Indonesia Travel Guide

Excellent Tourist Attractions in Indonesia

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:32:54 +0000

If you hear the word Indonesia, you are listening the name of large and beautiful country to visit. Located in the equator, Indonesia has warm climate almost a year. There are many cultures, locations, languages, and interesting spots you can see in Indonesia. So, your planning to go to Indonesia should be carefully planned based on your interest. Commonly, people will choose to go to Bali. Yes, it has been so famous as the tourist destination because it offers unique culture, exotic food, great tradition, beautiful scenery, warm people, tropical weather, and many more. The people there are very religious, so that you are supposed to know what should and should not do there.

Visiting Jakarta is also a great choice. As the capital city, it has many interesting places to see. Jakarta has several fascinating museums. You may visit National Museum which displays the great collection of artefacts and relics. Also, it has bronze and gold collection which is of the Indonesian classical period. Another museum is Fatahillah Museum located in Kota Tua Jakarta. Here you will feel like in the early 17^th century. The museum displays antique furniture, paintings, and special things you can find in Jakarta. Around Fatahillah Museum, there are Wayang Museum (puppet museum) and Ceramics Museum. Thus, you can say that there are many things you can explore in just a City. Detail planning will make your visit to Indonesia unforgettable.

Like diving? Go to Indonesia

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:21:58 +0000

As a country with more than thirteen thousand islands, Indonesia is very rich with the beaches and beautiful sceneries. Surfers around the world visit Indonesia each year to enjoy the waves. So with the divers. For them, Indonesia offers beautiful seas to be explored. Indeed, there are many other places in the world which offer diving spots, but divers will see different undersea beauty in each spot. For example, you may go to Komodo Island. Besides being very famous due to the Komodo as the world heritage, you can fall in love with the beauty of coral reefs in various sizes and colors. Then, you can see many fishes and other species like sponges, octopus, sunfish and others. a few more.

Still in the southern part of Indonesia, divers like going to Bali. It offers man beaches and diving spots. Each of them offers different characteristic of undersea scenery. You can visit as many spots as possible. Northern part of Indonesia also offers beautiful diving spots. You can go to Wakatobi for example. It is the second largest Indonesian Marine National Park. The location covers about 12,500 square kilometers. Of course, you will see fabulous things there such as coral reef, various fishes, and other unique creatures. The beaches have beautiful white sand. For the accommodation, you can find unique houses or live in remote traditional villages. Surely, your choice is correct when you decide to go to Indonesia. Do not forget to ask about what can and cannot be done before diving.

Bali Travel Information

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:17:03 +0000

Plan for a long ride to get there, as it is a 31 hour flight from New York. Bali is a wonderful area with an array of fun filled activities to choose from. It is the main tourist area of Indonesia.

Lodging in Bali ranges from small bungalows to huge fancy hotels, all with basic accommodations to meet the needs of tourists. The view from your hotel will be wonderful because of the rich beauty of the area regardless of where you choose to stay. The people of Bali are very friendly, and enjoy having visitors come to their area. Many speak English to interact with tourists. They have chosen to preserve their culture for all to see rather than change it to become like other countries. The beaches are a main attraction with surfing being one of the most popular activities. Others enjoy renting a boat for the day to relax on the open waters.Temples are a main attraction in Bali. They are called Pura. The temples provide an opportunity to explore religion and art of the culture. The people of Bali are still very religious, and it is very important that those visiting the Temples show respect for their religious beliefs.Art galleries exhibit creative and attractive art work to view. Wildlife and nature reserves are popular in Bali. Many people go to get a glimpse of the very dangerous Komodo Dragon, a large lizard that is found only in the area and is extinct. The rare Java tiger is also displayed.

There are more than 400 volcanoes in Indonesia, 128 are still active. They offer a historical view of this natural creation to observe. Botanic Gardens are also a very popular attraction. Displaying flora and fauna as well as promoting conservation, people are drawn to the beauty of such attractions.

While Indonesia is a beautiful and serene place to visit, it is strongly advised at this time to be cautious with such visits due to the possibility of terrorist attacks. If you do choose to travel to the area do not travel alone and make sure you have registered with the US Embassy.

Travel to Indonesia

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:12:13 +0000

Indonesia has valuable cultural treasure. So there are quite enough reasons for travel to Indonesia.

Beaches and Water Sports
Beaches and water sports are the prime attractions of Indonesia. Long history has endowed Indonesia with intriguing culture and evocative relics. Yogyakarta on Java Island is famous for the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Borobudur is considered one of the ancient wonders of the world while Prambanan Temples are in the league of their own. These relics remind the visitors of the glorious past of Indonesia. Jakarta, a bustling city and capital of Indonesia, is also on the island of Java. It has all the ingredients of an Eastern metropolis. Lombok is known for its beautiful beaches and a large, looming volcano. Bali is appreciated for its rugged coastlines and sandy beaches. Ubud, which lies in Bali, is the treasure trove of Indonesian culture. As for the water sports, one can enjoy a slew of water sports like skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling and more.

Climate
Indonesia, having tropical climate, has not much difference in temperature in different parts of the year. As all tropical places, it also has hot and humid climate. Hills are bit cooler than the plains. Driest weather is from June to September, while the western monsoon brings the rainfall, from December to March. Rainstorms occur all year.

Language & Religion
The sole official language here is Indonesian, known as Bahasa Indonesia. It is based on a dialect of Malay. Educated Indonesians can understand and speak English. People who have graduated from Islamic religious institutes know Arabic. As for religion, Islam is the dominant religion here. However, the people are tolerant of other religions.

Topography
Beauty of Indonesia lies in its archipelago which is massive in numbers. Most of the islands are still unexplored. Indonesia provides the travelers to explore the virgin lands and discover the secrets of nature that are still hidden in the realm of nature. The archipelago is so big that out of the 13,000 islands, only 1500 have been named. Java is the biggest of Indonesian islands. Most of the islands are mountainous with plains only in the coastal regions.

What great Beaches you should visit in Indonesia

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:27:51 +0000

Travelling becomes something that you cannot wait longer. Meeting new people with different background and culture is so exciting especially if you visit a country which is totally different from the place you live every day. For example, you may plan to go to Indonesia. This is a beautiful country in the equator and great place to visit for you who like to explore the beaches. This is due to the facts that Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of kilometers of coastline. The beaches become the tourist attractions with beautiful scenery.

Thousand island is a location near Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Local people called it as“kepulauan seribu”. The powdery white sand, blue water, coconut palms, and delicious foods are available for you. Accommodation is available for you who want to spend the night there. Another choice is going to Bali. It is a small island located in the east of Java. Bali has many beautiful beaches like Nusa Dua, Dreamland, and Kuta. For you who like surfing, Bali is the top destination in southern hemisphere. Go to the eastern part of Indonesia, you will see Banda Islands in Maluku Province. They are famous around the world due to their beauty. When you go there, the beaches seem to become yours because not so many people go there. In the western part of Indonesia, you will know Mentawai Islands as the heaven for the surfers. The beaches directly face the Indian Ocean, so that you will see unlimited sea. Indeed, a big earthquake stroke Mentawai few years ago, but today, the government has been trying to recover that area.