Rambutan: The Unique Tropical Fruit With Hairs on The Skin

Rambutan is a tropical fruit that belongs to the family of Sapindaceae. The name of rambutan refers to the edible that produced by the tree. You need to know that rambutan is a native of Southeast Asia, and the fruit is related closely to several other edible tropical fruits such as pulasan, mamoncillo, and lychee. The name “Rambutan” comes from the Bahasa Indonesia word “rambut” which means “hair.” It is a reference to the numerous hairy protuberances that the fruit has, along with the noun-building suffix-an. While in Vietnam, this…

Indonesia Occupies The First Position of The Most Beautiful Country in The World

Indonesia’s natural beauty is no longer a secret. In fact, it has been recognized by tourists all over the world and has become an attraction for tourists to visit a country that has the nickname heaven on earth. Recently, Indonesia made an achievement by named the most beautiful country in the world by the London-based British magazine, Time Out. In the top 10 list, fourth and so on are filled by Tanzania, Mexico, Kenya, India, France, Papua New Guinea and the Comoros. To determine which countries are considered worthy of…

Cool! Ubud Enters the List of the Best Tourist Cities in the World

Ubud is ranked fourth in the list of ’25 Best Cities in the World’ version of Travel and Leisure 2021. In that list Ubud is above Kyoto to Bangkok. In the list, Ubud managed to beat popular tourist cities in other countries, such as Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, and Rome. Ubud’s position is above Kyoto, Japan and below Istanbul, Turkey. Bangkok is ranked tenth, Rome is ranked 14th, Tokyo is ranked 19th, and Seoul is ranked 23rd. Meanwhile, San Miguel de Allende city in Mexico was named the first rank of…

Best Family Travel Destinations in Indonesia

image credit to @batunightspectacular For some people, there is nothing more enjoyable than spending time with family. At the same time, it became the glue of togetherness and created beautiful memories with parents and relatives. To enjoy these happy moments, there are many ways you can do, such as visiting zoos and theme parks, doing glamor camping (glamping) in mountainous areas, or simply stayingcation at five-star hotels. Well, to add inspiration for a fun vacation with your family, here are some interesting activities you can do while traveling in several…

Tips for Picnics with the Family, Don’t Be Disappointed

Picnic is an activity that can be enjoyed alone or with your whole family, co-workers, or close relatives. If you have a plan to picnic, either to tourist destinations or public spaces, such as parks or child-friendly integrated public spaces (RPTRA), there are a number of tips you can do. Search InformationIn the current pandemic situation, some tourist spots limit visitors. Some others do not allow children to enter the tourist area. So that you and your family are not disappointed when determining the location of your trip, it’s a…

The Challenge of Maintaining a Tourist Village When It Is Growing

Indonesia has 1,838 tourist villages spread all over, based on data from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) and the Association of Indonesian Tourist Villages (Asidewi). Thousands of tourist villages are divided into four categories: pioneering, developing, advanced, and independent. Currently, many tourist villages claim their area as a tourist village. Tourist villages don’t just talk about tourist attractions. There are many challenges to maintain its status as a tourist village. The tourist village covers the area as a whole that can be packaged into a complete tourist…

The Indonesian Tourism Village Award is Event to Develop the Potential of Tourist Villages

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy encourages tourist villages to develop their tourism potential and creative economy through the 2021 Indonesia Tourism Village Award. This event is carried out as an effort to develop tourist villages as the flagship program of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to make tourist villages a national economic generator so that tourists Participants need to show their best side in this event. The competitiveness of tourist villages will increase because this award has the concept of competing for unity, competing for collaboration.…

Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Sumatra

Sumatra has a million charms that are still often overlooked. One of the largest islands in Indonesia, has various places and experiences that may not be available on other islands. Starting from islands, waters, to historical places, you can explore them. Maybe you have a dream destination in Sumatra or are looking for inspiration for your next trip, here are the 10 best tourist destinations in Sumatra: Weh Island, AcehStarting from the westernmost point of Indonesia, Pulau Weh (island). Clean white sand, clear sea water, beautiful snorkeling and diving spots.…

5 Most Popular Beaches in Garut Regency, Overlooking the Indian Ocean

Garut is a district in West Java, where most of its territory is in the south. The southern area of Garut is directly bordered by the Indian Ocean so that there are many beach tourist spots there. Of the many beaches in Garut, the 5 beaches below are the most popular there and many people already know the name of the beach. What are the five beaches? Check out the reviews below to reference your vacation in Garut later. SantoloThe first and most popular is Santolo Beach which is located…

The Most Popular Mountains on Java Island

Tourism in Java island is incomplete if you don’t talk about mountains. Of course, many mountains have become popular climbing spots in Java. However, for those of you who are just starting your climbing adventure in Java, here are some of the most popular mountains in Java. Mount Gede, CibodasBecause of the distance and easy access, Mount Gede has become the choice mountain for Jakarta residents and its surroundings. This mountain has a peak as high as 2958 masl (meters above sea level). You can also reach the route to…