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Komodo Island

Komodo Island is Nusa Tenggara islands. The island is in its original environment, animal dragons. The island of Komodo National Park is managed by the central government. Komodo island in the eastern island of Sumbawa, and separated by Sape Strait. The island of Komodo animals breed well. By June 2011 the number of dragons of Komodo National Park is about 1,700 individuals.

Not only the charm of small mammal Island Komodo dragons, the natural riches of the sea are also available on the island. Bright colors and exotic marine life make the charm ideal for divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. Dip in the waters around the island of Komodo you can see the pristine reefs, manta rays, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, dugongs, pelagic, sea horses, nadibranch, fish, frogs, and various other types of dance of fish.

The underwater plateau varies greatly from the walls, peaks, plains under water, slopes, caves, and the possession of different channels in different colors and sizes, and various hard and soft corals. Some interesting place for scuba diving around the island of Komodo, including Angel Island, and the Batu Bolong Sabolon. Everyone has their own uniqueness, which is certainly the underwater landscape is very beautiful.

The temperature of the water out of the dive sites from 20 to 28 centigrade degrees and the southern part of the plot has a higher temperature. To see the beautiful view from a distance of 10-50 meters, which are required to wear wetsuits of 3 mm. Another interesting experience diving, you can enjoy the night.

To reach the island of Komodo, you can use in terms of Ngurah Rai airport in Bali Komodo dragon during the half hour.

Jump Stone Nias

The tradition of the island of Nias, jumping from stone and was known outside the country. In fact, this tradition has become a popular icon of the island of Nias. The tradition of jumping the stone is also an attraction for tourists visiting the island of Nias. Many tourists are curious about the tradition that players must go beyond the stone structure about 2 meters high.

Tradition is also known as fahombo stone is a tradition that is carried by a young Nias to show he was considered worthy of an adult and mature physically. While fahombo cut these young men should wear local costumes.

Prior to this, the boys must follow a special ritual. Stone structure, which is transmitted to a layman rather high. Shape of the stone structure as a pyramid, and a flat top, about 2 meters in height and width of 90 cm and a length of up to 60 cm. Not just a little more than a stone structure, but also a good technique to avoid accidents.

Young people who are willing to wear clothes as a springboard cantilever and small first to pass these tall buildings. According to history, this tradition was originally a tool to test the island of Nias human mental and physical health. In addition, all the men who fought against mandatory before proceeding to the ritual stone jump. And most important for young Nias island if they can not make this tradition can not seduce a girl. This is because, for those not jump over the stone is considered not deserve to be married.

One last thing to note that all regions have a tradition of skipping stone on the island of Nias. The tradition of jumping the stone in some villages. For tourists wanting to see this tradition can be visited directly Bawomataluo village in the south, the island of Nias regency, North Sumatra.

To get to the island of Nias tourists can choose between two roads, waterways and air. If you want the way water can be started from the port of Sibolga. This trip was taken with a fast boat to Watu take about 4 hours. But if you want to travel faster through the air path. The trip can be started from Medan Polonia airport and is approximately 1 hour to get to Nias.

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Waterfall Tagor Papua

WATERFALL Tagor, PapuaUntil now, there are still many people who do not know about the existence of such Tagor waterfall. Around the year there 1990_an foreign tourists who often come and ask local residents to drive them toward the waterfall. But in 2000 until now very rarely even none at all.

There are several avenues that can be used to get to the waterfall, among others, through the outskirts of time or through the former timber company. Former road the company has now become the bushes making it difficult to use four-wheeled vehicles. The distance to the falls Tagor if the company passes road 27 km.
When the road mileage times faster then approximately 6 hours drive. For those not accustomed to walking on the stone will feel tired and lazy way it feels relaxing place where the seat. The road through the outskirts of times sometimes have to jump because the big rocks in these times. Sometimes be wet-wet from crossing times. From the outskirts of this same time we will get to the waterfall Tagor.

According to the story of the people in the village Mambunibuni, used to determine the height of the waterfall; ancestor or ancestors we wrap the potato (tuber) with leaves. At first packet for an adult hand. Kept wrapped in leaves at the edge; wrapped and kept wrapped up bundle of pillows. Then bundle up under the waterfall and then let drift and fall followed the waterfall. Once the bundle is dropped following the waterfall; they check these bundles under the waterfall; whether the bundle is still intact or has been shattered to pieces. Because of the height and rotation waterfall and the resulting bundles shattered then drawn the conclusion that the IAR is very high waterfall and dangerous when there are up to fall there.

