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.
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.

The Dive Sites :
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.

• Lekuan Walls (I, II, III)
  This long wall on Bunaken is divided into three sites: Lekuan I, II and III. Together they represent the park’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.
• Mandolin
  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.
• Bunaken Timor
  There are strong currents and lots of fishes on this long wall. The shallow reef isn’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.
• Tanjung Kopi
  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.
• Siladen Island
  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.
• Muka Gereja
  Muka Gereja is a pretty site with thousands of fishes in the shallows and deeper canyons that lead to the wall.
• Barracuda Point
  Barracuda Point, on northwest Montehage, is one of the furthest sites. A school of giant barracuda are regulars along with jacks and tuna.

• Manado Wreck
  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.

Getting There
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

Where to Stay
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.

Moving Around
You can explore the land on foot. And you can use a boat to move from one dive sites to another sites.

Dining Guide
There are several of restaurants and cafes throughout Manado and the islands. Try their specialties: seafood, bubur manado and food made of coconuts!

Souvenir Tips
Sea-related products, such as items made of seashells, corals, etc

Other Things to See or Do
Diving, swimming, and snorkeling.
Walking around on the beach.
Sampling the tempting seafood cuisine.
Ornithologists and amateur bird-watchers might find visiting Tangkoko Dua Sudara Nature Reserve entertaining.

Travel Tips
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;
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 www.my-indonesia.info

A park in the broad set of more than 100 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta; There is a miniature island in the Indonesian province that represent the entire complex is the idea of Madam Tien Soeharto.

In the school holidays, the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in miniature Park) is visited by many people in the country and overseas tourists.

With the price of tickets, the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in miniature Park) attractions are so cheap.

* Ticketing source by www.tamanmini.com, article and foto by www.kaliurang.org

Photo source : www.citraindahrumahku.com

Mekarsari Park collecting various types of fruit trees from various regions in Indonesia, located in Jalan Raya Cileungsi-Jonggol, Bogor district, West Java, Indonesia. To go to this place for about one hour from Jakarta. Once in the Mekarsari Park that the extent of approximately 264 hectares, we can choose various types of package tours.
Hits can be started using the train around to witness the collection of plants. During the round, we will pass some interesting objects, such as:  seedling area, hotbed area, outbound area, vegetable gardens, fishing ponds, fruit plants in the pot, melon gardens, salak gardens, rambutan gardens, lime gardens, jackfruit gardens, star fruit gardens, and others.

Photo source : www.potlot-adventure.com

Mekarsari Park at this time is collecting thousands of several plant species. Besides the fruit trees planted in accordance with the original, there is also the fruit of the plant is the result of the creation of its own Mekarsari  Park laboratory. Some products that have been generated from this laboratory has been successfully attracting visitors, and even have a superior product.

Mekarsari Park will be equipped with a waterpark in the near future, that future visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of water fruit nuances. Waterpark in Mekarsari Park will be built integrates with the tour boat and the area of water games, which stood on the land area of 4.4 hectares. Waterpark planned to be different this waterpark with existing and elsewhere in Indonesia.

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For information and reservations, please come to Jl. Raya Cileungsi – Jonggol Km. 3, Cileungsi, Bogor, Indonesia.

Contact  :
Phone : 021-8231811, 021-8231812, 021-8231813
Faximile : 021-8231475

The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon. Later, it was also dedicated to protecting other species, including marine animals. The islands of the national park are of volcanic origin.  Futher  information click  http://www.new7wonders.com

If you’re craving a break but feeling the squeeze, don’t panic. It is possible to travel on a budget without compromising on quality. By following a few simple rules and choosing your destination wisely you can still get away and avoid the middling crowd.

Rule one: Be flexible on dates. Travel mid week and outside of school holidays if at all possible.

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Rule three: Research, research, research. Use as many travel comparison sites as possible to vastly increase your chances of scraping a rock-bottom deal. Check out the offers of travel agents in your local high street; they’re often desperate to compete with the online agencies and will put in that extra effort to get you a deal. Finally, try booking your flight and accommodation separately through the no-frills airlines and specialist hotel comparison sites.

Rule four: Choose your destination carefully. While there’s something to be said for simply going to wherever the flights are cheapest, if you get there and find it costs £6 for a pint, it’s not exactly going to do wonders for your bank balance.

Source: World Travel Guide

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.

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.

Prambanan is the best seen shortly after dawn or in the late afternoon. However it is still beautiful at any time.

Location :
Prambanan Temple or Lorojonggrang Temple located in the village of Prambanan, that the region divided between Sleman and Klaten districts.
The nearest major city is Yogyakarta, 17 kilometers away. Solo is also within easy striking distance.
Yogyakarta’s airport is just ten kilometers from Prambanan. A taxi direct to the site should cost about Rp 50,000.
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.

Route :
From Adusucipto Airport – Go to East – Route to Solo Street and 20 Kilometers, about 20 minute after Air Port.

From : Prambanan Official Site

Another explanation is that this name comes from two words “bara” and “beduhur”. The word “bara” seems derived from the word Vihara. Another explanation, “bara” is derived from Sanskrit which means temple or monastery complex, and “beduhur” meaning is “tinggi/high”; or on the Bali language which means “di atas/above”. Thus, Borobudur means “monastery on the hill” that may be identified with a mountain of terraced (budhara). Other sources say Borobudur means “monastery located in the high places”.

Historians J.G. de Casparis in his dissertation for a Doctorate degree in 1950 argued that Borobudur is a place of worship. Based on the Karangtengah and Kahulunan inscription. Casparis estimate, Borobudur founder is the king of Syailendra dynasty called Samaratungga around 824 M. Building a new giant that can be completed during the daughter’s power, named Ratu Pramudawardhani. Borobudur development is estimated to take half a century.

Location:
Mungkid sub-district, Magelang regency ± 40 km distance from Yogyakarta and 10 km away from Magelang.

Route:
From Adisucipto go to enter North West Ring Road until cross Jl. Magelang and turn right until signed to Borobudur Temple.

Type of salak fruit is the most famous is “Salak Pondoh Super” and “Salak Pondoh Madu”. You do and want to learn? please come and visit Yogyakarta.

Photos and articles by : Kaliurang.org