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Playing with Snakes in Nisa Kapa Island
Posted on January 2, 2012 | No CommentsBima is not just a stopover city for foreign tourists who want to visit the Komodo National Park. This region led by the Sultan of Bima, also has many attractions, not only The Asi Mbojo Museum which is the place of goods to the royal heritage. In the eastern most tip of the West Nusa Tenggara, located the Nisa Kapa Island which is filled with tame snakes. Generally, the adventurous tourists cruise The Benoa Bali by boat and then stop in tourist islands ranging from Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air in Lombok to Moyo Island in Sumbawa, Satonda in Dompu, and Gili Banta for diving or snorkeling to observe the natural beauty of the sea. Each ship carrying ten Caucasians. In the Nisa Kapa Island, they linger for up to four hours. There are thousands of sea serpent live around this island. The snakes are on the sidelines of the rock... -
Diving in Komodo Island, Indonesia
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsKomodo Island is located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands, Indonesia. As the natural habitat of komodo, this island is the Komodo National Park managed directly by the central government. Komodo Island in the eastern island of Sumbawa and separated by Sape Strait. Until June 2011, the number of komodo in Komodo National Park are less than 1700. Not only the charm of the animals are presented on Komodo Island, the under-sea nature wealth are also offered by the island. Bright colors and exotic marine life makes great charm for divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. When diving in the waters around Komodo Island, you can see pristine reefs and Mantas stingrays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, dugongs, pelagic, sea horses, nadibranch, fish, frogs, and various other types of fish are dancing. Underwater plateau varies with the wall of cliffs, peaks, plateaus, slopes, caves, and various channels that have various colors, sizes and various types... -
Tangkahan North Sumatera, Tangkahan Nature Reserve
Posted on September 10, 2011 | No CommentsVisit www.amazingsumatra.com Lying between the Malacca Strait to the east and the deep blue waves of the Indian Ocean to the west, North Sumatra is close to mainland Asia, just an hour flight away from Singapore. A gateway to the second largest island of Indonesia, this province features pristine tropical rainforest, the spectacular Bukit Barisan mountain range, lush paddy fields and plantations, colourful coral reefs, and world class rafting and paragliding sites. North Sumatra is also the home of the Batak people and their ancient culture, shaped by megalithic, Hindu, Christian and Islamic influences. Batak clans are proud of their elaborate wedding ceremonies, their beautiful weaving and the stunning prow-shaped roofs of their traditional houses on stilts. The natural highlight of North Sumatra is the 8600 sq.km Gunung Leuser National Park, home to Sumatran tigers, elephants, rhinoceros, and the largest flower in the world, the 1-m wide Rafflesia arnoldii. Located... -
Magical Lake Toba
Posted on August 9, 2011 | No CommentsMerely a three hours drive from Medan, Toba is the largest lake in Southeast Asia and covers a simply enormous area of 1707 square kilometres. Sitting in the middle of this massive expanse of water sits Pulau Samosir (Samosir Island) which is almost as large as Singapore! The lake was formed by an absolutely gargantuan volcanic eruption some 70,000 years ago and sits in what is the largest caldera on earth. In fact, you’d probably have to head into outer space to actually get a good view of this enormous, dormant, fire breather, such is its size. Samosir Island and the Toba area in gneeral are the spiritual and cultural homes of Indonesia’ mainly Christian Batak population, one of the country’s most vibrant and friendly ethnic groups. Toba used to be a very popular tourist destination in times past, although the number of arrivals has dwindled in more recent years.... -
Tanah Lot Temple in Bali
Posted on July 2, 2011 | No CommentsTanah Lot Temple is one of several famous tourist attractions in Bali. Tanah Lot is located in sub-province of Tabanan, approximately 30 km west from Denpasar. Every year, this place is visited more than one million domestic and international tourists. That’s why Tanah Lot Temple is considered as the tourism icon in Bali. The name of Tanah Lot is derived form the word “Tanah” which means earth and “Lot” which means the sea. So Tanah Lot means the small island floating on the sea. It is believed that Tanah Lot Temple was built by a priest named Niratha in the 15th century, to worship the Dewa Baruna or Bharata Segara, the god of the sea. Tanah Lot Temple is situated on the rock with 3 acre size and only about 20 m from the coast line. In front of the temple, there is a cave of holy snakes that is believed... -
