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things you should see and do in bali

1) Beach & Surf
Bali is well known for its pristine white beaches and secluded coves, the most famous beaches being in Nusa Dua where long stretches of soft white sand will soothe and comfort the soles of your feet. Many hotels have their own private stretch of beach with a Beach club or restaurant along. Kuta and Uluwatu are areas in South Bali well known for their good surf which makes Bali one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

2) Padi fields
The beautiful terraced green padi fields are another must see for a visitor to the island of Bali. Many tourists will automatically head to Ubud, about 45 minutes from Bali Airport to stay in a hotel and villa overlooking the padi fields. The best padi field scenery is at Jatih Luwih and Tegallalang which are not far from Ubud.

3) Galleries and Museums
Beautiful paintings can be found in Ubud, home of many of Bali’s well known and aspiring artists. The peaceful scenery and tranquility of the area must be an inspiration for the remarkably detailed paintings these artists create and whose works are displayed in the numerous art galleries and museums found in Ubud village. Some of the more well known galleries are The Agung Rai Museum of Art, Neka Museum, Antonio Blanco Renaissance Museum, Komaneka Gallery and Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women just to name a few.

4) Dance and Music
Dance and music plays a very important part of the life of a Balinese. Every ceremony and festival is almost always accompanied by traditional dance and the soothing sounds of the Gamelan. You will find many locations in and near Ubud where you can watch these dance performances. Dancers wear glittery and colourful costumes, executing to perfection elaborate hand movements and facial expressions to convey stories of the Ramanaya.  You can watch the elegant Legong Dance at the Ubud Palace in central Ubud, or see other entertaining performances such as the Warrior Dance and Kecak Dance at other locations within the town.  Wayang Kulit, or Shadow Play performances are also a common evening entertainment for the local Balinese and tourists alike.

5)  Yoga and Spa Treamtents
There is a growing number of world class spa facilities and health resorts in Bali especially in the Ubud area. Using natural herbs and indigenous products, you will have a wide variety of spa treatments to choose from and enjoy. Spa treatments are ideal for relaxation and what every person who needs a break from this fast paced world of work, family and stress will surely appreciate.  A variety of massages using traditional, Aryuvedic, Shiatsu and hot stones are on the menu for you to choose from. Traditional treatments such as Boreh and Lulur are common. Facials, foot massages, healthy meals and private spa facilities are also available at some hotels and salons. Holistic resorts offer yoga programs and have resident teachers who will guide you to peace of mind.

6) Festivals and Ceremonies
Religion plays a central role in the life of every Balinese family. The island has hundreds of temples, for which each and every one has a temple anniversary, known as Odalan. On this day, the villagers visit the temple for prayers and socializing. It can be considered a community event to bring the people together and promotes good feelings between villagers. With the Balinese Hindu religion comes many daily practices such as placing offerings such as trays of flowers called Canang Sari in temples, shrines and symbolic locations to ward off evil and please the Gods. Nyepi Day, which is the Balinese New Year is a day that is spent in silence in reflective prayer and meditation. The days before Nyepi however provide many opportunities for a tourist to witness ceremonies and rituals including the noisy and colourful Ogoh-Ogoh procession which happens one day before Nyepi, on Melasti Day. This procession is a colourful display of the creativity of the Balinese where towering papier mache ‘monsters’ are paraded through the town in noisy processions in efforts to chase away any evil.

Galungan is another major festival for the Balinese which at the end of 10 days is marked by Kuningan Day. This festival occurs every six months so you will have the opportunity to see it in another half year if you miss the first round. During this time you will see the Barong Dance procession which goes through the village performing in front of shops and houses as an act of purification. Cremations are another village affair where the entire family and friends of the deceased are involved. The body is carried from the home grounds through the village to the cremation site where it is place in a towering sarcophagus and burnt to the ground.

7) Sea Sports
Bali has some of the most colourful and interesting sea life you will ever see. Well known dive sites are located in Amed and Tulamben where there are ship wrecks, in Menjangan Island in the North West, and Pandang Bali and Lembongan Island in the East to name a few.  Nusa Dua and Sanur are ideal for snorkeling but there are many other areas as well.

