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		<title>Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A flat island about 15 km from Manado, with a friendly people. The coral reefs off Bunaken island shouldn&#8217;t be missed while you are in Manado. These magnificent virgin reefs are still relatively unspoiled. The drop-off walls at Liang cove is not only rare in the world, with caves, gullies and caverns, harboring an immense [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-108 alignleft" title="bunaken" src="http://kaliurang.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bunaken.jpg" alt="bunaken" width="400" height="270" />A flat island about 15 km from Manado, with a friendly people. The coral reefs off Bunaken island shouldn&#8217;t be missed while you are in Manado. These magnificent virgin reefs are still relatively unspoiled. The drop-off walls at Liang cove is not only rare in the world, with caves, gullies and caverns, harboring an immense wealth of marine life. Spectacular formation of reefs begin with flat at about 5 m depth. These plunge downward to form underwater vertical crevices with often reach depth on several hundred meters. On these beautiful reefs, a wonderful collection of marine life thrives.<span id="more-107"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Bunaken reef is a chain of over 40 five star dive spots. The Marine Park is spectacular with the greatest concentration of tropical fish, coral species and world famous wall diving.<br />
Clear, warm waters (sea temperatures usually range between 27-30 degrees C), light currents and calm seas allow easy access to the underwater attraction awaiting visitors to the five-islands of the Bunaken-Manado Tua National Marine Park which sits directly offshore of Manado. Bunaken is the standout favorite, with the highest density of schooling fish and the greatest probability to see larger species such as turtles, sharks, and napoleon wrasse. There are enough sites here to keep any diver happy for over a week without going elsewhere.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Dive Sites :</span></strong><br />
Most diving takes place near Bunaken and Manado Tua, because of their many excellent sites. The following is representative of the diving in the area.</p>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Lekuan Walls (I, II, III)</strong><br />
This long wall on Bunaken is divided into three sites: Lekuan I, II and III. Together they represent the park&#8217;s best. Steep walls are marked with deep crevices, sea fans and giant sponges. The shallows are filled with fishes. The wall, often protected from stronger currents, is frequented by bumphead parrotfish, turtles, and Napoleon wrasses.</li>
<li>Mandolin<br />
Mandolin has a knockout reef crest and a wall that attracts thousands of fishes like schooling fusiliers, surgeonfish, unicornfish, and bannerfish. They are acclimated to divers and are easily approachable.</li>
<li>Bunaken Timor<br />
There are strong currents and lots of fishes on this long wall. The shallow reef isn&#8217;t as spectacular as some but there are turtles, sharks, eagle rays, and other big fishes in the blue. Overhangs and small caves mark the wall.</li>
<li>Tanjung Kopi<br />
Tanjung Kopi is a nice wall with a small school of barracuda and lots of sweetlips. Visibility in the shallows is not terrific but the numbers of fishes make up for it. Nudibranches and fire gobies are easy to spot here.</li>
<li>Siladen Island<br />
Siladen has a beautiful wall of soft corals that bloom when the current is running. The shallows are nice with lots of fishes and schooling snappers.</li>
<li>Muka Gereja<br />
Muka Gereja is a pretty site with thousands of fishes in the shallows and deeper canyons that lead to the wall.</li>
<li>Barracuda Point<br />
Barracuda Point, on northwest Montehage, is one of the furthest sites. A school of giant barracuda are regulars along with jacks and tuna.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Manado Wreck<br />
This 60m (200ft) long German merchant ship sank near Molas Beach in 1942. It sits upright with the bow at 23m (78ft). The ship is split near amidships back to the stern, exposing the wheelhouse and cargo holds. Dives finish up on a nearby shallow reef. Expect 10-15m (30-50ft) visibility.</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Getting There</span></strong><br />
Bunaken Island is easily reached from Manado by motorized outrigger boat start from Manado harbor, Molas, Kalasey and Tasik Ria beaches. The public boats from Manado to Bunaken are leaving daily around 2 p.m (depending on tide), except Sundays, from Pasar Jengki near Manado harbor. Back from Bunaken to Manado usually early in the morning, around 7-8 a.m</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where to Stay</span></strong><br />
On the island you have the choice amongst a number of homestays, with rates starting at Rp. 40 000 per day and person including full board. Some of the dive operations on Bunaken are offering more up-market accommodation, and even running water.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Moving Around</span></strong><br />
You can explore the land on foot. And you can use a boat to move from one dive sites to another sites.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dining Guide</span></strong><br />
There are several of restaurants and cafes throughout Manado and the islands. Try their specialties: seafood, bubur manado and food made of coconuts!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Souvenir Tips</span></strong><br />
