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SEMAR

2010-11-08T19:04:00.001+07:00

Kyai Semar Badranaya Village is the name of the main character in a puppet panakawan most Javanese and Sundanese. This figure is reported as a nanny as well as adviser to the knights in the staging of the stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana. Of course, Semar name not found in the original manuscript is both epic Sanskrit-speaking, because this figure is the original poet's creation of Java.

History Semar

Semar Wayang JawaMenurut historian Prof. Dr. Slamet Muljana, Semar figure was first found in literary works titled Sudamala Majapahit Kingdom era. In addition in the form kakawin, Sudamala story also carved as a relief in a framed Sukuh Temple in 1439.

Semar is told as a servant or servants of the story the main character, namely Sahadewa of the Pandava family. Of course, Semar role not only as a follower, but also as a thrower humor to dilute the tense atmosphere.

In the next era, when the kingdoms of Islam developed in Java, puppet was used as a medium of propaganda. The stories that are staged around the Mahabharata who was already strong in the memory embedded Java community. One well-known scholars as cultural experts, such as Sunan Kalijaga. In staging puppet, a character Semar still maintained its existence, even more active role than in the story Sudamala.

In subsequent developments, the degree of Semar is increasing again. Javanese poets in their literary works tells Semar is not just ordinary commoners, melaikan incarnation Batara Ismaya, sister of Guru, the king of the gods.

The Origin and Birth

Semar Wayang GolekTerdapat several versions about the birth or origin of Semar. However, all mention of this figure as a god incarnate.

In the script narrated Fiber Kanda, ruler of heaven called Sanghyang Nurrasa has two sons named Sanghyang Single and Sanghyang Wenang. Because Sanghyang Single ugly, it also inherited the throne of heaven to Sanghyang Wenang. From Sanghyang Wenang kemudian bequeathed to his son Yeng named Guru. Single Sanghyang later became caretakers of the warrior lineage Guru, with the name of Semar.

In the script narrated Paramayoga, Sanghyang Sole was the son of Sanghyang Wenang. Single Sanghyang then married with Dewi Rakti, a daughter of king crab the genie named Sanghyang Yuyut. From the marriage was born a tangible mustika egg which later turned into two men. Both were each given a name Ismaya to who is black, and Manikmaya to the white. Ismaya feel inferior, so make Sanghyang Sole less pleasing. Celestial throne was inherited by Manikmaya, later titled Guru. Meanwhile Ismaya only natural given the position as ruler Sunyaruri, or residential group spirits. Ismaya eldest son who has a child named Batara Wungkuham named Janggan Smarasanta round-bodied, or abbreviated as Semar. He was a descendant of Guru nanny named Resi Manumanasa and continue until the children and grandchildren. In special circumstances, can permeate Ismaya Semar Semar so that even a person who's very feared, even by the gods though. So according to this version, Semar is the grandson of Ismaya.

In the script narrated Purwakanda, Sanghyang Sole had four sons named Batara Puguh, Batara Ridge, Batara Manan, and Batara Samba. One day there was news that the throne of heaven will be passed on to Samba. This makes the third brother was jealous. Samba was kidnapped and tortured about to be killed. But the act was known by their father. Single Sanghyang have condemned his three sons became ugly. Puguh renamed Togog while the back is a Semar. Both were relegated to the world as a governess Samba descent, later titled Guru. Meanwhile Manan received forgiveness because he only went along with it. Manan kemudian title Batara Narada and was appointed as an advisor Guru.

In the script narrated Purwacarita, Sanghyang Single Rekatawati son was married to Goddess Sanghyang Rekatatama. From the marriage was born a luminous egg. Single Sanghyang with feeling upset so slammed that egg split into three parts, the shell, white, and egg yolks. All three of each transformed into a man. Derived from the shells are named Antaga, derived from egg whites Ismaya named, while derived from kuningnya Manikmaya named. On a day Antaga and Ismaya disagree because each wants to be the heir to the throne of heaven. Both also entered the race to swallow the mountain. Antaga tried to devour the mountain with a single swallow, but it had an accident. His mouth was torn and his eyes widened. Ismaya using other means, namely by eating the mountain bit by bit. After passing all parts of the mountain bebarpa day was moved into the body Ismaya, but it did not work out. As a result since then Ismaya any round bodied. Single Sanghyang ambition and greed wrath knowing that his two sons. They were sentenced to be caretakers Manikmaya descent, who was then appointed as the king of heaven, titled Guru. Antaga and Ismaya had come down to earth. Each Togog name and Semar.

Genealogy and Family

In the puppet is told, Batara Ismaya while still in heaven had an arranged marriage with a cousin named Goddard Senggani. From that marriage were born ten children, namely:

* Batara Wungkuham
* Batara Surya
* Batara Candy
* Batara Tamburu
* Batara siwah
* Batara Kuwera
* Batara Yamadipati
* Batara Kamajaya
* Batara Mahyanti
* Goddess Darmanastiti

Semar as a manifestation Ismaya serve for the first time to the Resi Manumanasa, ancestor of the Pandavas. On a day Semar tigers attacked two red and white. Manumanasa archery both so that changes to the original form, namely a pair of angel named Kanistri and Kaniraras. Thanks to the help Manumanasa, the second angel had been freed from the curse which they live. Kanistri later became the wife of Semar, and used to be called with the title Kanastren. Meanwhile, Kaniraras be Manumanasa wife, and his name was changed to Retnawati, because my older sister also named Kaniraras Manumanasa.

Couple Panakawan

In Central Javanese wayang, Semar is always accompanied by her children, namely Gareng, Petruk, and Bagong. But in fact all three are not the biological child of Semar. Gareng is the son of a preacher who has the curse and freed by Semar. Petruk was the son of a king Gandharwa nation. While Bagong created from the shadows thanks to word of powerful Semar Manumanasa Resi.

In Sundanese wayang, the sequence of children Semar is Cepot, Dawala, and Gareng. Meanwhile, in the Javanese wayang Timuran, Semar is only accompanied by one child only, named Bagong, who also has a son named Besut.

Physical Form

Calligraphy Java: SemarSemar have a very unique physical shape, as if he is a symbol of the depiction of the universe. Her body is round is a symbol of the earth, where mankind lives and other creatures.

Semar is always smiling, but the puffy-eyed. This description as a symbol of joy and sorrow. His face was old but his haircut style crest like a child, as a symbol of old and young. He androgynous men, but had breasts like a woman, as a symbol of male and female. He is incarnate god but live as the commoners, as a symbol of superior and subordinate.

Privileges Semar

Semar is the puppet characters created by local poet. Despite its status only as a servant, but keluhurannya parallel with King Krishna in the Mahabharata story. If the war Baratayuda according to the original version, an adviser to the Pandavas Krishna only one, then the puppet, the number increased to two, and which of them is Semar.

Semar in literature is only shown as a nanny Resi Manumanasa descent, especially the Pandavas which is the main character of the Mahabharata story. But in staging the theme of Ramayana puppet, the puppeteer is also used to display the Semar as a family caregiver or Sugriwa Sri Rama. As if Semar always appear in every staging puppet, no matter what title that is being narrated.

In wayang, Semar knight class act as caregivers, while Togog as caretakers of the giant. Semar is certain foster children in foster care can always beat Togog. This is actually a mere symbol. Semar is a picture of the little people at the same time blend celestial deity. So, if the government - which symbolized the warrior upbringing Semar - listening to the little people who like the voice of God, then he leads the country became a nation must have a superior and safe....

Batara Ganesha

2010-11-05T02:28:00.002+07:00

Ganesha is one of the famous god in Hindu religion and much revered by Hindus, who have a degree as a god of knowledge and intelligence, protective god, gods against disaster / catastrophe and the god of wisdom. Paintings and sculptures are found in various parts of India, including Nepal, Tibet and Southeast Asia. In the reliefs, sculptures and paintings, he often portrayed the elephant-headed, four-armed and plump. He is also known by the name of Ganapati, Winayaka and Pilleyar. In the tradition of wayang, he is called Bhatara Gana, and considered one son Bhatara Guru (Shiva). The various sects within the Hindu religion worship him regardless of class. The cult of Ganesha is wide to spread to the people of Jaina, Buddhist, and outside India. [1]

GanapatiMeskipun he was known to have many attributes, elephant-shaped head makes it easy to recognize. Ganesh mahsyur as "repellent of all obstacles" and more commonly known as "the god when starting a job" and "God of all odds" (Wignesa, Wigneswara), "protector of art and science", and "the god of intelligence and wisdom." He is regarded as beginning a ceremony and invoked as patron / observers during the purposes of writing papers in the ceremony. [2] Some books contain mystical anecdotes associated with his birth and explain certain characteristics.

Ganesha emerged as a particular deity with the typical form in the 4th century until the 5th century AD, during the Gupta period, although he inherited traits vanguard in the days of pre-Vedic and Vedic. [3] fame rose quickly, and he included among the five major gods in the teachings of Smarta (a Hindu denomination) in the 9th century. The sect of devotees called Ganapatya, (Sanskrit: ga? Apatya), who considered the god Ganesha as the main, appeared during that period. [4] The main book is dedicated to Ganesh Ganesapurana, Mudgalapurana, and Ganapati Atharwashirsa.

Etymology and other names

Statue of Ganesh from Karnataka, IndiaGanesa have many titles and names of praise, including Ganapati and Wigneswara. Degree in Hindu religion that was used as tribute, namely Sri (Sanskrit: sri, also spelled Shri or Shree) is often added in front of his name. One way that well-known in the worship Ganesha Ganesha Sahasranama is by singing, a prayer pronunciation of "a thousand names Ganesha". Each name in sahasranama contain different meanings and represent different aspects of Ganesha. At least there are two versions of the Ganesha Sahasranama, one of the version taken from Ganeshapurana, namely Hindus to honor Ganesha literature.

The name Ganesha is a compound word in Sanskrit, composed of Gana said, means the group, the crowds, or the grouping system, and Isha (Sanskrit:??; Isa), means ruler or leader. [5] The word when associated with Ganesha Gana often refers to the Gana, half god creature troops who become followers of Shiva. [6] The term is more generally means the group, class, community, association or union. [7] Ganapati, Ganesa another name, is a compound word consisting of Gana said, which means "group", and starch, meaning "regulator" or "leader". [7] The Book of Amarakosha, the Sanskrit dictionary, has a list of eight other names Ganesa: Winayaka, Wignaraja (same as Wignesa), Dwaimatura ( who has two mothers), Ganadipa (equal to Ganapati and Ganesha), Ekadanta (who has one tusk), Heramba, Lambodara (who has a belly like a pot, or, literally, a hanging belly), and Gajanana (the elephant-faced) . [8]

Painting EkadantaWinayaka (Sanskrit: Vinayaka) is the common name for Ganesha that appears in the Hindu Puranas and Tantric Buddhism. [9] This name reflects the title of the eight famous Ganesha temples in Maharashtra that mahsyur as astawinayaka. Name Wignesa (Sanskrit: vighnesa) and Wigneswara (Sanskrit: vighnesvara) (Lord of obstacles) refers to its main task in Hindu mythology as the creator as well as refugee all odds (vighna).

The name that mahsyur for Ganesha in the Tamil language is Pille or Pilleyar ("child"). A. K. Narain distinguish the meaning of these terms by saying that pille means a "child" while pilleyar means a "noble child". He added that the words pallu, Pella, and Pell in the Dravidian family of languages means "tooth or ivory elephant", but more commonly means "elephant". [10] A writer named Anita Raina Thapan adding that the root word pille in the name Pillaiyar probably originally meant "young elephants", because the word pillaka in Pali means "young elephants". [11]

Batara Guru

2010-11-05T02:09:00.001+07:00

Guru (Manikmaya, Lord Shiva) is the god who ruled the heavens. He who set the revelation to the puppets, prizes, and the sciences. Guru has a magic (wife) Goddess Uma, and have several children.

Here is the sequence of children's Guru, starting from the most first-born (according to the Javanese wayang tradition):
1. Batara Sambu
2. Batara Brahma
3. Batara Indra
4. Batara Bayu
5. Batara Vishnu
6. Batara Ganesha
7. Batara Kala
8. Hanuman

Bathara GuruBetara Master is created from the glittering lights by Hyang Tunggal. The creation in conjunction with light-colored dusky which is the origin would Ismaya (Semar). By Hyang Tunggal then decided if Manikmaya Suryalaya's ruling, while Ismaya down to earth to take care of the Pandavas. As for the time Guru was created, he felt the most perfect and no defects. By Hyang Tunggal Manikmaya know that feeling, then said if Manikmaya Hyang Tunggal will have a weak defect in the foot, striped on the neck, bercaling, and four sleeves.
Guru is very sorry to hear words of Hyang Tunggal, and his saying that actually happened. One time Manikmaya feel very thirsty, and he found the lake. When drinking water lake, which turns the water is poisonous, then dimuntahkannya back, then he got a stripe on the neck disability. When the birth of Prophet Jesus, Manikmaya also came to watch. Attention to that man at birth is very weak legs. Instantly, his legs were afflicted, and a weakened left leg Manikmaya.

When he quarreled with his wife Goddess Uma, dikutuknya Manikmaya by Goddess Uma, for he bercaling like a giant, then bercalinglah Manikmaya. When Manikmaya see human being praying that his shirt covering his body, then laugh because he thought the man Manikmaya sleeved four. So once sleeved empatlah Manikmaya.

This is one of the efforts of cultural dehinduisasi Javanese wayang Walisongo conducted in an attempt to use puppets as a means of spreading Islam in Java. Another example is the mention of Drona to be Durna (insult), the story of Yudhishthira should mention the phrase shahada before entering heaven and others. Betara Master is the only shadow puppets depicted in the position facing forward, toward humans. This is apat seen from the position of his feet. Just because the form of puppets, so he turned to the side. Vehicle (vehicle animal) Guru is the cow Nandini.

Flying Fish

2010-09-30T18:38:00.005+07:00

i believe i can fly...

i believe i touch the sky...

do you know a piece of lyric above?
3 months ago it was really happen to me..
i drove a big float, but they call it Flying Fish. May be it's like a fish and Fly.
That was pull by a boat.. suddenly, that big fish was Flying...wow....

Very intersting...come on...visit Bali NOW!!!!!!!!!!

Tour Three in One

2010-03-07T12:56:00.002+07:00

Once past the booth, the sound of the flowing river water was clear. No more than ten paces from the counter, lay directly cooling the natural landscape the eye. Protruding from the natural scenery is Bantimurung waterfall.

Waterfall came from a surge of water that flows from the top and rock crawl with a height of about 30 meters from the ground. The thunderous waterfalls throughout the day. Uniquely, the landscape can be enjoyed while swimming near dikolam natural waterfall is. The water was cool because it comes from mountain springs.

Visitors can simply enjoy the cool water bath or swim among the hollows of the river under the waterfall. Tired of swimming, visitors can rest in small huts located on the riverbank.

Resting after a swim felt more tired with the availability of special snacks Maros. Among them are songkolo, this special food made from glutinous rice milk given. There is also a heavier foods such as yellow rice served with fried noodles, oseng-oseng tempeh and fish.

The right time to visit Bantimurung is in March. In peak season, usually managing to complete the tour location with child's play. One of them is BomBom Car.

After enjoying the waterfall Bantimurung, travel can proceed along the cave with prehistoric. Batu Caves and the Cave of Dreams. Two cave stalactites and stalakmit present. Long and tapering shape. The centerpiece has a hair hole.

A little extra struggle necessary to achieve these two caves. Two caves were located on a mountainside Bulusaraung or just above the waterfall Bantimurung. There are thousands of stairs to reach the caves. This is certainly a fun challenge for fans of adventure.

Once finished climbing thousands of steps, visitors were treated to the scene immediately Dream cave. Need help light the lamp to come in and enjoy the beauty and stalakmit stalactites in the cave. That said, the cave length reaches 800 meters.

In general, stalactites hanging from the ceiling of the cave long-tapering shape. But there are some uniquely shaped, like chickens, cats and a baby face. The most interesting stalactites stalactites attention is the distinctive voice led the hit.

Caution needed when down the cave. Because, many bats are hanging from the ceiling of the cave. Exciting and challenging journey that will take about 30 minutes.
Exciting challenge it at the end of the journey. In order to get out of the cave dream, visitors must walk up and through a small gap at the end of the cave.

After completing the journey through the cave, new visitors can understand why the place was called the Dream cave. All who experienced the time of entry, down to the exit of the cave was like a dream.

Visit Jakarta, Enjoy Jakarta!!

2010-02-12T15:36:00.003+07:00

All people in Indonesia know Jakarta. This city is very-very crowded..i have been visiting in jakarta for 4 days...Yesterday, i and my friends go to the MONUMEN NASIONAL, we call it MONAS. I never see that building directly, but yesterday i saw that. Its A Big Building, thad had a big gold in the top and the shape like a fire. I proud be Indonesian, Because since that building was creating, indonesia isn't advance country. But We Could create a big building. Talking about Jakarta, alot places that you can enjoy. Instead Monas, Jakarta has a big Mosque, Its name "istiklal".

Batur Mountain "Enjoy The Sunrise On The Top"

2010-02-09T09:59:00.003+07:00

Bali Has alot of amazing holiday places, not only in kuta, sanur or Ubud, but also others places like Batur Mountain. Do you love climbing? if you like, i recomend you to climb that Mountain.
Onesly, i dont really like climbing, but my friends suddenly picked me up in the evening. They said, its challenge for me Climbing in the dark night. Wow, the first experience for me to climbing the Batur Mountain.
I asked to my friend, why we have to climb at night? They said, if we climb the mountain at night so that when we reached the top we could see the sun rise. Ow..i think its a good idea..

Thanks to a vigorous campaign, this time climbing has become a mascot tour of Mount Batur. And not only climb to the top of Mount Batur, lately there are many tourists who make tracking activity in the region. Tracking them to do with or around Lake Batur Batur Caldera.Therefore, this activity is known as Tracking Batur Caldera. This is the location of the new climb, a far more challenging than the previous location because the location along the climb there are also a number of tourist attractions, such as rock climbing and burial in Trunyan Hindus..

