Year: 2013

Hotels In Bali Application For iPad, iPhone & Android

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Hotels In Bali application is accessible for iPad, iPhone and Android; and it valuables for those who want to go to Bali and those who want to choose a perfect stay according to the destination in some regions. There are categories of hotels, villas, resorts, home stays, motels and more, which is divided by the regions in Bali. Every details information in this category can also be shared via Facebook or Twitter and it east to access. Hotels In Bali application is your ideal choosing for perfect stay in Bali.…

Makepung, The Traditional Buffalo Race in Bali

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Makepung (Balinese), literally means ‘chasing around’  or Kejar-kejaran in Bahasa Indonesi. It is a tradition of buffalo racing which has been passed through generations in Bali’s society, specifically in Jembrana regency and it similar to Karapan Sapi or Bull racing in Madura, East Java. It started of as race between farmers during their spare time when they were plowing the field in the harvest season. At that time, they compete to race for goals using a cart tied up to the bull which controlled by a jockey. Today, the Makepung…

Indonesia Parliament Complex, Jakarta

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Indonesia Parliament Complex, which is also known as the DPR / MPR; is the place to meet members of the Assembly, the Regional Representative Council, and the House of Representatives. This Parliament Complex was established in March 8, 1965. At that time, The President Sukarno trigger to hold CONEFO (Conference of the New Emerging Forces) which is the container of all the New Emerging Forces. This building is consists of a dome-shaped building name Nusantara, Nusantara I or Lokawirasabha as height of 100 meters with 24 floors, Nusantara II, Nusantara…

Tanjung Kasuari, Sorong

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Tanjung Kasuari beach is located in Sorong city, West Papua. This tourism object is becomes one of the most visited tourism objects in Sorong and it has been visited almost everyday. It located around 7Km from down town of Sorong city, and it can be reach by using private vehicle or public transportation. The nuance in this beach is windy and it has white sandy  path along the beach, the clear water and coconut trees along the area. It so refreshing and tropical alike.  Moreover, the visitors can enjoy the sunset…

Muarajambi Temple; The Nominated Of Word Heritage, Jambi

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The Muarajambi Temple Compound Site is located in the Muarajambi Village, in the District of Maro Sebo, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province. From Jambi city, the site is less than 40 kilo-meters and can be reached by land transportation or through the river in one hour. The site is spread along 7.5 kilo-meters of the riverbanks of Batanghari River in which old canals or man-made rivers are positioned to connect the Batanghari River with the site. Based on archaeology research and historical sources, the Muarajambi Temple Compound Site was once…

Gedambaan Beach, Kotabaru – South Kalimantan

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  Gedambaan beach is known as Sarang Tiung beach, it located 14km from downtown of Kotabaru. Along the path to the beach, there will be exotic sightseeing like mountains view at the right side and ocean, beach and fisherman village at the left side. There are Bugis and Mandar Village community that coming from south Sulawesi as the immigrant. Gedambaan beach is the right choice for those who want to enjoy white sandy beach. This beach is administratively located in Gedambaan village, Pulau Laut Utara sub-district. There are restaurants, cottage…

Kerumutan Reserve Forest, Riau

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This wildlife reserve forest is spread in an area of ??1,332,169 ha and it inhabited by many species of flora and fauna that typical of lowland forest. Its area of mangrove trees decorated corridor through the Kampar River, that made ??it so special among other forests which spread across the island of Sumatra. Kerumutan reserve forest is a conservation area that located in Kerumutan sub-district and spreading across two districts namely Pelalawan and Indragiri Hulu, Riau Province. The forest boundary is the River of Indragiri, Kampar River, the East Coast…

Maratua Island, Berau – East Kalimantan

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  Maratua island is one of the outer islands in Indonesia that located in Sulawesi Ocean and it bordered with Malaysia. Maratua island is administratively located on Berau regency, East Kalimantan. Maratua is a small and long island, and it has sharply curve at the edge and it located at the south side of Tarakan city. Maratua Island is also part of Derawan Islands.   By the strategic location and the richness of its marine, Maratua island is now popular by the Travelers from many countries. The tourists who give…

Gua-Gua Island, Raas – Madura

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Gua-Gua Island, Raas Gua-gua is a village and an island in Raas area, Sumenep regency, Madura, East Java. Gua-gua is a small island in a group of islands in the east side of Madura island, and it located in the east side Raas island. The inhabitants that live in this island are being called as Gung Pangola, who are also the heredity of H.Ibrahim or Ilyas, the ancestor person of this island in ancient time. The local people are give him and his contributions good respect.   www.indonesia-tourism.com

Danau Kaco, Kerinci Seblat National Park – Jambi

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Danau Kaco or Mirror Lake; this unique lake is located in the middle of the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Kerinci District with blue water color that contrasts with the green foliage of trees around it. This lake can be reached from River City to a nearby village, Lempur village, within 45 minutes with four wheel drive vehicles. Further along the forest walk for 2.5 – 3 hours trip while enjoying the chirping of birds and other endangered species. When arriving at the lake, it is like heaven. It’s like in…