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FamIly VacatIon

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Never Ignore Sun Screen!

The “5 cm” movie has inspired Wicaksono, chief editor of PlasaMSN.com, and his family to spend the school holiday at Mount Bromo, East Java.

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t’s going to be fun to spend the holiday at Bromo,” said 13 year old Sastra Jendra Hayudiningrat and 10 year old Wangi Bunga Savana after they watched the beauty of Mount Bromo on the “5 cm” movie. Their comments have moved their father Wicaksono, known as Wicak, to plan the trip. He is also known as “Ndoro Kakung” in the blogger world.

As holiday approaching the thought of Mount Bromo that has cristalized in their mind was finally executed. This time Wicak did out of the ordinary by planning the trip by air from Jakarta to Surabaya.

“With the traffic condition it’s hard to enjoy the trip.

Jakarta, Bandung and the North Coast is always congested espeially in June approaching the month of Ramadhan. Cost wise it wasn’t too different driving and flying, but driving was surely exhausting,” said Wicak explaining his choice of vacation this year.

Planning

The field trip and hiking track to the Bromo crater

Wicaksono Family

After he made certain about the destination of the trip Wicak set his vacation time. The departure date will be June 19-23, 2013. The next step, he went online to get informations and recommendations. He also discussed the trip with his wife and children. Through discussions and information hunting in the internet they decided the destinations and tourist sites that will be their target after the trip to Mount Bromo. After a long search the family waas settled to make Surabaya as the arrival and departure point from Jakarta.

“Surabaya is the alternative because there are lots of flight in and out of the city. So there should be a lot of choices and I can surf the internet to look for cheap tickets,” explained Wicak.

The next step is to arrange the itinerary. Jakarta – Surabaya – Bromo – Batu – Surabaya – Jakarta will be the route and it will be specified to a more detailed tourist sites. Again the internet and friend’s recommendations are the best reference.

Next, Wicak surf the internet for cheap tickets, to book a hotel for four days and a Toyota Hardtop as their transportation to cross the sandy plain of Bromo. “I was recommended To rent the jeep by a friend. My consideration was a good driver who knows the area well. I got the price of Rp. 600.000/day including gasoline and driver.”

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isit West Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, when you have a chance. The departure point to every activity in the regency is in Pangkalan Bun. Lodging is not to be concerned, since Pangkalan Bun has a lot of hotels with various styles from a unique concept to those with stars, from 200 thousands to million rupiahs per night.

All you need to think of is transportation.

Public transportations in Pangkalan Bun are not reliable. There are a lot of ojek that stop at every street corner, but if you want your trip to be pleasant you can rent a car for 400 to 450 thousand per day.

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If we are lucky we can see hundreds of fireflies decorating the dark sky above Sekonyer River, Central Kalimantan

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Explore the River and Forest of Tanjung Puting

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jelajah Sungai Bulu Besar Tanjung Puting

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DESTinASi: TAnjung PuTing

Ultraviolet radiation is said to be one of the cause of premature aging, black spot, cataract and skin cancer.

So, never ignore to wear sun screen!

Should danger spoil your planned vacation? Don’t! Take action to avoid danger without ruining your excitement. Put on sun screen, wear hat, loose clothes and other clothing that can protect your skin from the radiation.

Before applying sun screen it is best to have a clear under­ standing on the product that is called sun block. Here are some terminologies used that need to be comprehended.

• UV: Ultraviolet radiation (UV).

Researches show that over exposed to UV radiation can interrupt skin health. Re­ searchers called UV radiation as the cause of different types of skin cancer like no melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and alkali, cell carcinoma.

UV is divided into UVA and UVB. The radiation can pe­ netrate earth atmosphere and danger to skin health.

• UVA: UVA donates about 95% of UV radiation that enter the earth atmosphere and penetrating the glass.

Over exposure can cause

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unbathing in the ocean or in the mountain during holiday is exciting. We can relax and get benefit out of the sun. New research from Edinburgh University Dermatologist, London, England as what has been published at bbc.co.uk, mentioned that the sun is not only rich in vitamin D but also proven to help lower down blood pressure and give good impact to the heart.

keep cautious The sun light over exposure may be harmful. So it is best to be cautious,

damage to the skin among many are the appearance of black spot and premature ag­ ing. The research also men­ tions over exposed by UVA can be the main cause of many types of skin cancer.

• UVB: the emission of UVB cannot penetrate glass. Over exposure of UVB can cause skin burn and redness.

• SPF (Sun Protection Fac­ tor): beside mentioning its benefit, to protect skin from UVA and UVB radiation, sun block lotion usually write the content of the SPF for in­ stance SPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50 or even SPF 90.

The numbers show the length of time the sun screen is able to protect the skin from UVB exposure.

The longer you are exposed to UVB the highest SPF should be chosen.

• PA+, PA ++, PA +++: is a sign that show the product to protect skin from UVA. The more a “+” sign is written on the product the longer it will protect the skin from UVA.

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even though you will not feel the impact directly.

Many researches show that over exposed to sun light can lower the skin immune that may easily irritated and in­ fected the skin, the appearance of black spot and premature aging.

Too much ultraviolet radiation will cause cataract and different types of cancer such as skin or eye cancer. The ozone thin layer is believed to give great percentage on ultraviolet radiation conductance to earth. The Vision Council London lately appealed to always wear sunglasses when having outdoor activi­ ties in a long period of time. The appeal is not only for adults but also children.

• Protect yourself from ultraviolet radiation with sunscreen cream • It is recommended to apply sunscreen cream every two hours • cover yourself with hat • Don’t stay too long under the sun, especially above 10 AM • Don’t wear tight clothes when having activities under the sun. Tight clothes will directly lead the radiation to the skin. Wear loose clothes.

• Wear sunglasses.

• Don’t rely only on foundation, pow­ der, or any other makeup that contain sunscreen protection. Those kinds of makeup are not for outdoor.

• keep on wearing sunscreen cream on cloudy weather. Ultraviolet radia­ tion especially UVA happens in the morning, afternoon, evening and in any weather.

• Don’t forget to protect your lips with lip balm that contain ultraviolet protection.

Remember!

The level of SPF and PA stated on the product does not relate to the level of pro­ tection the product can give.

Instead it indicates the length of time of the protection.

The highest the SPF level, the longer the protection will be.

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Tourism Fact 2013

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In Line Water Tourism Phenomenon

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Culinary

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West Java Coffee

Accommodation

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To Cirebon with the Community One Day Traveling

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6 Must Visit Islands

Karimunjawa

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Explore the River and Forest of Tanjung Puting

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Explore the River and Forest of Tanjung Puting

If we are lucky we can see hundreds of fireflies decorating the dark sky above Sekonyer River, Central Kalimantan

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isit West Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, when you have a chance. The departure point to every activity in the regency is in Pangkalan Bun. Lodging is not to be concerned, since Pang足 kalan Bun has a lot of hotels with various styles from a unique concept to those with stars, from 200 thousands to million rupiahs per night.

All you need to think of is transportation.

Public transportations in Pangkalan Bun are not reliable. There are a lot of ojek that stop at every street corner, but if you want your trip to be pleasant you can rent a car for 400 to 450 thousand per day.

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Jelajah Sungai Bulu Besar Tanjung Puting

Feeding Location at TPNP Tanjung Harapan To reach Tanjung Harapan by Klotok Boat from Kumai needs about 1,5 to 2 hours. If you take the speed boat it will take 1 to 1,5 hours.

Tanjung Puting

It will take 30 minutes to one hour from Tanjung Harapan to Pesalat by klotok and 15 to 30 minutes by speed boat.

Pondok Tanguy

dark sky sprinkled with stars, the sound of the nature and if you are lucky you can see fireflies enlight­ en the atmosphere.

Do not worry on what to eat. If you ride the klotok boat to Tanjung Puting, you can hire a cook to indulge your appetite with main dishes and snacks. But if you take the speed boat please bring food along.

Before entering Tanjung Pu­ting, Camp Leakey is the first stop to rest, to eat lunch and to take care of the paperwork such as, report­ ing to the local authority and buy­ ing tickets.

The speed boat’s travel time is shorter compared to klotok boat.

That is why most tourists who do a one day trip will pick the speed boat as their transportation. They depart in the morning and back to Kumai harbor in the evening.

Sekonyer River

From Pesalat to Pondok Tanguy needs 1 to 1,5 hours by klotok and 30 minutes to 1 hour by speed boat.

Camp Leakey From Podok Tanguy it takess 1 to 1,5 hours to get to Camp Leakey

Photographing at the feeding (above), enjoying the forest fruit (below)

Arrived at the National Park you might or might not be lucky. During fruiting season Orangutan will not appear by the outer part of the forest. But once the fruits in the forest are lacking they will come and greet you at the entrance gate of the park.

Beware when you bring food. The wild free orangutan will be interested in your food as they see and smell it.

They will not release your hands and foot until you give them all the food you have. It is prohibited to give the orang­ utan food but in reality tourists violate the rule.

One of the attractions that you can see in Tanjung Puting is the feeding of the orangutan that is just being set free and needed adjustment. To see this you have to walk into the forest for about one hour. It is interesting to stroll in the thick forest where you can smell the scent the fresh ground. The orangutan will come and meet you.

Even those tame ones will like to be cuddled. Some will not walk unless you hold their hands. How does it feel to be holding hands with the orangutan?

They are really heavy. A mature male orangutan stands 150 cm and weighs 120 kg. Meanwhile the female ones are 120 cm tall and weigh 45 kg.

Educational Tour There are so many things that you can learn At Tanjung Puting National Park, such as the history of orangutan, their age and extinction. You will learn how they protect and nurtured their babies. And you will also be reminded by how much trees have been cut to make papers, wooden chopsticks and stick matches.

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Tanjung Puting National Park is usually the main destination for tourist who comes to Central Ka­ limantan specifically to Pangkalan Bun. This research, conservation and wild free location for orangutan is famous overseas. To get to Tan­ jung Puting you have to go through Kumai Harbor about one hour travel from Pangkalan Bun. At the harbor you can rent a speed boat or a klotok boat. The trip to Tanjung Puting with the klotok boat takes about six hours.

You can enjoy the speed of the boat while sightseeing to the right and left of the river. Long tailed monkeys hang on the trees. Birds fly or perch on the branches.

Sometimes you can see crocodiles sunbathing quietly that you might think a floating log.

The water color of the Sekonyer River has its own story. At the beginning of the journey the water looks brownish because of the pol­ lution causes by the illegal mining in the area. As you get closer to Tanjung Puting National Park, the water changes to black and reddish color. In fact it is the original water color of rivers in Kalimantan. The dark color is caused by the reflec­ tion of the old tree trunk under the water. The water is so clear that the objects underneath can be reflected.

When night comes, the boat will dock by the river bank. Enjoy the

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Facts on Orangutan

Kalimantan is one of the areas in Indonesia that is categorized as prone to malaria and other mosquito bite diseases. You are suggested to take medication for malaria before your vacation to Tanjung Puting and Pangkalan Bun. Consult your doctor especially when traveling with children.

Don’t forget to bring repellent.

Touring at Tanjung Puting will give you a great new knowledge and experience but it is not recommended to bring children under the age of 5.

Children need guidance and supervision on the trip down the river and exploring the forest.

Bring your personal medication to Tanjung Puting.

If you don’t want to be hassled, you can ask the travel agent to arrange the trip.

The price for the service varies from 3 to 6 million rupiahs per person (including tour and lodge). For local tourist the price is less.

Juli hingga Agustus merupakan masa high season. Biasanya sewa kapal klotok menjadi lebih sulit. Namun, pada bulan-bulan itu bisa dimanfaatkan untuk bergabung de­ ngan rombongan lain, sehingga harga sewa perahu menjadi lebih murah.

May is the best time to visit Tanjung Puting.

The fine weather allows travelers to explore the forest and feast their eyes with the view.

They can watch the apes swinging and the birds flying on the trees by the river bank. If you are lucky you can see crocodiles and fireflies decorating the dark sky around the National Park.

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There are 50 klotok tour boats in Kumai. The fare is arranged by Kumai Klotok Tour Association. It is set depending on the size of the boat and the number of passenger.

There are boats with a capacity of 4 persons while others can take 20 persons. The rental price for one day (within 24 hours) is about 1,4 to 2 millions. You can get a cheaper price if you stay more than one night.

The fare does not include food. You can buy your own food supplies and give them to the cook or give the money to the cook to prepare for the food. He will fix your breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The cook’s fare is negotiable. It is usually 100 rupiahs per day per three persons. He will charge 30 thousand per person if there are more than 3 persons on board.

The guide is 250 thousand per day assuming that there are 3 to 4 people in the group.

Entrance ticket is Rp 2.500/person for local tourist and Rp 20.000/ person for foreign tourist.

A camera will be charge Rp 5.000 (local) and 50 thousand rupiahs (foreign). A handy cam is charge Rp 15.000 (local) and 150 thousand rupiahs (foreign).

If you decide to have a one day trip with the speed boat, you will be charged 50 thousand rupiahs to dock the boat. And the rental fare is 600 to 800 thousand rupiahs per day.

