• 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...

Friday, December 23, 2005

Penyengat Island

During the golden era of Riau-Lingga Sultanate, Penyengat Island held significant roles in governmental and educational sectors. The island was likewise the heart of Islamic teaching and Malay cultural civilization in the past. For that reason, the provincial government of Riau Islands fixed the...

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Shopping Center Book Market

Your trip to Yogyakarta would be incomplete without visiting Yogyakarta book market that is better known as the “Shopping Center”. On Sriwedari Street, lines of kiosks displaying various books will be seen right away. Its existence as a book shopping center cannot be separated from the status of...

Thursday, November 24, 2005

Liang Bua Cave

Liang Bua Cave There is an assumption that Liang Bua Cave was shaped about 190.000 years ago. It is based on the result of laboratory research on the sediment at the south corner of the cave. It was shaped since the water stream from a river penetrating the surrounding hills. At the end, after...

Friday, November 18, 2005

Tamansari Water Castle

Tamansari Water Castle is one of the cultural heritages of Yogyakarta Sultanate that stand hitherto. Tamansari was built during the reign of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I, precisely in 1758. The castle has undergone several renovations to keep it beautiful without diminishing its original historic...

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Vredeburg Fort Yogyakarta

Taking a tour to Yogyakarta is incomplete without visiting Malioboro. However, do not get satisfied yet. If you have more time, take a walk to the southward of Malioboro street, to the zero point. This spot at the Grand Post Office (Kantor Pos Besar) intersection is the heart of Yogyakarta. There...

Friday, October 14, 2005

Yogyakarta Palace

Yogyakarta Palace is the symbol of the heart of Javanese cultural civilization centered in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Yogyakarta Palace, or known formally as Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, was built by Pangeran Mangkubumi titled Sultan Hamengku Buwono I in 1755 A.D. following the signing...

Friday, October 7, 2005

Lake Kelimutu

Visiting Lake Kelimutu Lake Kelimutu, part of Kelimutu National Park, is situated on the peak of Mount Kelimutu which is at an altitude of 1.631 meters. Kinds of flora that you can find there are Kesambi (Schleichera oleosa), casuarinas tree (Casuarina equisetifoia), and Edelweiss. Moreover, types...

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Rafting in Ciberang River

The Ciberang River is one of tourism destinations, in Lebak District, Banten Province, that was officially launched for public visit on December 1st, 2007, by Hj. Ratu Atut Chosiyah,S.E., the governor of Banten Province. This 40 – 50 meters wide and around 1- 20 meters deep river flows from Halimun...

Taman Ayun Hindu Temple

Taman Ayun Hindu Temple Taman Ayun Hindu Temple in Badung District was built in 1634 A.D. by the king of Mengwi Kingdom, I Gusti Agung Ngurah Made Agung titled Ida Cokorda Sakti Belambangan. The Mengwi Kingdom was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Bali at the time until 1891 A.D. Built as worship...

Thursday, September 8, 2005

The Mahakam River Flows through West Kutai District, Kutai Kartanegara District

The Mahakam River is the biggest river in East Kalimantan Province. People, who live around the Mahakam River, earn their living by taking advantages from the existence of the river. This 920 km long and 149.277 km square river flows through West Kutai District, Kutai Kertanegara District and Samarinda...

Friday, August 12, 2005

The Museum of Le Mayeur

Le Mayeur Museum in Denpasar Bali Born in Brussels, Belgium on February 9th 1880 in a high-class family, Adrian-Jean Le Mayeur got his painting talent from his parents. His latest education in architecture was achieved at Libre University. Forbidden by his father when attempted to develop his talent,...

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Reog Ponorogo

Once upon a time, the King of Bantar Angin Kingdom named Kelana Swadana was going to propose for marriage to a beautiful girl, the daughter of Kediri King. Unfortunately, Kelana Swadana`s journey to Kediri was stopped because of the cruel blockade done by a group of wild animals namely Singobarong...

Friday, August 5, 2005

The State Museum of Jambi Province

The State Museum of Jambi Province - 13.350 square meters in width – was built in 1981 above the 4.000 square meters land. The physical appearance of the museum implies the Kajang Loko architecture, typical of Jambi Province‘s traditional architecture.  For note, the museum has been officially...

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Marine Enchantment in Banda Sea

Banda Sea is a waters area directly bordering to Buru Island, Ambon Island, Ceram, Alu Island, Tanimbar Island, Barat Data Island, and Timor Island. Such geographic landscape then causes the sea possesses various fishes and magnificent marine scenery. Many people visit the location for diving, angling,...

Friday, July 8, 2005

The Nature Preserve of Kaget Island

Kaget Island Kaget Island is one of the tourism destinations located in the forest of Barito Kuala sub-district. The island is a delta close to the mouth of the Barito River. The island is inhabited by kinds of monkey with long nose which are known by the people as the Dutch Monkeys/Bekantan...

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Traditional Ceremony of Accera Kalompoang

Accera Kalompoang Accera Kalompoang is a traditional ceremony to purify the heirlooms of Gowa Kingdom that are kept in the Balla Lompoa Museum. The core of the ceremony is allangiri kalompoang, purifying and weight measuring of salokoa (pure golden crown) which was made in the 14th century. This...

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

The Beautiful of Sanur Beach in Bali Island

Sanur Beach Sanur Beach, one of the beautiful beaches in Bali Island, offers a panoramic view since a long time ago. Historically, on an inscription written at the tenure of King Kasari Warmadewa (917 A.D.) in Singhadwala Palace, it is stated that the beauty of Sanur Beach has been discovered at...

Thursday, May 19, 2005

Lampuuk Beach

Before the tsunami suffered Aceh on December 26th, 2004, Lampuuk Beach was a favourite tourism destination for tourists visiting Nangroe Aceh Darussalam. The surrounding location offered the fresh air and tranquil nature to them who visited the location. However, after that terrible tragedy, the...

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

The City of Watan Soppeng: a City of Bats

Watan Soppeng City Watan Soppeng is one of the most beautiful sub districts in South Sulawesi. This city is so shady for the many trees growing on each side of the streets. Its air is chilly since it locates on a mountainous are which is 200 meters above the sea level. Lontara Bugis (the ancient...

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Telun Berasap Waterfall

Telun Berasap Waterfall is a nature tourism destination which is located in Kerinci District, Jambi Province. The water flows from Lake Gunung Tujuh, which is situated at an altitude of 50 meters.  The surrounding people call the waterfall “Telun Berasap” (literally means water smoke) since...

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Kembang Island in Barito Kuala District

Welcome Visit to Kembang Island Kembang Island is a 60 Ha delta that locates on the middle of the Barito River, and is inhabited by monkeys and several different types of birds. It was established as a tourism destination in 1976 by the decree of Agricultural Minister No, 788/Kptsum12/1976. A...