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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.


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.


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.


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.
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.


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.

Borobudur Temple as the largest Buddhist temple in the world. The number of tourists who visit the temple is on the increase. When Mount Merapi erupted in 2010 and some time after that, the Borobudur Temple was closed for some time. At that time, the Borobudur Temple Mount Merapi ash covered.


Parties to UNESCO, the Government of Indonesia, and the Friends of Borobudur which consists of a variety of donors around the world, as well as local residents and people of Indonesia, together to clean up the Borobudur Temple. Not an easy chore. It took a long time until finally the Borobudur Temple was opened and each floor to top floor open to the public.

The temple is very old indeed vulnerable. Tourists who visit often forget that they walk on is building hundreds of years which is the heritage of the ancestors. Had forgotten, that the temple is a holy place for Buddhists.

Therefore, before visiting the temple of Borobudur, here are some guidelines for the preservation and appreciation of Borobudur Temple. Most of the following guidelines issued by the manager of the Borobudur Temple.

The tour guide. Visitors must be accompanied by an officer or with a tour guide. It is recommended you visit the Borobudur with a tour guide. Incomplete if you visit this temple only for the photos alone. Knowledge and the history behind the temple is very interesting and enriching yourself.

If you've previously visited Borobudur temple with a tour guide, then still use the guide on my next visit. There are many local tour guide at Borobudur. Each tour has its own style and way the story of their own temple of Borobudur. So you always get the additional knowledge and new experiences.

Visits in the group. Parties will arrange a visit Borobudur Temple is a group consisting of at least 30 people. Each group will be accompanied by the officer who will direct the traffic lane during the Borobudur temple.

Traffic lane. Now if a visit to the Borobudur temple, then there are lines that are tailored to visiting hours. There are two paths which visit the yellow line and green line. This is to regulate the movement of tourists so it does not accumulate in one place.

Clothes are worn. We recommend using a comfortable cotton. If you come in the morning, it helps to bring a jacket because the air is quite cold. Avoid using high-heeled shoes or sandals, and leather shoes. Use sandals or shoes that are comfortable for walking.

Every adult visitors must use a cloth glove that has been provided. When finished exploring the temple of Borobudur, do not forget to return the batik sarong.

Do not climb and sit on the stupa. There are many stupas and statues at Borobudur. Do not climb the stupa, reliefs, and statues in them. Do not also sit on it. Actually sign the instructions for this prohibition is clearly posted, but there are many tourists who break them.

Aside from being a form of tribute to the Borobudur temple, it is also part of preservation. Do not forget, these stones are very old age and gradually began to erode.

Other prohibition. Do not littering, smoking in the area of ​​Borobudur, and scribble on temples. Also, do not bring food, weapons, musical instruments, and animals.

Time to visit. Hours are open from 6 am until 5 pm. Should come in June, July, or August. Because, in these months tend to be sunny weather. However, a visit Borobudur Temple is always beautiful at any time.(kompas)

Rocks adorn the shoreline. Indonesia as soothing ocean blue eyes that looked at. It was cool. The white sand is so beautiful because it is clean of trash and debris. That's the atmosphere in Labuan Sait Beach in Bali.


When you want to find peace and away from the hustle and bustle, it's worth spending the holidays in Labuan Sait Beach. The beach is located in the village of Pecatu, District of South Kuta, Badung regency. The position of the beach behind a rock. So that tourists must pass through a rock tunnel along the 8 kilometers.

Previously, the beach is a commercial port and a base of war kingdoms in South Bali. Function was later to become the ceremony of purification equipment Melasti or religious ceremony.

Travelers can find a number of facilities around the coast such as pubs and restaurants. If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of the hills in the southern peninsula, the fishermen are ready to rent the boat for tourists.

As a tourist, Labuan Sait Beach is poised to give a good impact on local residents because it adds to the livelihoods of land.

Beach can be reached from two directions. From the north through the outer regions of Pura Uluwatu, while from the west will pass through the Office of the Chief of the Village Pecatu. The distance between the beach and the Denpasar about 32 km from Ngurah Rai Airport can travel for 65 minutes with the motor.