1. Orangutan is a protected animal.

The law prohibited to own, kill, catch and hurt the orangutan. In Indonesia the law was legalized in 1931 and in 1958 and 1963 in Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia.

2. An orangutan named Guas is believed to be the oldest orangutan in the world. Guas, a domesticated orangutan, lived up to the age of 58. While wild orangutan can live up to 50 years old.

3. The word orangutan comes from a Malay language, which means a person who lives in the forest.

4. The orangutan’s long cry is really amazing. It can cry as long as one to four minutes. The sound of the orangutan in Borneo is considered to be the loudest and scariest.

5. A mature male orangutan is bigger than the female orangutan. It can grow up to 150 cm tall and weigh 120 kg. Meanwhile the female orangutan can only reach up to 120 cm tall and weigh 45 kg. The male orangutan has cheeks and saggy neck.

6. Orangutan mother is the only animal that keeps and protects their infant until the age of 7 or 8.

7. Baby orangutan is never away from their mother’s side until the age of 5. Mother orangutan carries their baby wherever they go; even to swing from one tree to another.

8. Female orangutan gives birth to a baby in every 8 years.

This is considered to be the longest birth period in the animal kingdom.

But in some cases a female orangutan gives birth to a twin.

9. Wild orangutan mother breast feeds their infant until the age of 5 to 6.

And will keep on lookingafter their children until the age of 7 to 8.

10. Wild female orangutan gives birth at the age of 15 until not more than 35.

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The feeding hour starts at 9 AM to 2 PM.

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Lodging at Rimba Ecolodge is not just to slumber.

The place offered adventure, knowledge, insight and astonishing view.

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ou can have a different experience at Rimba Ecolodge, and it is worth trying. The lodge with the natural forest and river as its background offered life with fresh air and other impressive activities.

Rimba Lodge is located near the Sekonyer River and the edge of Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kaliman­ tan. It is one of the most well known places in the world, a conservation for wild free Orangutan that are declining in numbers.

Rimba Lodge can be reached only by boat or motor boat from Kumai Bay. The travel distance is one hour from Pangkalan Bun, the capi­ tal city of West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan.

Staying at Rimba Lodge means to be ready to experi­ ence unforgettable moments.

Surrounded by forest, we can listen to the birds chirp and sing, watch the butterflies dance, katydid, fireflies, even monkeys swinging on the trees. Exploring the jungle is possible but with a guide.

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Orangutan often waylay the tourists

It only takes minutes to travel by boat to Tanjung Harapan, Orang­ utan’s feeding place, and to Camp Leakey to rest and take care of the paper work before entering Tanjung Puting National Park visiting area.

Rimba Ecolodge offers a unique tour package for education. Camp Leakey Package and Pesalat Tour will take tourists to trace the Se­ konyer River and to witness the acts of illegal gold mining, log­ ging and hunting that destroyed the ecosystem and the habitat of Orangutan. There are 80% of the Orangutan’s habitat vanished in the last 20 years.

“This is a battle between the industrial development, people’s living source, and biodiversity,” said Gede Ori from Rimba Ecolodge.

If the time allows, within four hours travel we can stop by Camp Leakey and Pesalat Reforestation Center. It is a natural area with an easy path to travel. We can go through marshland, dry land and dill area. If you are interested in plants you may take small tree home. While you are there you might see tiger on the tree branch­ es and honey bear. Don’t be scared they will not harm you unless they are threatened.

The tour package is offered in various prices depending on the number of interested people.

For Pesalat tour the price offered US$249/person for one person, US$149/person for two persons, US$116/person for three persons, US$99/person for four persons, US$89/person for five persons, US$83/person for six persons.

There are other tour packages that range in price and schedule, such as 3 days and 2 nights lodging package including the activities. For more information you may visit http://rimbaecolodge. com/tours/

Room & Facilities 32 guestrooms (3 Diamonds, 12 Emeralds, 6 Amethysts, 4 Sapphires, 10 Rubies) Mosquito net and repellent Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts are equipped with AC and hot water Sapphires are equipped with hot water and fan Rubies are equipped with cold water and fan Restaurant Beverages at the lounge (alcohol is restricted by the local government) Rimba Ecolodge

Transportation (additional expense) Tour guide to observe the birds and others Twin bed Western style bathrooms and toilet Fan in every room

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West Kotawaringin (Kobar) is one of the 14 regencies in Central Kalimantan with the capital city Pangkalan Bun or it is well known as Kota Manis. The regency is situated close to the equator. That makes the sun shines so intensely during dry season.

Kobar is regency that becomes one of the Palm Plantation Centers in Central Kalimantan. Therefore, many workers from Java Island come to make a living at the planta­ tion. Meanwhile, Dayak, the native tribe, usually live in the outskirt of the city.

Last year, about 6000 tourist (do­ mestic and foreign) came to Kobar.

Mostly (60-70%) are foreigner. The average destination point is Tanjung Puting National Park (TPNP), the natural habitat of Orangutan. TPNP is a tourist location and also one of the world research centers for orangutan.

Access and Transportation Air Lines

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Pangkalan Bun is the city center and the capital city of West Kotawaringin Regency (Kobar), Central Kalimantan.

Iskandar airport is in Pangkalan Bun. It is the only airport in Central Kalimantan which is equipped with direct bunkering.

Iskandar airport is the arrival point for tourist from Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Palangkaraya (the province’s capital city). There are two airlines operating in Pangkalan Bun, Trigana and Kalstar. Air fares are ranging between Rp 800 thousand to Rp 1.5 million. These are the highest fare during school holiday and other holidays such as Lebaran, Christmas, and New Year.

Trigana Air Schedule Flight Jakarta – Pangkalan Bun

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You can choose to travel by sea through Surabaya and Semarang port. PELNI ship will take you to Panglima Utar Kumai harbor located an hour away from Pan­ gkalan Bun. The fares are ranging between Rp 200 thousand to Rp 600 thousand depending on the class.

Inner City Transportation The official airport taxi is the only transportation available from Iskandar airport to the hotel. Inner city transportations are relatively difficult to find in Pangkalan Bun. So it is recommended to rent a car or ojek.

West Kotawaringin is regency by the beach. The specialties in the regency are mostly seafood. People indulge themselves with the food at Kubu Beach Area, while getting pleasure from the view and the ocean breeze.

In the city, seafood is also available at street vendors in Tugu area. Young people and families hang out in the area especially at night and on week­ ends.

Besides seafood, there are other specialties such as, kerupuk amplang made of belida, a kind of fish. And also coto manggala, a kind of soto with cas­ sava as the substitute for rice. Unfor­ tunately coto manggala is hard to find.

You might find it at small stalls around Bundaran Pancasila, Pangkalan Bun. They will charge Rp 6000 per portion.

If you take the trip during Rama­ dan, stop by Wadai Market in front of Ku­ning Palace, Pangkalan Bun. The market which opens every evening during fasting month, sells selections of traditional cakes and dishes.

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Shopping and gifts

Orangutan Founda­ tion of Indonesia lo­ cated at Bhayangkara street km 1, Pangkalan Bun, Central Kaliman­ tan can also be an option to buy souve­ nir. But the amount and varieties are very limited.

West Kotawaringin is famous for its precious stones. You can find various precious stones sold at the stores that sells souve­ nirs. You can also buy Dayak accessories such as necklace, Man­ dau (Dayak sword), armor, or boat made of rubber sap. The prices varied, please bargain first. The easy to reach souvenir shops are in front of Kuning Palace. You can find them also at Indrakencana and Indrasari market, Pangkalan Bun. Kemenparekraf/indonesia.travel

Another must visit souvenir place is Tanjung Harapan Village. It has more varieties and more over the shops are manage by coopera­ tion owned by the local people.

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A Glimpse of Kobar

Other than Tanjung Puting National Park there are many tourist sites that related to coastal, cultural or educational tour.

Cultural Tour

Tourist Sites in Pangkalan Bun

There are three existed palaces to visit.

• Kutawaringin Palace/Kuning Palace in Pangkalan Bun. • Alnursari Palace at Old Kotawaringin (Kolam) • Mangkubumi Palace at Pangkalan Bun City close to Kuning Palace. The build­ ing was owned by the Prime Minister of Kutawaringin monarchy.

spare clothes, towel 2 Bring and bathing supplies if

glasses and hat. sandals. It will cause 4 Wear a fuse if you have to take off your shoes each time the sand gets inside.

Kubu Beach often called Bugam Raya, short for Kubu, Teluk Bogam and Keraya. These are names of the villages around Kubu Beach area. The place is suitable for family tour. It is equipped with playing arena, 24 hour street vendors that serve varieties of seafood dishes and young coconut juice.

walk on bare foot 5 Don’t at Bugam Raya area

forget to bring along 6 Don’t the first aid kit. food when visited 7 Bring Bugam and Keraya Bay

Bugam Bay and Keraya

Keluang Bay Keluang Bay serves similar view as Kubu Beach.

The only difference Keluang Bay has cleaner sand and pine trees dominate the area of the beach. To reach Keluang Bay, Klotok boat can be hired with just Rp10.000 and it will be more expensive during the school holiday.

Keluang Bay is a game preserve area for turtle. It is facilitated with a turtle farm which can be used as a media for tourist to learn. Besides turtle the area is also the habitat to several kinds of monkeys, raja udang brids, and civet. Fishing, swimming and ba­ nana boating can also be done in Keluang Bay.

Yayorin (Orangutan Foundation of Indonesia) It is a conservation quarter base on integrated environmental learning for people to have. Through its alternative learning activi­ ties, Yayorin prioritizes applied knowledge and direct interaction with the nature. The conservation is categorized as environmental education tour destination.

Other facilities available are: - Library - Movie theater - Green house for organic farm­ ing - Fresh water fish cultivation pool - Study hall - Cow farming

- Compost house - Alternative energy learning media (Biogas) - Orin Ecolodge (Lodging) - Yayorin Creative Workshop that sells souvenirs like T-shirt, woven rattan bracelet, wood carving and many more

and Tanjung Keluang. There are not many food sellers there. They are available only during the holiday and very limited. you travel with children, 8 Ifalways watch and remind them not to swim too far because the waves can be fierce anytime. your vehicle be9 Check cause of the tough field.

Fill up your gasoline tank at Pangkalan Bun for there is no gas station along the way. But on particular circumstances there are gasoline retailers available.

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because of its virgin beach there may be sharp objects that can hurt your foot.

Educational Tour

Coastal Tour

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equator, the sun can be very intense.

yourself with other 3 Equip accessories such as sun-

Kubu Beach

Bugam Bay can be reached in one hour from Kubu Beach. The road to Kubu Beach is not as smooth as those in the city. But you will be entertained with the ap­ pearance of monkeys and different kinds of birds.

Bogam Bay is a white sand beach. The water and beach is much cleaner comparing to Kubu Beach.

Since there are no food stalls available, you have to bring your own food when touring.

Prepare sunblock. Pang1 kalan Bun is close to the

you plan to spend time at the beach.

Pantai Kubu

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Tips

Eat

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Floating

Eatery

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Kubu Beach Seafood Kubu Beach, Kumai subdistrict, Pang­ kalan Bun, often become the coastal tour and culinary target to people of Pangkalan Bun and its surrounding areas. The beach is equipped with grottos and row of street vendors that open 24 hours.

Seafood is their main dish. Grilled fish, crab, squid, shells are cooked with variet­ ies of seasoning. Since the location is near the sea, everything is fresh and alive.

From all the eatery available in Kubu Beach, there is one interesting place, Lintang Eatery. You can order varieties of grilled, fried seafood with different kinds of sauce such as oyster sauce, padang sauce and many more.

Lintang the cook is always ready to bring out the best cuisine. The food ranges from Rp40 thousand to Rp100 thousand per portion.

Enjoying the food while feasting your eyes with the sunset and feeling the wind blows can help you release your burden and weary. Unfortunately, waste has pol­ luted the beach.

Kubu Beach Seafood

Sarang Walet Soup Besides seafood, Lintang Eatery also serves Sarang Walet Soup for Rp 100 thousand per portion.

Pangkalan Bun and its surroundings are the producers of Sarang burung Walet.

This menu adds more variety to the menu.

A lot of people come for the soup.

Sarang Walet, made of the bird’s saliva, is believed to make you healthy.

If consume regularly can keep you body healthy, raise vitality, healthy skin, to prevent from cancer (contain antioxidant) and many more.

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How do you feel eating at a floating eatery in the middle of the river?

You must try.

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xtraordinary! That’s the best word to de­ scribe Alam Ria, a float­ ing eatery that floats under a bridge in the middle of Arut River. The bridge runs through Pangkalan Bun towards Old Kotawaringin, West Kotawar­ ingin, Central Kalimantan. It is interesting to see the eatery sway whenever a boat passes by. The green rice that was on the menu is mouth watering.

The smooth and savory rice really blends in your mouth.

The aroma of pandanus leaf makes the rice more tempt­ ing. Mas Pandikono, the eatery owner, and his wife Salimah open up their green rice’s secret recipe. “The green color comes from the blended spinach, the aroma is from the pandanus leaf, the taste of savory comes from coconut milk, lemon grass and salt,” explained Salimah.

