Background
Waikelo Beach, so called cool. However Waikelo actually better known as the harbor in Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, rather than as a tourist beach resort.

When come to these shores, many local people who bathe on the beach. White-sand beaches and sparkling sun overwritten. In the distance of the harbor and large ships.


Compared to other beaches on the island of Sumba, the beach is not quite as clean as other beaches are more isolated. But the water is clear, though at some point there is garbage. But still elegant and suitable for swimming.

Here, foreign tourists are still rare, even domestic tourists. However, there is a preoccupation with its own swimming with the locals. Moreover, swimming on the weekends or after school hours, the more fun to swim with the local children.

Do not be surprised if suddenly you are swimming with the horses. Sometimes, local people took the horses pet go swimming.

Swim in the afternoon it can be burned by the sun. But at this beach there is a shady area. Right here some large trees shaded the borders between sand and sea water. So you can swim in the shade. Very cool and calm.

Because the beach Waikelo used to be a place of pleasure locals and tourists is not the place, so no bathroom facilities available. So if you want to change, so do the cars.

Or, get to know people who were swimming. Who knew I could stay at home to change clothes. Relax, people of Sumba is famous for its hospitality.
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.