Background
Yogyakarta is a favorite destination for any traveler. Nature, culture and atmosphere of Yogya very interesting! If there is time, there is no harm for a visit to the city, as well as treat part of the nostalgia in Yogya.

Not surprisingly, almost all the time always crowded Yogya city by visitors. This is caused because of the many destinations, tourist destinations in the city. Yogyakarta also become proper references an extended vacation time or on weekends.

Beside
Prambanan Temple which is famous, there are many historic relics in Yogya. One is the Taman Sari Water Castle that is often called. The place is very pretty and beautiful. Taman Sari Water Castle is a large pool, which in ancient times was used as a place for bathing the consort of sultan. This place also has an underground mosque which is very unique. This place is also becoming a very interesting photo object.

Ratu Boko Temple not less gorgeous. This temple was built in the 8th century and has an area of 25 hectares. This place was once used as a place of meditation and to supplement science. Natural beauty was perfect, you can see the Prambanan Temple and Merapi volcano from above elevation.

If you want to learn the history of Yogyakarta, come to Yogyakarta Kingdom. At the cultural Palace, Yogya and Java is still very attached and you can feel. You can see the Javanese gamelan, the abdi dalem, and various collections of the Sultan. Not far from the Palace, there is a Banyan tree which has the twin myth are powerful. Its creation, if you can pass both the Banyan tree by the road between the two while closed his eyes, undoubtedly sustenance You smoothly.

Yogyakarta also has beaches that are very exotic. In addition, there is the Parangtritis Beach, Indrayanti Beach with its white sand Beaches and Sadranan that has a very beautiful coral reef. Not only that, the region of Gunung Kidul also has interesting beaches like Sundak Beach, Kukup Beach,  and Baron Beach. The beauty of the beaches are very tempting!

One place dessert specials in Yogyakarta's Malioboro Street. Along this road, you can shop for clothes, batik, food, trinkets, and all manner of souvenirs typical of Yogya. This place is also referred to as a shopping paradise, because it is not only cheap but also the many goods on offer. Guaranteed, you will buy up a lot of groceries at this place.

There are many tourist destinations that You must visit in Yogya. A lot of the said traveler will not be satisfied, traveling to Yogyakarta, only one time. Bring along the family and your friends, "enjoy together, the atmosphere is so Easily."
Special Province of Yogyakarta has the potential attraction fully equipped so that it can be an option for foreign tourists visiting the archipelago area.

"The potential of tourism of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is complete. There are not many areas in Indonesia which has a wealth of attractions in Yogyakarta as complete."

Yogyakarta attractions include the natural beauty, batik craft, art and culture, Malioboro, and places of Yogyakarta culinary tourists are now increasingly in demand. Diversity of Yogyakarta tourism will be a great asset to increase the interest of tourists come to visit Yogyakarta this year.

"Tourists who want to shop and enjoy the beauty of attractions, Yogyakarta is the most convenient and safe place to visit."

Yogyakarta is no end to be explored during the holidays. In addition to Malioboro area as a tourist center of Yogyakarta, now there are several modern and traditional shopping. In addition to Malioboro Mall in Malioboro Street, there is also Ambarukmo Plaza, Market Beringharjo, and some batik product sales center.

For the beach, tourists can enjoy the fresh air in Parangtritis,
Glagah Beach, and dozens of beautiful beaches on the Kulon Progo. At South Mountain, for example, there Ngobaran Beach, Beach Ngrenehan, Wediombo Beach, Baron Beach, Sundak Beach, and Siung Beach a very beautiful and exotic.

"If tourists want to shop handicraft product, they can come in Kotagede, Yogyakarta and Kasongan, Bantul District, and several tourist villages are scattered in the DIY," said Tazbir (25/03/2012).
Sumba island in East Nusa Tenggara consists of four districts namely Southwest Sumba, Central Sumba, West Sumba, and East Sumba. However, from the fourth district, the most developed tourism in West Sumba. The reason, of West Sumba has an annual tourism agenda which are well known in foreign countries, namely Pasola Festival.

Festival Pasola a target foreign tourists and domestic tourists, especially the photographers and lovers of cultural tourism. The annual festival features the agility contest between villages on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.

This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood that comes out when Pasola participants, locals believe it means the rich harvest.

If you are interested in seeing Pasola Festival or just a trip to West Sumba, the following tips you need to know before planning a vacation to the island of Sumba.

Transportation to the West Sumba. The easiest way is to board a flight to Bali or Kupang. Then proceed to the airport flight Tambolaka in Southwest Sumba.

Another way is through the land. If you are from Indonesia to the west, can take a bus up to the Port of Sape, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara. Then continue by ferry from the Port of Port Waikelo Sape in Southwest Sumba.

After arriving in Southwest Sumba, you can move on to the West Sumba through the land. You can rent a car, bus, or travel.

Car rental starts from Rp 500,000 is included gasoline and driver, and can be used to get around. While travel by car around Rp 50,000.

Take a bus from Southwest Sumba in the range of rates is not up to Rp 10,000. Another option is to ride a motorcycle taxi. Of Southwest Sumba less than an hour with the motor to Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba.

Another alternative to the West Sumba is through the East Sumba. In East Sumba there Mauhau Airport. Take this path, if you come from Kupang. The price range for travel and car rental together with of Southwest Sumba. While the bus, is more expensive at around Rp 25,000 for a greater distance.

The travel time from the Southwest Sumba Sumba about an hour by car. While from East Sumba can reach three hours.

Transportation in West Sumba. Motorcycle taxis easily get in West Sumba. Find it in along the way or near the market. It could also enlist the help of the hotel.

The easiest way is to hire a car complete with driver. Price of about Rp 500,000 per day, inclusive of gasoline. There is also a cross-district bemo. If you want to ride bemo to get around, can look at the terminal near the Presidential Market Waikabu.

Look bemo with the route you want. However, bemo on each route are few. So that the new road once it's full bemo. Preparing a stampede as if full, passengers can ride up to the top bemo. He exclaimed, bemo in Sumba as in Kupang, full music.

Accommodation. In West Sumba hotels only jasmine. Mostly located in Waikabubak. The recommended option is the hotel and the Hotel Aloha Hotel on Street Sudirman Karanu. There is also a hotel in Street Ahmad Yani Pelita. Then on the Monalisa Cottages and Hotel Highway Waikabubak Manandang Street Youth.

The latter two hotels have air conditioning in the rooms. Indeed, jasmine hotels in West Sumba average wind fanning. While a bathroom tub, no shower, and do not provide hot water. Average hotel room rates, hotel jasmine is above Rp 200,000 (non AC) and above Rp 300,000 (AC).

There are also five-star hotel resort concept as Nihi Watu Resort and Sumba Nautil Resort. The price is of course much more expensive, ie USD 1-12 million. Another alternative is a homestay on the beach like the beach Rua. Or, stay at a traditional house in a village custom.

Culinary. If you seek a culinary tour, the West Sumba is not the place. In West Sumba is very hard to find a shop or restaurant that sells food typical of East Nusa Tenggara.

West Sumba typical specialties such as stir-fry a simple menu of papaya flowers, fish sauce, or grilled fish. For a taste of these menus, you can ask the jasmine hotel where you stay for cooking. Usually some jasmine hotel sells lunch and dinner, freshly cooked but if there are guests that message.

Other typical way is to buy fresh fish at the market and set fire to himself on the beach. Temporary stalls that are easy to find the Padang restaurants, cafes meatballs, satay stall, and Javanese cuisine. Most of the food stalls, as well as shops and petrol stations closed before 9 pm.

Typical souvenirs. Gift shop is still rare in West Sumba, there is only one store in Waikabubak. However, it's easy to shop for souvenirs in West Sumba. You simply go to the market or custom home. In the market and some indigenous villages, selling a variety of typical woven Sumba. Woven into fabric by-products by the most popular. Woven fabric in the price range of $ 20,000 to millions, depending on the size of the fabric.

In addition, you can buy various handicrafts such as statues of Sumba distinctive horn or buffalo bones to the typical parang Sumba. Or, bracelets of banana plants and various necklaces.

Many fabrics and crafts vendors who sell their wares in circumference. They are easily found on the roadside. Many also come to these hotels to peddle merchandise directly to hotel guests.

When buying, do not forget to bargain with courtesy. However, bargaining is if you intend to buy.

