Enjoy a day on the island of Day

From a distance it seems so smooth shoreline wave carved small fine wag shoreline. Frame a view of the beach, dune island green, and crystal water bath. Everything is so charming, simple, honest, and confirms once again that natural resigned in humans.

For you lovers of nautical tourism may already be familiar with Bali, Lombok, or Raja Ampat. However, did you know that in South-East Sulawesi there is an island that is not less beautiful with the third tourist destination ? The island has a fascinating maritime landscape and nature was still natural.

Today the island is located in the eastern part of the District Soropia, Kendari. This beautiful island is one of a cluster of islands, namely Bokori Island, the Island, Island Saponda Land, and Sea Island Saponda. The beautiful islands of the closely spaced.

Today the island became one of the favorite places of nautical tourism in Southeast Sulawesi province, despite the fact that the island is uninhabited, as quoted from page Indonesiatravel.

Day Island in the oral traditions of local communities to save a bit of an interesting myth. Previously spoken in this island sits a beautiful angel dressed in red semenawan incredible allure of natural beauty.

Today the island is a dive site that is challenging for you who like diving or snorkeling at a depth of 7 to 8 feet. The water is so crystal clear shine that allows you to watch the stunning underwater beauty. Seaweed and coral reefs in these waters is also awesome because arranged neatly arranged like a gardener reliably.

Marine parks in the region rich in marine life, from small to large. You can meet some beautiful colored fish, such as clown fish, angel fish, fire shrimp, shrimp anemo, ascidians, sea rose , and nudibranchs . If lucky, you may see Electrik clamp, the sea shells that give off light at night. There is also a fish that is almost extinct, coral trout include some lean fish and cuttlefish. Maybe you see the attraction of a rare turtle that swims in the sea .

Today the island is a perfect place for those who crave tranquility from the busy routine of city life and fatigue. Heaven the small size of 15.9 hectares have clear water shimmering glass bath at a temperature of 28 to 34 degrees Celsius. Fine, white sand here will invite you to walk barefoot on the edge of the beach.

Around the island there are some amazing dive sites. Not only have one or two but 13 different dive sites that will surely make you linger menjajalnya keindahanya. Witness the fascinating underwater beauty with diverse marine life will be an experience you never forget.

Surrounding islands, such as Island Saponda Saponda Land and Sea Island, had an awesome dive location and the distance is only about 50 meters. Other points you can find Labuan Peropa seaboard. For those who like fishing then you can hire a local fishing boat to take you to Saponda. The fish that you can fishing in this island is usually a fish screen or sailfish.

If you want something more lightweight so it can get around the island to watch the variety of birds that fly maleo looking for an opportunity to catch their prey in the water. If lucky, maybe here you can watch turtles lay their eggs. The island is also an attractive location for photography lovers. Shooting your camera to capture the beauty of the Island Day every curve.

Turning Tradition Entertaining Guests of Remote Village Belaraghi

Go to Belaraghi, a traditional village that still retains almost all aspects of society Ngada tradition, should be done in addition to his village the morning because the main purpose of authenticity and also all the people who passed on the progress along the road to Aimere so interesting .

Famous for bondage Ngada attractiveness society who choose to maintain a traditional lifestyle. Actually we never know their ability to be able to have a variety of things like other contemporary societies. However, clearly they seem quite happy with what they got. On the cusp of authenticity and is carried away from the popularity of traditional villages, such as museums Belaraghi Ngada people's lives. Life apart from the crowd with a landscape into a natural fortress that once the bridge is not easily traversed.

In one aspect of interest, this remoteness becomes an advantage because of her originality and authenticity of this village will no longer be guaranteed and modern change too fast. On the other hand, the landscape is not easy still require the development of infrastructure and facilities responsible.

Trekking is an adventure visiting Belaraghi opener . You can choose one of two alternative tracks available. If you want to conquer the universe might Flores then track 11 km could be a tribute to all ages. If the time becomes a variable rather expensive then lines 2 or 3 miles was a struggle to be paid accordingly.

For residents Belaraghi , met guests who visit their village like love at first sight. They are welcomed with joy and longing to pour all their guests look forward to providing treats honor. At the guest house, boiled potato, banana, and taro served with coffee or wine. Flores chili sauce not forget to include the simple dishes. Before long, lunch is part of the tradition Ti'i ebunusi ka, which "serves to ancestors", presented at the expense of a wild boar that many people kept Flores.

