Visit Indonesia for Your Fun

"The Real Life Dragons" in Komodo island

2011-08-06T02:28:00.000-07:00

Want to see the real-life dragon? Just come to the island of Komodo.
Komodo Island is located in the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, Indonesia. Being in the south of Indonesia. This island is the native habitat of the Komodo dragon.

On the island of Komodo dragons, this animals live and breed well.

Until August 2009 about 1300 live dragons. In addition to the Komodo Islands, also lived on the island of Gili Motang and Rinca Island. If in total, the overall number of dragons that lived in Indonesia at least 2500 in count. These animals can also be encountered in the natural reserve Wae Wuul (Flores Island).

Besides a place to live dragons, the island is also memilikiberbagai variety of exotic flora such as wood Sepang. This Sepang Wood oleah local residents utilized as a medicine and also bahawan pewarma clothing.

So for those of you who do not want to miss witnessing the ancient heritage, come to the island of Komodo.

Bromo, the most beautiful volcano in Java

2011-06-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

Bromo

Mount Bromo is one of the volcanoes in the Tengger volcanic complex. Bromo age is currently around 820 years. Although it looks very old, but the Bromo volcano is the youngest in the group of Tengger.
Bromo is located in the province of Thymus Java, Indonesia. With a height of 2392 meters and located in four districts namely, Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Lumajang, and Malang.

It seems not enough words to express the beauty of bromo. We just see the bromo close.

Beautiful White Sand at Tanjung Bira

2011-06-19T05:43:00.000-07:00

Looking for vacation white sand beach as far as the eye can see? Tanjung Bira is the answer.
Tanjung Bira famous for its white sand beaches are very beautiful and clean. In addition, water is also crystal clear sea on the beach, nice for swimming or just sunbathing.
In the morning, we can also enjoy the sunrise views are so captivating. In the afternoon, the sun sets featuring beautiful natural scenery, with the sunlight shining.
Tanjung Bira is located 200 km from Makassar. From Makassar to Bulukumba, travelers can use a car or public transport. After that, from Bulukumba to Tanjung Bira can be reached by mini bus. Total travel time from Makassar to Tanjung Bira about 3 - 3.5 hours.
But a long journey it can be paid off as we enjoy the natural beauty offered by the Tanjung Bira. Because we get a tour of white sand, beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea, and views matahri rising and sinking in a single package.

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Exotic Coral Reefs on The Tidung Island

2011-06-11T11:51:00.000-07:00

You include people who like snorkeling and diving? You must visit the island Tidung, in a Kepulauan Seribu, Indonesia. The island is located in the northern capital city of Indonesia is indeed gives a tropical feel so natural. Travelers are pampered with beautiful views, the coast is clear. We can play around on the edge of the beach, or choose to dive.
Tidung Island tourism is also easily accessible by boat, because the distance is only 3 hours from the port of Muara Angke, Jakarta.

Underwater tour with an exotic coral reef is an attraction in itself, makes the tourists interested in diving or snorkeling. Also, can bike around the beach, fishing, and exploring the whole island is very beautiful.

So, what are you waiting? Do not you miss this one sea tour.

Sianok canyon, Green Valley in West Sumatra

2011-05-28T20:41:00.000-07:00

Finding a place that is very cool, comfortable, and fun in West Sumatra? It's here. Green trees covering the hills of beautiful. Sianok canyon, green valley located on the outskirts of the town of Bukittinggi. Even countries like the wind in a dream. Really Beautiful.
Canyon Sianok been identified as one of the premier tourist destination in West Sumatra provisnsi. There is a gap that it skitar 100 meters. Which stretches along the 15 kilo meters, which is part of the fault Semangko.
Fault is forming a steep cliff walls, but beautiful. In the surrounding there is river sianak (Batang Sianok) which can be navigating by the visitors by canoe, with a distance of 3.5 hours. There is absolutely no loss as we navigate the river, because the scenery on its banks are still very green and beautiful. There are still many rare flora and fauna that we encounter in other places such as the Rafflesia flower, plant medicines, tapirs, leopards, wild pigs, gibbons, and long-tailed monkeys.
So, those of you who want to refresh your eyes and your mind, it is advisable to visit the canyon Sianok.