Mount Batur is located approximately 64 kilometers northeast of Denpasar city, and entered in the subdistrict of Kintamani, Bangli regency. There are several versions of the mountain and kalderanya, but some sources state that Mount Batur from ancient mountain huge and had several times broke, two caldera formed. Well, Mount Batur caldera appeared in the middle of it. Mount Batur itself had erupted in 1849, 1888, 1904, 1927, 1963, 1968, 1974 and 1994, with the largest eruption in 1927.

Currently, Batur Caldera became the most popular areas for climbing objects. According to the record number of Toyabungkah hotelier, where the start of the climb, had almost all the tourists who stay in Toyabungkah make the climb to Mount Batur. Only a few (five percent) are not climbing. While now, 90 percent of tourists to climb Mount Batur Caldera, only five percent who climbed Mount Batur, and the rest do not climb.

What is so special about this mountain? question may appear in your mind. According to the foreign tourists who often climb the mountain shelf has several features that are not owned by any other mountains. Mount Batur has long been known as a place to climb. Once, around 1980's, students and students of nature lovers, often make the climb to the top of this mountain. At first, the students climb Mount Batur in the afternoon. That, too, they did just a hobby to look for edelweis flowers as souvenirs. But then, they 'change direction' to climb Mount Batur in the early morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise.

Once tourists often feel worried would trouble finding a place to stay in the village of Toyabungkah. Now, it does not need to worry there. There, dozens of hotels available jasmine with a nice facility. Room rental costs fairly low, not more than Rp 200 thousand per night with a room that could be occupied by two people. For those of you who want an atmosphere of 'natural', just rent a tent from a local hotel. You can set up camp in the area of the hotel, which is providing the location for camping.

foreign tourists who come to the group usually choose to rent a tent because they are more like a natural. Staying at Toyabungkah is the best option for tourists who want to climb the peak of Mount Batur. At least, first tourists can adapt to nature, especially adjusting to the air in the cool Batur area.

Do not want to stay in Toyabungkah? Okay to stay in Denpasar or elsewhere. But, this means you will waste time, because the tourists have to get up early morning to get to the place of ascent. ''If there are obstacles on the road, we'll be late to climb and can not see the sunrise. This loss was not being able to enjoy maximum natural beauty of Mount Batur,''said Tria, employees of Bank Indonesia Denpasar, who recently climbed Mount Batur and enjoying the beautiful panorama of sunrise nan. if you are challenged to see the sunrise at the top of the mountain this shelf? Come to seeing .. Visit Indonesia.

Weh Island "The Hidden Paradise"

2010-02-08T09:27:00.002+07:00

We or WEh island. have you ever heard berfore? maybe little people know this island.Pulau Weh (or We) is a small volcanic island located in the northwest of Sumatra Island. The island was once connected to the island of Sumatra, but later separated by the sea after a volcano eruption last time in the Pleistocene era. [1] The island is located in the Andaman Sea. Largest city on the island of Weh, Sabang, is located in the western Indonesia.

The island is famous for its ecosystem. The Indonesian government has set the region as far as 60 km ² from the edge of the island both in and out as nature reserves. Big-mouthed sharks can be found on the coast of this island. In addition, this island is the only habitat for threatened status of frogs, Bufo valhallae (genus Bufo). Coral reefs around the island is known as a habitat for various

There are four small islands around Pulau Weh: Klah, Rubiah, Seulako, and Rondo. Among the four, Rubiah famous as tourist dive for coral reefs. Rubiah a haven Indonesian Muslims to perform pilgrimage to the sea before and after the Mecca.

Pulau Weh is generally composed of two types of rock, ie rock Tuf marina and the core. Tuf marinas found along the coast almost to the height of 40 to 50 meters. Tuf the widest layer obtained around the city of Sabang, off the coast of the narrow-lined. Small rocks are volcanic rocks are andesitic.

Based on the region, it appears that the western Pulau Weh is most severe topography. Kris Sarongs starting from the highest peak in the east, there are three rows of berjolak back into the West Sea, so the valleys in between the narrow back.

Topography in the east of the mountains that there is a direction from north to south that separates the East Weh Island with the rest. Mount Leumo Mate is the highest peak. In this section there is a layer Tuf larger marinas. Between eastern and western parts there are two rivers flow, namely Laot Man River and Sungai Raya. This area is a slenk of a fleksun (imperfect standards).

Enjoy Restoran In Bali

2010-02-05T19:58:00.003+07:00

These are alot of restoran in bali that you can enjoy

Kuta include Tuban, Legian and Seminyak

* Antique Restaurant & Bar

Jalan Dhyana Pura (ex-gado gado street) - Abimanju arcade no 7 Seminyak- Kuta - Bali
- Phone:+62 361 730 907
- Fax:+62 361 739 840

* Bali Cyber Cafe
9 Kompleks Sriwijaya, Jalan Patih Jelantik, Kuta 80361, Bali
- Telephone: +62 361 761326 or 762290
- Fax: +62 361 762292

* Bali Aussie, Legian
69X Melasti St Kuta ( JL Legian end )
- Telephone : +62 361 751 910

* Cafe Luna
Open 7 days a week from 6pm until 2am
Jln Raya Seminyak, Kuta - Bali
Tele
Cafe Moka, Legian

* Daddy's Cafe, Tuban
* Esmirada Mediterranean, Seminyak
* Fabios Ristorante Italiano, Seminyak
* FukuMimpi, Tuban
* Fukutaro Japanese, Legian
* Fukutaro Paradiso, Kuta
* Gado Gado Restaurant, Seminyak
* Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant, Tuban
* Gosha Restaurant, Legian
* Gracie Kelly's Irish Pub, Tuban
* Green Garden, Tuban
* Hard Rock Cafe, Kuta
* Indo-National, Legian
* Kafe Batan Waru, Tuban
* Kafe Warisan, Seminyak
* Kopi Pot, Legian
* Kori Restaurant & Bar, Kuta
* Ku dé Ta, Seminyak
* Kuni's Japanese Restaurant, Seminyak
* Ma Joly Beach Restaurant, Tuban
* Made's Warung, Seminyak & Kuta, WS2
* Maccaroni Club, Kuta
* Mama's German Restaurant, Kuta
* Mykonos Greek Taverna, Seminyak
* Papa's (Italian) Cafe, Kuta
* Pica Tapas Bar, Kuta
* Poppies Restaurant, Kuta
* Queen's Tandoor, Seminyak
* SA Cafe, Tuban
* Sana Restaurant, Legian
* Santa Fe, Seminyak
* Shabu Shabu Tei, Tuban
* The Bush Telegraph Pub, Seminyak
* The Flying Piano, Legian
* The Living Room, Seminyak
* Toscana/Ultimo, Seminyak
* Trio's Cafe, Kuta
* Un's Paradise, Kuta
* Venue @ the Moon, Petitenget
* Veranda Restaurant, Seminyak
* Warung Bonita, Seminyak/Batubelig
* Warung Sobat, Seminyak/Batubelig
* Yakiniku Fukutaro, Tuban
* Zanzibar, Seminyak

Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa & Jimbaran

* Arak Bali, Nusa Dua
* Bella Singaraja, Jimbaran
* Bumbu Bali, Tanjung Benoa
* KO Japanese Restaurant, Jimbaran
* Quattro, Jimbaran
* Sharkey's Cafe, Jimbaran
* Tao Restaurant, Tanjung Benoa
* Teba Cafe, Jimbaran
* Uluwatu Cafe, Jimbaran
* Warung Mina, Jimbaran

Sanur

* Canangsari Restaurant, Sanur
* Chong Gi-Wa Korean Restaurant, Sanur
* Massimo, Il Restorante, Sanur

Ubud & Surroundings

* Alila Ubud, Payangan
* Arys Warung, Ubud
* Café des Artistes, Ubud
* Café Lotus, Ubud
* Casa Luna, Ubud
* Coffee & Silver, Ubud
* Indus Restaurant, Tjampuhan
* Kafe Batan Waru, Ubud
* Kampung Cafe, Tegallalang
* Lamak Bar & Restaurant, Ubud
* Lotus Lane, Ubud
* Mozaic Restaurant Culinaire, Ubud
* Murni's Warung, Ubud
* TeraZo Restaurant, Ubud
* Warung Enak, Ubud

Other Areas

* Alila Mangis, Candidasa
* Lovina Cooking Classes
* Restaurant at The Damai, near Lovina

Source : www.bali.com

Rimbi Temple -- See the Hindu Temple

2010-02-04T21:18:00.004+07:00

Rimbi Tample is similar with the Sumur temple in Siduarjo. The temple was torn as if still standing among the ruins of stone that are surrounding andesite. With such conditions, is difficult to know what really shapes the body and roof of the temple.
Yet at the foot of the temple can still be found in a variety of reliefs depicting humans and animals. One of the unique reliefs are reliefs depicting the human couple (bride) who are in a barrel. Unfortunately until now have not known the story was trying illustrated by these reliefs.

Based on the art of architecture, temple Rimbi Hindu background. This, marked the discovery of a statue goddess Parvati (wife of Siva) are now stored at the National Museum Jakarta. Parvati statues found in the main hall of the temple. However, this room no longer exists, because half of the body of the temple had collapsed.

Goddess Parvati is known as a symbol of a woman who really has the best condition as a woman, mother and wife. Parvati is also regarded as a symbol of fertility goddesses, along with Shiva, they were often portrayed as the yoni (female symbol) and the phallus (male symbol). Parvati statue found in the temple depicts Rimbi Tribuana Wiajaya Tunggadewi, queen of Majapahit memperintah on 1328 - 1350 AD

Hindu statues found quite a lot in the courtyard of the temple. Unfortunately, the statues are not in the intact condition, and some of them, leaving only a piece of his limbs only. On this page there are ruins of stone temples. Among them there is a mat used to place the statue.

On the pedestal is only left foot statue. A kala decoration rather large size, lay blame one corner of the temple yard. Estimated, this stone was once used to decorate the entrance to the room (chamber) temple. One thing common to Hindu temples others in East Java province. Name Temple Rimbi also often called Pulo Dome. Rimbi name associated with a puppet character named Arimbi, wife Werkudoro (Bima).

Body Temple Rimbi formed from andesite rock to its foundations, while built of bricks. From the location where the temple is located we can see the panorama of Mount Anjasmoro located in the southern city of Mojokerto. Rimbi temple itself is located in the Village PULOSARI, Sub Together, Jombang district and occupies area of 896.56 square meters. The building is still there now has a length of 13.24 meters, 9.10 meters wide and 12 meters high.

Not many tourists who visit this archaeological site. The number of visitors on average only reached 100 people per month. Generally come alone or bring some family members. See the Hindu Temple..Please Visit Indonesia

Menjangan Island -- The Beautiful Island For Holiday

2010-02-04T21:00:00.003+07:00

If you love diving and adventure under the sea, came to the island of Menjangan. This is an island located in the area of West Bali National Park (TNBB). the waters around this island is a destination travelers, due to the underwater scenery is very beautiful. You know, the beauty of the underwater panorama Menjangan Island is one of the most beautiful in the world.

Coral reefs are composed like terracing and against the wall to a depth of 50 meters. There are blue coral, table coral reefs and various other types of protected government. That said, the beauty of the underwater scenery in this area is not less than the underwater scenery in the Caribbean.

No wonder, had long since become an arena area diving activities of foreign tourists. Usually, the tourists had crossed over to Menjangan Island in the morning and returned to the island of Bali in the afternoon. Using a motor boat, crossed over to Menjangan Bali Island or vice versa, takes about 30 minutes.
To get to dive at Menjangan Island, tourists can directly to Labuhan Lalang which became the crossings. Location approximately 10 kilometers north of Port Gilimanuk. Log in to the location of this crossing, tourist levy charged Rp 2,500 per person and can rent a boat for Rp 250 thousand for five hours.

This boat can carry 12 passengers maximum. Typical of this boat is, the deck is made of glass so that tourists can enjoy the underwater panorama of the boat. This design is prepared for the tourists who are reluctant to dive, but want to enjoy the underwater scenery.

There are at least 5000 tourists visiting the island of Menjangan each month. Most of them are foreign tourists from Europe such as Holland and France. The other half are tourists from Asia such as Korea and Japan. Domestic tourists? Only occasionally there is a group of local tourists who visit there. They usually do not dive, but just enjoy the beauty of the underwater world on a boat.
Those who want to dive in the waters but worried Menjangan lost beneath the sea because they do not know the terrain, can hire a guide who had experienced dive. If you are reluctant to dive, snorkel tourists can do to enjoy the beauty of the underwater penarama. Satisfied witnessing natural beauty under the sea, tourists can spend time while sitting, swimming, or bathing on the beach island is uninhabited.

As the name implies, this island is inhabited by many deer. While relaxing in this island, do not be surprised if, suddenly appeared from behind the horned animals bush. That he deer. In the past, the island deer population is quite a lot. But hunting is done by a number of people who are not responsible, deer population on this island, shrinking .. The government seems aware of it. The government's conservation of Menjangan Island to enter the zone TNBB, is a step to protect the habitat for deer from extinction.

Not just coral reefs and deer. West Bali National Park is also known as a habitat for starlings starlings bali or white. Once, hundreds of white-feathered bird and blue eyes that inhabit the forest area in TNBB. However, again caused by mischievous hands, a bird whose price could reach USD 50 million per cow was hunted down and destroyed now. Lucky, still have a place of Bali starlings in captivity on the island of Nusa Penida, Klungkung regency.

Visited the westernmost island of Bali, not to spend too hot tourist attraction in the village of Kima Source. Local tourists from different regions in Bali often travel there, especially for hot water bath from a natural spring. It is said that this hot water can cure some diseases. ''I am a regular basis, especially every school holidays, come to bathe here with the children and family members,''said Wayan Tirta, citizens from Buleleng regency.

Satisfied bathing in hot water, you can move on to the east about 10 km to reach the Temple Pulaki. Here, ratusa monkey ready to welcome you. The monkeys were tame and very friendly with tourists who come. Only, do not be lulled by their gentle attitude. Because, behind the friendly style and docile, they were rather curious as to open the lock or grab bag of jewelry.

Given the vast territory, it took at least one day to enjoy the interesting places in Bali the western part of this. No need to worry, if you must stay. Many hotels and hotels to choose from jasmine as a place to sleep. Rates are relatively inexpensive, can be negotiable too. If you intend to continue the journey to the East such as Denpasar Bali or Bali, you should stay in the State, the capital of Jembrana regency. In this city, available options are more varied accommodation. You also can easily find chitterlings, whether for dinner or breakfast. Visit Indonesia make you enjoy

Bangkal Temple -- Mojokerto

2010-02-01T14:27:00.002+07:00

Being among the fields / gardens of the population, the location of Bangkal temple is still easy to visit due to be not far from the village roads are still impassable four-wheeled vehicles. A cement path connects the entrance of the temple Bangkal object with the village street.

Could either take the road when trying to find the location of this temple, because there is a general map / sold in the bookstore, do not give a precise location. Fortunately, the unique shape and height with the dominant red color makes it look pretty obvious among the green rice fields and peohonan from a distance.

The condition of the temple is located in the Village Kambangsari, Ngoro district, Mojokerto regency has been damaged badly enough. The red brick is the main ingredient authors of this temple appears that many are eroded / cut / chipped in some corner
However the overall shape of this temple are still seen quite clearly it's just that at the top, did not seem whole again may have collapsed before. Reliefs that are at the foot of the temple walls can still be seen quite clearly, and also some of the existing statue banaspati body wall of the temple are still seen attached to the place. Total there are six statues banaspati with 3 at the entrance (west), and each one fruit on the other sides.

On the inside of the temple, the upper middle dibagian still plastered reliefs Batara Surya riding a horse. Relief This reminded me of a similar relief I've ever seen on Jawi Temple and Temple Clown. It is interesting to remember Candi Jawi and the Temple Clown composed of andesite rocks, different from the temple Bangkal composed of red brick, but the temple has a "theme" the same in the upper-middle-in temple.
Front side or the west of this temple there are a pile of bricks that was once estimated to be part of the temple gate Bangkal. While the north side of this temple there are a number of scattered andesite rocks with special forms. Andesite rock is likely expected to be part of decoration and temples.

Temple Bangkal expected to be built between the 13th century and 14 AD, which occurs during kekukasaan shift from the central region to the eastern part of Java Java, along with the dominant power in that century Majapahit. Like most other temples, Temple Bangkal have symmetrical patterns in the architecture.
The form is slender and towering is typical of the temples in East Java, in contrast to a temple in Central Java, although both have symmetrical patterns are shaped more fat. The shape of this tall and slender lead at the temples of East Java are highly vulnerable from the collapsed when an earthquake. Bangkal Temple and other temples (Temple Ngetos, Sawentar and Sumberjati) is estimated to have a high roof has collapsed but by an earthquake.

Was among the fields / gardens punduduk, seems to make this archaeological objects devoid of traffic. Some look cool goats grazing not far from the temple, while the bottom is muddy because of the temple flooded even less desire to try to approach the temple. A wasp's nest at the top of this temple entrance emphasized that this temple is relatively rare in the visit by tourists.

Building Of Linggadjati Agreement

2010-01-25T10:42:00.002+07:00

Linggadjati Village is a small village located in one area of Kuningan regency, West Java. Practical small village is known by almost all Indonesian people and the world, at the time of execution of Linggarjati Agreement, on 10-13 November 1946. This agreement is considered a very important agreement, because it is closely linked to the existence of the Government of Indonesia in the eyes of the world at that time, both de facto and De Jure stake.