Meaning for the citizens Belaraghi visitors are guests, not tourists. Therefore, no half-hearted attitude of reverence and performed in a guest house, one sao, one of the most sacred because guests are introduced to the ancestors. Residents Belaraghi committed retain their traditional form, not solely for tourists but there was no desire to change the tradition of thatched roofs and fibers into zinc and parabolic antenna and electric milling fontanel their traditional sacred houses.

Sixteen traditional houses which they maintain are arranged in two row facing each other. Interestingly, in Belaraghi, the courtyard in front of the house is higher than the foundation of the leaf thatch-roofed house. Five of them nicknamed the Pu'u sao, or the origin of which has a small house ornaments at the end of the roof . Five other home is the last house sao lobo or ornament that has a human body on its roof. The rest is called sao kaka, where the word "kaka" means sharing. Sao kaka treated as a child of the original house and the last house.

In Belaraghi there are five clans or families with each ngadhu and bhaga. Ngadhu is an umbrella as the male with its role to protect and provide shade, became a symbol of male ancestors. When carved from a tree trunk in the forest and brought to the village, the women had to enter the house because of all of the ancestral spirits of men coming toward the middle of the stem ngadhu .

Bhaga is a symbol of ancestral women with smaller umbrella shape. However, the male citizens alone will put in place a sacred umbrella bhaga by ngadhu.

As with all communities in Flores, stacked rock formations as strong knit megalithic tradition, is a symbol of the lines of communication between humans and ancestral spirits. In addition ngadhu and bhaga, large altar table called lenggi, used to be stored in each traditional village functions solve the problems between clans in the village.

Lodged when your time a little more flexibility when in Ngada . Residents Belaraghi be very happy to receive you. Bajawa, start the trip from the village near Bajawa Beiposo. The path along the 11 miles to the direction of the only controlled by local guides . When you want to through a short path, via southern seaside village, Aimere , and into the north through the village street with ornate traditional house. Belaraghi Paukate is the nearest village, separated a distance of about 3 miles, but through the hills which reveal vast southern oceans.

Let Challenging Waves in the Sea of ​​Calm

As a haven for surfers, Batu Karas is a mixture of beach stones and beach Pangandaran Sharks. The beach is suitable for swimming and surfing, as Batu Karas not only offers calm water but also challenging waves.

Is a blend of beauty and harmony. Some people call it a small Bali , because it offers the same experience but little challenge. Located about 40 kilometers or an hour's drive from Pangandaran, a beautiful black sand beach is a perfect vacation spot because the atmosphere is quiet compared to Pangandaran or even Bali.

Batu Karas has been popular among the surfers, nationally and internationally. In addition to the relatively flat beaches, Batu Karas also has a small bay, so that surfers do not have to paddle too far to the point of beginning of the incident wave. For beginners there are plenty of surf equipment rental place simultaneously with experienced instructors who can teach you everything you need to know about surfing. So, no matter whether you are a professional surfer or have never surfed or not at all, you can still try to catch the wave of the beautiful Batu Karas.

Generally, there are three commonly known surfing spot among surfers; Coral, and Bulak Bendak Legok Pari. Corals, literally meaning stone, which may originate from many rocks are located coast, the opportunity to surf in this beach is only obtained when the water was high tide. Legok Pari is the most favorite surf spot and beach are perfect for beginners because it is relatively safe beach and the waves are not too high. For professional surfers, Bulak Bendak is where they choose. Here, the waves can create long and high walls. To get Bulak Bendak you have to ride a boat at a cost of about Rp. 200,000.

Batu Karas not only be enjoyed by surfing only, but a place where you can enjoy jet skiing, banana boat and train ride horses on the beach. But it's just a few examples that you can do at this beach . For those who like adventure, Batu Karas offers several places suitable for camping and hiking . For a more challenging adventure, you can ask the locals to take you to Coral Nunggal, a secluded beach with a spectacular view dotted by large rocks and tall.

Batu Karas is the right vacation spot for anyone. Walking on the beach at sunset, enjoy a coffee at "stall" in the afternoon, spent the day with watching your children build sand castles on the beach or just sunbathe while bathed in sunlight.

Surfing may be the first thought in mind when you hear Batu Karas, and if you can not surf, you can learn at this beach. With so many types of waves and places to choose from, surf the Batu Karas is not only interesting, but also fun .