Visit Active Volcanoes
Indonesia has hundreds of volcanoes and Bali has some of its own famous ones as well. Kintamani town is where you will see the 2800m high Mount Bali, a popular tourist destination in Bali. The volcano has a large caldera lake and it is possible to go on a sunrise hike to the top of Mount Batur if you can wake up early enough!  Mount Agung, the location of Bali’s largest and most sacred temple, Puri Besakih, is Bali’s highest and most sacred mountain at 3142m high. Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple is where Bali’s most important ceremonies are held and worth visiting if you have the opportunity to go on an East Bali tour especially in April when the temple has its anniversary.

9) Land Adventure Activities
Apart from the southern tourist towns, Bali is an island still very much in its natural state compared to other tourist destinations. You will soon realise that there are many locations that provide the ideal terrain for exciting adventure activities. Bali is not only Kuta and Nusa Dua. Travel north and you will find out what the real Bali has to offer – culture, spectacular scenery and experiences that modern tourist towns with shopping malls are totally devoid of.

The rivers, mountains and jungles are all places where you can experience Bali away from the tourist crowds. White water rafting down the scenic Ayung or down the heart stopping Telaga River rapids is one of the more popular activities for tourists who come to Bali. A mountain bike ride from Kintamani down to Ubud through the padi fields and small villages with friendly locals is another leisurely activity for families and individuals alike. Bali is home to the Taro Elephant Park, complete with accommodation, activities and elephant fun for all ages. You can ride an elephant through the jungle, marvel at their intelligence and let them make you laugh when you visit the Taro Elephant safari park in Bali. Quad driving will take you through the jungles and rougher terrain. Canyon tubing where you sit in a floating tube and coast down a river through the jungle is another fun activity. A new attraction, the Bali Safari and Marine Park is a unique blend of wildlife conservation and culture. You will be able to see wildlife in their natural surroundings and learn about the ancient Balinese culture at this tourist attraction.

10) Shop till you drop
Finally what the first thing tourists tend to do on any trip and most certainly to Bali is to shop. You have Kuta Center, Galeria Nusa Dua, Matahari in Legian and Ubud Market where you will find bargains of all sorts. The Balinese are well known for their creative and artistic skills evident in the numerous arts and crafts found throughout the island. Many craft factories are found in Tegallalang and the surrounding area. Skilled silversmiths in the village of Celuk, sell their creations in eclectic shops in Ubud but you will be able to buy their jewelry at slightly better prices.  Sukawati art market is where you will find many of the fabrics used in Balinese clothing as well as hand made crafts such as woven baskets at good prices. Crafts and statues are made from natural products found on Bali such as coconut wood, bamboo and volcanic sand stone.  Masks and puppets make interesting gift items. You will also find many unique home decor items such as table runners, lamp shades and wall decorations to give your home a touch of Bali style when you return.  Furniture items are often available at attractive prices compared to if you were to purchase them from outside of Bali.

So there you are, a list of many things you can do in Bali. Relax, get fit, have fun, gain new experiences and most of all, a memorable holiday. And if you count them up, you’ve got a lot more than 10 things to do there. This is by no means an exhaustive list but more than enough for a 3 to 7 day trip to this wonderful and magical island of the Gods.

regards

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http://www.triasbali.com

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visit indonesia year 2009

this picture are a logo about visit indonesia 2009, a campaign to promote indonesian tourism and culture.

so, if you wanna get more information about culture and tourism in indonesia. just click on that logo or visit this page

http://www.my-indonesia.info/

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batik are indonesian cultures

we’re all know that malaysia always try and keep indonesian cultures. no! batik is not yours dude!!! batik are not just as culture to us, or just as ornament or fashion, but it had deep philosophy on it. read this :

Philosophy of Batik for Indonesian
by : Erny Setyawati

batik pattern

Indonesia has thousands islands that spread from Sabang to Meuroke. Every island has difference language, culture and ethnic and traditional life. Batik as traditional cloth that has been created since century ago, become specific cloth cold not be separated from Indonesian life. You will find Batik almost in every regencies and Municipalities at Indonesia.

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rumah gadang the artistic house from sumatra indonesia

indonesia are well known had a rich culture, thats why malaysian always try to stole it from us. one of it are rumah gadang from padang.

rumah gadang

Rumah Gadang is one of Minangkabau’s symbol, the most common housing forms have traditionally been wooden and raised on piles, built of locally gathered materials, with steeply pitched, roofs. Their culture is matrilineal, with property and land being passed down from mother to daughter, while religious and political affairs are the province of men. The Minangkabau are strongly Islamic, but also follow their own ethnic traditions, or adat. Minangkabau adat was derived from animistic and Hindu beliefs before the arrival of Islam, and remnants of animistic beliefs still exist even among some practicing Muslims. As such, women are customarily the property owners; husbands are only tolerated in the house at certain times and under special conditions, and must return to their sisters’ house to sleep.

