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Friday, January 15, 2016

Krakatau volcano, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia

Krakatau recently (2015)

Krakatau volcano is a small island group in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Sumatra and Java. It is one of the world's most famous volcanoes on earth. It is a mostly submerged caldera with 3 outer islands belonging to the rim and a new cone. Anak Krakatau, that has been forming a new island since 1927 and remains highly active and unique. Some scientists said that Anak Krakatau is more dangerous than Krakatau.

Krakatau volcano is popular around the world as its eruption on 1883 that killed more than 30.000 people. Since the eruption, it came out another new island in 1927 called Anak Krakatau (The child of Krakatau) which has more dangerous potential comparing its "mother". But last few years Anak Krakatau volcano is popular for trekking as long as accompanied by the rangers there.

How to get there:

Bandar Lampung - Kalianda (South Lampung) - Canti Harbor - Sebesi island - Krakatau

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Batee island, Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia

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Batee island by @teuku_chaidil

Batee is taken from local language means stone. This island belongs to someone personally and there is no people living there. This island is also surrounded by some island like Nasi and Bunta island. You need around 30-50 minutes to reach this island from Ule Lheue harbor. You can rent the boar from the local fishermen there.

Top 3 popular islands in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia

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Pulau Pusong (Gosong) by @alfajaroza_20

1. This island is surrounded by white sand all along the beach. This island becomes one of the destination in Aceh province. It is located at Sangkalan village, Susoh, south west Aceh. We can do snorkeling here as it offers very beautiful underwater view. It has variety of fish and corals. Now, this island is being proposed as national conservation site in Aceh.

Reusam island by @aerial_indonesia

2. This island is now more and more popular as many people visit and local government also give support. This island is located in the sea, Darul Hikmah village, Aceh Jaya regency. To get to this island we should rent a boat from local fishermen.

Batee island by @teuku_chaidil

3. Batee is taken from local language means stone. This island belongs to someone personally and there is no people living there. This island is also surrounded by some island like Nasi and Bunta island. You need around 30-50 minutes to reach this island from Ule Lheue harbor. You can rent the boar from the local fishermen there.

Diving and Snorkeling at Olele sea water park, Gorontalo, Sulawei, Indonesia

sulawesi I Dunia Kita Bersama I 5:26 PM

Olele sea water park

For you who like diving, Gorontalo has special spot where you can see the bauty of Gorontalo undewater. It is located at south of Gorontalo. It is in Bone Bolango regency about 25 kilometers from Gorontalo city. This spot is like a huge aquarium. There are so many kinds of fish you can meet there. There is also a cave with 50 meters depth where become a place for some species to live. If you don't have any snorkeling equipment, you can rent it there. Or if you can not swim you see the underwater by renting a special boat (glass bottom boat) which has glass under the boat so that we can see the underwater. When you travel through the southern coast of Gorontalo, be ready that you will see stunning scenery, the calm blue sea by being in Tomini bay area rich with fish, with views of white sand beaches and fishing boats are lined up beautifully.

If you stop at the beach Olele, and do a dive, then you will see underwater views of the park which is said to have its own peculiarities as compared with other marine parks in areas that have been known, such as Bunaken Marine Park or Marine Park in Central Sulawesi Islands Togean. Even in the Marine Park Olele Annunciation that is more natural in comparison with the marine park on top.

In Tomini Bay and Olele Beach, you can find dolphin (torsiops trancatus), Giant Reef (Petrosia Sp.), School of Gobi Fish (Bryaninops erythrops), Salvador Dali reef (Petrosia lignose), Acanthogorgia Sp., Anemon Koralimorf (Discosoma Sp.), plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, Blenni (Escenius Caeruliventris), Cardinal Fish, damsel, platax pinnatus, scorpaenopsis, oxycephala, goropa fish, butterfly fish, pusillus, cockatoo fish, Randal fish, parapterois hetururus, Bothus Sp ” half face fish, frog fish, Nudibrancia, Seahorse and pigmy seahorse.

There are more than 8 dive sites spread along the West and East coast of Olele beach such as shadow land, sentinel, honeycomb, traffic circle, traffic jam, jinn caves, helicopter bay and silver tip ground. Olele is also known as Gorontalo water park.

