Bunaken Indonesia's treasure

Bunaken National Park is a tourist place in the Bay of Manado - North Sulawesi with an area of ​​approximately 8.08 square kilometers, where this tour is one part of pemeritahan city of Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. here there is a very beautiful Marine Park located around the island of Manado Tua (Mantehage and Siladen). to enjoy the atmosphere of the underwater Bunaken you have to dive into and move to the rhythm of the waves flowing

The natural charm of the amazing underwater will be found here, there are about 13 species of coral reefs that rose steeply downward vertical depth of approximately 25-50 meters. You will also be pampered with views that are served by about 91 species of fish in the Bunaken Marine Park. among other white koi (Seriola rivoliana), local gusimi (Hippocampus), indigo trunk (Scolopsis bilineatus), goropa (spilotocepsep hinephelus and hypselosoma Pseudanthias), yellow tail lolosi (Lutjanus kasmira), and many others. not only that here is also found mollusks such as fish heads goat (Cassis cornuta), nautilus (Nautilus pompillius), giant clams (Tridacna gigas) and tunikates or askidian.

For the traveler who likes scuba diving, this place is one of the best right to perform these activities. there are about 20 points which can be used for dives, where you will get a chance to swim into the sea with disekelilingi diverse marine life very charming.Travel history Bunaken

Bunaken this one could very well known as it is today because of the beauty of the marine park, this tourist was found in 1975, and turned into a tourist mainstay of North Sulawesi. sebenarnyawilayah of bunaken has been inhabited by people since the year 1400, and the people who first inhabited this place are immigrants from the royal Bowontehu (Manado Tua) as well as the territories occupied includes the islands of Bunaken, Mantehage, Siladen, Naen, Talise, Bangka island, Ganges and region Minahasa peninsula north coast

In the 1850's, people who occupied Tanjung Parigi move to Southeast Directions are located on the edge of the beach and directly opposite the city of Manado yourself. The community then founded a country which they named "Wunakeng" which is an abbreviation of the name "Kinawungakeng", said Kinawunakeng itself has meaning shelter. Later in development, the word "Wunakeng" itself changed to Park which is an abbreviation of "Pamunakeng" which has the meaning of a boat landing place.

At first Bunaken National Marine Park was found by a group of divers from the city of Manado who tried conducting diving expedition undertaken in this place in 1975. And when they conduct dives, local fishermen warned the divers that dive into the many places they are demons, but divers had not flinch and continued to conduct dives. after they were down below where Bunaken sea water, divers - divers had found the marine plants on the wall pristine coral and fish - a rare fish, which makes them amazed - amazed at the fantastic scenery. since that Bunaken be a very fascinating tourist place in North Sulawesi. then in 1991 it became a national park in Indonesia and in 2005 Bunaken National Park became one of the world heritage site upon registration to UNIESCO.S Journey Towards All Bunaken National Park

To reach out to the tourist area of ​​Bunaken National Park is very young. If you are traveling by air, you can directly transit in Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado. where the airport is linked to the town - other major cities in the area of ​​Indonesia such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Balikpapan and Denpasar Bali. besides those who came from abroad such as Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines can also be directly transit in this service.

Then from Sam Ratulangi Airport your trip continues to Manado using taxi transport, from the city of Manado to Bunaken Island itself, the journey continues past the existing port of Manado towards Marina Blue Banter and Marina Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) in the District of Molas, the time taken less than about 30 minutes. after arriving in Marina Blue Banter still needed 10 to 15 minutes by using a cruise ship heading to the dive site, moreover if you pass Marina Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) takes 20 minutes. Besides other alternatives to get from Manado to Bunaken Island, you can use the transport ships that you can rent from the Marina and Market Bersehati

Then to issue entrance tickets to the tourist area of ​​Bunaken National Park, you can get by purchasing in Manado precisely in the Office of Bunaken National Park, in addition you can also get it in a few counter ticket sales in the village Liang (Bunaken Island) or in SiladenTourism activities in Bunaken Island Region

Activities that can be done in many Bunaken island is snorkeling or diving, so you can enjoy the beauty of Bunaken intact and clear, here there are approximately 23 dive sites can be visited. For those of you who wish to do snorkeling do not get confused and bothered to bring appliances dive because around here have a lot of providers a tool - a tool that you can rent diving course at a bargain price range of Rp. 100 thousand for one day.