Enjoying the Beauty of the 9th Century Architecture [Part 1]

2011-05-13T13:14:00.000-07:00

The whole world knows Borobudur temple is one of the largest temples in the world. Borobudur was built in the 9th century BC by the dynasty Syailendra. The extent of approximately 14,000 square meters, and has a high 35, 29 meters! Borobudur in Magelang regency, Central Java. But people know more about this temple is located in Yogyakarta. Borobudur was once better known as Bhumisan Bharabudhara.

I think we had enough short stories to discuss the history of Borobudur. Now we see the beauty of this temple one by one.

First, by the way its development has been very impressive, with more than 2 million stone blocks andesite. Borobudur Temple building is divided into 3 parts, namely the legs or called Kamadhatu, then the body is also called Ruphadatu, and the top is called Aruphadatu. Each section has its own story.

Kamadhatu describe the awareness that many filled with lust, and also the properties of wild animal. It could be said Kamadhatu describe depraved lust. It can also be interpreted as a sma people have never known religion. The structure of this section alone has 160 reliefs. So much was said in the reliefs, that is about the causal result of what humans do. In addition to relief, this section also has a stupa in 1545. Divided into 73 stupas and in 1472 a small stupa.

The most unique of Dieng

2010-12-15T13:41:00.000-08:00

One of the highland tourist destinations in Central Java is Dieng. Dieng has unique characteristics of terrain is rugged and steep, but many plants and vegetables that grow there. Besides known as nature tourism, Dieng is also famous for its fog that comes unexpected (could be any time), creating a mystical atmosphere.
We can find a variety of tourist attraction. Lake Warna is one of the reliable, because it has 3 kinds of different colors: blue, green, and brown. In addition, there are lake Merdada, lake Sumurup, and lake Pengilon.
You also can enjoy a tour of history. There are relics of a Hindu temple built in conjunction with the Borobudur temple in the 8th century were grouped grouped masehi.Candi. Temple Group East Dwarawati; group Dwarawati Temple and Parikesit; group Candi Arjuna, Semar, Sembodro, Puntadewa, and Heroine; group Setyaki Temple, Ontorejo, Petruk, Nala Gareng, and Nakul-Sadewa.

Your holiday will not be in vain to see the natural beauty and history in kawasn Dieng, located in Wonosobo, Central Java.

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Feel The Water Splashing in Dolo

2010-12-15T13:11:00.000-08:00

Dolo waterfall is one of the beautiful waterfalls in the area of Kediri. Located 25 kilometers from the town of Kediri, precisely in Desa Jugo, District Besuki. Distance Dolo waterfall with Besuki traveled as far as 4 kilometers. Also we had to walk 20 minutes along the road through the rocks, but it is not how the beauty that will be obtained. Once there, you could feel the cool water and splash-splash of a waterfall Dolo. Has an altitude of about 125 meters, Dolo dikellingi by very beautiful natural scenery.
Besides Dolo, Kediri also has several other waterfalls like Irenggolo, and Parijotho which certainly no less interesting to visit.

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Nampu Beach, The beauty of Wonogiri

2010-12-12T19:10:00.000-08:00

Nampu Beach, located in Wonogiri, Central Java, Indonesia is very beautiful. Just come to village dringo, Kelurahan Gunturharjo, Paranggupito. If you are going to visit, located 70 KM south of Wonogiri. This beach has white sand and surf tours are great. There are also coral reefs around it at low tide.
The road to Beach Nampu quite steep with a field winding, you should use a personal vehicle. Suitable for your year-end tour.

