The Journey January - February 2017 by The Journey Magazine

No.1 / vol.6/January-february 2017/ FREE

BARONG DANCE DIENG PLATEAU SENGGIGI BEACH RIUNG 17 islands

MAP of BALI • LOMBOK •THE THREE GILIS

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Contents

//JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2017

09Indonesia Map 11-14Legian/Sanur/Bali,

Lombok/3 Gili Map/Ubud/ Senggigi Map

14Nias 18Derawan Island 22Gedung Batu 26Dieng Plateau 30Sempu Island 34Barong Dance 38Tegenungan Waterfall 425 Best Diving experience in Bali

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44Perama 48th Anniversary 46Senggigi 50Satonda 54Riung 17 Islands 58Pink Beach 62Travel Gadgets 64Travel Tips

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editorial //New Chapter It has been years filled with wonderful people and experiences.We would like to express our thanks for all the support we get. We learned, laughed and cried, and came out stronger which made us capable to face the Journey ahead. This edition will give you information on an amazing dance from Bali the mystical Barong dance. Follow our journey as we head to the wonderful Dieng Plateau in Java. Then heads to the next destination, the beautiful Senggigi beach in Lombok and witnes it’s breathtaking sunset view. Don’t miss the information about the 17 amazing islands of Riung marine park in Flores.

ON THE COVER Location Barong Dance Bali Photographer Kelley Minars

Plenty more of exciting and informative travel article to accompany you on your journey in this vast and beautiful country. Let’s get ready for the Journey. Fredrick Edward Editor in chief

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Mission Statement Warmest greetings from The Journey Magazine, A bimonthly English-language free Indonesian tourism magazine. As a travel magazine, our main purpose is to introduce various tourism sights in this vast beautiful archipelago. we aim to be a cooperation and integrated promotion media for all tourism component in the spirit of brotherhood. All because we want the travellers get a proper and right information about Indonesia tourism for free.

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Enjoy your stay in Indonesia and hopefully we could be your friend and assistant on your Journey.

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Philipines

South China Sea

Pacific ocean

Sabang Aceh Bukit Lawang

Brunei

Malaysia

Riau Islands

Medan

Lake Toba Nias Island PageIsland 14 Nias

Padang

Sumatra

Malaysia

Singapore

Bunaken national park

Kalimantan (Borneo)

Pontianak Jambi

Bangka Belitung

Palembang

Tanjung Puting

Indian Ocean

Derawan Island Page 18

Gorontalo Samarinda

Maluku

Togian Islands

Palu Balikpapan

Banjarmasin

Ternate

Manado

Raja Ampat

Sulawesi

Sorong

Jayapura

Ambon

Tana Toraja

Kendari

Papua

Ambon

Bengkulu

Java Sea

Lampung

Map Of Indonesia

Krakatoa

Jakarta

Gedung Batu Page 22

Java Borobudur

Jogjakarta

Makasar

Madura Surabaya

Mnt Bromo

Bali

Dieng Plateau Page 26 Sempu Island Page 30

Pink Beach Page 58

Senggigi Beach Page 46

Wakatobi national park

Satonda Island Page 50

Riung Page 54

Komodo Island

Lombok Labuan Bajo Sumbawa

Barong Dance Page 34 Tegenungan Waterfall Page 38

Sumba

Waingapu

Flores

Mnt Kelimutu

Kupang

Papua New Guinea

Banda Sea

Arafura Sea

Timor Leste

Timor

Merauke

Timor Sea Australia

Mesmerizing Indonesian Archipelago

Capital and largest city Jakarta 6°10.5′S 106°49.7′E Official languages Bahasa Indonesian Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic • President : Joko Widodo • Vice-President : Jusuf Kalla Area • Land 1,904,569 km2 (15th) 735,358 sq mi • Water (%) 4.85 Population • 2015 estimate 255,461,700

ndonesia is a huge archipelago consisting of thousands

fall into two main groups: the Molluccas to the northeast, and

of islands that stretch from the westernmost point of

the lesser Sunda chain east of Bali. Bali is a unique island,

Sabang to the easternmost point of Merauke. From

which for a number of reasons can be put into a class of its

Miangas island the northmost to Rote island the

own.

southmost, it spread to more than 17.508 islands with over 1 million km2 making Indonesia a massive sand box to explore.

of visitors to Indonesia. Visiting Indonesia means seeing and

This huge archipelago is endowed with a beauty of diverse

experienceing the unique diverse cultural and astonishing

cultures and nature with distinctive flora and fauna.

natural beauties that this country has to offer and explore.

The favourable condition have attracted a great number

There are eight major islands or island groups in this enormous chain. The largest landmasses consist of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi (Celebes) and Irian Jaya (the western half of Papua New Guinea). The smaller islands

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*On the map above we applied a regional divider,

based on the efficiency to plan a journey across the archipelago

The Travel Chart 1

LAKE TOBA

BUKIT TINGGI

Recommended Stay

North Sumatra

3N/4D - 4N/5D ... N/... D

West Sumatra

3N/4D - 4N/5D ... N/... D

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JAKARTA

KALIMANTAN

Recommended Stay

1D - 1N/2D 2N/3D - ... N/... D

3N/4D - 4N/5D ... N/... D

BUNAKEN

AMBON

Recommended Stay

West Sulawesi

Maluku

2N/3D - 3N/4D ... N/... D

REGION 1 / West Indonesia

Sumatra, The Second biggest island in Indonesia also home to several fascinating tourism sights such as the Lake Toba in North Sumatra and Bukit tinggi in West Sumatra. West Java, With Bandung as the capital city West Java, the region had a lot to over such as the Tangkuban Perahu Crater Lake. Jakarta, as the National Capital City several historical sites can be found in the city.

REGION 2 / Middle Indonesia

Yogyakarta, the soul Java, it is the cultural capital of

BANDUNG

YOGYAKARTA

Mnt.BROMO

Recommended Stay

North Sumatra

1N/2D - 3N/4D ... N/... D

Central Java

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BALI

East Java Java

1D - 1N/2D ... N/... D

Recommended Stay

1N/2D - 2N/3D ... N/... D

2N/3D - 3N/4D ... N/... D

Recommended Stay

2N/3D - 3N/4D 4N/5D - ... N/... D

2N/3D - 3N/4D ... N/... D

LOMBOK

Recommended Stay

6 7

PAPUA

Recommended Stay

Mnt.RINJANI 1N/2D - 3N/4D 4N/5D

TORAJA

Sotuh Sulawesi

Days

Explore Lesser Sunda! Days 1 2 3 4 5

23 22 21 20 19

3N/4D - 4N/5D 5N/6D

18 17

SUMBAWA BESAR

14 16

BIMA

Java with it famous Sultan’s Keraton. Central Java, Home to the magnificent Borobudur and Prambanan Temple. Kalimantan, the second biggest island in the world is also serve as a sanctuary to the indigenous Orang Utan.

13 15

10 11

KOMODO & RINCA Isl.