Sea-related products, such as items made of seashells, corals, etc</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Other Things to See or Do</span></strong><br />
Diving, swimming, and snorkeling.<br />
Walking around on the beach.<br />
Sampling the tempting seafood cuisine.<br />
Ornithologists and amateur bird-watchers might find visiting Tangkoko Dua Sudara Nature Reserve entertaining.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Travel Tips</span></strong><br />
Entrance tags and tickets can be purchased through marine tourism operators based in Manado and in the Bunaken National Park, or can be purchased from one of three ticket counters in Bunaken and Liang villages on Bunaken Island and on Siladen Island;<br />
You should be aware that during the absolute peak season months July and August it usually gets VERY busy. Many of the better resorts and dive operators will not be able to accept walk-ins during that time since they are fully booked. Better make a reservation before; Try to hire equipment from larger firms as these tend to be more reliable, but remember the responsibility of checking the equipment is ultimately yours. Source by <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.my-indonesia.info/page.php?ic=1130&amp;id=855">www.my-indonesia.info</a></span></strong></p>
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		<title>Prambanan Temple</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prambanan, named after the village is the biggest temple complex in Java. There are 224 temples in the complex; three of them, the main temples are Brahma Temple in the north, Vishnu Temple in the south, and the biggest among the three which lies between Brahma and Vishnu temples is Shiva Temple (47 meters high). [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a class="highslide" onclick="return vz.expand(this)" href="http://kaliurang.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/candiPrambanan.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-60" style="margin: 5px;" title="candiPrambanan" src="http://kaliurang.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/candiPrambanan-300x188.jpg" alt="candiPrambanan" width="300" height="188" /></a>Prambanan, named after the village is the biggest temple complex in Java. There are 224 temples in the complex; three of them, the main temples are Brahma Temple in the north, Vishnu Temple in the south, and the biggest among the three which lies between Brahma and Vishnu temples is Shiva Temple (47 meters high).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These three ancient masterpieces of Hindu architecture are locally referred to as Prambanan Temple or Lorojonggrang Temple. One of its appeals is the wealth of sculptural detail. The well known one is on the inner wall of the balustrade, the wonderfully vital and utterly engrossing Ramayana epic.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Perhaps one of the most majestic temples in the South-East Asia, Prambanan attracts many admirers each year from abroad. Situated about 15 kilometers from Yogyakarta, the top of the main shrine is visible from a great distance and rises high above the scattered ruins of the former temples.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Prambanan is the best seen shortly after dawn or in the late afternoon. However it is still beautiful at any time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Location :<br />
Prambanan Temple or Lorojonggrang Temple located in the village of Prambanan, that the region divided between Sleman and Klaten districts.<br />
The nearest major city is Yogyakarta, 17 kilometers away. Solo is also within easy striking distance.<br />
Yogyakarta’s airport is just ten kilometers from Prambanan. A taxi direct to the site should cost about Rp 50,000.<br />
There are regular buses from Yogyakarta’s Umbulharjo bus station (30 minutes), as well as a wide variety of tour agency-operated minibuses shuttling directly to Yogya’s backpacker haunts.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Route :<br />
From Adusucipto Airport &#8211; Go to East &#8211; Route to Solo Street and 20 Kilometers, about 20 minute after Air Port.</p>
<p>From : <a title="Prambanan Official Site" href="http://www.borobudurpark.com/prambanan.php" target="_blank">Prambanan Official Site</a></p>
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		<title>Welcome To Kaliurang</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaliurang is located in the foot hills of the south Plawangan from the slopes of Merapi Mountain, north of the city of Yogyakarta, the cool and beautiful can be found at this location. At the time of the holiday, many local people and tourists who visited the region in the most cold porvinsi in yogyakarta [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4" style="margin: 5px 5px auto 0pt;" title="kaliurang" src="http://kaliurang.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/kaliurang-300x227.jpg" alt="kaliurang" width="300" height="227" />Kaliurang is located in the foot hills of the south Plawangan from the slopes of Merapi Mountain, north of the city of Yogyakarta, the cool and beautiful can be found at this location. At the time of the holiday, many local people and tourists who visited the region in the most cold porvinsi in yogyakarta this.</p>
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