Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three small islands or dyke located in the northwest of Lombok. Trawangan is also the only dyke which height above sea levelis quite significant. With a length of 3 km and 2 km wide, Trawangan population of about 800 inhabitants. Among the three dyke, Trawangan has the facilities for touristsof the most diverse; shop "Tir Na Nog" claims that Trawangan is the smallest islandin the world is his Irish bar. The most densely populated parts of the east island.

Trawangan has the feel of "party" more than Gili Meno and Gili Air, because many parties all night every night of the show rotated by some of the crowd. Popular activities conducted in Trawangan tourists are scuba diving (with PADI certified),snorkeling (northeast coast), kayaking, and surfing. There are also some places for tourists to learn to ride around the island.
On Gili Trawangan (as well as in two other dyke), there are no motor vehicles,because it is not allowed by local rules. Common means of transportation arebicycles (rented by local people for the tourists) and cidomo, a simple horse-drawn carriage which are common in Lombok. To travel to and from the third dyke,residents usually use motorized boats and speedboats.

Raja Ampat

Lovers of underwater tours from around the world flocked to it to enjoy the best underwater scenery in the world is amazing. Two days earlier, when you're in a crowded Bali wrapped in sacred art as well as catching a plane to the tip of the head of New Guinea birds. Furthermore, be prepared for an unforgettable adventure. Begin your tour from here to dive under the sea is the most beautiful.Explore the underwater vertical walls that. Feel the tension also diving, palpitations while vacillating ocean currents. That certainly would be an unforgettable personal experience in Raja Ampat.
Areas of islands in the Raja Ampat is very broad, covering 4.6 million hectares of land and sea. This is where the home to 540 species of coral, 1511 species of fish, mollusks and 700 species. The wealth of this biota has made Raja Ampat as a living library of a collection of coral reefs and marine life the most diverse in the world. In fact, according to a report in The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, there are about 75% of the world's marine species live in this amazing island.
You arrive in Raja Ampat is the excitement can be felt. Suddenly there was instantly a man who had come here praise the name of God because of his eyes and his heart enticed this incredible natural scenery. If you did not find the response was so stunned silence was evidence someone had been taken prisoner speck of heaven that fell in the sea of ​​crystal-clear clarity and gentle waves sweeping white sand.

 "Here's good!" Said a friendly local tour guide from a travel agent in Raja Ampat.The words beginning it signifies that the visitor has arrived at one of the best dive sites in the world. When not guiding tourists, local guide is an ordinary fisherman.Fishermen are accustomed to outsiders who come to visit, they were very friendly especially if given a betel nut or candy (you should try). This method has been known to give candy which is considered polite and able to form raises a smile to the fishermen.
Fishermen in Raja Ampat usually eat snacks when conversing (Para-the Pinang).They would exchange jokes, chewing betel nut. In many respects, including similarity of nature, culture, and history, that the fishing communities in Raja Ampat has similarities with the Moluccas.
Raja Ampat scenery like in a dream but this is not an illusion. When you plunge underwater diving into the sea animal with a detailed look at the greeting. Pygmy seahorses can be approached as if to greet your fingers to shake hands. Mantaray and wobbegong will swim with you. Tuna, giant trevaliies, snapper, barracuda and even helped to welcome you at the bottom of the sea. That's not enough, what if there is a new friend that is fish friendly dugong want to swim with you. Do not miss too busy watching the little fish back and forth to keep its territory. If you are lucky may be able to swim with sea turtles.
Natural beauty, as if absolutely untouched has been the main attraction here. No need to expression of the beauty of a blue sky or a fertile island, because what was on the land and under the sea will tell you "Welcome to Raja Ampat Island; this is your personal Disneyland to dive! '.

Umang Island

Looking along the pier to the island, we will see white sand and blue sea. Beautiful coastal scenery, so this place can also be used in photo prewedding. When they reached the lobby, you will be immediately greeted with a welcome drink in the form of juice and wet towels are fresh. Very refreshing after having to travel that takes about 5 hours from Jakarta. Manager also provides transportation from Jakarta when we are reluctant to use their own vehicle.In this island there is a resort or villa. Suite very comfortable place to sleep. Each villa is divided into 2 equal to the door as a liaison. The living room has a sofa which makes us able to better enjoy the time together in this room. Rustic bathroom, with ornaments of clay a memorable experience. On the upper floor, there is a very romantic bed with the top of the glass, so that we can see stars at night.This island is not large, only 5 hectares, but the facilities available are complete enough For those who enjoy water play and sports, you can play jet ski, banana boat, or snorkeling. There is also a swimming pool adjacent to the beach, while swimming so we too can enjoy the beautiful beach. Done swimming, jacuzzi available to massage the aching body. When you are happy to laze around, there is also a spa package, where we can enjoy a massage with aromatherapy accompanied by sound waves.The waters of this island there are still lots of fish. Near the dock, we can see a collection of fish in groups. This may be the place for you to have a hobby of fishing.For children, there are also various games for children such as swings, trombolin, etc..We can also relax in the gazebo located in front of each place we stay suites and located right on the beach. The ideal place to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. At dinner a romantic atmosphere you can get if you want to eat on the beach while listening to sound waves. Or it could be in the cafe while listening to songs sung singer.Close to Umang island, there are islands Oar. The island is not very manageable and still very natural. Various types of shellfish are still many in this place. To go to this place, we can use a fishing boat from Pulau Umang provided.As a souvenir or a memento, there are also shops selling various souvenirs in the form of a logo shirt or hat Umang Island. There is also a display of shells and key chains. The price offered is not too expensive, so it will drain our pockets.Pulau Umang is a suitable place for honeymoon, family vacation or outing. Only, the journey to this island that it is still not comfortable. Besides the distance, the road that must pass the winding and up and down. The streets are still deserted, and only for 2 vehicles. So you have to be careful on the way.

