Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Kawah Putih Ciwidey, Bandung Indonesia


Bandung is the capital of West Java province. Bandung, including city has many tourist areas. Therefore, there is rarely much local or foreign tourists who visited the city, especially when public holidays. One of the many inviting tourists to come is Kawah Putih.



Kawah Putih is located in district Ciwidey, Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia. To reach this location You have to a distance of approximately 46 km or 2.5 hours from Bandung city. When arriving at the gateway of the Kawah Putih, we have to buy the entrance ticket for about $1,5 per person, when using the motorcycle you will be charged $2.



The road was paved and winding, and green scenery and diverse species of trees on both sides will be accompanies and pamper the eyes during a trip to the location. Getting into the location of the Kawah Putih, cold air and the voices of insects began to sound until the entrance of the crater.



Upon arrival at our parking should be up and down the ladder before arriving at the main vent. Along towards the crater White an awful lot of sellers who offer a small amount of sulfur in the wrap-small. According to the seller, sulfur is nutritious to heal skin diseases and there is also a mask because of the smell of sulfur offers will be seared and penetrating nose. So, for those not strong with the smell of sulphur do not forget to bring a scarf or could have bought mask there.

Not just as a visitor or tourist attractions, tourists are also often made as Kawah Putih prawedding photos, filming, and sitcoms. This, as gorgeous landscapes around Craters visible all-round White which are all white.



For friends who were on vacation to Bandung, don't forget to visit the Kawah Putih and do not forget to bring your camera because you would be disappointed if you can't capture the charm of Kawah Putih.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Siladen Island Manado : Suitable for Swim, Snorkeling and Diving

Do you want a New Year holiday with an atmosphere of quiet, calm, and free from fatigue and bustle of everyday? Or, New Year Holiday while accompanied by white sand and beautiful coral reefs? Thus, Siladen Island is the answer.


Siladen Island is one of five islands in Bunaken National Park, Manado. The island is just eight miles from the center of Manado and can be reached by motor boat about 45 minutes. You will find a beach with white sand and clean. So, you can spend time with the sun, sand castle play or even just walking around waiting for the sunset.

This beach is suitable for you who want to swim, snorkeling and diving. The coral reefs here are not too many and more dominated by sand, making it suitable for you who want to swim and take off boredom.


Although not many, of coral reefs on the island Siladen colorful and very beautiful. Siladen also rich with marine life such as fish and sea stars that will be your friend while snorkeling. For you lovers of diving, the underwater beauty of the island of Siladen is great for underwater photography. The waves are calm and crystal clear water will support your snorkeling and diving activities.


You can visit to this island by means of public transport boat for about $3 USD. But the itinerary from Manado to the island of Siladen just one trip. Boats depart at 07.00 am and returned at 15:00 pm local time. However, you can hire a speedboat at a price of $70 USD round-trip.

Is quite expensive trip to the island Siladen. But the beauty of the beach and the sea would be an unforgettable experience of your lifetime.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Gili Trawangan : a Beautifull Beach in North Lombok


Have you ever been to Gili Trawangan? A small island in North Lombok is often used as a tourism destination for foreign tourists. Gili Trawangan is a small island famous for her beauty to the world. Gili Trawangan is considered as an icon of Lombok tourism. Towards this island, you can take the route the aircraft from Surabaya to Denpasar, Bali

After arriving at the Bali airport, you can continue the journey to Padang Bai port where the fast boat will lead directly to Gili Trawangan. Super fast, because it only takes one and a half hours to reach the Gili Trawangan, than we must take the ferry from Padang Bai to Lempar that takes six hours.


Sea breeze, the shock waves are very friendly and charming blue sky, making a perfect one and a half hour trip on board a fast boat, plus bonus see dolphin family attractions typical Lombok strait, making this the perfect trip.

Having arrived in Gili Trawangan, you can spend time by swimming in beach, play sand, hunting landscape through the camera shots and of course other outdoor activities such as cycling.


Do not expect to meet with a motor vehicle there. There was only different types of bicycles. Long before the issue of Global Warming enliven the media setting the agenda in the world, the earth rescue packages already implemented by bike. I do not know clearly how the story could be like that. It took approximately two hours to explore the island, the streets are mostly filled with sand and heat of the sun a typical beach. Throughout the trip will be a lot of interesting spots, ranging from a fallen tree, cattle, goats are released freely by the owner, or private luxury resorts.


If you're lazy to cycling around the island on afternoon, its a good time to snorkel, at a cost just $5, you can borrow snorkeling equipment. If fear of swimming in the morning, at low tide you can enjoy with the naked eye marine life like starfish, sea snail family, small fish, and sea shells.

Hawkers snorkel rental is also like a bike rentals are everywhere along the main streets. You just choose your own snorkeling spots, ranging from crowded to deserted.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Stunning White Sand in Ngliyep Beach Malang

Do you want to enjoy the beautiful white sand beach? Dont forget to visit Malang, Indonesia. Prepare your luggage and visit to Ngliyep Beach in Malang. Ngliyep Beach will be presenting something special for you. The beach is located in District Donomulyo Ngliyep, 62 km south of Malang. Location of Ngliyep beach on the edge Indonesian Ocean, make this beach has a panoramic view of outstanding natural beauty.


Stretch of white sand on the beach will pamper you to sunbathe, play sand, or even just spend the time to enjoy the sunset. In addition to the dazzling sand, the waves are roaring and the steep cliffs which are surrounded by protected forests will calm your view. The atmosphere is in stark contrast from the metropolis. 