This beach is located a few kilometers to the north overlooking the Ocean Pura Uluwatu Indonesia. From the parking lot, visitors must walk through a rock tunnel along the 60 meters and came to a beautiful beach "Labuan Sait"

The beach is white sand and clean, as well as making it suitable for rekrasi quiet, relaxing and sun bathing and of course is perfect for surfing activities and photographs. On the beach of Labuan Sait local fishermen also provide rental boats for those who want to shop around to see the natural beauty of the southern hill semanjung. Also on the beach of Labuan Sait there every Sunday performances at pentaskan there, such as the Kecak dance. Labuan sait beach is enough known for beautiful beaches and good waves for surfing activity.

Beach areas along the path Pecatu - Uluwatu is a white sandy beach area obstructed by hidden cliffs towering that characterizes the exotic beaches in the region. Big waves is a paradise for hobbyist surf and beaches are always visited by surfers from all over the world. Rows of this rugged coast starting from Balangan Beach, forwarded to the Dreamland beach, Labuan Sait Beach (Padang-padang), Suluban Beach, Uluwatu Beach until the very end.


Balangan beach is one of the beaches between the rows of beautiful beaches in the area of ​​Uluwatu Bali. From Kuta, you are heading towards Bukit Jimbaran continue up to the Uluwatu area. Just follow the road towards the object Holidays Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK). Keep going until you find the intersection (Nirmala supermarket), where the road to the left to the Bali Cliff, straight road to Uluwatu, and a right onto Beach Balangan. Just follow that path. The road to the Beach Balangan, is paved but winding, right and left are still many trees, many of the intersection or fork in the road follow my suggestion that there is white paint in the middle (main street) Once finished asphalt road, please park your vehicle, you've arrived at beach destination.

To reach the beach, you have to go down the stairs. Not many of the steps, taken casually wrote because after that you will find a stretch of white sand beach with beautiful clean. And, when you got there, there are only a handful of tourists seen here, probably because the location is quite far to reach. So is the shop-stall just a few pieces only.

Balangan beach is hidden. He was limited by about seven meters high cliff that sank into the part due to high water eroded. In the west, the coast is limited by the higher cliffs. This cliff looks green arena rock overgrown by trees. In the middle of the hollow cliffs east and west cliffs Balangan beach is located.

White sandy beaches with coarse grains, and in the coastal shoreline there are quite a lot of small stones, so if the road had to be careful. Big waves seem to make a few people to dare to bathe here, and it seems more and more tourists in the middle of the ocean surf. More visitors to enjoy the beach just take pictures or make video recordings. Balangan beach is one view point to watch the sunset exotic, different from the point of capture. In this Balangan beach sand on the beach a bit soft so be careful when you walk (not run), it's rather difficult to step away because of the loose sand.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach from Jimbaran, the personal or rental vehicle you need to find a way to Pura Uluwatu. You'll see straight to the intersection of Dreamland and Uluwatu beach or Pura uluwatu, while to the right Balangan Beach.


Take the left onto Green Bowl Beach. Arriving at the gate, take the straight road to the left until there is a parking lot, and came on purpose.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach the direction of Denpasar or Kuta then navigate your vehicle through the Highway towards Uluwatu Uluwatu. Approximately 1 km after the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Attraction, you will find an intersection, there is Nirmala Supermarket on the right path.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach the intersection, turn left and continue to follow the road until the end. So far about 2 km then you arrived at Green Bowl Beach parking lot.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach the parking lot at the top of the cliff you will see beautiful beaches, turquoise-colored with white waves rolling. You live down hundreds of steps to reach the shore.

Things you need to prepare a good idea to bring food and drinks to taste as it travels down the steep stairs hundreds of strenuous enough. None of the food vendors on the beach, except at the top of the cliff the parking lot.

Take care of our environment by not throwing trash on the beach. You can save it for later discarded when arriving at the top.

Polynomial of bats in the cave make the odor is very offensive. You should cover your nose or hold your breath if you want to take pictures at the mouth of the cave is beautiful.

Be careful when hundreds of steps down a fairly steep on the right side. Some of the protective bar is off.