Underwater scenery Bunaken very charming indeed very dear to pass away, various types of coral species is fabulous with a unique shape forming indentations indentations beautiful make your eyes will be dazzled by it, in addition to the beauty resulting from the tunnel - tunnel petite existing under the sea, make this place a paradise underwater impossible to find elsewhere. As for the best dive sites are located around Bunaken and Manado Tua is as follows.

1. Bunaken Timor

Bunaken Timor is one of the snorkel recommended, but keep in mind this place has strong underwater currents. You'll find a lot of species of fish that live in this area. In addition, some types of coral reefs also decorate the underwater charm although perhaps not as spectacular the other. But you can see the life of eagle rays, sharks, turtles, and some big fish that swim to and fro, not just the scenery that are served by strands of seaweed and small caves that adorn the walls - the walls will hypnotize anyone who witnessed the scenic spot this.

2. Mandolin

Mandolin is a marine park that has rock walls and peaks inhabited by thousands of fish that live bergerombolan like unicornfish, surgeonfish, bannerfish, and fish shooter. The fish - the fish here are very tame so easy to approach.

3. Advance the Church

Just like other snorkeling spots in Bunaken, Advance church is a very beautiful place that is a pity to miss here there are also many thousands of fish are in shallow waters as well as the trough - trough that stretched toward the wall - the sea wall.

4. Peak barracuda

Peak barracuda is one snorkel spot located in the farthest northwest Bunaken. this place you'll find a bunch of giant barracuda swimming in between tuna and jacks. Therefore this place is called the Peak barracuda.

5. The Ruins ship in Manado

Ruins Ships the next location is in Manado, which have a size of vessel length of 60 m is situated below the sea at a depth of 78 feet or about 23 meters under the sea. It is said that this ship was once a merchant vessel owned by Germany which sank in 1942 near Molas Beach. The vessel split in the middle section, exposing the wheelhouse and the handle cargo, this place visibility can be reached in about 10 to 15 m.

6. Siladen

The next snorkel spot Siladen. This place has a wall - smooth rock walls and form a beautiful scene and will look alive when the current comes. Location shallow Sea shows its own beauty with fishes and schooling snappers.

7. Tanjung coffee

Other places that can be used as a diving destination is Cape Coffee. Tanjung Kopi is a small wall which is also widely inhabited by a swarm of barracuda and fish sweetlip. This place visibility in shallow water location not so good, but what makes this place interesting is the large number of fish that you can observe. one example of a species of fish that live in this place is Nudi branch Fish and Fish Fire Gobi.

8. Wall Lekuan (I, II, III)

Wall Lekuan (I, II, III) is a long wall that is in Bunaken, where it is divided into three locations: a Lekuan I, II, and III. Third - all three have a marine park that could be said to be the best of places - nowhere else in Bunaken. Wall Lekuan has walls - the walls are steep and loopholes - loopholes wall in, not only that here you will find a fan of the sea and sponge giant and several locations shallow and filled with fish Brother Old Big clustered in groups and turtle - sea turtle in this area.

10 Equipment Required For Travel Traveler Fluent & Convenient

10 Equipment Required For Travel Traveler Fluent & Convenient

Packing is a first step in deciding smoothness travelingmu. The active traveler will definitely prepare everything so that your tour or traveling running smoothly. When packing, we can not carelessly you know, because there is an art of its own packing. Goods that many had to fit in a backpack. For that, you have to pick ya, which wrote that the traveler will be mandatory equipment you carry.

Any equipment obligatory? My footsteps would love tips for you.



1. Carrier Backpack or strong

Backpack or Carrier shall you take it on a trip wisatamu. Bags of this type proved to be capable to bring various items you bring. Carrier bags have a wide variety of sizes, adjust to living a long journey. Be careful, do not use a carrier that does not fit your size yes, perhaps even the opposite or you'll be picked up at the carrier,

Carrier bags Doraemon like a magic bag that can contain anything. Practical, comfortable, and versatile. Carrier bag price varies, ranging between Rp 300,000 and Rp 500,000. Carrier want to buy online? Can be checked here.

