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Komodo National Park Finally Became One of The New 7 Wonders in The World

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:36:56 +0000

Komodo National Park in the NTT (Nusa Tenggara Timur), Wednesday (16/05/2012), was officially set to be one of the seven wonders of the world or the New 7 Wonders of Nature by the New 7 Wonders Foundation. “The success of the Park to be inspiring example of how a community can jointly undertake to protect an endangered species,” said the New 7 Wonders Foundation President Bernard Weber in his press release.

Weber said the number of votes via text message to a very large shows that Indonesia has expressed pride in natural heritage, which is also part of the mosaic of the world. Ambassador Komodo and Komodo Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Jusuf Kalla reveal that the process of defining the Park as the “New 7 Wonders of Nature” takes more than five months and counting for the clarification.

“Thanks to the people of Indonesia who have been faithfully sending short messages,” said Kalla. In addition to the Komodo National Park, six other wonders selected are Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Table Mountain, and Amazon (still in the process of clarification).

Comfort and enjoy at The Arsana Villa

dharma — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:33:41 +0000

Comfort and enjoy while on vacation is needed by the tourists, natural beauty of Bali island has always been a tourist attraction for holiday in Bali. The Arsana Estate Villas rests in two-and-a-half hectares of blissful seclusion in the rural hinterland of southwest Bali, villa arsana is located in canggu area and dominated by rice fields area. The Arsana Estate is hidden away in the traditional, rural village of Kaba Kaba, in Bali’s Tabanan regency. Just ten-minute drive to Nirwana Golf Course renowned as one of the best golf courses in Asia. The Arsana Estate including nearby to Tanah Lot Temple, only five minutes to arrive in Bali’s most dramatic and venerated sea temple. There are several restaurants overlooking famous Tanah Lot Temple and the sea. Facing due west one can find some of Bali’s most wonderful sunsets.

The villa is fifty minutes’ drive from Ngurah Rai international airport, and convenient for all of the island’s main tourist attractions, from Airport to the Arsana Villa through scenic rice fields and Balinese villages. The Arsana has been designed for the21st century. Its sleek, modern structures, ironwood shingle roofs, and an abundance of folding glass walls, reflect the ambience of the location and the purity of the natural surroundings.

Villa Arsana Estate comprised of a large U-shaped building and four separate pavilions, which house the four bedroom-suites complete with suite bathroom. The Arsana blends its exceptional location with luxury facilities, service and privacy is a more value from The Arsana, this intended to ensure that guests feel no need to go out from villa for top quality dining and entertainment. Large swimming pool measuring 20 x 8 meter near the main building villa, a spacious area is perfect if you have a some party here, Moreover there a mini bar with fresh drink in right of the pool. Staying at The Arsana when your holiday in bali will provide exclusive holidays, ranging from service from villa staff, villa building , and the best of beautiful natural scenery around the villa.

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Travel Tips: Prepare The First Aids When Traveling

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:54:28 +0000

This one thing should not be forgotten when you plan a vacation: Medicines. Perhaps we are people who are rarely ill, but you should still take the medicines as a precaution and first aid. I’m not a doctor, so I’ll just give tips based on personal experience. Several types of drugs and medical equipment that was always my take:

Cure wounds
First is often referred to as “red medicine”. These drugs are important when you have minor injuries. For example, when you do a snorkeling reef and feet exposed.

Band-aid
Open wounds that may be painful when exposed to water? This little thing makes you able to resume many activities during the holidays.

Cold medicine
Usually this is the kind of herbal medicine that can help prevent colds, especially when you’re on the way.

Carsick medicine
Perhaps you are among those who rarely get carsick. However, there are times when the drug is necessary when your stamina is less than the maximum, or in certain circumstances, such as you boarded the ship in bad weather and big waves.

For diarrhea
Well, that is very important especially if you like to do a culinary adventure. Maybe the food you eat does not match the stomach. There the term “Delhi belly” which is defined diarrheal illness experienced by travelers.
Flu drugs

You start sneezing when the plan is still a long vacation. That this might be your savior!

Headache medicine
Headaches can be caused by a variety of things. Maybe because you are too tired to walk the streets, too long in the hot sun, headaches can strike you. Thus, we recommend that this should always be in your bag.
Embrocation
Indonesia is very common people use ointment to treat the symptoms of pain, like headaches, colds, and so forth. You can bring eucalyptus oil, balsam oil, wind, oil wasps, or even telon baby oil, according to your taste. One thing to remember, you have to consider others when using this type of drug. Do not let the people around you feel disturbed by the smell of your ointment!

