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CoverBuluh Besar River is situated in the working area of the Conservation Section in the 3rd Region of Tanjung Harapan, Teluk Pulai Resort, Tanjung Puting National Park.

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“It’s going to be fun to spend the holiday at Bro-mo,” said 13 year old Sastra Jendra Hayudiningrat and 10 year old Wangi Bunga Savana after they watched the beauty of Mount Bromo on the “5 cm” movie. Their comments have moved their

father Wicaksono, known as Wicak, to plan the trip. He is also known as “Ndoro Kakung” in the blogger world.

As holiday approaching the thought of Mount Bromo that has cristalized in their mind was finally executed. This time Wicak did out of the ordinary by planning the trip by air from Jakarta to Surabaya.

“With the traffic condition it’s hard to enjoy the trip. Jakarta, Bandung and the North Coast is always congested espeially in June approaching the month of Ramadhan. Cost wise it wasn’t too different driving and flying, but driving was surely exhausting,” said Wicak explaining his choice of vaca-tion this year.

PlanningAfter he made certain about the destination of the trip

Wicak set his vacation time. The departure date will be June 19-23, 2013. The next step, he went online to get informa-tions and recommendations. He also discussed the trip with his wife and children. Through discussions and information hunting in the internet they decided the destinations and tourist sites that will be their target after the trip to Mount Bromo. After a long search the family waas settled to make Surabaya as the arrival and departure point from Jakarta. “Surabaya is the alternative because there are lots of flight in and out of the city. So there should be a lot of choices and I can surf the internet to look for cheap tickets,” explained Wicak.

The next step is to arrange the itinerary. Jakarta – Surabaya – Bromo – Batu – Surabaya – Jakarta will be the route and it will be specified to a more detailed tourist sites. Again the in-ternet and friend’s recommendations are the best reference.

Next, Wicak surf the internet for cheap tickets, to book a hotel for four days and a Toyota Hardtop as their trans-portation to cross the sandy plain of Bromo. “I was recom-mended To rent the jeep by a friend. My consideration was a good driver who knows the area well. I got the price of Rp. 600.000/day including gasoline and driver.”

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The “5 cm” movie has inspired Wicaksono, chief editor of PlasaMSN.com, and his family to spend the school holiday at Mount Bromo, East Java.

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Swim With Karimunjawa Sharks

S wimming with the sharks? It looks scary. In fact lots of local and for-eign tourist have tried this activity. You are scared in the beginning but at the end enjoyment is all you feel.

Karimunjawa Island is one of the five inhabited

islands of the Karimunjawa cluster. Most of the

islands in the cluster that has a total of 27 islands

are empty, while the rest have very small popula-

tion like, Menjangan Besar Island.Speed boat and passenger boat are available to

take you to Karimunjawa from Semarang and Je-

para, Central Java. Departure schedule has been

arranged, but the boat will not operate on a bad

weather conditionKarimunjawa and the surrounding islands

offered beauty and various tourist activities, stroll-

ing around the island, fishing, diving, snorkeling,

and mingling with the local people and many

more.Tourists usually chose to dive, snorkel, and visit

the shark farm or to explore some islands that

are still natural with the blue water and white

sand spread along the beach.

Like to try something different? Come lodge in the middle of the ocean and swim with sharks in Karimunjawa, Jepara, Central Java.

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Visit West Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, when you have a chance. The departure point to every activity in the regency is in Pangkalan Bun.

Lodging is not to be concerned, since Pang-kalan Bun has a lot of hotels with various styles from a unique concept to those with stars, from 200 thousands to million rupiahs per night.

All you need to think of is transportation. Public transportations in Pangkalan Bun are not reliable. There are a lot of ojek that stop at every street corner, but if you want your trip to be pleasant you can rent a car for 400 to 450 thousand per day.

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Explore the River and Forest of Tanjung Puting

If we are lucky we can see hundreds of fireflies decorating the dark sky above Sekonyer River, Central Kalimantan

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Never Ignore Sun Screen!

sunbathing in the ocean or in the mountain during holiday is exciting. We can relax and get benefit out of the sun. New research from

Edinburgh University Dermatologist, London, England as what has been published at bbc.co.uk, mentioned that the sun is not only rich in vitamin D but also proven to help lower down blood pressure and give good impact to the heart.

keep cautiousThe sun light over exposure may be

harmful. So it is best to be cautious,

even though you will not feel the impact directly.

Many researches show that over exposed to sun light can lower the skin immune that may easily irritated and in­fected the skin, the appearance of black spot and premature aging.

Too much ultraviolet radiation will cause cataract and different types of cancer such as skin or eye cancer. The ozone thin layer is believed to give great percentage on ultraviolet radiation conductance to earth. The Vision Council London lately appealed to always wear sunglasses when having outdoor activi­ties in a long period of time. The appeal is not only for adults but also children.

Ultraviolet radiation is said to be one of the cause of premature aging, black spot, cataract and skin cancer. So, never ignore to wear sun screen!

protection Should danger spoil your

planned vacation? Don’t! Take action to avoid danger without ruining your excitement. Put on sun screen, wear hat, loose clothes and other clothing that can protect your skin from the radiation.

Before applying sun screen it is best to have a clear under­standing on the product that is called sun block. Here are some terminologies used that need to be comprehended.

• UV: Ultraviolet radiation (UV). Researches show that over

exposed to UV radiation can interrupt skin health. Re­searchers called UV radiation as the cause of different types of skin cancer like no melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and alkali, cell carcinoma.

UV is divided into UVA and UVB. The radiation can pe­netrate earth atmosphere and danger to skin health.

• UVA: UVA donates about 95% of UV radiation that enter the earth atmosphere and penetrating the glass. Over exposure can cause

damage to the skin among many are the appearance of black spot and premature ag­ing. The research also men­tions over exposed by UVA can be the main cause of many types of skin cancer.

• UVB: the emission of UVB cannot penetrate glass. Over exposure of UVB can cause skin burn and redness.

• SPF (Sun Protection Fac­tor): beside mentioning its benefit, to protect skin from UVA and UVB radiation, sun block lotion usually write the content of the SPF for in­stance SPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50 or even SPF 90.

The numbers show the length of time the sun screen is able to protect the skin from UVB exposure. The longer you are exposed to UVB the highest SPF should be chosen.

• PA+, PA ++, PA +++: is a sign that show the product to protect skin from UVA. The more a “+” sign is written on the product the longer it will protect the skin from UVA.

Tips• Protect yourself from ultraviolet radiation with

sunscreen cream

• It is recommended to apply sunscreen cream every two hours

• cover yourself with hat

• Don’t stay too long under the sun, especially above 10 AM

• Don’t wear tight clothes when having activities under the sun. Tight clothes will directly lead the radiation to the skin. Wear loose clothes.

• Wear sunglasses.

• Don’t rely only on foundation, pow­der, or any other makeup that contain sunscreen protection. Those kinds of makeup are not for outdoor.

• keep on wearing sunscreen cream on cloudy weather. Ultraviolet radia­tion especially UVA happens in the morning, afternoon, evening and in any weather.

• Don’t forget to protect your lips with lip balm that contain ultraviolet protection.

Remember! The level of SPF and PA

stated on the product does not relate to the level of pro­tection the product can give. Instead it indicates the length

of time of the protection. The highest the SPF level, the longer the protection will be.

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visit West Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, when you have a chance. The departure point to every activity in the regency is in Pangkalan Bun.

Lodging is not to be concerned, since Pang­kalan Bun has a lot of hotels with various styles from a unique concept to those with stars, from 200 thousands to million rupiahs per night.

All you need to think of is transportation. Public transportations in Pangkalan Bun are not reliable. There are a lot of ojek that stop at every street corner, but if you want your trip to be pleasant you can rent a car for 400 to 450 thousand per day.

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Explore the River and Forest of Tanjung Puting

If we are lucky we can see hundreds of fireflies decorating the dark sky above Sekonyer River, Central Kalimantan

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Arrived at the National Park you might or might not be lucky. During fruiting season Orangutan will not appear by the outer part of the forest. But once the fruits in the forest are lacking they will come and greet you at the entrance gate of the park.

Beware when you bring food. The wild free orangutan will be interested in your food as they see and smell it. They will not release your hands and foot until you give them all the food you have. It is prohibited to give the orang­utan food but in reality tourists violate the rule.

One of the attractions that you can see in Tanjung Puting is the feeding of the orangutan that is just being set free and needed adjustment. To see this you have to walk into the forest for about one hour. It is interesting to stroll in the thick forest where you can smell the scent the fresh ground. The orangutan will come and meet you.

Even those tame ones will like to be cuddled. Some will not walk unless you hold their hands. How does it feel to be holding hands with the orangutan? They are really heavy. A mature male orangutan stands 150 cm and weighs 120 kg. Meanwhile the female ones are 120 cm tall and weigh 45 kg.

There are so many things that you can learn At Tanjung Puting National Park, such as the history of orangutan, their age and extinction. You will learn how they protect and nurtured their babies. And you will also be reminded by how much trees have been cut to make papers, wooden chopsticks and stick matches.

Tanjung Puting National Park is usually the main destination for tourist who comes to Central Ka­limantan specifically to Pangkalan Bun.

This research, conservation and wild free location for orangutan is famous overseas. To get to Tan­jung Puting you have to go through Kumai Harbor about one hour travel from Pangkalan Bun. At the harbor you can rent a speed boat or a klotok boat. The trip to Tanjung Puting with the klotok boat takes about six hours.

You can enjoy the speed of the boat while sightseeing to the right and left of the river. Long tailed monkeys hang on the trees. Birds fly or perch on the branches. Sometimes you can see crocodiles sunbathing quietly that you might think a floating log.

The water color of the Sekonyer River has its own story. At the beginning of the journey the water looks brownish because of the pol­lution causes by the illegal mining in the area. As you get closer to Tanjung Puting National Park, the water changes to black and reddish color. In fact it is the original water color of rivers in Kalimantan. The dark color is caused by the reflec­tion of the old tree trunk under the water. The water is so clear that the objects underneath can be reflected.

When night comes, the boat will dock by the river bank. Enjoy the

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dark sky sprinkled with stars, the sound of the nature and if you are lucky you can see fireflies enlight­en the atmosphere.

Do not worry on what to eat. If you ride the klotok boat to Tanjung Puting, you can hire a cook to indulge your appetite with main dishes and snacks. But if you take the speed boat please bring food along.

Before entering Tanjung Pu ting, Camp Leakey is the first stop to rest, to eat lunch and to take care of the paperwork such as, report­ing to the local authority and buy­ing tickets.

The speed boat’s travel time is shorter compared to klotok boat. That is why most tourists who do a one day trip will pick the speed boat as their transportation. They depart in the morning and back to Kumai harbor in the evening.

Educational tour

Tanjung harapanto reach tanjung harapan by klotok boat from kumai needs about 1,5 to 2 hours. if you take the speed boat it will take 1 to 1,5 hours.

Pesalatit will take 30 minutes to one hour from tanjung harapan to pesalat by klotok and 15 to 30 minutes by speed boat.