Great 4 reasons to visit Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Limboto lake (by @serlinvjtaib)

1. This lake is one of the biggest lake in Gorontalo. Gorontalo is a new province in Indonesia but they have discovered many beautiful spots. You can see some eagles hunting the fish in the lake and see beautiful sunset during the evening. Many photographers captured this moment in Limboto lake. There is a harbor where you can see the surrounding of the lake.

Floating village (by @sassozhy_fs)

2. Floating village named Torosiaje is located at Tomini bay which becomes good spot for you to visit. Some of the work as fishermen and some of the work as a local seller. They also rent some small sottages for the visitors who want to enjoy the situation in this floating lake.

Olele diving spot (by @begitulho)

3. For you who like diving, Gorontalo has special spot where you can see the bauty of Gorontalo underater. It is located at south of Gorontalo. It is in Bone Bolango regency about 25 kilometers from Gorontalo city. This spot is like a huge aquarium. There are so many kinds of fish you can meet there. There is also a cave with 50 meters depth where become a place for some species to live. If you don't have any snorkeling equipment, you can rent it there. Or if you can not swim you see the underwater by renting a special boat (glass bottom boat) which has glass under the boat so that we can see the underwater.

Nantu forest (by kakigatalgtlo.blogspot.com)

4. It is like a national park where you can se many species of animal and birds. During the evening you can see some animals are drnking water and eating mud near the river. To get to this place you should have a permition.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Top 5 Island trips in Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia

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Pisang island in West Lampung, Lampung

1. This island is so beautiful with white sand around the island. We can see sun set at the evening. This island has some families living there and working as fishermen. There is a harbor where you can enjoy the moment in this island. Pisang is taken from local word means banana as it has many banana trees long time ago.

How to get there: Bandar Lampung - Krui (West Lampung) - Koala bay - Pisang island.

Kelapa Island, Pesawaran, Lampung, Indonesia

2. Kelapa island is located at Pesawaran regency, Lampung, Indonesia. It is also located at Kiluan bay which is popular nationally. So when you visit Kiluan bay, you must visit this island as well. Kelapa is taken from Indonesia language which means coconut as it has many coconut trees there.

How to get there: Bandar Lampung - Ketapang - Punduh Pidada - Bawang village - Kiluan bay - Kelapa island.

Pahawang island

3. Recently, this island is the most popular island in Lampung as it is close from the city central and its beauty for sure. You can do snorkeling and see beautiful underwater scenery there.

How to get there: Bandar Lampung - Ketapang - Pahawang island

Balak island

4. If you a person who likes a place which is quiet and cozy so visit this island. In this island, you can do snorkeling, fishing and more. There are so many coconut trees along the shore and you can take the young coconut if you can climb it. Note it that the young coconut is for free as long as you take it by yourself. In front of the cottage, there is an old harbor where we can sit and enjoy the sunset at the evening. Because of the distance, this island is rarely visited by people but this thing that makes this place special!

Unique and awesome are words for this island. This island is about 200 hectares and has two different types of shore. At west you can see corals dominates the shore and in another side you will find white sand beach as long as you see. The white sand seems like a long mat that invites you to lay down on it.

Build your tent!

To reach this island is so easy but it takes a bit your time. From Bandar Lampung, you need two hours to go to Ketapang harbor, then you go to Balak island by renting a boat. You will around 2 hours on the boat sp prepare some drink and snacks with you. During this time, you can see the views of Lampung bay and pass some popular spots. They are Mahitam island, Kelagian island, Pahawang islang and Tanjung Putus island.
Having reached the island, its better to sleep in a tent to "feel" the nature there. Balak is a word from Lampung language means big. Yes, it is because the island is quite big. If you like trekking, you can try to climb a hill which is located in the center of the island. You may see some monkeys there. When you want to enjoy the sunset, just sit on the harbor and the sunset will greet you for sure. So, enjoy the nature there guys! see this island

Tegal island

5. This island is very close from Bandar lampung. It takes only 30 minutes by motorbike and 45 minutes by car. You just need to go to Sari Ringgung beach then rent a boat to go to Tegal island. You can rent the boat for whole day and visit many spots for snorkeling there. In some spots, we can see some different types of coral and clown fish. If you are lucky, you also can meet dragon fish, turtle and small shark. In the west part of the island, we also can see a sand island which sometime come up and disappear at certain time. Around this sand island, we also can do snorkeling because the corals are beautiful in this spot.

