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| Unique Visitors: 147 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 358113 |
| Visitors Out: 1547 |
| Total Visitors Out: 1547 |
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| Bunaken National Marine Park - North Sulawesi |
| 2008-05-06 03:50:25 |
Map of Sulawesi
Manado or Menado is your setting off point to stunning Bunaken National Marine Park.
Protected since 1991 for its fantastic reefs and mangroves and outstanding biodiversity. The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are extremely deep, clear, refreshing in temperature (27 to 29 °C). Bunaken National Marine Park is home to some of the world’s best year-round snorkeling and scuba...
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| Mount Krakatau – Lampung |
| 2008-05-06 03:26:30 |
Satellite view of Anak Krakatau and surrounding islands in Indonesia
You would hardly know it today, but on August 26, 1883, more than 120 years before December 26’s devastating Sumatra-Andaman Island earthquake, Indonesia suffered another catos-tropic natural disaster when the island volcano of Krakatoa (Krakatau), in the Sunda Strait, 40 kilometers off the west coast of Java on the island of...
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| Riau – Pekanbaru, City of Contrasts |
| 2008-05-06 02:42:36 |
View of Pekanbaru city, Riau
The capital of Riau Province since 1959, Pekanbaru began as a small village called Payung Sekaki on the Siak riverbank.
There are a number of interesting buildings in the Riau-Malay traditional architectural style worth seeing in Pekanbaru, including Balai Dang Merdu, the Balai Adat and of course, Taman Budaya Riau or the Riau Cultural Park.
Located on Jalan...
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| How to get there to Yogyakarta |
| 2008-04-20 02:45:15 |
Adisucipto Airport departurelounge, Yogyakarta
How to get there to Yogyakarta is not difficult to answer as there are several modes of transport making it all easy.
The quickest and comfortable way to get to Yogyakarta is by air. The Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta has flights to all the important cities of Indonesia. Recently, international direct flights from Singapore and...
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| Ullen Sentalu Museum, Yogyakarta – Central Java |
| 2008-04-18 01:05:34 |
One man's homage to Javanese culture, the Ullen Sentalu Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the women of the royal courts.
In the village of Kaliurang, on the slopes of Mount Merapi, is Ullen Sentalu Museum, arguably the most fascinating museum in the Yogyakarta area. Built about seven years ago, the museum of Javanese art and culture is exceptionally well presented,...
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| Jogja is Java’s Culture Heartland |
| 2008-04-10 10:45:44 |
Prambanan Temple - Hindus temple at night in Yogyakarta
So much to offer, all close by..
Jogja or Yogyakarta is one of famous tourism and travel destinations in Indonesia. This city also famous as the center of culture, craft and beautiful natures. Yogyakarta city is known as a center of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, traditional dance, drama, music, poetry and puppet...
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| Ubud - Bali's Cultural Heart |
| 2008-04-03 01:08:25 |
Rice terrace in Ubud, Bali
But, Bali is so much more than beaches. It’s emerald-green rice terraces dotting lush interior landscapes of mysterious, monkey-filled forests. We have one question: Could anywhere on God’s green earth be greener than Ubud?
Rice terrace in Ubud, Bali
While it seems clear that the Balinese are only too happy to cater to the whims of the international traveler – their...
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| Bali International and Domestic Airport |
| 2008-04-01 23:56:05 |
Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Bali’s International and Domestic airport, Ngurah Rai International Airport, is located in the southern part of Bali, in the Tuban/Jimbaran area, just a few kilometers south of Kuta. Commonly called Denpasar Airport, the airport caters to many airlines for flights throughout Indonesia, Asia, Australia, with connections through to Europe...
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| Preserver – Adventure Travel Boot Camp |
| 2008-04-01 08:14:22 |
It’s certainly better to be safe than sorry whether trekking in India, deep-sea diving off a remote Indonesia island or scaling a lonely peak in the Himalayas. “Not sweating the small stuff” can be the beginning physically and financially, and, remember, sometimes, you can choose your lot in life.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
* Government Advisories
It’s always worth read the travel advisories published...
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| Kakaban Island is A National Treasure in East Kalimantan |
| 2008-04-01 01:22:00 |
Map of the northern part of Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak, East-Kalimantan)
Justly celebrated as a biological paradise, Kakaban Island (Pulau Kakaban) is a truly awe-inspiring place. Part of the Kepulauan Sangalaki Marine Wildlife Reserve off the coast of East Kalimantan, Kakaban is a coral atoll that was uplifted by geological forces thousands of years ago, turning the lagoon into a land-locked lake....