Pondok TanguyFrom pesalat to pondok tanguy needs 1 to 1,5 hours by klotok and 30 minutes to 1 hour by speed boat.

Camp leakeyFrom podok tanguy it takess 1 to 1,5 hours to get to camp leakey

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the guide is 250 thou-sand per day assuming that there are 3 to 4 people in the group.

Entrance ticket is rp 2.500/person for local tourist and rp 20.000/person for foreign tourist. a camera will be charge rp 5.000 (local) and 50 thousand rupiahs (for-eign). a handy cam is charge rp 15.000 (lo-cal) and 150 thousand rupiahs (foreign).

if you decide to have a one day trip with the speed boat, you will be charged 50 thousand rupiahs to dock the boat. and the rental fare is 600 to 800 thou-sand rupiahs per day.

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kalimantan is one of the areas in indonesia that is categorized as prone to malaria and other mosquito bite diseases. You are suggested to take medication for malaria before your vacation to tanjung puting and pangkalan bun. consult your doctor especially when traveling with children.

touring at tanjung puting will give you a great new knowledge and experience but it is not recommended to bring children under the age of 5.

the feeding hour starts at 9 am to 2 pm.

children need guidance and supervi-sion on the trip down the river and exploring the forest.

bring your personal medication to tanjung puting.

if you don’t want to be hassled, you can ask the travel agent to arrange the trip. the price for the service varies from 3 to 6 million rupiahs per person (includ-ing tour and lodge). For local tourist the price is less.

there are 50 klotok tour boats in kumai. the fare is arranged by kumai klotok tour association. it is set depending on the size of the boat and the number of passenger. there are boats with a capacity of 4 persons while others can take 20 persons. the rental price for one day (within 24 hours) is about 1,4 to 2 millions. You can get a cheaper price if you stay more than one night.

the fare does not include food. You can buy your own food supplies and give them to the cook or give the money to the cook to prepare for the food. He will fix your break-fast, lunch, dinner and snacks. the cook’s fare is negotiable. it is usually 100 rupiahs per day per three persons. he will charge 30 thousand per person if there are more than 3 persons on board.

juli hingga agustus merupakan masa high season. biasanya sewa kapal klotok menjadi lebih sulit. namun, pada bulan-bulan itu bisa dimanfaatkan untuk bergabung de-ngan rombongan lain, sehingga harga sewa perahu menjadi lebih murah.

may is the best time to visit tanjung puting. The fine weather allows travelers to explore the forest and feast their eyes with the view. they can watch the apes swinging and the birds flying on the trees by the river bank. If you are lucky you can see crocodiles and fireflies decorating the dark sky around the national park.

don’t forget to bring repellent.

1. orangutan is a protected animal. the law prohibited to own, kill, catch and hurt the orang-utan. in indonesia the law was legal-ized in 1931 and in 1958 and 1963 in sarawak and sabah, malaysia.

2. an orangutan named Guas is believed to be the oldest orangutan in the world. Guas, a domesticated orangutan, lived up to the age of 58. while wild orangutan can live up to 50 years old.

3. the word orangutan comes from a malay lan-guage, which means a per-son who lives in the forest.

5. a mature male orangutan is bigger than the female orangutan. it can grow up to 150 cm tall and weigh 120 kg. meanwhile the female orangutan can only reach up to 120 cm tall and weigh 45 kg. the male orangutan has cheeks and saggy neck.

6. orangutan mother is the only animal that keeps and protects their infant until the age of 7 or 8.

7. baby orang-utan is never away from their mother’s side until the age of 5. mother orangutan car-ries their baby wherever they go; even to swing from one tree to another.

9. wild orangutan mother breast feeds their infant until the age of 5 to 6. and will keep on looking-after their children until the age of 7 to 8.

10. wild female orangutan gives birth at the age of 15 until not more than 35.

8. Female orang-utan gives birth to a baby in every 8 years. this is consid-ered to be the longest birth period in the animal kingdom. but in some cases a female orangutan gives birth to a twin.

4. the orangutan’s long cry is really amazing. it can cry as long as one to four min-utes. the sound of the orang-utan in borneo is considered to be the loudest and scariest.

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You can have a different experience at Rimba Ecolodge, and it is

worth trying. The lodge with the natural forest and river as its background offered life with fresh air and other impressive activities.

Rimba Lodge is located near the Sekonyer River and the edge of Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kaliman­tan. It is one of the most well known places in the world, a conservation for wild free Orangutan that are declining in numbers.

Rimba Lodge can be reached only by boat or motor boat from Kumai Bay. The travel distance is one hour from Pangkalan Bun, the capi­tal city of West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan.

Staying at Rimba Lodge means to be ready to experi­ence unforgettable moments. Surrounded by forest, we can listen to the birds chirp and sing, watch the butterflies dance, katydid, fireflies, even monkeys swinging on the trees. Exploring the jungle is possible but with a guide.

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To know nature at rimba lodge

lodging at rimba Ecolodge is not just to slumber. The place offered adventure, knowledge, insight

and astonishing view.

It only takes minutes to travel by boat to Tanjung Harapan, Orang­utan’s feeding place, and to Camp Leakey to rest and take care of the paper work before entering Tanjung Puting National Park visiting area.

Rimba Ecolodge offers a unique tour package for education. Camp Leakey Package and Pesalat Tour will take tourists to trace the Se­konyer River and to witness the acts of illegal gold mining, log­ging and hunting that destroyed the ecosystem and the habitat of Orangutan. There are 80% of the Orangutan’s habitat vanished in the last 20 years.

“This is a battle between the industrial development, people’s living source, and biodiversity,” said Gede Ori from Rimba Ecolodge.

If the time allows, within four hours travel we can stop by Camp Leakey and Pesalat Reforestation Center. It is a natural area with an easy path to travel. We can go through marshland, dry land and dill area. If you are interested in plants you may take small tree home. While you are there you might see tiger on the tree branch­es and honey bear. Don’t be scared they will not harm you unless they are threatened.

The tour package is offered in various prices depending on the number of interested people. For Pesalat tour the price offered US$249/person for one person, US$149/person for two persons, US$116/person for three persons, US$99/person for four persons, US$89/person for five persons, US$83/person for six persons.

There are other tour packages that range in price and schedule, such as 3 days and 2 nights lodging package including the activities. For more information you may visit http://rimbaecolodge.com/tours/

activities

rimba Ecolodge

orangutan often waylay the tourists

room & Facilities

32 guestrooms (3 dia-monds, 12 Emeralds, 6 amethysts, 4 sapphires, 10 rubies)

mosquito net and repellent

diamonds, Emeralds, amethysts are equipped with ac and hot water

sapphires are equipped with hot water and fan

rubies are equipped with cold water and fan

restaurant

beverages at the lounge (alcohol is restricted by the local government)

transportation (addi-tional expense)

tour guide to observe the birds and others

twin bed

western style bathrooms and toilet

Fan in every room

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access and transportationa Glimpse of kobarWEST Kotawaringin (Kobar) is one of the 14 regencies in Central Kalimantan with the capital city Pangkalan Bun or it is well known as Kota Manis. The regency is situated close to the equator. That makes the sun shines so intensely during dry season.

Kobar is regency that becomes one of the Palm Plantation Centers in Central Kalimantan. Therefore, many workers from Java Island come to make a living at the planta­tion. Meanwhile, Dayak, the native tribe, usually live in the outskirt of the city.

Last year, about 6000 tourist (do­mestic and foreign) came to Kobar. Mostly (60­70%) are foreigner. The average destination point is Tanjung Puting National Park (TPNP), the natural habitat of Orangutan. TPNP is a tourist location and also one of the world research centers for orangutan.

PANGKALAN Bun is the city center and the capital city of West Kotawaringin Regency (Kobar), Central Kalimantan. Iskandar airport is in Pangkalan Bun. It is the only airport in Central Kalimantan which is equipped with direct bunkering.

Iskandar airport is the arrival point for tourist from Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Palangkaraya (the province’s capital city). There are two airlines operating in Pangkalan Bun, Trigana and Kalstar. Air fares are ranging between Rp 800 thousand to Rp 1.5 million. These are the highest fare during school holiday and other holidays such as Lebaran, Christmas, and New Year.

You can choose to travel by sea through Surabaya and Semarang port. PELNI ship will take you to Panglima Utar Kumai harbor located an hour away from Pan­gkalan Bun. The fares are ranging between Rp 200 thousand to Rp 600 thousand depending on the class.

culinarYWest Kotawaringin is regency by the

beach. The specialties in the regency are mostly seafood. People indulge themselves with the food at Kubu Beach Area, while getting pleasure from the view and the ocean breeze.

In the city, seafood is also available at street vendors in Tugu area. Young people and families hang out in the area especially at night and on week­ends.

Besides seafood, there are other specialties such as, kerupuk amplang made of belida, a kind of fish. And also coto manggala, a kind of soto with cas­sava as the substitute for rice. Unfor­tunately coto manggala is hard to find. You might find it at small stalls around Bundaran Pancasila, Pangkalan Bun. They will charge Rp 6000 per portion.

If you take the trip during Rama­dan, stop by Wadai Market in front of Ku ning Palace, Pangkalan Bun. The market which opens every evening during fasting month, sells selections of traditional cakes and dishes.

Another must visit souvenir place is Tanjung Harapan Village. It has more varieties and more over the shops are

manage by coopera­tion owned by the

local people.

air linEs sEa linEs

The official airport taxi is the only transportation available from Iskandar airport to the hotel. Inner city transportations are relatively difficult to find in Pangkalan Bun. So it is recommended to rent a car or ojek.

innEr citY transportation

trigana air schedule

jakarta – pangkalan bun 09.15 10.25Everyday

pangkalan bun - jakarta 08.05 09.15Everyday

semarang – pangkalan bun 12.20 13.15Everyday

pangkalan bun - semarang 10.55 11.50Everyday

surabaya – pangkalan bun 15.25 16.35Everyday

pangkalan bun - surabaya 13.45 14.55Everyday

Flight Departure arrival

trigana-air.com

shoppinG and GiFts

West Kotawaringin is famous for its precious stones. You can find various precious stones sold at the stores that sells souve­nirs. You can also buy Dayak accessories such as necklace, Man­dau (Dayak sword), armor, or boat made of rubber sap. The prices varied, please bargain first. The easy to reach souvenir shops are in front of Kuning Palace. You can find them also at Indrakencana and Indrasari market, Pangkalan Bun.

Orangutan Founda­tion of Indonesia lo­

cated at Bhayangkara street km 1, Pangkalan Bun, Central Kaliman­

tan can also be an option to buy souve­nir. But the amount

and varieties are very limited.

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Kubu Beach often called Bugam Raya, short for Kubu, Teluk Bogam and Keraya. These are names of the villages around Kubu Beach area. The place is suitable for family tour. It is equipped with playing arena, 24 hour street vendors that serve varieties of seafood dishes and young coconut juice.

bugam bay and keraya

Bugam Bay can be reached in one hour from Kubu Beach. The road to Kubu Beach is not as smooth as those in the city. But you will be entertained with the ap­pearance of monkeys and different kinds of birds. Bogam Bay is a white sand beach. The water and beach is much cleaner comparing to Kubu Beach. Since there are no food stalls available, you have to bring your own food when touring.