12 11

12 13

LABUAN BAJO

10 9

14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21

Flores

SUMBA ISL. NTT

SABU ISL. ROTE ISL. NTT

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8 7

Flores

ENDE MAUMERE LEMBATA ALOR Flores

E L A

6 5 4 3

REGION 3 / Lesser Sunda + REGION 5 / Bali Bali, The face of Indonesia tourism the exotic small island with wonderful culture and nature. Lombok,

once an emerging sight, now famous three Gilis and Mount Rinjani. Sumbawa, mostly known as the home to the marvellous Mount Tambora, but Sumbawa still had plenty hidden gems. Flores & The Komodo Dragon, the icon of Indonesia tourism, the only place on the face of the earth to see the living fossil and other intersting place such as Mount Kelimutu and many more. NTT/Kupang, the capital of Nusa Tenggara Timur Province, Mostly known for its Sabu and Rote Island which is famous among world class surfers.

REGION 4 / East Indonesia

Sulawesi, home to one of the world’s best marine park, the Bunaken and the unique tradition of Toraja. Maluku, mostly known for its Ambon island and its exotic culture and nature. Papua, an island with magnificent nature and exotic culture, also home to the highest mountain in Indonesia, Mount Jaya Wijaya. PROGRAM

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The Haven

Horizon

Horizon Tunes Seminyak

Bery Biz

Ts Suites Bali Dewa Bharata

Puri Naga

B Hotel McDonald

O-ce-n

Grand Kuta Hotel & Residence

Kusnadi Hotel

Jayakarta

Best Western Premier Atanaya

Ketupat

Ramda Resort Niksoma Sari Beach Inn Puriraja

Poco Loco Amaris Hotel Swiss Bell Inn Legian

Melasti Bali Sani

Fontana

Lokha Three TheLegian Brothers

Bali Padma

Amaris The Sunest

Bali Mandira

Ibis Style Sunset Residence

Coffe Corner

Legian Beach Hotel

Neo

Monochrome Alam Kulkul A TThe Stone Etnik Prosurf Harmony TThe Kuta Mamas Playa P Body & Soul

Sun Island

Legend

The One Kayun Downtown Monument

Kuta Seaview

Kuta Bex Mercure

Shops

Ina Kuta

Surfer Girl

Harper Paradiso Beach Inn Perama

Hard rock Hotel & Cafe

Facilites / Services

Harris River

SKy Garden

Roso Vivo McDonald

Bali Bakery

Tanaya

Fourteen Beach Roses Resort Beach Walk Sheraton Bali Bounty

Restaurant / Bar

Highlights

Bedbunkers Euporia Central Park

The Akmani

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express

Pepito

Kayun

Istana

KUTA LEGIAN

Gosyen

Grand Mas

Magani

Pullman

GILI MENO Spazio

KFC

Kuta Square

Park Regis Bali Kuta Resort The Kana

Santika

Made

Gelael KFC

Holiday Inn Express

Kuta Paradiso

Ma Joly

Grand Mas

Febris Eden Grand Wiz The Vira Ibis

Palm Beach

Lippo Mall

Best Western Resort

Prime Bizz

Green Garden Aston Kuta J Botique Holiday Inn Resort

Circis Water Park Park 23 Aston Pepito

Fave

R a i

Joger Harris

N g u r a h

Santika Beach Ramada Bintang Bali

Waterboom Bali Rani

P a s s

Discovery Mall Kartika Plaza Sun Island Bali Dynasty Green Garden

The Flora

Bakung Sari

Hawaii

Hawaii Souvenir

B y

Bali Garden

Ramayana Stadium Cafe The Station

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Karti Inn Melasti Beach

Quest

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Hotel Puri Dalem

Watering Hole 1 Perama

KFC

ngtu

Jl. Ha

Jl. Sanur

Sanur Paradise Police

Jl. Da na uB rat an

Inna Grand Bali Beach

Taman Sari Sanur Indah

Bilok

Rani

Jl. Danau Buyan

Jl. Segara Ayu

Post Office

Segara Village

Jl. I

nta ran

Jl. Tukad

Sindu GH Jl. Sindu

Jl. Danau Tondano

Baruna Beach Inn Inna Shindu Beach

Abian Srama

La Taverna La Taverna Respatih Gazebo

Yulia 1 Daydee HS

Jl. Danau Ta

Pavilion

mblingan

Hotels Restaurant / Bar

Jl. By Pass Ngurah Raih

Legend

Sanur Paradise Suite Flash Back

The Griya Sanur

Irama Tanjung Sari Gili Cat Besakih Griya Santrian Villa Santi Werdha Pura Langhawa Beach

Swiss Bel

Jl. Pantai

Ramayana Hardisk Mall Oasis Lagoon

Shops

Gustaf GH

Facilites / Services

Batu Jimbar

Parigata Resort

Highlights

Parigata

SANUR

Penida View

Jl. Kesari

Bali Hyatt Bali Emerald

Puri Gopa Abian Hs Cafe Loca

Jl. Pen gemb a

Jl. Sri Kesari

ri sa ta

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Semawang Beach Puri Santrian

Abian Kokoro Jl. Mertasari

Sun House

Sativa Sanur Cottage

Suda Mala

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Waka Maya Mercure Sanur

Sanur Beach

Coral Beach

Desa Dunia Beda

Eden Cottages Wayang Trawangan Oasis

Paul’s Last Resort

Bugi Beach Danima Resort

Luce d'Alma Resort & Spa

GILI AIR

Shack 58

Balenta

Blue Coral

Sunset Palm Resort Kelapa Villas

Sunset Gecko

Coral Beach 2

Aston Sunset Beach Coconut Garden Resort Les Villas Ottalia

Zoraya Pavillion

Five Elements Resort

Vila Joglo

Orong Village Abi Fantastik

Mangga Segar Village Karma Reosrt

Kai’s Beach House

Sasak Cafe

Soul Villas

Nautilus Meno Dream Resort Tao Kombo

Two Brother Bungalow

GILI TRAWANGAN

Warung Sasak Turtle Beach

Rust Bungalow

Vila Cinta

Dream Dive Hotel Vila Ombak

The Beach Club

Pink Coco

Bird Park Perama Tour

The Trawangan

Kaluku Gili Air Escape

Island View

Marina Srikandi

Ko-Ko-Mo

Bambu Cottages

Mangkung

Rose Bungalow

Sama Sama Kayu Cafe

The Exile

AliBaba Bungalows

Grand Sunset

Villa Sayang

Viking B&R DSM Dive

Teak Resort

Gili Air Hotel

Puri Air Beach Resort

Nemo Mojo

Viking B&R Horizontal

Highlights

Sandy Beach

Turtle Conservation

Ombak Sunset

Shops Facilites / Services

Bintang

Gili Meno Eco Hostle

Diana Bungalow

Kelapa Kecil

Restaurant / Bar

Pelangi

Gili Tibo

Mahamaya Resort

Vamana Resort Vila Almarik blu d'amare Resort Laguna

Voodo Lounge

Hotels

Legend

Made’s Warung

Jambuluwuk Oceano Resort Gili Escobar

Bel Air

Taman Senang Lucy’s Salabose

Gazebo Kontiki

Lucky’s Safari

GILI MENO

Scallywags The Water Front 7SEAS Cottages

Villa Karang

Gili Air Lagoon

Perama Tour Erni Counter

Sunset

Sunrise The Beach Club

Menjangan Is. West Bali National Park

Gilimanuk To Java

Singaraja Pemuteran

Lovina Beach Gitgit Waterfall

Mt. Kelakan

Mt. Sanglang Mt. Musi Mt. Merbuk

BALI

Besakih Temple

Bedugul Pupuan

Pengelipuran

Tampak Siring

Jatiluwih

Gunung Kawi Temple

Bangli

Tegallalang Alas Kedaton

Tabanan Mangupura Ubung

Tanah Lot Temple

Legend

Petitenget

Public Ferry Fastboat Highlights

Seminyak Legian Kuta Ngurah Rai International Airport Jimbaran Uluwatu Temple

Amlapura

Sidemen

Sangeh

Medewi Beach

Amed

Ubud

Goa Gajah

Padang Bai

Sukawati

Gili Air Is.

