• Beautiful Lake Maninjau : West Sumatra Destination

    Lake Maninjau is a volcanic lake that is located at 461,50 meter above the sea level. Its width is 99, 5 km2 with 4, 95 meter of the maximum depth. The existence of Lake Maninjau has created a folktale called "Single Sembilan" (The nine Bachelors). People living around the lake believe that those nine Bachelors are real...

  • Bantimurung Waterfall the Best Destination in South Sulawesi

    Bantimurung waterfall (15 meters in height and 20 meters wide) is a very famous natural tourism destination in South Sulawesi. Pure water falls down from the crag every year. Beneath the waterfall, there is a bathing place made of limestone covered by mineral vein which is caused by the stream flow for hundred years....

  • Nimanga River, Best Rafting in North Sulawesi

    Nimanga River is one of the most favorite tourism destinations in the North Sulawesi. It has been popular as it is used for any kind of extreme sports and other activities. It will be great experience for having an extreme sport such as rafting along the river...

Wednesday, December 12, 2001

The Museum of Balla Lompoa

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 The Museum of Balla Lompoa The Museum of Balla Lompoa  is the reconstruction of Gowa palace that was built in 1936 A.D. The 31st Sultan of Gowa, I Mangngi-mangngi Daeng Matutu, was the king at that time. Balla  Lompoa means big house or grand house in Makassar ...

Thursday, November 22, 2001

Baiturahman Mosque

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Baiturahman Mosque Baiturrahman Mosque is the symbol of religious life, bravery, and nationalism of Aceh people. Built on the tenure of Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607 – 1636 A.D.), the mosque was functioned as a center for religious education in Nusantara (Malay Archipelago). Many Islamic scholars...

Monday, November 12, 2001

Panji Sukarame Dam

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Panji Sukarame Dam In the past, Panji Sukarame Dam was just a pond that was  dammed up then was functioned for irrigation. Its grassy fields and bushes on  its surface are bewitching scenery of the destination. It is not only used for the  irrigation but also as a worth visiting...

Monday, October 22, 2001

The Exotic Scenery of Zamrud Lake in Riau

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Zamrud Lake Lake Zamrud comprises two lakes, Lake  Pulau Besarand Lake   Bawah. Since it is  located in Zamrud village, those lakes are commonly called Lake Zamrud.  On November 25th 1980, it was declared as wildlife reservation area.  Nowadays, the settlers...

Friday, October 19, 2001

Sedudo Waterfall

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Situated at an altitude of 1.438 meters with 105 meters deep water, Sedudo Waterfall is a famous tourism destination in East Java Province, Indonesia. Moreover, its location in the slope of Mount Willis, an inactive mount at an altitude of 2.552 meters, south of Nganjuk City, has enhanced this waterfall...

Thursday, September 20, 2001

Suhom Waterfall

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Suhom Waterfall Nowadays – after the political conflict occuring in Aceh was over – Suhom Waterfall is frequently visited by tourists coming either local or international. The situation was different when the political concflict occurred in Aceh. It was rarely visited by tourists. For you who...

Monday, September 17, 2001

Wonderful of Manggar Segarasari Beach in Balikpapan

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Manggar Segarasari Beach The Manggar Segarasari Beach  is a worth visiting tourism destination in Balikpapan,  East Kalimantan province, Indonesia.  Clear water and white grain sand offer you a panoramic view for a tranquil  holiday. The entire extent of the destination is...

Friday, August 17, 2001

Rencong, Traditional Weapon from Aceh

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Rencong Rencong is a traditional weapon from Aceh that is made of white metal, brass alloy, and horn of buffalo (white or black). During the colonialism of the Dutch, rencong was used either by men or women in the battle field to battle the Dutch. Rencong is slipped into the scabbard and worn on...

Wednesday, August 15, 2001

Visiting Mayura Water Park in Lombok Island

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Mayura Water Visiting West Nusa Tenggara province will not be complete  before visiting Mayura Water Park.  It is a unique and special water park; the combination of park and the concepts  of pond and shrine which are fully decorated by the motives of Balinese,  Javanese and...

The Exotic Panorama on Matras Beach, Bangka Belitung Island

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 Matras Beach Matras Beach is a beautiful and sloping sandy beach where the white grain sands spreads out like pearls offering the splendid view of its nature. It is 2 km in length with around 20 to 30 meters wide where some leafy coconut trees welcome you. The white sands combined...

Friday, July 20, 2001

Takengon City

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Takengon City Located in the highland of Gayo, Takengon City is a worth visiting tourism destination in Aceh Province. It is a city with a panoramic view of its nature in the center of Aceh Province. Lake Laut Tawar, one of the famous tourism destinations in Aceh Province is located in Takengon...

Monday, July 9, 2001

Hiking and Trekking Mount Rinjani - Lombok Island

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The term Rinjani  comes from the old Javanese word which means Majesty. Based on the tale of  Sasak tribe, this is a residence of princess Anjani, the daughter of the  highest deity in Lombok   Island. It was declared  as National Park by the Forestry Minister in 1990....

Wednesday, June 20, 2001

Lake Laut Tawar

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Lake Laut Tawar The existence of Lake Laut Tawar among the Aceh people is a proud for them regarding that it is a frequently visited destination either by local or foreign tourists. The water is not only used by people living in Central Aceh District, but also people who live in other surrounding...

Tuesday, June 19, 2001

The Museum of Dewantara Kirti Griya

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The Museum of Dewantara Kirti Griya Trying to preserve the remain traces of Ki Hajar Dewantara‘s life and struggle, in 1970, a museum namely Dewantara Kirti Griya was built by a Dutch scholar. The museum of Dewantara Kirti Griya keeps so much information about Ki Hajar Dewantara...

Tuesday, May 29, 2001

Dragon Boat Race Competition in Padang City, West Sumatra

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Dragon Boat Race Competition Boat race competition in Padang City has been started since the Dutch colonial government occupied Indonesia. At the time, it was called Selaju sampan (literally means paddling boat). The boats are decorated with colourful ornaments so...

Tuesday, May 22, 2001

Samalona Island

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Samolana Island Samalona Island is a cluster of coral reefs area with 2,34 ha in width. This small island is a favourite destination for local and international tourists. There are some activities you can do there like sunbathing above the sandy beach and diving into the deep waters of Samalona...

Tuesday, April 17, 2001

The Traditional Ceremony of Garebeg Keraton Yogyakarta

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The Traditional Ceremony of Garebeg Garebeg Keraton Yogyakarta is a traditional ceremony performed as a manifestation of Sultan’s duty to spread and protect Islam. The ceremony, better known as Grebeg, was initiated by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I (1755 – 1792). The name Garebeg itself is...