Yayorin (orangutan Foundation of indonesia)It is a conservation quarter base on integrated environmental

learning for people to have. Through its alternative learning activi­ties, Yayorin prioritizes applied knowledge and direct interaction with the nature. The conservation is categorized as environmental education tour destination.

Other facilities available are:

prepare sunblock. pang-kalan bun is close to the

equator, the sun can be very intense.

bring spare clothes, towel and bathing supplies if

you plan to spend time at the beach.

Equip yourself with other accessories such as sun-

glasses and hat.

wear sandals. it will cause a fuse if you have to take

off your shoes each time the sand gets inside.

don’t walk on bare foot at bugam raya area

because of its virgin beach there may be sharp objects that can hurt your foot.

don’t forget to bring along the first aid kit.

bring food when visited bugam and keraya bay

and tanjung keluang. there are not many food sellers there. they are available only during the holiday and very limited.

if you travel with children, always watch and remind

them not to swim too far because the waves can be fierce anytime.

check your vehicle be-cause of the tough field.

Fill up your gasoline tank at pangkalan bun for there is no gas station along the way. but on particular circumstances there are gasoline retailers available.

There are three existed palaces to visit. • Kutawaringin Palace/Kuning Palace in

Pangkalan Bun.• Alnursari Palace at Old Kotawaringin

(Kolam)• Mangkubumi Palace at Pangkalan Bun

City close to Kuning Palace. The build­ing was owned by the Prime Minister of Kutawaringin monarchy.

tourist sites in pangkalan bunother than tanjung puting national park there are many tourist sites that related to coastal, cultural or educational tour.

keluang bayKeluang Bay serves similar view as Kubu Beach.

The only difference Keluang Bay has cleaner sand and pine trees dominate the area of the beach. To reach Keluang Bay, Klotok boat can be hired with just Rp10.000 and it will be more expensive during the school holiday.

Keluang Bay is a game preserve area for turtle. It is facilitated with a turtle farm which can be used as a media for tourist to learn. Besides turtle the area is also the habitat to several kinds of monkeys, raja udang brids, and civet. Fishing, swimming and ba­nana boating can also be done in Keluang Bay.

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media (Biogas)­ Orin Ecolodge (Lodging)­ Yayorin Creative Workshop

that sells souvenirs like T­shirt, woven rattan bracelet, wood carving and many more

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ExTRAORDINARY! That’s the best word to de­scribe Alam Ria, a float­

ing eatery that floats under a bridge in the middle of Arut River. The bridge runs through Pangkalan Bun towards Old Kotawaringin, West Kotawar­ingin, Central Kalimantan. It is interesting to see the eatery sway whenever a boat passes by. The green rice that was on the menu is mouth watering. The smooth and savory rice really blends in your mouth. The aroma of pandanus leaf makes the rice more tempt­ing. Mas Pandikono, the eatery owner, and his wife Salimah open up their green rice’s secret recipe. “The green color comes from the blended spinach, the aroma is from the pandanus leaf, the taste of savory comes from coconut milk, lemon grass and salt,” explained Salimah.

The green rice that has been the eatery’s main dish is only served on Sunday. On the week days Alam Ria Floating Eatery serves plain rice. You can have a choice of fried or grilled chicken and fish, hot tomato sambal and raw vegetables to go with the rice.

If you want to try the sway of the boat and menu of the eatery, it is best to come in the afternoon. Sunset around River Arut Bridge is worth seeing, beautiful and romantic.

Eating at Alam Ria Green Eat­ery can be a special experience for tourist. The sensation felt since you lay foot on the eatery. The view of the boat pass by, sunset and the taste of green rice an experience cannot be found anywhere else.

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Floating EatEry

How do you feel eating at a floating eatery in the middle of the river?

You must try.

Kubu Beach, Kumai subdistrict, Pang­kalan Bun, often become the coastal tour and culinary target to people of Pangkalan Bun and its surrounding areas. The beach is equipped with grottos and row of street vendors that open 24 hours.

Seafood is their main dish. Grilled fish, crab, squid, shells are cooked with variet­ies of seasoning. Since the location is near the sea, everything is fresh and alive.

From all the eatery available in Kubu Beach, there is one interesting place, Lintang Eatery. You can order varieties of grilled, fried seafood with different kinds of sauce such as oyster sauce, padang sauce and many more.

Lintang the cook is always ready to bring out the best cuisine. The food ranges from Rp40 thousand to Rp100 thousand per portion.

Enjoying the food while feasting your eyes with the sunset and feeling the wind blows can help you release your burden and weary. Unfortunately, waste has pol­luted the beach.

kubu beach seafood

kubu beach

seafood

Besides seafood, Lintang Eatery also serves Sarang Walet Soup for Rp 100 thousand per portion.

Pangkalan Bun and its surroundings are the producers of Sarang burung Walet.

This menu adds more variety to the menu. A lot of people come for the soup.

Sarang Walet, made of the bird’s saliva, is believed to make you healthy.

If consume regularly can keep you body healthy, raise vitality, healthy skin, to prevent from cancer

(contain antioxidant) and many more.

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one day tour to tpnp on speedboatBoat owner’s budget estimationSpeedboat and tour guide• 1 person Rp1.350.000/speedboat• 2 persons Rp1.488.000/speed­

boat• 3 persons Rp1.615.000/speed­

boat• 4 persons Rp1.680.000/speed­

boat

cost break down• Speedboat rental Rp800.000• Tour guide Rp250.000 to

Rp350.000 (depend on the num­ber of person)

• Tickets to TPNP Rp2.500• Camera used charge Rp5.000• Boat berthing Rp50.000• Donation for ranger Rp50.000• Meal and snack Rp55.000/person• 10% Management fee

low season4 days and 3 nights estimationPrices subject to changeRound trip ticket Jakarta­Pangkalan Bun Rp1.500.000Three­star hotel Rp1.500.000

Note:• The above cost can be reduced

when there are more tourists join the group.

• To avoid troublesome on arrang­ing your trip especially when traveling with family, call the local travel agent to get further information or tour packages

peak season estimation• 4 days and 3 nights estimation

• The first and third night lodge at a hotel in Pangkalan Bun

• The second night on top of Klotok boat on Sekonyer River

• Main destination TPNP

• Basic cost (airline ticket, Klotok boat, lodging, food)

• A roundtrip Airline ticket from Jakarta – Pangkalan Bun Rp 2 million.

• Rp 1,3 million to hire a Klotok Boat.

• Meals for 4 days and 3 nights Rp 400 thousand

• 2 nights at a hotel in Pangkalan Bun Rp 500 thousands. Two nights at a three­star hotel 1,6 million

A total of Rp4.300.000/person in a budget hotel

A total of Rp5.200.000/person in a three stars hotel

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info

Swiss Belinn Hotel Jl Ahmad Yani KM 2

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan – 74113

Phone 0532 – 27888 Fax 0532 – 28777

Flora Homestay Sekonyer, Pangkalan Bun,

Central Kalimantan Contact: Mr Bana Lodg

(flora1.homestay@gmail.com and flora1.homestay@ymail).

Grand Kecubung HotelJl Domba No.1

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan ­ 74111

Phone: 0532 ­ 21211Email: reservation

@grandkecubunghotel.com

Avilla HotelJl Diponegoro No.18

Pangkalan Bun, Central KalimantanPhone : 0532 ­ 27710

Fax : 0532 ­ 27711Email : avilla2182004@telkom.net

Arsela HotelJl Iskandar 15Pangkalan Bun

Mahkota HotelJl Pangeran Antasari No.303

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532 – 21172

Tiara HotelJl Pangeran Antasari No.16

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 – 22717

Abadi HotelJl Pangeran Antasari No.150

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 ­ 21021

Kagonangan RestaurantJl Hasanuddin No 11

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan­ 74115

Phone : 0532 ­ 21523

MM Hot Plate RestaurantJl Diponegoro No 43

Pangkalan Bun, Central KalimantanPhone : 0532 ­ 25088

Ruhama RestaurantJl HM Rafii, masuk mentok Gg

RuhamaPangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Phone : 085226392222

Dunia Laut RestaurantJl Diponegoro No.77B

Pangkalan Bun, Central KalimantanPhone : 0532 ­ 23251

Minang Jaya RestaurantJl PRA Kusumayudha No.1

Pangkalan Bun, Central KalimantanPhone : 0532 ­ 23258

Quick ChickenCipta Land, 2nd Fl.

Jl Iskandar, across KompiPangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Solo Baru RestaurantJl Udan Said No.

Pangkalan Bun, Central KalimantanPhone : 0532 ­ 27040

Jawa Timur RestaurantJl Abdullah Mahmud No.55

Across Blue Kecubung HotelPangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Phone : 0532 ­ 24051

Quizas CafeJl Iskandar No.15

Pangkalan Bun, Central KalimantanPhone : 0532

Iduna CafeJl Rangga Santrek No.5

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kaliman

Klotok Wisata Kobar Association

Telp:

Police: (0532) 21110

Hospital: (0532) 21238

Airport: (0532) 21666

BCA BankAntasari No 22

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan ­ 74113

Phone : 0532 – 28889

Mandiri BankJl. Udan Said No 3

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 ­ 24255 / 24966 /

35306 / 27726

Syariah Mandiri BankJl. Sukma Aria Ningrat No 14

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532­25624 / 25625 / 25636

BRI BankJl. Pangeran Antasari No 141

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone : 0532 – 21015

BNI BankJl. Pangeran Antasari No 123

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532­21046 / 21080 / 21946

Danamon BankJl. Pangeran Antasari No 5

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532­23165 / 23433

Mega BankJl. Sukma Aria Ningrat

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan ­ 74113

Phone: 0532–25087

Sinarmas BankJl. Udan Said

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Kalteng BankJl Diponegoro No 42

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan Phone: 0532–21062

Meranti RestaurantJl PRA Kusumayudha

Pangkalan Bun, Central KalimantanPhone : 0532 ­ 27487

Prambanan RestaurantJl Hasanuddin

Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

hotEl at panGkalan bun important numbErs

bank & monEY chanGEr

EatErY

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important numbErs

Cultural and Tourism Agency West Kotawaringin

Jl Sutan Syahrir 2A Pangkalan Bun,Central Kalimantan

Phone: (0532) 25002 & (0532) 275

Swim With Karimunjawa Sharks

S wimming with the sharks? It looks scary. In fact lots of local and for­eign tourist have tried this activity. You are scared in the beginning but at the end enjoyment is all you feel.

Karimunjawa Island is one of the five inhabited

islands of the Karimunjawa cluster. Most of the

islands in the cluster that has a total of 27 islands

are empty, while the rest have very small popula­

tion like, Menjangan Besar Island.Speed boat and passenger boat are available to

take you to Karimunjawa from Semarang and Je­

para, Central Java. Departure schedule has been

arranged, but the boat will not operate on a bad

weather conditionKarimunjawa and the surrounding islands

offered beauty and various tourist activities, stroll­

ing around the island, fishing, diving, snorkeling,

and mingling with the local people and many

more.Tourists usually chose to dive, snorkel, and visit

the shark farm or to explore some islands that

are still natural with the blue water and white

sand spread along the beach.

