places you should visit in Belitung,Indonesia

Country of the Rainbow aka the Pacific City is an amazing destination. Travelers can enjoy the landscape from the top of the lighthouse in the Pacific Islands Lengkuas to visit the lake that was once mined Kaolin.

Belitung started receiving public for its natural beauty nicely depicted in the film Laskar Pelangi. Belitung is Kotai with a very long history. So many historic places in this city. There are relics of the ancient Dutch governors, lighthouse Lengkuas and also Dam pice. Many people who come to this city amazed with the natural scenery.

Fortunately I had the opportunity to visit this city. The most amazed me was the Pacific community has a lot of good coffee concoction. Make sure if you are into the Pacific, you have to try the coffee and do not forget to try the noodles Belitung. Unfortunately on this occasion I am not going to discuss about culinary in the Pacific.

My journey began with a cross the sea to the island of Galangal. I probably will not miss the opportunity to visit the lighthouse Lengkuas which became one of the icons in the Pacific.

Not complete us to the Pacific but not menggunjungi this lighthouse. This lighthouse has been there since the Dutch colonization. I also want to try to climb the lighthouse. I recommend for those who have asthma do not even try to climb this lighthouse. With spirit I also want to try to climb the lighthouse, although somewhat tired to ride but all i get paid after peak 

Tower height of approximately 50 meters this took me to see the beautiful view of the Pacific Islands, like in the movies. I believe our country has a natural landscape is no less than other countries, and one of the Pacific Islands.

Unfortunately there are still many local tourists littering, so the beach Lengkuas looks somewhat dirty. Sad to see our citizens more orderly in the land of others than in their own country.

Once satisfied with the ocean view I went menggunjungi other places. The second place that must be visited during an excursion to the Pacific, Kaolin Lake, the lake formed as a result of illegal tin mining. Sad it feels natural resources in the Pacific is taken by people who are not responsible, so many are not neglected former mining in the Pacific Islands.

Kaolin Lake is one lake that formed in the former mining. The lake is colored blue to amaze me with its color. Soft blue color that I rarely encounter in other lakes. I recommend for those who want to visit this lake, better at sunrise. Because the landscape more beautiful than the afternoon.

The last place that must be visited is the dam pice. Dam is a dam pice of Dutch heritage is still standing strong in the Pacific. Do not feel I have to go back to Jakarta, but my experience in the Pacific made ​​me remember that there are still many areas in Indonesia are very beautiful, just not affordable or forgotten by our society.

Animal Kingdom new attractions in Bandung

Bandung already had another vehicle for new and exciting vacation for the family. This time, Trans Studio Mall (TSM) has 'Animal Kingdom'. This is a unique zoo doll.

Various animals from Africa and live in tropical rain forests such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, deer, impala, wildebeest can be found directly on this vehicle. detikTravel already tried the fun of this vehicle.

When entering into this vehicle, first visitors will be invited to take pictures with stuffed lion background, mooses (moose) and deer. Then, proceed to play enjoy rides through the bridge 'Nile River Bridge', and then proceed with the adventure in the 'Savanna', pass protection is 'Rain Forest' and climb 'Mount Kilimanjaro'.

Well, after an adventure, visitors are invited to learn more about dean with animals in Africa. Starting from a family of monkeys and gorillas, followed by a closer look at hippos and elephants families were large, and the giraffe whose height reached 2.4 meters.

The dolls in this zoo did look like the original. Manufacturers doll Hansa as the owner of the dolls in this vehicle is producing replica dolls similar to the animals in their natural habitat.

Besides seeing the stuffed animal cute, in this vehicle is also information and knowledge about these animals. Animal Kingdom is suitable for children educational facilities.

"In it there is also information about endangered animals are also protected animals. We want visitors who come here not only entertained but also to educate the children," said Marcom Manager Trans Studio Mall, Triya Filia Santi, in Trans Studio Mall on Tuesday (04/06/2013).

Entrance to the zoo this doll just pay Rp 40 thousand and will get a free photo frames with stuffed animals. This doll zoo can be visited from June 1 until June 30, 2013, from 10:00 am until 21:00 pm.

Sipiso Piso Waterfall in North Sumatra

Sipiso Piso Waterfall. Besides Lake Toba, the other attractions are quite famous in North Sumatra is Sipiso-piso. This waterfall has a height of 120 meters and look beautiful from a distance. The atmosphere is cool and you can play water in there.

Sipiso-piso is very well known as a tourist attraction in North Sumatra. Being in Karo District, this waterfall has a height of 120 meters.

Sipiso Piso Waterfall in North Sumatra

From the parking lot we could see Sipiso-Piso dann beauty of Lake Toba. Therefore I immediately agreed when a friend offered to visit this attraction.