Tourist attraction. West Sumba is suitable for cultural tourism. You can stop at the traditional village which is becoming a tourist attraction in this district. Such as Kampung Tarung, Kampung Waigali, and Kampung Ubeli.

In addition Pasola Festival, there are also other cultural rituals that you should see. For example, in Wulla Poddu in October or November, there are many rituals that take place in indigenous villages.

In addition, other attractions are the megalithic sites and National Parks land Manupeu Daru. Beaches are also a mainstay of Sumba, especially for fans of surfing. Sumba has some beautiful beaches, such as the beach, Laundry, Pahar beaches, beaches Ngadu Bolu, and others. Access to some beaches are nice. However, lack of facilities at the beach. (kompas.com)
Pasola begins with the Odor Nyale custom implementation. Odor customary ceremony Nyale is one of gratitude for the gift it brings, which is marked by the arrival of the harvest season and abundant marine worms on the beach. Custom was held at the time of full moon and sea worms (in local language called Nyale) out on the beach. The Rato (tribal leaders) will predict when Nyale out in the morning, as daylight appeared.

After the first Nyale obtained by Rato, Nyale brought to the assembly of the Rato to be verified and studied the shape and color. When Nyale the fat, healthy, and colorful, it will get a sign of goodness and a successful harvest. Conversely, if Nyale thin and brittle, will get the plagues. After that a new Nyale arrest may be made by the community. Without getting Nyale, Pasola can not be implemented.

Pasola carried out in broad prairie, witnessed by all members of both groups are competing, the general public, as well as local and foreign tourists. The shape is at war in two groups Pasola done with rode. Each group consists of more than 100 young men armed with spears made of wood with diameter 1.5 cm with a blunt edge. In this battle, the participants and horses that fall should not be attacked, but any blood coming out is believed to enrich the soil and beneficial for the next harvest. In Pasola game, the audience can see directly the two groups of knights Sumba was face to face, and then rode a frisky while melesetkan javelin in the direction of the opponent.

Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara province formerly known as Sandalwood Island and is the area's best known equestrian birth in Indonesia. Sumba horse itself is the result of cross-breeding between Arabian horses and local horse so his size is larger than the local horses generally.

Pasola not simply be a form of crowd, but it becomes a form of devotion and obedience to his ancestral acclamation. Pasola a religious culture that reveals the essence of religion religiosity Marapu. Pasola to glue the fabric of brotherhood between the two groups that participated in Pasola and the general public. Pasola describe the expression of gratitude and joy of the local community, because the harvest is abundant.
Teluk Cendrawasih National Park an Interest and UniquenessPlans to enjoy the underwater beauty? Indonesia is the right choice given the charm of the beauty beneath the sea a million stored in it. The beach is so clear with white sands and remarkable charm in them presented nicely on earth archipelago. One of them in the land of paradise, Papua. Precisely at the Teluk Cendrawasih National Park.

Teluk Cendrawasih National Park in Papua, including the largest national park in Indonesia and the sea is one of the best dive sites in the archipelago. Consists of plains and coastal areas, islands, reefs and seas, vast garden covering 1.4535 million hectares.

Cenderawasih Bay region has a diversity of marine flora and fauna that are spread on land, on islands and in the surrounding ocean waters. Even this region has a protective function of life support systems.

Garden of Teluk Cendrawasih combine with the mangrove ecosystem of coral reefs, islands and tropical forest ecosystems. This park is a colony of black coral, blue coral and soft coral. The park is famous for its 209 species of fish that make this park as their habitat, including the butterfly fish, parrot fish and damselfish fish, while molluscs are found here including the triton trumpet, large shells and conical shells.

An area of ​​natural resource use by local residents traditionally for the benefit of daily living as well as by visitors / newcomers but with supervision and to certain restrictions so as not to damage the habitat or take protected species, rare or endangered.

Coming to Teluk Cendrawasih, visitors can enjoy a variety of interesting objects are scattered throughout the park. If you want to do marine tourism, Nusrowi Island, Yoop Island, and Island Mioswaar can be an attractive option. In the waters of these islands, visitors can enjoy the underwater beauty of the colorful and rich objects that seduce the eye with a dive. In addition, visitors can also observe the behavior of whales and dolphins.

Not only underwater tours, Teluk Cendrawasih National Park is also famous for its cave cruise tourism in the island Mioswaar. Relics of ancient cave is also a source of hot water containing sulfur. Inside the cave there is also the ancestral ethnic framework Wandau very guarded existence. Ethnic Wandau believed to be the first man who came to this island. It is also found on the island Numfor where there is a human skull and chest plate engraved antique and very high historical and cultural value.

Teluk Cendrawasih National Park has a tremendous asset. Visit the Teluk Cendrawasih also has an interest and uniqueness. There will be no regrets said during a visit to one of heaven here in this country.


Travelling has the benefit of relaxation of body and mind fatigue. For some people, relaxation is the thrilling adventure in the wild.

Bali is a favorite destination for water tourism. Many activities can be done as long as you cultivate the water attractions. Disbelief, the following places can be the answer:

Diving in Tulamben

Tulamben beach is famous as one of the best diving in the world of marine life diversity category. The beach is located in the Northeast are facing the island of Bali Lombok Strait is rich in food for marine life. In fact, some divers have found a sunfish, hammerhead sharks, and whale sharks in these waters.

In the waters of Tulamben, you will find the wreck of the sunken USS Liberty in 1963 by an earthquake and the eruption of Mount Agung. The longitudinal position of the wreck with a slope of 45 degrees at the bottom of the sea became the main attraction for divers. Today, the wreck was a gathering place for some types of seabed life Tulamben waters. For this reason, water Tulamben dive into the world that sensation for divers.

Tulamben village is approximately 125 kilometers North East London, Karang Asem regency, Bali. To be able to go to the beach in the village, the distance of approximately 3 hours from Kuta by car.

Diving in Nusa Lembongan

The island of Nusa Lembongan is one of a small island located in Klungkung regency. From Bali, the location is separated by Badung Strait. On this island, you can do snorkeling or diving for a view of coral reefs around the island of Nusa Lembongan is so unbelievable. Here has provided rental equipment for snorkeling or diving.

Nusa Lembongan can be reached in two ways by sea. First, through the Sanur Beach, the island of Nusa Lembongan two-hour trip by boat motors. And second, through the Port of Benoa, Nusa Lembongan Island approximately 1.5 hour trip with a cruise ship The Bounty Cruises and Bali Cruises.

Adventure in Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa is located in the northern area of ​​Nusa Dua. This place is very nice to do a variety of water sports and recreation, such as jet ski, snorkeling, parasailing, diving, sailing, surfing, underwater view with glassbottom boat, and various other water sports.

Activity usually begins early morning at approximately 08.00 to 12.00. Passing at 12.00, the water will recede and you can not enjoy the games anymore because of botany can not be used.

You do not worry because here provided a reliable instructors that can provide security and comfort for you while enjoying the game. To be able to reach this place, you can drive a car for 35 minutes from Kuta, 40 minutes from Sanur, or 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport.

Surfing in Sanur

Sanur beach is a place for tourists who come to Bali to look for sea, sand, and sun. Wide white sand beach premises and equipped with a variety of water sports facilities, such as windsurfing, parasailing, and kayaking.

Exploring Goa Gajah

Goa Gajah is situated in the village of Beduli, District Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali, about 26 kilometers from Denpasar. Goa is surrounded by rice fields with beautiful views of the River Petanu.

In this cave, the Brahmans held Tapa Brata. If you go into the cave, on either side, and the end of the cave there is a place for meditation yoga. Outside the cave there is a statue Ganeca area and baths are still used by villagers to the present.

Diving in Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida is a tourist area that has the potential attraction to visit. The area is located east of the island consists of three main islands, namely Lembongan, Ceningan, and Nusa Besar.

Rows of sandy beaches and rocky with a variety of marine tourism and cultural activities become a mainstay of tourist attraction Nusa Penida. Underwater Nusa Penida is also very famous for its beauty.

Marine park is spread in almost all waters of the island, supported by clear and clean water, becoming one of the attractions for tourists to visit this place. Many tourists who dive and snorkel in the region although not yet optimal. If diving in this place, you will find some typical species of Nusa Penida, such as fish dugong, shark fin white, giant clams, manta rays, and Napoleon.