Like the river, is one of Linggadjati springs flowing river, so water continues to flow downstream and eventually empty into the sea to form a vast sea with all its natural wealth. Likewise with Linggadjati, is a very important part of the way Indonesia's history, that until now could be a nation of free and sovereign.
Among the main content Linggadjati are: (1) Dutch de facto recognition of Indonesia and the territory which includes Sumatra, Java, and Madura; (2) of the Republic of Indonesia and the Netherlands will work together in shaping the United States of Indonesia the state, which state one is Republic of Indonesia; (3) United States of Indonesia and the Netherlands will form the Union Indonesia - Dutch with the Dutch queen as its chairman.

The event that took place 59 years ago is, we can still see the relics in Linggarjati Building, as well as serve as a cultural conservation building by the Government in accordance with UU.No.5 in 1992. Linggadjati own village in the area Wage Block, Village Three, Village Cipaku, Kuningan District Cilimus district of West Java. The village is situated at an altitude 400 meters above sea level, where most of the population livelihood as farmers. South of this village bordering Linggasana Village, in the east by Linggamekar Village, bordering the north of the village of Linga Beautiful and west borders with Mount Ciremai. To reach this location is not too difficult, since access to the smooth asphalt roads, so easily accessible by private vehicles or public transportation. From the direction of Cirebon approximately 25 km, while from the Brass approximately 17 km...

Cool air and peace we will feel when you start to enter the court building Linggajati. Ancient and majestic buildings surrounded by a beautiful park, with an atmosphere that is not too crowded, the atmosphere heightened appreciation Linggajati. Vast complex of more or less Linggadjati 2.4 hectares, where one third of the area is a building used for negotiations.
The building itself was built by a Dutch citizen, as a resort, which was chosen as the place of negotiation and finally submitted to the Government of Indonesia as one of the buildings Indonesian government cultural conservation. Although the old building, but the overall cleanliness of the building once looked up. There are 14 people who help care for this building, of which 7 people are civil servants (Civil Service), and the rest were employees honorary.

The building consists of several rooms, the living room, living room, bedroom, bathroom and a back room. The living room is used as a room to lobby and informal meetings. living room is the main room, where the agreement Linggarjati implemented. It turned out that the chair position occupied by the members of the negotiations was the same as before when negotiations take place. among the participants of these talks is that the Indonesian delegation consists of: 1.Sutan Sjahrir, 2.Mr.Soesanto Tirtoprodjo, 3.Dr.AKGani, 4.Mr.Muhammad Roem. Dutch delegation consisted of: 1.Prof.Ir. Schermerhorn, 2.Mr.Van Poll, 3.Dr.F.DeBoer, 4.Dr.Van Mook. And as the minutes of the; 1.Dr.J.Leimena, 2.Dr.Soedarsono 3.Mr.Amir Syarifuddin, 3.Mr.Ali Budiardjo. Bedrooms are adjacent to the negotiating room is a bed used by the delegations of Indonesia and the Netherlands during the course of negotiations.

Not far from the Museum Linggajati, available natural attractions as well as complementary tourism Linggarjati Museum. The place consists of gardens with trees that shade and is equipped with various other facilities. Like swimming pools, and artificial lakes, where we can cross the lake with a rubber boat and are also available cottages for visitors who want to stay the place.

Unfortunately, the management of these places less attention, so it looks a bit dirty, trash strewn lots and parks settings that are less neat, so much grass that grows here and there. To capture more visitors, local government should be more concerned, both in terms of management and in terms of promotion. Because of the location, easily accessible, and the air is cool enough, this tour if professionally managed future will certainly attract many more tourists. Actually this Kuningan City is the city of my birth place ... I have a couple of times to the building. Together with a friend or boyfriend more fun..

Drini Beach -- The Virgin Beach

2010-01-24T17:11:00.003+07:00

By using a motor vehicle, the trip from Yogyakarta to Drini beach takes about three hours with a distance of approximately 40km .. What a boring trip if during the trip, we were not treated to views of the hills are very beautiful coral.
Trip winding down the hills gave us a chance to see the cliff that forms a huge natural cave seemingly similar to a stalactite cave. If sufficient time is available, maybe we'll stop briefly to the cave to see the beauty of the reef is said to have an interesting pattern. Not felt, after crossing two very large hills that eventually we arrived at the mouth Drini Beach

A stunning scenery spread out before her eyes. This beach is very interesting to enjoy the beauty of the beaches are beautiful and pretty much still a virgin. Stretch of beautiful white sand, sparkling occasionally appear when in the sun. The smell of the sea that pamper the senses of smell diseratia with waves crashing softly when stroked the beach, give yourself calm when I'm there.

Unlike many beaches are there any other Java island tend to have dirty and polluted by human activities, the condition of Drini beach is very clean with white sand spreading. Sloping beach combined with sea water clarity allows us to see clearly the various reefs and sea grass....

Various marine biota such as small fish, snails, small crabs and tripang not hard to find her along the edge of the beach. No wonder, sometimes seen little kids along the beach with a plastic bag in hand, was busy looking for a beautiful fish, colorful. Cheerful chatter occasionally heard when they caught a small fish with a beautiful color patterns and contrast.

Flanked by hills big enough, these beach locations as isolated with the outside world. An interesting mix between a towering hill with a sprawling sea servings architecture provides a very beautiful nature. Unlike most other beaches are likely exposed to the scorching sun and heat, Drini Beach has more cool air and ocean temperatures are cooler. The atmosphere is what I make at home for a long time sitting on the edge relax enjoying the beach there.

This beach fisherman's life was far different just like fishing in general. Mecari amid sea fish is a routine that decorate their lives in daily living. They were very friendly and polite to tourists / visitors who come to visit the Drini beach. I am taking the time to chat with one of them.

Mr. Wardiman his name, he told me during the season to capture the fish had passed, they will usually composed fishing, looking for octopus or sea worms caught on the sidelines of reef fishing pole using a similar weapon clurit (crescent) for the sea worm fishing.

Not seem haripun already moved dusk. He wanted to enjoy the sunset at the beach this lovely Drini, but one thing we could not enjoy the afternoon sun always remember the setting between the hills that surround Drini beach. And because we traveled up the vehicle, another reason that prevented us to continue to enjoy the evening there. Senjapun started slowly turns into night, when we go back down the hill a winding without lighting and street signs are adequate

Ngaben In Bali

2010-01-21T07:10:00.003+07:00

Ngaben is that cremation ceremony in Bali, especially by the Hindus, where Hindus are the majority religion in this Pura Thousand Islands. In the Panca Yadnya, the ceremony is included in Yadnya Pitra, the ceremony dedicated to the spirit lelulur. Ngaben ritual meaning in essence is to restore the spirit of ancestors (the dead) into place. A man has Pedanda said Bayu, Word, Idep, and after death Bayu, Word, Idep was returned to Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.

Ngaben ceremony is usually conducted by family relatives of the deceased, as a manifestation of a child respect for parents. In this ceremony once the funds typically spend 15 million until 20 million rupiah. The ceremony is usually performed by festive, no sobs, because in Bali there is a belief that we should not weep for those who have died because it could hinder the journey toward the place of the spirits.
Day of Ngaben determined by finding the good day is usually determined by Pedanda. A few days before the ceremony held Ngaben families will be assisted by the community to make "Bade and Ox" a very stately wooden, colored paper and other materials. "Bade and Ox" This is where the body which will be implemented Ngaben.

In the morning when the ceremony is held, the family and relatives and the community will come together to prepare the ceremony. The bodies will be cleaned or commonly called "Nyiramin" by society and family, "Nyiramin" is led by people who considered the oldest in the community. After that the bodies will put on traditional Balinese dress like a man who was still alive.
Before the summit carried out, the whole family will pay their respects and give prayer diupacarai spirits may obtain a good place. Once everything is ready, then the body will be placed in "Bade" for the gang carried to the cemetery where Ngaben ceremony, accompanied by a "gamelan", "chant the sacred", and followed all the families and communities, in front of "Bade" there is a white cloth significant long as the spirit pacer to where it came from.

At each junction or intersection so "Bade" is played 3 times. Arriving at the cemetery, Ngaben ceremony performed by placing the body in "The Cow" which has been prepared starting with the other ceremonies and prayers of Ida Pedanda spell, then "The Cow" burned to the Ashes. Ash is then discharged into the sea or river is considered sacred.

After this ceremony, families can still pray for ancestors of the holy places and temples respectively. This can lead to family ties in Bali is very strong, because they always remember and respect lelulur and also their parents. There is a belief that the spirits of our ancestors going back reincarnated in the family circle again, so is usually a grandchild is the reincarnation of his parents.

Asian Arowana

2010-01-20T16:01:00.002+07:00

Asian arowana (Scleropages formosus), is a species of freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. This fish has a long body; anal fin is located far behind the body. Asian arowana generally have silver color. Asian arowana is also called "dragon fish" because it is often associated with the dragon of mythology Tionghoa

Asian arowana is a native species in the rivers of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. There are four varieties of colors found in the location:

* Green, found in Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma, Thailand, and Malaysia
* Gold with a red tail, found in Indonesia
* Gold, found in Malaysia
* Red, found in Indonesia

Asian arowana is registered in the list of endangered species status to "endangered" by IUCN in 2004. The number of these species are declining due to frequent trading because of the high value as aquarium fish, mainly by the Asian community. Feng Shui followers can pay a high price for these fish...

Red Arowana
Red arowana arowana varieties originating from various places in the Province of West Kalimantan, such as from the Kapuas River and Lake Sentarum. Second place is known as the habitat of the Super Red (Chili and Blood Red).

Basically, the red arowana grouped in 4 varieties, the Merah Darah (Blood Red), Merah Cabai (Chili Red), Merah Orange (Orange Red), and Merah Emasa (Golden Red). All four varieties are generally given the nickname Red Super Red or First Grade (First Grade Red), though in its development more red super refers Chili Red and Blood Red. While the last two varieties are more often considered as a super red with a lower grade.

Chili Red Arowana and Red Blood comes from the waters of West Kalimantan, namely from the Kapuas River and Lake Sentarum. These waters is a peat forest areas to create a primitive environment for these ancient fish. But the condition of minerals, peat water environment (black water), and the number of adequate food reserves have been conditioned good influence on the evolution of color on the fish in question. Geographical influence was also caused tercipatanya different variations of the morphology of this fish, such as a wider body, the head of a spoon-shaped, red color is more intense, and basic colors more intense.

Fish Gods (They call it "Ikan Dewa") In Kuningan,West Java Indonesia

2010-01-20T08:06:00.006+07:00

Fish gods. Or People in Kuningan usually call it "Ikan Dewa".Perhaps only in a fairy tale story. But in Kuningan, precisely in the village "ManisKidul 'fish are sacred by the people around that City. In Kuningan area, West Java, this fish is believed to be a special fish that bring fortune for anyone who can touch her body.

In recent years, the legend continued to spread from mouth to mouth, until community around Cirebon, Cirebon and even from outside, came to the Brass wanted to see the fish god, well just see or have other goals.

Many legends about the origins of these fish, as said by Mr. Mamat, one tire leasing officer for many years in Cibulan, "Long ago when King Siliwangi was alive, he ruled justly and wisely, so that nearly all soldiers and kawulanya submission and respect for the King.

But there was no ivory that was cracked, as well as with King Siliwangi, despite being ruled with justice, there is only a soldier who does not like and not satisfied with the King Siliwangi. Long story short, dikutuklah soldiers who disobey such that it becomes a fish, whose existence we can still see today in the pool Cibulan ".

And oddly enough no one would dare take these fish, either simply maintained, or even cooked to be eaten. Because, according to the trust the people around, who dared disturb that fish, against her will be something disasters.

These stories can we hear from the people around, may believe it or not. Even according to the story develops, the number of fish in this pond from the first until now not been increased or reduced, remains so much for it. Once, suddenly, the fish in the God who is lost somewhere pond where, then returned the next day as before.

Communities around aware of this tourism potential, so the locals built this place, so the visitors can enjoy. In addition to seeing, we can also swim with the fish gods. Do not worry, the fish god or a White Kancra fish, because the shiny white scales, would not disturb people who want to swim with him, even as if they were happy, because sometimes while swimming they followed us.

Swimming permanently built in 1939 is quite extensive, with a length less than approximately 70 meters and width of approximately 30 meters. Each having different depths, according to the categories, namely the pool for the kids and the pool for adults.

Cool water, directly obtained from the slopes of Mount Ciremai, looks clear and tempt us to swim with the fish in the God of the pool. To maintain the cleanliness Cibulan pool, pond drained every two weeks, or could be, if it is felt the water was very dirty.

Likewise with the existing facilities at this place, the rinse bath room, dressing room, tire leasing, rental clothing, everything was complete, the manager apparently had intended to incorporate this as a place where tourism and recreational water fish god legends. Especially with the cost of entry is relatively cheap, only Rp 2,000 per person, certainly not going to burden the visitors who want to visit here.

located on the edge of provincial roads, between Kuningan - Cirebon Maniskidul Village, Sub Jalaksana, Kuningan District. Distance from the City of Kuningan District approximately 7 km to the north, and lies at an altitude of 550 m above sea level.

This whole vast area of about 5 ha, where in addition there is also a swimming Cibulan Petilasan Site Siliwangi King (King Pajajaran), in these petilasan seven springs, each of which has benefits for those who believe.

The seventh is the fountain; glory springs; Cisadane springs; kemulyaan springs; fountain of youth; granting springs; safety springs and fountains Cirancana. At certain times of the many places petilasan diziarahi by local residents or people from outside the area Kuningan and Cirebon.

Cibulan that contains the value of history, legends and sights can be a series of tourist destinations when we visited the area of brass. Typical air cleaner, distant mountains, far from pollution plus the beautiful scenery of Mount Ciremai, always offering the beauty tours Cibulan and around brass.

Gili Meno -- The Most Quiet Dyke

2010-01-19T18:53:00.004+07:00

Gili Meno is the dike that was in the middle, this dyke between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. Of the three Gili, Gili Meno is the smallest earthen dike and the least visited by tourists. Gili is not like two other earthen developed first and the most quiet dyke.

In Gili Meno, you'll find a stretch of white sandy beaches with unspoiled natural atmosphere which is still natural and not a motor vehicle that makes you seemed to be in heaven. Vacation on the island while enjoying the blue water clear blue sea where you can see the beautiful beach base to relax on the beach in the shade of a tree while on buai by the nature of the singing bird that flew bebasss will make you forget all the pressures of work.

The attractiveness of Gili Meno is a bird park which has a collection of various birds from Indonesia and abroad. Also in the dyke also contains salt water lake and a few places famous for diving as Meno Wall, Sea Turtle Point, and Blue Coral Point..
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Just as two other earthen, Gili Meno is also connected dg ferry from Port ward in Mataram, Lombok and speedboats that ferry service direct from Benoa Port in Bali in a more rapid and convenient.
To enjoy the beauty of the dike around this, you can use the traditional tools of Cidomo transportsasi or rent a bike. Whereas to enjoy the beauty of the sea bwah, in this dyke was available some scuba diving operators that will help prepare all your needs. Interesting?? Visit Indonesia!!

Parrots -- Beautiful Bird From Indonesia

2010-01-18T17:46:00.002+07:00

Parrots are wonderful loyal animals, their fur is very soft and they are beautiful. Most importantly, they are very smart and birds who always wanted to know.

Parrots happy to show off themselves and make funny behavior with its wings spread, head up and down, dancing and shouting.
They are very active and always wanted to know about the surrounding environment.

Parrots are happy to spend time with the show or examine and play dolls or toys in his cage yag given.

Who own parrots, grow healthier as pets if the master provides a lot of time and attention to him, play and express affection in daily behavior.
However ideally have 2 parrots if the master did not have much time to play and give attention to these birds.
Two-tailed parrots will help to prevent bad habits caused by birds was bored, for example as high-pitched voice and plucking feathers.

The term of the parrot?? is in wilt have called Pincher 2?? and the old father.??

Pincher can be interpreted as a parrot that has a strong beak, and can destroy the toy pieces of wood in a short time!

Is putting birds and behave very differently than other parrot birds. They have more color colored plumage, such as white or black, and they have a perpendicular head?? , ability to follow something moving. Beak is very big and strong and they easily destroy the object.

Cockatoos in the suspect birds that live longer than most other parrot species such as the example of sulfur-crested greater has lived almost 100th. Very difficult to explain the age of the parrot, however, have a young parrot beak and pale softer plumage color and wrote more pale, while the older birds have a darker beak and a feather striations and already full of color

Of some species females eyelids will reply to brown-red after 2 years. This helps to menentuka sexes of these birds. Eye color is not real in some species. In this case type to determine the sex of the investigation should medical science. endoscopy, can be implemented with the assistance of the veterinarian or his dna test, typically blood sample or a few strands of feathers sent to be examined in the laboratory

Limas House -- South Sumatra

2010-01-18T16:02:00.002+07:00

FORM limas house is very typical. In terms of language, pyramid there are two syllables that

five and gold. While his trademark is located on the pyramid-shaped roof and a pole or houses on stilts. Actually Palembang specialty house that includes a stage house is very suitable natural conditions that are Palembang, including most of the water area.

Usually type houses including the house pyramid stage erected on the riverbank facing the ground, which is equipped bengkilas room, for use when the owner held a celebration, festivity or pertemuanpertemuan important. In fact, between the houses on stilts and has a similar pyramid for standing with the pole. It's just a stage house there is no gravestone (steps). While limas house is found to have levels of 3-4 specific symbols.

Generally two types of this house, designed with great size and plenty of space in it. As a function, the home as a place to live because in it there is a process of character formation and personality of its occupants.

Mythology Of Barong Bali

2010-01-17T08:29:00.002+07:00

Barong is a character in the mythology of Bali. He is the king of the spirits and symbolizes kindness. He is an enemy Rangda in Balinese mythology. Banas Pati Rajah is the spirit that accompany a child in her life. Banas Pati Rajah is believed to be the spirit that moves Barong. As a protective spirit, Barong is often presented as a lion. Traditional dances in Bali which describes the battle between the Barong and Rangda very popular and is often shown as a tourist attraction.