Like to try something different? Come lodge in the middle of the ocean and swim with sharks in Karimunjawa, Jepara, Central Java.

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Menjangan Besar Island of­fered sensational adventure you have never experience before. Not only snorkeling and div­ing but also swimming with the sharks. The island can be reached in about 10­15 minutes by motor boat from Karimun­jawa. Other than the shark captivity, you will find a floating house which is often used as a lodge. The rent is considered very cheap, around Rp150.000, including 3 seafood meals, mainly fresh fish. This place is often visited by local and foreign tourist, mostly students and backpackers.

At the floating house, enjoy the sensation of the peaceful nature that is only disturbed by the sound of the waves. You will feel small and helpless to see the greatness of the Creator.

The floating house is sur­rounded with water that is framed with floating balls. Inside

the frame there is a shark captivity and all sharks have been fed.

The sharks are divided into two different pools. There is a pool for the babies and the other for the adults. If you are brave enough you may swim with them. Do not be afraid. As long as you do not have bleeding scars or hold the shark’s tail you are safe to swim with them.

Other than the shark farm, the 56 hectare­island, is also a place for conservation and breeding to turtles. This is part of the Kari­munjawa National Park Bureau programe. And remember to feast your eyes with the beauty of sunrise and sunset on the horizon.

apung jaya house

You can feel a remarkable sensation at Apung Jaya House, a 20 minutes ride by motor boat from Karimunjawa. Apung House has been the favorite lodge to most tourists, because it is well­equipped.

It has more room than the Floating House but it is still limited, only 15 units. That is why the lodge is always fully booked several months in advance.

At Apung House, there is also a shark pool and several other marine animals that the guest can swim with and touched. Snorkling, diving, and fishing are three activities among many others that can be done there. At night, when the sky is clear, you can enjoy sitting on the veranda of Apung House, staring at the dark sky and sea, feel the tranquility and the sound of the waves

Whenever you travel without a travel arrange­ment from an agency, remember to set up an appointment with the fishing boat owner for a pick up because they do not come daily. If there is no tourist that needs to be picked up or any matter that needs to be done in the island, they will just pass by. If it happens to you then you have to find a way to return to Karimunjawa.

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posing at pulau cemara besar beach

It is mandatory to visit the islands around Karimunjawa.

The beach with clear blue water, coral reefs and colorful ornamental fish with the white sand overlaying

is always astonishing. That is the outlook of the tiny islands

around Karimunjawa. Everything offers enchantment. Moreover snorkeling and diving

spots that are worth trying.

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karimunjawa underwater enchantment

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diving & snorklingThese are tourist’s favorite activities. Equip­

ments can be rented at Karimunjawa or at the lodges. Karimunjawa and its surrounding are heaven for divers. The waves are calm. There are a lot of untouched underwater garden, although there are some damage ones with the brownish corals.

Explore the islandsThere are 27 little islands in Karimunjawa.

Some are close to each other that make them an astonishing tourist attraction. The clear blue water and unpolluted white sand can be an extraordinary view and exciting photographic object.

sunset & sunriseThe sunrise and sunset are astonishing view.

cycling/motor cyclingAt Karimunjawa there are bicycle and motor

cycle rentals. It is pleasant to go around the island riding a bicycle and once in a while rest at the food stall and cart selling young coconut juice on the side of the street.

Glass bottom boatWatching coral reef and decorative fish in

a rented glass bottom boat can be very enter­taining.

involve in the local people’s activities If you are the type of person who likes to

interact with the local people, traditional crab hunting is worth trying. You will be equipped with a spear, pincer and petromaks lamp.

Fishing Karimunjawa island and the lodges provide

fishing equipments and including the bait.

activitiesThe weather that affected the waves is often the obstacle that made passenger boat and speedboat canceled their departure to Karimunjawa or return to Jepara and Semarang. So always bring extra money.

Booked for tickets ahead of time. Passenger boat and speed­boat to Karimunjawa are often full especially during holiday.

Riding speedboat is more comfortable. If you ride the passenger boat, come early to get a comfortable seat.

If this is your first trip to Karimunjawa, you are suggested to use a travel agency or at least a tour guide.

Up to this moment electricity in Karimunjawa is not 24 hours. It is turned on from 6 PM to 6 AM. Make use of the time to recharge your gadget’s battery such as camera, handy cam and cellular phone.

Fishing, snorkeling and diving tools can be rented in Karimunjawa.

Bring sun block lotion to protect skin from the sun. Bring hat if possible

Remember to bring jackets, because at night the wind often blows stronger.

The rent of the fisherman’s boat ranges betweet Rp 300.000 to Rp 600.000 depend on the size of the boat or the boat’s capacity, wth the time limit from dusk until dawn.

In principle, touring at Karimunjawa can be inexpensive if you come in group, so you can share renting the room and boat. You are not recommended to travel alone if this is your first time to Karimunjawa. It is safer to utilize the travel agent so you can have a tour guide.

The travel agent usually offered a package for Rp600.000 (not including air fare, lodging or not, and types of hotel chosen) in a condition where you will be grouped with other tourists, in a minimum of 10 people. If it is less than the quota the price is divided to the number of people, this way it is more expensive.

The package consist of:• Lodging (Apung House, home stay, resort,

budget hotel)• Boat rental Rp350.000 (small boat)• 3 meals a day• Speed boat or passenger boat departed

from Semarang or Jepara• Tour guide

tips

Before you travel, spent time to search for in­formation or brow the internet. The cyber world can be the best information source to look for and select travel agent, tour guide, and hotels that are recommended a lot.

It is safe to visit Karimunjawa with your family to tour and learn the marine world. But if you decide to lodge at Apung House, it is not rec­ommended to bring children under the age of 7, or children that needs continuous supervision. Because Apung House is in the middle of the sea, children above the age of 7 should always be supervised.

Always wear life jackets when boating, and make sure the boat is equipped with them.

budget

pesona bawah laut karimunjawa.

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6 must visit islands1. cemara besar islandHeaven! The water in Cemara Besar Is­land is so clear spread with white sands and lineup of pine tree. The view is so seducing that you cannot ignore. Picture taking, playing sand, snorkeling, diving and exploring the island are activities can be done in the island.

2. cilik islandTourists who love diving and snorkeling in Karimunjawa, called this island as the most beautiful one. Cilik Island is only 2 hectare wide, equipped with wooden pier for boats to harbor. From the pier you can see decorative fish swimming freely. The water in the island is crystal clear with coral reef and colorful decorative fish.

3. menjangan besar islandMenjangan Besar Island can be reached in about 10 minutes by boat from Karimunjawa Island. Tourists are often directed to the island to see the shark breeding pool. There are two 10x15 me­ter pools with 2 meters in depth contain white and black fin shark. Tourist can look around the breeding site and swim with the sharks.

4. menjangan kecil islandThe 46 hectare island has a lot of snorkeling spots. Coral reefs and colorful decorative fish are an enjoyable view. Between Menjangan Besar Island and Menjangan Kecil Island there is a diving spot where divers love to dive. In one of the location there is a shipwreck “Panama Indono” that sank in 1955. Menjangan Kecil Island is more well equipped and organized. There is a wooden pier which often visited by tourists to enjoy the scenery while eating.

5. tengah islandThe island is only about 4 hectare wide, but it is considered well equipped. It has a wooden pier, bathrooms and toilets. If you travel with children the tour guide will take you to Tengah Island.

6. karimunjawa islandKarimunjawa Island is considered to be the departure and arrival point for tourists coming from Jepara and Semarang. The island is also the departure and the ar­rival point for tourist that decides to explore the surrounding islands of Karimunjawa with or without snorkeling and diving.

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JEPARA and Semarang, Central Java is the departure point to Kari­munjawa. If you travel by air Achmad Yani Airport in Semarang will be your starting point. You can continue the journey by speedboat from Tangjung Mas Port, Semarang.

If your departure point is in Jepara, Karimunjawa can be reached by speedboat and passenger boat from Kartini Port.

Although regular departure sche­dule is available, but you still need check it. Sometimes the boat cannot depart because of the weather.

You need 2 hours to ride a boat from Kartini Port and 3,5 to 4 hours from Sema­

rang. Ticket price is between Rp90.000 to 110.000 (rounded up) depend on the class. You need 6 hours from Jepara by KM Muria passenger boat. The ticket price is between

Rp30.000 to Rp80.000 (rounded up).

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1. apung house, menjangan besar islandIn fact, Apung House is not a lodge. It is bet­

ter called a little house with simple rented rooms. The house is located in the middle of the sea so it looks floating. Apung House is a place for the employee of a private fishery company to watch the breeding of various kinds of fish that will be exported to China, Malaysia, Singapore and many others. Close to the house you can see a place for fish breeding.

Apung House can be reached in 20 minutes from Karimunjawa Island. The location is sur­rounded with little sharks breeding that become an attractive tourist attraction and activities.

karimunjawa at a Glance

KARIMUNJAWA Island is part of the Jepara Regency, Central Java.

The width of the land is 1.500 hectare and the ocean is about 11.000 hectare. On March 15 2001, Karimunjawa is deter­mined to be a National Park. The decision is made to protect the coral reefs, mangrove and

varieties of fauna such as scaled turtle, green turtle, sea eagle and many more.

Karimunjawa has calm waves, but it can change anytime. It has 27 islands that mostly with white sand beaches. Five out of 27 islands are populated. They are Karimunjawa, Kemujan, Nyamuk, Parang and Genting.

4. apung houseThis is the tourists’ favorite place to lodge in

Karimunjawa. Apung House is not just a lodge, but also a place that offers adventures. It is built on top of a sandbank situated 20 minutes from Karimunjawa Island. Apung House is well known among tourists, researchers and other scientific marine activity agents.

It is equipped with 15 guestrooms that comes in various prices. There are selections of rooms such as, AC or non AC rooms with bath­rooms inside and non AC rooms with outside bathrooms. It is also equipped with snorkeling, diving, banana boating and touring around the surrounding islands. The lodge also offered activi­ties playing and swimming with the sharks and other marine animals.

5. Escape romantic beach hotelAround 10 minutes ride from Karimunjawa Port.

6. karimunjawa inn hotel-bungalow-restaurant

A budget hotel own by Central Java Provincial Government Jl. Kapuran KarimunjawaPhone: 0297­312253www.karimunjawainn.com

3. kura kura resortThe resort is located on the beach with private nuance. It offered activity package from snorkel-ing, diving, to trips around several islands with a tour boat.Phone+62 (0)24­766 325 10+62 (0)24­761 27 07+62 (0)852 257 398 88 (Emergency)

7. omah alchy cottages 2 starsJati Kerep Karimunjawa Regency,Karimunjawa 59432For more info: Nino : +62 811 253 792 andAris: +62 857 394 26598 / +62 812 346 21338www.alcheringaholiday.com, Facebook.com/rumah.alcheringa, twitter: @rumahalcheringa,email: omah.alchy@gmail.com

2. nirwana resort hotel In Karimunjawa Island

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Town square is the center of activities and entertainment of the people in Kari­munjawa. During the night the square turns to be culinary arena. Most menus offered are rice with varieties of fish. And there are also commonly known food such as baso, somay and chicken noodle.

