Lombok Island tourism charm

Indonesia is a country that was granted so much natural wealth that is very charming. Spoil the natural color of each eye were present to see it. And it all comes in one of the islands known as the island of Lombok. Lombok Island tourism charm is not lost with the world famous tourist area. Like Bali, white sandy beaches with a variety of coral reef or a waterfall with a million dazzling beauty is created on the island of Lombok. Photo shots seemed to not be able to accommodate all the beauty that has been presented in front of the eye. And here are some group photos tour the island charm that could possibly be a reference for you in determining where to spend time with your family or you love


Beach Tanjung Ringgit
Tanjung Aan
 Mayura Park
Suku Sasak Traditional House
Senggigi Beach

Falls Sendang

 Lombok White sand

Enjoying the beauty of the coast of Bunaken Diving underwater and Tourism

Who does not know Bunaken, which is very popular with tourist submarine (diving) it. Bunaken is an island covering an area of ​​8.08 km ² at Manado Bay, situated on the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This island is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be traveled by fast boat (speed boat) or a rented boat with about 30 minutes journey from the port city of Manado. Around the island there Bunaken Bunaken marine park that is part of the Bunaken National Park.

Waters around Bunaken by motorboat as he saw the sea dasat its apparent

This marine park has marine biodiversity among 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, Island Mantehage follows several children of the island, and island Naen. Although it covers an area of ​​75,265 hectares, the location of the dive (diving) is limited in each of the five beaches that surround the island.

Paradise Islands Raja Ampat

I never said yes yet, if the most memorable vacation spot for me and partner are amazing places in their own homeland?

As that is long enough "run away" from their own country and build a life elsewhere through the struggle of bawaaahhh really, it makes us always attracted the beloved homeland of Indonesia. Moreover after a recent vacation we had in ... Raja Ampat!

This earthly paradise was introduced by my friend who happens to people of Papua (with the characteristics of singles, lesbian, dark skin but cantiiikk and slim. He asks called here hehe. Thanks, dear!). Located 90-120 minutes boat journey taking from Sorong, West Papua province.

For transportation to Sorong, can get on a plane from Makassar (for those from Jakarta / Surabaya / surrounding areas) or Manado (for those from Singapore / Philippines / surrounding areas). But if going for a walk once around the Papuans can too. Before the holiday to Raja Ampat, we happened to social work before Christmas in the jungle mountains of central Papua. From there we were to Timika (Papua Province), to Manokwari (West Papua provincial capital), only then to Sorong. Generally transport in the two provinces are super great is through the air.

Kuta Bali a great beach

So far, people may recognize the name only to the extent of Kuta Beach. Actually Kutai is the name of a village or a tourist area, there are beaches, art markets and shopping areas. Walking along the Kuta will always meet Caucasians. Hanging out or surf on the beach see Caucasians. See buying clothes shopping Caucasians. Until going into a public toilet also ran into ama Caucasians. Well.

Since the Bali Bombing I and II, the number of Caucasians decreased, but the big one if spelled "quiet". If first time together, the percentage of people on the street is 70-30 for Caucasians, so now kira2 50-50.

This is Kuta, the place where people are free to express his style without worrying viewed or considered weird.

The beach is always crowded, even more crowded than the night market though. Five hundred people filled the area of ​​the beach from end to end every day. Not only foreign tourists and domestic, as well as the merchants acung. Here we can shower, surf ato just chatting. For women there are usually many small braids hair style ospek child, or to make temporary tattoos. Indonesian girl let alone the ABG is also starting to like Sunbathing. Everything is here.

Who is more excited, here you can see with girls freely Caucasians who sunbathe topless. Local people say the well (milk sunbathing, he .. he ..). Starting from the ABG until the old lady was there. Sights that may be very rare in this country. Quote recent years more his grandmother, because who ABG in applause to a more quiet and who more exotic, Dreamland Beach

For this one issue, the Government actually already took out his regulation prohibiting foreigners or who wrote naked fun on the beach. But the wealth of the ignorant foreigners wrote.