The green rice that has been the eatery’s main dish is only served on Sunday. On the week days Alam Ria Floating Eatery serves plain rice. You can have a choice of fried or grilled chicken and fish, hot tomato sambal and raw vegetables to go with the rice.

If you want to try the sway of the boat and menu of the eatery, it is best to come in the afternoon. Sunset around River Arut Bridge is worth seeing, beautiful and romantic.

Eating at Alam Ria Green Eat­ ery can be a special experience for tourist. The sensation felt since you lay foot on the eatery.

The view of the boat pass by, sunset and the taste of green rice an experience cannot be found anywhere else.

Budgeting

Peak season estimation • •

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4 days and 3 nights estimation The first and third night lodge at a hotel in Pangkalan Bun The second night on top of Klotok boat on Sekonyer River Main destination TPNP Basic cost (airline ticket, Klotok boat, lodging, food) A roundtrip Airline ticket from Jakarta – Pangkalan Bun Rp 2 million.

Rp 1,3 million to hire a Klotok Boat.

Meals for 4 days and 3 nights Rp 400 thousand 2 nights at a hotel in Pangkalan Bun Rp 500 thousands. Two nights at a three-star hotel 1,6 million A total of Rp4.300.000/person in a budget hotel A total of Rp5.200.000/person in a three stars hotel

One day tour to TPNP on Speedboat Boat owner’s budget estimation Speedboat and tour guide • 1 person Rp1.350.000/speedboat • 2 persons Rp1.488.000/speed­ boat • 3 persons Rp1.615.000/speed­ boat • 4 persons Rp1.680.000/speed­ boat

Cost Break Down • Speedboat rental Rp800.000 • Tour guide Rp250.000 to Rp350.000 (depend on the num­ ber of person) • Tickets to TPNP Rp2.500 • Camera used charge Rp5.000 • Boat berthing Rp50.000 • Donation for ranger Rp50.000 • Meal and snack Rp55.000/person • 10% Management fee

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4 days and 3 nights estimation Prices subject to change Round trip ticket Jakarta-Pangkalan Bun Rp1.500.000 Three-star hotel Rp1.500.000

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The above cost can be reduced when there are more tourists join the group.

To avoid troublesome on arrang­ ing your trip especially when traveling with family, call the local travel agent to get further information or tour packages

Info

Swiss Belinn Hotel

Eatery Kagonangan Restaurant

Jl Ahmad Yani KM 2 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan – 74113 Phone 0532 – 27888 Fax 0532 – 28777

Jl Hasanuddin No 11 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan - 74115 Phone : 0532 - 21523

Flora Homestay

Jl Diponegoro No 43 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 25088

Sekonyer, Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Contact: Mr Bana Lodg (flora1.homestay@gmail.com and flora1.homestay@ymail).

Grand Kecubung Hotel

Jl Domba No.1 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan - 74111 Phone: 0532 - 21211 Email: reservation @grandkecubunghotel.com

Avilla Hotel

Jl Diponegoro No.18 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 27710 Fax : 0532 - 27711 Email : avilla2182004@telkom.net

Arsela Hotel

Jl Iskandar 15 Pangkalan Bun

Mahkota Hotel

Jl Pangeran Antasari No.303 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532 – 21172

Tiara Hotel

Jl Pangeran Antasari No.16 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 – 22717

Abadi Hotel

Jl Pangeran Antasari No.150 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 21021

Eatery

MM Hot Plate Restaurant

Ruhama Restaurant

Jl HM Rafii, masuk mentok Gg Ruhama Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 085226392222

Dunia Laut Restaurant

Jl Diponegoro No.77B Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 23251

Minang Jaya Restaurant

Jl PRA Kusumayudha No.1 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 23258

Quick Chicken

Cipta Land, 2nd Fl. Jl Iskandar, across Kompi Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Solo Baru Restaurant

Jl Udan Said No. Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 27040

Jawa Timur Restaurant

Jl Abdullah Mahmud No.55 Across Blue Kecubung Hotel Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 24051

Prambanan Restaurant

Jl Hasanuddin Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Klotok Wisata Kobar Association Telp:

Police: (0532) 21110 Hospital: (0532) 21238 Airport: (0532) 21666

bank & money changer BCA Bank

Antasari No 22 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan - 74113 Phone : 0532 – 28889

Mandiri Bank

Jl. Udan Said No 3 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 24255 / 24966 / 35306 / 27726

Syariah Mandiri Bank

Jl. Sukma Aria Ningrat No 14 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532-25624 / 25625 / 25636

BRI Bank

Jl. Pangeran Antasari No 141 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 – 21015

BNI Bank

Jl. Pangeran Antasari No 123 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532-21046 / 21080 / 21946

Danamon Bank

Quizas Cafe

Jl. Pangeran Antasari No 5 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532-23165 / 23433

Iduna Cafe

Jl. Sukma Aria Ningrat Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan - 74113 Phone: 0532–25087

Jl Iskandar No.15 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 Jl Rangga Santrek No.5 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kaliman

Meranti Restaurant

Jl PRA Kusumayudha Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 - 27487

Important Numbers

Mega Bank

Sinarmas Bank

Important Numbers Cultural and Tourism Agency West Kotawaringin

Jl Sutan Syahrir 2A Pangkalan Bun,Central Kalimantan Phone: (0532) 25002 & (0532) 275

Jl. Udan Said Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Kalteng Bank

Jl Diponegoro No 42 Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532–21062

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Hotel at Pangkalan Bun

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Like to try something different?

Come lodge in the middle of the ocean and swim with sharks in Karimunjawa, Jepara, Central Java.

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Destination: Karimunjawa

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Menjangan Besar Menjangan Besar Island of­ fered sensational adventure you have never experience before.

Not only snorkeling and div­ ing but also swimming with the sharks. The island can be reached in about 10-15 minutes by motor boat from Karimun­ jawa. Other than the shark captivity, you will find a floating house which is often used as a lodge. The rent is considered very cheap, around Rp150.000, including 3 seafood meals, mainly fresh fish. This place is often visited by local and foreign tourist, mostly students and backpackers.

At the floating house, enjoy the sensation of the peaceful nature that is only disturbed by the sound of the waves. You will feel small and helpless to see the greatness of the Creator.

The floating house is sur­ rounded with water that is framed with floating balls. Inside

the frame there is a shark captivity and all sharks have been fed.

The sharks are divided into two different pools.

There is a pool for the babies and the other for the adults. If you are brave enough you may swim with them. Do not be afraid. As long as you do not have bleeding scars or hold the shark’s tail you are safe to swim with them.

Other than the shark farm, the 56 hectare-island, is also a place for conservation and breeding to turtles. This is part of the Kari­ munjawa National Park Bureau programe. And remember to feast your eyes with the beauty of sunrise and sunset on the horizon.

Posing a t Pulau C ema Besar Be ra ach

You can feel a remarkable sensation at Apung Jaya House, a 20 minutes ride by motor boat from Karimunjawa. Apung House has been the favorite lodge to most tourists, because it is well-equipped.

It has more room than the Floating House but it is still limited, only 15 units. That is why the lodge is always fully booked several months in advance.

At Apung House, there is also a shark pool and several other marine animals that the guest can swim with and touched. Snorkling, diving, and fishing are three activities among many others that can be done there. At night, when the sky is clear, you can enjoy sitting on the veranda of Apung House, staring at the dark sky and sea, feel the tranquility and the sound of the waves Whenever you travel without a travel arrange­ ment from an agency, remember to set up an appointment with the fishing boat owner for a pick up because they do not come daily. If there is no tourist that needs to be picked up or any matter that needs to be done in the island, they will just pass by. If it happens to you then you have to find a way to return to Karimunjawa.

Karimunjawa underwater enchantment

Traveling Around It is mandatory to visit the islands around Karimunjawa.

The beach with clear blue water, coral reefs and colorful ornamental fish with the white sand overlaying is always astonishing.

That is the outlook of the tiny islands around Karimunjawa.

Everything offers enchantment.

Moreover snorkeling and diving spots that are worth trying.

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Activities

Booked for tickets ahead of time. Passenger boat and speed­ boat to Karimunjawa are often full especially during holiday.

Diving & Snorkling

Riding speedboat is more comfortable. If you ride the passenger boat, come early to get a comfortable seat.

If this is your first trip to Karimunjawa, you are suggested to use a travel agency or at least a tour guide.

Up to this moment electricity in Karimunjawa is not 24 hours.

It is turned on from 6 PM to 6 AM. Make use of the time to recharge your gadget’s battery such as camera, handy cam and cellular phone.

Fishing, snorkeling and diving tools can be rented in Karimunjawa.

Bring sun block lotion to protect skin from the sun. Bring hat if possible

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Remember to bring jackets, because at night the wind often blows stronger.

The rent of the fisherman’s boat ranges betweet Rp 300.000 to Rp 600.000 depend on the size of the boat or the boat’s capacity, wth the time limit from dusk until dawn.

Before you travel, spent time to search for in­ formation or brow the internet. The cyber world can be the best information source to look for and select travel agent, tour guide, and hotels that are recommended a lot.

It is safe to visit Karimunjawa with your family to tour and learn the marine world. But if you decide to lodge at Apung House, it is not rec­ ommended to bring children under the age of 7, or children that needs continuous supervision.

Because Apung House is in the middle of the sea, children above the age of 7 should always be supervised.

Always wear life jackets when boating, and make sure the boat is equipped with them.

These are tourist’s favorite activities. Equip­ ments can be rented at Karimunjawa or at the lodges. Karimunjawa and its surrounding are heaven for divers. The waves are calm. There are a lot of untouched underwater garden, although there are some damage ones with the brownish corals.

Explore the Islands There are 27 little islands in Karimunjawa.

Some are close to each other that make them an astonishing tourist attraction. The clear blue water and unpolluted white sand can be an extraordinary view and exciting photographic object.

Pesona bawah laut Karimunjawa.

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The sunrise and sunset are astonishing view.

Cycling/Motor cycling At Karimunjawa there are bicycle and motor cycle rentals. It is pleasant to go around the island riding a bicycle and once in a while rest at the food stall and cart selling young coconut juice on the side of the street.

Glass Bottom Boat Watching coral reef and decorative fish in a rented glass bottom boat can be very enter­ taining.

Involve in the Local People’s Activities If you are the type of person who likes to interact with the local people, traditional crab hunting is worth trying. You will be equipped with a spear, pincer and petromaks lamp.

Fishing Karimunjawa island and the lodges provide fishing equipments and including the bait.

Budget In principle, touring at Karimunjawa can be inexpensive if you come in group, so you can share renting the room and boat. You are not recommended to travel alone if this is your first time to Karimunjawa. It is safer to utilize the travel agent so you can have a tour guide.

The travel agent usually offered a package for Rp600.000 (not including air fare, lodging or not, and types of hotel chosen) in a condition where you will be grouped with other tourists, in a minimum of 10 people. If it is less than the quota the price is divided to the number of people, this way it is more expensive.

The package consist of: • Lodging (Apung House, home stay, resort, budget hotel) • Boat rental Rp350.000 (small boat) • 3 meals a day • Speed boat or passenger boat departed from Semarang or Jepara • Tour guide

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Tips

The weather that affected the waves is often the obstacle that made passenger boat and speedboat canceled their departure to Karimunjawa or return to Jepara and Semarang.

So always bring extra money.

6 Must Visit Islands

JEPARA and Semarang, Central Java is the departure point to Kari­ munjawa. If you travel by air Achmad Yani Airport in Semarang will be your starting point. You can continue the journey by speedboat from Tangjung Mas Port, Semarang.

If your departure point is in Jepara, Karimunjawa can be reached by speedboat and passenger boat from Kartini Port.

Although regular departure sche­ dule is available, but you still need check it. Sometimes the boat cannot depart because of the weather.

1. Cemara Besar Island

2. Cilik Island

Heaven! The water in Cemara Besar Is­ land is so clear spread with white sands and lineup of pine tree. The view is so seducing that you cannot ignore. Picture taking, playing sand, snorkeling, diving and exploring the island are activities can be done in the island.

Tourists who love diving and snorkeling in Karimunjawa, called this island as the most beautiful one. Cilik Island is only 2 hectare wide, equipped with wooden pier for boats to harbor. From the pier you can see decorative fish swimming freely.

The water in the island is crystal clear with coral reef and colorful decorative fish.

3. Menjangan Besar Island Ticket is subject to change anytime.

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Menjangan Besar Island can be reached in about 10 minutes by boat from Karimunjawa Island. Tourists are often directed to the island to see the shark breeding pool. There are two 10X15 me­ ter pools with 2 meters in depth contain white and black fin shark. Tourist can look around the breeding site and swim with the sharks.

4. Menjangan Kecil Island

Ticket is subject to change anytime.

Info You need 2 hours to ride a boat from Kartini Port and 3,5 to 4 hours from Sema­ rang. Ticket price is between Rp90.000 to 110.000 (rounded up) depend on the class. You need 6 hours from Jepara by KM Muria passenger boat.

The ticket price is between Rp30.000 to Rp80.000 (rounded up).

Ticket is subject to change anytime.

