Ternate and Tidore: Where The Cloves Made The History

Since early of the last millennium, the small islands of Ternate and Tidore in the Moluccas were the only source for cloves in the world. Indian, Arab, Chinese and Javanese merchants used to call on these islands to carry home this precious cargo which sold at exorbitant prices in Europe and the Orient. Cloves, together with nutmeg and mace from the Banda islands were used to flavor and preserve food, as medicines and even as aphrodisiacs. But after the Crusades, the trade route to the Far East was blocked for…

Ijo Temple, Sleman – Yogyakarta

Ijo temple is located at the top of the hill known as Gumuk Ijo, the highest hill in Prambanan. Bukit Ijo is on 410 meter above sea level, and it has 357,402 – 395,481 meter above sea level. If we stand on the temple and take a look at to the south, we can see valley with abrupt terrace or escarpment, however it has magnificent panorama to be seen. Ijo Temple is consists of several temples with leveled terrace. The most sacred terrace is on the back yard and on…

Romodang Beach, Bangka

Romodang Beach Romodang beach is located in Belinyu area, north Bangka 77 km from Sungailiat. We can see the very dramatic sunset at noon from this beach and those who like fishing, this is the perfect place to go for it. Moreover, this beach is always visited by those who want to spend time with family and friends for recreational holiday. One of characteristics from this beach is on the stone gate before reaching the beach. Local society call this gate as “Batu Belah Tangkup” or sandwich stone. Another characteristic…

Go To Komodo Tour, Flores

Flores is a world that opens and welcomes you and worth to visit. Visit Flores is an opportunity that comes once in your life. It presents a wonderful nature. Its home of volcanoes, lakes (much known is three color lakes Kelimutu), many historical sites. Flores is also known for its white sand beaches. Moreover, Flores is also well known for its various motifs of Ikat weaving. It’s also the main gate to see the massive ancient living lizard Komodo dragon. Flores is also a place where you can see the…

Koka Beach, Maumere

Koka Beach is one of the attractions that located in the village (Mbengu) Wolowiro Paga district, Sikka regency, Maumere Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Koka beach is one of the many beach which has beautiful scenery and famous for a long time. The beach is located on the coast 48 kilometers south of the town of Maumere. The views of the pristine white sand beaches and blue sea is soothing allure of this beach and the clear blue waters are clearly seen. One more characteristic from Koka beach is the…

Siguntang Hill, Palembang

Compared to other areas in the vicinity, one of the attractions in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra has a higher contour, about 27 feet above sea level, and is touted as the highest position in the city. However, rather it is a privilege Siguntang Hill. Log into the region, people may think that this place is a garden complete with shady trees and benches that can be used to spend the day. But who would have thought if the Mount Siguntang is an important historic place, especially for Palembang.…

Rimbo Tarantang, Riau

Rimbo Terantang tourism forest is located in Padang Lawas village. This tourism is having marvelous nature tourism between the genuine forest and it has exotic flora. This tourism object is officially becomes the research area for nature phenomenon for both flora and fauna. This type of tourism for this forest is adventurous tourism; the visitors who come to this place are those who seek for adventure need while enjoy the fresh atmosphere, chilling situation and great sightseeing. www.indonesia-tourism.com

Sebesi Island, Lampung

Sebesi is an island in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. It rises to a height of 844 metres (2,769 ft) and it lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the Krakatoa Islands; it is the closest large island to Krakatoa, about the same area and height as the remmant of Rakata. Like Krakatoa, it too is volcanic, although there are no dated eruptions known. Unlike the Krakatoas, Sebesi has permanent streams and is inhabited. Sebesi was devastated during the 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa. Official records give…

Gili Kondo, East Lombok

Gili Bagek / Gili Kondo is a small island that located in the Water of Sambelia District (50km north of the city Selong) and it can be reached via Transat beach in Sambelia District (about 25 minutes) and Kayangan Labuhan Lombok harbor (about 45 minutes). Gili Kondo is administratively located in East Lombok, and in advance this island is managed by Perama Tour and it such quite island. At this 20 ha island, which also part of 33 gili or islands in East Lombok, at several times in a week…

Dempo Mountain, Lahat – South Sumatra

Mount Dempo is one of the natural attractions Lahat regency. The highest mountain in South Sumatra, this can be achieved directly from Palembang by private vehicle for about 6 hours, a distance of over 295 km. Can also use the public bus from Lahat to Pagar Alam (60 km), and from here followed by another bus travel a distance of 9 km up to the plantation and tea factory mountainside. You can stay in the mess that is available while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery around it. But if you…