To reach the base of the waterfall we had to descend hundreds of steps. But when I got on base, it's very fun to play in the fresh water of this waterfall waves. It feels no regret even have to make a foot complain because down the stairs so much.

Snorkeling and diving in Raja Ampat was full of sensation

Snorkeling and diving in Raja Ampat was full of sensation. A wide variety of fish, from fish to fish nemo rays will be very easy to find under the sea. Coral reefs were beautiful, the sea is also very clear! 

My friends and the media are invited Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Government of Raja Ampat, choose Waiwo as a spot for snorkeling, Waigeo Island. Waiwo location not far from the capital of Raja Ampat in Waisai.

Towards Waiwo Friday (19/10/2012) and then, we took a road trip up and down the hill, not over 1 hour from Waisai. The natural beauty of the district carved out 9-year-old is very intriguing. The road we traveled was casted cement, because the landscape is tortuous. On either side of the road, lined leafy trees very high nan. The air was still fresh, despite the scorching heat typical of Papua burning the skin.

Diving and snorkeling spots in Waiwo, are in a very comfortable resort. Several shades of wood and thatched cottages tassels arranged neatly. The rent of Rp 450 thousand per head per day. The rent per room not per person but the stay. Expensive is not it? However, quite in keeping with the charm of the natural beauty that we can enjoy.

But, this time we did not stay at the tourist lodges. Our goal is to Waiwo for snorkeling and diving! We walked straight to snorkeling and diving equipment rental, not far shore Waiwo. To rent a relatively cheap tool, and its use is not restricted day. Our snorkel equipment rental amounting to Rp 50 thousand, while the diving equipment, the price is $ 500 thousand.

After selecting suitable equipment, we immediately run leads to a wooden bridge pier, about 500 meters out to sea. The color of sea water in the green Waiwo clear, colorful fish swirling around the pillars of ironwood dock people's buffer.

In the middle of the wooden bridge was built thatched houses, a very exotic look from the shoreline. This is where we were wearing diving equipment. We then descended the stairs, and 'byurr' busy-busy we plunge into the clear water nan

Information cheap accomodation in Raja Ampat Papua, Indonesia

Traveling to Raja Ampat, West Papua, requires no small cost. High cost of aircraft, boat, and the resort, make a traveler bite the fingers. But do not worry, there are 3 cheap accommodation there to save costs. Want to know? 

Beauty of Raja Ampat is well known to the ears of foreign traveler. There you can play on the islands with white sand, dive look unique animals such as the carpet sharks, or staring at the beautiful islands of height.

However, the high cost of transport and accommodation into several obstacles. Just imagine, the normal cost of a round-trip plane ticket from Jakarta to West Papua could touch the figure of USD 6 million. In addition, boat rental can range from $ 1-6 million and luxury resorts set prices ranging from Rp 1 million per night.

But, it turns out there are some cheap lodging in Raja Ampat. Cost per night even range from Rp 350 thousand to Rp 500 thousand. detikTravel opportunity to come to the lodgings some time ago. Although cheap, around the inn there are beaches and clear seas.

Compiled detikTravel, Monday (01/21/2013) the following three cheap lodging in Raja Ampat:

1 Waiwo Dive Resort, Waisai

Waiwo Dive Resort is a resort at a low cost. The resort is located on the island of Waisai, which is the center of the capital of Raja Ampat. People of the port or harbor Tourism Waisai, this resort can be reached by car about 30 minutes.

"This is the cheapest resort in Raja Ampat and also has an Indonesian. Stay here costs Rp 450 thousand per person per night," said Berto, dive guide and manager of the resort to detikTravel some time ago.

Here there are 12 cottages, which can be filled in one cottagenya 3-4 people. Facilities in the cottagenya is mattress, fan, and a bathroom. Green forest atmosphere, be refreshing when you sit in front of the cottage.

Fun again, this resort is located on the beach. Beach sand was very white and soft. You can swim and relax on the beach until satisfied. In addition, you can also feed the fish at the pier seaside. Staying take bread or biskuti, and cast into the water. Before long, the fish with various kinds of colors and sizes will come over. Funny!

"Here also can snorkel, costs Rp 50 thousand per day to rent the tools. Diving package is also able, including boat diving 1-4 times the price of Rp 550 thousand per person," said Berto explained.

2 Homestay in Arborek Island

If you want to interact more closely with the people of Raja Ampat, you can spend the night in a homestay on the island Arborek. The island is located about 1 hour from Waisai Island. You can rent a boat to come to this island.

"We're here homestay, the tariff is Rp 350 per room per person. A room can be filled with two people, and includes food," said village chief Arborek, David
Interestingly, Arborek island itself is an island filled with white sand. Wherever your feet step, only white sand in front of the eyes. Gorgeous!