To Nusa Penida, there are three ways through the sea that you can take. First, Sanur Beach, the island of Nusa Penida 2 hour journey by speedboat. Secondly, the Port of Benoa, Nusa Penida Island 1.5-hour trip with a cruise ship Bounty Cruises and Bali Hai Cruises. And third, the Port-Port Mentigi Padang Bay, Nusa Penida 1.5 hour trip to use the ferry.

Surfing in Canggu Beach

Canggu Beach is a beautiful natural beaches sehamparan located just a few kilometers north of Legian Beach and within easy reach via the village of Kerobokan turn left. Just like the other beaches next to Canggu Beach menawakan special ocean waves for surfing enthusiasts.

Likewise, inexperienced surfers with waves of coral beach, Canggu will provide an exciting firsts. As part of the expansion of Kuta Beach, Canggu have the necessary tourism facilities.

Rafting at Ayung River

Since the first, the Ayung River is known as the best rafting and play in Bali. Rafting on the Ayung River provides a different sensation and very challenging to try. This river has some rapids that challenge and your adrenalin.

Routes for rafting as far as 12 kilometers and can be taken for 2 hours. Along the way down the river, you will be pampered with a view of the verdant trees on the right and left side of the river. In the river there are several small waterfalls. In addition, you'll be treated to the beauty of the carvings along the 200 meters which is the work of the artists Ubud. Ayung River flowing on the East side of Badung and Gianyar regency to the border.

Exploring the Japanese Cave

This cave is located in Banjarkoripan, Banjarangkan Village, District Banjarangkan. This cave consists of 16 holes with a depth of four meters. Two of them are not related to each other, one located at the southern end of the fruit and another in the north end of the hole while the other related and connected by an elongated north-south alley.

Goa was built by the Japanese army in an attempt to maintain themselves from the allied attack on the Japanese occupation, precisely in 1941. Goa this kind, but simply made up a large hole, also found in the village of Nusa Penida Suana District. Goa is used as a lookout sea traffic in the Straits of Lombok.

Diving at Menjangan

Menjangan is an island located in southwest Bali. Aside from being a place of cultural heritage as some sites are found here, on this island there is also a very beautiful dive sites with beautiful coral reefs. For the best diving in Menjangan is usually from April to November.
In addition to being one of Indonesia's largest lake, Lake Poso is the mainstay attractions of Central Sulawesi. The air in the Lake Poso is very cool, because this place is located at an altitude of 657 masl. This lake has an area of ​​512 square km and a depth of more than 300 meters. Travel to Lake Poso can be taken for 8 hours from the city of Palu, or 1.5 hours of Poso.
Poso lake is beautiful and special. As far as the eye could see, with clear water lake is surrounded by mountains. Relaxed atmosphere will make you feel at home to relax and maybe sleep with a sleep in this place.

The water in Lake Poso is very clean and crisp. Although the rains or floods in some tributaries that flow into this lake, the water in Lake Poso remains clear and remedy your view. Interestingly, on the outskirts of the lake water greenish. While in the middle of the lake, the water is colored blue.

Do not be surprised if you see the waves on this lake. This is because the winds that sweep the surface of the lake water, so as if you are on the beach. Not only that, on the banks of the lake there are small fish, and white sand. White sands are identical to the white sand on the beach! So you can play on the banks of the lake with small fish or just enjoy the white sand.

In Lake Poso, you can enjoy a swim or just plain cold water fishing. Sloping banks of the lake and there are no rocks or reefs, so it will not hurt you. In addition, you also can explore the Lake Poso to rent a motor boat at the boat terminal Tentena or participate with the people who will lead the region at the edge of Lake Poso Peura.

Around Lake Poso, there are several lodging for those who want to stay and watch the morning sun shining on the surface of the lake water. There is some eateries serving seafood dishes around the lake.

The beauty of Lake Poso and privileges of God like a painting. The beauty and uniqueness which can be seen that you can instantly feel, will make you miss the charm of Lake Poso.
For over eighty years, which is located in Ubud Gianyar, Bali, has been hit by foreign travelers. Ubud is able to provide a lasting memory of time for everyone who came to visit.

In fact, Ubud become a quest of love Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love is then raised to the film with the same title and starring Hollywood actress Julia Roberts. There are a variety of experiences that can be picked up by tourists.

Ubud itself is seen as a center for arts and culture. Not surprisingly, each activity was associated with cultural attractions, proximity to nature, spiritual, and the relationship between human beings. Each activity in Ubud was finally able to give the impression of depth to them.

You are interested in spending time in Ubud? Be prepared to fall in love with the magical aura of Ubud. Aura that makes you calm and always makes you yearn to go back to Ubud. Balinese people call this aura as a "taksu".

Yoga in the morning. Ubud is identical with yoga. People come from all over the world to study yoga in Ubud. Not only for beginners, professionals also enjoy a yoga session in Ubud.

Hotels in Ubud also polish up with yoga. Ranging from providing free yoga classes for guests to provide a special place for yoga. Most of the places where yoga has a panorama of nature such as parks or views over the fields.

One such place is the famous yoga, Yoga Barn at Hanuman Road. Yoga Barn has a variety of yoga classes for both short term and intensive classes. Greet the morning sun with yoga in the middle of the typical scenery of Ubud.

Ride a bicycle on the edge of the fields. Remember the scene Julia Roberts in "Eat, Pray, Love" on a bicycle with a background field? Yes, cycling in the rice field is the most popular tourist activities as pleasure in Ubud.

Rent a bike is actually easy to find in Ubud. Starting from just around the city center to rent a mountain bike to ride as far to Kintamani. There is a good idea to take a package tour with the bike.

With the package of this bike, you will be invited to tour around the fields and into the township residents. You are free to interact and feel the hospitality the people of Ubud.

If you do not like biking, trekking tours go just by walking across the fields and into the township. This is the experience of interacting directly with the people of Bali and know the life and culture in which they live.

Learn to cook Balinese food. Cooking class in Ubud on the rise. Restaurants and hotels provide a cooking class or cooking class for tourists. The material is taught Balinese menus such as convolution and lawar satay, as well as culinary Indonesia such as nasi goreng, gado-gado, or yellow rice.

Interested in trying to cook culinary Bali? Try to go Paon Bali in Laplapan conducting cooking classes at home. Casa Luna restaurant is also famous as a place to learn to cook and is seen as the first restaurant to open a cooking class.

Cooking class participants will normally be invited to advance to the traditional market. Therefore, some classes have started since morning. Currently on the market, participants will be buying direct materials needed.

Traditional medicine consultation ala Ketut Liyer. Spa and wellness in Ubud fast growing pamper tourists who come. But local people are familiar with traditional treatments using natural materials as medicine since ancient.

Traditional treatments such as spa, massage therapy and spiritual aspects with emphasis on meditation. Balinese society called the "doctor" is traditionally known as "healers".

One of the "healers" in the famous Ubud is Ketut Arsana. For over 25 years, he provided treatment with massage therapy and herbal medicines. While Ketut Liyer, "healers" who became famous through its appearance in the novel and film "Eat, Pray, Love" approach to therapy with meditation.

Culinary tour. Because Ubud tourism has developed since before the era of Indonesia's independence, which appeared in the culinary Ubud is also very diverse. You can find culinary Europe to America. Call it a typical gelato Italian, Japanese, Mexican tacos and burritos typical, to French cuisine.

Typical cuisine of Indonesia, especially Bali was so popular in Ubud. Try the Balinese fried duck call, certainly the first one is called the eateries in Ubud that sells fried duck. Or, rice epileptic Bu Mangku Kedewatan until chicken betutu in the Public Arts.

Visit the museum. Ubud is the district with the largest museum in Gianyar. There are six museums can be visited. Almost everything related to art and painting.

Eg Castle Museum is the museum's first painting in Bali. Inimenampilkan museum collections in the course of three Balinese paintings of the era, ranging from the kingdom of Bali to the independence of Indonesia.

There are other art museums such as the Neka Art Museum, Don Antonio Blanco Museum, Museum Rudana, and Agung Rai Museum of Art. While the new museum is owned by Ubud Museum unveiled a new Marketing 3.0 in 2011.

Kecak Dance of Fire. Feels incomplete without the possible intervention of traditional Balinese dance performances for the trip to Ubud. Moreover, considered as an arts center Ubud Bali. Very easy to find places that serve a dance performance in Ubud.

