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Jumat, 12 Juni 2015

KADIDIRI ISLAND

For dive fanatics, the name Kadidiri Island is a familiar leading destination in Indonesia, although it is as yet still little known outside the diving community. Located at the tip of the Gulf of Tomini in Central Sulawesi, Kadidiri is one of the islands in the Togean National Park that contains the wealth of the Coral Triangle. With white sand beaches and astonishingly glassy water, Kadidiri’s exotic beauty and charm make it one of the...

Kamis, 14 Mei 2015

WONDERFUL BANDA ISLAND INDONESIA

Since the first century AD, the Banda islands have been the sole producers of the fragrant nutmeg and mace for which Chinese, Indian, and Arab ships traveled across the seas. These precious spices could be sold at enormous profit in foreign markets. The people of Banda thrived on their natural resources, but in later years suffered at the hands of Dutch colonizers who wanted to dominate the world’s spice trade.Despite such a big reputation,...

WONDERFUL GILI MENO

If you dream of being completely away from it all, or honeymoon on a remote island, but you still want to be near  “civilization”, then Gili Meno is your answer. Situated only some 20 minutes from Senggigi Beach by speedboat on the west coast of Lombok island, Gili Meno is one of three islands now gaining worldwide popularity. These are Gili Terawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno.  In the local Sasak language,...

Pulau Poya Lisa: Idyllic Island in the Togean Archipelago Pulau Poya Lisa/ Poya Lisa Island

Pulau Poya Lisa: Idyllic Island in the Togean Archipelago Pulau Poya Lisa/ Poya Lisa Island   Poya Lisa...

Rabu, 13 Mei 2015

WONDERFUL MORAMO WATERFALL INDONESIA

Situated within the Tanjung Peropa Nature Reserve at the  Sumber Sari Village, Moramo District, in the Konawe Regency, some  60km from Kendari, capital city of South Sulawesi,  is the Moramo Waterfall,  one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Indonesia. Formed by thousands of  years of natural processes, the waterfall truly offers a magnificent view of rushing water cascading over huge granite boulders with ...

WONDERFUL MOUNT DEMPO INDONESIA

At 3,195 meters above sea level, Mount Dempo is the highest mountain in South Sumatra. Along with Mount Marapi on Sumatra, (not to be confused with Mt. Merapi in Central Java),  Mt. Dempo is the highest peak in the Bukit Barisan mountain range that stretches along the entire island of Sumatra, forming tis backbone. After sipping a cup of hot sweet tea in the cool dawn, listening to birds chirp in the trees and watching the  sun slowly...

The Twin Lakes: Double The Splendor indonesia

It is not one but two highland lakes which are the main attractions here. The Lakes of Danau Diatas (Lake Above) and Danau Dibawah (Lake Below) are beautiful natural wonders separated by only a few hundred meters. Located over 1000 meters above sea level, the lakes are covered with a thick mist giving them an eerie beauty. The soil surrounding the lakes comes from volcanic ash from eruptions of Mt Talang. Come here to relax and take in some...