In Arborek, you also can swim and snorkel around the beach, one of the beautiful spots is near the dock. Look at the large starfish and a clown fish or better known as nemo fish. Coral reefs also form various kinds. Gorgeous!

In addition, there is a near Arborek Manta Point. That's where you can dive to depths of 15 meters to meet manta fish with a large size. You can swim and see the fish behavior with the size of yards and yards of the panjanya. Play bubbles coming from your dive toward manta fish gills. Look, the fish was as if dancing for joy because it tickled by the bubbles. It was funny.

Arborek also known as craftsmen hat. You can buy hats typical Arborek, whose size is large and shaped like a manta fish. It costs about USD 250-400 thousand. Hats are unique and must be purchased.

3 Homestay in Sawing Rai

One more homestay with a low cost in Raja Ampat, namely Rai Sawing Island. In contrast to the homestay in Arborek located on the beach, homestay in Sawing Rai is located on top of the sea water at the shoreline. You can see the clear blue sea water with fish swimming from the top of the room. Cool!

"For the homestay, it costs Rp 500 thousand per person per malamSalah one activity that you can do in your room is near the fish feeding or feeding fish. Wheat dough you will be given by the mama (call for adult women) there. Fulfill your hands by the batter and then dip in the water, the fish will soon come biting your finger. Geli!

In addition to diving and snorkeling, you can also see the activity bird watching or bird of paradise close. No need binoculars, as birds of paradise is only two meters above you.

"Looking at the birds of paradise while at 7 a.m. to 09:00 am and 16:00 to 17:00 CEST CEST afternoon, and the weather should be sunny. If you want to feed the fish and see birds of paradise, just pay Rp 100 thousand," continued Louis menejlaskan.

Well, that's three cheap lodging in Raja Ampat. Not only cheap, but there are many exciting activities that you can do around the inn. Let's walk to the Raja Ampat !. There are 5 homestay here, "said the chief Sawing Rai, Louis Dimara

Garuda Indonesia Airport services better than KLM and Qantas

Garuda Indonesia is among the 10 carriers with the world's best airport service. The national airline was ranked 7th, at the top of the Dutch airline KLM Qantas even Australia. 

This year, back Skytrax World Airline Awards announced. One category is the World's Best Airport Services alias service airline with the best airport in the world. 

Quoting from the World Airline Awards, Friday (07/18/2014), Garuda Indonesia was ranked 7th. The national carrier outperform such major airlines are KLM (the Netherlands), Qantas (Australia), and Dragonair (Hong Kong). 

The first rank is occupied by ANA All Nippon Airways (Japan), followed by EVA Air (Taiwan) in second. The national carrier of Thailand, Thai Airways ranked third. 

Fourth to sixth place by Asiana Airlines (South Korea), Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong), and Korean Air (South Korea). Here are 10 airline with service version of the world's best airport by Skytrax, in 2014:
1 ANA All Nippon Airways
2 EVA Air
3 Thai Airways
4. Asiana Airways
5. Cathay Pacific Airways
6. Korean Air
7 Garuda Indonesia
8. KLM
9. Qantas
10 Dragonair

Toraja Festival held in August 2014, South Sulawesi Tourism

Toraja in South Sulawesi synonymous with death ceremonies and megalithic culture. Toraja International Festival will be held on 11 to 13 August 2014. It's time to get to know everything about the Toraja of close!
"Toraja one of the important national asset, of heritage, culture, nature beautiful up. Nah, we want to promote the asset with this festival," said Wamenparekraf, in a press conference Nirwandar Toraja International Festival Floor Meeting Room 16, Building Seven charm, Jl Medan Merdeka Barat, Jakarta, Friday (18/07/2014) night.

Toraja Festival is an annual event in Toraja, which in 2014 this is the second time implementation. Toraja Festival will take place on 11 to 13 August 2014 the village of Kete Kusu.

"The opening will be opened with Opera Toraja, namely the colossal show which brings together dance, music and all the Toraja culture. Kete Kusu village itself is an ancient village which is 900 years old, it has become an incredible stage show," said chief organizer of the International Festival Toraja, Franki Raden.

Some interesting events at the festival, namely the Toraja Opera, World Music Dance, Textile & Craft Exhibition, Culture & Tourism Seminar and Coffee Corner. Travelers can see from the close cultural arts performances and Tastings steady Toraja coffee!

"World Music & Dance is performing the world's cultural diversity. Later will appear representative of the UK, Korea, Africa and Hungary, each bringing their culture," said Franki.

Tourists can see the traditional houses in the Toraja and dissolve in the performing arts and cultural excitement. Not only tourists in the country followed, the festival was also visited Toraja foreign tourists.

"With this festival Toraja increasingly known to the world," said Sapta.