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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 |
Having more than 17,000 islands up its sleeve, Indonesia is the place where you can never run out of things to do while visiting this nature’s gift. From shopping to snorkeling, there is so much to do in Indonesia where a week-long vacation too might not do justice to this place. So while browsing through the hotels in Indonesia, keep in mind that there is a fat chance of extending your stay in the country. Picking one of the Indonesia cheap hotels will allow you to spend less on accommodation and more on adventurous activities that one ought to do while holidaying in Indonesia.
Tulamben Bali
If you are into extreme sports, Indonesia is legendary when it comes to activities such as diving and snorkeling. Wreck diving at USS Liberty Wreck off Tulamben which is an artificial reef can pump up your adrenaline to levels you can’t even imagine.
Bunaken
The Coral Sea Gardens of Bunaken Islands is a must visit for any nature lover who is definitely going to be awe struck by the marine life and the drop-off reef formation. All hotels in Indonesia will have information about tours to both these locations and will be happy to arrange the same.
you can read complete articles and good news about indonesia on this cool site :
http://goodnewsfromindonesia.org
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 |
One of the attractions that tourists are prepared to pamper Wana Wisata Gunung Puntang One tourist attraction in Kec.Banjaran Kab.Bandung the air is still clean and cool because it still included the foot of Mount Malabar region. In addition to the uniqueness and natural beauty, wana Mountain tourism attractions Puntang is located in the complex history of Mount Malabar at an altitude of 1300 asl with temperatures between 18-23 degrees Celsius.
Based in Mountain folklore Pasundan Puntang never established a kingdom called Puntang countries, this is evidenced by the discovery of several large stone cassava which is presumably related to the history of Mount Puntang (Country Puntang), heaps of stones, among other Korsi stone, glass and stone Kompaan stone. Until now there has been no further research on the discovery of the rock pile. (more…)
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010 |
this bandung geographic t-shirt design is a pun from national geographic logo from kaos asli bandung(tm) for tourist who traveling to bandung. get this t-shirt on kaos asli bandung website here : www.kaosaslibandung.blogspot.com with very affordable price ( $5 ).
this bandung geographic t-shirt is not fix yet, there is still another bandung geographic t-shirt design on their official website.
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Saturday, July 17th, 2010 |
Kukup beach is located not far from jogjakarta, it is about 25 km to east from wonosari and take about 1.5 hours to reach there by car. the beach had a white sand and also had very beutiful panorama but dangerous for swimming because it has strong current from indian ocean. From Kukup, you can go to krakal or baron beach.
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Friday, July 16th, 2010 |
many people out there do not know about Indonesia, most of them only know about Bali or they know but only from the bad sides. as evidence that Indonesia is beautiful we can see from the photo about Indonesian at National Geographic. here amazing pictures about indonesia we found on national geographic
borobudur at midle java
mount bromo and semeru at east java
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 |
panataran temple is hindu temple located in east java indonesia, exactly on the kelud mountain blitar. this is one of biggest temple on east java. this temple build by kediri kingdom and used until majapahit kingdom. panataran temple or in javanese language called by “candi panataran” discovered at 1815 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) the general of england government at that time.
panataran temple
dwarapala statue (more…)
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 |
Have you ever went to Yogyakarta, or have you hear Yogyakarta City. If you don’t know, let we see a moment. Yogyakarta is located about 500 km east side from capital city of Indonesia. Yogyakarta known as student city since it have many university and also know as 2nd Indonesia tourism city after Bali. Average temperature is tropical temperature, so it will be good if we visit to Yogyakarta at dry season from February until September.
Yogyakarta have many interesting place to be visit. For you who like past inheritence, there are many buddhist temple. The biggest temple is Borobudur temple. For you who like to go to beach, there are many good beach. Let we see the vacation place and interesting place in Yogyakarta deeper. For a moment let we explore about temple in Yogyakarta. (more…)
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 |
below are top 5 small useful things that people usually forgotto carry when do traveling :
1. plastic bag zip lock back
plastic bag are very useful in any situation and condition, they can carry many things such as dirty clothes, meals, trash *some country didn’t have proper trash can so we couldn’t throw our trash anywhere*
2. mobile charger
while traveling, i bet that you carry many electronic gadget such as notebook, cellphone, digital camera and etc so that important to you to carry mobile charger and adaptor charger for a car to plug your gadget on the car when you’re moving with your car.
3. hand sanitizer
beware of local desease when you’re traveling, washing hand are good option, but when there is no water arround, hand sanitizer are a good choice.
4. wallet
this little wallet are useful to carry your coin
5. sarong
this sarong are made in indonesia and well known for prays, sarong are very useful clothing product that had many use, you can use it as a blanket, as carpet, and as a cloth in urgent condition.
enjoy your travel
regards
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010 |
Yogyakarta, together with its twin city Surakarta (Solo), is the cradle of civilization on Java. This city was the seat of power that produced the magnificent temples of Borobudur and Prambanan in the 8th and 9th century and the new powerful Mataram kingdom of the 16th and 17th century. Until today this city continues to produce philosophers, thinkers, master painters and master craftsmen.