Tanjung

Malimbu Viewpoint

Pusuk

LOMBOK

Batu Bolong Temple

Lingsar Temple

Ampenan Mataram

Gua Lawah Temple

Batubulan

Loyok Narmada Mantang

Cakranegara Kediri

Kopang

Nusa Dua

Penida Is.

Gili Naggu Bangko Bangko

Sekotong

Labuan Lombok To Sumbawa & Flores

Pringgabaya

Pringgasela

Suranadi

Aikmel

Lendang Nangka Masbagik

Selong Labuan Aji

Banyumulek Lembongan Is.

Serangan Is. Ceningan Is. Benoa Harbor Tanjung Benoa

Sapit

Tetebatu

Senggigi

Candidasa

Denpasar Sanur

Sembalun Lawang

Lemor

Bangsal Taman Ujung

Sambelia

Segara Anak Lake

Mt. Rinjani

Tenganan

Klungkung

Gianyar

Taman Ayun Temple

Gili Meno Is. Gili Trawangan Is.

Gili Sulat

Sugian

Sendang Gile & Tie Kelep Waterfall

Senaru

Gondang

Gili Lawang

Bayan

Segenter

Mt. Agung

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple & Lake

Munduk Waterfall

Mt. Mesehe Negara

Mt. Batur

Kintamani

Banjar Hotspring

Praya

Lembar

Lombok International Airport

Rambitan Selong Belanak Mawun

Sade

Sengkol

Keruak

Ekas

Kuta Kuta Beach

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a trip to

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Ibu Oka

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Polo

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BPD

Bali Budha Tulmak Dragonfly Milano

Shape Wangi - Wangi Asterisk Warung Yamato

Sisi/Nanan Panen

Cafe Wayan

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Facilites / Services Highlights

Cafe Lombi Swiss Bakery

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Jl.Hanoman

Santosa Villas

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Jl.Mo

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Asmara Restaurant g i g i

Square Restaurant

Perama Suckling Duck Ubud Raya Kakiang Bakery

Happy Cafe

Dream Divers Laroz Cafe Jl.Pantai Senggigi

Papaya Cafe

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Legend

Bumbu Cafe

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Biyukung Suite & Spa

Barandi

J l . R a y a

Agung Raka

West Sumatra

Puri Bunga Beach Cottages

Lombok Property & Villas

Senggigig Jaya Abadi

Sendok Bar & Guest House Meat Mart

Darmari

Perama

Lina Cottages

Ray

Sunshine

Puri Garden

Graha Beach

Flava Lounge Artini Cottages 3 Kagemusha

Pizza Bagus

Restaurant / Bar

Lotus Bayview Family Guest House

Shops

Kebun Villas & Resort

Pundi Pundi

Warung Enak Tegal Sari Panorama

Hotels

Tourism Police

Padi Prada

UBUD

Sheraton Resort

Artini 1

Ubud Permai Cafe Tegal

Coffee Copper

Mogi

Hotels Restaurant / Bar

NIAS

SENGGIGI

Puri Saron

Papa Besar Cafe

Warung Laba-Laba

Champlung Sari

Monkey Forest

Jazz Cafe Sea Shore

Artini2

Ubud Inn

Svarga Resort

Medical Centre

Green House

Lotus Lane

Villa Campi Sorga

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Ubud Village

Villa Rasa Sayang

Jl. Raya Ubud

Ganeshaa Oka Kartini Book SHop

Ibu Rai Batan Waru

Lamak

Pertiwi Resort

Jl. Jero Gadung

Nomad

Pandawa Cassete Delta Mart

Bodyworks

Jl.Bisma

Puri Mas Spa Resort Dream Estate Park

Jl.Raya Peliata n

Beji Lan e

Fores t

Okawati’s

Verve Villas Qunci Villas Qunci Pool Villas Puri Mas Beach

U b u d

Ubud Market

Jl.Jem bawan

Honeymoon Guest House

Ary’s Warung

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Cafe Des Arties

Puri Saren Ubud

Taman Wisata Alam Kerandangan Nature Reserve

Legend

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Jl.Han o

Casa Luna

Windy Beach Resort Holiday Resort

S e n g g i g i

Jl.Tirta Tawar

Jl. Sr

Terazo Bumbu Bali

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Ryoshi Mumbul’s Lotus

Jl.Sa nda t

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Museum Puri Lukisan

Jl.Kaje ng

Living Asia

Agung Rai Fine Art

Cafe Alberto Cafe Arma

The Beach Club

Arma Resort

Arma Museum

Shops Facilites / Services Highlights

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Barwa Gallery Museum Rudana

The Chandi

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ias Island is a beautiful island located in a chain of island parallel to the west coast of Sumatera and part of North Sumatera province. In this province has archipelago consists of 131 islands and Nias Island is the biggest of them. On November 2011, I had the opportunity to visit Nias Island. It was a prize from a photo contest, a very rare prize and I was very happy that I won that trip. I departed from Denpasar in the morning in the first day then joined the committee who held the contest in Jakarta. Together, we flew to Polonia Airport, Medan, North Sumatera. Arriving in Medan, we had to take a flight again to Binaka Airport, a small airport in Gunung Sitoli that located in Nias Island. After landing at Binaka Airport, we were picked up by several local guides who will accompany us in Nias Island for 4 days. Our first destination was Nias Heritage Museum. In this museum there were many arts and cultural heritage of Nias. There were some megaliths stone sculptures supposedly hundreds of years old. Taking photographs inside the museum was prohibited, I felt a little disappointed but we had to respect the local rules and regulations. After looking around and knowing the history in Nias Heritage Museum, we were headed to the first motel called Miga Beach Inn, still located in Gunung Sitoli area. In the second day we were going to the next destination

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called Bawomataluo Village to see War Dance and Hombo Batu tradition. Bawomataluo which means Hill of the Sun located in District Fanayama, South Nias. We then taken to meet the village elder and the leader in the War Dance. He was wearing Nias traditional costume for this tradition. War Dance presented by hundreds of men dressed as warrior. They were cheering and dancing at the village yard. There were also some women who wore traditional dress to participate in the War Dance. The dance was so epic. After the War Dance, they prepared Hombo Batu (The Stone Jump). Hombo Batu was a tradition that was carried out by a young men in Nias to show that they were appropriate considered to be adult and mature physically. According to the local history, this tradition was a way to test the mental and physical of men in Nias. In the past, before the men permitted to join the war, they must take this Hombo Batu as a test. Besides the War Dance and Hombo Batu, they also presented the Feta Batu, a musical arragement made by strucking the rock with a wooden sticks to create a rhythm. After presented with local tradition and art performances, the village elder hosted us for a lunch at hi house. At the table presented traditional Nias food called Babae like porridge made from mashed peanuts and coconut served with rice cooked in a clay oven, and

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it was tasted indescribable delicious. After having lunch, we walk around the village. In Nias Island there were Sorake Beach which famous for its surfing spots. There were beautiful beachside lodge with light breeze, plus great seafood for dinner. In the third day the journey continued to the Hiliamaetaniha village located in South Nias. Along the way, there were something that caught my attention, there were grave almost every yard or next to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s houses here, our local guide mentioned, the purpose is prevent it from the grave thieves. Reached the Hiliamaetaniha, we went around and then went to Tetegewo Megalith Site. This megalith site had been preserved by the local people for many years, to get to the site we had to pass through the bushes and jungle so need a local guide to lead us to the right way. That was a great tour that I got in Nias, a short trip but really precious to witness the uniqueness of culture and heritage of this island.

visit exploreparadise.blogspot.com for more travel stories and photos of Indonesia from I Nyoman Haryadi Wijaya.