However, regular dance performances staged in the evening. Usually on the hour seven nights. You can watch the Legong dance or Kecak fire dance. There are two famous places to watch the dance of Bali and the Pura Dalem Puri Saren Agung.

Kecak Fire can be seen in the Pura Dalem located in Jalan Raya Ubud. You will be amazed by kemagisan dance. Puri Saren Agung While in, you can see the Legong dance. Besides these places, there are many other places that provide a traditional dance performance and shadow puppets.

Shopping in Ubud Market. Admission to the Ubud market, you're greeted with bright colors. Traditional markets are located in the city center offers a range of Balinese handicrafts. Starting from woven bags, clothes bearing the Bali, traditional Balinese clothes, to sculpture and painting.

Also try a variety of snacks sold in this market. Should come in the morning. Because, during the day is usually filled by a group of tourists. You can also shop at the market located in Tegallalang. Remember to bargain the price before you buy.

Wading Ayung by rafting. The place is famous for rafting in Bali is white water rafting on the Ayung River. There are several operators rafting in the Ayung River. Rafting on the Ayung River in the category of class II and III. Thus, river rafting is suitable for beginners.

The uniqueness of rafting on the Ayung River is a panorama on either side of the river. Towering palm trees, the trees on the hill, until the rice terraces. Not only that, in the middle of the river rafting, you'll be taken to see relief carvings of Ramayana Bali artists in rock cliffs. Rafting packages usually include lunch and shuttle.

Say hello to the monkeys in Mongkey Forest. Ubud is home of the monkey. You should stop by and take a walk in the Forest Mongkey. Here, the monkeys roam freely. Many tourists are fun pictures with the monkeys. But be careful sometimes mischievous monkeys are taking things the tourists.

Monkey Forest at the entrance, visitors are greeted a large monkey statue. Well, when entering the forest area of ​​about 27 hectares, the atmosphere is cool and beautiful welcome. Inside the temple there Mongkey Forest which is also frequented by tourists.(kompas)
Want a vacation to a tourist spot offering beautiful beaches and stunning underwater? Island Sangalaki place!

Sangalaki Island is another island that is not less beautiful than
Derawan Island. The island is located in both East Kalimantan. Sangalaki islands covering an area of ​​approximately 13Ha is located in the Islands Derawan located in Berau. Currently, Derawan Islands have become one of the five best water attractions in Indonesia. As far as the eye could see, crystal clear waters seemed unfold before their eyes. In addition to Sangalaki island, there are other beautiful islands. Call it, Derawan Island, Island Maratua and Kakaban is so tempting to visit.
Beautiful Sangalaki Island and Stunning Underwater

The island is formed into islands on the basis of silt, sand piles of crushed rock and sand on the sea a few hundred years ago, which resulted in insufficient availability of fresh water on the island.

The island is a favorite place of the turtles nesting each night is a conservation of turtle nesting place is so famous, not only in Southeast Asia, but also in the world.

With a leisurely stroll, you can circle the Island Sangalaki. During the trip, you will enjoy the white sandy beaches and charming sea. In the morning and evening, you can also enjoy the natural phenomena, sunrise and sunset is amazing.

Not only that, as long as they circled the island, you can also see a variety of wildlife that you've probably never seen before. Such as coconut crabs, monitor lizards, Scaly-breasted eagles, birds scorched the Philippines, reef egrets, sea birds pergam, and other sea birds.

Along the coast, you will also find various types of mollusks (clams) in a variety of shapes and colors.

Sangalaki island also has a very beautiful underwater world, coral reefs that exist on this island is one of the best in the world. Average coral cover Sangalaki Island is 26.75 percent for hard corals, and 42.50 percent for live coral.

The uniqueness of the island is the aggregation Sangalaki manta rays in the waters of this island. Manta rays are types of rays are the main food of plankton. Sangalaki waters have the highest zooplankton abundance compared to other waters.

The high abundance of zooplankton that make this region as a manta ray aggregation of the most high. And to witness this unique fish, you have to dive.

Beautiful Sangalaki Island and Stunning Underwater
Another peculiarity of this marine park is the presence of coral reefs surrounding the island Sangalaki, with the potential diversity of marine resources is extraordinary. Almost all Sangalaki Island waters perfect for snorkeling, diving and other marine tourism.

If accident you visit in September, you can complete your travel package while watching Erau Festival in Tenggarong. How do you be interested?

Trip to the Sangalaki Island can be reached by land and air. Trip distance overland from the provincial capital of Samarinda to the city of Cape Redeb is about 700 km. Types of vehicles that can use the rental car costs around Rp3.000.000 for the trip home and away.
Green Canyon Nature tourism is most loved by tourisit is like Is trekking enthusiast, canoe, or a challenging tour of adrenaline. Named because it looks like the Green Canyon America, it has been said by the tourist. That is why the origin of this place called the Green Canyon.

Green Canyon is located in the Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java. From Kudat town is about 130 kilometers, or if from Pangandaran is approximately 31 km.

It could be that you are challenged to swim against the rapids of the River Cijulang and jump height of about 6-7 meters above the river. But note the direction of an instructor who has berepengalaman. The following tips before you go there.

First, When you decide to come to the Green Canyon, you must be prepared to travel a considerable distance that takes about 8 hours from Jakarta. For those who use private cars should be someone who can take turns driving.

Set out in the evening, especially if you use public transport. By using public transportation, you can depart from Terminal Pangandaran to rural transportation department Cijulang terminal with a relatively low cost.

Hire a public vehicle if you come in the party. Rent is more expensive because it's lease when you come in large quantities.

Second, Green Canyon should be visited during the dry season. In rainy season usually Cijulang River water in Green Canyon is a murky brown color.

But when the dry season, water colors of green and calm. Very beautiful are the object to be photographed.

Third, If you want to try to navigate the rapids of the river downstream from the height of the cliff and jumped in the Green Canyon, prepare your staff. Do not forget to wear a bathing suit.

Body rafting charged Rp 30,000 - Rp.40,000. Of course if you are quite timid. You need to prepare for a change of clothes after the body rafting.

Fourth, for lodging, it is advisable to seek lodging in Pangandaran Beach. Because in addition to more choices, prices are more variable than is provided in the Green Canyon.

As much as possible find their own accommodation directly with the owner came to the hotel or inn. You can only use the services of a motorcycle or a pedicab driver to find accommodation, but the price is more expensive.

Fifth, Bring a waterproof camera for a trip on the Green Canyon is related to the water. If not, try as you are careful with your belongings such as cameras and mobile phones, not to fall.

Sixth, do not forget to bring food and drink because there's only food accommodations in the main entrance. And use comfortable shoes for slippery rocks in the Green Canyon. (kompas)
Taman Sari; Yogyakarta Palace Flower GardensIf you walk to the Yogyakarta special region, do not forget to stop by the Taman Sari. Taman Sari can be translated as the garden and sari defined rates. So the Taman Sari as garden or flower garden of Yogyakarta Kingdom.

Taman Sari Water Castle was built in 1758 during the reign of Sultan Hamengku Buwono I. Taman Sari as first place building or Yogyakarta King breaks and tours, namely The Sultan. The area was formerly Taman Sari 10 hectares with about 57 buildings both in the form of buildings, swimming baths, suspension bridge, water canals, as well as man-made Lake along with its artificial island and a tunnel under water. However, now remaining only partially ruins.

In General complex of Taman Sari consists of four parts. The first part is a man-made lake located to the West. The next part is the most buildings still clearly visible and beautiful located in the South of the Lake, among others. Reputedly formerly pool used by the Empress and Princess to shower, while the Sultan was looking over the Tower located on the side of the pool. Then the naked body is the most beautiful and interesting will be called to the Palace.

The third part is Pasarean Ledok Sari and Fitness Garjitawati located in the southern part of the second. The last part is the eastern part of the first and the second extends to the east to southeast Magangan complex.


Access to the Taman Sari is not difficult. All people know the location is not far from the point of Kilometer Zero Yogyakarta. You can get there by private cars, taxis and rickshaws. Simply providing money under 10 thousand dollars you can enjoy strolling the protected historic site. But do not come too late because the Taman Sari open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sumba horses are small but sturdy muscular neigh shouted to be heard by hundreds of his flock who are in a vast meadow. Breezy scent of dry grass mixed with other names reminiscent of Sumba, the Sandalwood island that has been renowned for hundreds of years. When the thundering herd of horses legs while thrilling tens savannas javelin fly, breath the audience is suspended, awaiting the end of the javelin and the shot targets malignant. Escaped from a nameless rider, the audience was boisterous off relief and amazement.