You can rest on a small island called Mount Kombang. In fact, enjoying the sunset on this small island, will give an unforgettable impression. The beach is rarely visited by the traveler, this beach so clean you can see for yourself. 



Every 14th of every Maulud month in the Javanese calendar, always held Labuhan ceremony. Labuan, which means giving offerings to the sea, has a meaning as an expression of gratitude and prayers to be given welfare memenjatkan. The ceremony was also a session of heads of animals sacrificed goat / cow into the sea as offerings to Kanjeng Queen of South, The Queen of the South Seas. 


Be careful when swimming, famous for its southern shore the waves are strong currents. However, you will not lose money if you just spend time playing on the beach. This place is already equipped with parking facilities, cottages, praying and health posts that will support your convenience. Ngliyep beach vacation destination can be a goal to fill the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Invite your relatives to enjoy the beach that has not been too well known by this other person. Do not forget, to keep clean no matter where your travel destination.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Bantimurung Maros : The Kingdom of Butterflies

Bantimurung National Park, Maros, South Sulawesi, is one of the most popular tourist destination, both domestic and foreign tourists. Sights of South Sulawesi community pride has a lot of uniqueness that made it one tourist destination.

In this tour there is a steep limestone hill valley with tropical vegetation. Here there are waterfalls, caves and butterflies are attracted the attention of visitors.


Garden tour this one is the butterfly world. Just imagine, the number of butterfly species that are here about 140 species. However, not only butterflies, here are some other animals, like monkeys.
 
For different types of butterflies could see at museum of Bantimurung butterfly. There are at least 20 species of butterflies are protected by the government.
 


Some even unique species found only in South Sulawesi, namely Troides Helena Linne, Troides Hypolitus Cramer, Troides Haliphron Boisduval, Papilo Adamantius, and Cethosia Myrana.
 
In 1856-1857, Alfred Russel Wallace spent most of his life in the region to investigate different types Bantimurung butterflies. Wallace states that Bantimurung is The Kingdom of Butterfly. According to the Wallace study, in these locations there are at least, 140 species of butterflies Butterflies are an attraction for tourists. Bantimurung known as a butterfly paradise because of all butterfly species in the region.
 

These tourist sites also own a two caves that can be used as special interest tours. Both caves are the Batu Caves and the Cave of Dreams. Bantimurung Natural Park which is about 30 KM from Makassar,distance from Makassar to Maros about 1 hour. Entrance fee for adults is $12, while for small children 5 cent, and for foreign tourists $3.

This place is perfect for you that interest with butterfly and keen to study it in detail.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

The Beauty of Jailolo, North Halmahera

West Halmahera is one of the regency in North Maluku which capital of Jailolo. Sea and land give a challenges and unforgettable memories.

One of the charms of Halmahera hemisphere is Jailolo which is the capital city of West Halmahera, to reach these places you have to travel an hour from Port-Dufa Dufa Ternate with Speed Bout.


Jailolo has a natural beauty that can be enjoyed from the foot of Mount Jailolo and Jailolo port. Jailolo Indigenous Tribes consist of various tribes including Sahu, Ternate, Wayoli, Gorep, Loloda.

Jailolo communities still maintain and run the customs and traditions such as ceremonial eat together at home (traditional house in a language called Sasadu Jailolo), the ceremony is held in May and June with dances and traditional songs. One type of dance is a dance that named Legu Salau who served during traditional ceremonies.


Jailolo beauty is not known by the general public, for that Jailolo Festival held every year. In this festival staged a variety of art typical of the region, followed by several groups. The uniqueness of this festival participants using traditional costumes and musical instruments drums.

Down the beauty Jailolo and community life there, did not complete if not visit the northern Halmahera. North Hamahera there are adherents of indigenous tribal religions or religious Wago wondered who reside in the village of Wago gauge (Wago means the Sun and the Earth guess). Wago population estimate of 200 souls, are consistent with the results of the 2010 census. Wago community thought of wearing clothes woven pandanus leaves, and only used a few days, then thrown in to be replaced again.


The principle of tribal religious life is very unique because they do not care about life outside their communities, according to their better yield than a problem with the world outside them. For example if there are guests visiting or staying will be provided a place separate from their places of work, and they will prepare food raw materials, which must be cooked by the guests themselves.

A time to briefly visit the North Halmahera, you will enjoy the outstanding natural beauty with a stretch of sea which is also so beautiful.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Exotic Baturraden

Baturraden is a tourist destination in Banyumas regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Baturraden located in the northern city of Purwokerto, right on the southern slopes of Mount Slamet. Because Baturraden is situated on the slopes of the mountain makes this place has a cool air and tend to be very cold especially at night. Baturraden is also a tourist area visited by many local tourists, especially on Sundays and national holidays. There is a lot of hotels and villas built there.


Baturraden can be reached by using private or public vehicle. The distance from Purwokerto town about 15 km and can be reached within 15 minutes with traffic that is not too crowded. If you want to use public transport tourists you can ride public transportation from the terminal in Purwokerto and get off to the Baturraden terminal. If you want more practical travelers can use a taxi. If you decide to use a private vehicle, you should be careful because the road is uphill with a slope of about 30 degrees.


Baturraden is the beauty of the slopes of Mount Slamet. Tourist sites is only about 15 km from Purwokerto town, Central Java, not just save the beautiful natural scenery, but also folklore about "Raden Kamandaka" or "Lutung Kasarung" etnic stories in Indonesian society.


In addition to easy access, this tourist area also provides a variety of hotels and lodgings. In addition, for people who lovers of outdoor camping there is provided a comfortable and safe area. And without worrying about the difficulty of obtaining food, since in this area quite a lot of merchants who peddle rabbits satay.