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photos courtesy of Ogi Philardi

Borneoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Paradise

DERAWAN ISLANDS

bunch of people gathered at the end of the dock, seemed to welcome the arrival of our three hours waves shaken trip from Tarakan. But I was wrong, they are actually observing a pair of turtle eating a banana leaf on the edge of the dock. Previously I have always dreamed of snorkeling with turtles at sea and I always missed it on my previous visits to Gili Trawangan, Karimun Java, and other destinations. Now in front of me a pair of turtle shell with a diameter of approximately 1 meter swim under the dock quietly without human disturbed about. The next minute I was swimming with them.

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Derawan Island is the main and the most crowded island of Derawan the archipelago, East Kalimantan. Facilities on the island is the most complete than the other islands. The island also had become one venue for the Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Sports Week. In addition to a complete line of simple accommodation with its own dock, Derawan Island has many restaurants. One of the culinary not miss is the squid satay with peanut sauce sprinkled. Besides turtles that seemed never absent from dock where I stay, just by snorkeling around the island it is very easy to find clownfish, tigerfish or even small stingrays. Ow yeah, I really enjoy jumping into the clear water of the dock into the clear blue sea. Splaassshh!

Follow more stories of Ogi Philardiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey on his blog. log on to www.mainmakan.com

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Ayam Taliwang Lombokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicacy

t first glance, Taliwang Chicken looks almost like the common grilled or fried chicken, simply covered with a spicy relish. Only after tasting it, we can discern the difference. The meat is well done and very soft in texture. Both hot and sweet, it has the aroma of terasi (fermented shrimp paste), which prompts us to savor every mouthful. Taliwang Chicken is even more appetizing when accompanied with local side dishes such as plecing (water spinach with tomatochili relish) and beberuk (eggplant in chili sauce) also with a nice warm rice. Ayam Taliwang can now be found in nearly all eateries in Mataram and even in some big cities all over Indonesia such as Jakarta, Surabaya and Denpasar, Bali. A tour of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, will not be complete without tasting the local Taliwang Chicken -- Ayam Taliwang -- to explore the mystery of its flavor.

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photos courtesy of Harinda Bama

三保洞 GEDUNG B A T U a legacy of the great admiral 22

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n the early 15th century when Ming dynasty ruled China, The Yongle Emperor sponsored seven expeditions of unprecedented naval fleet to impress other nations across the Indian Ocean and control trade in the region. The great expedition, however, was commanded by Zheng He, a Muslim eunuch who had proven his allegiance to the new emperor. On his expeditions, Admiral Zheng He supplied the vessels with various goods such as gold, silver, porcelain and silk to be dispensed along the way. In return he received some exotic presents such as a giraffe, zebras, ostriches, camels and ivory from the Swahili in East Africa. Generally all the expeditions commanded by Zheng He were conducted peacefully since diplomacy was his preferred way to interact with other nations. However he occasionally used the military power to suppress pirates who had long plagued the Chinese and Southeast Asian waters. His successful effort to crush piracy in the region had positively raised his image among regional kingdoms. Once upon a time when Zheng Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet cruised around the northern coast of Java, some of the crews fell sick. Then the admiral commanded his fleet to anchor at a place which is now part of modern-day Semarang. At this particular place, apart from curing his crews by using herbs gathered in the area, he found a small cave inside a rock and did his prayer there. Purportedly, the admiralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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arrival to Java, among other things, had helped spread Islam to the local people. In the early 18th century, long after Zheng He’s visit to Semarang, a temple was constructed at the site of the cave. The temple was then aptly named Gedung Batu (Stone Building) after the cave. Having been owned by several different people and withstood turbulent times during Japanese occupation, political upheavals and economic recession, the temple compound underwent a major renovation in the 2000s which coincides with the commemoration of 600 years of Zheng He’s visit to Semarang. Currently, Gedung Batu is located within a larger compound called Sam Poo Kong which houses several temples, with Gedung Batu as the largest one. The entire compound’s architecture combines Chinese and Javanese traditional features painted in the auspicious bright red and ubiquitously adorned with statues from Chinese mythology. Sitting next to the main temple, two smaller temples which were built years after the construction of Gedung Batu emanate distinctive fragrance of burned incense sticks. The one which flanks the main

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temple is called Juru Mudi temple after the tomb of Wang Jinghong, one of Zheng Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trusted deputies in his expeditions across the oceans. Another temple in the compound is dedicated for the sacred anchor which used to be a part of Zheng Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet, while the other smaller temple houses the weapons of Zheng He. Venerated by both Muslims and Buddhists, Chinese and Javanese, Zheng He and Sam Poo Kong Temple have played a major role in the history of the people of Semarang. Today the entire compound is now one of the most visited places in this beloved hometown of mine.

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the high land of

DIENG PLATEAU

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ieng is one of the high land plain tourist spots in central Java. One thing that makes this place unique from the other places is that this place is so sloppy and very steep, but it is planted by different kind of trees and vegetables. Since a long time this place which is located in Wonosobo regency, is famous for its heterogenic trees and vegetables. Despite of its heterogenic trees and vegetables it is also famous for its weather which is fresh in the morning and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell exactly when the clouds will be coming that can arouse a mystical atmosphere. The exotic view of this place is no longer doubtful because there are a lot of landscape objects to be visit, like Telaga Warna is one of the best places to visit by the tourist. Over here we can see there are 3 kinds of lake that have different colors which are blue, green, and brown. Further more there are other lake like Merdada Lake, Sumurup Lake and Pengilan Lake. Beside of its beautiful scenery and colorful lake, we can also visit the historical architecture object. Here we can see the site of

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the historical ruins of Hindustan temple. This temple was built in the same era as the build of Borobudur temple; it was around the 8th century. It was the center of Hindustan religion development in Central Java. The Archaeologies believed that the Hindustan community in this place was the beginning of Syailendra dynasty. They also the one tha t build the monumental temple. Beside the temple, we can find the ruins of a kingdom that existed in the past. One thing that makes the temples in this area special is that they were named after the 5 famous figures from the Javanese puppets. The temple is divided into 4 groups, Featuring 10 temples ; Dwarawati, Setyaki, Ontorejo, Petruk, Nala Gareng, Nakula Sadewa, Arjuna Semar, Sembodo, Puntha Dewa and Srikandi. Temple complex is built on 2.000 meter above sea level. Only to be discovered in 1800. The volcanoes on this plateau are still active, and produce hot sulfur and other toxins. If you are interested in visiting some of these

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volcanoes, despite its amazing scenery, be aware that it could be dangerous to visit, so it is better that you ask the local people to guide you. One of the famous volcanos is Candradimuka, this is where the famous Javanese puppet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gatot Kacaâ&#x20AC;? was reborn. The way to get to this place is very steep and winding. There is only one entrance access to get to this place, which is from Wonosobo. If you come from direction Yogyakarta, it is better that from Magelang you go directly to Wonosobo. Prepare yourselves to be amazed by the charming and exotic view of Dieng.