Jam Gadang – The Big Ben of Indonesia
Posted on June 24, 2011 | 1 CommentJam Gadang is an icon of Bukittinggi, a city in West Sumatera, Indonesia. Jam Gadang is the Indonesian words for big clock. But it just a name, the clock is certainly big. The diameter of the clock is 80 centimeters, 26 meters tall and the dimension of the tower base is 13 meters in length and 4 meters wide. That’s why Jam Gadang which is located in the center of the city, at the edge of main market, Pasar Atas, becomes one of several famous tourist attraction in West Sumatera. Jam Gadang was built during the Dutch colonial era, 1926. It was a gift from the Queen to city’s controller. The designers are architects Yazin and Sutan Gigi Ameh. The structure of Jam Gadang itself has been renovated several times, for example the roof has been changed three times. The changes of Jam Gadang also as the reflection of changes... -
Introducing Togean Islands
Posted on June 22, 2011 | No CommentsTogean Islands (also known as Togian) which is located in Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia are probably not so well known yet (at least for now!). The Togean (or Togian) Islands are an archipelago which is consist of 56 islands and islets, 27 villages and 3 main ethnic groups. This archipelago is precisely located in the Gulf of Tomini which is also the border line of Central-Sulawesi and North-Sulawesi. The three largest islands you will find here are Togian, Batudaka, and Talatakoh. Beside these three islands, there are many other small islands, but most of them are still covered by thick forest. One aspect that makes this island famous is its marine life and the white sand beaches. Snorkling and diving are sereval activities to started with when you reach Togean Island. The dark green of the islands and the clear water is a perfect combination and many travelers has attracted to this island... -
Where to Visit Around Lake Toba?
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 1 CommentDanau Toba, or Lake Toba which is located in Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia is the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia (may be in the world!). Thousands of domestic and international tourist come to this place every year. There are several places of interest that I think you may not forget to visit while you are there. 1. Samosir Island Samosir Island is a popular tourist destination due to the vistas it offers. The tourist resorts are concentrated in the Tuktuk area and Ambarita. The island is the center of the Batak culture and many of this people’s artifacts remain on the island. Almost all of the tourist accommodation are concentrated on the small town of Tuktuk, which is one hour ferry ride across the lake from the town of Parapat. 2. Jangga Village Jangga is a village of native Bataks, located in the hills, on the main road to... -
Bali Will Make You Want to Stay
Posted on June 18, 2011 | No CommentsBali has something for everybody. This is a tropical island heaven which could have you coming back to get more. Bali is popularly accepted for families and couples alike, and will provide superb value holidays, whatever style of holiday getaway that you like. Whether you need an action packed holiday getaway, surfing, diving or snorkeling or just always like to chill out by the pool or relax on the coral beach locations then Bali offers it. This tropical isle can present all the things you might want to make the brilliant vacation and there’s a great deal to do and see that it will have you coming back to get a lot more. There’s so many islands in Indonesia but Bali is the top holiday-maker destination, beside Java or Sulawesi island. Its nestled in close proximity to the equator and it’s very warm all year around. Most of the guests... -
Raja Ampat Diving Paradise in Indonesia
Posted on May 20, 2011 | No CommentsRaja Ampat (which literally translates as “The Four Kings”) is the diving paradise in Indonesia. With over 1,426 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleratinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands), and 699 mollusk species, Raja Ampat offers some of the best diving in the world. Raja Ampat is located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province. Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. Raja Ampat is new regency which separated from Sorong regency at 2004. It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia. Formerly known as Irian Jaya, this...