The external walls of a rumah gadang are covered with various motifs, each having a symbolic meaning. A communal rumah gadang is a long house, rectangular in plan, with multiple gables and upsweeping ridges, forming buffalo horn-like ends. They normally have three-tiered projections, each with varying floor levels. They are broad and set on wooden piles that can reach as high as 3 meters (10 feet) off the ground; sometimes with a verandah running along the front face of the house which is used as a reception and dining area, and as a sleeping place for guests. Unlike the Toba Batak homes, where the roof essentially creates the living space, the Minangkabau roof rests on conventional walls. Cooking and storage areas are often in separate buildings.

The house is largely constructed of wood; an exception being the being the rear longitudinal wall which is a plain lattice woven in a chequered pattern from split bamboo. The roof is of a truss and cross-beam construction, and is typically covered with thatch from the fibre of the sugar palm (ijuk), the toughest thatch material available and said to last a hundred years.The thatch is laid in bundles which can be easily fitted to the curved, multi-gabled roof. Contemporary homes, however, are more frequently using corrugated iron in place of thatch. Roof finials are formed from thatch bound by decorative metal bindings and drawn into points said to resemble buffalo horns – an illusion to a legend concerning a bullfight from which the ‘Minangkabau’ name is thought to have been derived. The roof peaks themselves are built up out of many small battens and rafters.

The women who share the house have sleeping quarters set into alcoves – traditionally odd in number – that are set in a row against the rear wall, and curtained off by the vast interior space of the main living area. Traditionally, large communal rumah gadang will be surrounded by smaller homes built for married sisters and daughters of the parent family. It is the responsibility of the women’s maternal uncle to ensure that each marriageable woman in the family has a room of her own and to this end will build either a new house or more commonly additionally annexes to the original one. It is said that the number of married daughters in a home can be told by the counting its horn-like extensions; as they are not always added symmetrically, rumah gadang can sometimes look unbalanced.

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this articles are written by : Widya Rosanti

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pattaya’s travel guide

here a little travel guide in pattaya distric :

If you are seeking an ultimate beachfront retreat, Pattaya in Thailand is the best place to be in this summer. With its endless beaches, colorful activities, entertainment options and an unrivalled Oriental charm, Pattaya in Thailand has everything for the avid traveler! With festivity and joy filling the air, activity is a part of life in Pattaya. Once you are in Pattaya, you will get a variety of accommodation options. From luxury to cheap hotel, you will find a wide range of accommodations waiting to pamper you with comfortable amenities and services.

Wherever you are planning to stay, you are never far from the beautiful attractions of Pattaya in Thailand. The Pattaya travel guide will always assist you with extensive information about the city. Stay at your desired accommodation and sally forth for the beautiful attractions in Pattaya. The city boasts of a mesmerizing list of attractions. From an exotic dining to a dazzling nightlife, from exciting sporting options to a variety of beach activities, Pattaya caters to every mood and every taste. Whether you are looking for colorful water sports or snooker options or impressive beach sports or a pulsating nightlife experience or a thrilling golfing experience, Pattaya is the best place to be in. Whenever you are in Pattaya, you will always find an atmosphere of activity and celebration.

Pattaya welcomes you with the finest range of hotels with a fascinating array of amenities and services. Pattaya hotels enjoy close access to the major dining establishments, shopping destinations and other entertainment options. Take a break from the busy activities and avail of a wealth of recreation options. If you have a knack for sports, you can play a round of golf, enjoy a relaxing beach experience, head for go-karting or a game of tennis. The fitness centers in Pattaya are well equipped with the latest fitness equipments including exercising, Thai-boxing gear and weight-lifting equipments.

If you are fond of adventure, you can make most of your holiday vacation here in Pattaya. From elephant riding to scuba diving, from surfing to firearms shooting, from deep-sea fishing to water skiing, from parasailing to gliding, Pattaya has a host of options for the adventure enthusiast.

If you want to catch a glimpse of the throbbing nightlife in Pattaya, you can explore the colorful options near your hotel. Wherever you are staying, you can easily access the popular nightlife destinations of Pattaya. Most of the well-known hotels in Pattaya are located around plenty night spots. You can also enjoy some dining at the nightlife destinations. Try out the variety of squids, crabs, lobsters, oysters, and shrimps while in Pattaya. Just 160 km south east of the capital city of Bangkok, you can reach Pattaya quite conveniently.

