Archive for June, 2009
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Steeped in rich cultural heritage, the largest city of Indonesia, Bandung, is a gem in the crown. It is a land of stark contrasts and great combinations. On one hand you can see the cosmopolitan culture while on the other there is the unspoiled nature. The crystal clear waters, the palm fringed beaches, the heritage buildings and the exciting nightlife has a distinct charm of its own. The best way to reach the city is by airways. You can come directly from Hussein Sastranegara Airport of the city or via Soekarno Hatta International Airport of Jakarta. Bandung has a humid type of climate and is cooler as compared to other cities of Indonesia. Travelers from all parts of the world flock to this place round the year. To ensure worldwide travelers a memorable trip in the city there are a number of Bandung Hotels.
Most of the hotels of Bandung stand at very convenient point of the city. You can choose a hotel according to your convenience. If you are a sports freak then avail a room in the hotels that are located close to the beach areas. Travelers who wish to spend less time on traveling can come to the hotels in Bandung which are located in the city center.
There are innumerable luxury hotels in Bandung and an equally good number of cheap hotels. Spend a day or a week in the luxury hotels of Bandung of Indonesia. All the luxurious hotels provide spacious rooms that have beautiful interiors. Bandung is a prime destination for honeymooners. Begin your new life by availing a room in the honeymoon suites of the hotels. Marvel at the beautiful surrounding of the hotel from your rooms. To relieve you of the pain of going out most of these hotels have on-site restaurants. You can try out the regional delicacies as well as the international dishes. In addition to these the business and the recreational facilities offered to the guests are also impressive.
There are a good number of cheap hotels in the city. If you want to save extra money from the accommodation charges and spend them on sightseeing then avail one of the moderately priced hotels. The amenities offered by any of these hotels can compete with the quality of services offered by any luxurious hotels. Some of these hotels have on-site restaurants where you can try out your favorite dish.
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Indonesia is a land of mountains, volcanoes, dense forests, attractive beaches, spectacular artless beauty, which draws the awareness of assorted tourists throughout the year. With its glorious temples, vast mosques, museums Indonesia is a house of some magnificent Indonesia Tourist Attractions.
Attractions in Indonesia Java- Jakarta – The funds city of Jakarta retains much from the regal Dutch and British periods, with many tenuous grand-technique buildings and the newly restored old part. You can stopover at The National Monument towers, Merdeka Square, The Central Museum, Portuguese Church, Istiqlal Mosque etc. If you want to store, then antiques souk on Jalan Surabaya and batik factories in the Karet are the total place for you. Throughout the island, flunky shows are thespian in which traditional wayang golak and wayang kulit marionettes act out stories based on well-known tradition; performances can sometimes last all night.
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
here i wanna talk about shadow puppets that came from java island indonesia. ok, i didn’t know much about this culture, so we will post the picture of shadow puppet in indonesia which so called wayang kulit
set of wayang kulit
regards
ps : THIS IS NOT MALAYSIAN CULTURES
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
indonesia the real asia
indonesia the real asia photo collections
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
it is an SEO contest hel by indonesian internet marketer joko susilo, the prices is US$ 2500
and the keyword are Stop Dreaming Start Action, did you believe that?
i am not 
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009
- nusa dua
In this area is the reception table as well as the business centre & a small public function area suitable for meetings, exhibitions, weddings & parties. Perched on cliff overlooking the sea, is terraced down the side of the cliff to the ocean. This gives each villa unobstructed ocean views & privacy. At the top cliff is the villa’s reception area.
Private swimming pool & outdoor jacuzzi in addition to its extra bedroom is closest to the ocean & steps from Nusa Dua’s finest white sand beach & features has a private, open air living area which is covered & ideal for small intimate parties or reading & relaxing. These Bali villas are all self contained private residences managed by the Heavenly Residences & available when owners are not on Bali. There 2 are two bedroom villas & 1 four bedroom villa
Villas are similar in design & layout but differ in decor & furnishings. All are spacious & equipped with the absolute finest fixtures, facilities & amenities including wi-fi web access throughout the facility. This Bali luxury villas also features a large, commercial kitchen with the finest equipment & facilities that would be the envy of any restaurant. Bedrooms all have their own spacious & private en-suite bathrooms with standing showers.
The villa kitchens themselves are truly world class & will satisfy even the most demanding chef. Meals may be prepared & served by the villa staff. Each villa has its own living room & separate dining room, lap pool (yes, lap pool – not plunge pool). That said the main difference between the villas are in the size, features & location on the property.
writen by : Dharma Putra
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
You have lots of stuff to pack for your trip. How do you decide what stays and what goes? How are you going to fit it all in your pack and how are you going to carry it? Here are some tips to consider when packing for your backpacker trip:
1. Buy a good backpack. Investigate the right kind of backpack for your trip and you will make your packing easier before you go and when on the road.
2. Put your sleeping bag in first.
3. If you are going to be camping get a tent that is lightweight and durable and pack it in the tent compartment in your backpack.
4. Clothes – what are you going to take? Lay everything out on the bed. Now cut it down to half. If you’ve got something that’ll you’ll only wear a couple of times, leave it behind. You’re backpacking on a budget so it’s unlikely you’ll be going to any balls or ritzy restaurants. Pack your rain gear where you can reach it quickly. Make sure you have enough layers if you are going to colder areas. Don’t forget your gloves and hat. (more…)
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
yogyakarta is a major tourist destination in Indonesia and is the capital of the province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Generally pronounced as Jogjakarta or just Jogja, this city is situated in the southern part of the central Java province, Indonesia. Being an important tourist place, there are many good hotels in Yogyakarta to offer accommodation to the tourists coming here.
How to reach:
The Adisucipto International Airport is a small and busy airport at Yogyakarta located just about 8 km towards east of the city. This airport is well connected with other major cities like Jakarta, Denpasar, Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. For international destinations, the airport has to and fro flights connections from Malaysia.
The city is also connected well through road ways. The main bus station of Yogyakarta is at Giwangan, which is over 4 km towards the southeast of the center of the city. Here, you can find regular bus service to Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya. (more…)
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
keris
Keris is a weapon similar tikam typically originating from Indonesia, or perhaps more accurately archipelago. Based on ancient documents, in the form of keris have been used since the early 9th century. Strong likelihood that the keris was used before this period.
Use your own keris in Malay society family. At the present, the keris is known in the general area of Indonesia (especially in the area of Java, Madura, Bali / Lombok, Sumatra, parts of Kalimantan, Sulawesi and the part), Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand and the Philippines (particularly in the Mindanao region). In Mindanao, which is also the form of a weapon called a kris does not have many similarities, although also a puncture weapon. (more…)
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
reog ponorogo
This article is not to find Reog Ponorogo’s cultural origin because it’s so obvious just to mention that by viewing, listening, recalling the history and comparing with local dancings, we can be sure that it is unquestionably one of an ancient Javanese inheritance. This is to counter some claims considering the dancing as a Malaysian culture. Please notice in bold letters Malayans are all around South East Asia. They are spread all over Malaysia, Brunai, some of them are minority in Singapore, and many of them inhabit Sumatra island in Indonesia and its surrounding isles. None of these Malayans dare to perform the fobidden claims but Malaysians. They call the dancing Barongan. The story of Barongan dancing is depicted from phenomenal prophetic story, supposed to be derived from prophet Sulaiman met a tiger story. (more…)
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