The 46 hectare island has a lot of snorkeling spots. Coral reefs and colorful decorative fish are an enjoyable view. Between Menjangan Besar Island and Menjangan Kecil Island there is a diving spot where divers love to dive. In one of the location there is a shipwreck “Panama Indono” that sank in 1955. Menjangan Kecil Island is more well equipped and organized. There is a wooden pier which often visited by tourists to enjoy the scenery while eating.

5. Tengah Island

6. Karimunjawa Island

The island is only about 4 hectare wide, but it is considered well equipped. It has a wooden pier, bathrooms and toilets. If you travel with children the tour guide will take you to Tengah Island.

Karimunjawa Island is considered to be the departure and arrival point for tourists coming from Jepara and Semarang. The island is also the departure and the ar­ rival point for tourist that decides to explore the surrounding islands of Karimunjawa with or without snorkeling and diving.

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Access

Important Phone Numbers KMC Kartini Communication and Information Service Central Java Province Jl. Siliwangi 357 Phone: (024) 7605660, 70400010 KMP Muria ASDP Jepara Phone: (0291) 591048 CP Retno: 08122895510

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KMC Express Cantika Jl. AE Suryani no. 41 Bulu-Jepara Phone: Jepara (0291) 598488, 592999 Karimunjawa (0297) 312333 Tourist Information Center (TIC) Jawa Tengah di Semarang Jl. Pemuda 147 Semarang Phone/Fax: +62 24 3515451 Contact Person: Kartika Koemalasari S, SS Mobile : 081 5753 28835

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varieties of fauna such as scaled turtle, green turtle, sea eagle and many more.

Karimunjawa has calm waves, but it can change anytime. It has 27 islands that mostly with white sand beaches. Five out of 27 islands are populated. They are Karimunjawa, Kemujan, Nyamuk, Parang and Genting.

Culinary Town square is the center of activities and entertainment of the people in Kari­ munjawa. During the night the square turns to be culinary arena. Most menus offered are rice with varieties of fish. And there are also commonly known food such as baso, somay and chicken noodle.

Accomodation 1. Apung House, Menjangan Besar Island In fact, Apung House is not a lodge. It is bet­ ter called a little house with simple rented rooms.

The house is located in the middle of the sea so it looks floating. Apung House is a place for the employee of a private fishery company to watch the breeding of various kinds of fish that will be exported to China, Malaysia, Singapore and many others. Close to the house you can see a place for fish breeding.

Apung House can be reached in 20 minutes from Karimunjawa Island. The location is sur­ rounded with little sharks breeding that become an attractive tourist attraction and activities.

2. Nirwana Resort Hotel

4. Apung House This is the tourists’ favorite place to lodge in Karimunjawa. Apung House is not just a lodge, but also a place that offers adventures. It is built on top of a sandbank situated 20 minutes from Karimunjawa Island. Apung House is well known among tourists, researchers and other scientific marine activity agents.

It is equipped with 15 guestrooms that comes in various prices. There are selections of rooms such as, AC or non AC rooms with bath­ rooms inside and non AC rooms with outside bathrooms. It is also equipped with snorkeling, diving, banana boating and touring around the surrounding islands. The lodge also offered activi­ ties playing and swimming with the sharks and other marine animals.

In Karimunjawa Island

accommodation

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Home stay and hotels are available in Kari­ munjawa. The prices varies in an average below Rp350.000. There are also resorts that offer blue water beach lodging with modern equipments.

But if you desire for a unique experience, lodge at Apung Jaya House. Unfortunately, the rooms at Apung House are very limited. So you need to make reservation ahead of time.

5. Escape Romantic Beach Hotel Dok nirwana resort hotel

3. Kura Kura Resort The resort is located on the beach with private nuance. It offered activity package from snorkeling, diving, to trips around several islands with a tour boat.

Phone +62 (0)24-766 325 10 +62 (0)24-761 27 07 +62 (0)852 257 398 88 (Emergency)

Around 10 minutes ride from Karimunjawa Port.

6. Karimunjawa Inn Hotel-Bungalow-Restaurant A budget hotel own by Central Java Provincial Government Jl. Kapuran Karimunjawa Phone: 0297-312253 www.karimunjawainn.com

7. Omah Alchy Cottages 2 stars Jati Kerep Karimunjawa Regency, Karimunjawa 59432 For more info: Nino : +62 811 253 792 and Aris: +62 857 394 26598 / +62 812 346 21338 www.alcheringaholiday.com, Facebook.com/ rumah.alcheringa, twitter: @rumahalcheringa, email: omah.alchy@gmail.com

DoC kura kura resort

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Karimunjawa at a Glance

arimunjawa Island is part of the Jepara Regency, Central Java.

The width of the land is 1.500 hectare and the ocean is about 11.000 hectare. On March 15 2001, Karimunjawa is deter­ mined to be a National Park.

The decision is made to protect the coral reefs, mangrove and

Family Vacation

The “5 cm” movie has inspired Wicaksono, chief editor of PlasaMSN.com, and his family to spend the school holiday at Mount Bromo, East Java.

“I

t’s going to be fun to spend the holiday at Bro­ mo,” said 13 year old Sastra Jendra Hayudiningrat and 10 year old Wangi Bunga Savana after they watched the beauty of Mount Bromo on the “5 cm” movie. Their comments have moved their father Wicaksono, known as Wicak, to plan the trip. He is also known as “Ndoro Kakung” in the blogger world.

As holiday approaching the thought of Mount Bromo that has cristalized in their mind was finally executed. This time Wicak did out of the ordinary by planning the trip by air from Jakarta to Surabaya.

“With the traffic condition it’s hard to enjoy the trip.

Jakarta, Bandung and the North Coast is always congested espeially in June approaching the month of Ramadhan. Cost wise it wasn’t too different driving and flying, but driving was surely exhausting,” said Wicak explaining his choice of vaca­ tion this year.

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Planning

Wicaksono Family

The field trip and hiking track to the Bromo crater

After he made certain about the destination of the trip Wicak set his vacation time. The departure date will be June 19-23, 2013. The next step, he went online to get informa­ tions and recommendations. He also discussed the trip with his wife and children. Through discussions and information hunting in the internet they decided the destinations and tourist sites that will be their target after the trip to Mount Bromo. After a long search the family waas settled to make Surabaya as the arrival and departure point from Jakarta.

“Surabaya is the alternative because there are lots of flight in and out of the city. So there should be a lot of choices and I can surf the internet to look for cheap tickets,” explained Wicak.

The next step is to arrange the itinerary. Jakarta – Surabaya – Bromo – Batu – Surabaya – Jakarta will be the route and it will be specified to a more detailed tourist sites. Again the in­ ternet and friend’s recommendations are the best reference.

Next, Wicak surf the internet for cheap tickets, to book a hotel for four days and a Toyota Hardtop as their trans­ portation to cross the sandy plain of Bromo. “I was recom­ mended To rent the jeep by a friend. My consideration was a good driver who knows the area well. I got the price of Rp. 600.000/day including gasoline and driver.”

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Planned Trip Save Cost

Total Budget 15 million rupiahs Length of time 5 days 4 nights One family (2 adults and 2 children) • Wicaksono • Santi • Jendra (12) • Bunga (10) Route Jakarta – Surabaya – Bromo – Batu – Surabaya – Jakarta

Batu

Santi, Wicak’s wife, prepared basic medication. She also prepared some traditional remedy for the children.

On the D day they depart for Suraba­ ya. As they arrived at Juanda airport arented car was ready to take them to Bromo. On the way the children had a chance to see Suramadu Bridge and stop by at the location of Lapindo Mud. The purpose was to let the children witness in real what they have seen on television.

They reach Bromo at 3.30 PM. They went straight to Kafe Lava Inn with a Rp. 600.000/night rate. Kafe Lava Inn was picked up because of the wifi and some recommendations of local and foreign tourists. At dawn Jendra and Bunga was so eager to get ready to head for Pananjakan with the rented Jeep which often used for sandy desert and rocky road.

From Pananjakan they continued the journey by horse and foot heading for the spot where they can feast their eyes with the magnificent sunrise.

The kids had their clothing ready skullcaps, gloves, jacket and raincoat to cover their body from the dew.

Their next destination was the crater. This time Wicak decided to stay in the Jeep while his wife and children enjoy the horse riding and stepping each step towards the crater. The journey continued to the Whispering Sand and Teletabies Hill.

They got back to the inn just in time for lunch. After they enjoy their meal and packed up their belongings they car­ ried on with their journey to Batu, East Java. Batu is a city known as Little Switzerland of Java. They spent the night at Royal Orchid Garden.

The next day, the children’s felicity was poured out at Jatim Park 2. At Bromo the kids were amazed by the sand whereas here they can’t stop moving. The animals, the rides and the shows can’t stop them from trying each one. “They played since 10 AM until the place closed at 6 PM. They said it’s not enough and wanted to come back

some other time,” told Wicak laughing.

After a short rest at the hotel, they went to Batu Night Spectacular. A recreational place opens at night that com­ bines culinary and children’s games. Jendra and Bunga spend their time playing until midnight.

Tireless, the kids woke up the next morning with the same spirit. They seem to have an extra energy to play at Safari Garden, Pandaan. They explore the arena and play.

The peak of the occasion was to watched the Cowboy Show.

“The kids love this show. It has lots of surprises like water splashes that make them

Jendra, Bunga and Santi at Batu Apple Plantation

laugh. They can tell what’s going to happen but they still shout and laugh happily,” told Wicak.

The trip from Pandaan Safari Garden continued to Sura­ baya. They stayed there for one night at Mercure Hotel Surabaya before they depart for Jakarta the next day.

1. We can find recommendations for tourist destination by browsing the internet to see the web sites or blogs.

2. A well prepared plan will help a lot. You wont get confused what to do and where to go.

3. It will be easy to purchase airline tickets because every airline has a web site and we can book tickets online.

We can order the seats that we want if we plan the trip in advance.

4. I suggest you to book a hotel through a website such as Agoda. Not only it’s cheaper and has lots of selection but also you can read people’s recommendation.

5. Ask friends or relatives who have visited our destinaton in the past.

6. Pack the things that you need. Make sure you don’t bring excessive luggage.

Make room for gifts to bring.

Jendra and Bunga at Lapindo Mud Monument

Berkuda di Bromo.

Posing at Jatim Eco Park 2

7. Don’t forget to bring basic and private medication.

Expenses • Airline ticket • Hotel (Bromo, Batu, Surabaya) • Car rental (4 days) • Hardtop rental (Bromo) • Jatim Eco Park 2, Batu • Night Spectacular, Batu • Safari Garden Prigen, Pandaan • Food Itenarary • Day 1 Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 • In the morning depart for Surabaya • With the rented car heading for Bromo • Stop by the Suramadu Bridge and Lapindo Mud site • Arrive in Bromo Day 2 Thursday, June 20th, 2013 • At dawn, with the hardtop heading for Pananjakan, Whispering Sand, Teletabies Hill • At noon, back to the hotel to check out and continue the trip to Batu • At dusk, arrive in Batu and rest.

Day 3 Friday, June 21st, 2013 • Morning, a trip to the apple plantation • Leave for Jatim Eco Park 2, opening hours 10 AM to 6 PM • Back to the hotel get ready to go to Batu Night Spectacular until midnight • Back to the hotel and rest Day 4 Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 • Morning, depart for Safari Garden Prigi, Pandaan • At dusk, heading for Surabaya to stay for one night Day 5 Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 • Depart for Jakarta

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Rejoice

Tips

Bromo Crater Smoke of the

community

One Day Traveling Being busy is not a good excuse for not touring, One Day Traveling Community helps you to have a one day trip.

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never thought visiting tourist destinations and culinary places in one day can be done neatly and pleasantly. I am so lucky to be part of the One Day Travel­ ling, a community that facili­ tates busy people who want to enjoy life with traveling.

Solo, Jogja, Medan, Ban­ dung, Garut, Cirebon, has been explored by the community.

A while ago I had a chance to travel with the community, led

by Raga Dipa a 22 year old who loves traveling and art, to the Shrimp City Cirebon, West Java.

On the fixed date, we ga­ thered at Gambir Station at 5.15 AM. There were five of us who traveled that day. The train and other on land transportations are always the choice for every trip. “In principle, we toured to places that can be reached

within less than five hours from Jakarta without the airplane” revealed Raga.

But this principle is not a set thing. If most members request­ ed a trip that requires airplane, it will still be done. Up to this moment traveling is still a one day trip. We leave in the morning and return in the evening without staying overnight.

Ojek Wisata Cirebon CP: Venggar 082127388347 OneDayTraveling Community CP: Arief 081381700197

Nasi Jamblang

SITU PATOK

With the morning train, we headed for Cirebon. It was my first trip to the city. While listen­ ing to the roaring of the train, I had doubt on the trip. Would it be possible to visit the city’s tourist destinations and culinary places in just one day? This was an interesting challenge that I looked forward to.

I was tempted to have break­ fast on the train. But the tour guide suggested on holding our hunger. After a three hour trip we arrived at Cirebon Station. The ground was still wet from last night’s rain.