Barong lion is one of five forms of Barong. In every part of the island of Bali has a protective spirit to the land and forests respectively. Each Barong from representing a particular area is described as a different animal. There are wild boar, tiger, snake or dragon, and lion. Barong form as the lion is very popular and comes from Gianyar. Here lies Ubud, which is a famous tourist place. In Calonarong or Balinese dance, Barong uses his magical knowledge to beat Rangda.

I really did not know if Rangda famous barong and overseas as a persona 4 game ... the game was barong and Rangda persona, so I see it written description they came from Balinese mythology.

All About Bali --- Kecak Dance

2010-01-09T05:21:00.004+07:00

Cak .. cak ... cak ... cak ... it is a piece of the song of the Kecak dancers. A very interesting reply dance with hundreds of dancers and sing songs and organized a unique tone.

There's something interesting about kecak dance for my writing. If you look at often, pretty much bored .. not so. But not usually reply yesterday was a little amazed when I saw it, especially when kicking Hanuman fire lord.

Kecak is a typical Balinese performing arts that was created in 1930 and played mainly by men. This dance performed by many (tens or more) male dancers who sit in a circle and lined with a certain rhythm called "cak" and raised both arms, depicting the Ramayana as Rama's line of apes help fight Ravana. However, Kecak sanghyang comes from the ritual, the dancers dance traditions will be in unconscious condition, to communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the community.

The dancers in the circle is wearing a plaid cloth like a chessboard their waist. Besides the dancers, there were other dancers who portray the characters Ramayana as Rama, Shinta, Ravana, Hanuman, and Sugriva.
Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dances sanghyang. Also, do not use musical instruments. Kincringan used only imposed on the feet of dancers who portray the characters Ramayana.

Philosophy

In this dance is actually a depiction of crime effort symbolized by Rangda to tempt people to do evil. This is shown through supernatural powers that move dancers to stab himself. But these evil forces will not win, because there are good forces symbolized by the Barong against Rangda. Strength Barong will hold power so that the dancers thrust will not be hurt by tikamannya own.

Just like the situation in this world full of evil and goodness, that's about to be submitted representation. For the Balinese maintain harmony and balance is a basic philosophy that is very basic. According to Mr. Anak Agung Gde Agung, the concept of Tri Hita Karana is the basic principle which man becomes the center of balance between his relationship with God (Parahyangan), himself a fellow human being (palemahan), and between man and his environment (pawongan). Tri Hita Karana alone meaningful three sources of happiness (tri: three, hita: happiness, karana: source), where humans must keep the balance all three to achieve happiness.

Kecak dance symbolizes the balance that is achieved because the forces of evil will never defeat the forces of good. Perhaps similar to the principle of Yin and Yang of China which is also described by the balance between Yin and Yang. The balance between the negative things and positive things. Being a human task, the God given common sense and free will, to maintain harmony and balance of the world. Nyepi Day is for the people of Bali are clean days away, closer to the Creator in order to gain the strength to continue to maintain the harmony of the world. Crime will never become extinct, but the power of good will continue to maintain that crime is not to harm humans.

Tanah Lot Bali -- One Of The Bali Tourism Icon!!

2010-01-08T13:27:00.004+07:00

One of the Bali tourism icon is Tanah Lot. not complete it to Bali if they are not visiting Tanah Lot. This tourism object is located in Beraban village, Tabanan regency of Bali. Same with the other attractions in the district of Tabanan, the domestic price of admission and Foreigner 7.500.-/pax IDR IDR 10rb/pax. Luhur Pura Tanah Lot is built around a century by Dang Hyang VXI Nirartha, a Hindu priest Siva from the land of Java. Supernal temple on a rock cliff ocean ditengah2 Indonesia is the only tourist attraction like this in Bali. Very beautiful.

From the parking area to the location of the temple on the beach, we have to walk. Do not forget to bring the tickets, because there checking tickets here, as you walk to the temple area. From checking tickets, turn right and follow the road imaginable. Along the way will be found souvenir stalls, ranging from selling yg t-shirts, nightgowns, cloth beach, carving up temporary tattoo. Until the tip of the asphalt road imaginable Balinese gate of his, we go down the ladder and then turn right. Do not go to the temple first, better at Karang Bolong. From the hill on the right temple, we can see the spectacular sight for sore. On the left is the Pura Tanah Lot from above ... like the pictures imaginable on the Internet. The right is Karang Bolong, the expanse of rock with a hole in the middle-middle. Also with the rock bed of the sea. God's amazing creation .... Fantastic. .Tip of this rock, provided the location for the photo with the background of Tanah Lot temple. The result ... Cool!

From this location, we are under the direction toward the area of Tanah Lot. Please if you want photos here. Almost forgot, if the sea water was high tide, we can not go to the temple courtyard. But if it was low tide ... could there. Unutk tourist is not allowed into the temple, except for compassionate prayer. Around the temple, there is a cave where yg is the breeding sea serpent known as the sacred serpent. Sacred because people say about believing that this snake is the guardian of the temple Tanah Lot. This sea snake colored stripes, black and white with a flat tail. Not fierce, you can hold. Believe do not believe, when handling these snakes, do a silent prayer. Make a wish .. hopefully answered. Besides snakes, also a Holy Water of freshwater wrote appeared in the middle of the sea. Water is poured into the cave under the temple, and we can try. This holy water is a means for self pembersihin. Wash your face, wet your head and drink .. and praying according to our beliefs. Who knows .. God blessing. Prepare a small cash donation if pengen holding the snake and clean themselves with holy water.

My advice if you visit Tanah Lot, not too hot day ... really. Better late afternoon around 5 or 5:30 .. looking at the sunset here. Also if you like shopping, yg barang2 sold at Tanah Lot is also pretty good one. So welcome to the paradise ...

Enchantment of Nature and the legendary Mystery Arfak

2010-01-07T07:17:00.005+07:00

Ecotourism on KEPALA BURUNG PAPUA ISLAND : Enchantment of Nature and the legendary Mystery Arfak

Arfak Mountains in the 'head-Papuan bird brain' is an area of nature reserves with an area reaches 68,325 hectares with a height reaching 2940 meters above sea level. Arfak mountain nature reserve located in Kabupaten Manokwari, West Papua Province. The district stretches between Menyambouw WARMARE, RANSIKI, Anggi and Oransbari. This region is only about 35 km from the town of Manokwari. It takes 2 days on foot to reach the place. At present, it can be achieved using four kinds of wheeled vehicles off-road 4X4 or 'ranger' (local term for this type of car) with a tariff Rp. 80 thousand - Rp. 300 thousand per person. Can also use the aircraft type and cesna twin otter with travel time approximately 25 minutes with the tariff Rp. 300 thousand per person.

Arfak mountain nature reserve still has many mysteries that until now has not been revealed, from the life of flora-fauna, including the thousands of orchid plants, fish legend Houn (similar eels) in the two lakes are flanked by a "hill of paradise" called Kobrey hill. The two lakes are Lake and Lake Anggi Giji Anggi Gita at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Lives around the caves, including cave that depth reaches 2000 meters also still keep selaksa mystery.

According to information Yoris Wanggai, one of the tourist guide in Manokwari, has so many foreign researchers came to these places but did not bring the maximum results because of limited time to visit. Generally, the researchers have only 1-2 weeks in the mountains Arfak, and it was far from enough to know the mysteries that are stored neatly on the Arfak Mountains. "It was not enough time. If we are here, was only briefly. We are not satisfied, "he quoted one of the tourists who tell Yoris when talking with EI when visiting natural attractions of two lakes in the hills Kobrey, August.

Arfak Mountains are ecosystems that represent the land of Papua since occupied several protected habitats, such as the life of various types of wildlife such as butterfly wings, bird (ornithoptera-sp) who becomes hunted butterfly collectors internationally. The butterfly community of this type are breeding Arfak tribe. One was in Iray village, near the lake Anggi Giji. This area is also inhabited by Paradise Arfak (Astrapia-nigra). Various types of plants such as trees Arwob or dodonia fiscosa, typical mountain plants Arfak. There is also a timber that Masohi spicy taste like menthol candy, useful for enhancing appetite. And still more wealth of flora, fauna inhabiting more of this.

According to government data Manokwari district, mountains Arfak has no less than 110 species of mammals, 333 species of birds, some species are endemic, Arfak mountains. One of them is Fawn-breasted bird Polos (Bowerd Bird). This bird, by the tribe named Moley Arfak Mbrecew birds, which means smart or intelligent singing, by being able to imitate other voices and the sound of anything. These birds are also able to make a nest (Bower) from the leaves, dry grass, and forest orchid stems, which were made to resemble a house and put in trees or on the ground.

Arfak Astrapia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Arfak Astrapia, Astrapia nigra is a large, approximately 76cm long, black bird of paradise with an iridescent purple, green and bronze plumage. The male has a very long broad tail, velvety black breast feathers and extremely complex head plumage. The female is a blackish brown with pale barring on its abdomen.

Levaillant of France described this bird as L’Incomparable or Incomparable Bird of Paradi

Krakal Beach-Silent Beach!

2010-01-07T07:05:00.003+07:00

Jogjakarta. This city has become a most popular tourist traffic after Bali in Indonesia. In addition to cultural values which strongly rooted in society, Yogyakarta has beautiful natural panorama. Being on the South Coast lips, Java Sea, the province is blessed with natural scenery overlooking the magnificent sea. Do not just coast Parangtritis just explore if you are visiting this city. Try to explore the beautiful panorama of the beach is still not much untouched by tourists, such as residing Krakal Beach in Gunung Kidul Regency, this Wonosari.

Krakal beach is located about 65 kilometers from the city of Jogjakarta, and can be completed within approximately 3 hours. Way to the beach whose beauty is indeed Parngtritis beat quite tiring. Through heavy terrain with winding roads and a fairly steep incline, making travel a little exhausting. However, the present landscape of limestone hills and panoramic view of this forest will be paid off when he gets you on the beach Krakal.

Stretch of white sand beach area of 5 kilometers directly welcomes you. All around there are some big rocks in the middle of the beach that complement the natural beauty of the panorama of this amazing. It was said that in ancient times Krakal area is the basis of the seas by the appointment process, the seabed is becoming increasingly high and eventually emerged as the high plains. Coral rocks that appear at the time, was the former home of the live reef animals in the ocean at that time.

Therefore, not surprisingly, this beach offers a variety of beautiful natural texture. Starting from the rocks that are often decorated with the presence of sea stars, white sand beaches stretch ramps are suitable for you to swim or just sunbathe to your heart, until the big rocks in the middle and near the coast in the forms of beautiful beaches due to abrasion .

This beach is also capable of making you feel like having your own home with a yard coast overlooking the sea. Krakal still includes a very quiet beach visitors. Silence is at the beach added value Krakal Coast. Silence to create their own experience for the soul. He could not give peace and joy are extremely self. Try lying on a bed of fine white sand, closing his eyes, feel the gentle sea breeze coming up. Incredible sensation!

Because so silent, Krakal coastal areas rarely crowded shops or seafood drink like most of the beach. Therefore, we encourage you to bring their own supplies from home. Picnic on the beach while accompanied by the breeze and the view directly overlooking the sea, would be a very tempting option.

There are several things you should look at such Krakal Beach careful if you want to swim at this beach. Although seen sloping, but large waves can come at any time and can make you carried.

In addition, serious threats currently facing the beach to this. The beauty of the central coast is projected to be as tourist resorts in Nusa Dua, Bali seems to be facing threats from local residents. Yes, it is often the case taking the white sand of the beach. Decision white pasiri unfortunately it is also legal action because of pocketing a recommendation letter issued by one institution. Hopefully this threat can be resolved soon Krakal sehingg exotic beach will be kept awake.

Even so, Coast destinations Krakaadalah mandatory that you need to go if you are planning a holiday in Jogjakarta. With only pay 1000-2000 IDR, you can enjoy an exotic landscape that could never forget you.

TICKETS
Motorcycle:IDR 1000.00
Cars: IDR 2000.00

Nampu beach

2010-01-05T13:17:00.002+07:00

Nampu beach is located in District Paranggupito, Wonogiri District, Central Java, Indonesia.

route to this beach when departing from solo is solo - Pracimantoro - Giribelah - Paranggupito - Nampu Beach.

Visitors to the beach is still a bit so

The beach is clean and comfortable, you can see from the pictures I've upload.

Batam – The Singapore Of Indonesia

2010-01-05T09:52:00.006+07:00

Had plans to vacation to Singapore?? Many say the most efficient way is to transit through Batam. But why only transit Batam own if it had a lot of interesting places for visiting. Nothing wrong with you "dizzy" in the city had only 13 kilometers south of Singapore

In general there are 2 types of tours you can enjoy in Batam, namely shopping tourism and Nature Tourism . Here are some interesting places in Batam:

Barelang Bridge

Barelang Bridge is a series of 6 pieces bridge linking the island of Batam, Rempang-Galang (abbreviated Barelang). But the most magnificent is the bridge called the Bridge 1 Raja Ali Haji.

And as the island city, beach tourism must remain the main attraction.

Turi Beach Resort

Tanjung Pinggir Beach

From the beach we could see the singapore

Pantai Melur

This beach is located on Galang Island. Famous for its white sand and the sea.

Dive???in Wakatobi!!

2010-01-05T09:18:00.003+07:00

Wakatobi National Park has a vast area of about 1:39 million ha. Park consists of four major islands, namely: Perfume-scented, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko in the Wakatobi, Sulawesi Tenggara.

In 1994, some people in the team conducted a survey of IPB in Wakatobi. From the results of a survey they did was revealed, that there are many different Wakatobi underwater natural resources, such as coral reefs and various marine animals. Because it has a natural wealth under the sea, the region presents a panorama of the sea was so charming and very good as the diving activities.

After reviewing the findings carefully IPB team, the Minister of Forestry in 1996 issued a decree that sets Wakatobi No.393/Kpts-V/1996 as a national park.

Wakatobi National Park so special to be visited. In the garden there are panoramic natural beauty under the sea. Cluster of coral reefs can be found approximately 112 species from 13 families located on 25 points along the 600 km coastline. The rock types are Acropora formosa, A. Hyacinthus, Psammocora profundasafla, Pavona cactus, Leptoseris yabei, Fungia molucensis, Lobophyllia robusta, Merulina ampliata, Platygyra versifora, Euphyllia glabrescens, Tubastraea frondes, Stylophora pistillata, Sarcophyton throchelliophorum, and Sinularia spp. In some places along the reef, there are some underwater caves that add charm Wakatobi National Park.

In addition to that presented by the beauty of diverse coral reef, the park also has 93 species of colorful fish. The fish species include: argus spots (Cephalopholus argus), takhasang (naso unicornis), pogo-pogo (Balistoides viridescens), napoleon (Cheilinus undulatus), red fish (Lutjanus biguttatus), baronang (Siganus guttatus), Amphiprion melanopus , Chaetodon specullum, Chelmon rostratus, Heniochus acuminatus, Lutjanus monostigma, Caesio caerularea. In addition, can also be found erasia king prawns (Alcedo atthis) and three types of turtles that often lay eggs in the Wakatobi National Park, such as hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), turtle urn (Caretta), and turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).

Various types of sea birds complement the beauty of Wakatobi National Park, such as goose-brown stone (Sula leucogaster plotus) and kettle melayu (Charadrius peronii). Various species of birds can be seen from up close when he gathered in the island as well as when flying meandering songs follow the natural rhythms, and occasionally dived into the sea to hunt fish.

For tourists who love the natural beauty of the underwater world can do some activities in the Wakatobi National Park, such as diving, snorkeling and swimming to see the cluster of beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish dancing.

To reach the location can be gone through three stages of the journey. First, the journey starts from Kendari to smell-the smell by using aircraft or ships. If using a travel time of the plane about 1 hour, and if you use the ship travel time approximately 4 hours. The second phase, from Bau-bau to Lasalimu using four-wheeled vehicles with a travel time of about two hours.

The third stage, from travel Wanci Lasalimu to be taken using a ship with a travel time of about an hour. Wanci is the capital of Wakatobi and the first gate to enter the Wakatobi National Park area.

For the tourists who come from outside the area and want to linger can stay at Wakatobi some hotels and home stay in the city. As for eating problems, in some places in the Wakatobi available food stalls serving varied seafood menu.

For tourists who want to conduct diving activities, on the island there are several resorts that specifically renting some facilities for diving activities and the tourists can take advantage of these facilities.

Trip to Bali with a pretty pair with IDR 5 million! for 6 days!

2009-12-09T11:30:00.003+07:00

I just wanted to give some tips on the way to Bali.

Transport

You have to find a plane ticket yg maximum price IDR 1.4 milion. Shipping Air Asia use the service, comfort and on time if the matter of time, and again when I'm usually the airline promo promo provide up to 1 milion for 2 tickets, but you must remember that the airline is always on time. You should comply with existing regulations.

Lodging

Many inexpensive lodging, especially in the most crowded areas namely-Legian KUTA. Inns were in poppies lane. I recommend the poppies lane 1 that choose AP INN, why? because, in AP INN Room prices are cheaper 200rb ** **- 250rb, you stay over 3 days only 200 thaunsand rupiah (fan) 250 (AC),

Facilities:
hot-cold water, swimming pool, continental breakfast (bread, jam, orange juice, coffee / tea), access road, Legian KUTA close, good atmosphere, not many rules, friendly service.

transport for short distance
You should rent a bike automatic (MIO),, rents range from 35 thausand-50thausand per day, you can find the cheapest.

Mount Ijen - Tips Climbing

2009-12-09T11:12:00.001+07:00

Mount Ijen is an active volcano located in Banyuwangi regency, East Java, Indonesia. This mountain has a height of 2443 m and has erupted four times (1796, 1817, 1913, and 1936). To climb this mountain may depart from Bondowoso or from Banyuwangi.