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| THINGS TO DO IN NUSA LEMBONGAN |
| 2008-04-01 01:21:31 |
Biking and Walking around Lembongan
The island is a great place for biking, as there are not many other vehicles and only a few steep spots to test your stamina or your rented bike’s brakes. Travelers with sensitive rear ends – the local push bikes are not too comfortable – can circle the island on foot in about two hours. However, it is better to allow for at least half a day, taking time to...
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| List of Embassy in Jakarta (page2) |
| 2008-04-01 01:12:24 |
Embassy of Japan
Jl. M.H. Thamrin 24
Jakarta Pusat 10350
Tel (62-21) 3192-4308
Fax (62-21) 3192-5460
Email
Website http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok A-13 Kav. 01-02
Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950
Tel (62-21) 520-4400, 520-4401
Fax (62-21) 520-2447
Email jordanem@cbn.net.id
Website http://www.jordanembassy.or.id
Embassy of the...
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| Bedugul, in Bali’s cool highlands |
| 2008-04-01 01:10:47 |
Bedugul, in Bali’s cool highlands, is more than a destination; it’s a state of mind
A trip to the three great lakes of Bedugul, in the cool highlands of central Bali, is highly recommended as a welcome escape from the motor-mayhem of Kuta. As the road climbs in giddying leaps around the hillsides, the air becomes chiller. Eventually you reach the serene Lake Bratan. Even the swirling mists can’t...
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| SURABAYA CITY OF HEROES |
| 2008-04-01 00:28:23 |
History of Surabaya
East Java offers picturesque mountain scenery and the capital, Surabaya, provincial capital of East Java and Indonesia's second-largest city, served for over half a millennium as trading port for the inland empires of Java. Situated at the mouth of the Brantas River, the city was officially founded in 1293 when Raden Widjaja established Majapahit, Indonesia's most glorious...
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| Best Bali Beaches - Everything Under the Sun |
| 2008-04-01 00:04:14 |
There’s a postcard-perfect picture of a palm-fringed, long, white sandy beach drifting around in your head. You know the one: lapped by warm, sparkling azure waters under a pale blue sky. Yes, that’s the one. For generations of travelers, a summer holiday has been synonymous with one thing – beaches and, boy, does Bali’s impossibly sun-splashed coastline dazzle.
* Best All-Round Beach
Bali’s...
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| The Borneo Orangutan Kalimantan |
| 2008-03-26 23:32:28 |
Native to Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are currently found only in rainforests on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, though fossils have been found in Java, Vietnam and China. Their name derives from the Malay and Indonesian phrase orang hutan, meaning "person of the forest".
Tanjung Puting National Park is one of the few remaining habitats for this endangered animal. Lots of tour...
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| BALI ACTIVITIES |
| 2008-03-03 09:22:33 |
Challenging waves, lush nature, and dramatic mountain scenery make Bali the perfect destination for anyone from adrenaline junkies to those looking for clean family fun.
No one can go to Bali without testing its waters. Some of the best surfing here, and indeed the world, can be found off the Bukit peninsula at Uluwatu and along Bali’s west coast north of Canggu. Although roads leading to there...
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| JAYA ANCOL DREAMLAND |
| 2008-02-25 06:14:32 |
Jaya Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol), an amusement park in north Jakarta, Indonesia, is one of the most attractive places serving the densely populated city of Jakarta. It has all the adventures people crave for; Sea World, Fantasy World, Atlantis Water Adventure and Marina Beach. This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. It is built on reclaimed beach land at the Bay...
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| BALI NAVIGATOR SHOPPING (2) |
| 2008-02-24 00:04:48 |
Surfwear & Accessories
ATHLETES FOOT – Selling an excellent range of brand name sports shoes.
Matahari in Denpasar, Jl. Melasti, Legian, Nusa Dua Galleria.
DREAMLAND SURF – Stocking all the biggies including Oakley, Volcom, Aloha, Rip Curl, Billabong and Quicksilver. With loud, blaring music inside, this popular, bustling surf shop is the place to see all of the latest styles of clothing and...
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| BALI SHOPPING NIRVANA |
| 2008-02-23 01:06:12 |
From clothes and accessories to handicrafts and fine art. Bali is a shopping nirvana with unique gift ideas available at every corner. The shopping scene in south Bali is centered on Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta. The busy main road of Jalan Raya Seminyak is particularly well known for having everything from airy bohemian gear in eye-popping colors to bejeweled trinkets, and has become one of the...