This island is located at Gebang village, Pesawaran regency, Lampung, Indonesia with population about 20 families living in this island. They work as a fisherman and the children take study at a temporary school in this island. In west part, we can see white sand along the shore and at east part is dominated by coral.This island is not as popular as Pahawang island but they beauty of the under water is similar. Many local community come to visit this island as this island is easy to be reached.
For you are beginner is snorkeling, you can swim in 1 or 2 meters dept area as this island has many different level for snorkeling. You also can do fishing when you do not like swimming because many people do fishing in this island. check also this

If you like trekking, you can try to climb a hill in the center of this island. Sometimes it is headt the screaming of monkeys there.

Top 5 Touristic places in Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia

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Aek Maratua fall (by @alizarjourney)

1. For you who like wall climbing, you can try at this waterfall as it has wall created by the flow of the water. While climbing you can enjoy the fall as well.There are some waterfalls around this area which are close each other. But among others, this fall is most popular as it has unique stone wall. This fall has Tangga Seribu fall. Tangga meand stare/ stage and seribu means thousand. This fall is located at Tangun village, Bangun Purba, Rokan Hulu regency, Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia.

Bono river (tripus.com)

2. This river is one of the river that we can do surfing as it has enormous wave on November to December. This river located at Muara Singai Kampar, Pelalawan, Riau, Indoensia. It is unique because the enormous waves that look like wave in the ocean so that many tourist do surfing here. When we see it at glance we can not notice that it is a river. The name of Bono is taken from local language which has meaning Big Wave.

Guruh Gemurai fall (by @alifmulyadi)

3. It is located at Kasang villave, Kuantan Mudik, kuantan Sengigi regency, Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is about 20 meters high which popular because its pictures are spreading through social media. Guruh Gemurai is taken from local language which means "noisy" made by the water. You can swim or climb to the rock carefully.

Beting Aceh beach (by @indraa_syahputra)

4. This beach is located in border area between Sumatra, Indonesia and Malaysia. It is located in Rupat Utara, Bengkalis,, Riau porvince, Sumatra, Indonesia. BetingAceh is an island with beautiful white sand that can enjoy your eyes. The people living there are also so friendly. In this island, you will meet a lighthouse and you can climb it and for sure you will see beautiful long white sand shore.

Kahayang lake (by @dimastri)

5. Kahayang lake is located at Limbungan village, Rumbai Pesisir, Pekanbaru, Riau province, Sumatra, Indonesia. This lake is actually made by the government but became popular because many people come to enjoy the view. This lake is an icon of Pekanbaru city.

Monday, January 11, 2016

Visiting popular spot "Mengkudu island", Lampung, Indonesia

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Mengkudu island framed from the hill

This island becomes so popular because its pictures are spreading through social media like facebook, path, instagram, twitter and blog. It is popular because it is not far from another popular beach, Batu Lapis beach check this

So when you visit Mengkudu island, you should also visit Batu Lapis beach and vice versa. It is like packet of trip as you should visit them both. This island is like another island in Lampung which hase some spots for snorkeling, white sand beach and coral beach. Some parts are also dominated by mangroves. And one more thing, there is long white sand beach that connect Sumatra island and Mengkudu island which come up around 2 PM. So we do not need to rent a boat to go to the island as we can just walk through this long white beach.

Herewith the route:

Bandar Lampung - Kalianda (South Lampung) - Canti village - Kahai beach - Mengkudu island

Sunday, January 10, 2016

See the shore line from the Tower in Maitam island, Lampung, Indonesia

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Taken from the tower

When you go to Ketapang beach check this for camping, one of the spot that you can visit is this island called Maitam. You just need to walk for two kilometers to see this island and you can step this island by walking through the white sand beach that usually come up around 2 PM. If you re lazy to walk, you can rent a boat to go there, it is easier for sure. There is no population in this island but there are few men temporary living there to keep the coconuts when the harvest season comes.

In another part of the island, there is a tower that is so popular now. Many visitors climb this and take photo selfie or capture the view around the tower. We can see the line of the shore from here and see the beautiful Lampung bay.

