Borobudur, World’s Largest Buddhist Temple

[18 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | 220 views]

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the 9th century measuring 123 x 123 meters. Borobudur was completed centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
The name means “temple in the hills“, which comes from the word “bara“(temple or monastery) and “beduhur” (hills or high ground) in Sanskrit. Therefore, in accordance with …

Beras Basah Island, Truly Evocative Beauty

[16 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | 207 views]

The lighthouse is still standing upright on Beras Basah(eng: wet rice) Island. Soft sandy beaches are still fascinating with crystal-clear water. Any photography enthusiasts would regard it as an inviting target scene. But will it last forever?
Beras Basah Island, also known as Sand Island, listed as one of the well-known …

Lake Napabale, Southeast Sulawesi

[14 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | 176 views]

Lake Napabale is a brine lake lies at the foothill of Lohia village, Muna, Southeast Sulawesi. The lake is adjacent to the sea connected by a 30 meters long and 9 meters wide natural tunnel. Through this tunnel, Lake Napabale obtain water supply from the ocean.

The amount of water on …

Baluran National Park, Africa in Indonesia.

[10 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | 272 views]

It’s easy to reach the national park which covers about 25,000 acres. It’s 265 km from Surabaya(capital of East Java) or 6 hours drive, and it’s only 27 km from Ketapang Banyuwangi or no more than 45 minutes.
The entrance gate to the national park is located alongside the …

Beaches on Balikpapan, Cheap And Fun

[9 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | 135 views]

Segara Sari Manggar beach, often just called Manggar Beach, is number one tourist attraction in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. The location is a bit on the edge of town. But, no worries. The distance is only 9 kilometers from International Airport Sepinggan, gate of East Kalimantan.
To reach it is also easy. …

Singang Gila Waterfall, Tiu Kelep, and Batara Lenjang, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

[7 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | 366 views]

Hilly topography makes the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, has many waterfalls. Among many, there are three of the most famous waterfall in North Lombok regency. Namely, Singang Gila, Tiu Kelep, and Batara Lenjang, located in the Village Senaru, Bayan district.
Although derived from the same source, the Lake Segara …

Baturraden, Place of Pleasure with Natural Air

[6 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | 158 views]

Global warming makes some areas -which used to be cool-, hotter. Cool tourism places become the most sought for pleasure and recreation. One of them is Baturraden, in Banyumas region, Indonesia.
Geographically, Baturraden located on the slopes of Mount Slamet. The main attraction is a mountain tour. Pine forest and lush …

Muara Kuin Floating Market In The city Thousand Rivers, Banjarmasin

[26 Sep 2010 | Comments Off | 224 views]

Banjarmasin, the capital city of south Kalimantan also known as the city of Thousand Rivers. There are many rivers in the city, and river has become part of everyday life of local communities. Including the market, and so there is floating market on the river.

Visiting Banjarmasin Would not be …