest Budha Temple in the world. It has 123 x 123 m2 and contains from 504 Buddha statues, 72 terawang stupa and 1 main stupa. Its unbelievable architecture attracts travelers from around the world to visit. Even, the popular CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has just visited this temple several days ago.

3. Malioboro

You might ever hear of this popular street in Yogyakarta before. You can feel the traditional ambience of Yogya while walking around Malioboro and also don’t forget to buy local souvenir there. And last, please taste the local food. You will be captivated.

4. Mount Merapi

It is located at mid Java province, approximately 25 kilometers from Yogyakarta. It is the youngest mount of volcano mountain ranges which head to south of Mount Ungaran. You should try to hike the tip of the mountain, or take lava tour and enter the Museum of Mount Merapi.

5. Parangtritis Beach

Located about 25 kilometers in south of Yogyakarta downtown, Parangtritis has great wave and the unique thing is there are many of sand hill which is called gumuk around the shore. If you like paragliding, you can try it here.

9 Tourist Attraction In Banda Aceh

2015-06-16T01:52:00.000+07:00

Banda Aceh is a northern Sumatra province of Indonesia and the western province of Indonesia. Aceh has a lot interesting places to come and excitingly different than any other tour spots in Indonesia. These are some of those.

1. Weh Island, Aceh

You’ll be captivated when you come to this island. The beautiful scenery and its natural beauty drive you to be amazed. Diving is the exciting activity when you come here. You’ll see many wonderful sea animals that live below the sea.

2. Gunung Leuser National Park

This National Park is located at two province; those are Aceh and North Sumatra. You can explore this park to see some of the scarce animals such as Orang Utan, Rhinoceros, Sumatra Elephant etc then you can also hike the Mt. Leuser that takes 10 – 14 days to get to the top.

3. Baiturrahman Mosque

This mosque had been a place to flee by Aceh citizen when tsunami ruined on 2004. You can enjoy walking around the mosque while also visit the traditional market behind the mosque to buy some special souvenirs.

4. Alas River

Alas River is located at Gunung Leuser National Park. The water flows directly to Hindia Ocean. You can do rafting on this river while enjoy the views around.

5. Sabang

Sabang consists of five islands. Those are Rubiah Island, Seulako Island, Rondo Island, Klah Island and Weh Island as the biggest island. Nol Kilometer Monument is an interesting place to visit at Sabang and also the waterfalls.

6. Tsunami Aceh Museum

You should visit this place to see and remember how tsunami affects this city on 2004.

7. Indra Patra Fortress, Aceh

This fortress is relic of the first Hindu Kingdom in Aceh. There are 4 fortresses’ here. The two of them still stand tall and the other two is broken down. If you want to see the inheritance of this kingdom you can visit this place.

8. Tapaktuan City

This city is known as dragon city that inherited from the legend of the city. You can visit Tapaktuan beach or the waterfalls and other tour objects that make Tapaktuan special.

9. Nol Kilometer Monument

Located at Sabang Forest area, this monument is used as geographic mark. In this spot, you can see the long tail monkeys that live around it and the amazing sight around the monument.

Banda Aceh Tourism Objects

Those are some of Aceh tour objects as the reference to you to have a wonderful vacation at Sumatera Island. If you want to visit the beautiful beaches in Aceh, you can visit Aceh’s beautiful beaches page.

8 Natural Tourist Attractions In Yogyakarta To Things To Do

2015-06-13T01:00:00.000+07:00

Things to do in Yogyakarta, one of which is a visit to the tourist attractions. With 3.185, 82 kilometers wide, Yogyakarta has a lot tourism objects you can visit. These are some of them.

Also Read: 5 Places To Visit In Yogyakarta

1. Puncak Suroloyo Kulon Progo

It’s a hill located at south of Borobudur temple. From the hill, we can observe the amazing sight of four biggest mountains in Mid Java those are Mount Sumbing, Merapi, Merbabu and Sindoro. On the hill, there are 3 pit stops that are called Pertapaan, the first is called Suroloyo, then Sariloyo and the last is Kaedran.

2. Grojogan Sewu Kulon Progo

In Tawangmangu Solo, there is Grojogan Sewu, yet in Jogja (Yogyakarta) also Grojogan Sewu. This tour object is located at Jatimulyo village, district of Girimulyo. What offered from this tour object is its waterpark and the harmoniously view.

3. Curug Pulosari Bantul

Located in Krebet village, district of Pajangan, Bantul, the distance of this place from Yogyakarta is 20 kilometers. And the way to get there is pretty secluded. It can only be accessed by walking and biking. To enjoy this waterfall, you are suggested to visit here when rainy season.