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SEMPU ISLAND THE NATURAL SAVE HAVEN

orget about modern convenience when you are about to enter this marvelous conservation area with its beautiful hidden Lagoon in East Java. A secluded island of the shore of Java, known as the Sempu Island. Located in southern coast of Malang regency. About 180 kilometers from the capital city of East Java, Surabaya or just 80 KM from Malang city. This 877 hectare lush tropical island is a natural reserve run by the government. The island status had been established since 1928 by the Dutch colonial government. The main attraction to this small yet wonderful island is the Segara Anakan Lagoon, which located about 2.5 Km south of the Island. Hidden far from the lush tropical jungle, the 4 hectare Lagoon is a truly an amazing place to be. It is whrw the white sandy beach met with the calm blue ocean water, separated from the ocean because it was surrounded by rocks. Its calm water makes it a perfect place

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to swim and enjoy the sea, added with the quietness nuance making Segara Anakan Lagoon a perfect romantic place. To those who seek this beautiful lagoon, a trip to Sempu itself is a great adventure. It begin with a sail trip crossing the channel from Sendang Biru Beach to Teluk Semut in Sempu Island. From here, the trip continues with a two hour trekking through the dense lush jungle and steeps to reach the lagoon. Even though the trek was quite challenging, but the beautiful sight of the lagoon and its surrounding is worth all the effort. As a Natural reserve, Sempu Island had a various ecosystems from coastal forest, mangrove forest, and tropical rain forest that dominated most the part of the island. Some exotic vegetation that can be found in the island such as the tropical almond (Terminalia catappa), Tahitian screwpine (Pandanus tectorius) and much more. Interestingly, the name Sempu itself is taken from one of the plant

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that can be found in the island, but it hard to find one these days. Sempu Island is also a home to several wildlife such as the Javanese Monkey (Tracypithecus auratus), deer, boar and much more. Such as some giant lizard, snakes and a few variant of Birds looking for sanctuary in the island. Something to remember, as mention earlier Sempu island is basically is a Natural reserve under the protection of the government, a legal permit is required before entering the island. An office of the Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation in the region can be found at the Sendang Biru Beach, the crossing point to Sempu Island. And one more important thing to remember if you enjoy this wondrous paradise haven, please be a responsible travelers keep it clean. So what are you waiting for, pack your bag and enjoy the hidden paradise. Dewi Supartini ;a travel enthusiast, had been traveling since child with her family. She also working in one of travel agency in Bali.

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Barong Dance

ince the dawn of mankind on Earth the planet has changed so dramatically, caused both by Mother Nature’s relentless energy to twist, turn and flip the world’s tectonic plates, volcanoes, skies and oceans, and humans’ insatiable demand for resources. So often we hear that the only constant thing in the world is change, therefore those who survive are the ones who are able to change and adapt to new challenges. However another constant thing in life seems to often be overlooked by most of us: the battle between good and evil. History proves how the two eternal forces always balance each other out, like yin and yang. Germany is not always known for its enviable advancement in technology, supported by sound and efficient economy, but many remembers it as a country where one of the world’s greatest evils had painted a very dark chapter in history. Iraq, on the other hand, was not always a perilous and unstable land. At the time when Europe was engulfed in inquisitions, Baghdad produced progressivethinking scholars who introduced new thoughts to the world like algebra and perfected ancient wisdom and sciences which would later provide a strong foundation for Renaissance movements in Europe. There is no guarantee that things would remain at one side forever. There is no guarantee that a good man would always be good, and a bad man would remain so for the rest of his life. The same philosophy had inspired the Balinese to create a dance

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richly loaded with symbolism of the eternal battle between good and evil: the Barong dance. The mythical beast – often takes shape of a lion among other less-known forms of a tiger, a boar and a dragon – is considered a protective spirit of the island, a tradition dating back from the pre-Hindu period. A Barong is usually decorated with gilded leaves, fragments of small mirrors and voluminous dried ijuk (palm fibre) to create a formidable figure representing virtue. On the other hand Rangda is attributed to evil spirits, instilling fear and inciting chaos among Balinese with her menacing appearance – a demonic figure with sharp nails and a long unfurled tongue. Her origin can be traced back to the time when King Udayana from the House of Warmadewa ruled Bali in the 10th century. During his rule, the Balinese king married a Javanese princess, Gunapriyadharmapatni, from the Medang Kingdom – the same kingdom which left magnificent 9th century temples spread across Java as its legacies. The marriage instigated suspicions from the Balinese royal court upon their foreign consort queen’s ambition to include Bali in the realm of the Javanese kingdom. Gunapriyadharmapatni, later known as Mahendradatta, introduced the worship of Durga, a goddess in Shaktism school of Hinduism often associated with death, in her new land. King Udayana himself later condemned his wife for practicing black magic and banished her from his kingdom. Enraged, humiliated and disappointed, Mahendradatta then summoned all the evil spirits on the island to avenge her and kill everyone in the kingdom. Rangda, Old Javanese for widow, since then has always been associated with evil. The Barong dance portrays the battle between Barong and Rangda including sequences where the demon queen relentlessly attempts to turn people away from virtue. The finale shows Balinese men with their keris – a traditional dagger – attempting to defeat Rangda, only to meet their own demise for the evil queen was much too powerful. Barong eventually resurrects them and expels Rangda, forcing her to flee and move to the forests on the island. Peace returns to the village, but the mighty Barong does not kill the demon queen, epitomizing a reality in the world where there will always be virtue and evil, constantly battling each other.

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Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden beauty

TEGENUNGAN

WATERFALL A

few sights in Bali could be listed as A-must go sight, such as the Kuta Beach, Tanah Lot & Uluwatu temple, and list could go on and on. But I was planning to seek lesser known sights, a rising star on its way to Bali tourism sights Stardom. So set my choice the Tegenungan waterfall. Early in the morning I started to drive and heads to Kemenuhan village in Gianyar, just about an hour drive from kuta. It is where the Tegenungan waterfall is located and as I drive I realize that I was also slowly moving from the luxurious crowed southern Bali to a more traditional peaceful part of Bali in up north, along the roadside unlike Kuta with its towering buildings, here traditional Balinese houses still lining up giving you a true feeling of Balinese peaceful way of life. As I arrive at the entrance, It was nothing special. There are no gigantic entrance gate, no huge permanent ticket counter. Just a small welcome sign and a local official sitting under shady tree to collect the entrance fee. Everything is still simple, not over commercialize. A good sign that I was right about the sight is still under the radar. I can hear fainting sound of the roaring waterfall, as it was greeting every visitors. Several small stall can be found near the entrance with a resting area facing the waterfall, from there visitors can see the entire landscape view of the Tegenungan Waterfall and its rocky river with the breathtaking lush green natural surroundings. With the relaxing sound of waterfall, fresh breeze and a view like this you can actually sits here all day long just staring at this beautiful creation of mother nature.