Home stay and hotels are available in Kari­munjawa. The prices varies in an average below Rp350.000. There are also resorts that offer blue water beach lodging with modern equipments. But if you desire for a unique experience, lodge at Apung Jaya House. Unfortunately, the rooms at Apung House are very limited. So you need to make reservation ahead of time. d

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central java provincejl. siliwangi 357 phone: (024) 7605660,

70400010

kmP muriaasdp jepara phone: (0291) 591048

cp retno: 08122895510

kmC exPress CanTikajl. aE suryani no. 41 bulu-jepara

phone:jepara (0291) 598488, 592999

karimunjawa (0297) 312333

TourisT inFormaTion CenTer(TiC) jaWa Tengah Di semarang

jl. pemuda 147 semarangphone/Fax: +62 24 3515451

contact person: kartika koemalasari s, ssmobile : 081 5753 28835

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“it’s going to be fun to spend the holiday at Bro­mo,” said 13 year old Sastra Jendra Hayudiningrat and 10 year old Wangi Bunga Savana after they watched the beauty of Mount Bromo on the “5 cm” movie. Their comments have moved their

father Wicaksono, known as Wicak, to plan the trip. He is also known as “Ndoro Kakung” in the blogger world.

As holiday approaching the thought of Mount Bromo that has cristalized in their mind was finally executed. This time Wicak did out of the ordinary by planning the trip by air from Jakarta to Surabaya.

“With the traffic condition it’s hard to enjoy the trip. Jakarta, Bandung and the North Coast is always congested espeially in June approaching the month of Ramadhan. Cost wise it wasn’t too different driving and flying, but driving was surely exhausting,” said Wicak explaining his choice of vaca­tion this year.

planningAfter he made certain about the destination of the trip

Wicak set his vacation time. The departure date will be June 19­23, 2013. The next step, he went online to get informa­tions and recommendations. He also discussed the trip with his wife and children. Through discussions and information hunting in the internet they decided the destinations and tourist sites that will be their target after the trip to Mount Bromo. After a long search the family waas settled to make Surabaya as the arrival and departure point from Jakarta. “Surabaya is the alternative because there are lots of flight in and out of the city. So there should be a lot of choices and I can surf the internet to look for cheap tickets,” explained Wicak.

The next step is to arrange the itinerary. Jakarta – Surabaya – Bromo – Batu – Surabaya – Jakarta will be the route and it will be specified to a more detailed tourist sites. Again the in­ternet and friend’s recommendations are the best reference.

Next, Wicak surf the internet for cheap tickets, to book a hotel for four days and a Toyota Hardtop as their trans­portation to cross the sandy plain of Bromo. “I was recom­mended To rent the jeep by a friend. My consideration was a good driver who knows the area well. I got the price of Rp. 600.000/day including gasoline and driver.”

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Planned TripSave Cost

The “5 cm” movie has inspired Wicaksono, chief editor of PlasaMSN.com, and his family to spend the school holiday at Mount Bromo, East Java.

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Total budget 15 million rupiahs

length of time 5 days 4 nightsone family (2 adults and 2 children)• wicaksono• santi• jendra (12)• bunga (10)

routejakarta – surabaya – bromo – batu – surabaya – jakarta

expenses• airline ticket• hotel (bromo, batu, surabaya)• car rental (4 days)• hardtop rental (bromo)• jatim Eco park 2, batu• night spectacular, batu• safari Garden prigen, pandaan• Food

itenarary • day 1 wednesday, june 19th,

2013• in the morning depart for sura-

baya• with the rented car heading for

bromo• stop by the suramadu bridge

and lapindo mud site• arrive in bromo

Day 2 Thursday, june 20th, 2013• at dawn, with the hardtop

heading for pananjakan, whis-pering sand, teletabies hill

• at noon, back to the hotel to check out and continue the trip to batu

• at dusk, arrive in batu and rest.

Day 3 Friday, june 21st, 2013• morning, a trip to the apple

plantation• leave for jatim Eco park 2,

opening hours 10 am to 6 pm• back to the hotel get ready to

go to batu night spectacular until midnight

• back to the hotel and rest

Day 4 saturday, june 22nd, 2013• morning, depart for safari Gar-

den prigi, pandaan• at dusk, heading for surabaya

to stay for one night

Day 5 sunday, june 23rd, 2013• depart for jakarta

rejoice

Santi, Wicak’s wife, prepared basic medication. She also prepared some traditional remedy for the children. On the D day they depart for Suraba­ya. As they arrived at Juanda airport arented car was ready to take them to Bromo. On the way the children had a chance to see Suramadu Bridge and stop by at the location of Lapindo Mud. The purpose was to let the children witness in real what they have seen on television.

They reach Bromo at 3.30 PM. They went straight to Kafe Lava Inn with a Rp. 600.000/night rate. Kafe Lava Inn was picked up because of the wifi and some recommendations of local and foreign tourists. At dawn Jendra and Bunga was so eager to get ready to head for Pananjakan with the rented Jeep which often used for sandy desert and rocky road. From Pananjakan they continued the journey by horse and foot heading for the spot where they can feast their eyes with the magnificent sunrise. The kids had their clothing ready skullcaps, gloves, jacket and raincoat to cover their body from the dew.

Their next destination was the crater. This time Wicak decided to stay in the Jeep while his wife and children enjoy the horse riding and stepping each step towards the crater. The journey continued to the Whispering Sand and Teletabies Hill.

batu

They got back to the inn just in time for lunch. After they enjoy their meal and packed up their belongings they car­ried on with their journey to Batu, East Java. Batu is a city known as Little Switzerland of Java. They spent the night at Royal Orchid Garden.

The next day, the children’s felicity was poured out at Jatim Park 2. At Bromo the kids were amazed by the sand whereas here they can’t stop moving. The animals, the rides and the shows can’t stop them from trying each one. “They played since 10 AM until the place closed at 6 PM. They said it’s not enough and wanted to come back

some other time,” told Wicak laughing.

After a short rest at the hotel, they went to Batu Night Spectacular. A recreational place opens at night that com­bines culinary and children’s games. Jendra and Bunga spend their time playing until midnight.

Tireless, the kids woke up the next morning with the same spirit. They seem to have an extra energy to play at Safari Garden, Pandaan. They explore the arena and play. The peak of the occasion was to watched the Cowboy Show. “The kids love this show. It has lots of surprises like water splashes that make them

jendra and bunga at lapindo mud monument

berkuda di bromo.

jendra, bunga and santi at batu apple plantation

posing at jatim Eco park 2

1. We can find recommenda-tions for tourist destination by browsing the internet to see the web sites or blogs.

2. a well prepared plan will help a lot. You wont get con-fused what to do and where to go.

3. it will be easy to purchase airline tickets because every airline has a web site and we can book tickets online. we can order the seats that we want if we plan the trip in advance.

4. i suggest you to book a ho-tel through a website such as agoda. not only it’s cheaper and has lots of selection but also you can read people’s recommendation.

5. ask friends or relatives who have visited our destinaton in the past.

6. pack the things that you need. make sure you don’t bring excessive luggage. make room for gifts to bring.

7. don’t forget to bring basic and private medication.

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laugh. They can tell what’s going to happen but they still shout and laugh happily,” told Wicak.

The trip from Pandaan Safari Garden continued to Sura­baya. They stayed there for one night at Mercure Hotel Surabaya before they depart for Jakarta the next day.

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within less than five hours from Jakarta without the airplane” revealed Raga.

But this principle is not a set thing. If most members request­ed a trip that requires airplane, it will still be done. Up to this moment traveling is still a one day trip. We leave in the morning and return in the evening without staying overnight.

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To Cirebon with the Communityone Day traveling i

never thought visiting tourist destinations and culinary places in one day can be done neatly and pleasantly. I am so lucky to

be part of the One Day Travel­ling, a community that facili­tates busy people who want to enjoy life with traveling.

Solo, Jogja, Medan, Ban­dung, Garut, Cirebon, has been explored by the community. A while ago I had a chance to travel with the community, led by Raga Dipa a 22 year old who loves traveling and art, to the Shrimp City Cirebon, West Java.

On the fixed date, we ga-thered at Gambir Station at 5.15 AM. There were five of us who traveled that day. The train and other on land transportations are always the choice for every trip. “In principle, we toured to places that can be reached

Being busy is not a good excuse for not touring,One Day Traveling Community helps you to have a one day trip.

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With the morning train, we headed for Cirebon. It was my first trip to the city. While listen­ing to the roaring of the train, I had doubt on the trip. Would it be possible to visit the city’s tourist destinations and culinary places in just one day? This was an interesting challenge that I looked forward to.

I was tempted to have break­fast on the train. But the tour guide suggested on holding our hunger. After a three hour trip we arrived at Cirebon Station. The ground was still wet from last night’s rain.

In front of the station the “tour ojek”, the community’s partner­ship” was ready to take us. The fleet was commanded by Veng­

gar the manager of the “tour ojek”. The group set out to the first destination that was Nasi Jamblang breakfast at Mang Dul, Cipto Street. That morning the eatery was already filled with customers.

Nasi Jamblang is fist size rice wrapped in teak leaf. Because the rice is only a fist size, one is not enough. People usually eat more than two.

There were various side dishes to go with the rice, such as, goreng otak, quail eggs satay, squid, tofu, krupuk kulit chips, frit­ters and many more. There were 25 different dishes that we can select. But the red chili paste that has savory, sour, sweet taste but not too hot was the best.

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kasepuhan palace

After breakfast the group rushed to the Kasepuhan Palace. The palace was celebrat­ing the Prophet Mohammed’s Maul. There were lots of visitors and vendors surrounding the palace. To reach the court of the palace, built in 1529 by Mas Mochammad Arifin II the great grandchild of Sunan Gunung Jati, we had to pass the some vendors. They were there during the festivity. These vendors sold varieties of snacks such as giant onde­onde three times the regular size. Some vendors sold home appliances. In fact, there were also fortune teller and charm seller among the vendors.

After we purchased the entrance tickets, a guide fluently explained every corner of the palace. We started at the well maintained main gate to the utmost part of the palace where the king’s throne located. On the steps to the throne there where ornaments and ceramics decorated with pictures taken from the Bible story.

From the main hall we were taken to the weapon storage. They store weaponry such as Keris in that place. And then the guide led us to the golden chariot. It has a unique shape, the front part resembles a dragon where as the back part has the shape of a horse.

The chariot is made of black wooden steel. It was designed by one of the prince before the Dutch conquered the country. The great thing about the chariot is its advance techno­lo gy. It uses rocking suspension and power steering. In the old days chariots are pulled by buffalo, on bumpy roads the spring will rock and the tongue of fire come in and out of the dragon’s mouth. The chariot has a pair of wings on the left and right that move constantly as if they flap. Interestingly, It has been the target of chariot collectors around the world.

