Lake Toba is in Sumatera and it is one of the most popular destinations for tourists, both domestic and international. Did you know that Lake Toba was formed 75.000 years ago when an enormous explosion occurred?Such a huge eruption probably lasted nearly two weeks.
Very few plants, animals or humans around this part of Indonesia would have survived. Toba was an anormous volcano before the explosion. The result of the explosion is a magnificent lake inside the old volcano.
Toba is probably the largest calderas on earth. Lake Toba is 100 km long and 30 km wide. There have been no eruptions of Toba since then, but large earthquakes have occurred, The most recent in 1987 along the southern shore of the lake.
Selasa, 16 Juni 2009
Minggu, 14 Juni 2009
WATU ULO BECH
Watu Ulo beach is a very beautiful beach. It is only 33 kilometers to the south from Jember, East Java. There is special thing about the beach, which is different from any other beaches in Java Island. A big stone on the the bank of beach called 'Watu Ulo' (stony snake) is unique. The clean and sandy beach is around 2 kilometers long. When you cross the mountainous jungle, either on foot or by vehicle to the west bank, you will find the beautiful while sandy beaches of Malikan called ' Tanjung Papuma '. Ther are fishing boats and local cafes. Enjoy seafood BBQ and Watu Ulo special menu. Camping is also available on the beach. Usually there are not many visitors. The beach is noisy and very busy only on the special occasions such as at New Year and Idul Fitri.
BENGKALIS
The island of Bengkalis is about 6 hours from Pekanbaru Riau, up river by ferry to the closest part of Indonesia to Malaysia. The journey up river from Pekanbaru was very interesting. It's wonderful opportunity to see life both on the river and beside the river. Huge ships and tugs pulling enormous barges dominated the river itself while house, village and timber milling factories line the shores.
Bengkalis is approximately 45 km from Malaysia. It is about 10 km long and 20 to 30 km wide and the population now stands 1.300.000. Principal activities there include shipping, agriculture and mining. For several years now Bengkalis has won awards for the cleanliness of the street and communities. Buildings, especially houses, are not quite the same as in other parts of Indonesia and more influenced by the close proximity to Malaysia.
Bengkalis is approximately 45 km from Malaysia. It is about 10 km long and 20 to 30 km wide and the population now stands 1.300.000. Principal activities there include shipping, agriculture and mining. For several years now Bengkalis has won awards for the cleanliness of the street and communities. Buildings, especially houses, are not quite the same as in other parts of Indonesia and more influenced by the close proximity to Malaysia.
Sabtu, 13 Juni 2009
BALI
Once you arrived in Bali, there are several ways to travel around the island. Taxis and rented cars ( with or without drivers ) are available through hotels and travel agent. Tour agencies and most hotels offer bus tour to major points of interest. Motorcycles and bicycles are available for rent through agencies in Denpasar, Kuta Beach and Sanur Beach. Oplets pass through areas and offer inexpensive rides.
Denpasar, the capital of the province, is the location of many community temples and the Bali Museum. Batubulan, reached in a short drive northeast of Denpasar, is the location of many sandstone shops. Celuk is the village just north of Batubulan where gold and silver work for jewellery and ornaments is done. The village of Batuan specializes in traditional painting and weaving as well as decorative wooden panels and screans.
Further north is Mas, manyof Bali's old master woodcarvers still live, work and exhibit their best work of art.Ubd, an hours driver north of Denpasar, is the location of Balinese painting. The Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) at Bedulu is an eleventh-century monastery bearyng many rock carvings, statues and bathing pool. A thousand year-old springs is still used by the Balinese in religious ceremonies and for water's curative powers. The active volcano, Mount Batur, has a beautiful view and you can hire a boat on its lake or just enjoy the scenery. Besakih, on the slope of Mount Agung, is the location of the largest and holiest temple in Bali, which one must not miss. Northwest of denpasar is Tanah Lot,where you can see the most important sea temple. sea snakes found at the base of the temple on this rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil.
Denpasar, the capital of the province, is the location of many community temples and the Bali Museum. Batubulan, reached in a short drive northeast of Denpasar, is the location of many sandstone shops. Celuk is the village just north of Batubulan where gold and silver work for jewellery and ornaments is done. The village of Batuan specializes in traditional painting and weaving as well as decorative wooden panels and screans.
Further north is Mas, manyof Bali's old master woodcarvers still live, work and exhibit their best work of art.Ubd, an hours driver north of Denpasar, is the location of Balinese painting. The Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) at Bedulu is an eleventh-century monastery bearyng many rock carvings, statues and bathing pool. A thousand year-old springs is still used by the Balinese in religious ceremonies and for water's curative powers. The active volcano, Mount Batur, has a beautiful view and you can hire a boat on its lake or just enjoy the scenery. Besakih, on the slope of Mount Agung, is the location of the largest and holiest temple in Bali, which one must not miss. Northwest of denpasar is Tanah Lot,where you can see the most important sea temple. sea snakes found at the base of the temple on this rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil.
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