In front of the station the “tour ojek”, the community’s partner­ ship” was ready to take us. The fleet was commanded by Veng­

gar the manager of the “tour ojek”. The group set out to the first destination that was Nasi Jamblang breakfast at Mang Dul, Cipto Street. That morning the eatery was already filled with customers.

Nasi Jamblang is fist size rice wrapped in teak leaf. Because the rice is only a fist size, one is not enough. People usually eat more than two.

There were various side dishes to go with the rice, such as, goreng otak, quail eggs satay, squid, tofu, krupuk kulit chips, frit­ ters and many more. There were 25 different dishes that we can select. But the red chili paste that has savory, sour, sweet taste but not too hot was the best.

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To Cirebon with the Community

Event

Sunyaragi Cave

Kasepuhan Palace

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After breakfast the group rushed to the Kasepuhan Palace. The palace was celebrat­ ing the Prophet Mohammed’s Maul. There were lots of visitors and vendors surrounding the palace. To reach the court of the palace, built in 1529 by Mas Mochammad Arifin II the great grandchild of Sunan Gunung Jati, we had to pass the some vendors. They were there during the festivity. These vendors sold varieties of snacks such as giant onde-onde three times the regular size. Some vendors sold home appliances. In fact, there were also fortune teller and charm seller among the vendors.

After we purchased the entrance tickets, a guide fluently explained every corner of the palace. We started at the well maintained main gate to the utmost part of the palace where the king’s throne located. On the steps to the throne there where ornaments and ceramics decorated with pictures taken from the Bible story.

From the main hall we were taken to the weapon storage. They store weaponry such as Keris in that place. And then the guide led us to the golden chariot. It has a unique shape, the front part resembles a dragon where as the back part has the shape of a horse.

The chariot is made of black wooden steel.

It was designed by one of the prince before the Dutch conquered the country. The great thing about the chariot is its advance techno­ lo­gy. It uses rocking suspension and power steering. In the old days chariots are pulled by buffalo, on bumpy roads the spring will rock and the tongue of fire come in and out of the dragon’s mouth. The chariot has a pair of wings on the left and right that move constantly as if they flap. Interestingly, It has been the target of chariot collectors around the world.

Klinong-Klinong ning Suroboyo

Organized by House of Sampoerna Tour schedule : Sunday, 23 and 30 September 2013 Time : 7 – 8:30 AM Departure and return point: House of Sampoerna For further information please call the Marketing Team HoS (031) 353-9000 ext 24109 Working hours (Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM) or TIC (031)-353 9000 ext 24142.

Contact Person : Arman Mulyadin 082114547135

Ibupenyu Trip

Trusmi Batik From the cave we headed for the Batik Trade Center in Trusmi. Every batik maker sends their work here.

Buyers will freely picked the style, color, print and price of their choice. The prices were tagged between 45 thousand to 500 thou­ sand rupiahs. Along the way, we could see little bou­ tiques that sell Batik. If you can’t find anything that you like at the batik center, you can try at these boutiques.

Jelajah Gunung Padang, Lampengan, Curug Cikondang, Cianjur Organized by: Doyan Jalan (doyanjalan.com) Day: Sabtu 28 September 2013 Time: 5.30 AM – 10 PM Meeting Point: In front of UKI campus Cost: Rp200.000/person (last day payment 20 September 2013)

Trip Kiluan Bay – Hunting Dolphin Organized by ibupenyu.com Trip schedule November 2013 : Derawan Trip 4D3N (via Berau) Meeting point : Balikpapan>> Rp. 2.200.000 Participant : a minimum of 12 persons or a

maximum of 15 persons cost include: air tax (Balikpapan & Berau), transportation in Berau, transportation in Derawan, accomodation (ACshared room), meals, tips, 1 day snorkeling, tour guide.

Exclude : airfare, air tax from each destination,

snack.

Organized by: Travelmate Indonesia (Sahabat Jalan) Time: 27-29 September (by sea) Destination: Umang Island, Legundi Island, Kelapa Island, Kiluan Bay, Hunting Dolphin, Special spot go to Lagoon Cost: Rp 575.000

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Empal Gentong After a long shopping spree we eventually got hungry. The tour bike rider swiftly took us to a restaurant called Empal Gentong Mang Darma. The restaurant has been around since 1947. The taste of the empal, fried spiced beef chunks, was so delightful with slices of rice cake and sprinkled with dried chili.

Souvenir Center After we indulge ourselves with the food, we rushed to Pangestu souvenir center, located at South Sukalila Street.

There we can find selections of gifts a specialty of Cirebon.

We can buy krupuk kulit, shrimp krupuk, shrimp paste, sam­ bal rebon, salty fish sambal, Tjampolai syrup and many more that you can take home. Finally it was time to go home. We had to rush back to the station. After a quick rest and pic­ tures taking for a half hour, we were ready to leave. Wow! We explore Cirebon in one day. It was true.

Eksplorasi Indonesia Nesabridalbeauty.com is a bridal, beauty, fashion and knick knacks owned by Shinta Antonia. Born in Singkawang, June 20, 1989, Shinta has interests and concerns in beauty, knick kancks and bridal, particularly wedding apparel inspired by go green and environment friendly movement.

She designs wedding gown with mahony skin, accesory made of beak and feather of hornbill and Ruai of Singkawang.

There is also wedding gown made of wooden and coil lantern, and husk. Recently, she is working on a gown made of bamboo. She also makes use of Batik Singkawang on her designs. The Queen of Singkawang is the maestro of her work in 2012. She is preparing a boutique for wedding apparel label.

“I will make apparels with an environment friendly material. It is difficult to do. I hope my work can be a contribution to the fashion and beauty world in Indonesia,” she said.

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Berpose di depan Keraton Kasepuhan, Cirebon.

After the Kasepuhan palace we raced to the village of Graksan, Taman­ sari, where we could see the Sunyaragi Cave. Su­ nya means quiet and Ragi means body. In the past the cave was used for medita­ tion. Tracing in and out of the cave was exciting. We entered the dark and narrow cave then we crossed a little bridge and back into the cave. After that we looped near the lychee tree. Not far from the tree we saw an art performance stage.

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Activities

Accommodation

Sleeping, Eating in the middle of Rice Paddy

Mulih k Desa offered a replica of daily life in the villages

There are various activities that can be done during the day like, to walk around the paddy field, to pick velvetleaf and other edible leaves, trivial activities that gives pleasure.

At the end the leaves can be given to the cook to be cooked for dishes.

Children can also have different kinds of activities such as, to know varieties of plants or play in a field with commonly used playthings such as swing, see-saw. There are also outbound equipments and traditional playthings such as stilts.

If you come in group there will be a lot more activities can be done.

The management will provide mud pool to play tug of war, pillow fight and walk on bamboo Foot Bridge.

Going under a mud hole is another activity where you can feel the plea­ sure of cleaning a fish pond, diving into the mud and catching flounder­ ing fish.

Guests lodge in the month of November and December can expe­ rience ploughing the rice field, plant­ ing or harvesting rice, tracking the surrounding villages and traditional market or visiting tourist attraction like Kawah Ratu and hot spring in Cipanas, Garut.

Culinary Other than lodging, Mulih k Desa also offered village style culinary adventure. Selection of menus like organic fried chicken, nasi liwet, salty fish, velvetleaf sauté, ongseng leunca, fried gurami can be enjoyed at opened grottos in the middle of the rice paddy.

The foods are cooked in a tradi­ tional way by cooking on a stove with firewood. Eating with olden tableware like, zinc cups and plates matted with leaves, rice bowl and dish plate made of bamboo.

Lodging at Mulih k Desa is not just staying over but you are invited to learn the farmer style village life.

Children can learn a lot from culture and nature.

Mulih k Desa

Jl Raya Samarang, kamojang, Garut, West Java Phone: (0262) 542271, 4704477

Prices: Gubuk Cikuray Rp900.000 nett Papandayan Rp1.000.000 nett Prices include: - breakfast for 2 - dinner for 2 - evening snacks - Hot Spring ticket Water Cipanas Tirtangangga Activities: Outbound Rice plant and harvest (November – December) Go under the fish pond (cleaning the fish pond) Traditional games - pillow fight - walk on bamboo Foot Bridge - tug of war on the mud - buffalo ride - children’s playground, explore the villages and traditional market.

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f you look for tranquility through a village nuance, Mulih k Desa in Samarang, Garut, West Java, can be an option to stay. Mulih k Desa offered daily activites, eating and sleeping in the middle of the rice paddy and plantation.

Mulih k Desa is equipped with 25 gubuk (guestrooms) with wooden terraces stand in the middle of the rice paddies and plantations. The de­ sign of the lodging combines village nuance and modern equipments.

At night, sit at the terrace viewing the harmonious nature while sip­ ping tea, coffee, bajigur or bandrek (West Java special beverage) with the traditional snack such as fried cassava and banana. It can take you away from the exhausting daily life.

In certain times you can hear kecapi suling (traditional music instrument) played by traditional music player.

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Coffee

Coffee lovers must enjoy the taste of West Java coffee at Parahyangan Koffie, located at the Floating Market, Lembang, Bandung.

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nly few people know that Papandayan and Pengalengan are the first coffee plantation in Indonesia which was successfuly planted with Arabi­ ca coffee beans brought by Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (1811).

In fact, Raffles had tried to grow Arabica coffee tree in Bengkulu, but failed. The English botanist concluded

that Arabican can only grow on a land 1000 meters above sea level.

“History recorded, West Java was the producer of the number one quali­ ty coffee in the world. Unfortunately, as time went by the title disappeared.

“Papandayan and Pengalengan, is better known for its tourist attractions and tea plantations” said Alexander coffee lovers and self-taught coffee expert.

Luckily, there are coffee drink­ ers that still care about West Java Coffee. Therefore when entrepreneur meets an idealistic coffee expert, they decide to built Parahyangan Koffie. Nico­ laus Iskandar and Alexander agreed to colaborate in regain­ ing the glory days of West Java coffee. They buy coffee beans above the market price from the farmers. The difference in price is given in a form of fertilizers.

The product is not only marketed in the country but also overseas. China is the first country to import Parahyangan Koffie. “They welcome Para­ hyangan Koffie. Especially the special edition coffee. How can coffee tastes like red wine, that’s what they said,” explained Nicolaus laughing.

Alexander explains, the taste of coffee depends on the nu­trient and age of the soil, harvesting technique, sorts of coffee, maintenance, postharvest handling proccess, and roasting process. “Storing technique affect the process of fermentation and coffee flavor,” said Alexander.

According to Alexander, cof­ fee has a lot of varieties in flavor because of the external factors and its ability to absorb odor.

There is a coffee plantation in Guatemala that offers coffee with orange flavor. People love it. Although it is expensive, 19 million rupiahs per kilo.

“Eventhough it needs a lot of

processes, but we can do the same one here. Coffee with o­range flavor is grown alter­ nately between a row of coffee and orange tree. In Pengalengan there is coffee with green tea flavor, 100 green tea trees are grown around the coffee planta­ tion to help shield them from the wind. The bottom line we are rich but unnoticed let alone cultivated,” explained Alexander.

Parahyangan Coffee Alexander and Niclaus not only carry Parahyangan Koffie brand to China but also offered coffee with the same brand at the Floating Market area in Lembang, Bandung.

It is so enjoyable sipping a cup of West Java coffee processed in a Japanese coffee maker, Chiffon . Relaxing on a wooden chair while laying your eyes on the cafe’s traditional interior, the lake view outspread in front of our eyes, the afternoon sunlight that penetrates through tiny holes around the cafe which formed golden lines as if we are in a painting.

Almost three hours has passed. Visitors came in and out of the cafe, observing the coffee bean display, enjoy­ ing the coffee flavor, pamper themselves with the view of the nature, the sound of water splashing and the brezee.

The sky gets dark. It is time to go. Finished the second cup of coffee made with the Vietnam Drip and headed home.

Parahyangan Koffie

Floating Market Lembang Jl Grand Hotel 33 E, Lembang, Bandung, Jawa Barat Telp: 022 - 61717556 Buka pukul 08.00 – 22.00 WIB

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Red Wine Coffee

Es Krim Premium Duren-Q Duren-Q adalah buah dari semangat kerja keras tiga orang pengusaha muda yang masih aktif bekerja sebagai pegawai dan staf kementrian negara , Rizky Andrika, 29 tahun (Staf Marketing di Industri Chemical), Adhi Pradono, 29 tahun (Staf HRD Di Industri Multifinance) Dan Syamsudin Prasetyo, 29 tahun (PNS Kementrian Agama), latar belakang yang berbeda membuat mereka yakin bahwa Bisnis Es Krim Duren Premium (Duren-Q) ini mampu disejajarkan dengan Es Krim yang sudah mempunyai nama besar.

Mengandalkan Cita Rasa Durian Asli dan dengan resep yang sudah disempurnakan selama lebih dari 15tahun membuat para pelanggan yang sudah mencicipi kelezatan es krim ini untuk menjadi pembeli setia, rasa pekat Durian yang membekas di lidah para penikmat es krim ini menumbuhkan rasa ketagihan dan kerinduan untuk menikmatinya disetiap saat.