2. Daypack Bags and wallets

It can not be right to go everywhere take carrier bags? in addition to the weight, your steps ga also be agile. For that you need a bag that is smaller daypack. This bag can you enter into the Carrier while on a long journey, and you can use after you can stay put your stuff. Do not forget to bring your wallet for your important documents yaa.

Bag daypack should you enter the required equipment to the traveler that you must take.



3. Clothing that simple

 Stay simple. No need to bring fancy clothes and complicated to make traveling. Want traveling or invitation? Besides being more comfortable you are using, you also will not attract the attention of thieves if you still look modest. Use T-shirt, cargo pants and jacket set.

Shirts that absorb perspiration will be very useful if travelingmu a lot of walking. Versatile cargo pants are also very practical. Great pocket can store a wallet, charger or other small items securely and comfortably.

Cargo pants easy to wash and dry quickly, very fit you enter as mandatory equipment traveler that you must take. You can check cargo pants collection here

 
4. Laundry Bag

Use laundry bag to separate clean clothes and dirty clothes. Do not let the stock apparel and follow your net so useless dirty because it is saturated.

Laundry bag can also be used to separate your stuff in Carrier bags so that you do not trouble later on when needed.

 
5. Shoes and sandals are comfortable

Better you use comfortable shoes so your feet protected. More recommended than sandals shoes because the shoes, your feet protected from the heat and dust of the road. Use shoes that can overcome any terrain such as mountain boots. But if you travel trips are not too heavy, sneakers also okay really.

Although the shoe is recommended, but you also have to bring slippers. Sandal suitable if you frequent contact with water, nor must often take off footwear.

6. Toiletteries  

Very required and mandatory equipment traveler! Unless you bathe often, hehe. Enter your toiletries in a small bag, laundry bag or other, so that excess water does not splattered everywhere.
Bring a small towel that easily dry, large-sized towels will only take up space carrier .

 
7. Gadgets & Camera along with the accessories

Do not forget the charger from your smartphone or tab. It's better if you equip it with a bank and a universal power adapter for charging in all the plugs.

8. A copy of important documents

It is often forgetfulness, as a precaution, always copy all identity cards ranging from ID cards, driver's license, or passport for the worst that may occur. Safe again, you can scan all those documents, and store it in the cloud server which can be accessed at any time.


9. Drugs and Vitamins

Keep your important health issues. Do not forget to bring a personalized medicine and vitamins that you need. Bring your hand sanitizer tetep let your hand hygiene.

10. Cash.

Even if you have an ATM / Credit Card, you should always prepare cash, both big and the nominal change. Yes, you can not possibly pay for public transportation or use ATM .
That is the mandatory equipment which is required for the traveler and travel-mu smoothly. Before the holiday, make sure all the equipment required a traveler is already available. However, the disparate needs of people you know. Got any other required equipment do you usually take?
Congratulations traveled!

Extreme Travel ala Indonesia

Extreme Travel ala Indonesia

You know...? in Indonesia there are tours that include extreme and exceptional.

We should be proud to be Indonesian. Indonesia we so is famous degan exotic natural beauty and as a haven of beauty. Indonesia this beloved homeland is able to attract foreign tourists from various parts of the world.

Offering views of the beautiful, Indonesia also has several attractions that are categorized as extreme and adrenalin for the lovers of adventure. To enjoy its beauty takes persistent effort and determination.Want to know more about extreme close it beautiful?

1. Blue Lagoon

Jumping from a height of cliffs to take to the sea is one of the most challenging crazy idea and requires guts. How not, you should at least do a jump from a height of 13 meters before touching the surface of the sea.

One of the places most visited for cliff jumping is Blue Lagoon Cliff Jumping on the island of Bali.

This attraction is located in Ceningan. That is an island surrounded by reefs, located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. To get to this point we have to cross by boat from Bali.

In addition to the appeal of the extreme travel, the island also offers a fascinating natural beauty.

2. Mountains Matantimali

ParalayangPegunungan Matantimali Sigi is located in Central Sulawesi. Located about 30 km from the town of Palu and was about 1.000 m asl. Matantimali is one extreme beautiful natural attractions, the place is claimed to be the best paragliding sites in Southeast Asia, even in the World. Here is the only place to fly all year round. Even the location is often used as a pegelaran even paragliding.From the above we can see the beauty of the city of Palu from the tip of the north to the plains Pulawi which extends about 100km away from the city of Palu. Wow cool is not it?