Herewith the route to get there:

1. Bandar Lampung - Ketapang beach - Maitam islang (walking)

2. Bandar lampung - ketapang beach - Maitam island (boat)

A boat, taken from the tower

Giant coral rocks in Gigi Hiu/ Pegadung/ Gigi Hiu beachBatu Layar beach, Lampung, Indonesia

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Gigi Hiu beach

Some people call it Gigi Hiu beach as it looks like some teeth of shark . Gigi Hiu is taken from Bahasa Indonesia words that mean tooth for Gigi and shark for Hiu. It is also claimed as Batu Layar beach as it looks like sailing boat. Batu Layar also taken from bahasa Indonesia that has meaning stone for Batu and Sailing for Layar. But local people call it Pegadung beach taken from the closest village where this beach located.

Again, Lampung province has a unique beach like Batu Lapis beach Check here. It is dominated by huge coral rocks which are located separately among others. But we can not do snorkeling here as some enormous waves. The wave actually "creates" this rock into this condition now like a sailing boat or shark"s teeth.

How to get there?

You just can go there by motorbike because the road is in very bad condition. It takes around three hours to reach this beach.

Bandar Lampung - Ketapang - Bawang village - Kiluan village - Pegadung beach.

Pegadung taken from the highest rock

Meet the sunset at Umang island, Lampung, Indonesia

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Sun set from Umang island

When you travel to Krakatau vulcano, usually you should stay in an island called Sebesi island. This island is a transit for people who wanna go to Krakatau vulcano. You should stay for one night and early morning you should go by boat around 3 AM.

Do you know that Sebesi island has a "neighbor" called Umang island which is beautiful. We can see coral and sunset in this island. It is only 1 km from Sebesi island and connected by white sand beach. Umang is taken from local language and it has a meaning "Shell" because this island in a certain month some shells some up with a huge population. That is why people call it as Umang island.

Some visitors in Umang island

Let's have camping here! Ketapang beach, Lampung, Indonesia

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Ketapang beach

If you like camping near the beach, this place is recommended for you. The reasons are because this beach is close from the city center, and there are many spots we can visit like another beach and an island. This beach is a white sand beach and dominated by coconut tree along the shore. You can do snorkeling and fishing here during your camping time. In Lampung, many communities come and make camp in Ketapang beach. Visit the neighbor of Ketapang beach Mahitam island

Here with the route:

Bandar Lampung - Teluk Betung - Ketapang

Ketapang beach

Unique spot: Batu Lapis Beach, Kalianda, South Lampung, Lampung, Indoensia

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Batu Lapis beach

I can say that this spot is unique because its not like common beach that we usually see which has white sand. But this beach is totally different. No sand at all and no mangroves! This beach is dominated by coral but the surface of the coral is flat like a table.That is why this beach is save to visit. This beach is now so popular in social media since couple months ago its pictures posted in instagram, facebook, twitter, path and blog. Many people are curious about this beach because its unique. "There are some couples did per-wedding photo session here" a local said. Enjoy it everyone!

Another unique spot Batu Layar beach

How to get to this spot?

Bandar Lampung - Kalianda (South Lampung) - Canti harbor - Kahai harbor - Batu Lapis beach

Batu Lapis beach

Harimau island, Bakauheni, Lampung, Indonesia

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Path in Harimau island

Harimau is a word taken from Bahasa Indonesia which has meaning tiger. Even we call it as a "tiger island" but there is no that animal living there but there were some long time ago. This island is located in Bakauhuni, South Lampung which is very close to Bakauheni harbor. When we want to travel to Java from Sumatra via land, we should go by ferry in Bakauheni harbor and we can see this island from the ferry. There are some families living in this island and there is an elementary school there. Most of the people are working as farmers and fishermen. They are not originaly from this island but they come from some areas like from Bandar Lampung, Banten (West Java), Bugis (South Sulawesi). This island is surrounded by mangroves all along the shore. The beach also has mud that makes grey color of the beach. But at the east part, we can see beach with white sand around 5oo meters long. This island is located at Ketapang, Bakauheni, South Lampung with coordinate 05^o51’29’’ and 105^o46’58". The large is about 500 hectare. Check this Mengkudu island

How to get there?

