Wakatobi - World Biosphere Reserve

Sea waters Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi, immediately set out to be World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. UNESCO plans to submit the charter to the Government of Wakatobi establishment in September 2011. Determination Wakatobi as a World Biosphere Reserve because Wakatobi marine waters have a diversity of coral reefs are quite a lot. A total of 750 species from a total of 850 coral reefs in the world are in the underwater Wakatobi. In addition Wakatobi marine waters inhabited by various kinds of marine life including 942 species...

Bali is a Chinese Tourist Favorite Destination

antaranews.com Bali is a favorite tourist destination of Chinese tourists based on the poll 'Beijing People's Broadcasting Station', since 25 April 2011, which determines the 10 favorite places available from 68 nominations. The choice of Bali as a favorite place marked by the award to Bali on 'The 1st Global Tourism Thermal-the Most preffered List Tourist Attraction for Chinese...

Cibolang Hotspring Pangalengan

  Cibolang Hotspring Pangalengan located in Bandung. The view to the location is almost filled with tea plantations and mountains. Broad Cibolang 2 Acres, located in the village of Wayang Windu, Kec.Pangalengan, Bandung regency. Located at an altitude of 1450 m above sea level with air temperatures 19-25 degrees Celsius. Cibolang consists of forest plantations (Kaliandra and pine)....

Tanah Lot Tample - The Tample In The Sea

The temple is built on a rock out in the sea. This tample important to the Hindu followers, this particular temple is built in honour of of the snake gods. It’s said that there are holy snakes that guards of the temples, protecting the holy land from bad influences. It’s a magical place. A place that holds in its hands the power of a lifetime and the trust and respect of a religion and a belief system that is just...

Tips for Lesbian or Gay couple when visit Indonesia

Immigration Immigration won’t care if you travel with your illegal wife, mistress or your gay or lesbian couple. The immigration would only need to ensure that you will have sufficient fund to support yourself, and will go out of the country before a certain date. Whether you are gay couple or not is not their concern. Make sure that your Passport is still valid for > 6 months, your VISA is there if you need one, and you have your return ticket in hand, and you will do just fine. Public Display of Affection PDA is not generally...

Wayang Golek - Sundanese arts

pikiran-rakyat.com Wayang is a very popular folk theater. The most popular in West Java is Wayang Golek show. There are two kinds of wayang golek : wayang golek papak (cepak) and wayang golek purwa Sunda region. Unless wayang wong, all the wayang was played by a dalang as a leader who sing suluk, voicing antawacana, set gamelan, and. As the story line of wayang, wayang golek show also has a play-good story that comes...

Do and Don't when visiting Indonesia

Do and Don't When visiting Indonesia, visitors should observe local customs and practices. Some common courtesies and customs are as follows : Although handshakes are generally acceptable for both men and women, some Muslim ladies may acknowledge introductions to gentlemen by merely nodding and smiling. A handshake should only be initiated by ladies. The traditional greeting or salam resembles a handshake with both hands but without the grasp. The man offers both hands, lightly touches his friends outstretched hands, and...

Arak Bali - Bali Wine

Similar to wine, arak bali is the liquor fermented from coconut juice and other fruits. Alcohol content of 37-50%. This wine comes from Bali and is often used in traditional ceremonies. In a ceremony honoring the gods of wine will be poured into banana leaves shaped like handfuls and then the wine will splash to his right hand using a flower.   Arak for the ceremony is usually the lowest quality because the best...