There are several types of water sports and beach activities that you can do on the beach such as jet skiing , banana boat rides , snorkeling , fishing , swimming , horse cart ride on the beach and have fun in the shallow beach . There are also places where you can camp and do a little hiking or jungle .

Mystery Founder Ratu Boko

SITE Boko itself is still a mystery about the historical. No one knows who archaeologist who founded the site, as well as who the kings that reigned in Kraton Ratu Boko.

"If the history has not been solved, it is still a mystery," said Didik Tri Ardianto, Boko TWC Operational Staff.

However, there is little enlightenment about Kraton Ratu Boko. Ratu Boko is an archaeological site in the form of relics of the kingdom of Mataram from the 8th century, the forerunner of the founder of Borobudur and Prambanan.

Historically, Kraton Ratu Boko was used during the Sailendra dynasty before the King Samaratungga (founder of Borobudur) and Rakai Pikatan (founder of Prambanan Temple).

Inscriptions found at the site was issued by the Rakai Panangkaran in 746-784 AD . Ratu Boko called Abhayagiri Wiraha. Abhaya means "no danger", giri means "hill", and the monastery means "dormitory or place". Thus, the Abhayagiri Vihara means" dormitory or monastery for Buddhist monks located on a hill filled with peace (no danger )".

The next period, between the years 856-863 AD, Abhayagiri Vihara was renamed the Palace and fortifications Walaing by King vassal (subordinate) named Rakai Walaing Kumbayoni Pu. Siwagrha inscription mentions this place as a fortress consisting of a pile of hundreds of stone by Balaputra.

From the 10th century until the 16th century there was no news related to Walaing palace. The story continues on 90 years later. In 1790, Van Boeckholtz find any archeological ruins site Kraton Ratu Boko. One hundred years later, FDK Bosch conduct research and report the results of his research entitled Van Ratoe Kraton Boko.

Since then, the site was known as Kraton Ratu Boko. Kraton Ratu Boko name itself comes from the word meaning palace of the royal palace, the Queen means king , Boko means stork .

"Who is the King Stork ? Name a ruler or a bird, sleepy Nobody knows," he said .

Hidden Paradise in the Heart of the Coral Triangle

Paradise underwater, so under the terms of the beauty of the sea in the Komodo National Park is also identical to the rare Komodo. Komodo National Park underwater park located in East Nusa Tenggara have already been known to the world as one of the world class diving locations with the potential of marine ecosystems extraordinarily rich.

Komodo National Park is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle ( Coral Triangle), an area with a rich and diverse marine biological highest in the land.

There are numerous locations or point dive in Komodo National Park, with the conditions and characteristics that are different. Therefore, the role of the driver or mentor diving and security standards must be observed when dive underwater paradise in the Park. Location diving spread from the seas around Labuan Bajo, Komodo Island and Rinca Island. In Labuan Bajo, some famous diving point is Sebayur Small, Small Sabolon, Sabolon Big, and Small Seraya.

The beauty of Telaga Cebong (tadpoles) As Cloud Top

Ponds arguably Cebong pond above the clouds. How not, this lake is located in a village with an altitude of 2,300 m above sea level, not far from the Dieng Plateau. The village name is Sembungan, located in the District Kejajar, Wonosobo regency, Central Java Province. 

Sembungan village is known as the highest in Java with an area of ​​2.65 km and is inhabited by approximately 1,400 people. Of course, finding the lake at altitude is a blessing. Moreover, if the lake is too watery clear , has panoramic views, as well as abundant fish inhabited. Blue sky and green hills around reflected on the surface of the lake is clear and calm.

Enjoy the beauty of the farm population in the surrounding hills that flank the lake. The green color dominates the landscape with interesting contours. Cool, clean mountain air pollution free would be good for kesehatan.Tak only that, you also can enjoy the beauty of the lake with a boat ride. The boat ride over the mountain course will be a different experience in the history of your trip.

This is one place that may make you give thanks for the beauty of his creation . The water in the lake is very clean and clear Cebong because it is not mixed by the sulfur as it did on the lake color. With a depth of approximately 2-4 meters, the lake offers a Cebong fish are abundant and can be fished. Interestingly, some people fishing in this lake does not use bait. They are quite throw the hook and the capital of luck, they will attract the eye of the hook such that a fish caught on a hook.