Climbing Routes

To reach the mountain Ijen from Banyuwangi, can use public transit directions Banyuwangi - Smooth - Jambu. From Jambu Paltuding journey continues towards the "motorcycles" or vegetable carrier hitchhike. The main gate to the Nature Reserve Nature Trail is located in Ijen Crater Paltuding, which is also a Post PHPA (Forest Protection and Nature Conservation). Alternative routes are Bondowoso - Wonosari - Tapen - Sempol - Paltuding. Other facilities that can be enjoyed by visitors such as tourist huts and stalls that sell climbing needs to see the beauty of Ijen crater.

Paltuding walking distance from a distance of about 3 km. Initial trajectory as far as 1.5 km quite heavy because of the increase. Most of the lines with 25-35 degree slope. Apart from rising too sandy soil structure so that adds even more severe measures to restrain the foot due to body weight did not drop back.

After resting at Bunder Post (postal unique because it has a circle) then the path is relatively little flat. Besides tourists / suguhi climbers on the mountain range scenery is very beautiful. To come down to the crater have to cross the rocky terrain as far as 250 meters with a steep conditions.

Sempu Beach in Malang: More Beautiful & Original Than Phie-Phie Island In Thailand

2009-12-08T14:07:00.003+07:00

Sempu beach, if you've heard before? This beach is located in the city of Malang, East Java. Access to this beach is easy. But, if you want to visit this beach can only morning and and evening. if the trip from terminal ARJOSARI in Malang, you can use public transport to the Turen. Cost is not expensive, it was only 10,000 rupiah. After From Turen, next to Sendang Birru. After that trip to the beach 'Sempu'. Foreign tourists prefer to spend the night at the Blue Sendang. do not want to be bothered with a tent and so should the plug on the island will stay Sempu reply. as the name suggests, the beach Sendang Blue This is Blue water. In fact, sometimes even a bit greenish.
you want to buy fish there? can also be grilled. you can ask the same of another fisherman docked there.
before entering Sempu Island, to report the post in Sendang Blue. This postal charge of giving licenses to people who want to Sempu Island. Because, Sempu Island had become a nature reserve. Therefore, preservation of habitat must be preserved environment. It usually costs up to us. just fill the guest book and a little give a copy of ID card or other identification. is easy ... ..?Do you want to Visit?

Enggano Island

2009-12-06T09:29:00.004+07:00

About Enggano island

Enggano Island is the outermost island of Indonesia, located in the Indian ocean and adjacent to Indian country. Enggano island is part of the government area of North Bengkulu, Bengkulu Province, and is one district. The island is located in the southwest of Bengkulu city with coordinates 5 ° 31 '13 "S, 102 ° 16' 0" longitude.
The first report on this island by Cornelis de Houtman notes who visit this island on June 5, 1596. It is not known where de Houtman know the name of this island, which in Portuguese, engano, means "disappointed".
The island natives are Enggano Enggano tribe, the tribe is divided into five indigenous (local call rate). It's all speak the same language, the language Enggano. Kauno tribe or tribe that began occupying this place in the Dutch period (c. 1934).

Enggano Island is one of the small island on the West Coast of Sumatra that has a length of approximately 45 km and 17 km wide (Department of Forestry, 1998). Condition Enggano island ecosystems are still fairly good when compared with the small islands the other side of the west coast of Sumatra. Unique Enggano island ecosystems, with this unique ecosystem is P. Enggano more vulnerable than mainland ecosystems. Little disturbance in one element of the existing ecosystem will result in disruption of the entire ecosystem of the island (Director General of Forest Utilization, July 1995).
Public transportation is used so far is the ocean transportation 2 times a week, a pioneer of the docked ship at Pier Malakoni, and NMC King Enggano which docked at Pier Kahyapu, or can also use the fishing boat (weight 16 tons) when the public transport experience interference (damaged or route changes). Transportation between villages in Enggano tend to use sea transportation, because transportation facilities do not support. Existing roads stretching from the village to the village of Banjarsari Malakoni along 17 km of road hardening (rock mix) made in 2002 and Malakoni village to village along the 16 km Kahyapu still a dirt road in the rainy season is very difficult to pass.
Important habitats such as mangrove forest is and coral reefs are still good enough condition. Mainland islands are covered mostly by forests and fed by 5 major rivers. Enggano Island is one area of Important Bird Area (IBA) and also included in the Endemic Bird Area, or ABS because the island is also found in two bird species endemic to the Andaman engganensis (owl) and Zoosterps Salvadori (bird spectacles). Found no fewer than 45 species of birds and many other species have not been identified (there is no comprehensive observation). Currently there are sufficient data concerning the number and types of flora and fauna present in Enggano.
Enggano Island also many potential saving of timber and non timber like melinjo, rattan, manau, herbs, and seafood. Some of this potential has not made an alternative choice for the community because of various obstacles faced.

Privileges Enggano Island

Enggano Island is an island relatively unspoiled and has not been touched by development agendas. However, this would be a blessing for the island itself, because the authenticity of the landscape is still relatively intact.

On the island of white sand surrounded by a vast, there are two beautiful tourist attraction and well known, namely Nanu'ua Mountain Bird Park and Beach Humo. In Nanu'ua Mountain Bird Park, there are two species of rare birds protected by the government, the Bird and Bird Glasses Scops Enggano Enggano. In addition to the Nanu'ua Mountain Bird Park, a bird species-limited distribution was also occasionally be found on farms, especially the coconut plantations, and open land around the township.

Next move to the Coast Humo. The beach is famous for its stretch of fine white sand is a marine ecosystem is quite rich. Along the shoreline, visitors can find many crabs and small animals on the loose shelled freely. On the beach life is also different kinds of small fish colorful often swim in the beach and can be seen with the naked eye. The most frequently encountered is a blue fish with yellow-white strip and a red fish with white and silver variations in the body.

In addition, the beach that extends about two miles from north to south, with a width of approximately 200 meters from the seafront is also a collection of reefs, or by the local community called tubiran-that can be used as a bridge to walk a little out to sea. Tubiran like this pier are also often used by visitors and the local community as a place of fishing. Location jutting into the sea make this tubiran a habitat for many marine fish species.

Besides having two beautiful tourist sites, the Enggano Island also has other features, the mangrove forest is very dense which naturally serves as a drag chute coastal abrasion. In this mangrove forest, a variety of bird life, such as woodpeckers, Enggano Imperial-pigeon birds, parrots, parrot, parrots, and many other bird species.

Tropical Paradise Derawan Island, East Kalimantan.

2009-12-06T08:57:00.006+07:00

Derawan Island is located in Derawan Islands, Sub Derawan, Berau, East Kalimantan Island Unit Derawan morphology is flat coastal plain topography. Sand beach has a slope of about 7 ° - 11 ° with a width of 13.5 to 20 meters.

In the surrounding waters are famous marine park as a tourist and diving (diving) with a depth of about five meters. There are a wide range of marine biota in here, including the squid (cuttlefish), lobster, fish pipe (ghostpipe fish), octopus (octopus bluering), nudibranchs, sea horses (seahorses), eels band (ribbon EELS) and fish Skorpion (scorpionfishes ).

On the rocks at a depth of ten meters, there is now known as the "Blue Trigger Wall" because of the reef with a length of 18 meters there is a lot of trigger fish (red-toothed trigger fishes).

how to reach this area?

It is easy to reach this beautiful island. You can fly for approximately 3 hours to Balikpapan by using the plane from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta or Denpasar. From Balikpapan, you still have to fly to Cape Redeb one hour dive with Star KAL plane, Deraya or DAS. In addition, Cape Redeb can also be achieved through the sea, with a boarded ships from Samarinda or Tarakan to Tanjung Redeb followed by motorboat hire.

lodging

Since 1993, the island is managed by PT.Bhuni Derawan Manimbora Interbuana by providing facilities such as cottages, diving equipment, Speedboat and restaurants. In addition, there is also an inn run by people around, like Danakan, Derawan Lestari III, Derawan Lestari I & II. Lodging and Yogie Mas Must provide a room at a price of about Rp.45.000 to 100,000 / night.

Around the Island Derawan, diving as much as 28 points have been identified. To explore all these points at least it takes about 10 days with one dive at each point. To move from one point to another, you can use the ship.
In the meantime, you can explore the island on foot.
In this Derawan Island, many activities you can do, especially activities related to marine tourism, such as:
You can see different types of fish such as Shark, Dugong, or Mermaid, arracuda, green turtle, and etc., Swimming, Snorkeling, and fishing, Walking along the beach, Watching the green turtle

Raja Ampat is Amazing

2009-12-02T12:01:00.006+07:00

"What a wealth of nature and scenery that God has given to our country beloved Indonesia." Maybe that was the word of praise that came out of our mouths when we can go and visit different places really wonderful that we can find among the thousands of islands in this archipelago as one of which was in Raja Ampat is located in the Province of West Papua.

Papuans often also referred to him as district archipelago with many islands of 610 islands. Among them only 35 islands are populated and only 4 of them on the big island the most populated of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo where there are cities as centers of government Waisai Raja Ampat

Because of its natural beauty which indicated its position as the richest marine biodiversity in the world oceans. Islands are still very original is so amazing let alone the sea at this island is very famous for its wealth which according to the survey and research institutions of international marine ecosystem here that there are 537 species of coral that is already represented 75% of the world now not to mention the discovery of 828 species of fish from a number of 1074 estimated spread this dikepulauan Raja Ampat.

Well .... How are we not surprised to know that. Maybe because we are less known and appreciated because the people from all over the country's many know about Raja Ampat and they even have a network of travel to get there directly from their countries of Europe, America and Australia.

If you want to visit the Raja Ampat is the nearest airport is the new town of Sorong followed by speed boat about 1.5 hours at a cost of Rp. 2 million for a 10 to 15 people. For lodging there are only on the islands of course while for the transport because this island is to take speed boat which can be rented starting from the city of Sorong.

If you are there at the time of the season let alone the full moon, besides the beautiful beaches on the edge looking at the moon diperjalanan also likely you will be greeted by a bunch of fish jumping dolphin dolphins that high in the side of your boat speed .... Wow ... .. what a life experience that will not be forgotten.

Lodging Middle-ups Lists

2009-11-30T12:39:00.003+07:00

Lodging Middle-ups
To you who brought the family and children or you who want a place a little "luxury" hotels I have a list of upper middle that can be reference:
The hotels below usually have full facilities: air-conditioned rooms, hot showers, swimming pool, breakfast, parking, etc.
Address and Tel No other Cheap Hotels in Kuta Around ..
Tariff 100-600rb
Adi Dharma, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751527
Adi Dharma II, Jl. Benesari Legian
Adi Jaya, Jl. Dewi Sartika, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753607
Adika Sari Bungalow, Jl. Padma Utara Legian, Phone: +62 361 751413
Adus, Jl. Lebak Bene, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 755326
Ady's Inn, Jl. Melasti, Legian Kelod, Phone: +62 361 753445
Agung Cottages, Jl. 95 Legian Kuta
Agung Cottages, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751147
Agung Putra, Jl. Poppies I Kuta
Agung Putra Inn, Jl Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 766708
Segara Agung, Jl. Singosari Kuta, Phone +62 361 751264
Amanada Resort, Jl. Admiral Petitnget
Amarta Boutique, Jl. Abhimanyu, Phone: +62 361 734739
Goddess Anom Cottages, Br. Legian Tengah - Kuta
Alex Beach Inn, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751781
Alit Kuta Bungalow, Jl. Dewi Sartika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751968, 751969
Ananda Halim Bungalow, Jl. Lesmana Seminyak - Kuta
Sea Wind Inn, Jl. Raya Legian - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751963, 751330
Arena, Jl. Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752974
Arena Bungalows, Br. Pering Kuta
Arjuna Inn, Jl. Kta Legian, Phone: +62 361 237664
Arthawan, Br. Pengabetan - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752913
Asana Santhi Willy, Jl. Tegalwangi 18 Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751284
Ayodya Beach Inn, Jl. Legian Tengah - Kuta
Ayu Beach Inn, Br. Pengabetan Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751664

Lily's Beach Cottages, Jl. Dewi Sartika - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751868
Bakungsari Cottages, Jl. Singosari - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751868
Bale Agung, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751338
Bale Agung, Jl. 99 Arjuna Legian, Phone: +62 361 730368
Bale Bali, Jl. Nikko Temple
Bali Agung village, Jl. Sarinande Seminyak - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 233599
Bali Ayu, Jl. Petitenget No. 99x Kuta, Phone: +62 361 731,263, 731,294
Bali Bagus Cottages, Jl. Sartika Dewoi Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751086
Balinese Barong, Br. Poppies II, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751804
Bali Bungalows, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751779
Bali Desa Puri, Jl. Raya Kerobokan 18X Kuta, Phone: +62 361 731467
Bali Duta Wisata, Br. Popies II, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753534
Bali Dwipa II, Br. Pengabetan, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751446
Dwira Bali, Jl. Padma Utara Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 756201
Bali Globe, Jl. Abhimanyu Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753,028.730128
Kencana Bali Resort, Jl. Banjar village of Sabie
Bungalow Legian Bali, Jl Pura Bagus Taruna, Phone +62 361 752054
Niksoma Bali, Jl. Padma, Legian Kaja, Phone: +62 361 751946
Prani Bali, Jl. Gg Bali Dewi Sartika Prani
Balira, Jl. Polonia 10 X Tuban, Phone: +62 361 750082
Reef Bali, Jl Pratama Tanjung Benoa
Rizki Asih Bali, Jl. Sari Dewi Seminyak
Password Bali, Legian Gg Poppies II, Phone: +62 361 753344
Bali Sari, Jl. Kediri Tuban
Bali Segara, Jl. Goddess Srtika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753525, 752830
Bali Sorgawi Inn, Jl. Kelod Legian, Kuta
Bali Subak, Jl Arjuna Legian Kaja, Phone: +62 361 730901
Bali Summer, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751503, 753947
Bali Village, Jl. 515 Werkudara Legian
Balindo Cottages, Jl. Raya Tuban, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751050
Bamboo Inn, Jl. Bakungsari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751935
Basangkasa Cottages, Br. Basangkasa
Stone Belig, Jl. Stone Belig, Kerobokan
Bayu Perdana, Jl. Abhimanyu Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 731242
BDC, Jl Segara Kulon 18 Tanjung Benoa
Mere Beach Inn, Jl. Werkudara Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751931
Bendesa, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751358
Beneyasa Beach Bungalows, Jl. Legian, G. Benesari, Phone: +62 361 754120
Berata, Jl. Dewi Sartika, Kuta
Diamonds Inn, Jl. Poppies I, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751501, 236021
Bima Sena, Br. Pengabetan, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751789
Star Aquarius, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751762
Bolare Bali, marshy Canggu, Phone: +62 361 730250, 730258
Bruna Beach, Jl. Melasti Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751565
Beruna Beach Cottages, Br. Middle Legian - Kuta
Budhi Beach Inn, Br Pande Mas Kuta, Phone: +62 361 75110
Bukit Jimbaran, Br. Kangin Ungasan Village
Bunga Seminyak, Jl. Abhimanyu Gg. Camplung Horn, Phone: +62 361 751239

Copyright Beach Inn, Jl. Anyway Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751805
Casa Padma, Jl. Padma Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751088

Dharma Yudha, Jl. Dewi Sartika - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751685
Darmadi, Jl. Raya Tuban, Phone: +62 361 751788
Darsana Beach Inn, Br. Sahadewa - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751998
Dawan Beach Inn, Jl. Melasti Kuta, Phone: +62 361 224493
Dayu Beach Inn, Br. Bunisari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751498
Village Asri, Jl. Raya Seminyak, Gg Dewataku, Phone: +62 361 731883, 731884
Young Village, Jl. Raya Basangkasa 30 Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730906
Dewa Beratha, Br. Pengabetan Kuta
Dewi Sri Cottages, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753019
Dewi Tirta Cottages, Jl. Abhimanyu Seminyak - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753476
Draupadi Resort, Jl. 20 XX Drupadai Seminyak
Dyana Pura, Jl. Abhimanyu Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751442

Edy's Garden, Br. Legian Kaja
Evergreen Castle, Br. Pengabetan Kuta

Fat Mase, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera 100 X Uluwatu
Fat Yogi, Br. Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751665
Flamboyant, Jl. Dewi Sartika - Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752610
Flamboyant, Jl. Legian Kuta
Flora Kuta, Jl. Daffodils Sari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751870

Gardenia, Br. Legian Kuta
Gedong Bali, Jl. Lebak Bene Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753021
Gora Beach Inn, Poppies Lane II Kuta
Grahadi, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 755592, 755593
Griya Oka, Jl. Poppies II Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752081
Green Garden Bali, Jl. Dewi Sartika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 754570
Gustu Villa, Jl. Uluwatu

Haris, Jl. Dewi Sartika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 765428

Ibis Legian, Jl. Padma Utara Legian, Phone: +62 361 756201
Ida Beach Inn, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751205, 751934
Inada, Br. GG Bima Seminyak, Phone: +62 361 732269
Beautiful Beach Inn, Poppies Lane II Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753327

Jesen II, Jl. Gg Singosari Kresek No. 7
Just Edith Bungalows, Poppies Lane II Kuta

Kak Garden, Jl. Anyar Kubu Kuta
Holy Kari II, Jl. Raya Legian Gg Bima
Karhti Inn, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Phone: +62 361 751708
Kedin, Poppies I Kuta,
Coconut Bali, Jl. Padma Utara Legian, Phone: +62 361 234747
Kendi Mas, Jl Singosari 49 Kuta
Ketty, Jl. Sahadewa Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751134
Club Paradise, Br. Kangin Ungasan, Phone: +62 361 703411
Koja Beach Inn, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751754, 751442
Komala Indah I, Gang Poppies I Kuta
Komala Indah II, Jl. Kelod Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752300
Kompyang, Jl. Blambangan Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751724
Kortis, Br. Tegal Kuta
Jade, Jl. Werkudara, Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730407, 732186
Jade I, Jl. Werkudara, Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730407, 732186
Jade II, Jl. Werkudara, Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730407, 732186
Dewi Kuntala Bungalows, Jl. Kuta Beach
Kuta Bungalows, Jl. Legian Gg Bunisari, Phone: +62 361 753748
Kuta Puri Bungalows, Jl. Pantai Kuta Gg. Poppies I, Phone: +62 361 752585
Holy Kuta, Jl. Poppies II Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753761
Kuta Timur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 754062
Kuta Village Inn, Jl. Singasari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751095