4. Cerme Cave

This place is situated at Selopamioro village district of Imogiri Bantul. The cave has 1.3 kilometers length. The cave’s main road heads to Luweng Ploso with 900 meters length and the rest heads to Pandu Cave, which is below Grojogan Sewu waterfall. To get the door of this cave, you have to mount 800 ladder steps.

5. Curug Banyunibo

This place is located at Sendangsari village district of Pajangan, Bantul. The attractive thing you will find here is the waterfall and the beautiful stratified stones.

6. Embung Tambakboyo

It is a rumen that has an amazing background of mountain. This place is easily accessible. You can enjoy or taking pictures the beautiful sight of mountain.

7. Kiskendo Cave

Stood at 1200 meters above sea surface that is a part of Menoreh Mountain in Kulon Progo, you can access this place by car, yet if you use bus, you should make a stop at Niten village near Giri Mulyo district office, approximately 8 kilometers from the cave.

8. Wanagama Forest

Wanagama consists of 4 villages at district of Patuk and Playen, Gunung Kidul. It takes 1 hour trip to get there from Yogyakarta. Along the way, you can enjoy the trip by seeing beautiful city view from plateau. There are so many flora and fauna you can see here.

Others Yogyakarta Tourist Attractions

Besides the mentioned above, you can also enjoy the other place to visit such as Jomblang Cave, Kalisuci Cave, Pindul Cave, Parangtritis Waterfall and Beach, Purba Nglanggeran Volcano and etc.

5 Natural Places To Things To Do In Bogor Indonesia

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Bogor, Indonesia, Known as the rain city, this city is indeed has high amount of chances to rain everyday. So, I suggest you to always bring umbrella. There are some tour destinations you can enjoy with family or friends in Bogor, Indonesia.

1. Bogor Botanical Garden

Thousands of plant grows well in Bogor Botanical Garden. You can enjoy walking around the trees. There is also museum of zoology in the middle of Bogor Botanical Garden which has many collections of animals. And don’t forget to visit Bogor Presidential Palace that also located in Bogor Botanical Garden. There are a lot of deer you may want to play with them or just feed them.

2. Bogor Safari Park

If you already see the collections of flora in Bogor Botanical Garden, this time you can see directly all kinds of animal at Bogor Safari Park. Seeing the animals around you while you are driving is the sensation of the tour here. There are also any kinds of animal entertainment here. Interesting?

3. Puncak Bogor

Puncak Bogor is mountain tour object which has beautiful scenery and the cold fresh air in the night. Here extends the tea garden throughout the way. It’s a right place for family vacation. Mosque Atta’awun is one of unique object you should visit because of its architecture. Don’t worry about place to stay. There are many hotel and resort at Puncak Bogor.

4. Mount Pancar Bogor

Mount Pancar is located at Babakan Madang district. It can be reached approximately 45-60 minutes from the highway. Enjoying the hot water which has high sulfur level is a lovely thing to do here and also seeing sunset from the highest land of Mount Pancar.

5. Bogor Waterfalls

Whoever wants to feel the fresh air of mountain atmosphere and waterfalls should visit Bogor. There are some of well-known waterfalls in Bogor like Curug Nangka, Curug Cigamea, Curug Ngumpet, Curug Seribu, Curug Cilember and there are still more.

Bogor Tourism Object

Those are Bogor tourism objects. But there are more things to do when you visit Bogor like shopping and tasting the local culinary.

12 Places To Visit In Bali To Some Things To Do

2015-06-09T01:05:00.000+07:00

Bali is the most popular island in Indonesia also the world has been the famed destination of vacation of local or foreign tourist. Its beach is the most visited place in Bali and the first to come to. Besides the beach, Bali has other places to be visited. Here is about 12 places to visit in Bali to find things you can do in Bali.

Also Read: 11 Beaches In Bali You Can Visit

1. Pura Luhur Uluwatu Bali, Indonesia

Pura Luhur Uluwatu (Balinese temple) is one of many Balinese temples in Bali. It is located in Pecatu village, Kuta Badung district. The temple itself stands on coral reef as high as 97 meters above the surface of the sea. You can see the beautiful view from the temple. All little monkeys that occupies this temple has been a unique thing you will see surrounding the temple.

2. Ubud Monkey Forest, Bali

Surrounded with monkey and playing with them are the attractive things to do when you visit Ubud. Ubud Monkey Forest is a sanctuary in Ubud temple site. You can enjoy walking and breathing the fresh air while exploring the forest. There are also Dalem Agung Padang Tegal and Madia Mandala temple, and holy pond and many other temples which are used for Ngaben (Balinese cremation ceremony).

