Tuesday, April 5, 2011

TOBA LAKE, NORTH SUMATRA TOURISM (INDONESIA)

beautiful lake
Not only natural beauty, tourist attraction of Toba also serve another. What are they? Cool atmosphere, quiet, comfortable instantly felt so until at Lake Toba. From the top height of the hill past the road down to Parapat, we can look at the vast expanse of blue water ocean basin. Fatigue overland journey of more than four hours from Medan immediately vanished. In simple stalls roadside downturn, many travelers spend long hours staring at the natural wonders of Lake Toba while sipping coffee with delicious. The wind blew fresh breeze add to the atmosphere.

ImageDanau Toba which is the largest lake in Southeast Asia is indeed stunning. It is estimated that the lake was formed by the eruption Supervolcano about 75 thousand years ago. After the eruption occurred, formed a caldera that later fills with water and become lakes. Pressure upward by magma that has not come out cause the emergence of Samosir Island. The lake is situated 906 meters above sea level, measuring about 1,700 square meters. Toba surrounded by green hills with walls cadasnya. Samosir Island in the middle of the lake is still there anymore. So there is a lake above the lake.

toba lake, Indonesia
Once the foot set foot in Parapat, much can be done travelers to enjoy the lake and natural surroundings. Want to swim, ride a boat, around the lake, or just watching the water. All fun. Travelers also can go to Samosir Island. From Parapat, available transport ferry which departs every hour to the village of Tomok. Tomok is the main village on the east coast of Samosir. This village is one tourist destination. In Tomok among others there are some old traditional houses and tomb complex of King Sidabutar. If you want around the lake also can rent a motor boat.

Lodging from simple to five-star hotels are widely available. To eat is also no need to fuss. Restaurants, restaurants, and cafes scattered. Want to make souvenirs souvenirs? Travelers with easy to get in Parapat or also on the island of Samosir. Lake Toba can be reached from the city of Medan with a private vehicle, rental car or public transportation. From Medan to Parapat via either through High Cliff and Siantar. Can be via a route-Karo village Purba Pematang until Brastagi. The scenery along the way is not less interesting.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

VISITING TO PAPUA ISLAND (INDONESIA)

About seven hours plus transit pass in a plane twice in Makassar and Biak, eventually seamlessly stepped foot in Sentani Airport, Jayapura. Two journalists and two assistants from the Ministry of Culture Tourism picked up by the staff of Jayapura Municipality Tourism Office, Mr Sukri. This team for four days will jointly explore the town of Jayapura and the surrounding areas.

Distance 36 km from the town of Jayapura Sentani taken while listening to explanations about the Lake Sentani that looks so beautiful and serene Fresh Fish Night Market
Fresh Fish Night Market
. It's not a lot of people who swim in this lake, knowing so many mythical stories attached to it. But to enjoy its beauty from afar can bring a lot of inspiration in the shade of the lake.

That afternoon, also after a while resting in the hotel, round and round the city of Jayapura was relatively simple to do. What is interesting if you walk the road on 1 pm until 5 pm, certainly a lot of shops and restaurants are closed. Apparently that's an hour break for most Papuans. Along the way the talks had appeared mainly on natural conditions and customs that exist in Jayapura.

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

A HOLIDAY TO INDONESIA

Holiday tours and entertainment and fresh atmosphere is an alternative option for most people a while to break away from the activities and daily routine. Also varied tourist destination and the need for travel itself, pushing LiburanHemat.com assist and prepare everything with more detail and complete.



After experiencing a prolonged crisis, and also a disaster "Bom Bali I and II", Tsunami, Earthquake and others who really rocked the condition of tourism in Indonesia, necessarily disrupt the economy in different parts of the resorts.

However, the holiday to Bali turned out to still be a major tourist destination with a wide selection of Hotel, Restaurant and places of recreation and tourist draw and is supported by the hospitality of the people, distinctive cultural, religious ritual activities sustainable, natural and charming.

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