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| BALI NAVIGATOR SHOPPING (1) |
| 2008-02-22 21:40:21 |
Fashion & Style
69 SLAM – Possibly the best name in Bali for a shop selling lingerie and underwear, slap bang next door to Bintang Supermarket.
Jl. Raya Seminyak, T: 731 096
ANDYCO – Hair and make up with flair, based in the Seminyak /Canggu area but will travel to clients for that glam makeover we’re all in need of from time to time.
T: 0818 053 056 15
ATLAS SOUTH SEA PEARL – A beautiful...
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| BALI NAVIGATOR BARS |
| 2008-02-19 09:28:46 |
Nusa Dua and Jimbaran
EAST - On the third level of Conrad Bali Resort & Spa with a spectacular view over the beach and bay towards Nusa Penida Island, EAST serves an innovative snack menu, with pastries and delicious cakes; complemented by selected wines, premium coffees and a vodka bar. Open from 8am to 11pm.
Conrad Bali, Jl. Pratama 168, Tanjung Benoa, T: 778 778.
Tuban
GRACY KELLY’S – Bali’...
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| BALI NAVIGATOR SPA |
| 2008-02-14 10:52:57 |
Spa Alila, Manggis - Karangasem
ALILA, MANGGIS – The brand new spa at Alila Manggis is set in a former coconut plantation with green lawns and the soft sound of the sea beyond. Treatments can be enjoyed in airconditioned comfort or in an open sided pavilion by the sea. Both are lovely. Besides traditional spa treatments, Alila can organize you a therapeutic treatment with a local balian who can...
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| List of Embassy in Jakarta (page1) |
| 2008-02-06 01:52:31 |
As a foreign resident of Indonesia, you will undoubtedly have need to be in touch with your embassy for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common are:
1. Renewal of your passport or the issuance of other official documents
2. Assistance with tax information
3. Provision of business-related information
4. Provision of emergency information or evacuation in the event of an emergency
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| JAKARTA SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS |
| 2008-02-05 22:37:49 |
Sunda Kelapa - Fish Market
Sunda Kelapa, better known as Pasar Ikan (meaning fish market) is located at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. It was formerly the harbor town of Sunda Kelapa where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the early 16th century (read more..)
Jaya Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol)
Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, an amusement park in north Jakarta,...
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| BALI CULTURE |
| 2008-01-22 02:42:37 |
Procession: A jovial group of gaily clad Balinese women head to the temple with offerings of fruit piled high above their heads.
Bali brims with a ceremonial splendor that never fails to mesmerize the traveler. The Balinese take pride in their religious festivals and really go the extra mile in holding each event. The biggest Hindu celebrations, Galungan and Kuningan, happen 10 days apart every...
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| BALI - WAVELENGTH |
| 2008-01-22 02:41:44 |
Photo: Surfing at Canggu Beach
Spot Check Canggu
In the days when asphalt roads was as rare as Range Rovers in the beach side resort of Kuta, the road to Canggu was... well.. sand. In other words, you just pointed your trust old motorbike towards the beach and when you hit the sand you turned right, then drove along for 15 or 20 minutes, crossing a few small rivers on the way, until you came to...
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| MOUNT BROMO SUNRISE |
| 2008-01-08 02:03:13 |
Mount Bromo also Gunung Bromo, located in the impressively beautiful the Tengger Caldera, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The Mount Bromo National Park is a major drawcard for visitors to East Java. Home of the fire god Betoro Bromo, Mount Bromo itseld is an active volcano, which lies in the middle of the huge Tengger Caldera or "sea of sand" and even...
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| BANDUNG SHOPPING PARADISE |
| 2008-01-07 21:16:24 |
Photo: Factory Outlet & Cibaduyut Shoes
Bandung also known as "Tourist Shopping City" (Kota Wisata Belanja). There are many luxury shopping places in Bandung. But now fashion stores also grow rapidly into 'sisa' exports (rejected export products) which is in good quality, then factory outlets, now with the new trend is the distro (distribution outlets). The main item on sale is clothing. There...
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| PLACES OF INTEREST IN SURABAYA |
| 2008-01-06 01:41:00 |
Jembatan Merah
Jembatan Merah
Translated as The Red Bridge. One of the most savage battles on Java's history was fought around here. The "Battle of Surabaya" began on 10 November 1945, less than three months after the proclamation of Independence had been read in Jakarta and it was right here that Brigadier General Mallaby was killed. Jembatan Merah is a trade area in East Surabaya region...
