Sorong, Papua

Sorong Sorong is a city and regency in West Papua. The name Sorong comes from the word Soren. Soren in the Biak Numfor language, means the deep and bumpy sea. Soren word was first used by tribes Biak Numfor who sailed in the past by sailboats from one island to another until once again return and settled in the Raja Ampat Islands. These people of Numfor Biak who gave the name “Land Maladum” as Soren which was then pronounced by the Thionghoa merchants, European missionary, Maluku people and Sanger Talaut…

Around Padusan Forest

Padusan Forest Padusan tourism is located in Padusan village, Pacet district. This location can reach by any vehicle. Padusan is a fresh place because there are many kinds of teak trees and has an international level of swimming pool. This natural warm swimming pool, is the present of natural jungle that can bring peaceful feeling in our heart. This location is also equiped by some facilities such as; playground, bath room, toilet, rest room, etc. This tourism area is often visited by many visitors to get fresh and cool air.…

Sumenep Royal Palace

Sumenep Palace One hundred meters eastern of Adipura Park is the location of Museum and Keraton (Palace) Sumenep. The old building on the right side of the road is a place for keeping a gold carriage, a gift from Queen of England to Sumenep King. Beside that, it is also used to keep other inheritance, like; old chairs, old table and the other inheritance. Sumenep Royal Palace (Keraton) is listed in front of Museum. This palace was built in 1762 in the reign of Tumengung Arya Nata Kusumo I. It…

One Stop Fishing

Delta Fishing Delta fishing is the appropriate place to be the venue of birthday party, reunion, gathering, garden party, games, meeting or out bound and some occasions. Delta Fishing have some facilities to complete the enjoyment like free wi-fi Internet, swimming pool, stall, playground : watercycle, rowing boat, trampoline, out bound and many more. Those who are fishing at the ponds can ask the waiter to cook the fishes, there are optional menus like roasted fish, fried fish, sweet and sour or spices. There are some ponds with different kind…

The Exotic Of Banda Islands

Banda Islands Banda archipelago consists of ten volcanic islands scattered in the Banda Sea, ± 140 km south of the island of Seram and 2000 km from east of Java. The islands consist of consists of Lontor Island, Volcano Islands, Neira Island, Ay Island, Rhun Island, Hatta island, Syahrir Island, Manukang Island, Kurukan Island, Nailoka Island and Ship Island. This archipelago is located in Maluku Province, with the largest city of Bandanaira. Until the mid-19th century, the Banda Islands were the only source of nutmeg spice. Portuguese was thefirst European…

Peta Monument Blitar

PETA Monument In 1945, Blitar city has become the center of PETA rebellion army, fight against Japan army that is leading by a Soedanco Soepriyadi. To honor the hero, it built a Monument, which located in front of ex-PETA station, precisely in Soedanco Soepriyadi Street. The monument is formed a man statue that raise his right hand, as the symbol that he never give up to fight. The statue seems wear Japan army uniform, complete with his hat. This monument is aimed to memorized this hero in order to support…

Health Museum of Dr. Adhyatma, MPH

Health Museum of Dr. Adhyatma, MPH In order to save and to maintan the nation’s cultural heritage, the Ministry of Health of Indonesia through the Center for Research and Technology Development and Health Services in Surabaya, initiated a health museum since 1990. The museum collects and displays health historical items since the earlier time until now. Formally on September 14, 2004, the Minister of Health inaugurated the museum and named “Health Museum of Dr. Adhyatma, MPH – MOH”. In regard to these efforts, have also realized even more advanced age,…

The Situation On Mundu Park

Mundu Park Mundu Park has become a new recreational park for the citizens of Surabaya. An area of 5500 square meters located on Jl. Tambaksari and become a new icon to complete the number of parks in Surabaya. Surabaya city government wants to increase open space for the people of the city. By increasing the new park, hope it can be an option for the civilian to get cheap and healthy facilities. This park is being use for family recreational park and become one of the green open space for…

Seram Island

Seram Island Seram Island or Seran island or Serang island is located on the north island of Ambon, Maluku Province. The main town is Masohi, the capital of Central Maluku district. In this island there are several ports: Amahai, Masohi Kairatu, and harbor people like Tehoru, Bula, Slide, and Piru. The indigenous people who live in Seram island is Alifuru people, but there are other inhabitant who live in there with different culture. Most of the population is Seram island is Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, or beliefs of Animism. Manusela tribe…

What’s On August

Calender Of Event East Java Province covering a land area of some 48km2 consist of 78 small and big islands including Madura Island. The number of population is 34,5 million people comprising many ethnics like; Javanese, Madurese, Tenggerese, Osing, Arab and Chinese. They can live together peacefully. The variety of tourist attractions either cultural or natural makes the region as an interesting tourist destination to visit. A large number of customs, traditions and religious ceremonies in East Java routinely held every year are wonderful attractions to see and they are…