Bandar Lampung – Kalianda (South Lampung) – Bakauheni – Muara Piluk harbor –Harimau island

A house in Harimau island

Snorkeling in Tegal island, Lampung, Indonesia

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Clown fish found in Tegal island

This island is very close from Bandar lampung. It takes only 30 minutes by motorbike and 45 minutes by car. You just need to go to Sari Ringgung beach then rent a boat to go to Tegal island. You can rent the boat for whole day and visit many spots for snorkeling there. In some spots, we can see some different types of coral and clown fish. If you are lucky, you also can meet dragon fish, turtle and small shark. In the west part of the island, we also can see a sand island which sometime come up and disappear at certain time. Around this sand island, we also can do snorkeling because the corals are beautiful in this spot.

This island is located at Gebang village, Pesawaran regency, Lampung, Indonesia with population about 20 families living in this island. They work as a fisherman and the children take study at a temporary school in this island. In west part, we can see white sand along the shore and at east part is dominated by coral.This island is not as popular as Pahawang island but they beauty of the under water is similar. Many local community come to visit this island as this island is easy to be reached.
For you are beginner is snorkeling, you can swim in 1 or 2 meters dept area as this island has many different level for snorkeling. You also can do fishing when you do not like swimming because many people do fishing in this island. check also this

If you like trekking, you can try to climb a hill in the center of this island. Sometimes it is headt the screaming of monkeys there.

Some corals in Tegal island

Feel like a private island, Balak island, Pesawaran, Lampung

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Balak Island

If you a person who likes a place which is quiet and cozy so visit this island. In this island, you can do snorkeling, fishing and more. There are so many coconut trees along the shore and you can take the young coconut if you can climb it. Note it that the young coconut is for free as long as you take it by yourself. In front of the cottage, there is an old harbor where we can sit and enjoy the sunset at the evening. Because of the distance, this island is rarely visited by people but this thing that makes this place special!

Build your tent!

Another angle of Balak island

Friday, January 8, 2016

Dolphin trip in Kiluan bay, Lampung, Indonesia

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lagoon Helau located 3 kilometers from Kiluan bay

Kiluan bay is the most popular and touristic spot in Lampung. This beach is known nationally because one of the national magazine claimed that it is as one of heavens in Indonesia. Why it is popular? Beautiful is the only one answer. In Kiluan bay you can have hoping in an island called Kelapa that can be reached by boat in 15 minutes. This island have very good white sand and clean water for snorkeling. During the night there will be some fishermen doing fishing near to the beach. We can also buy the fish when they just got a fish. You can make tent in this island or rent a cottage which is cheap. This island is the main destination when people visit Kiluan bay. Along the shore, we also can see the hill of Sumatra island.

In early morning, you can see many dolphins swimming around the island. But if you want to see the dolphins, you should rent a boat and go to the middle of the sea. There, you will see a thousand of dolphin are swimming closer to your boat. If you are brave enough, it is allowed for you to swim with the dolphins because they are friendly with the humans.

Kiluan bay also has a lagoon located 3 kilometers from Kiluan bay. To visit this lagoon, you should prepare extra power because you will do trekking and pass the coral rock along the beach. It takes one hour to get there even its only 3 kilometers due to the condition of the track. You must bring your own drink as you will walk near the beach and it makes you feel thirsty. When you reach the lagoon, every negative things (tired, thirsty, lazy, weak) that you have will disappear because of the beauty of the lagoon.

Kiluan Bay is located in Kelumbayan district, Tanggamus regency, Lampung. The distance from Lampung’s capital Bandar Lampung is about 92 kilometers, about 3/4 hours journey by car. You can ride a motorcycle, or drive a car such as SUV, Jeep, or Van to explor
e the location even bicycle.

Herewith some spots that you can visit during your trip here:
Kiluan bay, Kelapa island, Dolphin trip, Lagoon Helau, Kiluan Lunik, Pasir Putih beach, Gigi Hiu beach check this.

The route is:

Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia) - Bandar Lampung (Lampung province) - Padang Cermin (Ketapang) - Punduh Pidada - Bawang village - Kiluan

a couple of dolphin

one of the cottage in Kiluan bay

One of boat in Kelapa island

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