Karimunjawa

Karimunjawa since 2001 have an official name Karimunjawa National Park. Karimunjawa National Park consists of a small cluster of 27 islands with 5 pieces that have been populated island in this archipelago.

The island is already inhabited the island of Genting, Kemujan Island, Island Publications, Mosquito Island, and the island of Parang. Most of the island there has beaches with white sand.

The islands are a favorite to be visited by tourists for its natural beauty, among others, Menjangan Besar Island, Menjangan Small, Small Pine, and the Cape Gelam. Let's visit the islands one by one!

     Menjangan Besar Island Menjangan Besar Island there is a shark breeding. You can test the courage to go into their breeding pond and swim with these sharks. No need to fear, because the sharks here are quite tame and friendly with humans.
     Menjangan Island Small Island Small Menjangan worth a visit for the waters around this island there are lots of small colorful fish are beautiful. This island has a beach and a beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you who want to try snorkeling.
     Pine Island Pine Island Small and Large On both islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of the second name of this island. Another unique thing is the existence of the mainland beaches with white sand jutting into the sea.
     Gelam Island Cape Island Cape Gelam is a beautiful island with white sand and water, turquoise-colored sea.

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur was built around the year 800 AD or the 9th century. Borobudur was built by the adherents of Mahayana Buddhism during the reign of Dynasty dynasty. This temple was built at the height of the dynasty dynasty. The founder of the Borobudur Temple, King Samaratungga originating from or dynasty dynasty dynasty. The possibility of this temple was built around 824 AD and was completed around the year 900 AD during the reign of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the daughter of Samaratungga. While the architects who contributed to build this temple according to the story of hereditary named Gunadharma.

Borobudur own words based on the first written evidence that was written by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Governor General of the United Kingdom in Java, which gives the name of this temple. There is no written evidence that older who gave name to this temple of Borobudur. Only one of the oldest document that shows the existence of this temple is Nagarakretagama book, written by mpu Prapanca in 1365. In the book is written that this temple was used as a place of Buddhist meditation.

Meaning of the name Borobudur is "monastery in the hills", which comes from the word "coal" (temple or monastery) and "beduhur" (hills or high places) in Sanskrit. Therefore, in accordance with the meaning of the name Borobudur, so this place long ago used as a place of Buddhist worship.

This temple for centuries are no longer used. Then because of volcanic eruptions, most of the buildings covered with volcanic soil Borobudur. In addition, the building is also covered with various trees and shrubs for centuries. Then the building of this temple began forgotten in the time Islam arrived in Indonesia around the 15th century.

In 1814 when the British occupied Indonesia, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles heard of the discovery of archaeological objects in the giant-sized village of Magelang Bumisegoro. Due to the great interest the history of Java, Raffles immediately ordered the HC Cornelius, a Dutch engineer, to investigate the location of the discovery which was a hill covered with shrubs.

Cornelius assisted by about 200 men cut down trees and remove shrubs that covered the giant building. Because the building considering the already fragile and could collapse, then report to the Raffles Cornelius invention includes several pictures. Since that discovery, Raffles was also honored as the man who started the restoration of Borobudur and the world's attention. In 1835, the entire area of ​​the temple has been unearthed. This temple continues restored in the Dutch colonial period.

After Indonesia gained its independence, in 1956, the Indonesian government requested the assistance of UNESCO to examine the damage to Borobudur. Then in 1963, out of the official Indonesian government's decision to conduct the restoration of Borobudur temple with the help of UNESCO. However, this restoration was only really started on August 10, 1973. The process of restoration was recently completed in 1984. Since 1991, the Borobudur Temple designated as World Heritage Sites or World Heritage by UNESCO.

Preface For Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia abbreviated to RI or Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia, which is crossed by the equator and located between Asia and Australia as well as between the Pacific and Indian Ocean. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic nation consisting of 13,487 islands , therefore it is also known as Nusantara ("outer islands", in addition to Java, which is considered the center). [7] With a population of 222 million souls in 2006, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and the largest Muslim populated country in the world, although not officially an Islamic state. Indonesia is a republic, with the House of Representatives, Regional Representative Council and the President is elected directly. Is the country's capital Jakarta. Indonesia borders Malaysia on the island of Borneo, and Papua New Guinea on New Guinea and East Timor on the island of Timor. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India.
History of Indonesia is heavily influenced by other nations. Islands Indonesia became an important trade region since at least the 7th century, when the Srivijaya kingdom in Palembang religion and trade relations with China and India. Hindu kingdoms and Buddhism has been growing in the early centuries AD, followed by the traders who brought Islam, and various European powers fought one another to monopolize the spice trade in the Moluccas during the era of ocean exploration. Once under Dutch colonial rule, Indonesia which was then called the Dutch East Indies declared its independence at the end of World War II. Furthermore, Indonesia received various obstacles, threats and challenges of natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process and the period of rapid economic change.
From Sabang to Merauke, Indonesia consists of various ethnic, linguistic and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest ethnic group and most politically dominant. Indonesia's national motto, "Unity in Diversity" ("Diversity remains one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. Besides having a dense population and vast territory, Indonesia has a natural area that supports the second largest biodiversity in the world.