3. Harau Valley

You KawahApakah professional rock climbers and love degan extreme sports? Perhaps this is one place that is right for you. Harau Valley is located in the town of Paya rushes, West Sumatra is touted as a paradise for rock climbers Indonesia with a height of up to 300m, surrounded by several hills that hill Water, Guava hills, hills and hills Tingkarek Tarantang.

In addition to presenting a panorama of exotic nature, from the top of this cliff waterfall that flows 4 Ayelolui Sarasa, Sarasabunta, Sarasamurai and Sarasa Ayeangi.

Well if you're ready to conquer the beauty and exoticism? Harau Valley can be reached by traveling by car for 2 hours from the city of Padang.

4. Jomblang Cave

GoaGoa Jomblang is a vertical cave in the village Pacarejo, District Semano, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. There is an ancient forest that is quite dense at the base and a 300m long hallway, decorated with ornaments beautiful caves that will take you to the Cave Grubug, or a place where you can see the light of heaven.

To enter the cave mouth Jomblang which has an area of ​​about 50m, it can take a single rope technique ability or single rope technique. Therefore, for every visitor who wants to enter this cave are required to use special equipment safety standards.

You also must be accompanied by an experienced cave searchers. The best time to enjoy this tour is from at 11-13 noon, because at that time the light of heaven will look perfect. Believe all the effort it would pay for itself with a splendid view in the cave. It was a masterpiece of God's amazing is not it?

5. Mentawai Islands

Mentawai Islands is not tempted to ride the waves as high as 1.5 to 4 meters ?. In an archipelago located about 150 km in the Indian Ocean, the islands of Mentawai.

The island consists of a group of islands Sitakap, Sipora, North Pagai and South America, presenting a beautiful beach a tourist attraction which is also famous for its waves. Famous around the world as the most challenging surfing spots, Mentawai become one of the best waves in Indonesia.

Not surprisingly, this place attracted surfers from around the world, even the charm of the Mentawai waves have reportedly been invited interest in the late Hollywood actor Paul Walker. How degan you, dare to try?

Natuna, the beauty of the forgotten

Not many people have ever set foot in Natuna. Understandably, a group of islands located in the province of Riau Islands (Riau) that includes one of the outermost regions in Indonesia.

Although located at the northern tip of the country, Natuna offer exceptional sights to amaze. For those of you who plan pelesiran at the end of this year, Natuna eligible to enter the list.

Fatigue long journey would undoubtedly paid in cash when you disu-guhi Natuna natural scenery is so very beautiful. Natuna, which was taken over from the Dutch language natunae which means natural, located jutting into the South China Sea, near the Islands

Spratly competed over five countries: China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam. Since the position of these islands isolated in the middle of the vast sea like the outer islands of our country more, access to transportation to and from Natuna only sea and air.

Marine transportation becomes the most economical means of transport to reach Natuna region. From Jakarta or Surabaya, you can ride the Motor Vessel (KM) Bukit Raya PT Pelni.

It took four days of the Capital to anchor in the islands rich in oil and gas. The fare is varied, ranging from Rp 380,000 to Rp 1.5 million depending on the class. But, for those who want to quickly get to Natuna, could use the aircraft.

Currently, there is only one airline serving the route to Natuna, the Wings Air from Hang Nadim Airport, Batam. It was only there once, every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Flights from Batam to Natuna with ATR 72-500, propeller aircraft, nor the propellers with twin engines, takes about 1.5 hours. Natuna Ranai airport in the Natuna Besar is located on the island, the largest island in the Natuna islands. Local residents prefer to call Bunguran Island.

When we got there, other than fresh and cool air, views of Mount Ranai towering into the sky will welcome you.

Hooked to climb Mount Ranai which has an altitude of 1,035 meters above sea level climb could be the object of interest.

Although not too high, Mount Ranai has gradations of plant species that show the types of vegetation such as is commonly encountered in high mountain. For example, meranti, Rasamala, keruing and Turi.

This phenomenon is due to the forest on Mount Ranai including cloud forest or lowland plains cloud forest.