Medical equipment that was taken would depend on the person’s condition. In addition to the above types of drugs may be nothing more that you should take it as an ulcer medication, asthma medications, etc

Great ski deals for budget minded travelers

dharma — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:55:03 +0000

If you want to have a ski vacations, there so many information you may find about various ski resorts and also ski packages available on the internet. But do you know how to find the suitable ski vacations? Finding ski holidays destination is not that difficult. Finding your ski destination is quite easy however finding ski vacation that will fit to your budget can be a challenge.

If you want to have ski vacation on the budget then don’t look for them on popular ski resorts because yo will not find what you are looking for there as your budget will be lesser than the budget needed on popular ski resorts. Just look for other ski holidays, the lesser known ski resorts which deliver the same fun which you can get on popular ski resorts. Though the lesser known ski resorts is not quite popular but they offer the same like what you can have at popular ski holiday resorts but with cheaper price.

You must try to find ski holidays that will include everything on their packages like lodging, lift tickets, ski lessons, rental equipments and if possible include some meals. The point when trying to find ski vacations on the budget is that you are willing to exchange some of the things which is not necessary like eating in a fancy restaurant every day. It can be change with eating in a cheaper fast food or make your own sandwiches in your room.

Joint with a friend for renting ski equipment and join a group for ski lessons instead of having a private lessons. Other things you need to let go is staying on a lodge by the slopes. You can find some cheap motel away from the slopes if necessary. The point is having fun at your ski vacation, though you must make some adjustment to match with your budget.

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Fun and adventure diving in Bali

dharma — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:07:37 +0000

The island of Bali located around the Indian ocean and is one of the famous vacation destination in the world. Almost every year there are many people having their vacation on the island of Bali. This little paradise has attract many visitors from around the world. One of the things which drive many tourists coming to the island of Bali is its underwater beauty which consist of colorful fishes, coral reefs and other amazing sea life. In Bali this is one of the activities which popular among vacationers. Though there are many activities which can be done on the island of Bali, sure enough the experiences the underwater panorama you are encourage to go on scuba diving.

If you like to go on your scuba diving experiences then consider the island of Bali as the destination because the island has clear waters, coral reefs and also beautiful fishes. The island of Bali known for its pristine white sandy beaches but the real deal here is scuba diving which draws many tourists from around the world. Though you never been on diving adventure before, the island of Bali has many scuba diving lessons which can be easily obtain from many scuba diving instructor. From beginner lessons to expert lesson are available on the island. After just a couple of lessons, you will be able to enjoy your scuba diving experiences in the clear water of Bali. Try to have your scuba diving experiences on Padang Bay in area near from Candidasa Bali where you can enjoy the underwater view.

“tortilla” main meal “Maya”

dedy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:02:09 +0000

In Mexico, Central America, the United States and Canada, a tortilla is a flat unleavened bread made from milled corn or wheat. Made from milled corn tortilla is the North American tortilla and is widely regarded as the ‘asli’yang also the main food for the Maya.

The fact is this type of tortilla existed prior to the arrival of Europeans in the Americas, and get the name of ‘tortilla’ of the Spaniards because of its resemblance with a cake and a traditional Spanish omelet. Based on the etymology of words (etymology), the word tortilla comes from the word torta, which means a round cake. Tortillas made from wheat is a result of innovation after wheat was brought to the New World from Spain, when the area was still a Spanish colony. Bread dough is made from the water and without yeast, which is then thinned and cooked like corn tortillas.
Wheat tortilla is very similar to the unleavened bread known in the Arab Mediterranean countries of East and South Asia, though thinner and smaller in size. China is known laobing, a thick cake shaped like a pizza round, while in India there is bread made from wheat. Both are examples of other countries cake similar to a tortilla.

“Manado” City of ecotourism

dedy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:48:47 +0000

Manado is an important tourist spot for visitors. Ecotourism is the biggest attraction of Manado. Scuba diving and snorkelling at Bunaken island is also a popular attraction. Another interesting place is Lake Tondano, Lokon Mountain, Mountain and Mount Mahawu Klabat.

In the past two decades, tourism is rapidly growing into one of the mainstays of the economy. Belle of the tourism city of Manado North Sulawesi province and even the Bunaken National Park is by some people named as one of the most beautiful marine parks in the world. Bunaken Marine Park is one of a number of nature conservation areas or national parks in Indonesia. Famous Bunaken Marine Park by the formation of coral reefs are extensive and beautiful dive sites are so often used by foreign tourists. Bunaken Island is one of five islands which spread several kilometers from the coastal city of Manado. It lies only about 8 km from the mainland city of Manado and can be reached in about half to two hours, causing the National Park is easily visited.

