May 18, 2012 | Anastasia | Adventure, Nature and Outdoor, Sports, Sulawesi, Sumatra | No Comments
Calling surfers, divers, snorkeling enthusiasts and fishing fans to the east of Sumatra. A small island called Pulau Bangka awaits you. It is an island province. In the Java Sea, you will find the well-known for tin and pepper Belitung or Billiton next to it. Visit the main town Tanjung Pandan as well as the Bird Islet better known locally as Pulau Burong. The 129 year old light house on Lengk... [read more]
TAGS: Bangka Island, Bunaken National Marine Park, Manado Tua, Saleh Bay, Siladena Bunaken islands, the Nain May 17, 2012 | Anastasia | Art and Culture, Beaches, Sights, Sumatra | No Comments
In the Indian Ocean, in the western part of Sumatra is one of the 131 largest islands called Nias Island. You can get there by a weekly ship, if you are will be going there from Jakarta. This ship brings you to Gunung Sitoli or you may take a not so frequent flight from Medan. The airport is Binaka on the island, you may also consider the Susi Air, UNHAS or Merpati Air. Discovering this island... [read more]
TAGS: Botohill, Genasi Abys, Hilinawölö Mazingö and Hilinawölö Fau, Hilisimaetano, Hill Amaeta Niha, Onohondro Village May 14, 2012 | Anastasia | Adventure, Beaches, Nature and Outdoor, Sights | No Comments
Clusters and clusters of island, this is Indonesia. The key islands being Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku and New Guinea. Many people know about the major islands, such as Sunda Islands, the Greater Sunda Islands like Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi. As for the Lesser Sunda Island, as well as Maluku Islands and New Guinea that is of West Papua and Papua.B... [read more]
TAGS: Green Canyon, Indonesia. Java, Java, Kalimantan, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku and New Guinea. Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra 
Calling surfers, divers, snorkeling enthusiasts and fishing fans to the east of Sumatra. A small island called Pulau Bangka awaits you. It is an island province. In the Java Sea, you will find the well-known for tin and pepper Belitung or Billiton next to it. Visit the main town Tanjung Pandan as well as the Bird Islet better known locally as Pulau Burong. The 129 year old light house on Lengkuas Island or snorkel your way at Kelayang Islet and Babi Island. Batu Berlayar Island and Pasir Isl... [read more]
In the Indian Ocean, in the western part of Sumatra is one of the 131 largest islands called Nias Island. You can get there by a weekly ship, if you are will be going there from Jakarta. This ship brings you to Gunung Sitoli or you may take a not so frequent flight from Medan. The airport is Binaka on the island, you may also consider the Susi Air, UNHAS or Merpati Air. Discovering this island and its culture is one of the must do. There are Chinese, Malay and Batak as native inhabitants liv... [read more]
Clusters and clusters of island, this is Indonesia. The key islands being Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku and New Guinea. Many people know about the major islands, such as Sunda Islands, the Greater Sunda Islands like Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi. As for the Lesser Sunda Island, as well as Maluku Islands and New Guinea that is of West Papua and Papua.Black BeachesPangandaran is a place with black beaches, a pretty remote place. It is a town and you... [read more]
In southern Sulawesi is a place called Palawa, it is also accessible by the river of Sa’dang. One of the most interesting feature of this place is you can see Tongkonan on hill tops with bull horns attached in front of their traditional houses. Usually, they can be found among shady bamboo trees. At Toraja, there are several interesting things you can do in Toraja for example, finding out about the interesting Torajan culture, trekking, rafting, shopping and checking out their local arts. ... [read more]
In Tana Toraja Regency, there is a town called ‘Rantepao’ and it is famous for being the cultural center of an ethnic group called the Toraja. This is a Buginese word which means ‘people of the uplands’ from the language, this area has been developed since the 70s for tourism purposes and the Toraja people lives in the mountainous parts of South Sulawesi. Majority of them are Christians. In the capital, that is Rantepao, they do have a ‘Funeral Season’ between July and October. T... [read more]
One of the first things to do is to visit the Museum of North Sulawesi, it has all about its arts, culture and history of the North Sulawesi Province. There features 2810 artifacts all collections are from Gorontalo, Minahasa, Bolaang Mongondow, Manado and Sangihe Talaud. Bunaken is the National Marine Park and it is a great place for scuba diving. If you are in Sulawesi, you must check out the Lairiang River. It is the longest river in Sulawesi that runs from Napu, Bada and Gimpu valleys. L... [read more]
This is where you can find the banks, public buildings, general hospitals, post office and shopping malls. Mataram is the main city and also the capital of Lombok. You can visit here Ampenan which is a port town as well as Cakranegara. Other than the substantial houses, you can find impressive public buildings which are rather large. Shopping facilities and transportation infrastructure is equipped here, you can find dance performances, art exhibitions, theatre as well as wayang kulit, the I... [read more]
Experience for a change the traditional life in the Northern Sumatra. This place is called the Lingga Village with an indigenous Karo Batak culture 1200 meters above sea level. It is relatively near to Berastagi and only 15 miles away that makes the discovery of the traditional Karo life simply steps away. You know what Batak houses are, they are none other than the horned roofs houses where the local lived in. Regular oplets or minibuses from Kabanjahe are available to transport from place ... [read more]
You can experience the nightlife of the local Indonesian just like no other. In Bali, on Lombok Island or even in Jakarta, you may find the most upbeat wine bars, with live music, pubs and clubs. Some people may like concerts, public houses, small cinemas or even discotheques. The cover charge in Indonesia is rather affordable and that makes bar hopping a trend. The Town of Senggigi, this area is known for their beautiful beaches which are facing the west. Selaparang Airport is located on th... [read more]
In Indonesia, there are many island beaches. One of which that is outstanding is the Nusa Lembongan. If you book the beach villas, you will probably find that the entire family will love the vacation. This beach island is also ideal for couples and friends. Besides the great island at a great location, there are friendly staff and pleasant and relaxing accommodation. It is close to the water, to the restaurants and best of all, it has a gorgeous view right from the balcony and plunge pool. H... [read more]