Pasola Festival: Horse Sumba, javelin, and Love Story

To complement the extreme side of your courage, prepared in February to the area or Lamboya Kodi, and in March in the Wanakoka. This craziness happening only in one agenda, namely Pasola Festival, on the island of Sumba, eastern Nusa Tenggara.

Rato choose a day full of blessings for Pasola, a word that begins with the javelin, known as the 'sola' or 'hola' in their local language. But after the bear became 'Pasola', the meaning was changed to 'game'. It's also often claimed, Pasola keep pace in the land of sorrow bidder Sumba as a game; grief over the loss of an ancestral soul mates.

That said, an indigenous leader named Umbu Dulla of Waiwuang, West Sumba, traveling with two other traditional leaders, and Yagi Ngongo Masusu Waikareri Tau. Kaba Wednesday to leave his wife for some time, Umbu Dulla reportedly drowned in ferocious seas. Sadness struck Wednesday Kaba, until one day a man named Teda Gaiparona of Kodi, western peninsula of the island of Sumba, can melt the old love Kaba Wednesday froze. Both were hit by love and intend to marry.

Unfortunately, the family did not approve of them. So Wednesday Kaba and Teda going to elope. The days turned into weeks to come Umbu Dulla with two friends from overseas, abort the rumors of their death. Residents were comparable to the horrors of grief that forced Umbu Dulla state that his wife had run off with Teda. But not angry Umbu Dulla though a request to return was honored Wednesday Kaba.

Inner pressure of the beautiful Wednesday Kaba rising, squeezed by a love for Teda and her story as the wife of an endless Umbu Dulla certainty. This dilemma was finally closed with a request Wednesday to the Kaba Teda to replace belis, offering family Umbu Dulla melamar.Menyanggupi belis the first time to be replaced, Teda finally approved for legally married to Wednesday Kaba, by society and especially Umbu Dulla.

To banish sadness, Umbu Dulla ordered the holding of a party which is now known as Pasola, a sense of celebration for a bountiful harvest sukur after arrest Nyale, marine worms are always cheerful and inviting thanks to the Nusa Tenggara. Pasola since the day it became a tradition and a continuation of the party agenda Nyale smell, look for sea worms which actually represents the loss of a lover's solace heart Umbu Dulla, the Kaba Wednesday.

Sumba island not far from Komodo, Flores, and East Timor. Wangameti the highest mountain (1,225 m) presents the story of sandalwood is valued by the merchants and different faiths. Hindus and Buddhists from China and Japan use it for the scent of fragrant incense and substitute antibiotic treatment. Muslims make a wooden rosary bead is captivating.

As land in Australia and southern Africa, the island of Sumba describe the colors that do not generally available at camera lens captured. Marapu ancient animistic beliefs or cultural traditions Pasola complement, namely the many offerings of animals or statues or penjiyang rarely seen after the entry of Christianity on the island. Set foot in Sumba are the ideals that should be done as long as you still had time to explore.
Ogoh-ogoh parades or giant puppets held by the City of London is expected to be a spectacle of interest to tourists who were vacationing in Bali. "The parade is followed by 20 units is the result of selection from hundreds of ogoh-ogoh in four districts, which have been assigned the jury and subsequently exhibited at the roundabout Chess Home or in the heart of Denpasar," said Sub-Section Head of Public Relations and Protocol Coverage in Denpasar, Dewa Gede Rai in Denpasar. (03/20/2012)

Parade Ogoh-ogoh; Travelers Expected Become Viewing

According to Dewa Rai, cultural parade is a form of appreciation of the valuable works of art by the sekaa youth or youth groups in town. "We believe this parade will be interesting spectacle, because the activity is only held once a year," he said.

God Rai also said, related to the number of parade diverted roadway in an effort to reduce congestion driving. "A number of traffic flow into the roundabout will be diverted Chess face. Vehicles coming from the east will be diverted into Street Patimura Kepundung or Captain General, while coming from Udayana Street will be diverted to Beliton Island Road."

While coming from Street Gajah Mada to Chess Front Street diverted to Sumatra. "We hope people who are not interested to the face as it avoids Chess lines, because there will be a flow," he said.

Ogoh-ogoh parade, according to Dewa Rai, will begin at 16:00 pm to finish on Thursday (3/22/2012). During the march a main heart of the region is free from the vehicle.

He hopes the parade participants to bring ogoh-ogoh early to the parade and placed in accordance with the original district. After the parade ended, the participants are expected to memprelina or burn-ogohnya ogoh respectively. (kompas)
Cultural tourism a mainstay of the tourism product in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. According to Anisa Omar from the Department of Culture and Tourism of West Sumba district, one of the cultural tourist attraction is the Festival Pasola.

"The obstacles in the promotion, since the determination date is somewhat complicated. Time to promotions so short. Usually 2 weeks before Pasola, will be the date," said Anisa in Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba district (12/03/2012)

She describes the determination Festival Pasola by month and by meeting the Rato (traditional priest). Moreover, he added, also the determination by looking at certain plants that bloom on the eve of the Festival Pasola.

Pasola Festival is an annual festival that celebrated the community of West Sumba when starting the growing season. In celebration of this, each ward will compete dexterity on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.

This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood comes out when Pasola, locals believe it means the rich harvest.

In West Sumba, Pasola lasted three districts namely Wanokaka, Lamboya, and Gaura. In the morning before Pasola, held tradition Nyale. While this evening, the ritual will be held in Tentena Pajura, District Wanokaka.

Ritual is a series Pajura with Pasola. Pajura the fisticuffs between villages. The scrapper is young children by using boxing gloves made ​​of reeds. This ritual will take place at dawn.
Pasola is part of a series of traditional ceremonies conducted the original religion Marapu Sumba. Pasola is an integral part of the annual ritual and ceremony held in conjunction with Nyale smell that usually take place in February and March.

Pasola Festival, Fun and thrilling


Pasola Festival is an annual festival that celebrated the community of West Sumba when starting the growing season. In celebration of this, each ward will compete dexterity on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.

The shape is at war in two groups Pasola done with rode. Each group consists of more than 100 young men armed with spears made of wood with a diameter of 1.5 cm ujungtumpul. In this battle, the participants and horses that fall should not be attacked, but any blood coming out is believed to enrich the soil and beneficial for the next harvest.

Pasola derived from the word "sola" or "hola", which means a type of wood used for the javelin throw of each other on a horse that is being driven hard by two opposing groups. After receiving uo `pa '(pa-sola, pa-hola), it means to be a game. So Pasola or arcade games pahola means throwing wooden spears from horseback is being driven tight between the two opposing groups. Pasola is part of a series of traditional ceremonies are performed by people of Sumba are still adhered to the original religion called Marapu (local religious communities Sumba). Pasola games held in four villages in West Sumba district. These four villages include Kodi, Lamboya, Wonokaka, and Gaura.

Pasola Festival, Fun and thrilling
Sumba has the grandeur of nature and culture as well exceptional magical. Contours of the island of Sumba is hilly not many plants that grow on it because it is formed of limestone especially nutrient-poor rain seldom falls. However, the truly captivating natural beauty and tourist destinations like being asleep.

To get to Sumba, there are daily flights from Bali to Waingapu in East Sumba and West Sumba Tambolaka. Sumba island can also be reached from Maumere on Flores.


Indonesia diversity of wildlife is also an attraction for tourists, one of which is the turtle. Some places to see turtles usually have a very beautiful nature. Come play with this cute animal!

Tourist Spot to be Sea Turtles Habitat

Some of the Tourist Spot to be Sea Turtles Habitat, has a beautiful beach and ocean. So you can play on the beach or dive under the sea while meeting the turtles are cute. These tourist attractions to see sea turtles:

1. Pangumbahan Beach, Edge Tile, Sukabumi


If you want to see sea turtles laying eggs on the beach, go to the Pangumbahan Beach in Ujung genteng, Sukabumi at night. Pangumbahan Beach it has become a breeding place for turtle conservation. Towards the end of tile, can be reached from Jakarta by car for 7-8 hours.

However, upon seeing the turtles lay their eggs on the beach, there are several requirements that have to do. These terms are not noisy, not too much to take pictures of sea turtles by using a flash, and do not disturb the turtles while riding to the beach. This will greatly disturb the turtles, but it's conservation officers will not hesitate to evict you, if it does not comply with these regulations.

