Month: October 2021

‘Lake Above the Lake’, These Are Interesting Facts About Sidihoni on Samosir Island

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Lake Toba is indeed a favorite tourist destination when visiting North Sumatra. The charm of beauty offered in this lake area is indeed never ending to be explored. One of them is the uniqueness of the ‘lake above the lake’. This nickname is familiar to local people and tourists when mentioning Lake Sidihoni, which is in the Lake Toba area. This lake is located on Samosir Island, which is an island in the middle of Lake Toba. That’s why, this lake nicknamed is the ‘lake above the lake’. Here are…

Getting to Know the Traditional Houses of West Kalimantan

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Indonesia is a country of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, where there are many provinces inhabited by various ethnic groups. Not only the culture and cuisine are different, the traditional house designs of each province are also different. Traditional house designs have their own philosophy and function. It’s no wonder that none of the designs are exactly the same, including the West Kalimantan traditional house belonging to the Dayak tribe named Rumah Radakng. Radakng’s house is often also referred to as a long house. This term really describes the state of a…

Diving at Sombu Beach, Wakatobi’s Underwater Paradise

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Traveling to Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, is not complete without trying diving or snorkeling tours. The reason is, Wakatobi is known for its white sand and clear sea. One of the famous spots in Wakatobi for diving is Sombu Beach. This white sandy beach with a row of coral reefs is always hunted by tourists. Sombu Beach is located in Wangi-Wangi District. The distance is about 30 minutes from Matahora Airport, or 20 minutes from the city center. At first glance, this coastline does not look so long. Even so, the…

Betawi Batik to Ondel-ondel Dolls, Featured Products of Betawi

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As the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta is not only famous for its skyscrapers and the title as one of the largest metropolitan cities in the world. There are many other unique things that Jakarta has to offer, one of them is the creative typical product of Betawi—the native people of Jakarta. As is known, Betawi tribe who inhabit Jakarta as well as parts of West Java and Banten have unique cultural products. For example, lenong. However, as time goes by, the existence of lenong is increasingly displaced and it…

The Wonderful Lorentz National Park in Papua – Indonesia

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Did you know that Indonesia has the largest national park in Southeast Asia? Yes, it turns out that Lorentz National Park in Papua, which was established in 1997, was designated as the largest national park in Southeast Asia by UNESCO, even the UN agency has designated Lorentz National Park in Papua as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Lorentz National Park in Papua is designated as the largest national park in Southeast Asia by UNESCO based on its area, which is 2,505,600 ha in accordance with the letter of…

Best Family Travel Destinations in Indonesia

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image credit to @batunightspectacular For some people, there is nothing more enjoyable than spending time with family. At the same time, it became the glue of togetherness and created beautiful memories with parents and relatives. To enjoy these happy moments, there are many ways you can do, such as visiting zoos and theme parks, doing glamor camping (glamping) in mountainous areas, or simply stayingcation at five-star hotels. Well, to add inspiration for a fun vacation with your family, here are some interesting activities you can do while traveling in several…

Indonesia’s Heritage Collection: Van Der Wijck Fort -Kebumen

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One of the many Dutch heritage forts, Van Der Wijck Fort is unique because the entire building is made of red brick. You’ve seen? This fort with an octagonal plan looks more charming with its red color, compared to Dutch forts which are generally colorless or white. It looks like the fort from the front and inside uses red bricks, but still with the characteristics of a Dutch fort in Indonesia which has a large building structure, such as windows, doors and rooms. With an area of 3606,625 square meters,…

The Uniqueness of Koja Doi Tourism Village in East Nusa Tenggara

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Koja Doi Village is located in East Alok sub-district, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Visitors can access this village by boat with a travel time of about 40 minutes from Nangahale Harbor. Koja Doi is one of the tourist villages that won the Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Award (ISTA) from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. This village offers marine tourism, nature tourism, and cultural tourism. Koja Doi Village has several spot to visit, such as the site of the 1992 tsunami, a stone bridge, ancient rock hills, and…

Exploring the Life of Toba Batak Tribe in Huta Tinggi Tourism Village

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Lake Toba not only offers natural tourism, but also cultural tourism. One of the cultural attractions that can be visited is Huta Tinggi Village on Samosir Island, North Sumatra. This village offers tour packages with the life of the Batak people theme who live in the area. If you choose the tour package, visitors will participate in various local community activities, from milking buffalo, to enjoying the view of the lake on the hill. Playing Musical InstrumentsHuta Tinggi Village visitors will be greeted by the strains of traditional Batak music…

Limbong Kamandang Waterfall in West Sulawesi, Beauty Like A Curtain of Rain

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If you are visiting Polewali Mandar, it’s a good idea to play around at Limbong Kamandang Waterfall. This waterfall is located in Kurrak Village, Tapango District, Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi.Departing 35 kilometers from Polewari Mandar City, Limbong Kamandang Waterfall stretches to offer its stunning natural charm.The natural panorama in this area is very beautiful and natural. The cool air, the shade of the trees, is even more beautiful with the waterfall curtain that rises about 100 meters high.The beauty of Limbong Kamandang Waterfall can be seen very clearly from…