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After a quick break, I then heads down to the waterfall through the stairs. On the way down you can see a few seller selling fresh fruits. A bite of fresh orange in a natural surroundings, really makes my day. A small temple can be found near the bottom with a natural bathing area located close to it with fresh water showers. As I reach the bottom the trembling sound of the waterfall is pushing me to get there as soon as possible as walk my way through the shallow rocky river. As I reach the waterfall I was stunned, I is gorgeous. The Tegenungan Waterfall is not really that tall, only approximately 15 meters high, so you can actually jump right into a pond at the bottom of the waterfall and I actually saw a couple of foreign visitors takes a jump, they really had a great time. It was very tempting to try, to fell the freshness of Tegenungan waterfall up close and personal. After refreshing myself with a splash of clear water from the river, I then make my way up back to the resting area near the stall. With a fresh young coconut in my hand, I sat down again and relax while enjoying the beauty of Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden waterfall, the beautiful Tegenungan Waterfall.

Irayuni Safitri ; Studying tour & travel management at Tourism Academy of Makassar, South Sulawesi. She spent some time doing her internship in Bali.

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TOP

G N I V I D ERIENCE EXP I N BALI

Bali is mostly known as the Island of Gods, as the majority of its inhabitants are of Hindu religion. The whole island is covered with more than 6000 temples of all size, shape and importance. What you might not know is that Bali is part of the so called Coral Triangle, an area that is considered top priority for marine conservation for its unique marine biodiversity. Scuba diving and snorkeling are definitely a must on your vacation. Here is a list of what you should not miss.

Night Diving

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a super experienced diver to be able to join a night diving trip. However mastering your buoyancy and not being afraid of the dark are two important prerequisites, even though you will have a dive torch and be able to see where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re heading. Many amazing critters come out at night, octopuses, cuttlefish, crabs to mention a few. Night dives are great to observe the endless variety of macro life, but stingrays and small sharks might also pop by. Padangbai dive sites and Tulamben offer wonderful night dive experiences.

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Wreck Diving The 120m long and for more than 50 years sunken wreck of the USAT Liberty Ship is regularly featured in various â&#x20AC;&#x153;best dive sites of the worldâ&#x20AC;? lists. The cargo ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during the World War II and then beached in Tulamben, until the eruption of Agung volcano pushed the wreck into the sea where it lies today. It is an amazing diving and snorkeling location suitable for all levels of experience and offering a nice variety of macro and marine species to observe. The greatness and stillness of the wreck will amaze you and is definitely worth experiencing.

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MACRO DIVES

Bali dive sites are full of all sorts of tiny critters of all shapes and colors. Underwater photographers come from all over the world in hope of getting the best shot of the tiniest of critters. There are several great macro dive locations around a small harbor town of Padangbai, located on the central East coast of Bali. 43

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Mola Mola

If you are a passionate scuba diver, it is quite possible that spotting a Mola Mola is already on your diving wish-list. These peculiar giants (3-4m large) usually live too deep (below50m) for the divers to encounter them. Luckily, there is a Mola season in Bali! Every year between August and October they swim up to shallower depths where they let the small fish to clean them. While being cleaned, Molas fall into a kind of idle state where they just relax and enjoy the treat. This is actually the best chance for the divers to take a closer look. Note that an advanced diving license is recommended for Mola Mola dives.

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Diving with Manta rays

Manta rays can be seen in Bali all year round and they definitely are one of the main attractions. No surprise there. Mantas are beyond magical and meeting them face to face will leave you breathless. Moreover you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a diver to enjoy their presence. Snorkeling is also a great way of observing them however it is not an activity recommended for weak swimmers or small children as the surface can get rather wavy at times. Brona Kekenakova; followed her heart which led her from Slovakia to Bali; she currently works as the marketing manager for a dive resort

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Perama Tour & Travel

years of a friend & an assistance on your travel

erama Tour was established in 1969 by Mr Gde Perama Yogja and had become the pioneer in not just Bali but Indonesia tourism. On February 14th 2017, the company celebrate it’s 48 Anniversary. Its establishment is based on the perception, vision and mission, to maintain and maximize the existence of all tourist components, proponents, and tourist customers. The corporate universal concept that has become the Club’s main concern is increasing the flow of tourist customers and develop tourist destinations. One such as where the main office of Perama tour is located, in Kuta Bali. His love and passion in tourism in corporation with the local people gradually turning what once just a simple fishing village into the hustle and bustle tourism area as we know now. The same concept is still implemented in every program, in time various places had been in touch with Perama even until now. With most recent project is in Suranadi, Lombok. Here again Perama togther hand in hand with the local people is building a foundation, by developing the human resource and a concept to transform Suranadi from a simple village into an eco-friendly leading tourism sight in Lombok. With a motto”Provide Easiness and Safety at a Reasonable Price all for Your Convenience”, Perama ensures that every client is well served. Perama has a moral responsibility to create a tourism

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business atmosphere which runs on a right and proper tracks. It means all the activities that it organizers are social, but the impacts are business. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to increase the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; degree of satisfaction through fast, good, professional and qualified services. To support this mission the company holds a continuous and sustained training and education to all its staff. Indeed, it is through human resource development that the quality of service can be achieved. Perama through its education center also provide aids to the local tourism vocational school in form of teaching material and experience. In its pure business the company has tried to maximize its potentials as well as Indonesian nature, culture, and reef potentials, by conducting a product called Land Sea & Air Adventure. Now Perama has developed from an only land tour provider to a group of companies with a wide range of tourist business activities, one such as the Journey Magazine. The Journey Magazine serve as a manifestation of the corporate concept of a right information for free and development of tourism sight and promotion. After 48 years since its establishment Perama tour kept the concept and motto held high as a guidance for internal and external partner all to ensure all Perama component is your best traveling friend and assistance. â&#x2014;?

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SENGGIGI the gateway to Lombok text : Alinda Hartarini | Photos : Eka Suendra Putra

photos courtesy of Eka Suendra Putra

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n old copy of the Indonesia Handbook, from 1991 has this description in it “The coral and snorkeling at this popular beach area, 6km north of Ampenan, is fantastic-4 straight kms of pure white sand, blue-green sea, and no crowds.” That is the words that describe what Senggigi is back in the old days. Now two decades later, it seems like the three little islands on the off the northwest coast of Lombok is getting more spotlight.But Senggigi still got its own charm. Senggigi can be considered as the center of tourism in Lombok Island. It is about 20 minutes north of the outskirts of the island’s capital Mataram and about 55 km southeast of the new Lombok International Airport in Praya or about 2 hours drive to reach Senggigi. If you choose to travel by plane to Lombok, there are various ways to get to Senggigi. You could choose to use either the airport taxi, the airport bus, local transport (The Bemo) or you could easily book for a pick up by a local travel agency. Senggigi was known as the most developed part of Lombok, as far as tourism is concerned, especially during the late 1990s when Lombok was hyped as the next Bali. You can find budget, midrange and luxury accommodation, a selection of nightlife activities, sweeping bays, even forest hiking activities. Senggigi is a great place to use as a home base for exploring Lombok. The whole area is formed by several adjacent yet subtly different areas all lying along the same 2 lane 10 km span of coastal road,with