In the afternoon, usually held on the beach is the release of some of these babies out to sea turtles.

2. Scout Island, Thousand Islands


Close of the capital, Scout Island in the Thousand Islands is a place for breeding turtles. Turtles are bred and preserved on this island is a turtle shell.

This turtle is also an attraction for tourists. You can see first hand the babies are cute turtle shell. Not only that, if old enough, then you can release the turtles into the ocean.

3. Takabonerate National Park, South Sulawesi


Takabonerate has become a national park with a lot of coral reefs and marine biodiversity bottom dwellers. Here, when diving you can see the turtles are back and forth. The beauty of coral reefs plus sea turtles are cute, will be unforgettable memories.

National Parks have Takabonerate third largest coral atoll in the world, named after the Marshal Islands and Kwajifein Suvadiva Moldiva Islands. Not surprisingly, sea turtles also breed well in this place.

Several species of turtles that you will find in the National Park is Takabonerate hawksbill, green turtle, and turtles lekan.

4. Turtle Island, Tanjung Benoa, Bali


Tanjung Benoa is not only famous for its water sports, but also famous for its turtle breeding. The turtle can you see on Turtle Island, which can be reached by motor boat for 30 minutes of Tanjung Benoa. Typically, the water sports service providers, also offer a package for a visit to Turtle Island.

On Turtle Island, you can see the various sizes of sea turtles. Starting from infancy, until the length reaches 1 meter more. There, you will also be explained on the habitat of sea turtles by the guides.

On Turtle Island, there is a giant pool that contains sea turtles are larger than 1 meter. You can see up close and take pictures with the sea turtles are large.

5. Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan


Derawan Island in East Kalimantan are a haven for sea turtles. Here, you can see turtles along the eye could see. Starting from when diving in the ocean, to see the turtles are voracious eating seaweed at the shoreline.

While snorkeling in the Islands Derawan, guaranteed you will meet with the turtle. Turtle habitat in this place is still very natural. For turtle lovers, Derawan is a must-visit place. Here the most abundant green turtles, but if you are lucky, you can meet the more rare species are leatherback turtles leatherback alias.

6. Wakatobi National Park, Southeast Sulawesi


There are many places to see turtles in Wakatobi, like on the island and the island Runduma Anano. Wakatobi is a very natural place for the diversity of underwater animals. Nature is still beautiful and well maintained. Not surprisingly, many turtles that roam freely in the Wakatobi.

In Wakatobi, there are lots of turtles that breed on the shore to lay its eggs. If lucky, you can see first hand some of the turtles that lay eggs.
Several species of sea turtles in the Wakatobi is the green turtle, hawksbill and leatherback turtles. Dive underwater while meeting with the turtles, must be very pleasant.

6 attractions above can be used as a reference for a tour while you meet a turtle. One thing that is important, do not damage the ecosystem at the beach and sea! Because, by keeping the coastal and marine environment, you also have to preserve sea turtles. Enjoy every moment when you meet or play with the turtles are cute.(detik)
A beauty secret on the island of Java are stored in the southern province of East Java. For those of you who love the beauty of the Island Sempu.

Beauty Secret in Island Sempu
Sempu Island is a small island with a lot of beauty on the southern island of Java. Sempu island located in Malang, East Java, or more precisely located in the District of Malang Regency Sumbermanjing Wetan. The island has a wide range of beauty, even beauty that can not be found elsewhere. On the Sempu island still grow a wide range of plants, so the island is impressed you live on the island is still beautiful. Sempu island was uninhabited islands, making it feasible for those of you who like adventure.


Sempu island was uninhabited island, and in it only consists of hilly forests which are mostly mangrove forests. Sempu island consists of a hilly forest, adding to the challenge you in the adventure. Sempu island has a beautiful lake that is Segara Anakan. The lake is a lake Segara Anakan with tidal sea. Despite having a depth of about 5 meters, the lake is safe for snorkeling or just swimming, because it is far from the ocean waves off Indonesia.

To travel to the island Sempu you can travel to the Coast Spring, followed by a boat ride on the beach spring.

On the island Sempu you will land in the north of the island while the Segara Anakan located in the south of the island. There is a footpath following the course guide, you will walk through the woods up the hill for 3 to 4 hours (recommended you choose a path that is clean and always turn to the left of each intersection). Having reached immediately should your puppy straight to the fire pit firewood before dark and make a tent.

The beauty of the Island Sempu you can enjoy from morning until dark came. At Segara Anakan is a great place for fishing, you can fish for sea as a side dish. You can also surround the Segara Anakan day snorkeling with the charm of coral reefs. You also can play ball or just bejemur dozing on the fine white sand beaches and a peaceful breeze.
Beauty Secret in Island Sempu
Sempu island there is a lake in Lake Catfish named because in many species of fish inhabited and protected. In addition, visitors can also relax with a game of beach volleyball. For those who enjoy the natural atmosphere of the original, far from the noise of modern life. Besides, it also can climb around Segara Anakan coral, from the rocks we could see the ocean waves off the cliffs erode the giant cliffs, very beautiful indeed.

The island  Sempu of your home. As you get to go leaving in the morning so it is recommended you back up the hill at noon. The next boat to wait for pickup according to your agreement with the owner of the boat. While waiting for a good idea to pick up lunch prepared by burning fish or other food items that you carry. At the time until spring blue no shuttles are likely headed to the market Turen, again, you are required to camp at a blue spring. The next morning there will be many shuttles to transport people who come to the Market Turen.
Aneuk Lot Lake Presents Panorama of NatureLaot Aneuk lake located in the middle of Pulau Weh, District Sukakarya, Sabang, at first glance looks like a puddle. However, if traced in fact the lake is not just as a common pool of water, but as a source of life for most citizens of Sabang. Who would have thought the lake covering an area of ​​3.1 km that silence holds many benefits for local people.

Aside from being a tourist attraction known for its legendary Princess Green and his Golden Horse, Lake Aneuk Laot potentially huge support everyday life citizens as a supplier of water in and around Pulau Weh. Freshwater fish are abundant the main attraction for residents.

Laot Aneuk lake also called Lake Water in the natural language of Aceh aneuk laot mean sea son. As with other natural attractions, this object presents a panorama of nature that is amazing. If you want to visit during the day does not have to worry about the heat, the air in this place is cool and shady.

Aneuk Lot Lake Presents Panorama of NatureTravelers can enjoy the sunset views of the sea against the background of Sabang. Scenery at night is also no less beautiful, the lake is more beautiful with decorative lights from the hill town of Sabang.

Every tourist who comes to Aneuk Lot Lake will be pampered with a beautiful panorama to be enjoyed during the day, because it's the air cool. When evening arrives you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset. In the evening you will be haripun amazed at the clear sky and light from the lamps of the hill illuminated Sabang.

To reach this lake, tourists can use private vehicles, lease, or public transportation. The trip can be started from Sabang takes about 30 minutes. This attraction is very just be a place to vacation with family.
The slopes of Mount Ungaran it saves a lot of sights that are not less interesting to the tourist attractions that have been and never counterparts during this visit, one of which is Village Medini, Boja District, Kendal District.


There are carpet of tea gardens, coffee fields, pine forests, waterfalls, tea walk paths, village-style homestay, and green tea processing factory. All that will greet us when he first set foot there.

Behind the ferocity of Mount Ungaran, Semarang, Central Java, stored panoramic beauty of nature is no less interesting to the tourist attractions on the other boards. Enjoy the tea gardens, sparkling waterfalls, and if you're lucky, a black eagle wings.

Medini, Promasam, Boja and Semarang, Central Java is the feel of the natural beauty of His creation is hidden behind Mount Ungaran ferocity.

Hidden Beauty on Slopes Mount UngaranCover the tea plant that surrounds the foot of Mount Ungaran sprawling in all directions. Eyes looked as if not exhausted the extent of the green tea plantations. An agro-tourism potential that should be a business opportunity in the field of nature tourism and agriculture. In some places like in Lembang, Peak area and some other places, tea plantations in governance has become a tourist packages are attractive and promising business fields. However, little regret potential of tea and coffee plantations in the slopes of Mount Ungaran, Picker seems to just enjoy the tea leaves in sheet for rupiah and nature activists who climbed the peak Ungaran bebes.