One of the characters lowland mountaintop cloud forest is usually cloudy and often shrouded in thick fog. Therefore, it is very difficult to reach the summit Commander Datuk Husin, the highest peak on Mount Ranai which is the rock cliffs as high as 200 meters.

Ascent also usually only be done when the weather is sunny to avoid fog, rain, and wind. However, Mount Ranai is not the only attraction on the island Bunguran. Along the way from the airport to the City Ranai Ranai, Natuna regency capital, for example,

You will be treated to beautiful beaches, with huge boulders black with shaded gray. No one knows for sure where the stones came from. Many believe, rocks the size of the house is regurgitated from the stomach erupting Mount Ranai was superb millions of years ago.

According to Basri, General Administrative Assistant Regional Secretariat Natuna regent, giant boulders that actually has economic value because it includes granite that can be exported for industrial ceramics and marble.

Of the many exotic stones, the most famous is Stone Russia. The stone is easily found as it is located on the edge of Highway Ranai. The story, used once, never a Russian ship stranded in Natuna.

The crew, before being helped locals, was resting on the rock and anchor drawing and writing USSR. Until now this writing is still there. Stone is also famous Batu Sindu. Large rocks scattered on the edge of the sea at the end of Ranai Beach and Cape Coast.

The beaches on the island Bunguran also no less beautiful. With soft white sand and the sea of ​​green and calm, ideal for the happy swimming in the sea or simply enjoy the beach.

The most beautiful is the Golden Beach. In addition to a very long, the beach is also very wide. Along the beach, palm trees lined provide shade. Because the more exotic scenery background Kencana Beach Gunung Ranai. The locals named this beach Stress Beach. Because, relax on the beach it is effective for relieving stress.

Lake Maninjau and fly in Puncak Lawang

The journey from Harau Valley toward Lake Maninjau approximately takes 3 hours drive, where we had to go through the town of Bukittinggi. Had stopped briefly in London for just to eat. Talk Maninjau, surely we will talk also about his Curved 44. Winding 44 is the access road winding, there keloknya number 44, so namaya winding 44.


The beauty of Lake Maninjau

We crossed Curved 44 during the afternoon and the sun began to slow down. Maninjau first saw that afternoon, the landscape is superb !! Tasteless see the wallpaper image in sight. Alloy golden color typical of the sunset, combined with the thin mist that covers the hills around the lake. Additionally clouds also looks low and "penetrate" those hills. Incredible...!

Once satisfied winding down the hill, we arrived at the shore of Lake Maninjau, and instantly find lodging. Based on recommendations from the internet, we chose Hotel Maninjau Indah, here was our brother-drop the driver. Today also was dark, so ga sempet surveys for other inns around. Initially we were worried not dapet lodging, because trying to search for information on the internet, but it seems to get lodging around the lake Maninjau still quite minimal. So the next morning, it turned out along the coastal road of the lake quite a lot of other lodges.

 
I flew from Puncak Lawang

View Point of Maninjau one of which is the top of Lawang, which are located within approximately 40 minutes from the bottom of the first winding.Here even many npecinta nature do olahaga paragliding ...wow, incredible fun .. !!!

Conditions were slightly overcast morning, and not infrequently also tau-tau drizzle fell. Although overcast, tetep ga reduce the scenic beauty of Lake Maninjau koq! As above, we will be treated to beautiful scenery and refresh the eyes. Clouds of taste is very close to the hill where we stand, and it feels really want to hold ngerasain cloud (still obsession) hahaha ... The pine forests are near the hill where we stand, complete with thick mist weaving slipped in between the trees. It felt awful if you can enjoy the scenery while drinking coffee warm.

Maninjau Indah Hotel

We chose a room with a view overlooking the lake. Do not expect the how-how of its view, yes just plasticity is no water in sight and the hills far away there. After all, if you ask me, his name was the landscape lake travel far can be more enjoyable if we look from above / her view point.

The room rate is 400,000 IDR contents 3 bed with standard bathroom amenities, TV 14 ', ceiling fan, plus breakfast. The system here is not a buffet breakfast. We must be booked ahead of several options and freshly cooked food afterwards. I choose a standard menu, namely Nasi Goreng! The breakfast while gazing at the lake Maninjau ...