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sunyaragi cave

After the Kasepuhan palace we raced to the village of Graksan, Taman­sari, where we could see the Sunyaragi Cave. Su­nya means quiet and Ragi means body. In the past the cave was used for medita­tion. Tracing in and out of the cave was exciting. We entered the dark and narrow cave then we crossed a little bridge and back into the cave. After that we looped near the lychee tree. Not far from the tree we saw an art performance stage.

trusmi batik

From the cave we headed for the Batik Trade Center in Trusmi. Every batik maker sends their work here.

Buyers will freely picked the style, color, print and price of their choice. The prices were tagged between 45 thousand to 500 thou­sand rupiahs. Along the way, we could see little bou­tiques that sell Batik. If you can’t find anything that you like at the batik center, you can try at these boutiques.

souvenir center

After we indulge ourselves with the food, we rushed to Pangestu souvenir center, located at South Sukalila Street. There we can find selections of gifts a specialty of Cirebon. We can buy krupuk kulit, shrimp krupuk, shrimp paste, sam­bal rebon, salty fish sambal, Tjampolai syrup and many more that you can take home. Finally it was time to go home. We had to rush back to the station. After a quick rest and pic­tures taking for a half hour, we were ready to leave. Wow! We explore Cirebon in one day. It was true.

Empal Gentong

After a long shopping spree we eventually got hungry. The tour bike rider swiftly took us to a restaurant called Empal Gentong Mang Darma. The restaurant has been around since 1947. The taste of the empal, fried spiced beef chunks, was so delightful with slices of rice cake and sprinkled with dried chili.

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Nesabridalbeauty.com is a bridal, beauty, fashion and knick knacks owned by Shinta Antonia. Born in Singkawang, June 20, 1989, Shinta has interests and concerns in beauty, knick kancks and bridal, particu-larly wedding apparel inspired by go green and en-vironment friendly movement.

She designs wedding gown with mahony skin, ac-cesory made of beak and feather of hornbill and Ruai of Singkawang.

There is also wedding gown made of wooden and coil lantern, and husk. Recently, she is work-ing on a gown made of bamboo. She also makes use of Batik Singkawang on her designs. The Queen of Singkawang is the maestro of her work in 2012. She is preparing a boutique for wedding apparel label. “I will make apparels with an environment friendly material. It is difficult to do. I hope my work can be a contribution to the fashion and beauty world in In-donesia,” she said.

Eksplorasi Indonesia

klinong-klinong ning suroboyoorganized by house of sampoernaTour schedule : sunday, 23 and 30 september 2013Time : 7 – 8:30 amDeparture and return point: house of sampoerna

For further information please call the marketing teamhos (031) 353-9000 ext 24109

working hours (monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm) ortic (031)-353 9000 ext 24142.

ibupenyu Trip

organized by ibupenyu.comtrip schedulenovember 2013 : derawan trip 4d3n (via berau)meeting point : balikpapan>> rp. 2.200.000Participant : a minimum of 12 persons or a maximum of 15 personscost include:air tax (balikpapan & berau), transportation in berau, transportation in derawan, accomodation (acsharedroom), meals, tips, 1 day snorkeling, tour guide.exclude : airfare, air tax from each destination, snack.

jelajah gunung Padang, lampengan,Curug Cikondang, Cianjur

organized by:travelmate indonesia(sahabat jalan)Time:27-29 september(by sea)Destination:umang island, legundi island, kelapa island, kiluan bay, hunt-ing dolphin, special spot go to lagoonCost:rp 575.000

organized by:doyan jalan (doyanjalan.com)Day:sabtu 28 september 2013Time: 5.30 am – 10 pmmeeting Point:in front of uki campusCost:rp200.000/person(last day payment20 september 2013)

Contact Person : arman mulyadin 082114547135

CP: 085724407965/ 0818387231Whatsapp (malik id)

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Mulih k Desa offered a replica of daily life in the villages

if you look for tranquility through a village nuance, Mulih k Desa in Samarang, Garut, West Java, can be an option to stay. Mulih k Desa offered

daily activites, eating and sleeping in the middle of the rice paddy and plantation.

Mulih k Desa is equipped with 25 gubuk (guestrooms) with wooden terraces stand in the middle of the rice paddies and plantations. The de­sign of the lodging combines village nuance and modern equipments.

At night, sit at the terrace viewing the harmonious nature while sip­ping tea, coffee, bajigur or bandrek (West Java special beverage) with the traditional snack such as fried cassava and banana. It can take you away from the exhausting daily life. In certain times you can hear kecapi suling (traditional music instrument) played by traditional music player.

activities

There are various activities that can be done during the day like, to walk around the paddy field, to pick velvetleaf and other edible leaves, trivial activities that gives pleasure. At the end the leaves can be given to the cook to be cooked for dishes.

Children can also have different kinds of activities such as, to know varieties of plants or play in a field with commonly used playthings such as swing, see­saw. There are also outbound equipments and traditional playthings such as stilts.

If you come in group there will be a lot more activities can be done. The management will provide mud pool to play tug of war, pillow fight and walk on bamboo Foot Bridge. Going under a mud hole is another activity where you can feel the plea­sure of cleaning a fish pond, diving into the mud and catching flounder­ing fish.

Guests lodge in the month of November and December can expe­rience ploughing the rice field, plant­ing or harvesting rice, tracking the surrounding villages and traditional market or visiting tourist attraction like Kawah Ratu and hot spring in Cipanas, Garut.

culinary

Other than lodging, Mulih k Desa also offered village style culinary adventure. Selection of menus like organic fried chicken, nasi liwet, salty fish, velvetleaf sauté, ongseng leunca, fried gurami can be enjoyed at opened grottos in the middle of the rice paddy.

The foods are cooked in a tradi­tional way by cooking on a stove with firewood. Eating with olden tableware like, zinc cups and plates matted with leaves, rice bowl and dish plate made of bamboo.

Lodging at Mulih k Desa is not just staying over but you are invited to learn the farmer style village life. Children can learn a lot from culture and nature.

Sleeping, Eating in the middle of rice Paddy

mulih k desajl raya samarang,

kamojang, Garut, west javaphone: (0262) 542271,

4704477

Prices:Gubuk cikuray rp900.000nettpapandayan rp1.000.000 nettprices include:- breakfast for 2- dinner for 2- evening snacks- hot spring ticket water

cipanas tirtangangga

activities:outbound rice plant and harvest (november – december) Go under the fish pond (cleaning the fish pond) traditional games - pillow fight - walk on bamboo Foot

bridge - tug of war on the mud - buffalo ride - children’s playground,

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46 47Coffee lovers must enjoy the taste of West Java coffee at Parahyangan Koffie, located at the

Floating Market, Lembang, Bandung.

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West JavaCoffee

only few people know that Papandayan and Pengalengan are the first coffee plantation in Indonesia which

was successfuly planted with Arabi­ca coffee beans brought by Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (1811).

In fact, Raffles had tried to grow Arabica coffee tree in Bengkulu, but failed. The English botanist concluded

that Arabican can only grow on a land 1000 meters above sea level.

“History recorded, West Java was the producer of the number one quali­ty coffee in the world. Unfortunately, as time went by the title disappeared. “Papandayan and Pengalengan, is better known for its tourist attractions and tea plantations” said Alexander coffee lovers and self­taught coffee expert.

Red Wine CoffeeLuckily, there are coffee drink­

ers that still care about West Java Coffee. Therefore when entrepreneur meets an idealistic coffee expert, they decide to built Parahyangan Koffie. Nico­laus Iskandar and Alexander agreed to colaborate in regain­ing the glory days of West Java coffee. They buy coffee beans above the market price from the farmers. The difference in price is given in a form of fertilizers.

The product is not only marketed in the country but also overseas. China is the first country to import Parahyangan Koffie. “They welcome Para­hyangan Koffie. Especially the special edition coffee. How can coffee tastes like red wine, that’s what they said,” explained Nicolaus laughing.

Alexander explains, the taste of coffee depends on the nu trient and age of the soil, harvesting technique, sorts of coffee, maintenance, post­harvest handling proccess, and roasting process. “Storing technique affect the process of fermentation and coffee flavor,” said Alexander.

According to Alexander, cof­fee has a lot of varieties in flavor because of the external factors and its ability to absorb odor. There is a coffee plantation in Guatemala that offers coffee with orange flavor. People love it. Although it is expensive, 19 million rupiahs per kilo.

“Eventhough it needs a lot of

processes, but we can do the same one here. Coffee with o range flavor is grown alter­nately between a row of coffee and orange tree. In Pengalengan there is coffee with green tea flavor, 100 green tea trees are grown around the coffee planta­tion to help shield them from the wind. The bottom line we are rich but unnoticed let alone cultivated,” explained Alexander.

Parahyangan CoffeeAlexander and Niclaus not

only carry Parahyangan Koffie brand to China but also offered coffee with the same brand at the Floating Market area in Lembang, Bandung.

It is so enjoyable sipping a cup of West Java coffee processed in a Japanese coffee maker, Chiffon . Relaxing on a wooden chair while laying your eyes on the cafe’s traditional interior, the lake view outspread in front of our eyes, the afternoon sunlight that penetrates through tiny holes around the cafe which formed golden lines as if we are in a painting.

Almost three hours has passed. Visitors came in and out of the cafe, observing the coffee bean display, enjoy­ing the coffee flavor, pamper themselves with the view of the nature, the sound of water splashing and the brezee.

The sky gets dark. It is time to go. Finished the second cup of coffee made with the Vietnam Drip and headed home.

Parahyangan Koffie Floating Market Lembang Jl Grand Hotel 33 E, Lembang,

Bandung, Jawa Barat Telp: 022 ­ 61717556 Buka pukul 08.00 – 22.00 WIB

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Duren­Q adalah buah dari semangat kerja keras tiga orang pengusaha muda yang masih aktif bekerja sebagai pegawai dan staf kementrian negara , Rizky Andrika, 29 tahun (Staf Marketing di Industri Chemical), Adhi Pradono, 29 tahun (Staf HRD Di Industri Multifinance) Dan Syamsudin Prasetyo, 29 tahun (PNS Kementrian Agama), latar belakang yang berbeda membuat mereka yakin bahwa Bisnis Es Krim Duren Premium (Duren­Q) ini mampu disejajarkan dengan Es Krim yang sudah mempunyai nama besar.

Mengandalkan Cita Rasa Durian Asli dan dengan resep yang sudah disempurnakan selama lebih dari 15tahun membuat para pelanggan yang sudah mencicipi kelezatan es krim ini untuk menjadi pembeli setia, rasa pekat Durian yang membekas di lidah para penikmat es krim ini menumbuhkan rasa ketagihan dan kerinduan untuk menikmatinya disetiap saat.

Dengan proses produksi dan menjunjung tinggi konsep steril , Es Krim Duren­Q bisa dibilang unggul di atas es krim duren yang dimiliki kompetitor lain. Satu tahun berjalan dari pertama es krim ini diluncurkan akhirnya Managemen Duren­Q siap untuk mentargetkan 15 outlet waralaba Baru di sekitar wilayah Jakarta.