If you are thinking about the accommodation options in Pattaya, you will get a variety of options. From high-end hotels to cheap hotels, Pattaya caters to all and sundry. You can avail discount hotel booking online, if you want to go for the cheap category hotels. Which services are provided at what discount rates? online hotel booking worldwide will always assist you.

Ishita Bhaduri loves to write articles on how to get cheap hotel in your favorite destination spots and how to find pattaya hotel that will give you a peace of mind.

enjoy traveling in thailand, but don’t forget to visit indonesia too ok?

regards

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barcelona travel insurance

When you plan your dream vacation in Barcelona, Spain, you may come to the question of buying a travel insurance to cover some emergencies, which otherwise could cost you a lot of money.

Just imagine what could happen if you lose your luggage, or if you need medical assistance on destination. Even the best planned vacations can be interrupted by emergencies. Many things can go wrong while you are traveling or in vacation, so it could be a very good idea to buy an insurance to cover those inconveniences. It is an extremely important component of your travel plans.

An accident or illness in a foreign country can affect anyone. If you are not covered by any form of insurance, your life could be in danger, no matter how old you are. The medical costs derived from such circumstances will surely damage your finances.

The type of policy that you will take depends of several factors, but mainly of the kind of vacation you are planning, i.e. winter sport, driving on destination, mountain climbing or just an apparently simply Summer relax at that beach of your preference. In other words, it should be a good idea to check that the policy covers you for what you will be doing.

Once you decide to buy a policy, don’t forget to read the small print!

A travel insurance is specially designed to address the risks involved in travel, and normally provides coverage from the moment you leave, to the moment you return to your home.

Another important advantage of such an insurance is that it can also provide protection against specific emergencies that can not be covered by your standard insurance policy.

You can find a number of insurance policies designed for a variety of travels you may be planning, though I recommend you to check what is offered at www.barcelona-budget.net

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outbound at bumikahyangan bandung

villa outbound at bumikahyangan bandung.  bandung known as a cold city in indonesia, it is located in west java.

BUMIKAHYANGAN is located on the top of the hill of peaceful mountain Manglayang , Jatinangor region, Bandung city, West Java, Indonesia. surounded by beautiful forest, primitive kampoeng with peaceful mind, fresh mountain air, very good panorama, very quiet place, and fantastic SUNRISE  and smoky mountain. Only 30 minutes from Bandung and 150 minutes from Jakarta. You are invited to come and enjoy the Interesting, wonderful, different, and exciting places to relax, explore your inner awareness, and practice your spiritual beliefs. The fittest place to do personal and group retreat  , all ages.We have created the perfect environment for:  youth camps, retreats ,  picnics ,  family reunions, corporate team building, weddings, conferences, gathering and others. We can comfortably accommodate over 150 people.  your group will surely enjoy their unique bumikahyangan experience! , All traditional Villas are made of Bamboo, fun and informal lodging, campfires, wilderness hikes and much more.for details see at bumikahyangan.com or contact the owner 08159062990 (tri wibowo)
We provide amazing place and can manage your needs (companies,government,schools) for
outbound-training, teambuilding, gathering, outing, piknic, adventure, seminars, meeting, retreat and others. we have more than 100 games that macht to your coctumized programs . Just call me at 08159062990 , we can talk to enlighten your programs.

many programs we provide  for company , school, government, organizations and others.

1.Team building

2. leadership

3. superkids camp

4. creative problem solving

5. communication skill

6. solid team work

7. personal, family, company retreat and others.

8. Yoga , meditation

9. dancing ( Salsa)

in our place there is traditional event, “Goat Fight” every month , already running for two years , always on sunday the 2nd week of the month.

enjoy visiting there

for more information please contact the contact person writen above

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greek architectures

let’s talk about greek architecture

pathenon building

The traces of ancient Greek architecture can be traced back to the 8th century BC. Since the ancient Greek buildings were made up of clay, wood or mud-brick, no remains have been found of them barring a few ground plans. In fact, almost no sources or descriptions exist about the embryonic Greek buildings. However, most of our present day knowledge about Greek architecture comes from the late archaic period, also known as the Periclean age.