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its beautiful west facing beaches, this is may be Senggigi’s raison d’etre. This 10 KM beach provides a clean beach breeze and crashing waves are so seducing. A pathway has recently been built around the peninsular and it can be a pleasant promenade especially during the sunsets. Here in in Senggigi the sun setting with a perfect composition, don’t miss the comeliness of the sun by just sitting on the beach with a drink on your hand and enjoying the afternoon at Senggigi beach. The setting blood-red sun sinks into the surf next to the giant triangular cone of Bali’s Mount Agung, truly a view to remember. Senggigi is also known of its calm waves, which allow tourists to enjoy the underwater beauty by snorkeling in its clean water with an unforgettable the coral reef and marine life. Another thing to see around Senggigi is the Pura Batu Bolong, 2 km south of Senggigi. Small Hindu temple located in a scenic spot at a small headland overlooking Senggigi beach, named after a rock (batu)

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with a hole (bolong). At the tip of the headland is an empty chair representing Brahma, the god of creation. This is also known as a perfect place to see the sunsets. Lombokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism sector has had a difficult past decade and tourism activity in Senggigi went through a very subdued period with many developments halted and businesses closed. Recently things have been starting to improve again, with new villas and hotels going up and new shops and tourism ventures opening. It is now becoming increasingly popular with visitors seeking out the stunning scenery and unique culture and flavors of Lombok in Senggigi; the gateway of Lombok. Alinda Hartarini ; Young travel lover. Her passion to explore all over Indonesia and experience its beauties.

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Satonda island SUMBAWA’S

LITTLE paradise

e are approaching this tiny island at 06.00 in the morning. I can see a beautiful sunrise at the edge of the island. Waiting for a while then a small boat took us ashore to the island. A wooden gate with sign “Welcome to Satonda” greets us. There are two small neglected building in the side of the gate. Entering the gate, a small path leads us to the center of Satonda Island. After less than 5 minutes walking, we can see a huge lake with green color water. It’s so beautiful. Satonda island is an uninhabited island offshore of Sumbawa, a tiny island with width 4.8km and located at Nangamiru village. It is a famous island among the international scientists for its salty lake in the middle of the island. It is a beautiful natural wonder. The lake is 0.8 km in width and the water inside the lake has tide which naturally following the high and low tide of the sea on its surrounding. Basically, Satonda is a volcano which rising out of the sea from the 2.000 BC. And the lake inside is the caldera of the mount Satonda. In 1815 when the Mt.Tambora which located in Dompu erupted, as the largest and most devastating eruption in human history, the eruption delivers huge waves which finally fill up the lake with salt water. The caldera now is a beautiful salt water lake; with lots of big trees grow surrounding. You will also see a lot of mysterious hanging stones on the tree branches. The local believe these trees as the trees of hope. By finding stone or coral nearby, hang it on the highest point and make a wish, and if the stone is not falling into the lake, your wishes may come true. You may believe it or not, but these stones has beautifully decorate the lakeside. One thing that a little bothers is the heat inside the lake area. The

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cone-shapedhills surrounding the lake has blocked off all breezes. But a swim in the lake will freshen things up. Other things we can do other than swim on the lake is hiking following the step to the top of Satonda Island, discover the stunning beauty of the lake which looks like bottle shape in its reflection on the lake surface. On the way down, you will see a lot of big trees. It is home to enormous fruit bats and various birds that inhabited the island. After an hour exploring the island, it is time for snorkeling on the beach. We were a little bit disappointed seeing some damaged coral. It caused of irresponsible fishermen who used bomb to catch fish, but there are stilla few good spots with lots of beautiful coral, beautiful starfish, and colorful fishes. Satonda which has become a National Park in 1999 is a lovely little island with quite beach and stunning lake view, a great place to escape and enjoy the natural beauty of the East. It is not easy to get to the island, especially when you travel through the mainland, we chose to get on board of one the travel company regular cruise to Komodo Island with a stop at Satonda Island. It all paid off with the unforgettable scenery of Satonda Island. Selamat jalan - jalan. Dewi Supartini ;a travel enthusiast, had been traveling since child with her family. She also working in one of travel agency in Bali.

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RIUNG THE 17 ISLAND

NATURAL MARINE PARK

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cold and quite dawn, the town of Ende is still asleep, a man is already riding on a back of motorcycle taxi (localy known as Ojek) struggling sleepy and cold. I am that ostentatious adventurer, I have to pierce through this chilly morning, because if I’m late I will have to wait until the next morning to enjoy the beauty of Riung’s 17 island marine parks. The motorcycle taxi drove through the town; I could only withstand the weight of my overweight carrier and a camera bag on my lap. My destination is Ndao terminal; it is from this terminal the buses that go around cities in Flores leaves. I was amazed by the view along the way, on my left side is a cliff with sea at the bottom, while on the right side is a wall of steep cliffs. Upon arrival in Ende, I was welcomed by a group of children going to school. What interesting is the vehicle they used, not a school bus but a pick-up truck?! It is the strong will to study that moved me. The travel to Mbay is really challenging due to the heavily damaged road and the long winding road. The good news is that there are renovations going on in several spots. Hopefully with better transportation facilities, the economy will get a good impact. Before entering the Mbay city our eyes were spoiled by asthonising views of green hills and savanna stretch as far as eye can see, as if a beautiful fine silk carpet. It is an undoubtful beautiful natural painting. I was so busy taking pictures, seeing such a beautiful scenery all I can think of is being grateful to have opportunities to view all of this beauty. After passing the beautiful mountain I eventualy fell a sleep next to the diver, as if I just slept he wake me up and the Bemo has stoped. From the place were the Bemo stop the amazing view of Riung’s 17 islands marine park is visible Upon arrival in Riung, the Bemo took me to Nirvana bungalow. There are only a few accommodations around Riung. One of it has become a favorite for foreign visitiors is the Nirvana Bungalow. Run by a friendly young man named Mr Rustam. It is a very simple place, with walls made of bamboo webbing. There are no luxurious facilities in the room, only a bed and mosquito netting, complete with inside bathroom. All seems to blend in with nature. After finishing a cup of Flores coffee as their welcome drinks in my bungalow, I hurried to prepare stuff to get into the sea. On the harbor we are waited by the captain who will take us traveling around the islands. He then suggests us to make a stop at Kalong Island (The Bat Island) first, and then do snorkeling in Tiga Island and visit Rutong Island to make pictures. That is how the trip used to. On the way to Kalong Island I was amazed by the beauty stretch in front of me. Ocean spread with clear water, while in the distance beautiful hills complete this natural masterpiece.

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Upon arrival in Kalong Island I was greet by awesome phenomenon, thousands of bats hanging on the mangrove branches. Satisfied by this amazing view of Kalong Island, we continue our trip to Tiga Island, the best spot for snorkeling. But my visit here is missing timed, the short tide troubling us while snorkeling due to the short visibility under the water. This island itself is interesting to be explored, but I have to hurry back due to the wheater. The view of the mainland in Riung the dark rainy cloud is seen. We didn’t wait long to set sail to the next destination, the Rutong island. Almost every angle in the island is beautiful to be explored through the lens of my camera. The sloping white sandy beach with its crystal clear water has its own charm. A few gazebos placed along the beach looks a bit unmaintained. But it’s comfortable to be seated while enjoying the beautiful scenery. All seems to be so beautiful, little hills behind me seems to call me to climb on to it. But the heat makes me cancelling the plan. Rutong Island is a perfect place to swim and play in its nice beach. We then head back to Riung harbor to enjoy the sunset from there. I intend to end this beautiful day with sunset view. Riung Marine Park is so beautiful, but sadly it was not well maintained. We even couldn’t find dive operator around the town. What is available is just snorkeling equipment rental. Beside that, it is very hard to get transportation to this town. If only the local government pays more attention to this place it could be much better. Later that night it didn’t took long before I feel a sleep with memories of amazing and peaceful Riung. log on to www.lostpacker.com for more interesting stories from Sutiknyo Theo.