Waterfall Tagor, Papua

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Waterfall Matayangu

Waterfall Matayangu, Nine Levels Waterfall, Bengkulu city is not only famous for its flower Rafflesia Arnoldi, but also a unique natural attractions and unique. One is the Nine Levels Waterfall.

Nine Levels Waterfall is located in the village of Padang Jaya, Jaya Korotidur Padang District, North Bengkulu, Bengkulu. These natural attractions are located in protected forest areas are still experiencing. A variety of flora and fauna found in this place anyak.

Nature tourism is very suitable for nature lovers. Even so, it is possible to visit with family. The important thing to remember when a trip to this waterfall, which is the condition of the body must be in a healthy state.

The trees and shrubs became friends on the way to the waterfall. This situation is very understandable, hills and forest protected areas is the main route that you should pass. Therefore, the tracks are used quite extreme and need extra care.

Feeling tired during the trip will go away after seeing the beauty of waterfalls fruit hand of the Creator. Usually has a waterfall that flows down straight, but this is not the case with Nine Levels Waterfall.

At this tour water flowing form the tiers. From the top of the hill the water will pass through the winding levels in between the green trees. Beautiful scenery became increasingly biased as the formation of a rainbow that comes from water vapor flowing. This natural beauty would not normally be forgotten.

Taransportasi towards this location include easy. Travelers can pass through Jalan Gunung Selan or Argamakmu (the capital of North Bengkulu). After that, proceed to Padang Jaya District. Because the government has built a highway in this location, so the trip can be done using a four-wheeled vehicles.

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Barito River

If you visit the island of Borneo, especially the province of South Kalimantan, seems incomplete if you have not visited Barito. The river that became the pride and community icon Banjarmasin City does have such beautiful scenery. Barito name itself is taken from the name of Central Kalimantan is the upstream for this river.

Water tourism which is also one of the largest and longest river on Borneo island has a length of not less than 900, or nearly equal to the length of the island of Java. Tourist attraction which has another name Banjar River and River Banjarmasin is very crowded and a favorite local tourists, and foreign tourists, who arrive in Borneo.

On the river which had so long is of course there are various natural phenomena. Thus, it seems incomplete if you visit Barito without bringing a camera to document them. Barito River scenic beauty are very dear to miss.

Less satisfied just watching the river from its banks elegance, you can also rent a boat to bring your family down the river Eden. Various community activities along the river into a new scene that you’ll get. Occasionally, you also can see the uniqueness of others in the Barito River, which witnessed the barge carrying coal runs like a mountain in the middle of the river.

From Syamsuddin Noor Airport, New Banjar, New York, you can go directly to Estuary Kuin (a location commonly used as a place to enjoy views of the river by tourists) with four-wheel vehicle. The trip will take for approximately 1 hour.

Uniquely, this river is not like the rivers that the other tourist attractions, Barito not only beautiful in the morning and afternoon, but also throughout the day. Yes, the river is also beautiful at night. Try to enjoy dinner at the restaurant that exists along the river, at night of course, and you will see the wonderful oil lamp is lit at the end of the raft. Much like a firefly goes marching on the surface of the water.

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Singapore Tourist Shopping Salted Fish in Makassar

Tourists from Singapore, Sunari, admitted moved after visiting a number of attractions in the city of Makassar, Gowa and Maros.

“This is the first time for me to come here. I guess I was amazed to see a long history,” said retired teacher who has long claimed was eager to visit the province.

He said there is a residential area called Singapore Sengkang. His name is the same as the name of the Capital District Wajo. So there is a sense cried when she claimed to be in that location.

He admitted, if there is a chance, he wanted to visit other attractions in the province.

“I also got to Port Traditional Paotere, very unique,” he said in Makassar, on Tuesday.

Orange CEO of Tour and Travel Shah Ibrahim as vacationers head to explain, for about four days chested here has visited the Palace of Gowa Lompoa Balla, waterfalls and butterfly breeding Bantimurung Maros, the Tomb of Prince Diponegoro, Akkarena Coast and Trans Studio.

“At the Port Paotere we buy salted fish to be brought to Singapore as a souvenir. Do not miss the South Sulawesi silk fabric and” Songkok typical “Bone,” he said, adding tours in South Sulawesi is a new and different experiences.