Dengan proses produksi dan menjunjung tinggi konsep steril , Es Krim Duren-Q bisa dibilang unggul di atas es krim duren yang dimiliki kompetitor lain. Satu tahun berjalan dari pertama es krim ini diluncurkan akhirnya Managemen Duren-Q siap untuk mentargetkan 15 outlet waralaba Baru di sekitar wilayah Jakarta.

“Bumbu Desa present modern Indonesia – Asian cuisine. It provides a well defined, sophisticated, elegant dining where the producers and customers are brought together in celebration, with the best in service and cutting edge serene aesthetics”

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Tip Top Restaurant, Bakery & Cake Shop

Extraordinary Cuisine Visit Sapu Lidi Resort to enjoy culinary plus the extraordinary village and traditional nuance.

This place amazed food lovers and those who are crazy about photography

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Jl Otto Iskandardinata no. 89 Phone: (0262) 2246767 and 2247007 Business hours: 10.00 – 22.00 WIB

V watering. Don’t forget to taste fried small fish so crispy that you can chew the bones. And also Oseng buncis oncom served on little skil­ lets.

For snacks there are choices of traditional pancakes to fried ba­ nanas. Selections of beverages such as young green coconut juice, bandrek and bajigur. You can dine in an open cool air of Lembang. When visit Bandung you must stop by at Sapu Lidi.

Jl Ahmad Yani No 92 (Jalan Kesawan), Medan, Sumatera www.tiptop-medan.com Sapu Lidi

jl. Sersan Bajuri kompleks Graha Puspa Cihideung – Lembang , Bandung, West Java Phone. +62 22 2786915 , 2786461 Fax. +62 22 2787499 jl. Cihampelas 107 Bandung, West Java – Indonesia.

Phone. +62 22 2034109 Fax. +62 22 2035060

illage atmosphere present through the traditional huts with floor sitting arrangement. The structure of the eatery is mostly made of wood and bamboo. It uses combinations of traditional, modern and modified Table wares. Try their menus like, nasi kohkol, rice with various dishes, chili paste, raw vegetables served on half kentongan shaped bamboo.

Kentongan is olden communication equipment. There are se­ lections of food on the menu such as, traditional Sundanese, sauté squid, vegetables, capcai, grilled fish and many more.

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i-Top , an old restaurant in Medan built in 1929, has been the silent witness of the city’s rapid development.

In 1929, the restaurant, used to be named Jangkie like the owner’s name, was located in Jalan Pandu, Medan. In 1934 it was moved to Jalan Kesawan with a new name Tip-Top that means perfect. Tip-Top serves Indonesian, Western and Chinese food.

Omah Ndeso Jl Dr. Soepomo No. 55 Mangkubumen Solo Phone: 0271-737379 Business hours: 08.00-16.00 pecelsolo_tempodoeloe @yahoo.com

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hen you are in Solo you must visit Omah Ndeso or it is well known as Pecel Solo. The place serves various Solo cuisines with a dining area in an old house nuance. Even equipments used have nuance from the past glass jar or dec­ orations like mortar, lamp and antique chest. Menus served are pecel Solo, pecel ndeso, garang asem, nasi liwet and many more. The must try beverages are beras kencur, temu lawak, kunir asem sirih, jahe pandan gulo jowo, and so on.

Oasis in the middle of the city Tired of modern atmosphere, Warung Solo in East Cilandak, South Jakarta is worth trying.

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t is heaven to be able to enjoy din­ ing in a traditional nuance in Ja­ karta. Moreover to dine in an open air wide premises with an interior that remind us of olden village atmo­ sphere. We will not pay attention on the bumper to bumper traffic in front of the eatery.

That is the atmosphere of Warung Solo that stands on a 4.000 square meter land. The owner, Dani Sarwono, builds the eatery out of paint peeling wooden board. There are old style wooden tables and dining table made of sewing machine table. Selection of menus like nasi pecel, complete nasi gudeg, nasi liwet, varieties of fries, ketupat tahu Magelang, Java noodles,

garang asem, botok, mangut, nasi gereh sambel bawang, and many more.

All sorts of snacks are available like, various flavors of pancakes, fried banana, kremes, fried tape, lumpia, mendoan, otak-otak, and others. Their special drinks are beras kencur ice, blewah with brown sugar, cendol, stroop, gula asem, kunir asem and so on.

It is refreshing to enjoy various tradi­ tional foods with a traditional interior.

It is like finding an oasis in the middle of the city.

Goela Djawa Jl Fatmawati No. 16 - 69 Petronas Gas Station West Cilandak, Cilandak South Jakarta 12430 Phone: (021) 7515106 Business Hours: 10.00 – 22.00

Oasis in the middle of the city Warung Solo Jl Madrasah No 14 Jeruk Purut South Jakarta Phone: (021) 78843144

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ula Djawa restaurant Goela Djawa Restaurant is simple but attractive. Decorated with traditional interior, cement floor and wooden chairs. There are varieties of Indonesian buffet menus serves on top of a stove. All menus are Sema­ rang, Cirebon, Yogya, Solo style. Sayur lodeh, sambal goreng ati, krecek oseng tempe cabai hijau, garang asem, tahu gejrot are in the menu. There are selections of beverages like, teh poci gula batu, kunir asem, or dawet. Varieties of snacks that brings us back to our childhood.

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ou will regret not to try fried mushrooms in Sapu Lidi. It has become a debate subject among those who have tried it.

Some say it taste like chicken some say fish. Bottom line! Delicious!

Words cannot describe the bliss of Bob Doank’s, Sapu Lidi owner, secret recipe. The resort is located at Graha Puspa Cihideung, a luxuri­ ous residential area in Lembang, Bandung. Here you can try varieties of traditional food that are mouth

Roemah Kampoeng

Trick & Tips

Never Ignore Sun Screen!

Ultraviolet radiation is said to be one of the cause of premature aging, black spot, cataract and skin cancer.

So, never ignore to wear sun screen!

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Should danger spoil your planned vacation? Don’t! Take action to avoid danger without ruining your excitement. Put on sun screen, wear hat, loose clothes and other clothing that can protect your skin from the radiation.

Before applying sun screen it is best to have a clear under­ standing on the product that is called sun block. Here are some terminologies used that need to be comprehended.

• UV: Ultraviolet radiation (UV).

Researches show that over exposed to UV radiation can interrupt skin health. Re­ searchers called UV radiation as the cause of different types of skin cancer like no melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and alkali, cell carcinoma.

UV is divided into UVA and UVB. The radiation can pe­ netrate earth atmosphere and danger to skin health.

• UVA: UVA donates about 95% of UV radiation that enter the earth atmosphere and penetrating the glass.

Over exposure can cause

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unbathing in the ocean or in the mountain during holiday is exciting. We can relax and get benefit out of the sun. New research from Edinburgh University Dermatologist, London, England as what has been published at bbc.co.uk, mentioned that the sun is not only rich in vitamin D but also proven to help lower down blood pressure and give good impact to the heart.

Keep Cautious The sun light over exposure may be harmful. So it is best to be cautious,

even though you will not feel the impact directly.

Many researches show that over exposed to sun light can lower the skin immune that may easily irritated and in­ fected the skin, the appearance of black spot and premature aging.

Too much ultraviolet radiation will cause cataract and different types of cancer such as skin or eye cancer. The ozone thin layer is believed to give great percentage on ultraviolet radiation conductance to earth. The Vision Council London lately appealed to always wear sunglasses when having outdoor activi­ ties in a long period of time. The appeal is not only for adults but also children.

damage to the skin among many are the appearance of black spot and premature ag­ ing. The research also men­ tions over exposed by UVA can be the main cause of many types of skin cancer.

• UVB: the emission of UVB cannot penetrate glass. Over exposure of UVB can cause skin burn and redness.

• SPF (Sun Protection Fac­ tor): beside mentioning its benefit, to protect skin from UVA and UVB radiation, sun block lotion usually write the content of the SPF for in­ stance SPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50 or even SPF 90.

The numbers show the length of time the sun screen is able to protect the skin from UVB exposure.

The longer you are exposed to UVB the highest SPF should be chosen.

• PA+, PA ++, PA +++: is a sign that show the product to protect skin from UVA. The more a “+” sign is written on the product the longer it will protect the skin from UVA.

Tips • Protect yourself from ultraviolet radiation with sunscreen cream • It is recommended to apply sunscreen cream every two hours • cover yourself with hat • Don’t stay too long under the sun, especially above 10 AM • Don’t wear tight clothes when having activities under the sun. Tight clothes will directly lead the radiation to the skin. Wear loose clothes.

• Wear sunglasses.

• Don’t rely only on foundation, pow­ der, or any other makeup that contain sunscreen protection. Those kinds of makeup are not for outdoor.

• keep on wearing sunscreen cream on cloudy weather. Ultraviolet radia­ tion especially UVA happens in the morning, afternoon, evening and in any weather.

• Don’t forget to protect your lips with lip balm that contain ultraviolet protection.

Remember!

The level of SPF and PA stated on the product does not relate to the level of pro­ tection the product can give.

Instead it indicates the length of time of the protection.

The highest the SPF level, the longer the protection will be.

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In Line Water Tourism Phenomenon

The event that combines sports and cultural tourism has become an accurate marketing strategy and at the same time actuating the region in developing river and lake tourism What is the obstacle in developing in line water tourism in Indonesia?

River and lake management in many countries in Europe has been regulated and laid-out. The in­ frastructures are more organized and easy to care.

Indonesia needs different approaches. The devel­ opment of river and lake tourism has already been done in written instruction.

What is the way out?

The best way is to create agenda with news value that will be the attention of the media. Those two things can motivate the region to work to­ gether to build river and lake tourism. Of course it needs coordination between central and regional government. In this case the role of mass media is very important. Coverage on the process and preparation of infrastructure can spur on the region to bring target into reality.

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NDONESIA possesses thou­ sands of unexplored potential fresh water tourism. There are 5.950 drainage basins and 1.575 lakes to benefit as tourist attraction to improve the people’s welfare and at the same time arouse awareness on nature rearing and preservation.

How to harmonize raising the potential, marketing and preserva­ tion awareness seems to be the problem.

According to Sapta Nirwandar,

Deputy Minister of Tourism, the three matters mentioned interrelat­ ed. Many countries are developing potential fresh water tourism which is called in line water tourism. In line with the Tourism Day theme held on September 27th, Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future.

Following is part of the interview between Destinasi Indonesia and Sapta Nirwandar on potentials and marketing strategy &promotion related to in line water tourism.

Has this been done in the past?

Tour de Singkarak, an international scale bike race, has proven this to be an effective way. The re­ gent and his deputy always attend the coordination meeting. On a certain level the meeting is attended by the governor. Control is done by the media through its coverage. Once there was an inspec­ tion before the event and found out that one region was not ready. As soon as it was in the news, in marathon they finished the work. The event was proven successful and the building of the support­ ing infrastructure went smoothly. People can feel the benefit right away.

Will the government hold this type of event on river and lake?

This is the most effective way in promoting and marketing the river and lake tourism and at the same time to motivate the regional government and customary society to move forward in building and decorating their region. This is more effec­ tive than just delivering instruction by the central government.

What kind event is effective?

The combination of sport tourism and cultural

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tourism, especially an international sports compe­ tition can be a fast way to invite tourist. It has a great news value to be covered by the media. We can rearrange existing festivals and create new festivals with interesting concepts. For instance, developing heritage tourism by utilizing Batanghari River that used to be a trade route, holding fashion shows on top of a boat, music festivals and many more.

What kind of impact is expected?

Firstly, of course this is to increase people’s welfare. As a result of seeing the river and lake can elevate their welfare, there will be awareness in protecting what can be used to make a living.

Developing river and lake tourism can trigger the development of hotel and infrastructure. Vietnam and Thailand have successfully benefited Mekong and Chao Phraya River. We have a greater poten­ tial. Maybe one day guestroom hotel build facing the river can have higher value.

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Smart Traveler

Tourism Fact 2013 Visa Survey Result

http://www.rideoncarryon.com

Traveling with children can be exciting, but in a certain moment it can be frus­ trating. The long line at the airport dur­ ing holiday and your loved ones whining

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can give you a headache. Ride-on Carryon can be a solution. While lining up or taking care of other matters you will not be frustrated with your loved ones whin­ ing or worried that they will be out of

Organizer Cocoon bag and case The small bag made by Coccon makes it possible for you to arrange little things that you always bring when travelling. With Kokon Grid-It you do not need to scram­ ble your bag to find http://www.cocooninnovations.com a pen, cell phone, power bank or other little things. To keep everything in its place, the organizer is equipped with elastic rubber in the inside. The size is small with 30.5 cm width and 20.3 cm height and only weigh 0,33 kg. The price tagged on cocooninnovations.com is US$24.99.

your supervision.

A new Ride-on Carry-on bag, the back part that connects to the wheel is equipped with a nylon children’s folded chair. Children can sit behind the bag, while Mom and Dad pulled it. The bag is recommended for an 8 months to a five year old. This innovation has passed the safety test in the US and some other countries and recently was rewarded Best New Product by Business Week.

Interested? The price tagged on rideoncarryon.com is US$39.95.