Another prominent attraction in the city of Manado is Ban Hin Kiong Temple in the city center which was built at the beginning of the 19th century and repaired in 1970. This pagoda is located at Jalan Panjaitan. This pagoda consists of the building is decorated with carvings of dragons and flaming sticks. The best time to visit this temple is at the Lunar New Year, when on the show traditional Chinese dance. Also at the time of arrival of Chinese traditional parade, Tai Pei Kong from the 14th century. The event is a festival “Taoist” the largest annual held in Southeast Asia, thus attracting travelers from other countries. Other tourist sites are the Museum of North Sulawesi and Monument (Memorial) World War II.

A monument was unveiled in late 2007 and became the city of Manado is the new icon of Jesus Blessing Monument. The building is built on a hill in the residential Citraland Manado and has a height of 50 meters above ground level. Building initiated by Ir. Ciputra is a monument of Jesus Christ is the highest in Asia and second in the world after Christ the Redeemer.

Vacation in Bali on summer

dharma — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:35:08 +0000

The island of Bali is one such destination perfect for summer vacation. The island of Bali has only two season which is the dry and wet season. For your information, the island of Bali located among Indonesia archipelago. Pristine white sandy beaches will be the perfect spot for having summer vacation. This kind of beach can be found around the island of Bali. Other perfect spot for having summer vacation in Bali is by the Bali villas which located on the cliff front facing to the ocean or by the beachfront. There are a large number of couples and families intend to take their summer vacation though some parts of the world entering recession like some parts of Europe and America. Taking vacations during summer time are popular. They are so popular that it is likely 6 out of ten families interested in taking one.

When it times to booking a summer vacation on private villas in Bali, there are a number of ways that you can do to make your reservations. If you try to booked private villas in Bali just several days before your arrival then prepare to accept the news that you will not be able to get one for your family. Private villas on the beachfront side usually already booked way before the arrival date sometimes even months before. Find the suitable private villas on the internet. Just search for Bali beach villas on Google then you will find several villa rental agents in Bali like Hotbeachvillas.com which has many beachfront or beach view villas around the island. Browse their site and find that dream villas for your family summer vacation.

“Himeji Castle” a very valuable cultural relics

dedy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:16:05 +0000

Himeji Castle is a castle located in Himeji city, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. According to the provincial division of the old days, this palace is located in Harima-no-kuni, Shikito-gun, Himeji. Enchanting beauty of white plaster walls that dominate the palace make Himeji Castle has another name “white egret bird palace” (Japanese: Shirasagi-jo). Himeji Castle is one example of palace architecture of the early relics of the 17th century’s most important.

Himeji Castle has always escaped the danger of the fire of war and survived the fall of the castle in the hands of the enemy, so the main tower and other buildings of the palace is still much left. The Japanese government set the eight buildings, including the main towers, turrets, and Watari-Yagura at the palace complex as a state heritage. In addition, the manifold-type buildings with a total of 74 buildings inside the palace complex (27 buildings Yagura / Watari-Yagura, building 15 gates, 32 building wall) established as an important cultural heritage.

Himeji Castle is rated as the world’s cultural heritage is very valuable, so that in 1993 UNESCO entered into the Himeji Castle World Heritage Site list for the category of cultural heritage.

From a distance looks beautiful with the palace walls are white, Himeji Castle is often used as background locations filmdengan ancient Japanese history. The palace is also often used as a substitute location for the other palaces such as Edo Castle

Beautiful scenery of Lake Kerinci

dedy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:24:13 +0000

Scenery around the lake Kerinci so charming. Your eyes will not get bored seeing the clear expanse of water against the backdrop of graceful mountain ranges. In the middle of the lake looks as fishing boats were on the surface of the water is calm. In the villages around the lake, there are a number of carved stones of ancient human beings who supposedly megaliths 2,000 years ago. It was also found tetabuhan tool or drum from the age of iron and copper.
Lake Kerinci is still in the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park is the highest lake in Southeast Asia. The lake is located at an altitude of 1950 meters above sea level. With a height of nearly 2 kilometers above sea level that you can imagine how cold the water of Lake Kerinci in the morning. Even so, soak in the Lake Mountain Seven with very cold water into his own challenge for the climbers. To reach Lake Kerinci, the route can be started from the gate post Kerinci Seblat National Park, precisely in the Village Pelompek, Kayu Aro. The village is situated 1600 above sea level so the air has been felt very cold. Lake Kerinci than any one else who can not travel on the bleh miss when visiting here, the Kerinci regency.

Kerinci Regency has the potential of art and culture are very high. The potential of art that developed in this area include the art of folk music, regional songs, dances, arts Islamic nuanced, and various other traditional art forms. Here there is a regional arts groups scattered in various rural areas that include as many as 28 pieces of art theater, dance, as many as 65 pieces, 52 pieces of art music, art music qasida or tambourine as many as 48 pieces, and puppets as many as 9 units. Performing arts of the region is generally associated directly with events such as weddings serimonial, welcomed the birth of a baby, the inauguration of dwelling house, the show boys circumcision or other forms of events.