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It is heaven to be able to enjoy din­ing in a traditional nuance in Ja­karta. Moreover to dine in an open

air wide premises with an interior that remind us of olden village atmo­sphere. We will not pay attention on the bumper to bumper traffic in front of the eatery.

That is the atmosphere of Warung Solo that stands on a 4.000 square meter land. The owner, Dani Sarwono, builds the eatery out of paint peeling wooden board. There are old style wooden tables and dining table made of sewing machine table. Selection of menus like nasi pecel, complete nasi gudeg, nasi liwet, varieties of fries, ketupat tahu Magelang, Java noodles,

garang asem, botok, mangut, nasi gereh sambel bawang, and many more.

All sorts of snacks are available like, various flavors of pancakes, fried banana, kremes, fried tape, lumpia, mendoan, otak­otak, and others. Their special drinks are beras kencur ice, blewah with brown sugar, cendol, stroop, gula asem, kunir asem and so on.

It is refreshing to enjoy various tradi­tional foods with a traditional interior. It is like finding an oasis in the middle of the city.

Oasis in the middle of the cityTired of modern atmosphere, Warung Solo in East Cilandak,

South Jakarta is worth trying.

Oasis in the middle of the cityWarung Solo

Jl Madrasah No 14Jeruk Purut

South JakartaPhone: (021) 78843144

You will regret not to try fried mushrooms in Sapu Lidi. It has become a debate subject

among those who have tried it. Some say it taste like chicken some say fish. Bottom line! Delicious! Words cannot describe the bliss of Bob Doank’s, Sapu Lidi owner, secret recipe. The resort is located at Graha Puspa Cihideung, a luxuri­ous residential area in Lembang, Bandung. Here you can try varieties of traditional food that are mouth

watering. Don’t forget to taste fried small fish so crispy that you can chew the bones. And also Oseng buncis oncom served on little skil­lets.

For snacks there are choices of traditional pancakes to fried ba­nanas. Selections of beverages such as young green coconut juice, bandrek and bajigur. You can dine in an open cool air of Lembang. When visit Bandung you must stop by at Sapu Lidi.

Extraordinary CuisineVisit Sapu Lidi Resort to enjoy culinary plus the extraordinary village and traditional nuance. This place amazed food lovers and those who are crazy about photography

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Bandung, West JavaPhone. +62 22 2786915 ,

2786461Fax. +62 22 2787499

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West Java – Indonesia.Phone. +62 22 2034109Fax. +62 22 2035060

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Village atmosphere present through the traditional huts with floor sitting arrangement. The structure of the eatery

is mostly made of wood and bamboo. It uses combinations of traditional, modern and modified Table wares. Try their menus like, nasi kohkol, rice with various dishes, chili paste, raw vegetables served on half kentongan shaped bamboo. Kentongan is olden communication equipment. There are se­lections of food on the menu such as, traditional Sundanese, sauté squid, vegetables, capcai, grilled fish and many more.

When you are in Solo you must visit Omah Ndeso or it is well known as Pecel Solo. The place serves various

Solo cuisines with a dining area in an old house nuance. Even equipments used have nuance from the past glass jar or dec­orations like mortar, lamp and antique chest. Menus served are pecel Solo, pecel ndeso, garang asem, nasi liwet and many more. The must try beverages are beras kencur, temu lawak, kunir asem sirih, jahe pandan gulo jowo, and so on.

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Phone: (0262) 2246767 and 2247007

Business hours:10.00 – 22.00 WIB

Gula Djawa restaurant Goela Djawa Restaurant is simple but attractive. Decorated with traditional interior, cement

floor and wooden chairs. There are varieties of Indonesian buffet menus serves on top of a stove. All menus are Sema­rang, Cirebon, Yogya, Solo style. Sayur lodeh, sambal goreng ati, krecek oseng tempe cabai hijau, garang asem, tahu gejrot are in the menu. There are selections of beverages like, teh poci gula batu, kunir asem, or dawet. Varieties of snacks that brings us back to our childhood.

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Jl Fatmawati No. 16 ­ 69Petronas Gas Station

West Cilandak, CilandakSouth Jakarta 12430

Phone: (021) 7515106Business Hours:

10.00 – 22.00

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Phone: 0271­737379Business hours:

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Ti­Top , an old restaurant in Medan built in 1929, has been the silent witness of the city’s rapid development.

In 1929, the restaurant, used to be named Jangkie like the owner’s name, was located in Jalan Pandu, Medan. In 1934 it was moved to Jalan Kesawan with a new name Tip­Top that means perfect. Tip­Top serves Indonesian, Western and Chinese food.

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Jl Ahmad Yani No 92 (Jalan Kesawan), Medan, Sumaterawww.tiptop­medan.com

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trick & tips

Never Ignore Sun Screen!

sunbathing in the ocean or in the mountain during holiday is exciting. We can relax and get benefit out of the sun. New research from

Edinburgh University Dermatologist, London, England as what has been published at bbc.co.uk, mentioned that the sun is not only rich in vitamin D but also proven to help lower down blood pressure and give good impact to the heart.

keep cautiousThe sun light over exposure may be

harmful. So it is best to be cautious,

even though you will not feel the impact directly.

Many researches show that over exposed to sun light can lower the skin immune that may easily irritated and in­fected the skin, the appearance of black spot and premature aging.

Too much ultraviolet radiation will cause cataract and different types of cancer such as skin or eye cancer. The ozone thin layer is believed to give great percentage on ultraviolet radiation conductance to earth. The Vision Council London lately appealed to always wear sunglasses when having outdoor activi­ties in a long period of time. The appeal is not only for adults but also children.

Ultraviolet radiation is said to be one of the cause of premature aging, black spot, cataract and skin cancer. So, never ignore to wear sun screen!

protection Should danger spoil your

planned vacation? Don’t! Take action to avoid danger without ruining your excitement. Put on sun screen, wear hat, loose clothes and other clothing that can protect your skin from the radiation.

Before applying sun screen it is best to have a clear under­standing on the product that is called sun block. Here are some terminologies used that need to be comprehended.

• UV: Ultraviolet radiation (UV). Researches show that over

exposed to UV radiation can interrupt skin health. Re­searchers called UV radiation as the cause of different types of skin cancer like no melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and alkali, cell carcinoma.

UV is divided into UVA and UVB. The radiation can pe­netrate earth atmosphere and danger to skin health.

• UVA: UVA donates about 95% of UV radiation that enter the earth atmosphere and penetrating the glass. Over exposure can cause

damage to the skin among many are the appearance of black spot and premature ag­ing. The research also men­tions over exposed by UVA can be the main cause of many types of skin cancer.

• UVB: the emission of UVB cannot penetrate glass. Over exposure of UVB can cause skin burn and redness.

• SPF (Sun Protection Fac­tor): beside mentioning its benefit, to protect skin from UVA and UVB radiation, sun block lotion usually write the content of the SPF for in­stance SPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50 or even SPF 90.

The numbers show the length of time the sun screen is able to protect the skin from UVB exposure. The longer you are exposed to UVB the highest SPF should be chosen.

• PA+, PA ++, PA +++: is a sign that show the product to protect skin from UVA. The more a “+” sign is written on the product the longer it will protect the skin from UVA.

Tips• Protect yourself from ultraviolet radiation with

sunscreen cream

• It is recommended to apply sunscreen cream every two hours

• cover yourself with hat

• Don’t stay too long under the sun, especially above 10 AM

• Don’t wear tight clothes when having activities under the sun. Tight clothes will directly lead the radiation to the skin. Wear loose clothes.

• Wear sunglasses.

• Don’t rely only on foundation, pow­der, or any other makeup that contain sunscreen protection. Those kinds of makeup are not for outdoor.

• keep on wearing sunscreen cream on cloudy weather. Ultraviolet radia­tion especially UVA happens in the morning, afternoon, evening and in any weather.

• Don’t forget to protect your lips with lip balm that contain ultraviolet protection.

Remember! The level of SPF and PA

stated on the product does not relate to the level of pro­tection the product can give. Instead it indicates the length

of time of the protection. The highest the SPF level, the longer the protection will be.

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The event that combines sports and cultural tourism has become an accurate marketing strategy and at the same time actuating

the region in developing river and lake tourism

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In Line Water Tourism Phenomenon

INDONESIA possesses thou­sands of unexplored potential fresh water tourism. There are 5.950 drainage basins and 1.575 lakes to benefit

as tourist attraction to improve the people’s welfare and at the same time arouse awareness on nature rearing and preservation. How to harmonize raising the potential, marketing and preserva­tion awareness seems to be the problem.

According to Sapta Nirwandar,

Deputy Minister of Tourism, the three matters mentioned interrelat­ed. Many countries are developing potential fresh water tourism which is called in line water tourism. In line with the Tourism Day theme held on September 27th, Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future.

Following is part of the interview between Destinasi Indonesia and Sapta Nirwandar on potentials and marketing strategy &promotion related to in line water tourism.

What is the obstacle in developing in line water tourism in Indonesia?

River and lake management in many countries in Europe has been regulated and laid­out. The in­frastructures are more organized and easy to care. Indonesia needs different approaches. The devel­opment of river and lake tourism has already been done in written instruction.

What is the way out?The best way is to create agenda with news

value that will be the attention of the media. Those two things can motivate the region to work to­gether to build river and lake tourism. Of course it needs coordination between central and regional government. In this case the role of mass media is very important. Coverage on the process and preparation of infrastructure can spur on the region to bring target into reality.

Has this been done in the past?Tour de Singkarak, an international scale bike

race, has proven this to be an effective way. The re­gent and his deputy always attend the coordination meeting. On a certain level the meeting is attended by the governor. Control is done by the media through its coverage. Once there was an inspec­tion before the event and found out that one region was not ready. As soon as it was in the news, in marathon they finished the work. The event was proven successful and the building of the support­ing infrastructure went smoothly. People can feel the benefit right away.

Will the government hold this type of event on river and lake?

This is the most effective way in promoting and marketing the river and lake tourism and at the same time to motivate the regional government and customary society to move forward in building and decorating their region. This is more effec­tive than just delivering instruction by the central government.

What kind event is effective?The combination of sport tourism and cultural

tourism, especially an international sports compe­tition can be a fast way to invite tourist. It has a great news value to be covered by the media. We can rearrange existing festivals and create new festivals with interesting concepts. For instance, developing heritage tourism by utilizing Batanghari River that used to be a trade route, holding fashion shows on top of a boat, music festivals and many more.

What kind of impact is expected?Firstly, of course this is to increase people’s

welfare. As a result of seeing the river and lake can elevate their welfare, there will be awareness in protecting what can be used to make a living. Developing river and lake tourism can trigger the development of hotel and infrastructure. Vietnam and Thailand have successfully benefited Mekong and Chao Phraya River. We have a greater poten­tial. Maybe one day guestroom hotel build facing the river can have higher value.

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The small bag made by Coccon makes it possible for you to arrange little things that you always bring when travelling. With Kokon Grid­It you do not need to scram­ble your bag to find a pen, cell phone, power bank or other little things. To keep everything in its place, the organizer is equipped with elastic rubber in the inside. The size is small with 30.5 cm width and 20.3 cm height and only weigh 0,33 kg. The price tagged on cocooninnovations.com is US$24.99.