Toiletry Kit Organizing toiletry, shaver, and cosmetic in the suit­ case may cause a fuse.

If you travel a lot you can look at the products at magellans.com. The little bag is only 2 x 18 cm. it can be packed horizontally in the suitcase.

The inner part of the kit is made transparent with a strong zipper when you have to http://www.magellans.com go through custom check at the airport, the officer can easily see through without unpacking it. The kit is tagged US$35, made of black nylon, with handle and shoulder strap.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data shows Chinese tourists expenditure while travel­ ing overseas increase averagely 30% per year. The Japanese tour­ ists also shows recovery in 2013, post earthquake disaster. the two countries is the prime mover in the Asian market. (The World Tourism Organization/ ITB World Travel Trend Report)

Technology & Social Media The role of information technol­ ogy and social media is undeni­ able. Tourists rely on technology to buy traveling product and service. They depend on personal recommendations that can be obtained through social media such as blog, youtube, twitter, facebook, and many more. (ITB World Travel Trend Report)

Movie Role Movie is proven to be an effec­ tive media promotion in tourism.

New Zealand’s tourism jump drastically after the movie Lord of the Rings with the country’s back­ ground played in many countries.

It is not surprising nowadays many countries facilitate the movie maker to have their country as the background of a movie. (skift.com)

Attraction, scenery and culture are still the main reasons for tourists to travel. This answer is obtained from a study conducted

by VISA to 12.631 tourists from 25 different countries. In the mid of 2013, there is a global average travel budget increase from US$2.390 to US$2.501. Asia Pacific Market shows huge growth. Based on VISA survey, tourists originated from this area spent an average of US$273 per day or the second highest from the global average US$239. Visa survey also shows 79% tourists will travel once or twice a year. More than 40% prefer to arrange their own trip and has done it ahead of time. 37% of the respondents mentioned relax­ ing with friends and family is their main reason to travel. Around 39% respondents chose to stay at star hotels. (visa.com)

Medical Tourism Many European tourists no lon­ ger go for the sun and beach. But now they are into medical tour, this is because of the high cost of medical treatment and health insurance. A survey mentioned about 3%-4% of tourist in the world have medical tour. In fact, there are more un­ revealed medical tour request. Medical tour among the European tourist increases 24% last year. A survey conducted by Bad Honnef Internasional University of Applied Sciences, Germany shows 52% adult tourist picture themselves traveling overseas to have dental treatment, surgery and other because of a low treatment cost.

(ITB World Travel Trend Report)

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Indonesian Pearl Festival 2013 Indonesia Pearl Festival (IPF) 2013 will be held in Jakarta Convention Center, Octo­ ber 2-6. The 3rd IPF event is organized by the Directorate General of P2HP, Women’s Association of the Ministry of Fishery and the Association of Indonesian Pearl Cultiva­ tion in cooperation with PT Rajawali Pacific

Internusa.

The theme of the event is Hidden Treasure of Papua. IPF 2013 is targeting 66 booth to be filled by pearl cultivator of Indonesia, jeweler, UMKM, Dekranas, and 9 province of pearl producer and marketer in Indonesia.

Lake Toba Festival

The Awesome

South Sea Pearl

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outh Sea Pearl is the best pearl in the world which can only be found in Indonesia and Australia. Unfortu­ nately not too many Indonesian have the knowledge on pearl. It is not surprising if the Chinese, Japa­ nese and Australian come to Indonesia to culti­ vate the Indonesian pearls. The product is sold overseas particularly the top grade quality AAA and AA. “There is lack of education on pearl among the Indonesians. Not too many people know that this is a profitable invest­ ment. During monetary crisis in 1998 the price of gold and diamond are declining, but the price of pearl is steady even increasing,” said Kengrry Retanubun, direc­ tor of CV Rosario Mutiara Ambrosius. A top grade quali­ ty South Sea Pearl is the same price as a house. But the production of top grade quality are very limited only 0,5% a year in every farm. But overall Indonesia is the biggest pearl producer in the world, preceding Australia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. The South Sea Pearl is the best quality in the world, followed by Black Pearl from the Southern Pacific, Akoya from Japan and Vietnam and then Fresh Water Pearl from China.

“Overseas, particularly Europe, south sea pearl has been status symbol exceeding other jewelry,” said Ambrosius.

carried out on September 8-14, 2013. The main stage venue is on Beta Hill, Tuk-Tuk Beach, and Samosir Island. Lake Toba has tourism potency which can be developed into a world class tourism said Sapta.

Several main icons that will be performed in the event are Solu Bolon Competition (a kind of Dragon Boat), glider, Marlange (Swimming), Si Gale-gale Carnaval, Lake Toba’s World Drum Festival, traditional games, Tourism and Creative Economics exhibition and many more.

Underwater Hotel in Dubai & Maldives After Dubai, the Republic of Maldives is constructing a super luxurious under­ water hotel with the same technology offered by Deep Ocean technology (DOT).

In Dubai, the underwater hotel called Wa­ ter Discus is built aptly a super luxurious world class resort. The building is build in futuristic style in a form of disks connect­ ed with a pipe like structure functioning as lift and stairs.

Water Discus is a structure consists of two huge discs that is placed under water and on the water surface. The combina­ tion make it possible for the hotel guests to enjoy the warm climate on the water surface at the same time admire the beauty of the underwater life.

Water Discus is built in 10 meter depth.

There are 21 luxurious guestrooms equipped with special lighting and it is designed soundproof. There is a disc in 5-7 meter depth for multifunction lobby, spa, restaurant and recreational area.

Dubai and Maldives are two countries that

own super luxurious underwater hotel with the latest technology carried out by DOT. Previously Dubai owns Hydropolis Underwa­ ter and Apeiron Island, an underwater hotel with luxurious facilities. Meanwhile the US owns Jules Undersea Lodge.

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The world is interested in the in line water tourism. For that purpose the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economics support the comeback of Lake Toba Festival.

“Lake Toba Festival is an event organized by the local government of North Sumatera.

This year the ministry is involved in formu­ lating the concept and coordinating the execution until the year 2017,” said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Econom­ ics a while ago. Lake Toba Festival used to be called Lake Toba Celebration will be

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Minatourism will combine its activities to encourage investment in the small islands, particularly tourism and protective measure on ecosystem through conservation activities.

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ipadan Ligitan case is a valuable lesson for Indo­ nesia. Now, the govern­ ment is intensively work­ ing on the small islands in the outermost, one of it is Minatourism Program. The program is initiated by the Directorate General of Coastal Marine and Small Islands, The Ministry of Marine and Fisheries. It is mainly aimed to inhabited small islands located in the border.

“Minatourism Program will com­ bine activities that motivate invest­ ments in small islands in particular

Investor Ditjen KP3K Sudirman Saad ketika mengunjungi masyarakat di pulau kecil terluar.

tourism and ecosystem protection through con­ servation activities,” said Sudirman Saad, Director General KP3K, explaining the concept of Minatour­ ism.

There are 92 outermost islands in Indonesia, and 31 islands among them are inha­ bited. Although each island has their own extraordinary natural resources but in general infrastruc­

tures are very limited. For that reason Sudirman explain, every in­ stitution need to participate includ­ ing private and public universities.

Currently, KKP is focusing on developing 12 small outermost islands. Those islands are Sebatik, Nusakambangan, Miangas, Ma­ rore, Marampit, Lingayan, Maratua, Wetar, Alor, Enggano, Simuk and Dubi Kecil.

The development of the small outermost islands is an effort to

Currently there are investors who are willing to develop Anam­ bas Island in Riau Islands, Raja Ampat in Papua, and Tiga Gili Island in West Nusa Tenggara.

Those investors are from Singa­ pore, Maldives and the Middle East. “The investment planning is still under assessment and business planning. Therefore, we encourage them to invest as soon as possible. Moreover they are so interested in developing Anambas Island in Riau Islands, Raja Ampat Island in Papua dan Tiga Gili in West Nusa Tenggara Barat,” said Sudirman.

KKP focused on developing 12 islands In the Period of 2012-2013 Sebatik, East Kalimantan Nusakambangan, Java Miangas, North Sulawesi Marore, North Sulawesi Marampit, North Sulawesi Lingayan, Central Sulawesi Maratua, East Kalimantan Wetar, Maluku Alor, East Nusa Tenggara Enggano, Bengkulu Simuk, North Sumatera Dubi Kecil, Riau Islands

KKP keep on pushing every investment effort in the small outermost islands, to facilitate, to help promoting, to issue policies and strategies and to optimize the development in the coastal area and small islands, to increase the attempt, to maintain and to rehabilitate the ecosystem in the coast. The strategy is proclaimed to increase the economical value added by relying on tourism sector and avoiding the environmental damage. “With the KKP’s policy, we believe the investments in those islands will be realized

Minatourism Small outermost island has a potential extraordinary tourism beauty. KKP will keep on trying to improve the people’s understand­ ing on ecosystem through Mina­ tourism Program with a manage­ ment base on natural resources and environmental friendly. The development of Minatourism is based on conservation.

According to Sudirman, Mina­ tourism is directed to activities like ecosystem rehabilitation and conservation.

To support continous tourism, to educate, to train, and to do research that will support the preser­vation of the marine spe­ cies. Minatourism has developed the cultivation tourism, so that visi­ tors can witness the operational of Karamba floating net and the seed­ ing and maturation of grouper and napoleon. Minatourism has done the same way to capture fisheries.

“This way the people’s economy can be developed, at the same time educate them on utilizing the environmental friendly cultivation technology.”

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Minatourism

support the master plan of the ac­ celeration and expansion of Indo­ nesia’s economical development, to provide opportunity in tourism, and to help the government to protect the country’s defense and sovereignty.

“If we don’t develop the islands the case of Sipada Ligitan will happen again. Moreover, the eco­ nomics of these small islands are potential. For instance, there are many islands can be develop into resorts and diving spots.”

“Base on the concept of Mi­ natourism the development and investment should not damage the ecosystem of the existing island,” said Sudirman.

within this year. Minatourism is in great demand. We targeted the in­ vestment value between Rp 50 to Rp 100 billion,” explain Sudirman.

Besides bringing investors to invest, KKP is working with several universities to adopt small outer­ most islands as their built area.

KKP and Hasanuddin University, Makasar is working together to develop Sebatik Island in Nunukan, East Kalimantan in the border of Malaysia.

“This way KKP is targeting the development of the small outer­ most islands will be executed as soon as possible. Around 92 is­ lands are expected to be executed in 2014.”

Sanur Village Festival September 2013 Sanur Village Festival diselenggarakan di Kawasan Sanur, Bali, menawarkan kegiatan budaya: tari tradisio­ nal, musik, olahraga air dan festival Makanan penuh masakan lezat.

event

September 2013 Festival Seni, Budaya & Pariwisata

Tony Bennet Live In Concert

ASEAN Jazz Festival 2013

13 September 2013 Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta, pukul 19.00

20-21 September 2013 Harbour Bay, Terminal Ferry. Batam

Festival Derawan 2013

5 -20 September 2013 Pawai Budaya, Fishing Game, Ke­ jua­­raan Selancar Angin, Layar, dll

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Sangiran Ethnic Festival Minggu

September 2013 Sekitar Kawasan Situs Manusia Purba, Sangiran CP: Disparbudpor Kabupa­ten Sragen Telp. 0271- 7087446,8822856

Festival Teluk Ambon

27 – 29 September 2013, Ambon, Maluku Acara antara lain: Lomba Perahu Tra­disional Manggarube Arumbae (satu perahu ditumpangi hingga 31 orang), Lomba Perahu Bercadik, Kompetisi fotografi taman bawah laut, hberenang estafet dari teluk Ambon ke ujung selatan Ambon, lomba memancing tradisional, melukis, dll.

Jazz on Bromo

26-28 September Gunung Bromo, Jawa Timur Penyanyi yang tampil antara lain: Tahez Komez, Kelompok Musik Etnik Kramat Madura, Kulkul Band, Ring of Fire Project featuring Djaduk Ferianto, Idang Rasjidi and Jen Shyu, Rieka Roslan, dan Barry Likumahuwa Project.

Festival Danau Batur Kintamani

Java Soulnation Festival

4-6 Oktober 2013 Istora Senayan, Jakarta Me­nam­­­pi­l­­­kan Macy Gray, Legendaris Bet­ ty Da­ vis, ouarted band electric, Ni­ cho­ las Louis, Jamie Aditya Graham, Rai­ sa, Dira Sugandi, tulus, Art of The Tree

7-8 September 2013 Bali Menampilkan kegiatan budaya, festival kuliner dan pameran berbagai produk yang terbuat dari bambu. Tari yang akan ditampilkan antara lain tari kolosal Ketangin Danau yang akan dimainkan 130 penari. Ada pula kegiatan fun bike, treking, dekorasi penjor, kompetisi mengukir buah, lomba fotografi, dll

Borobudur 10 K,

1 -30 September 2013 Kabupaten Magelang Lomba lari sejauh 10 km dengan start dimulai dari Desa Blondo Kabupaten Magelang dan Finish di pelataran Candi Borobudur.