Sound impossible ? In fact, this way of fishing activities do exist in the lake tadpole. You can buy the fish the angler at a low price, even negotiable. Usually tourists visit Ponds Cebong after watching the sunrise. When down the hill, it looked beautiful lake from a height as to invite anyone to come.

Do not miss immortalize the beauty of the hiking trail to Mount Sikunir this. Cebong pond so named because it first found a lot of frogs (tadpoles) on the banks of the lake. From the shape was a bit like a tadpole. For the people around, this lake is the source of life. In addition to the fishing area, the lake water is also used for irrigation purposes. Water lake residents irrigating vegetable gardens, such as a potato field, Carica, cabbage, carrots, beans, and others.

Volcano peek Beauty & Marine Park Dazzled

Manado Tua Island with Bunaken Island, Siladen, Mantehage, and Nani is a group of islands that make up the National Park Bunaken - Manado. Approximately 89 065 hectares of the national park is located not far from the city of Manado, capital of North Sulawesi province. Waters in this area has spectacular panoramic underwater so it is not wrong if it hosted the first World Ocean Conference in 2009.

Bunaken - Manado is one spectacular dive sites in the world . Islands close to each other but separated by a deep trench 1,200 meters. The waters of these islands is water that is free from garbage and other waste pollution usually comes from the city. This national park is protected from various types of fishing and reef fishing especially well with the use of explosives, as reported from Indonesia Travel.

Manado Tua Island can be reached by boat approximately one hour from downtown Manado is about 10 miles from the city of Manado. Manado Tua Island different from other islands in Bunaken - Manado. Different because of the volcano covered with green trees and shade. Plains were in the water with a slope of 5 to 30 meters and split a rock wall with a depth of 25 to 50 meters into the sea floor and a large cave. Sambangi directly and see for yourself how the park is truly amazing.

Manado Tua Island in addition to having a perfect sea gardens and rich marine life , also has a history of tribal existence Bowontehu related . According to historical records , the tribe is already on the island of Manado Tua approximately 1623. Formerly the island of Manado Tua Bowontehu inhabited by tribes , the island is known as Manarow and people from ethnic Sangir old .

The island has about 3,200 inhabitants and mostly subsistence farmers and fishermen. Manado Tua has an active community to preserve damaged reefs with the help of the local government. The reefs here can be a shelter small fish from predators. Nusantara Diving Club organized in 1985 aims to urge the Ministry of Environment to undertake the protection and preservation of the variety of marine life in the waters of Manado Tua.

Manado Tua Island has a tropical climate with rainfall ranging between 2000-3000 mm per year . Marine park itself is inhabited variety of rare marine life including dugongs, dolphins and various species of ornamental fish such as Hippocampus sp, giant clams, as well as hawksbill and green turtles . For this type of coral are dominated by Pocilopora sp, sp Seriaattopora, Pachyseris sp, Porites sp, Fungia sp, sp Herpolitha, Holomitra sp, sp Galaxea, Pectinia sp, sp Lobophyllia, Echinopora sp, and Tubastrea sp.

Both on land and under the sea , Manado Tua has outstanding views . In its waters you can find large fish such as napoleon wrasse, giant trevally, eaglerays, snappers, and groupers. Currents in the waters of Manado Tua sometimes quite strong, experienced divers only be allowed to dive here.

On the east coast of Manado Tua is in Cape Coral Coffee precisely in the plains below the sea there is a fish and Blacktail barracuda barracuda, as well as a large number of schools of fish. Tanjung Coffee is also a place where hundreds of turtles laying eggs on the full moon.

For those of you who can not swim can do snorkeling and watch the underwater life which is decorated with various types of marine life by using a glass submarine. In this island there is also a place for jogging, mountain bikes and camping facilities.

Other tourist activities to do in this place, among others enjoying the park with a boat ride around the mirror (catamarans), underwater photography, as well as recreational water sports such as sailing boat ( boating screen ), and jet skis.

For land activities you can enjoy a panoramic view of Manado Tua with touring, camping, jogging, biking, hiking and sunbathing. Manado Tua Island is also famous for its views of the sun rising and setting of the charming.

Time to yourself to get up in the morning to jog while waiting for the sun rises on the eastern horizon. In the afternoon after finished diving , snorkeling and boat around the island, you can relax on the beach waiting for sunset golden brown, looks beautiful when captured with your camera.