Krakatau volcano, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia

Krakatau volcano, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia

volcano I Dunia Kita Bersama I   1:38 AM

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

Sikulikap fall, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Sikulikap fall, North Sumatra, Indonesia

touristic I Dunia Kita Bersama I   7:01 PM

Sikulikap fall by @rubenmk

This waterfall is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. People call it Sikulikap. Sikulikap waterfall is around 30 meters high and take 20 minutes from Berastagi. To get there catch any bus from Berastagi going to Medan and ask to be dropped off at Sikulikap. It should cost about Rp 5000 for this trip. On the main road there are a series of basic food stalls with great views out over the gorge where the waterfall located but you are unable to see the falls from there. At the bottom of the hill near the road bridge, on the right there is a path that leads through the rain forest to the falls. Should take about 15 - 20 minutes to walk to the falls. There is a good chance you will see monkeys within the rain forest. Take attention when you step there as many rock that may hurt you when you slip.

Si Piso Piso fall, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Si Piso Piso fall, North Sumatra, Indonesia

touristic I Dunia Kita Bersama I   6:39 PM

Si Piso Piso fall by @alfansai

Some of the tallest waterfalls in South East Asia can be found in Sumatra. Some are found along the Asahan River.One of them is Sipiso-piso waterfall with 120m high is 45 Kilometers from Berastagi at the northern end of Lake Toba. The water fall is formed by a small underground river of the Karo Plateau and flows out into the Lake Toba caldera. To get to Sipiso-Piso falls catch a local mini-bus from Berastagi to Kabanjahe Rp 5000. At the bus terminal in Kabanjahe you just need to catch any buses going to Siantar and ask to get off at Sipiso-Piso. From the main road to the falls is about  2.5km. There are pedicab drivers waiting at the turnoff and will cost Rp 8000 to go to the falls. The entrance ticket is about Rp 3000.

 
Sipiso-piso waterfall is also an excellent location for paragliding. This must be a stop place while you are traveling Medan. WWhen you get a photo of this place, it looks like a postcard

Batee island, Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia

Batee island, Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia

touristic I Dunia Kita Bersama I   6:27 PM

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

Top 3 popular islands in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia

sumatra I Dunia Kita Bersama I   6:08 PM

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

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

Great 4 reasons to visit Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

sulawesi I Dunia Kita Bersama I   5:07 PM

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.