BOROBUDUR nation's heritage

Borobudur Buddhist statues and Mount Manoreh
courtesy ©2008 Renee Scipio

Borobudur Temple is a Buddhist temple, Borobudur is situated in the village of Magelang regency, Central Java, was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of ancient Mataram Kingdom, Dynasty dynasty descendants. The name Borobudur is a combination of words and Budur Bara. Coals from Sanskrit means temple or monastery. While Budur derived from the word meaning beduhur above, thereby Borobudur means monastery on the hill. While according to other sources, means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while other sources said that Borobudur means monastery on the heights.

Stupa Candi Borobudur ©2009 arie saksono

Borobudur punden staircase-shaped building consists of 10 levels, measuring 123 x 123 meters. Height of 42 meters and 34.5 meters before it was renovated after the renovation because the lowest level was used as a drag. This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Six lowest level square and the upper three circular form, and the highest level in the form of a Buddhist stupa facing westward.
Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance schools of Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of the Buddha must through every level of life is.

     Kamadhatu, the base of Borobudur, symbolizing man who is still bound by lust.
     Rupadhatu, four levels above it, symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but still tied to appearance and shape. At that level, put a statue of Buddha is open.
     Arupadhatu, three levels above where Buddha placed inside perforated stupa. It symbolizes man who was freed from lust, appearance, and shape.
     Arupa, the very top that symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Each terrace has reliefs that will be read coherently runs clockwise (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). In the reliefs of Borobudur tells of a legendary story, a variety of story content, among others there are reliefs of the Hindu epic Ramayana, there are also reliefs Jataka stories. In addition, there are relief panels depicting the condition of society at that time. For example, the relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the time shipping was centered in Bergotta (Semarang).

PARANGTRITIS BEACH - Most Famous Beach in Yogyakarta

Parangtritis Beach is located 27 km south of Yogyakarta and easily accessible by public transport operation until at 17:00, as well as private vehicles. The afternoon before sunset is the best time to visit the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive more quickly, it could not hurt to go up to the cliffs behind the beach Gembirawati this. From there we could see the whole area Parangtritis, south sea, down to the horizon.

   














Pssst, YogYES will tell you a secret. Not many people know that on the east cliff is hidden a ruined temple. Unlike the other temples located in a mountainous area, Temple Gembirawati only a few hundred meters from the lip Parangtritis. To reach this temple, we can pass the ramp near the Hotel Queen of the South and then go down the path to the west about 100 meters. The faint roar of the ferocious waves of the sea could be heard south of this temple.
Parangtritis very closely with the legendary Queen of South. Many people believe that Java is Parangtritis magical kingdom Queen of South gate which controls the southern ocean. Hotel Queen of the South is a luxurious resort that is named according to this legend. Unfortunately the resort is now open but rarely used to have a view that could make us breathless.Romantic sunset in Parangtritis
When the sun is inclined to the west and the weather is sunny, it was time to have fun. Although visitors are prohibited from swimming, Parangtritis not lack the means to having fun. On the beach there are renting ATVs (All-terrain Vechile), the tariff is around Rp. 50000-100000 per half hour. Enter his gear and then release the clutch while pulling the gas. Brrrrooom, four-wheeled all-terrain bike will be raced take you across the sand dune beach.
Well, ATVs may only be suitable for those who are more adventurous. Another option is the gig. Sand down the surface of a smooth wave washed with two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is no less enjoyable. Hansom will bring us to the east end of the cluster of coral Parangtritis place so beautiful that spot is often used as a pre-wedding photo shoot. The dim twilight and shadow golden sun on the water surface more and evoke a romantic atmosphere.
Parangtritis also offer excitement for those who travel with family. Kite-flying with your baby is equally enjoyable. Strong sea breeze which is very helpful to make a kite flying high, even if you have never played a kite though.
Still reluctant to go home even though the sun had set? Soon some roasted corn sellers will hold a mat on the beach, we could hang out there until late at night. Still did not want to go home? Do not worry, Parangtritis available at dozens of flights and accommodation at an affordable price.