Temples
The temples of ancient Greece were the biggest and most beautiful. They also had a political purpose as they were often built to celebrate civic power and pride, or offer thanksgiving to the patron deity of a city for success in war. Other architectural forms used by the Greeks were the tholos or circular temple, of which the best example is the Tholos of Theodorus at Delphi dedicated to the worship of Athena Pronaia; the propylon or porch, forming the entrance to temple sanctuaries.

The most knowledge about ancient Greek architecture comes form late archaic period (550 – 500 BC), the Periclean age (450 – 430 BC), and the early to pure classical period (430 – 400 BC). Examples of Greek architecture can be drawn from Hellenistic and Roman periods and from written sources such as Vitruvius (1st century).

Although the ancient Greeks erected buildings of many types, the Greek temple best exemplifies the aims and methods of Greek architecture. The temples were quite different from the modern day church as the altar generally stood in front of the open sky, directly in front of the temple. The temples generally served as storage places and the inner rooms of the temples were mainly strongrooms.

In addition to temples, the Greeks also built a number of other kinds of structures. Their public spaces included monumental tombs; agoras, in ancient Greece, the public square or marketplace of a city.

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cheap flights to jakarta – INDONESIA

” when you travel or take a flight to INDONESIA, usually you will landing on soekarno hatta airport”

Traveling to various destinations is a dream for every common people, everybody loves to travel, but getting right kind of cheap flights for their desired destination is little complicated. Surrounded by the Java Sea to the north and the low Bogor Hills to the south, Jakarta welcomes their visitors to explore the beautiful and overwhelming capital city of Indonesia. Planning a holiday vacation to this exotic holiday destination by cheap flights will be a fun filled experience. Welcome to Jakarta, one of the most popular tourist holiday destination. No doubt, the overwhelming capital city of Indonesia is a wonderful city with lots of activities to do and to see for various age ranges of people. The most awe-inspiring beauty of nature is the dramatic volcanic range towering from the lush green hillsides and dense rainforest. Travelers will be in love with the cities mystical land, plethora of natural beauties, wonderful geographical features, beautiful landscape and many more. However Jakarta is known to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, one can decide to take a short break from their regular activities and fly back from the exotic location of Jakarta with their family members or with friends or relatives. It is the city’s unique culture and heritage which has managed to draw the attention of various travelers.

Even though Jakarta has very few sited to explore. Most of the travelers feel trip to Jakarta as a starting or ending point of their journey. One can come across various cheap flights to Jakarta and capture the most memorable moments of their life. Traveling to any exotic destination is a wonderful experience on its own and traveling with cheap tickets would be an added bonus during the trip. Today numerous travelers are looking forward to experience such wonderful and fun filled memories while cherishing its modern as well as traditional culture that goes hand in hand. Once you are sure about your destination, a traveler needs to do some kind of planning work for their trip to ensure a proper get away. Travelers are always advised to travel smart with cheap flights and enjoy the entire travel without making hole in their wallet. Looking out for a low cost airline for Jakarta is one of the major steps taken while planning the most exotic holiday. It is advisable to gather enough of information having cheap flights to Jakarta.

There are various reliable sources that are used to provide information about cheap flights and best airfare deals. Get some helpful hints and tactical tips on how to buy cheap flights to Jakarta available online. Put little effort for on research work before landing up to the right travel site to find the bargain. You can easily track the right kind of airline tickets with the help of online travel sites, word-of-mouth, and travel agents. Knowing what types of resources are available and using them to their advantage is the way to get those cheap flights online. A traveler should have to mention their travel need means when and where should like to go means their travel destination, most of the online travel sites aim to give best and cheap New York airfareto his/her customer only on one search. Various travel sites or the bargain airfare sites are the sources of finding discounted airline tickets. Browsing and comparing various online cheap flights to Jakarta ensures a traveler to get the best deal available. Depending on the season, destinations and departures various airlines display information about inexpensive flights offer on their websites.

Chances for getting cheap flights to Jakarta within a short-term notice period from various sources are very less in compare to early research work. Out of thousand of travelers only few of them can manage to track the best airfare deals on last minute search. However, looking out for low cost airlines is time consuming but it is worth for tracking the right kind of airfare you are looking for. Due to heavy competition in the market most of the airlines has come up with new ideas and discount offers to attract their travelers. Sometimes airline offers discount airfare tickets as a promotional fares on certain location to attract visitors, therefore it is wise enough for a travelers to keep themselves update.

enjoy traveling to indonesia

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