Month: August 2010

The Exotique Amboina

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Ambon Maluku is one of the oldest provinces in Indonesia’s history. Maluku name itself is taken from the word al-Mulk, which means Land of the Kings. Maluku Islands, known for its abundant natural wealth, especially spices, which was then targeted by many countries such as the Dutch and Portuguese colonizers. Ambon city is an island and the capital city of Maluku, internationally known as Amboina. In 1513, the Portuguese were the first Europeans to land in Ambon, and it became the new centre for Portuguese activities in Maluku following their…

The Nirvana Before Eruption

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Mount Kelud Today, Mount kelud is very phenomenal with its new dome that exists from its lake. To reach Mount kelud, the visitors can use motorcycle and the direction come from Kediri to Wates continued to Margomulyo – Bambingan till Jurang Gelap or Mount Pedot. From Jurang Gelap till the new dome of Mount kelud is about 2 km and you can go on foot. Mount kelud has change, it had green crater before explode, but today the beautiful crater is gone and turn up new crater that different from…

Jangkar Harbor

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Jangkar Harbor It’s one of the harbors in Situbondo. You can see the attractive tourism object among other things shippier for the ship to dock in, with destination Situbondo to kalianget (Madura). Then you can see lighthouse here. In the western of the harbor, you will see the action of fish. If you want fresh fish you can buy it here. Jangkar harbor is located in Asembagus district, Situbondo, about 10 km to the eastern of Situbondo regency center. More info visit: www.eastjava.com

Health Museum of Dr. Adhyatma, MPH

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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 Sightseeing Aroung Mundu Park

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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…

The Path To Morotai Island

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Morotai Island Morotai island, is an island and definitive regency in Halmahera, North Maluku, which is the Northest island in Indonesia. During the 15th century and 16th, Morotai under the powerful influence of the Sultanate of Ternate. This is the core of a large area called the Moro, which include coastal islands of Halmahera and close to Morotai to the south. This island became the airfield for the Japanese during World War II. This island was taken over by the force of United States in September 1944, and being used…

Health Museum of Dr. Adhyatma, MPH

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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,…

Navy Museum Surabaya

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Museum TNI-AL Loka Jala Crana At early begin, Loka Jala Crana Museum was build on September 19 1969 by the name of Navy Museum, which is legalized by Mrs. R Mulyadi. According to its name, the navy museum was dedicated to the navy cadets as a history lesson to study for. As the time goes by, the museum change become TNI-AL Museum or Navy Museum on July 10, 1973. Finally, on the last changes this museum is already change to be Navy Loka Jala Crana Museum on October 6, 1979.…

The Step To The Waterfall

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Kakek Bodo Waterfall Aesthetic Forest is a result of a combination of several factors such as location, vegetative configuration, fauna and environments. This means that we can find harmonious natural life inside the aesthetic forest, full of peace among its supporting factors in the form of vegetative and living natural earth crust. By enjoying the combined natural factors presented, created by God The Almighty, we can more appreciate his blessings we can even feel more peaceful and safe amidst his creations which is untouched by human evil hands. Its natural…

The Historical Tidore

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Tidore Tidore is a city and archipelago in North Maluku,west of the larger island of Halmahera. This archipelago is famous since the colonialism era for its best cloves and nutmeg. Before Islam came to the archipelago, Tidore known by the name of Duko Kie, which means the mountainous island. The word of Tidore comes from the combination of two series of words and language, Tidore language and Arabic in Iraqi dialect. In Tidore, To Ado re, has meaning, ‘I have arrived’ and Arabic Iraqi dialect, Anta thadore which means ‘you…