3. Amed Beach, Bali

This shore is situated at northeast of Amlapura. The shore offers excellent diving spot. You can dive or just lay down enjoying the beautiful view of the black sand in Amed Beach. And if you want to do snorkeling, Cemuluk is the ideal spot.

4. Bali Bird Park

This Bird Park has 2 hectares wide, more than 1000 bird species and 250 of it include the rarest species of bird. Here, you can watch many birds that live in their habitation or taking pictures of them.

5. Lovina Beach, Bali

The beauty of Bali shores has been a fascination of the travelers. One of them is Lovina beach. Its quiet wave makes you want to go offing by boat to watch the porpoise jumping freely in the sea. Lovina beach is located Kalibukbuk village, Buleleng Bali district approximately 9 kilometers from Singaraja.

6. Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach has been the popular beach in Bali. It’s like everyone should be there. You can try many of beach modes such as Banana Boat, Parasailing, Slingshot and you should never miss the sunset.

7. Batur Bali

If you want an fresh ambience of mountain to enjoy Bali tour on your vacation, you can visit Batur village which is located at north Panelokan, Kintamani district. You can enjoy the view of mount Batur from Kedisan Kintamani village and also see the panoramic beauty between mount and blue lake in the center of Kaldera.

8. Pura Besakih Bali

If it is seen from a far, this Balinese temple is truly fascinating. How it extends from mountain to mountain as the background. This temple is perfect spot to take photograph of scenery of Bali. The best views are when sunset and sunshine. The traveler has to wear sarong to respect Bali tradition.

9. Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is located at southeast tip of Denpasar. You can enjoy your vacation by tropical sunbathe on the shore. Nusa Dua beach has white sand and has been the most visited place. It has also the longest shore called Mengiat beach.

10. Tegallalang

Located in Gianyar, Bali, Tegallalang is a cluster of wet rice fields extend to 61 kilometers. If you ever watch Eat, Pray Love, you will see the beauty of Tegallalang.

11. Pura Ulun Danu

This Balinese temple stands on water. It is located at Bedugul plateau, district of Tabanan Bali. Don’t forget to wear your sweater if you visit this place because the atmosphere is freezing cold.

12. Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot is a must visited place in Bali. Here, you can see the Balinese temple stands on the mountain side, in the middle of the sea or 300 meters from the shoreline. Tanah Lot gives you the gift of nature when sunset.

Other Places to Visit in Bali

Besides the destinations explained above, there are still more tour destination in Bali such as Sanur Beach, Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Tanjung Benoa, Bali Barat National Park etc. So those are 12 places to visit in Bali to find things you can do in Bali, i hope you enjoyed the tour and will be back again to Bali in the near future.

4 Places To Visit In Lombok And Things To Do

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Lombok Island is one of the most some popular places to visit in Indonesia, which become the perfect destination of foreign tourists or local tourists. The amazing of scenery of its nature makes you want to come dozen to Lombok. And these are your travel destinations in Lombok.

1. Sengigi Beach

Senggigi Beach, Located at West Lombok the province of Nusa Tenggara Barat, the coast and the sand of Sengigi is not as white and clear as the other beach in Lombok, yet you can enjoy the beautiful sunset in Sengigi. Then, you don’t have to worry about place to stay, here; there are dozen hotels or resorts and the intriguing hotspot you can enjoy in Sengigi.

2. Mount Rinjani

Hiking mount Rinjani has been the most interesting thing to do when you visit Lombok besides enjoying the beach. Here, there is Segara Anak Lake that has shape of crescent moon. You, hiker can explore mount Rinjani with 3 or 4 days.

3. Gili - Gili Island

This land consists of three islands. There are Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of coral when you dive and also there are lots of turtle in 10 – 20 depth of the sea.

4. Gili Nanggu Lombok

Gili Nanggu, Located in Sekotong, west Lombok, the other beauty of Lombok is Gili Nanggu Island. This has 12,5 hectare wide. Here, you will get attached to its atmosphere because this island is so intimate. For the newlyweds, you should definitely visit this place.

Other Places to Visit in Lombok

Besides the places I mentioned above, traveler can find the other tour destinations that you should not miss such as Kuta Beach, Selong Belanak Beach, Gerupuk Beach, Mawun Beach, Tanjung AAN Beach and there are still more places you can enjoy with family or friends. So, it was some places to visit and things to do in Lombok, hope you enjoy your holiday in Lombok Island.