Natural atmosphere of the countryside is decorated tea leaf pickers babble and silence of nature is wrapped by a thin haze, will bring us into the realm of the imagination like no other.

The sound of gurgling waterfalls, and the aroma of tea blend naturally into the main treat in the village. Of course, this adds to our reluctance to leave immediately.

The mountain is very special that the heat of the earth on the south side and north side of the mountain, also in the mountains to the east. The highest heat was in Gedongsongo in the presence of steam and outdoor temperature 86°C are also hot springs. Just north of Mount Ungaran there are some hot springs with temperatures ranging from 48°C and 53°C. The hot water contained in the east of the mountains have warm temperatures ranging from 42°C.

Heat generated in this Gedungsongo associated with the youngest volcanic activity that occurred in GunungUngaran, that since the flow of lava in the crater andesive the north. There are no records of historical eruptions GunungUngaran. Several times the activity of the eruption had occurred in the middle of the mountain near the summit of Mount Ungaran, thus forming a volcano.

Natural pathways tea walk, jungle tracking, or jeep adventures to challenge our adrenalin. At night, dark and cold mountain ambush is the perfect time to light a campfire. We can enjoy the warm evening wedang with ginger, grilled sticky rice, and other fire-grilled menu.

A tourism potential that is very dear to the pass away. Maybe with a good arrangement and construction of support facilities that will either attract tourists to visit this site. For those who like adventure and ran cross country will be adorned with lines and beautiful scenery at Mount Ungaran.
've Never heard of the Seven Angels waterfall? If not it only natural, because this resort is not so well known as Grojogan Sewu or Semirang Waterfall.

That said, some angel had come to bathe in a waterfall in the hamlet Keseneng, Sumowono district, Semarang regency. Yeah, the fairies are naturally attracted to the three flats-high waterfall about 10 feet because the water is clear, fresh, and it was cool.

Seven Angels waterfall

The uniqueness of this waterfall is the waterfall that reaches seven, so that the community is called the Seven Angels waterfall.

The myth of a beautiful woman with long hair from heaven to accompany story by the beauty of waterfalls that locals called the "Seven Angels". Hereditary story is worth represents the freshness of water falling from between the stone Kali Bull.

Seven Angel waterfall has seven waterfalls that are divided into three levels each with a height of about five or six feet. The first level consists of two falls, the second of two waterfalls and a third level consists of three waterfalls. Under the waterfall there is a mini pond used for swimming visitors. Surrounding environment is still a lush mountains, and expanse of terracing rice fields and lush green.

All of that is a combination that works well for those who like walking, mountain biking, and photography. The location is quiet with no noise and vehicle pollution or crowded street vendors to help relieve tired of the routine. Perhaps also, this area could be the answer to boredom after visiting a number of attractions on the slopes of Mount Ungaran.

On the edge of the waterfall there is an old well with a depth of 1.5 meters with a water source that never runs out, and believed efficacious and can cause a person to be a young, rapidly gaining a mate, fortune, position, rank, and so forth.

Trips to Seven Angel waterfall can be an alternative holiday. See for yourself the beauty of the "angel".
State of Indonesia is famous for its beautiful beaches in the world. Of course, since Indonesia is a country that has so many islands. Or can be referred to as an archipelagic nation. One of the beach is still rare in the lyrics by tourists is Pink Sand Beach. Pink sand beach is located on Komodo Island, West Nusa Tenggara. This beach is called the Pink Beach, but locals call it the red beach.

How about Pink Sandy Beaches

Komodo island exotica that you can enjoy, namely Pink Sand Beach. This beach is very clean and clear water. Appropriate to be used as a holiday location. Pink Beach is called, because there is one of the most interesting part of this beach, which is unusual colored sand, pink!

It is said that the pink sandy beaches there are only 7 in the world, one on the island of Komodo. Pink sand fraction is composed of red coral. But the truth is a kind of microscopic animals called Foraminifera amoebae that produce red or pink light on the reef. If we take a pinch of sand was then seen in the red sand and white sand. When the waves swept sand and pull it, then sand the color changed to dark pink. Cool! Grains of sand is fine and soft, so delicious when walking or sunbathing on it.

Not only that, because the beach is still very slow or no residential population in the vicinity, the cleanliness of the beach is still very awake. Being on the beach is like relaxing on the beach is private property, with sea water was crystal clear blue color combined with pink sand.

Besides relaxing you can also be snorkeling or diving in the waters of this beach. Parks are not less beautiful coral reefs by coral reefs in Bunaken. Is no longer difficult to reach this location, because it is not far from the Park to the beach then this can be via two paths, walking for four hours or if you want more quickly by boat from Loh Liang.

Beautiful coral rich

In addition to the unique color of sand, the beach is attractive because it is rich in fish and coral reefs.

Approximately 1000 species of fish, hundreds of species of corals, coral, and 70 species of sponges living on this beach.

Therefore, this beach is perfect for lovers of the sea for snorkeling and diving activities.

Unfortunately, the sea water here is known to have a fairly strong current. Strong current is the result of a meeting of the northern tropical sea water and sea water from the south.

Hence, the divers have to be careful and be aware of this current situation.

Quiet beach

Although it has beautiful scenery, not many Red Beach visit. Any person who wants to visit, it must be accompanied by a Jagawana.

Jagawana are the official designation for the protection of the Komodo National Park. Because, usually, dragons bask on the beach like this.

The tourists who want to swim at this beach must also consider the surrounding circumstances. If there are dragons that roam the beach, then have to be careful or you should postpone the desire to swim.

The simplest way to achieve it by flying from Bali to Labuan Bajo, then hire a boat or fishing boat from Labuan Bajo to Komodo Island. Prior to the Pink Beach, stop for trekking in the wild dragons look directly Loh Liang. For fans of scuba diving, underwater nature extraordinarily good. You can follow the dive trip with Dive Operators in Labuan Bajo.
There is a unique landscape that welcomes you upon entering the heart of Soppeng District, South Sulawesi, which is located in District Watang Soppeng.

The noisy sound of thousands of bats, or also called fruit bats, with a distinctive pungent aroma you will feel easy when set foot there. This becomes an exotic sight in itself. Colonies of thousands of bats is then a landmark district Soppeng known as the City of Bats.

Exotica Bats in Soppeng City

It is not known exactly when exactly bats began nesting in the trees that line the streets of the city Watang Soppeng. However, the District believes the presence of bats Soppeng that resembled a rat has been since hundreds of years ago.

Besides regarded as the "keeper" of the city Watang Soppeng, if the bats are going for a long time, people believed a sign of coming disaster in the area.

Although located in the midst of hectic urban bat Soppeng still hanging in the trees without being disturbed. Soppeng landscape will look more exotic evening. Simultaneously, the colony of bats removing the grip of the trees and flying branches and covered the sky Soppeng.

Exotica bat to pull tourists to perpetuate or just stop by to see the activity of the colony of bats whose numbers continue to grow and is estimated to have reached thousands of individuals.


Komodo in Komodo National Park, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, was indeed free life. Tourists visiting the island of Rinca and Komodo can be seen directly without any hitch home. Rinca and Komodo Island is included in the Komodo National Park and a "home" for the komodo.

Therefore, tourists should be cautious when visiting the Park, especially given the beasts and komodo are cannibals. Komodo eyesight is bad. However, hearing and smell are very sharp.

Tips Protected from Komodo

Previously, the forest ranger or police officer will explain briefly about the komodo and regulations must be adhered to the tourists. After that, visitors can select the desired distance trekking. Can short-range, medium and long term. Here are a few things to consider when traveling to Komodo National Park:

Walking in the party. When trekking, stay in the group because of komodo attacking prey alone.

"Ranger" as a guide. Never far away from the ranger who act as guides. Ranger is experienced in dealing with Komodo. Generally, ranger armed with a wooden stick with a forked tip. This stick serves to banish komodo.

Do not make sudden movements. Komodo usually calm if there are people passing by, the origin is not disturbed. One is a sudden movement. Therefore, do not run. The reason this movement can actually make you chase komodo.

If pursued komodo? Run in a zig-zag. Komodo can not run in a zig-zag, and he will turn adversity. However, do not underestimate the speed of Komodo. He was able to run 18 kilometers per hour.