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Baturaden, The Nice of Banyumas

2010-04-19T04:43:00.000-07:00

Tourism Regions Baturraden Loka is located near the town of Navan, approximately 15 kilometers north towards the city. Located at the foot of Mount Slamet, would not be surprised if the air is cool and fresh take to add charm to visit the town of Purwokerto besides scenery that can be enjoyed from a height of 673m. In addition, this tourist attraction has a variety of beautiful tourist, call from the waterfall, spa, swimming pool with a skateboard winding, the arena of children's toys, to garden / park that contains animal animals bizarre / rare. There were some waterfall in the tourist spot, where water is flowing fast enough between the river rocks that cut the rocks of this region. One of them was a favorite as guests for being an open location with a pool / water storage is not very deep, very suitable for water play for young and old.

the existing hot water bathing is also divided into two sections, namely bathing located in indoor and closer to their gate, or a hot water bath is located + / - 500 meters from the gate in the form of an open bathing pool, sat with three hot shower so-called shower telu (java, telu = three). To achieve this telu shower baths, visitors must walk first goto the inside or the other side of a hill / valley that existed at this location. Although the spa is in place shower telu open, visitors must pay more money to go to that location.

In it, there are also ruins the wind that supposedly mbah tapa believed to be the first inventor of this region. Mbah petilasan Tapas Wind will be a small alcove with a cave-like interior has been coated with white ceramic. The smell of fragrant incense and offering flowers dominate the room, bringing a sense of mystique which not everyone liked him. It seems that these ruins are still used by locals or visitors, to meditate or "wiped bless".

pemnadian Like other hot water, shower water believed to contain telu minerals that can cure various skin diseases, or rheumatism. Color stones sorrel demonstrate at least the existing water, rich in elements of sulfur. A warning sign is misconstrued a corner location, containing the written warning for the health, agartidak soak more than 15 minutes. When visitors have completed a hot bath, can turn a cold water bath under the shower which is also not far from the location of immersion.

Overall, the tourist area Baturaden is suitable for family recreation facilities, as well as treatment of disease through hot water. The road to this tour kelokasi from Purwokerto city in the form of smooth asphalt, so it can be done with various types of vehicles. So when you come to Navan, the absence to stop for a moment to tour the Baturaden.

The Legend of Baturaden. In antiquity, in a Duchy there lived a maid named Suta. Work or daily chores Suta is owned by the Duke of caring for horses. Having completed the task, usually Suta stroll around the Grand Duchy. That is, he wants to know where she works.

One evening, as usual Suta was walking around the bathing place called Taman Sari. Suddenly he was startled by the sound of screaming women. Suta screams were soon looking for direction.

Finally, he arrived near a large tree. She saw the duke's daughter screamed under the tree. Nearby there is a very large snake that was dependent, gaping mouth ready to swallow the daughter who was terrified. Suta itself is actually very scared to see the snake.

But see how the pale fear duke's daughter, there is courage to kill the snake. He picked up a large bamboo, he beat the snake's head repeatedly. The snake was writhing in pain and not long later, the snake still.

Since then, more and more familiar with the duke's daughter Suta. Even they have now fallen for each other felt and plans to enhance their relationship to the ropes of marriage.

The relationship the two beings who love each other, eventually known to the duke, the duke became angry. "He was just a servant! While you are a raden, the daughter of a duke. You can not marry my daughter!" said the duke.

Hearing the words of his father, the princess is very sad heart. Especially when I heard the news that Suta entered the dungeon by the duke. Suta error is because of brave melmar daughter of a duke, a different degree and dignity among them.

In Jail, Suta not given food and water, even his prison room flooded waist-deep. Consequently Suta fever disease. Suta a state hearing, the princess is determined to free her lover.

"waistband, I should be able to free Kang Suta. Poor man, before he helped me. I have owed his life to him. Help me, nursemaid." said the princess to the caregivers.

Caregiver those feelings to know the princess. He also felt sorry to hear things Suta who was ill in jail. And the nanny is secretly slipped in the dungeon. Finally he managed to liberate the poor youth and brought to a place. There, the princess had been waiting with a horse.

Later, riding with a horse, they rode off leaving the Grand Duchy. On the way both of them disguised as a village, so it does not recognize people.

After traveling a good distance, came second at the edge of a river. They rested for a moment to unwind. Suta treating the princess who is still sick.

Thanks to the patience and the patience of the princess treat Suta and a few days later the young man eventually recovered as in the past.

Because where they stopped deemed suitable for them. So they decided to settle there. The place was then known by the name of Baturaden, which means Batur and Raden.