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| HOW TO GET TO NUSA LEMBONGAN ISLAND |
| 2007-12-31 21:15:38 |
Click on the pictures to enlarge
From the Kuta area: Take a taxi to the Sanur beach near the GrandBali Beach Hotel.
* Boats run by Nusa Lembongan locals there are afternoon trips back to the mainland everyday. The boats are all fast modern and comfortable and take 30-40min to cross. Departing from the beach at around threeish each day the boat then returns to the island at around 4pm,...
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| NUSA LEMBONGAN ISLAND |
| 2007-12-29 12:44:25 |
Nusa Lembongan - between Bali and Nusa Penida - Lombok
Squatting like a serene Buddha in the Badung strait, Nusa Lembongan sits smack-bang on the "Wallace line" between Bali and Lombok. Part of neither Asia nor Australia/Pacific the island eschews the tourist-driven advances of its neighbors in favour of simple seaweed harvesting and a more relaxed pace - where the fastest ride you're likely to...
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| MUSEUM BAHARI |
| 2007-12-26 07:28:36 |
Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum) - These former Dutch East Indies warehouses contain objects related to seafaring and the spice trade. Initially these building served as warehouse for storing spices. The Dutch East Hindia Company started the constructions in 1652 and expanded in the years later. In 1976 the premises were handed over to the municipal government of Jakarta and preparation were...
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| TAMAN ISMAIL MARZUKI (TIM) |
| 2007-12-26 07:23:11 |
Taman Ismail Marzuki is the center of art in Jakarta, known as TIM for short. This complex acquired its name from the great Indonesian musician, Ismail Marzuki, whose statue guards the entrance gate. This place is a focal point for cultural activities in Jakarta. It is said to be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia and consists of exhibition halls, theatres, academy of arts, archive...
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| MOUNT TANGKUBAN PERAHU |
| 2007-12-21 15:40:12 |
Tangkuban Perahu is actually an active volcanic crater, located in Lembang, 30 km north of the city of Bandung. When seen from Bandung, Mt. Tangkuban Perahu has a distinctive shape, like a boat turned up side down, referring to the local legend of its creation, the Legend of Sangkuriang.
It is a favourite weekend break destination at the base of the mountain with hiking trail to...
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| INDONESIA SAFARI PARK |
| 2007-12-21 14:34:18 |
Sumatran Tiger at Taman Safari Indonesia
Indonesia Safari Park - Taman Safari Indonesia, West Java's essential safari guide, located at Cibeureum, Cisarua Bogor. The location is between Jakarta and Bandung, around 80 km from Jakarta or 1.5-2 hours by car. While from Bandung, capital of West Java, about 78 km or 3 hours drive. If coming by public transport, from bus terminal, Jakarta (Kampung...
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| INDONESIA MUSEUM NATIONAL |
| 2007-12-21 14:27:42 |
The National Museum is popularly known as Gedung Gajah - "Elephant Building". The elephant statue in the front yard was a gift from King Chulalongkorn of Siam in 1871. The museum displays pre-historical and historical aspects of Indonesian culture through its extensive collections of artifacts and relics that date as far back as the Stone Age. The museum has one of the most complete collections...
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| FATAHILLAH SQUARE |
| 2007-12-21 14:25:04 |
Fatahillah Square - Taman Fatahillah is situated on Jalan Pintu Besar Utara 27. It offers visitors three museums: The Wayang Museum, Jakarta Historical Museum and Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. You can easily recognize the place since it has a fountain in the middle of the square and the Portuguese cannon on the north side.
The Wayang Museum
The finest displays of the exclusively Indonesian...
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| LOMBOK POPULAR PLACES |
| 2007-12-17 14:40:16 |
Popular Places and Sights:
Most visitors settle in the west coast beach resort of Senggigi, or on one of the three Gili islands. A number of tour operators offer one-day tours of the island.
Senggigi
Senggigi, north of Bangsal, belongs to the most scenic and most popular beaches an the island of Lombok with good accommodation facilities. Coral gardens grow in the sea just off shore. It is the...
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| BANDUNG ATTRACTIONS |
| 2007-12-17 14:38:59 |
Founded by the Dutch in 1810, Bandung became important with the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th cent. It is the center of cultural life for the Sundanese and surrounded by beautiful scenery. It is a center for the study and preservation of Sundanese culture and an educational center. Bandung has served for popular weekend-break destination for people living in Jakarta for many reasons....
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