365Indonesia Day 31 – Statue of Christina Martha Tiahahu at Twilight in Karang Panjang, Maluku
Hello from Maluku!
That is statue of Christina Martha Tiahahu, heroine from Maluku. The statue is located in Karang Panjang, Ambon. I will tell you a little about her.
Christina Martha Tiahahu was the first Nusantara female that stood up against Netherlands colonialism. She might not be as famous as other heroines like Cut Nyak Dien or R.A. Kartini, but trust me, what she had done for the sake of this country was unbelievable.
Regards,
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 30 – Lake Toba, North Sumatra
Horas!
I have already posted about Sipiso-piso Fall, one of tourism spots in North Sumatra. Today, I’m going to tell you about Lake Toba.
Lake Toba is the biggest lake in Indonesia, second largest lake in Southeast Asia and the largest volcanic lake in the world! It is located in Simalungun regency in North Sumatra and Parapat is a small twon at the edge of Lake Toba.
Parapat is 176 km from Medan and can be reached in less than 6 hours by public bus. The bus has two routes: Medan-Parapat or via Medan-Berastagi and costs approximately 30,000 rupiahs.
You can buy a spot in a private air conditioned taxi from Medan to Parapat for 65,000 rupiahs one way. The trip takes around 4 hours.
Travel agents in Medan can also organize a rental car plus a chauffeur for you.
Medan is an international gateway. A number of airlines fly daily between Medan and all major cities in Indonesia and international flights also go from Medan to Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Once you arrive in Parapat, you can catch the ferry to Samosir Island. The ferry goes every hour and a half from 9 – 5pm. The two landing points on Samosir are the traditional village of Tomok, or Tuk Tuk, where the islands hotels and restaurants are concentrated.
If you are coming overland from the south via Bukittinggi and Tarutung there is a public bus available.
Article taken from www.indonesia.travel.
Regards,
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 29 – Nemo a. k. a. Clown Fish in Biawak Island, Indramayu, West Java
Yesterday, I took you to West Nusa Tenggara. Today, I will take you to Indramayu, West Java.
Maybe you feel tired because I take you move back and forth to every cool places around Indonesia every single day, but if you ask me, it is worth it.
On the 16th day, I have already post about the shy Nemo in Derawan island. This Nemo in the picture above is not found in Derawan island. It is found in the bottom of the sea of Biawak island. And I also have told you about Biawak island on the 23rd day. So, do not just enjoy a beautiful scenery from the beach, go diving and snorkeling to complete your experience visiting Biawak island.
Regards,
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 28 – Two Islands Connected by Sands, Gili Sunut, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
Hello from Lombok!
The picture above is the sand that connecting two island in Gili Sunut. So, you do not have to worry if there were no ship to across the island. You can take a walk to go there.
When you come to the gili islands (gili = pulau), you cannot use both of motorcycle and cars because it is prohibited in the islands. You can rent a bike and take a ride to get around the islands. Another transportation is cidomo, a carriage pulled by a horse. If you were tired sitting all the day, yo can stretch your leg by stroll around the island.
Regards
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 27 – Kiluan Bay, Lampung in frame
Today I’m going back to the west, at Kiluan Bay, Lampung.
I will not diving today, just strolling down the beach, walking on the white sand, take a very deep breath of the fresh air. Don not forget to rent a Jukung (the picture above) to see wild dolphin at the sea. It is quite far from a land to see dolphins. Jukung has a capacity for 3-4 people. Yes, it is a very small boat, but if you love an adventure, you will enjoy this.
Regards
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 26 – Snorkeling and Diving Spot in Kambing Island, Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi
Hello again from Tanjung Bira!
This is the third post about Tanjung Bira. I’m pretty sure that you will never get bored visiting such a beautiful place like this. At least, I know I won’t.
The picture above is the best diving spot in Tanjung Bira, Kambing Island. If you can see shark around Kambing island, then you must be the lucky one. Here some under water photos in Kambing island.
Beautiful isn’t it? I bet you want to really go to Tanjung Bira now.
Second and third photos taken from www.birabeachhotel.com.
Regards
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 25 – Sea Turtle in Derawan Island, East Kalimantan
Sea turtle in the bottom of the sea in Derawan Island.
This is what you got if you went diving in Derawan island. Sea turtles can live until hundreds years and they are protected animals, so as a good citizen, you and I, all of us, together must protect them too.
Regards
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 24 – Sunset in Derawan Island, East Kalimantan
This is another beautiful view from Derawan Island.
If you visit Derawan island, do not forget to enjoy this very beautiful sunset, combination color of sky- blue and orange, like a painting.
Regards
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 23 – Biawak Island, Indramayu, West Java
Hello there!
This is Biawak island’s view from top. Beautiful isn’t it? The water is so clean so we can see the bottom.
Biawak island is located 40 km from Indramayu’s north beach, West Java. There are two other names to call this island, that is Rakit island and Menyawak island. There is also a name from Dutch colonial, that is Bompyis island. Do not ask why the island is called like that, but i do know why it called as Biawak island. Because this island is the habitat of biawak (Varanus salvator). They live in the swamps and mangrove bushes that the existence is dominate the mainlad. Biawak in the island is a wild animal, but they will not attack human if they were undisturbed. Some of them are not immediately run away if approach by humans, maybe they were used to approached by us, human, so they are not afraid anymore.
You can reach Biawak island from Kampung Rambutan bus station, Pulo Gadung or Jati Bening. It is about 4-5 hours from Jakarta to Celeng, Indramayu. Then continue with public transportation from Celeng to Berondong village, and take a small ship to Biawak island.
Regards
Mad
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365Indonesia Day 22 – Senggigi Beach, West Nusa Tenggara, the New Idol Among Foreign Tourists
Another beautiful beach from Indonesia!
From Makassar, now we move to Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara province.
Senggigi, which is in Lombok island, is located next to Bali. So, if you were in Bali, you can directly cross to Senggigi beach through the Karang Asem port using ferry, it takes about 30 minutes to get there.
Well, what you usually do when you’re on the beach? Swimming, diving, snorkeling, play with water, making the sand castle, sunbathing, or maybe you can just take a walk in here, especially in the afternoon, strolling down the beach. Suggestion for you who want to go swimming or just play with water, to be more careful because there are pointy rocks at the beach.
When you strolling down at Senggigi beach, about 30 minutes, you will find Pura Batu Bolong which is built on the rock at the beach. According to the legend, long time ago, often held a sacrifice of the virgin in pura to serve the shark who live on the beach. Another legend said, pura also a place for a girl who commit suicide because of a broken heart.
How to get to Senggigi if you are not in Bali? There are flight from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Yogyakarta that will get you to Selaparang airport in Mataram. Senggigi is located 11 km from Mataram and you can take taxi or another public transportation.
Regards
Mad
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second photos taken from www.pasirpantai.com