Sea Blue (Blue Ocean), Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730289
Legian Beach Bungalows, Jl. Padma Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751087
Legian Club, Jl. Laksmana Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 732900
Garden Cottages Legian, Jl. Raya Legian, Phone: +62 361 751876
Legian Inn, Br. Central Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751755
Legian Kuta Village, Jl. Hr. 313, Phone: +62 361 750888
Legian Sunset Beach, Br. Legian Kaja Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751060
Lily Garden, Jl. Benesari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 754132
Five One, Gg Poppies I Kuta
Linga Murti, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751878
Loji Garden, Jl. Raya Legian, Phone: +62 361 751572
Lumbung Sari, Jl. Brother three Legian
The day after tomorrow, Jl. G Benesari Legian, Phone: +62 361 751863

Maharani Bungalow I, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751863
Maharani Bungalow II, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752589
Maharta, Jl. Padma Utara, Phone: +62 361 751654
Mahendra Beach Inn, Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751461
Mama's Beach Inn, Jl. Legian Kuta, +62 361 751512

Masa Inn, Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751702
Mastapa Garden, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751660
Matahari Bungalow, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751616, 751761
Sunrise Bungalow, Jl. Primary Tj. Benoa 771,019, 751,087
14 roses, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751156
Melasti Beach Bungalows, Jl. Dewi Sartika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751860
Melasti Beach Resort, Jl. Padma Utara Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751,563.751087
Immediately Jati, Jl. Segara Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751335
Mertha Jati, Jl. Kubu Anyar 8 Kuta,
Dreams, Jl. Legian Gg Taman Sari, Phone: +62 361 751848
Mustika Inn, Jl. Kartika Plaza Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753298
Mutiara Bali, Jl. Beraban No. 8 X Seminyak
Pearls Cottages, Gg Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751585, 752091

Nagasari Beach, Jl. Bakungsari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751960
Nakula Beach Inn, Br. Legian Kaja
Nathan, Jl. Puspa Dewi Ayu Sartika GG 238, Phone: +62 361 752825
Fisherman Jimbaran, Jl. No. Jimbaran beach. 3
Nirmala, Jl. Uluwatu II No. 10 Jimbaran
In Nusa Nusa, Jl. Dhyana Pura Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 731414
Nusa Inn, Jl. Legian Gg Benesari, Phone: +62 361 754625

Oasis, Jl. Singasari Kuta
Opal Legian, Jl. Pura Bagus Taruna, Phone: +62 361 752054

Palm Beach, Jl. Jenggala Tuban, Phone: +62 361 752432, 751661
Enter Pan, Jl. Dewi Sartika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752545
Pantai Sari (Sari Beach Inn), Jl. Padma Utara, Legian, Phone: +62 361 751635, 756557
Panca Jaya, Jl. Abhimanyu Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 754258
Panorama Asri, Jl. Padma Utara Legian 4
Paradiso, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752270
Pastini, Jl. Buni sari Kuta.
Pendawa, Jl. Dewi Sartika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752387
Pension Joni, Jl. Padma Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751182
Joni Pension II, Jl. Sahadewa Kuta.
Boat Big Dipper, Jl. Abhimanyu Seminyak, Phone: +62 361 753476
Quiet cabin, Jl. Raya Seminyak 69, Phone: +62 361 731270
Poppies Cottages, Jl. Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751059
Prawita Cottages, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751838
Pujawan, Jl. Singosari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751051
Puri Agung, Jl. Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 750054
Castle Orchid, Jl. Werkudara Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751802
Puri Bambu, Jl. Kedonganan Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753377, 753440
Puri Benoa, Jl Pratama Tanjung Benoa
Puri Bidadari, Jl. Petitenget Kerobokan, Phone: +62 361 754165
Puri Bunga Cottages, Jl. Abhimanyu Kuta, Phone: +62 361 224817, 752139
Puri Damai Cottages, Jl. Yudhisthira Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752465
Puri Damai Cottages II, Jl. Padma Utara Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751965
Puri Dewata Beratha, Jl. Nakula Legian, Phone: +62 361 730425
Puri Dewi Sri, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751993
Puri Dibia, Jl. Raya Kuta No.. 20, Phone: +62 361 706324
Castle Green, Jl. Dewi Sartika, Phone: +62 361 754571, 761023
Puri Coconut (Cocos), Jl. Arjuna Legian Kaja Kuta, 730,736
Puri Kubu, Jl. Kunti, Br. Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752231
Puri Mango Bungalow, Jl. Arjuna Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751447
Puri Mas, Br. Kelod Legian, Phone: +62 361 751690
Puri Naga, Jl. Arjuna Legian Kaja Kuta, Phone: +62 361 754061
Puri Nusantara Cottages, Jl. Raya Tuban Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751469, 752996
Puri Rama, Jl. Legian Gg. Tropozone, Phone: +62 361 751057, 751592
Puri Tanah Lot, Jl. Lebak Bene Kuta,. Phone: +62 361 752281
Puri Tanjung, Jl. Pratama Benoa 62
Puri Tanjung sari, Jl. Dhyana Pura Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751545
Puri Wisata, Jl. Raya Legian Seminyak
Puspa Ayu, Jl. Dewi Sartika Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751470
Puspa Beach Inn, Br. Buni Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753542
Puspasari Beach Inn, Jl. Padma Legian, Phone: +62 361 751088

Raja Garden, Jl. Abhimanyu Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730494
King Legian Cottages, Jl. Legian Cottages, Phone: +62 361 751133
Rama Varuna, Jl. Jenggala Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751557
Rama Gerden, Jl. Yudhisthira Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751971
Friendly Village, Jl. Rraya Seminyak Gg. Keraton, Phone: +62 361 731071
Rasa Sayang Beach Inn, Jl. Pratama 88x Tj. Benoa, Phone: +62 361 771436
Ratna, Jl Raya Kuta No. 104 Kuta, Phone: +62 361 754038
Rentora, Jl. Dewi Sartika, Phone: +62 361 752545
Restu Bali, Jl. Raya Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751251
Rita House, Jl. Pengabetan Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751760
Struggling Bungalow, Jl. Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 754246
Rosani, Jl. Lebakbene Legian, Phone: +62 361 761042
Royal Bali, Jl. Pratama Benoa 66
Royal Bali Jimbaran, Jl. 18 X Uluwatu Jimbaran, Phone: +62 361 759948
Royal Jimbaran Bay, Jl. Bukit Permai South Kuta, Phone: +62 361 708800
Rum Jungle, Jl. 518 Werkudara Kuta

Sandat Bali, Jl. Legian 120 Kuta, Phone: +62 361753491
Sandhi Pala Beach, Jl. Jenggala Tuban, Phone: --
Sanjaya Beach Inn, Jl. Raya Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751859
Sano Kuta, Jl. Melasti Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751148, 751592
Santika, Jl. Lasmana Petitenget
Sari Beach Inn, Br. Legian middle, Phone: +62 361751635
Sari Bunga, Jl. Arjuna, Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730633, 730240
Sari Indah, Br. Pande Mas Kuta
Sarinande Beach Inn, Jl. Sarinande 15 Seminyak, Phone: +62 361 730383
Sari yasa Inn, Jl. Raya Legian Kuta
Sari Yasa Samudra I, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751562, 752948
Sari Yasa Samudra II, Jl. Raya Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751858
Satria Cottages, Jl. Pantai Kuta Gg. Poppies II, Phone: +62 361 752741
Unfortunately Maha Merta, Jl. Lebak Bene
Segara Sadhu, Jl. Poppies I Gg. Bali Password No. 3 Kuta, Phone: +62 361 759909
Segara Beach Inn, Jl. Ciung Vanara No. 20
Sekar Sari II, Jl. Jenggala Tuban, Phone: +62 361 754773
Senen, Jl. Lebak bene Kuta,
Sigita, Jl. Padma Legian Kuta
Simpang Inn, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752397
Sinar Bali, Jl. Padma Utara, Phone: +62 361 751404
Sinar Indah, Jl. Padma Utara Legian, Phone: +62 361 755905
Sing Ken Ken, Jl. Arjuna Kuta, Phone: +62 361 225490
Heaven Beach Inn, Jl. Sahadewa, Legian
Heaven Cottages, Br. Pering Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751897
Heaven Kuta 1, Br. Pering Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751897, 758613th
Sri Krishna Beach Inn, Br Pengabetan Kuta,
Sri Kusuma Beach Inn, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751201
Sri Ratu, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751686
Su's Cottages, Jl. Werkudara 532
Suji Bungalows, Jl. Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752483
Suka, Br. Pengabetan Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752793
Suka Beach Inn, Jl. Raya Legian Kuta
Like Jati, Jl. Legian Kuta
SULUBAN Blue Point Villas, Jl Uluwatu Labuan Sait, Phone: +62 361 416070
Suratha, Jl. Melasti Legian
Suriwati, Jl. Sahadewa Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753162
Surya Beach Inn, Br. Pengabetan Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751054
Surya Dharma, Dhyana Pura 9A Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753,028, 730,128
Surya Dewata Beach Inn, Jl. North Padma 10 Legian, Phone: +62 361 753776
Surya Dewata Beach II, Jl. Padma Utara, Phone: +62 361 750128

Unique Qualities: Taman Arum, Br. Tegal Gerana Sangeh
Taman Ayu, Br. Pengabetan Kuta
Taman Ayu I, Gg. Poppies Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751855
Taman Ayu II, Jl. Benesari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 752886
Taman Ayu Cottages, Jl. Peti Tenget Kerobokan, Phone: +62 361 225274, 773011th
Taman Bali, Jl. Draupadi Legian, Phone: +62 361 222421
Taman Indah, Gg. Poppies II Kuta, Phone: +62 361 753795
Taman Juanda, Jl. Legian Kaja 501 Kuta, Phone: +62 361 730990
Taman Legian, Jl. Legian Kuta, Phone: +62 361751876
Blossom Park, Jl. Legian Gg Poppies II, Phone: +62 361 752770
Nyiur Park, Jl. Legian gg Poppies II, Phone: +62 361 752198
Rosani Park, Jl. Petitenget Gg. Paradise Kerobokan
Taman Sari Bali, Jl Pratama Tanjung Benoa 61 B, Phone: +62 361 755592
Taman Sari Cottages, Br. Pengabetan Kuta, Phone: +62 361 751892
Taman Sari Cottages II, Jl. Dewi Sartika Gg. Pudak Sari, Phone: +62 361 751318
Tanaya (Dedaun Villa), Jl. Legian 123 b, Phone: +62 361 750625
Tanjung Bali, Jl. Poppies II, Phone: +62 361 765557
Jimbaran Bay, Jl. Yeh Tukad Mumbul Jimbaran, Phone: +62 361 704925
Seaside Bungalow, Hamlet Village Kauh Pecatu
The Jimbaran Bali, Jl Uluwatu Jimbaran, Phone: +62 361 705466
Three Brothers, Jl Legian Gg Poppies II, Phone: +62 361 751566
Chef Hat Inn, Jl. Werkudara Kuta, Phone: +62 361 225553
Tri Sakti, Jl. Legian Gg. Tropozone, Phone: +62 361 761060
Tugu, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong Canggu, Phone: +62 361 731701
Tugu Bali, Jl. P Batu Bolong, Canggu, Phone: +62 361 731701
Lotus Bali, Jl. Padma Utara, Phone: +62 361 756013

Viking Beach Inn, Jl. Raya Legian - Kuta, Phone +62 361 751505
Villa Aya, Jl. Lesmana Seminyak Kuta, Phone: +62 361 733427
Cocos Villa, Jl. Legian Beach Kuta
Villa Koyo, Br. Jimbaran - Kuta, Phone +62 361 262226
Villa Park Barn, Jl. Peti tenget.
Villa Chandra, Jl. Stone Belig 90 Kerobokan, Phone +62 361 732,389, 732,390
Villa Lagoon, Jl. Nakula, Gg Fine
Villa Then, Jl. Pura Dalem Seminyak Kuta, Phone +62 361 731051
Villa Puri Royan, Jl. Sari Jimbaran beach
Villa Friendly, Jl. Raya Seminyak Gg. Keraton 48, Phone +62 361 731071
Villa Risi, Jl. Benesari Kuta, Phone: +62 361 768010

Walon Bungalow, Br. Pande Mas Kuta, Phone +62 361 752463
Wayan Beach Inn, Br. Jaba Kuta, Phone +62 361 752388
Wida's Beach Inn, Jl. Melasti Kuta, Phone +62 361 753665
Willy, Jl. Cape Windu, Phone +62 361 751281
Wina Cottages, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone +62 361 751867

Yortira Garden Cottage, Jl. Raya Legian Kuta, Phone +62 361 751895
Yulia Beach Inn, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Phone +62 361 751055

Zet Inn, Jl. Singosari, Phone +62 361 753135

Tips Rent vehicle

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Rental Vehicles Tips

If you are vacationing together motorcycle is the perfect place to save your travel expenses.
There are bike rentals along Jalan Legian fit in the Bali Bombing I Memorial, to the direction of downstream or upstream Seminyak at Kartika Plaza, Jalan Raya Kuta, Kuta Beach Jln Up
Along this road a lot of parked motorcycles for rent.
Prices range from 25-30 for motor supra rb Fit and 30-40 thousand for motor Vario, Mio and Kymco and 60 thousand for the Tigers.
But I strongly suggest to rent a motor matic because no cape and jalan2 dibali tp jg bad you do not you rent a motor youthful Tiger just let me fast and powerful and not feel the adventure second to none.

The lease is 1 day for example if you rent a bike 12 hours a day and then had to be returned at 12 noon the next day, but when you rent 2-3 days can be more expensive (the brother bargain must ama)
Tenants only leave ID card as collateral rental. We will be given 1 sheet receipts and proof of payment of vehicle registration card replacement 1, Polda Bali issued a special card to replace the original motor vehicle registration rented. If you do not travel too far only around Kuta, Jimbaran, Sanur Matic can use the motor, but if we aim to Kintamani, Ubud, Sange, Japan in Singaraja The MasterCard ads for rental motor roads in Bali.

But if you are on holiday I would recommend 3-4 people to rent the car alone, a rate 100-150rb (Katana / Jimny) & 350 rb for deer / Midshipman / Panther.

If you need a driver can add Rp. 100-150 thousand so you do not have to report because the driver can also be as a guide. Usually we offered to pay the insurance 80 thousand but this is not a necessity. Tariffs on the fixed and is not much different from one rental to another rental. But no one should be asked first if the rental as a 2-3 ratio. Rental cars can be found in tourism counters along Jalan Legian, Kuta beach and poppies lane.

But if you do not want to bother renting a car + driver I recommend 1-day tour Daily tour just to interesting places in Bali with rates between 200-500 rb / person with a minimum of 3 places / day + lunch & snacks.
Daily tour information can be obtained at the Tourist Information counter there is lots of on Jl. Poppies Lane II, Jl Legian & Jl. Kuta Beach. For all the information Tours & Rental cars can also be asked at the hotel where you stay.

Cheap lodging in Kuta & Travel Tips ..

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Cheap lodging in Kuta & Travel Tips ..

Cheap Lodging Tips

If your travel style as a backpacker / traveler budger, it is very suitable lodgings. Besides the goal is travel costs as low as there are also reasons why it should stay in a luxury hotel nan expensive because most of our time outside the hotel (mean streets)
Famous places where the community is a backpacker staying in Jalan Poppies Lane I and II, many cheap lodging rates 40-175 thousand per night.

Poppies Lane
Poppies Lane 2 divided road, Poppies Lane I & II, the road connecting Jalan Pantai Kuta and Legian's one direction. In this way 2 can be found many bungalow lodging / inn is cheap and affordable for the budget traveler. Also the stores that sell clothing and souvenirs typical of Bali:
1. Cempaka II (Clean & privacy): 757,750 with Kadek 0361
2. Struggling Bungalow (Clean) Gg. 0361 754,246 struggling. 50 m from the monument Bom Bali I
3. Losman Arthawan (0361 752913) - Poppies Lane II
4. Dua Dara Poppies Lane II.
5. Segara Sadhu Inn. 0361) 759909, Jl. Poppies II Gang 1 # 3A
6. Jus Edith Bungalows 0361) 750558, Gang wildly, Poppies Lane II
7. Gora Beach Inn - Poppies Lane 2, Banjar Pengabetan (0361 to 75,257
8. Yunna Cottage - Jl. Pantai Kuta Gg Poppies 2 (0361 to 753,015)
9. Lotus Bali Inn - Poppies Lane 2 (0361 to 762,990)
10. Palm Gardens Taman Nyiur - Poppies Lane 2 (0361 to 75,219
11. Okie House - Poppies Lane 2 (0361 to 752,081)
12. Mahendra - Poppies 1 Banjar Pengabetan (0361 to 752,371)
13. Puri Agung - Poppies 1 (0361 to 750,054)
14. Bungalows Taman Ayu - Poppies 1 (0361 to 751,855)
15. Komala Indah - Poppies No. 1. 20 (0361 to 751,422)
16. Agung Putra Inn, Jl Poppies I Kuta, Phone: +62 361 766708

Lodging facilities above usually have 2 beds, bathroom inside, fan / AC and Light breakfast in the morning. Old inn can be daily, weekly, or monthly. For weekly and monthly can ask for a discount to the official lodging, discount can be up to 20% for 1 month. Also in this lane poppies many bule-bule milling (mostly Australian).

Tips Arrive Night in Bali

2009-11-30T11:56:00.002+07:00

The aircraft will be arriving slash at Ngurah Ray Bali at 23:50 hours, what is there to open the inn? how to get there? Is it safe?