Whilst steeped in rich tradition and history, Yogyakarta, lovingly known as Yogya, continues to remain young. This is university town, where students from all over Indonesia from different ethnic backgrounds flock to pursue knowledge and wisdom. For this reason, Yogya is both very Javanese and at the same time a melting pot of different Indonesian cultures. (more…)
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010 |
Gunung Gede and Pangrango are the first five parks that had distinction of launching Indonesias National Park Program. Located on Bogor, Cianjur and Sukabumi districts with cover area around 15,196 ha. It is the most accessible mountain to climb from Jakarta. By only 2 hours drive south of Jakarta and 5 ” 6 hours trekking, you will find a tranquil rainforest, self guided trail and a spectacular view of West Java from the peak.
The national park consists of twin volcanoes: Gede 2958 m above sea level (asl) and Pangrango 3019 asl. The two summits are connected by a high saddle known as Kandang Badak, 2400 m asl. The mountain slopes are very steep and are cut info rapidly flowing stream, which carve deep valleys and long ridges.
For those fortunate enough to stand on the summit of Mount Gede in clear conditions the view is spectacular. Some people, including, it is said, Raffles, have claimed to be able to see the Java Sea to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south. Occasionally climbers with very good eyesight or maybe imagination ” have sighted Sumatra on the west! Mount Pangrango is less scenery, but more rich in flora than Mount Gede.
Getting There
Visitors usually enter the park by one of four gates :
- Cibodas Gate (Cianjur) is the main entrance and the site of the park Headquarters. It is located about 100 km from Jakarta/2.5 hour drive; 89 km from Bandung/2 hour drive.
- Gunung Putri Gate (Cianjur) is close to Cibodas and can be reached via Cipanas and Pacet.
- Selabintana Gate (Sukabumi) is 60 km from Bogor/1.5 hour drive, and 90 km from Bandung/2hourdrive.
- Situgunung Gate (Sukabumi) is 15 km from Selabintana in the direction of Bogor.
- Except from Situgunung, Mount Gede and Pangrango summits may be reached on clearly marked trails.
Where to Stay
Accomodation in the park is in simple guesthouses. The park also provides some camping grounds, including one at the Alun-alun Suryakencana, a flat area near the top of Gunung Gede. There are many hotels, villas and bungalows in the Puncak Pass-Cipanas area. This area is quite close to the Headquarters of the park.
Among the mountains in West Java, the twin volcanoes Gede-Pangrango are very famous for hiking and mountain climbing. There are 4 trails to go up to the summits of of the mountains; two trails are from Cibodas, one from Gunung Putri and another one from Selabintana, Sukabumi. Climbing the mountains and watching the sunrise from the top or the crater wall of Gunung Gede are the most exciting attractions for visitors.
Moving Around
You can go around Selabintana Park and Cibodas Park, if you didnt have a plan to climb or hike.
Dining Guide
Before start hiking or climbing, be sure that you already eat, or you can bring some food and drink from your place. Otherwise, you can buy some food and non alcohol drink on the nearest supermarkets for your supply during your activities on mountain.
Souvenir Tips
Among the mountains in West Java, the twin volcanoes Gede-Pangrango are very famous for hiking and mountain climbing. There are 4 trails to go up to the summits of of the mountains; two trails are from Cibodas, one from Gunung Putri and another one from Selabintana, Sukabumi. Climbing the mountains and watching the sunrise from the top or the crater wall of Gunung Gede are the most exciting attractions for visitors.
Travel Tips
Permit :
All visitors must buy a ticket when entering the park. Recreational visit tickets can be obtained from ticket hatches at each of the four gates. In addition, mountain climbing permits are required:
When living the main trail from Cibodas gate to Cibeureum Waterfall in order to climb to the hot water stream/Air panas.
When turning off the trail to Cibeureum waterfall of Selabintana, Selabintana Gate, Beyond Bobojong camping ground upon entering the National Park proper from Gunung Putri Gate.
Should you wish to climb the mountains you must obtain the permit either at the National Park Headquarters, Cibodas or at Selabintana Resort Office.
Register at the National Park Office:
- Monday-Thursday 07.30 – 14.30
- Friday 07.30 – 11.00
- Saturday 07.30 – 13.30
Tools & Equipment
- Minimum hiking gear : hiking or climbing shoes, warm clothes, sleeping bag (if staying on the mountain overnight), raincoat, waterproof clothing, flashlight and medical kit.
- Carry enough food and drink (non-alcoholic).
- Do not climb alone, preferably there should be at least three people in your party and preferably you should be guided by someone with knowledge of the trail.
Conservation Tips during climbing
- Take nothing but picture : have respect for untouched nature by trying not to cut through thick foliage of places where animals may be living.
- Leave nothing but footprint: Pack in pack out. All garbage should be brought back to civilization and disposed property.
- Kill noting but time: Hikers and campers should never molest of otherwise disrupt the natural flow of things in the woods. Stay relatively quiet and you are likely to see animals and birds at work and at play.
- Try and stick to established trails when hiking. Hike in a single file to minimize the chance of widening a trail.
- Use biodegradable soap and wash away from water resources such lakes and streams. Dispose of waste water in a shallow hole dug with a trowel.
- Build only one small fire, if permitted, and use only existing fire pits.
sources : www.kicktheworld.blogspot.com
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