Earlier, in January, he himself had been to a number of attractions in South Sulawesi to prepare package tours promising start and will soon bring about 200 tourists.

During the campaign, some questions frequently asked by citizens of Singapore is about what can be visited in the province. And the question of why the flight from Singapore to go through Jakarta.

“These results approximately one month promotion involving radio media in Singapore. Hopefully in the future many more are coming. Those who have come this time will bring the stories and memories as well as ambassadors to move in Singapore,” he explained.

This visit, he added, the first meeting of South Sulawesi, including how to recognize the character and life of its people.

“Very glad to know among members of the group there is also a search for his family. There are figuring out a business opportunity,” he added.

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Desa Penglipuran

Located on the island famous for its beautiful beaches and traditional culture, Penglipuran Village became one of the locations that do support the preservation of the Balinese culture, as do the religious rituals that are still held tightly.

Because, regardless of modernization on the beaches and urban, in Bali there are many traditional villages. One of the most famous village is the Village Penglipuran this.

Located in the village’s Bangli District, not far from Kintamani. Cool air in this region because the village is located 700 meters above sea level. This village name itself comes from the word “Pengeling Pura” which means a place sacred memory of the ancestors.

The village has ever received this award Kalpataru looked so beautiful. The specialty of this village is to have the order of the regular structure of traditional villages with lots of open space and beautiful gardens that make visitors feel the nuances of Bali as of yore.

Physical arrangement and structure of the village could not be separated from the culture that were held by Indigenous people and culture of its people Penglipuran also applicable to generation.

Another advantage of this Penglipuran Village compared to other villages in Bali is, the uniformity of the front of the house from the end of the main village until downstream of the village.

Structured in such a tidy village where the main areas located higher and further dropped to downstream areas. Apart form the same front, there is also uniformity of the material form to make a house. As for the soil material for the walls and roof made ​​of bamboo for building Penyengker and around the village.

In addition, the village is also still a lot to do rituals, and visitors also can enter into people’s houses and see the handicrafts they make. The villagers were very hospitable in entertaining guests who visit.

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Tanjung Benoa Spur

Indonesia Bali Destinations of course is the beautiful beaches. In addition to sunbathing, the waves on the beaches of Bali is the perfect waves for surfing. Bali is one of the exact location in Indonesia for water sports. One of the favorite places to do that is in Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua.

Here, you can choose a variety of water sports such as jetski, parasailing, flying fish, banana boat and wakeboard.

You also can enjoy the underwater scenery, either by snorkelling or diving is of course accompanied by experienced instructors. As I look around tropical fish swim, you can also simultaneously feed the fish. There is also Seawalker, where you will be equipped with special clothing and equipment so you can enjoy the underwater scenery by walking directly on the seabed.

After the adrenaline with water sports, you can cross over to the Turtle Island using a glass bottom boat, along the way you can view the underwater scenery as the boat has a transparent glass base. The trip to Turtle Island takes about 20 minutes, which later you will arrive at the small island where there is a turtle, an animal which is now increasingly rare existence. You can also give donations for this turtle breeding.

Tanjung Benoa is indeed a special place to perform a variety of sports. Many agents that offer water sports packages to choose from, complete with the tools you need. This place is also equipped with an assortment of restaurants and restaurants that you can choose to unwind after a workout. And do not worry, this water sport safety.

Tanjung Benoa is located in the southern part of Bali. The distance is only about 20 minutes from Kuta to use the vehicle.

Ubud Bali

BEAUTIFUL Bali seemed never quite to be discussed. You can just choose, frenzied party at Kuta or typical local spiritualism in Ubud Bali? Ubud, the village is full of culture, is situated on the slopes of the mountains with views of rice fields and valleys and hills.

Entering Ubud Bali’s like entering a very different region. In fact, as reported by the Daily Mail, Monday (24/10/2011), spiritualism and tranquility of Ubud became the inspiration for novelist Elizabeth Gilbert to write a best-selling novel Eat, Pray, Love.

This is where Elizabeth Gilbert met a local astrologer who predicted that he would stay on the island and met his first love here. So fantastic up to this novel was appointed as a blockbuster movie starring Julia Roberts.

Although it has a lot of modernization in the presence of fast-food restaurants, bars, dance performances of the night, but the family tradition and ritual routine to the Hindu gods are still very guarded in everyday Balinese society.

Hospitality community, as well as the preservation of local traditions and outstanding natural beauty is the right combination to attract tourists to visit this place.

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