Perhaps the question above is often thought of my friends who would come to Bali. But I have some tips that can help my friends when forced to land in Bali in late at night.
Along with the tourism sector began to rise in Bali, the more tourists who come to Bali especially domestic tourists. This is also supported by the rise of local private airlines are opening line from Jakarta to Bali or from other cities in Indonesia. The number of flights, some airlines offer cheaper fares for flights that night (last flight). The aircraft take off from Jakarta at around 20:30 and landed in Bali at 23:00 (flight time 1 1 / 2 hours, plus an hour for 1 hour Balinese time faster / WITA).
The problem is when you arrive in Bali at 23:00 hours, then will arise the question of how I could get an inn? continued transportation from the airport to the inn what, how many taxi fare?, taxi meter or bulk? What taxi driver in Bali like "ngegetok"?, is it safe? and much more.

I have some tips for things like the above.
1. When Bali 1 hour ahead of Jakarta or PST, so while on the plane rotate your watches 1 hour prominent.

2. When you arrive at the Domestic Arrival Terminal Airport Ngurah Ray, you can use the official airport taxi purchase tickets by taxi at the official counter open until the last plane on the right night at the arrival exit gate. We just paid a cab to the ticket counter and not to the taxi driver. But you can give tips to the taxi driver later. When you arrive at the International Arrival Terminal no taxi counter in there, you can wait for a cab at the gate. If there are no taxis, there is usually a taxi "omprengan" (black plate) but try to bargain with taxi fare your goals. Omprengan taxi but usually is not too put high tariffs. In a large official Counter Taxi fares in accordance with the long journey, for the purpose of Kuta, Legian Rp 50,000, Rp Jimbaran. 65,000, 55,000 Nusa Dua, Denpasar Rp. 70,000. Kuta is a tourist place closest to the airport with a distance of only 15 minutes. My advice if this is your first arrival in Bali you should first go to Kuta and find lodging there.

or if you want cheaper ride BaliTaxi (bluebird) but you should find the exit the airport (50-75meter from the arrival terminal) .. rates u / kuta goal range 25-35rb (meter)

4. Lodging cheap, clean, and safe are common in Poppies Lane II Jalan Legian Kuta. From the airport you will pass Jalan Kartika Plaza, turn left on Jalan Pantai Kuta Kuta beach side and lined Luxury Hotel, Hard Rock Cafe, Pizza Hut, McDonnald and turn right into Jalan Poppies Lane II headed to Jalan Legian. On the right Poppies Lane II tell a lot of inexpensive but clean accommodations. You can stop in one of the inn and asked if there was an empty room. Please note Poppies Way is only one lane and one direction and the taxi could not stop long.

5. I recommend cheap accommodation in Tune Hotels or in Poppies Lane II: Lodging House / Bungalow I Cempaka, Cempaka II, Two Dara, Artawan, struggling, etc.. Tariff 1 room per night ranges from Rp. 85-200 thousand with 1-2 bed facilities, fan (fan) or air-conditioning, bathroom / WC on the inside, and "light breakfast" in the morning. I think the price is very cheap compared to similar accommodations in Jakarta or other cities.

6. You can directly pay cash money to the receptionist's room and write down the name as ID in the form provided.

7. You can breathe relieved that "at least" you do not sleep on the porch tonight. Tomorrow morning you can look around Lodging Poppies for better or you can go to the other places in Bali to plan your vacation.

Other facilities at Kuta
I think the most favorite place for the "first port" in Bali is Kuta. Apart from this region are famous Kuta beach (200 m from Poppies Lane II), also has complete facilities: Accommodation is cheap & clean, Restorant western & local food affordable, ATM, Internet, Circle K Mini Market 24 hours, clothing shop & relatively inexpensive souvenir nawar origin, and many bule-bule (of which many are 1 / 2 naked) berseleweran.

Security
Security matters, Bali can be said is relatively safe compared to other places in Indonesia, is rare hold-up, theft or "pemalakan". The majority of the people of Bali are adherents of Hinduism who obey the fear of bad karma. Usually when there is crime perpetrators are immigrants. So do not be afraid to come to Bali, safe too!

Bali bombings .. Secure?
As is known to have occurred 2 times pengemboman in Bali, which is in the Year 2002 and 2005. Very big impact this event will be the arrival of tourists in Bali. But now Bali began to rise again. To question this bomb I can not guarantee that could happen where I hung the fate of "definitely" in Jakarta aja we could get the bomb, no longer eat at A & W Kramat Jati be bombed, again passed in front of the JW Marriott can get a bomb, could pass in Kuningan bombed, so stay my prayer that we avoid, amen .. source: Kaskus

Umang Island Tours

2009-11-28T06:52:00.003+07:00

Umang Island is an extraordinary island, though only 5-hectare, the trees and the grass seemed to flourish but if serapannya sea or brackish water plants on the island would not be fertile. Umang Island management did not hesitate to 'import' of water from land in the District and surrounding wells when the dry season comes.
On the island there are many coconut trees planted and ketapan. The island is only 15 minutes can be surrounded with this foot, also has a coral reef development, but it seems to need patience for his young age. Barriers are much damaged coral trodden or taken by visitors and surrounding communities, despite being warned of bamboo barrier.

Guests who came to the island of Umang, including enjoying Oar Island, the island is also still part of the management of this Umang Island can go in five minutes from Umang Island by boat, except, in the island is still thick trees and there are only shacks to rest after enjoying the beach.
On this island tourists can also enjoy facilities such as Jetski, banana boat and speedboat. Although there are many rocks on the beach but the white sand was soft. The children were happily playing on the beach Oar Island, swimming and playing on the beach sand.

Just like a beach, in many common Oar Island palm trees, and mangrove plants that served as a drag abrasion coast, the rest ketapan trees and shrubs. Unlike Umang Island, reefs here are still many and big, so if going around the island should use footwear, because the sharp coral can injure the feet.

This place is suitable for you who simply want to escape from the city noise and enjoy the beautiful moment of your honeymoon or a vacation with family. On this island there is an inn, namely Pulau Umang Resort & Spa which offers its own atmosphere. If you are reluctant to enjoy the beach, you can choose to enjoy the existing facilities at this resort, like swimming in the Lagoon Pools and Jacuzzi which mcnghadap sea. Or relax in a unique building of traditional style wooden very comfortable. (Pulau Umang Resort & Spa, The Well, Padeglang, Banten; (0253) 803,331, (021) 53,153,008; Price: Rp.359.000, s / d Rp.2.382.000, -/person.

Tip travel:
I do not recommend tourists to come directly to the island of Umang, because only the already registered that can cross into Umang Island. Umang Island Management provides Shuttle, a mini-bus with the cost of PP IDR. 250,000, per person. But if you want to keep coming without prior registration, could take a bus AKAP-Labuan Kalideres majors (Rp 25,000). Then continue by bus directions Labuan-Well (IDR 15. 000, -) are lucky tourists can come and stay there, with a note, there is an empty room.

Bayah Beach

2009-11-28T06:40:00.001+07:00

Bayah beach is a powerful tourist attraction in its own attraction South Banten. Unlike the Bagedur Beach, width and length which is located approximately 5 km - the report was written and published Lidia Mayangsari this daily edition last Sunday, September 25 - Coast Bayah but not how wide white sand.

Waves Beach Bayah big enough. Waves waves could be heard far enough. Be so, because the seabed is a stretch of beach Bayah rocks and black pebbles. But behind the beach waves big Bayah there are many sources of life of residents living in South Jakarta in PANGGARANGAN, Sawarna, Malingping and Bayah own.

Teri Pepes is a souvenir from the typical tourist beach Bayah. It was tasty and well suited be friends if we eat rice when hungry. You want to also feel the Pepes teri Bayah Coast? Berwisatalah to this area.

If using a private vehicle from Jakarta for example, put on a freeway toll lane from Tomang to East Serang. Then from the East Serang towards Saketi, in Pandeglang. From Saketi start down that road winding up to Malingping Banjasari. Your journey should not stop at Malingping, city district was preparing to clean up the city district of South Jakarta, but it slowly continues to Bagedur. After the tour enjoy satisfied Bagedur, go back to the beach in PANGGARANGAN Cihara. This beach is also wonderful views from the peak height of the road. From the height of the road will look broken waves and hundreds Cihara Beach hunters black pebbles and sand on the beach.

To achieve Bayah Beach, the beach you live Cihara need to walk several minutes. Before reaching Bayah Beach, you will also find a monument located romusha axis sidewalk Bayah-Sukabumi. Romusha monument was built circa '50s to commemorate the many victims of forced labor soul train line maker Bayah-Labuan Japan during the colonial period. Unfortunately romusha monument was not well maintained high growth around the monument rumut wild and weeds. Near the monument there is a special way to Bayah Beach area. Tourist beaches are deserted never visited by tourists.

This Bayah Beach scene ever in a movie "Ye are the ONLY" wrote in starring by "Nirina Zubir"

Amazing Natsepa Beach, AMBON

2009-11-27T09:31:00.007+07:00

Natsepa beach is located in the village of Suli, Maluku, precisely in the middle of embarrassment. It looks beautiful in the photos that I upload. White sand and clean with fishing boats ply the search for fish and sell them to buyers. Ambon people say, not to Ambon, if not swimming in Natsepa. That is, if you visit to Ambon, not to not set foot on the beach and soak Natsepa. Access to reach the white sandy beach is very easy. From the terminal in the city of Ambon, you can choose Suli passenger transportation department with the cost of IDR 5000 each way.

Within about half an hour, you've arrived at the scene Natsepa Beach. Public transport is to start operating from 05.00-07.00 at WIT. If using own vehicle, it took about 20 minutes from the city of Ambon since the distance is only about 18 km from the city center.

Entrance to the beach was only IDR 1,000 per person. If you take your own vehicle, the vehicle you only need to pay IDR 2,500 for one parking. And if you're on a motorcycle, motor entrance fee is IDR 1,500. Natsepa Beach arrived at during the day, you certainly would not make it to plunge into the clear beach and small waves, or are often called METI water or water down.
In the afternoon, when the water started getting up or high water, more visitors busy choosing a boat ride along the beach and saw the workers carrying plywood to plywood factories Stone Gong, which is located just across Beach Natsepa. Quite a lot of fishing boats adorn the shoreline and the rent was not expensive.
You simply set up IDR 20,000 and you can along the clear Natsepa Beach for an hour. Boat which can be filled about 10-15 people are also preparing a special rower paid enough with a pack of cigarettes or money perfunctory.

Heal
Not just simply enjoy swimming and boating fun, water Natsepa Coast properties also have a variety of diseases to cure, such as flu, fever, or a variety of skin diseases such as phlegm, ringworm, scabies, or itch-shavings.
That said, if you soak more than one hour Natsepa Coast, will now arrive back at home, your illness had been left with Natsepa waves. Believe it or not, I myself experienced when suffering from flu and high fever during a visit to Ambon in December last. Although my body temperature is mixed with hot and cold chills, I still force myself on the beach soaking almost 1.5 hours, of course, also praying that God really heal me. And, like a miracle, Natsepa beach water that has long been famous, when I got to dry off, I feel all parts of my body feel good.
You can prove yourself when visiting the city of Ambon. Toward the end of the day, if you've accomplished along the beach or swim, you can relax in a small tent on the outskirts of Natsepa Beach. You can relax while enjoying a banana, yam, or cassava fries are made directly from the pan, sweet young coconut Natsepa, or the joy rujak Natsepa very popular with peanut flavor.
Ambon people say, never admitted that he had stepped on if they have not felt Natsepa rujak Natsepa delicious. Simply prepare the money USD $ 5000, you can enjoy the delicious variety of native fruits from the village of Suli mixed with peanut sauce really appetizing.
If the night before, should not hurry back, because if you're willing to walk about 700 meters from the tourist sites, still along the coast, you will find the location of the sale of fresh fish brought in by fishermen from their search throughout the morning until late afternoon.
If the weather is friendly, prices very cheap fish. A tuna for his alias TONGKOK valued USD 5000 per cow. But, if strong winds and unfriendly weather, fish prices could be double the normal price. Once satisfied with enjoying the various facilities and beauty Natsepa Coast, believe me, when the foot steps to return home, must have heavy hearts when the eyes looked back at the beach. Especially in light of the moon that night, the beach sand will look bright and certainly will continue to tempt your heart to return to Natsepa Coast. [sinarharapan.co.id]

sunset

If you wait for a moment the sun set, looking very beautiful. You can see yourself in the photos that I upload.

Ranau Lake The Second Largest Lake in the South Sumatra

2009-11-24T11:47:00.003+07:00

Ranau Lake is the second largest lake in Sumatra. The lake is located in the border district of West Lampung and Lampung Province Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan in South Sumatera Province. The lake was created from a large earthquake and volcanic eruption of the volcano that makes a big basin. Located on the position coordinates 4 ° 51'45 "S 103 ° 55'50" BT. Broad Lake Ranau approximately 8 × 16 km with the background of Mount Seminung (± 1880 m altitude above sea level), surrounded by hills and valleys. In the cool night air and daytime temperatures in the range 20 ° - 26 ° Celsius.

Geographically Ranau lake topography is hilly "berlembah" makes it practical Ranau lake has a cool weather.

legend
According to the legend that is, the lake was created from a large earthquake and volcanic eruption of the volcano that makes a big basin. Major rivers that formerly flowed at the foot of the volcano and into the main water source to fill the hollow / hemisphere it. And eventually that big hole filled with water. Then around the new lake began overgrown with plants, including plants bush by the local people called Ranau. So the lake was dinamakanlah Lake Ranau. Rest of the volcano Mount Seminung now standing firm on the edge of the lake water is clear.

On the other hand in the mountains there are Seminung natural hot springs that come out of the bottom of the lake. In the vicinity of this lake can also be found Subik waterfall. Another interesting place to visit is located Marisa Island not far from the hot water.

We, a group, staying at the guesthouse is located on the shores of Lake Ranau this. Strategic place to enjoy the beauty of this lake. Unfortunately, Ranau lake management as tourism assets considered very low. Some of the supporting infrastructure, such as access roads and electricity, have been inadequate.

Lake Ranau does have charm. How not? Former volcanic eruptions such as the natural platform to form beautiful nan. Seminung towering mountain at 1880 meters above sea level into the background with shades of magic. Cliffs and hills to the line fence that grand stage...

Green paddy field mixed with water-blue Lake Ranau as a platform where various kinds of fish swimming. Grains of red coffee seemed to be a beauty sweeteners. Elegance that is complete with a beautiful frame and pebble beaches of white sand along the shore.

Lake Ranau area has not worked in earnest. Be developed for tourism promotion is the district government (Pemkab) Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra, through Lake Ranau Festival has not provoked the most of investor interest. Promotions are encouraged by the Government of West Lampung District through any Setabas Bay Festival has yet to bring in investment.

Lake Ranau from the Ogan Komering South Ulu and Liwa, Lampung Barat, are equally beautiful. Tourists want to go back there, even if only by boat or simply enjoy the waves. Enchantment Lake Ranau still invite the desire to come back.

Visitors who do not like to spend time boating with the rest in the inn. At the edge of Lake Ranau there are several inns, namely Seminung Lumbok Resort, Kotabatu the Appeal Court, and the cottage PT Pusri in Sukamarga.

In tourist areas, there are also additional objects for visitors, ie hot water with his own uniqueness, because flows directly from the holes in the cliffs. Hot water containing high levels of sulfur is located in Hot Springs Village at the foot of Mount Seminung. The location just across from the cottage owned by PT Pusri in Sukamarga. Travel by motor boat to the location of Sukamarga hot water is only about 20 minutes.

Visitors can come by anytime and enjoy the hot water that had never been pouring from the bowels of the earth. While motor boating on the lake with hot water purposes, the beauty of Lake Ranau charm was incredibly powerful. The waves are not too large, clear blue water, and natural charm of the surrounding mountains, will give a lasting impression for visitors.

Hot water at the edge of Lake Ranau streamed directly from the crevices of Mount Seminung feet. When the foot immersed the water flow, direct heat oppressive. Visitors do not just bathe in warm water. Hot water is believed to cure various skin diseases.

For visitors who do not bathe, they can enjoy the beauty of the lake around the hot water to sit in the shop or the pier. A number of food stalls available at that location, adjacent to the hot water pool. In these shops sold the natural result Mountain Seminung, especially avocado and petai.

Merapi Mountain

2009-11-21T07:07:00.003+07:00

Merapi mountain located in the province of Central Java and Yogyakarta is still very active today. Since 1548, this mountain has erupted 68 times as much. It is located quite close to the city of Yogyakarta and there are still villages in the slope to a height of 1700 m. For people in these places, Merapi brings material blessing of sand, whereas for the local government, Mount Merapi becomes tourist attraction for tourists. Merapi is now included in the National Park area of Mount Merapi.

geological history

Mount Merapi is the youngest volcano in the collection in the southern part of Java Island. This mountain is located in a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate continues to move downward Eurasian Plate. Eruption in the area lasted from 400,000 years ago, and up to 10,000 years ago is letusannya type efusif. After that, letusannya become explosive, with a thick lava caused lava domes.

Small eruptions occur every 2-3 years, and the larger about 10-15 years. Merapi eruptions are among other big impact in the year 1006, 1786, 1822, 1872, and 1930. Major eruption in 1006 made the whole middle part of Java island shrouded in gray. Predictably, it caused the eruption of Old Mataram Kingdom should move to East Java. Letusannya in 1930 destroyed 13 villages and killed 1400 people.

November 1994 eruption caused the blast of heat clouds down to reach some villages and took dozens of victims of the human soul. July 19, 1998 eruption large enough, but pointing upward so as not to take casualties. Note the last eruption of this mountain is in the 2001-2003 year of high activity ongoing.source Wikipedia

we can follow the route of ascent

Mount Merapi is the object of a popular climb. The route and the most common is through the north side of Selo, a district in Boyolali district, Central Java, which lies between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. Climbing through Selo takes an average of 5 hours to the summit.

Another popular route is through the Kaliurang, Pakem district, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta on the southern side. This path is more steep and takes about 6-7 hours to the summit. Another alternative route is through the northwest side, starting from Sawangan, Magelang regency, Central Java, and through the southeast, from the direction Deles, Kemalang District, Klaten regency, Central Java.