Borobudur 10K akan diikuti oleh atlet-atlet jarak jauh dalam dan luar negeri.

CP: Dinas Pemuda dan Olahraga Provinsi Jawa Tengah.

Telp. 024-8419956

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Festival Jamu dan Kuliner Internasional

Grebeg Besar Grebeg Besar

13-15 September 2013 Halaman Kantor Gubernur Jawa Tengah Jl. Pahlawan Kota Semarang Agenda Kegiatan : Pameran jamu dan produk herbal, kulinery, angkringan mbah Podang, Pengobat­an Herbal, Warung Jamu

Solo Keroncong Festival

13-14 September 2013 Balaikota Surakarta Menampilkan para seniman keron­ cong local, nasional hingga internasional dalam upaya melestarikan musik tradisi dan memupuk rasa nasionalisme.

Kabupaten Demak Tempat : City Square Rangkaian perayaan menjelang dan sesudah Hari Raya Idul Adha yang diselenggarakan di pendopo Kabupaten Demak. Prosesi diawali dengan pasar malam/rakyat pada H-15. Kemudian, pada tanggal 9 Dzulhijjah atau 15 Oktober 2013, arak-arakan tumpeng dari pendopo Kabupaten Demak ke Masjid Agung Demak, dilanjutkan pengajian akbar dan pembagian nasi bungkus.

Solo International Performing Arts

20-22 September 2013 Halaman Pura Mangkunegaran

• Festival Permainan Rakyat 7-8 September 2013 • Lut Tawar MTB Challenge 25-29 September 2013

Exibition Jakarta (Jakarta Convention Center) • Indonesia Pearls Festival: 14–15 September 2013 • Garuda Travel Fair 2013: 13-15 September 2013 • Hotel Expo 2013: 19 -22 September 2013 • Indonesia IDE 2013: 19-22 September 2013 • Books & Toys Fair: 19 – 22 September 2013

Jakarta Book Fair 2013 1-6 Oktober 2013 FX Senayan, Jakarta

festival wayang Festival Kota Lama

21-22 September 2013 Kawasan Kota Lama Kota Semarang Agenda Kegiatan : Old time food fiesta, The old town journey, Old Car Exhibition, Simfoni Kota Lama, Carnival of scenes, Lomba Fotografi

SIPA atau Solo International Performing Arts adalah sebuah ajang pergelaran seni budaya berskala international dengan materi berupa seni pertunjukan,seperti seni tari, seni musik, hingga seni teater.

Solo City Jazz

27-28 September 2013 Halaman Benteng Vastenburg

Festival Wayang International 2013 22-27 September 2013 Rumah Topeng, Banjar Tengkulak Tengah, Desa Kemenuh, Bali

Rubrik ini disediakan untuk menyebar luaskan berbagai event terkait seni, budaya, pariwisata, dan expo yang diselenggarakan di Indonesia.

Silakan kirim realese dan foto ke destinasiindonesia@gmail.com.

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Visit Aceh Year 2013

Reading Point Kementerian Pariwisata & Ekonomi Kreatif Kementerian Perikanan dan Kelautan Kantor gubernur Kantor Bupati Dinas Pariwisata

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Lounge & Boarding Gate Bandara Soekarno Hatta Garuda Indonesia Lounge Soekarno Hatta Padang Golf Rancamaya/Ran­ camaya Golf & Country Club BSD Golf/Damai Indah Golf & Country Club Padang Golf Pondok Indah Golf Halim Inako Toys Cafe Sinou Cafe Kafe Merica Kafe Has Es Ef Kopitiam Warung Solo Star Buck Plaza Indonesia Anomali Coffe Tree House Kemang Les Classiques Cafe Cocktail & Friends Warung Strawberry Harum manis Cafe Batavia Bookshelf Hotel Dharmawangsa Fave Hotel Pasar Baru Citi Residence Hayam Wuruk Oak Tree Urban Hotel Smart Hotel Alila Hotel Grand Mahakam Intercontinental Mid Plaza Red Top Hotel Sugi Salon Dental Health Center Kids Foot, RS Mitra Keluarga Kelapa Gading RS Siloam Kebon Jeruk RS Puri pondok Indah RS Omni Pulo Mas Rumah Main Cikal Animaland FX Senayan Esther House of Beauty Holistic Centre Roger Salon, Clinic & Spa Madeline Beauty Center Carina Hair & Beauty Kat Salon Click House

JAKARTA

DEPOK & BOGOR

BANDUNG

SEMARANG

RSIA Kemang Medical Center Brawijaya Women & Children Hospital Studio Foto Kodok Ijo RSIA Yadika Drg Linus Drg Edward Hocus Focus MOI & Plaza Indonesia Royal Progress International Hospital RSIA Family RS Hermina Podomoro Klinik Gigi Gading Graha Warung tahu Kelapa Gading Punk Q Hair Studio Chocokids Little Town RH Baby & Mommy Spa Pluit RSIA Bunda Prodia Childlab Pan Travel Best Western Hotel Bumbu Desa Cikini RS Mitra Kemayoran Sekolah Musik Indonesia Mothercare/ELC Apotek Mahakam Tumbletots Animaland Store FX Sudirman Animaland Store Senayan City Kiddy Cuts Ever Green Click House RS Yadika Children Hair Salon Circus Play & Party Coffee Toffee Planet Car Wash kebon Jeruk Victory Car Wash Mr Pancage Puri Blacklisted Dunkin Donat Hayam Wuruk Saudagar Coffee

Royal Safari garden Baby and Child Klinik Tumbuh Kembang Anak Resto De’leuit Kafe Kebun Kita Hotel Horison Rancamaya Golf and Country Club Cafe Dedaunan Hotel Salak The Heritage

Adventure Tour & Travel Swara Harmony Music School Elfa Music School Antapani E’s View Cafe & Resto Melinda Hospital & Esthetical Center Selasih Cafe Rollaas Coffee & Tea D’Carmel Boutique Hotel Harris Hotel The Valley Resort Hotel Gumilang Regency Chara Hotel Imah Seniman Resort Mason Pine Hotel Gino Feruci Hotel Diva Clinic Svarga Holistic Health Center Icos Cafe Tembalang Semarang

Dante Coffee Shop & Restaurant Arjuna Radio Cafe & Resto Semarang Miracle Aesthetic Clinic Lexa Skin Clinic Hotel Gumaya Grand Candi Hotel Ciputra Hotel Horison Haryono Tour & Travel MG Suites MAVEN Semarang Kencana Agrowisata Hotel & Resort Ungaran Semarang RS Bunda La Dolce Vita Cafe Wedangan Mooei River View Cafe Icos Cafe Tembalang Wong Art Bakery & Cafe Puri Anjasmoro Indische Cafe and Imperial Bakery Parahita Coffee Shop & Resto Quest Hotel Hotel Crown Plaza

DEPOK & BOGOR Buku Café Zoe Café & Library RS Ibu dan Anak Graha Permata RS Bunda Burger Grill RS Hermina RS Puri Cinere Fery Salon & Spa Hair Coloring & Beauty Salon Margo City Resto Solo

BANDUNG Karaoke Bellaluna Parahyangan Coffie Prime Coffe & Tea Factory Badung Bar & Lounge Aston Braga & Residance Marbella Suite The Peak Resort Dinning Bumi Bandhawa Hotel El Cavana Hotel Mountain View Golf Club Bandung Giri Gahanan Golf Padma Hotel The Trans Luxury Hotel The Lamar’s Day Spa & Family Reflexiology Amaris Hotel Cimanuk Bandung Cipaku Garden Hotel Dago Highland Resort & Spa Yellow Truck Kopi Selasar Sunaryo Santosa Hospital Bumbu Desa Cafe Rumah 1930 Rumah Teras Pavilion Asmila Boutique Hotel Roemah Coffee Congo Gallery & Caffe Imah Kopi Verde Resto & Lounge Kopi Progo Getback Coffee Siera Cafe & Lounge Kong Kow Cafe Noah Barn Coffee Coffee Clinic Bradford Coffee & Lounge Pop Hotel Exelco Coffee Dago Klinik Prima Gemilang Matah Cafe Paramita Lab Coffee Combi MPX Travel Bina Insani Tour

PURWAKARTA & PANGANDARAN Kota Bukit Indah Plaza Hotel Resort Laut Biru

GARUT Kampung Sampireun Resort & Spa Tirtagangga

CIREBON Bumbu Desa Hotel Grage RS Ibu & Anak Sumber Kasih RS Gunung Jati Praktek Dr Hendrawan Hotel Patra Jasa Hotel Bentani Restoran Klapa Manis Hotel Grand Tryas Klinik Kecantikan Kusuma Beauty Lab

SEMARANG Hotel pandanaran Classic Coffe House Lemon Tea Resto bakery & Cafe Salon Rudy Hadisuwarno Bliss Pampering Studio, Spa Salon and Reflexy KoenoKoeni Cafe Gallery Coffee Toffee The Rays Cafe and Resto Cafe Deoholic

YOGYAKARTA House of Ramiten Cafe Momento Lincak “Warung Hotspot Bukan Cafe” Kedai Kopi Penginapan Pugeran Artemy Italian Gelato & Coffee Shop Paztaholic Legend Coffee Komikoti Snap Cafe Bale Hotspot & Cafe Coklat cafe Dixie Square Yogyakarta De Sava Coffee Jentra Hotel Hotel Brongto Roemah Djawa Resort Hotel 1001 Malam Rumah Mertua Hotel Dusun Jogja Village Cakra Kusuma Hotel Lecker Je Cafe Scherz Cafe The Phoenix Hotel Merapi Merbabu Hotels & Resorts Hotel Tentrem Hotel Sewu Padi Hotel Melia Purosani

YOGYAKARTA Perpustakaan Kota Djendelo Cafe Kopi Item Coklat Cafe Kesuma Restoran Bright Dental Maguwo Klinik Harmoni Keluarga

SURABAYA & SEKITARNYA The Cafe House of Sampoerna Garuda Indonesia Lounge Surabaya Ciputra Golf Club & Hotel Bukit Darmo Golf Finna Golf & Country Club Resort Chicco Swalayan Siloam Hospital Hotel Majapahit Refresho Coffeee Sidoarjo Hotel Singgasana Oost Koffie & Thee C2O Library & Collabtive Ladang Coffee Coffee Corner Trimurti Lounge & Restoran Honeymoon Desert The Library Vis A Vis Café Rollas Wing Dom Hotel Oval

MALANG DAN SEKITARNYA Hotel Tugu Padi City Resort Santika Premiere Hotel Hotel Haris & Convention Malang Solaris Hotel Travel Café

LAMPUNG Mokko Donuts & Coffee Mall kartini Laboratorium Enggal RS Imanuel RS Anugerah Medika Apotek K-24 Antasari Lampung Futsal-Kedung Meneng

JAMBI Apotek Anak Ibu RS St Theresia

JAMBI Town for Kids

KALIMANTAN Borneo News Kalteng Palangka Post Kalteng Refresho Kedai Kopi Paser Kaltim Hotel Swiss Bellin

MEDAN Repvpublik Kopi Bumbu Desa Macehat Cafe Kok Tong Kopi Tiam Rocco Coffee & Snack Hotel Swiss Bellin Hotel Danau Toba International Karibia Boutique Hotel

PADANG Refresho kedai kopi padang Hau’s Tea Elidarman Cafe Villa Air Manis Hotel Batang Arau D’Ox Ville Hotel Cubadak Paradiso Village Bedudal Café Bukittinggi Café Turret

BATAM Bumbu Desa Break Cafe May cafe Waffle Town USA Kaya Toast Cooljuzz Spa Central Sukajadi Ozon International Hotel The Rock 8 Hotel Romance Hotel Holiday Hotel Vista Hotel Batam Smailing Tour & Travel Eka Shogi Travel Kaha Tour & Travel

MAKASSAR Kafe Baca Biblioholic Starbook Cafe Kafe Buku Singgasana Hotel Hotel Hertasning

BALI Bumbu Desa Renon Bambu Indah Hotel Hard Rock Café Bali The Coffee House Kopi Bali House Komaneka at Rasa Sayang Hotel Melting Wok Luhtu’s Coffee Shop Maya’s Coffee & Smothie Bar Street Cafe Izakaya Café & Bar Café Moka The Batu Belig Hotel & Spa J-Boutique Hotel Bali tropic Resort & Spa The Kunja Hotel Buddha garden Villa Villa Mahapala Karma Jimbaran The Magani Hotel & Spa Pondok Ayu Dijon Cafe Kopi Paras Cafe Black Canyon Cafe Café Batu Jimbar Misterblek

LOMBOK De Quake Lounge Bar & Restaurant Cafe & Restaurant Alberto Mahamaya Boutique Resort Cafe Wayan Lombok Kosaido Golf Club Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club Chillout Bungalows and Bar Segara Villas Pool Villa Club Senggigi Alang-Alang Boutique Beach Resort Bintang Senggigi Hotel Holiday Resort Lombok Three-C Tea & Coffee Tami’s Neverland

MALAYSIA Bumbu Desa Alamanda Putrajaya Bumbu Desa Suria KLCC Bumbu Desa Mid Valley

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