Climbed to higher ground. If pursued Komodo, come up to the house on stilts that are near you. Generally, buildings in this area such as a house built in the form of the stage. With this, Komodo will have difficulty climbing stairs. However, be careful because Komodo like shelter under the building. Do not go up into the tree because Komodo aged one to two years of good climbing trees. Komodo age is forced to climb a tree to avoid adult komodo. Komodo is a beast that can eat cannibal Komodo weaker than himself.

Like the chameleon, silence is deceptive. Beware when walking. The figure of Komodo when nap briefly as dust or dry wooden stick. It could, accidentally, you step on the Komodo. If you see Komodo in a careless position, be careful. He is clever trick. In no standby position, he was actually waiting for unsuspecting prey.

Do not noisy and do not use perfume. Komodo has a keen hearing and smell. Therefore, be quiet while in the group. In addition, several ranger also advised not to wear perfume because it is too pungent smell can lure Komodo.

Women who are menstruating. Komodo is very sensitive to the smell of blood. If he smells blood, he will instinctively look for prey. Therefore, women who are menstruating should report to the ranger. This needs to be on guard ranger. Women who are menstruating should keep doing trekking. However, it should not be at the beginning of menstruation or are high.

Do not start a fire. This area is very dry and barren. Therefore, do not smoke or light a fire. A particle of fire can lead to fires in the region. These islands are vulnerable to fire hazards.

Use appropriate clothing. Cotton clothing that absorbs sweat it is advisable to wear when trekking. The sun is very hot and dry air here, too. Use a sunblock and a hat too. There is a good idea to wear long pants and long sleeves. To make it easier when walking, use the mountain sandals and sports shoes.

Buy souvenirs on the island Komodo. If you really want to buy souvenirs, you should buy on the island Komodo. Besides being more diverse than in Labuan Bajo, the price is cheaper. Make your event buy souvenirs on the agenda shall be as this can help the local economy. You can buy a Komodo-shaped wooden sculpture in various sizes, pearl necklace, and other wood carvings.

Bring a camera. Objects that must be taken of course the camera. Do not hesitate to bring a tripod and a telephoto lens because you want to photograph not only Komodo, but also the view from the heights, rare birds and other wildlife. If you have one, bring a waterproof camera also can be used in deep water. While visiting the island Komodo, do not feel complete if no snorkeling and diving.(kompas)
Timbis beach, hidden among the limestone mountains in the south of Bali, located in the village Kutuh, South Kuta. Distance takes about 1 hour from London or 30 minutes from Kuta. No signs entering Timbis Beach region, the only benchmark is the Temple Mount Umbrella, located not far from there.

Paragliding Holidays; Timbis Beach

Although not many people know of this beach, but Timbis beach is quite famous among been paragliding enthusiasts and surfers. This place is considered to have the perfect criteria for Paragliding. Cliff with slope contours that fit to start early to develop an umbrella before the flight, as well as a wide beach with sand to make the landing. This beach scene is very spectacular! No wonder, this place is a favorite among lovers of paragliding.

Consistent wind is also considered a place can be used for paragliding airstrip. In addition there should be room for an emergency landing field or terrain for example. Beach Timbis It meets all these requirements.

Timbis beach has a height of 110 meters above sea level. If the wind direction right straight from the south towards the pilot could fly freely or the direction of Nusa Dua Uluwatu. You could be swinging on the Bali Cliff Hotel swimming pool or you can enjoy the sensation of flying above the Nusa Dua Hotel Nikko.


Fly on the Beach Timbis certainly very exciting because the blue sea that stretched wide. You'll feel the wind whistling from ropes paragliding give a voice tone that you've probably never heard of. Depending on the level of proficiency, you can perform several maneuvers such as turning 360 °, which in this way you can reduce the height or the sensation of G-Force.

You also do not have to fly to can enjoy Timbis Beach and surrounding areas, you can tandem with some of the veteran pilot who runs this resort. Among Ketut Manda and Bernard Fode. They also provide special rates for tourists Indonesia. Due to the cost of a stranger "tandem" or memboceng flight is $ 50 U.S. dollars. The word hitchhike was actually not appropriate here because in a paragliding pilot you are not behind but in front of the pilot.

Timbis Beach from the air looks different, you can see patches of sea grass garden. You also get to watch from nearby luxury villas on the cliffs of Uluwatu and Sawangan direction or Nusa Dua.

But not only the beauty of the scenery that you see you too will be flying along the cliffs above the temple, among others, from the east Nusa Dua is the Pura Geger, then Pura Barong-Barongan Sawangan both located in the Village, then the Temple Mount Umbrella, stepped Kelod Pura, Pura Penyarikan, Temple is located in the Village Penyekjekan Kutuh. Ungasan village you will pass on the temple stones and a few temples Pageh westwards.
Paragliding Holidays; Timbis Beach
Actually in Bali not just on the beach just kite flying location, you can fly in the hills of Candi Dasa, also flying from Mount Batur, Kintamani. But to fly with a radius of flexibility so long for soaring (flying soaring surf), the Timbis beach is the best.

Bali's charm save a million. The island is not only a paradise for surfers and divers, but also the paragliding pilots. It was a perfect tourist destination.


Bored with sloping beach without a challenge? Pay a visit to the beach Suluban in southern Bali.

Southern tip of Bali is an area of ​​rugged hills with high character. For example, Uluwatu, Pecatu, and Jimbaran. This altitude region met with the beach. So, be a beach with high cliffs that bring not only beauty but also a challenge for travel lovers.

Suluban Beach Secluded and Stunning

There are several choices in southern Bali beach challenging this. Among other Pecatu Beach, Padang-padang, Suluban, Bali Cliff, Timbis, and so on.

Locals call this place the actual name of Uluwatu Beach. The reason, this beach is located in the Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of the major temples in Bali. However, many prefer the name of this beach by name Suluban beach. There is also a beach called Blue Point, referring to one of the hotel's name in this region.

Suluban comes from Bali "Mesulub" which means "to run or pass under something".
Suluban beach named, because visitors who want to get there must pass through a rock cave on the coast before finally reaching a broad, white sandy beaches with tourists roar of the waves of fun for surfers.
Coastal sea water is very clear and the waves are high, so it is best known beach among surfers. In the afternoon, we could see a beautiful sunset view.


Pura Uluwatu can be most easily if you want directions to this beach. The first person to Suluban just follow the road from Uluwatu Jimbaran direction with the distance of 30-45 minutes.

Just before the entrance of the Pura Uluwatu, there is a fork to the right. This road to the two locations, namely Suluban beach and Padang-padang beach. There are very clear directions with the names of two of the beach. So, do not hesitate get lost.

As with other beaches in Bali, do not have to pay if you get this beach. Only, pay Rp 3,000 parking is also expensive, especially without proof of payment. But, oh never mind. Think of it as charity to the locals who guard the coast.

The beach is about 200 meters from the parking lot down the street is a pretty skewed. However, the stairs allow visitors who pass through. After descending the stairs along approximately 50 meters, visitors still have to go down the stairs again with narrower and smaller.

Once past these steps, we arrived at the beach.

Swaying reef

But this is not the sort of gently sloping Sanur Beach or Kuta Beach. These beaches surrounded by coral reefs. The place where we are now getting out besieged coral caves formed by the strong waves here. From the beach with these tough spear, the surfer out to sea with the board to ride waves surfingnya.

The attraction is not just a beach Suluban this coral caves. Among the rocks about 10 meters tall, there are stairs up to the other. Because of the narrowness of the stairs, then have to queue if these stairs. Need an extra effort to pass this staircase.

However, the extra effort will pay off when it is on the rocks. Seen extending from the blue waves on the reef. Fun anymore on top of these cliffs there is a permanent huts for the visitors. So, visitors can enjoy the blue seas, chasing the waves he cried, and noisy sea by dozens or even hundreds of surfers with a roof over their heads.

In fact there is one coral sundeck chairs like in Kuta or Sanur. In fact, when I was here a year ago, on top of one of rock's still empty. Apparently, Suluban continues to grow.

Standing on the reef itself also caused a sensation when big waves hit the reef. Waves about 20 feet below the height of the coral reef is like a shake.

On top of this rock also, we could see the cliffs on the left and right reefs. Meanwhile, at the back of restaurants, cafes, hotels, souvenir shops, and the like continue to multiply in an increasingly crowded by surfers and regular visitors of this.

So, to this place that we should be heading if it is complete to enjoy the waves from the reef. Here we can rest and enjoy a drink and protracted roaring waves chasing each other.