Tangkuban Perahu Crater - The beautiful Crater in West Java

2009-11-18T11:24:00.005+07:00

Tangkuban Parahu or Tangkuban Perahu is one of the mountain located in the province of West Java, Indonesia. Approximately 20 km to the north of Bandung, with a lush carpet of pine trees and tea plantations in the surrounding mountains have Tangkuban Parahu high altitude 2084 meters. The shape of this mountain is the center of eruption Stratovulcano who moved from east to west. Rock type issued by the eruption of lava and most of the sulfur, a mineral which is issued sulfur sulfur, a mineral that was issued when the mountain is not active sulfur vapor. Boat Tangkuban area managed by the Corporation of Forestry. The average temperature is 17oC daily at noon and 2 oC at night.

Parahu Tangkuban have Dipterokarp forest hill, forest Upper Dipterokarp, Montane forest, and forest or forest Ericaceous mountain. I didn't plan before when i went to Tangkuban Perahu. Suddenly, My friend told me. "Why dont we go to Tangkuban Perahu Crater?". And I said " It's Good idea". The vacation was begun at 4pm from my boarding house.

By using two motorcycles, we left without any plan at all. Along the way, a lot of new things that I see. It's fun because I love to travel. Our trip is relaxed. Departure from boarding house at 4 pm arriving there the next day at 10 am. Very tiring, but when we reached there, tired eyes as if relieved. There is cool and peaceful atmosphere. Many shops are selling there. we can eat, drink coffee while enjoying the beauty of Tangkuban Perahu crater. The road was also good enough that the risk of damaged vehicles will be small. I think leaving on a motorcycle is more fun than a car.

Beautiful Dancer At Kraton Yogyakarta

2009-11-15T08:32:00.003+07:00

Have you ever visited Kraton Yogyakarta? Its Not far from Malioboro Street. You just go a head from that street. You will see a field, and a ring road. Just around the road you will see the Kraton Yogyakarta. I with my friend went to kraton by foot. But, if you tired after you shoping at malioboro street, you can ride to go there with "becak". I usually pay 3000 rupiah. Be carefull, The Pedicab usually carry you to another place. You have to say to the pedicab "Antarkan Saya Ke Kraton, tidak ke tempat yang lain dahulu". Just say that with under pressure pronountiation.Undrestand? its oke, the pedicab dont want to lose you. But, much time which will you spend. If you have much time, why not? you will be carried by them to another places.

Having reached the entrance I bought a ticket. It costs 3000 rupiah. I saw a very interesting show. There are the traditional musical instruments and a very beautiful dancer. The music was accompanied our steps. I also saw many foreign tourists who were looking at the show...
Amazing. The place is very clean and tidy. After that, we looked around the historic objects. Things that once used to power the sovereign at the time, or the tools that are often used in traditional rituals.

After the tour, there is a question of "courtiers" or those who serve the court. They are very obedient with court orders. they serve the rest of his life to the palace. What I do not understand is that they are paid very low. But they still want to work and serve the kingdom. This is a unique development amid the modern era.

Take a Walk On Malioboro Street

2009-11-14T12:08:00.007+07:00

last week, i went to Malioboro Street in Yogyakarta. Onestly, This is my 20th went to Malioboro.I life in Yogyakarta as a student college,i often visit malioboro street. Because, someone suddenly came to yogyakarta, She asked me to join with her trip. So, i didn't want to dispointed her. i went with her. I think not busy morning, was at 9 in the street is already crowded malioboro. I saw diferent types of craf is very nice. My friend was always asking my advice to select the craft that he would buy. I was confuse, cause i seldom buy any crafts. Not only craft, but also batik is sold there. Batik is one of world culture which has been legalized by United Nations. after a walk in malioboro, I took time to taste the young coconut ice. Fresh taste. After that, we visited Mirota batik. Many of the batik craft a good and beautiful.

The Exiting Trip Of Tawangmangu

2009-11-12T05:54:00.004+07:00

Hi guys…I want to tell you about my exiting trip. Last month, I with my friends went to Tawang Mangu. If you from Yogyakarta, you just need 2-3 hours on the road.If you want to go by bus, you have to pay 7000 rupiah (Yogya-Tawangmangu).
First, I visited a waterfall. Its amazing water fall waterfall 81 meters high with green of leaves and beautiful trees. I stayed for a moment near the waterfall. I felt cool air attack to my face. There are a lot of rocks and the water is clean. You can enjoy the water. There are many foodstalls, You can eat a rabbit satai, and the other foods. There are some monkeys. Cute and wild monkeys. Sometimes They can grab your bag. So be carefull ...

After that, We continue our trip. We decided to visit sukuh temple. Sukuh temple site is located at the altitude of 1186 m above sea level, is about 36 km from Solo. Sukuh Temple was not as grand as Temple Prambanan or Borobudur, but one thing that's unique to this temple is the number of reliefs depicting sexual organs. Phallus and Yoni. Not much if this temple is often referred to as the temple erotic.

Yogyakarta And the Businessman Cuisine.

2009-10-08T11:06:00.001+07:00

Yogyakarta is still a "Heaven" for the businessman Cuisine.

Who don’t know this town?? City full of students and college students. I am one of them at once ... hehehe .. Speaking of food is endless. Because Man is instinctively a vain lust, yes one meal. Just choose any kind of seems like there is in this jogja. From the start angkringan to the lower classes to an expensive restaurant 'nangkring' in malls also. The businessman was particularly culinary businesses are getting smarter, they are a lot of students choose a target market. They usually charge a student or cheap. Yogyakarta became feasible region to be the location of large or small businesses, because the high power in business operation. We can see statistic number of students and students between the age of 20 - 24 years is 339,300 inhabitants in 2005, the second largest after the army-dominated age 25-29 age group of workers. (source: BPS). Moreover, in 2009, certainly is ... the more usual number of Indonesia's population growth continues to rise. What is needed now is a certain delicious foods, unique and inexpensive. It is highly competitive, demanding these entrepreneurs have to rack my brain, how to attract customers. Particular segment of students and these students. Competition will bring innovation and innovation will distinguish foods that are high value with low value. If you are selling food that is in high value, you ensure that high value can go all the costumer. In what ways? So much .. They also marketing all kinds, there is free food promotion, or just the usual conventional advertising we see on billboards, banners, radio and other advertising.

Borobudur Temple

2009-10-06T14:26:00.002+07:00

Borobudur, the Biggest Buddhist Temple in the Ninth Century
Who does not know Borobudur? This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are eager to visit this building as one of the World Wonder Heritages. It is not surprising since architecturally and functionally, as the place for Buddhists to say their prayer, Borobudur is attractive.

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur was a place for praying that was completed to be built on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years from the time the construction was begun. The name of Borobudur, as some people say, means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.

Borobudur is constructed as a ten-terraces building. The height before being renovated was 42 meters and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as supporting base. The first six terraces are in square form, two upper terraces are in circular form, and on top of them is the terrace where Buddha statue is located facing westward. Each terrace symbolizes the stage of human life. In line with of Buddha Mahayana, anyone who intends to reach the level of Buddha's must go through each of those life stages.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizes human being that are still bound by lust. The upper four stories are called Rupadhatu symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but are still bound to appearance and shape. On this terrace, Buddha effigies are placed in open space; while the other upper three terraces where Buddha effigies are confined in domes with wholes are called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human beings that have been free from lust, appearance and shape. The top part that is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful the sculptors were. In order to understand the sequence of the stories on the relief panels, you have to walk clockwise from the entrance of the temple. The relief panels tell the legendary story of Ramayana. Besides, there are relief panels describing the condition of the society by that time; for example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of navigation in Bergotta (Semarang).

All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect Buddha's teachings. For the reason, this temple functions as educating medium for those who want to learn Buddhism. YogYES suggests that you walk through each narrow passage in Borobudur in order for you to know the philosophy of Buddhism. Atisha, a Buddhist from India in the tenth century once visited this temple that was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the Grand Cathedrals in Europe.

Thanks to visiting Borobudur and having supply of Buddha teaching script from Serlingpa (King of Sriwijaya), Atisha was able to improve Buddha's teachings after his return to India and he built a religion institution, Vikramasila Buddhism. Later he became the leader of Vikramasila monastery and taught Tibetans of practicing Dharma. Six scripts from Serlingpa were then summarized as the core of the teaching called "The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment" or well known as Bodhipathapradipa.

A question about Borobudur that is still unanswered by far is how the condition around the temple was at the beginning of its foundation and why at the time of it's finding the temple was buried. Some hypotheses claim that Borobudur in its initial foundation was surrounded by swamps and it was buried because of Merapi explosion. It was based on Kalkutta inscription with the writing 'Amawa' that means sea of milk. The Sanskrit word was used to describe the occurrence of disaster. The sea of milk was then translated into Merapi lava. Some others say that Borobudur was buried by cold lava of Merapi Mountain.

With the existing greatness and mystery, it makes sense if many people put Borobudur in their agenda as a place worth visiting in their lives. Besides enjoying the temple, you may take a walk around the surrounding villages such as Karanganyar and Wanurejo. You can also get to the top of Kendil stone where you can enjoy Borobudur and the surrounding scenery. Please visit Borobudur temple right away...Source:YOGyes

Congot Beach

2009-10-06T14:17:00.002+07:00

Congot Beach is the right tourism beach to visit after going to Glagah Beach. Besides, the beach is so close to Glagah Beach and the road is just smooth even for biking. Located in Jangkaran village, Temon Sub-Regency, Kulon Progo Regency, Congot Beach becomes the center of the activities of local people who depend their life on fishing.

The beauty of the scenery can even be enjoyed while you are on the way to the beach. Along the way connecting Wates town and Congot Beach, you can see the green rice field and the activities of local people in Kulon Progo many of them are peasants. Just like the other plain coastal land in other areas, the road is decorated with coconut trees on both sides.

Congot Beach has its own enchantment compared to other beaches because of the strong fishermen and fishery nuances. Along the coastal line, you can see the activities of local people and domestic tourists who are going fishing. On other side, there are also fishermen who are fishing at the seaside, crushing the small crab shells attaching on the net, or cleaning the boat.

You will see the busy activities of the fishermen when you come at the right time. In the morning, fishermen usually go to the sea with their motorboats. In the afternoon, when YogYES came to visit, the fishermen usually bring the fish to be sold at the local fish-trading center.

Walking to the fish-trading center, you can see the wives of the fishermen cleaning the fish and sell to buyers. While fish trading takes place in the trading center, the fishermen are busy cleaning their boats and crush the small crab attaching to the net that will cause the net to tear. The activities are done from the afternoon until about the evening.

If you like fishing, you can express your hobby in this beach. Bringing your fishing equipments you can try your luck to get fish. If you do not have fishing equipments, you can use your small net and walk along the beach to get fish. Visiting with friends or fishing together will surely become an enjoyable activity.

There are some local people run small restaurant business offering seafood as the main menu. Enjoying the dishes while looking at the activities of the fishermen will surely give different nuance compared to enjoying the same menu at a restaurant in town. The delicious smell of fried, grilled fish will get trough your nose, and it evokes good appetite to quickly try it.

After you see the fishermen activities and enjoy the seafood, you can walk westwards to see the scenery of the estuary of Bogowonto River. You can stand on jetty (like dike) on the side of the river or on the stones at the bank of the estuary. The meeting point between the tasteless river water and the salty ocean water makes the area at the side of Congot Beach rich of various fish. At the river estuary, there are various kinds of fish at much quantity.

In order to visit Congot Beach, you do not have to pay extra cost. The entrance fee is included in the entrance ticket to Glagah Beach. The location of Congot Beach that is so close to Glagah Beach serves the reason to visit it. The strong fishermen and fishery nuances make this beach maintain its uniqueness and it cannot be just compared to Glagah Beach.Source:YOGyes

Depok Beach

2009-10-04T18:35:00.002+07:00

Among other beaches in Yogyakarta, Depok Beach is apparently the only beach that is designed to become the center of culinary tourism to enjoy various seafood menus. Some of the warongs were intentionally designed to face the ocean so that visitors can enjoy the waves rushing to the shore while having delicious meals.

The warongs and the activities of the fishermen have been improving since 10 years ago. The story tells that around 1997 some fishermen from Cilacap area found Depok Beach to be a good place to put their catches ashore. The fishermen with good catches of fish inspired the local people who made their living as farmers to catch fish...
Some people of the coastal community began to become tekong, local term for fishermen. The tekongs go to sea with their motorboats. Catching fish is done almost throughout the year, except certain days that are considered sacred, namely Tuesday and Friday of Kliwon (one of the five Javanese days of the week). The tekongs make good catches except June to September when fish are rare.

With such big quantity of catches, local people opened a center for fish landing that later was completed with a center for fish trading called Mina Bahari 45. Fishermen from other areas can even sell their catches there. When YogYES paid a visit, this fish trading center was occupied by many visitors.

With the increasing number of visitors to the beach that is located 1.5 kilometers from Parangtritis Beach, seafood warongs were opened accordingly. Generally, the warongs offer traditional nuance. The buildings are simple with traditional shape of roofs called limasan, while the seating is arranged for cross-legged on mats with small tables for eating. Simple, they are clean and comfortable.

Various seafood cuisines are worth trying. The most popular fish dish at reasonable price is tuna, at IDR 8,000 per/kg, consisting of 5-6 fish. Other kinds of fish are white kakap and red kakap that sell around IDR 17,000 - IDR 25,000 per kilogram. Quite expensive fish is bawal that sells at IDR 27,000 - IDR 60,000 per kilogram. In addition to fish, there are also crabs, lobsters and squids.

Seafood is usually served grilled or fried. You can choose fresh fish, other catches yourself, and then you go to one of the warongs to have them cooked. YogYES tried to have half a kilogram of tuna fish cooked and had them with a glass of tea that totally cost IDR 22,000 only.

After having good meals, you may leave Depok Beach for Parangkusumo and Parangtritis Beaches by turning right when you get to the asphalted road. On the way, you will see the amazing sand dunes as the only such a view in South-East Asia and it is rarely found in tropical areas. The wide sandy area looks like desert.

It takes thousands of years for the formation of the sand dunes through unique process. Some forms of them are barchan dune, comb dune, parabolic dune and longitudinal dune. Now, only barchan and longitudinal ones are present. The wind of the sea and the steep mountain slope in the east caused the sands, resulted from the activity of Merapi Mountain, at the bank of the river to blow away to the shore to form the sand dunes.

In order to get the place where you can enjoy having seafood while admiring the sand dunes, you can take the same road leading you from Yogyakarta to Parangtritis. Just before arriving the ticket box to Parangtritis Beach, you turn right through small-asphalted road. The entrance ticket to Depok Beach is IDR 4,000 for two people and one motorcycle. If you go by a car, you pay IDR 5,000 for the car plus additional fare per person. Source : YOGyes

Baron Beach - Playing On The Underground River

2009-10-04T14:56:00.005+07:00

Baron beach is located in the Village KEMADANG, Tanjungsari District, about 23km south of Wonosari, Yogyakarta is the first beach that was met by a series of Baron Beach area, Kukup, Throughout, Drini, Krakal and Sundak.

On the beach there is also an underground river estuaries that can be used for bathing after playing in the sea. Besides tourists can also enjoy a variety of fresh fish and fast food, affordable prices, including Baron's menu is typical of coastal Kakap Soup. On the east side can be achieved through a circular path is limestone hill tourists can rest in the viewing post, air, sipping a refreshing beach. Approximately 10 km west of Red circumstances Baron beach there Racuk Parang Beach with a towering hill and steep, with freely from the top of the hill.

In each month of the Javanese Syuro local fishing communities Alms Sea Ceremony held that an expression of gratitude to God Almighty for the abundant harvest of fish and fishing safety at sea. So, do you wanna Play??Visit Me!! :)

Parangtritis Beach-The Most Popular Beach in Yogyakarta

2009-10-04T10:17:00.005+07:00

Have you ever been to Yogyakarta? if you have, you must go to this Beach. Its really beautiful beach after Kuta beach... This beach is not only the most popular beach in Yogyakarta but also It has more than it. Parangtritis has been interested with Kraton Yogyakarta,Parangkusumo beach dan kawasan Merapi.The beach is located 27 kilometers from the city center is also part of the power of Ratu Kidul. Naming Parangtritis has its own historicity. It is said that someone named Dipokusumo who are fugitives from the kingdom of Majapahit came to this area hundreds of years ago to do meditation. When he saw droplets of water that flows from the rock cracks, he was named the area became South ', from the machete (= stone) and tumaritis (= drop of water). The beach is located in the area was eventually named the same.Parangtritis beach is a beach full of myth, believed to be a manifestation of the unity of the trinity consisting of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta Kingdom and Parangtritis. This beach is also believed to be the meeting place Panembahan Senopati with Sunan Kalijaga shortly after completion through meditation. In the meeting, Senopati reminded to remain humble as though a supernatural ruler. Do you want to enjoy this place??visit my Country Indonesia :)

Kuta Beach

2009-10-03T19:31:00.002+07:00

Bali. I think many peope know this Island. Many people around the world want to visit there. There are many things about culture, beautiful scenery, pretty beach,etc. You can sunbathing on the white sand. You can see the waves. You can see all things which makes you happy.

One of the amazing place which have to be visited is Kuta Beach.Kuta beach is a tourist place located south of Denpasar, capital city of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung Regency. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach (sunset beach) as opposed to the Sanur beach.

In Kuta there are many shops, restaurants and washing and drying herself. Besides the beauty of the beach, Kuta beach also offers various other types of entertainment such as bars and restaurants along the coast to the Legian beach. Rosovivo, Ocean Beach Club, Kamasutra, are some of the most crowded clubs along Kuta Beach.

This beach also has a pretty good waves for surfing sports (surfing), especially for novice surfers. The air field I Gusti Ngurah Rai is situated not far from Kuta.