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Flores

ink Beach on Komodo Island is famous for its beautiful pink colored sand. It is said that the pink sandy beaches there are only 7 in the world, one of them on the island of Komodo. Located in East Nusa Tenggara, precisely on the Komodo island. Pink Beach is one of the famous tourist destinations in Komodo National Park with amazing underwater life and stunning panorama surrounding scenery, This beautiful beach is just located in a small land with dry hill in back of the beach of it. Pink sand is formed from pieces of red coral. An amoeba known as Foraminifera which produce red or pink light on the reef, stay on the dead coral and get swept to the shore to form this amazing beach. If we take a pinch of sand was then shown a red sand in between the white sand, the sand grains was smooth and soft, when walking or sunbathing on it.

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Aside from enjoying its scenery, Pink beach had alot activities to offer. Sunbathe while enjoying the natural surrounding, swim or snokeling experience the breathtaking underwater world of Pink Beach, amazing scenery of coral reefs with large number of aquatic life such as clown fish, butterfly fish, and bat fish. Although Pink beach have becoming well know among travelers and more people start coming, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affected on it natural surrounding. Everything still kept as it was, so every visitor still able to fell the beauty of Pink Beach, the jewel from Flores

Dorotheus Nardin ; Born and raise in Flores, his interest in tourism he had taken him to most of tourism sights in Flores and other parts of Indonesia.

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Travel Gadgets

Divoom Airbeat 10

Divoom Airbeat-10 is a portable splash proof wireless Bluetooth speaker with built in microphone Easy to pair with any Bluetooth enabled device such as iphone, iPad or any other Bluetooth enabled device,Included suction cup and bike mount provide for flexible,multipurpose use. Line-in for connecting nonBluetooth devices. source : www.divoom.com

Handpresso Wild Hybrid

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing nicer than starting the day with a good, strong cup of real espresso. Well hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a portable espresso maker that requires just a small amount of boiling water and no electricity whatsoever. The Handpresso Wild Hybrid is essentially a glorified bicycle pump attached to a water reservoir and a pressure gauge. But what amazingly good espresso it makes. All you need is some hot water, an Illy ESE coffee pod or your own personal black gold blend, a little muscle power, and hey presto, instant espresso replete with obligatory crema. Delicious. source :www.devicesquad.co.uk

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OlloClip 4-in-1 clip-on lens for iPhone The award-winning 4-in-1 Lens for iPhone 6/6s & iPhone 6/6s Plus delivers the most versatile and premium mobile lens experience in a compact, easy-to-use design. It features four advanced optic quick-change lenses (Fisheye, WideAngle, Macro 10x & 15x) that weigh in at less than an ounce. source : www.olloclip.com

Powermonkey Expedition

When you’re far from a power source, halfway up a mountain in the middle of nowhere, you’ll rue the day you didn’t take along a solar charger for your phone and GPS unit. The newly launched Powermonkey Expedition’s tough aluminium waterproof casing houses a 10,500mAh lithium polymer battery capable of charging a multitude of USB devices from DSLRs and phones to tablets and GPS units. And when its own juice runs low, simply open the supplied clam-shell solar panel or give the hand crank a vigorous 10-minute whirl and your gear will be juiced up and ready to go again. source : www.powertraveller.com

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The Do‘s & Don’ts

Indonesia has several traditions and customs and it is best if you know them before hand. Some of them are:

though hand shaking is deemed appropriate Do’s 1. Even between men and women, bear in mind that a number

of moslem women prefer to introduce themselves to men by nodding their head, smiling and clasping their hands without any physical contact. 2. Traditionally, when you greet someone, both hands are used when shaking, without grasping 3. Be sure to smile when you meet people you know. Javanese people appreciate a ‘polite smile’. 4. Bending down a bit when passing a group of older people is considered polite. 5. In Indonesia, when you address some one, it would considered more polite if you use these specific terms before mentioning the name : Bapak (Pak) for Mr, Ibu (Bu) for Mrs, Mas for young man, and Mbak for Miss/ young woman. 6. Shoes must be taken off before entering a house or place of worship like mosque. 7. Usually drink are offered to guests. It is polite to accept 8. When eating, receiving or giving something, always use your right hand. 9. Right index finger should not be used to point a place, items or people. Use the right hand thumb and fold the remaining fingers to be more polite.

Don’ts 1. Don’t wear non-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, short pants, and

sandals in offices. 2. Don’t put your hands on your hips during conversation with Indonesians since this is considered impolite/ insulting. 3. Don’t demonstrate affection in public. 4. Don’t do impolite things in sacred places. 5. Don’t put your feet up on tables or chairs, or use them to point with. 6. Don’t be angry when someone on the same sex holds your hands or walks arm to arm, it’s the Indonesian way of showing a friendly relationship. 7. Don’t hesitate to reject the merchants trying to sell things to you. You might refuse by saying “saya tidak perlu.” (I don’t need it) or just said “tidak” (No). 8. Don’t be offended when people ask you personal questions. It’s just the way they show friendliness and you don’t have to answer the question if you don’t want to.

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Money Changing

When you decide to do money change do not get fooled by a HIGH rate or a big no commission sign. Sometimes if they put a high rate they will eventually asked for also a high commission at the end or the worst is they trick you, the common knwo trick is by using a small change (20’s or 10’s) to confuse you and count it really fast and the trick is while they were counting some slips back behind the counter - and they’re as good as any magician. Make sure the place itself at least look legit, a Commercial banks are always safest or Second best are registered money changers in sole-purpose shops or booths. If you find a good one it best to return.

Somepoints to remember :

Always ask first if they charge commission against the posted rate. Always ask if they discount bills smaller than $100, and by how much. Never let any changers count out your money and then take it back to check after it’s counted. Don’t hand over your money – unless it’s the big registered exchange – until they count out theirs in front of you.

Banknotes Two Thousand Rupiah

Grey

Five Thousand Rupiah

Ten Thousand Rupiah

remmeber to notice the zeros

Twenty Thousand Rupiah

Green

Brownish

Fifty Thousand Rupiah

Blue

Purple

One Hundred Thousand Rupiah Red

NOTES! on December 2016 a newly design notes is released, but the old one is still usable

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Common Indonesian Words Good Morning Good day Good afternoon Good evening Goodbye Goodbye Please Please open the door Please Please come in Thank you It’s nothing Yes No/not I’m sorry Excuse me Welcome How are you? I’m fine What’s your name? My name is … I’m from … Straight on Turn left Turn right

selamat pagi selamat siang selamat siang selamat malam selamat tinggal selamat jalan tolong tolong buka pintu silahkan silahkan masuk terima kasih kembali/sama sama ya tidak/Bukan maaf permisi selamat datang apa kabar? kabar baik siapa nama anda nama saya… saya dari ... terus belok kiri belok kanan

See You On the Next Edition WITH MORE INFO ON INDONESIA TOURISM

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