Smart Traveler

Traveling with children can be exciting, but in a certain moment it can be frus­trating. The long line at the airport dur­ing holiday and your loved ones whining

can give you a headache. Ride­on Carry­on can be a solution. While lining up or taking care of other matters you will not be frustrated with your loved ones whin­ing or worried that they will be out of

your supervision.A new Ride­on Carry­on bag, the

back part that connects to the wheel is equipped with a nylon children’s folded chair. Children can sit behind the bag, while Mom and Dad pulled it. The bag is recommended for an 8 months to a five year old. This innovation has passed the safety test in the US and some other countries and recently was rewarded Best New Product by Business Week. Interested? The price tagged on rideon-carryon.com is US$39.95.

ride-on Carry-on

Organizing toiletry, shaver, and cosmetic in the suit­case may cause a fuse. If you travel a lot you can look at the products at magellans.com. The little bag is only 2 x 18 cm. it can be packed horizon-tally in the suitcase.

The inner part of the kit is made transparent with a strong zipper when you have to go through custom check at the airport, the officer can easily see through without unpacking it. The kit is tagged US$35, made of black nylon, with handle and shoulder strap.

organizer Cocoonbag and case

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Tourism Fact 2013visa survEY rEsult

Attraction, scenery and culture are still the main reasons for tourists to travel. This answer is obtained from a study conducted by VISA to 12.631 tourists from 25 different countries. In the mid of 2013, there is a global average travel budget increase from US$2.390 to US$2.501. Asia Pacific Market shows huge growth. Based on VISA survey, tourists originated from this area spent an average of US$273 per day or the second highest from the global average US$239. Visa survey also shows 79% tourists will travel once or twice a year. More than 40% prefer to arrange their own trip and has done it ahead of time. 37% of the respondents mentioned relax­ing with friends and family is their main reason to travel. Around 39% respondents chose to stay at star hotels. (visa.com)

mEdical tourism

Many European tourists no lon­ger go for the sun and beach. But now they are into medical tour, this is because of the high cost of medical treatment and health insurance. A survey mentioned about 3%­4% of tourist in the world have medical tour. In fact, there are more un­revealed medical tour request. Medical tour among the European tourist increases 24% last year. A survey conducted by Bad Honnef Internasional University of Applied Sciences, Germany shows 52% adult tourist picture themselves traveling overseas to have dental treatment, surgery and other because of a low treatment cost. (ITB World Travel Trend Report)

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china and japan

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data shows Chinese tourists expenditure while travel­ing overseas increase averagely 30% per year. The Japanese tour­ists also shows recovery in 2013, post earthquake disaster. the two countries is the prime mover in

the Asian market. (The World Tourism Organization/ITB World Travel Trend Report)

tEchnoloGY &

social mEdia

The role of information technol­ogy and social media is undeni­able. Tourists rely on technology to buy traveling product and service. They depend on personal recommendations that can be obtained through social media

such as blog, youtube, twitter, facebook, and many more. (ITB World Travel Trend Report)

moviE rolE

Movie is proven to be an effec­tive media promotion in tourism. New Zealand’s tourism jump drastically after the movie Lord of the Rings with the country’s back­ground played in many countries. It is not surprising nowadays

many countries facilitate the movie maker to have their country as the background of a movie.(skift.com)

58 59The Awesome South SEa PEarlS

outh Sea Pearl is the best pearl in the world which can only be found in Indonesia and Australia. Unfortu­nately not too many Indonesian have the knowledge on pearl. It is not surprising if the Chinese, Japa­nese and Australian come to Indonesia to culti­

vate the Indonesian pearls. The product is sold overseas particularly the top grade quality AAA and AA. “There is lack of education on pearl among the Indonesians. Not too many people know that this is a profitable invest­ment. During monetary crisis in 1998 the price of gold and diamond are declining, but the price of pearl is steady even increasing,” said Kengrry Retanubun, direc­tor of CV Rosario Mutiara Ambrosius. A top grade quali­ty South Sea Pearl is the same price as a house. But the production of top grade quality are very limited only 0,5% a year in every farm. But overall Indonesia is the biggest pearl producer in the world, preceding Australia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. The South Sea Pearl is the best quality in the world, followed by Black Pearl from the Southern Pacific, Akoya from Japan and Vietnam and then Fresh Water Pearl from China. “Overseas, particularly Europe, south sea pearl has been status symbol exceeding other jewelry,” said Ambrosius.

underwater hotel in Dubai & maldivesAFTER Dubai, the Republic of Maldives is constructing a super luxurious under­water hotel with the same technology offered by Deep Ocean technology (DOT). In Dubai, the underwater hotel called Wa­ter Discus is built aptly a super luxurious world class resort. The building is build in futuristic style in a form of disks connect­ed with a pipe like structure functioning as lift and stairs.

Water Discus is a structure consists of two huge discs that is placed under water and on the water surface. The combina­tion make it possible for the hotel guests to enjoy the warm climate on the water surface at the same time admire the beauty of the underwater life.

Water Discus is built in 10 meter depth. There are 21 luxurious guestrooms equipped with special lighting and it is designed soundproof. There is a disc in 5­7 meter depth for multifunction lobby, spa, restaurant and recreational area.

Dubai and Maldives are two countries that

own super luxurious underwater hotel with the latest technology carried out by DOT. Previously Dubai owns Hydropolis Underwa­ter and Apeiron Island, an underwater hotel with luxurious facilities. Meanwhile the US owns Jules Undersea Lodge.

indonesian Pearl Festival 2013

THE world is interested in the in line water tourism. For that purpose the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economics support the comeback of Lake Toba Festival.

“Lake Toba Festival is an event organized by the local government of North Sumatera. This year the ministry is involved in formu­lating the concept and coordinating the execution until the year 2017,” said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Econom­ics a while ago. Lake Toba Festival used to be called Lake Toba Celebration will be

carried out on September 8­14, 2013. The main stage venue is on Beta Hill, Tuk­Tuk Beach, and Samosir Island. Lake Toba has tourism potency which can be developed into a world class tourism said Sapta.

Several main icons that will be performed in the event are Solu Bolon Competition (a kind of Dragon Boat), glider, Marlange (Swimming), Si Gale­gale Carnaval, Lake Toba’s World Drum Festival, traditional games, Tourism and Creative Economics exhibition and many more.

INDONESIA Pearl Festival (IPF) 2013 will be held in Jakarta Convention Center, Octo­ber 2­6. The 3rd IPF event is organized by the Directorate General of P2HP, Women’s Association of the Ministry of Fishery and the Association of Indonesian Pearl Cultiva­tion in cooperation with PT Rajawali Pacific

Internusa. The theme of the event is Hidden Trea-

sure of Papua. IPF 2013 is targeting 66 booth to be filled by pearl cultivator of Indonesia, jeweler, UMKM, Dekranas, and 9 province of pearl producer and marketer in Indonesia.

lake Toba Festival

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Sipadan Ligitan case is a valuable lesson for Indo­nesia. Now, the govern­ment is intensively work­ing on the small islands

in the outermost, one of it is Minatourism Program. The program is initiated by the Directorate General of Coastal Marine and Small Islands, The Ministry of Marine and Fisheries. It is mainly aimed to inhabited small islands located in the border.

“Minatourism Program will com­bine activities that motivate invest­ments in small islands in particular

tourism and ecosystem protection through con­servation activities,” said Sudirman Saad, Director General KP3K, explaining the concept of Minatour­ism.

There are 92 outermost islands in Indonesia, and

31 islands among them are inha­bited. Although each island has their own extraordinary natural resources but in general infrastruc­

tures are very limited. For that reason Sudirman explain, every in­stitution need to participate includ­ing private and public universities.

Currently, KKP is focusing on developing 12 small outermost islands. Those islands are Sebatik, Nusakambangan, Miangas, Ma­rore, Marampit, Lingayan, Maratua, Wetar, Alor, Enggano, Simuk and Dubi Kecil.

The development of the small outermost islands is an effort to

support the master plan of the ac­celeration and expansion of Indo­nesia’s economical development, to provide opportunity in tourism, and to help the government to protect the country’s defense and sovereignty.

“If we don’t develop the islands the case of Sipada Ligitan will happen again. Moreover, the eco­nomics of these small islands are potential. For instance, there are many islands can be develop into resorts and diving spots.”

“Base on the concept of Mi­natourism the development and investment should not damage the ecosystem of the existing island,” said Sudirman.

investor

Currently there are investors who are willing to develop Anam­bas Island in Riau Islands, Raja Ampat in Papua, and Tiga Gili Island in West Nusa Tenggara. Those investors are from Singa­pore, Maldives and the Middle East. “The investment planning is still under assessment and business planning. Therefore, we encourage them to invest as soon as possible. Moreover they are so interested in developing Anambas Island in Riau Islands, Raja Ampat Island in Papua dan Tiga Gili in West Nusa Tenggara Barat,” said Sudirman.

KKP keep on pushing every investment effort in the small outermost islands, to facilitate, to help promoting, to issue policies and strategies and to optimize the development in the coastal area and small islands, to increase the attempt, to maintain and to rehabilitate the ecosystem in the coast. The strategy is proclaimed to increase the economical value added by relying on tourism sector and avoiding the environmental damage. “With the KKP’s policy, we believe the investments in those islands will be realized

Advetorial

Minatourism of the Small and outermost islandsMinatourism will combine its activities to encourage investment in the small islands, particularly tourism and protective measure on ecosystem through conservation activities.

ditjen kp3k sudirman saad ketika mengunjungi masyarakat di pulau kecil terluar.

within this year. Minatourism is in great demand. We targeted the in­vestment value between Rp 50 to Rp 100 billion,” explain Sudirman.

Besides bringing investors to invest, KKP is working with several universities to adopt small outer­most islands as their built area. KKP and Hasanuddin University, Makasar is working together to develop Sebatik Island in Nunukan, East Kalimantan in the border of Malaysia.

“This way KKP is targeting the development of the small outer­most islands will be executed as soon as possible. Around 92 is­lands are expected to be executed in 2014.”

minatourism

Small outermost island has a potential extraordinary tourism beauty. KKP will keep on trying to improve the people’s understand­ing on ecosystem through Mina­tourism Program with a manage­ment base on natural resources and environmental friendly. The development of Minatourism is based on conservation.

According to Sudirman, Mina­tourism is directed to activities like ecosystem rehabilitation and conservation.

To support continous tourism, to educate, to train, and to do research that will support the preser vation of the marine spe­cies. Minatourism has developed the cultivation tourism, so that visi­tors can witness the operational of Karamba floating net and the seed­ing and maturation of grouper and napoleon. Minatourism has done the same way to capture fisheries. “This way the people’s economy can be developed, at the same time educate them on utilizing the environmental friendly cultivation technology.”

KKP focused on developing 12 islands

In the Period of 2012-2013

Sebatik, East Kalimantan

Nusakambangan, Java

Miangas, North Sulawesi

Marore, North Sulawesi

Marampit, North Sulawesi

Lingayan, Central Sulawesi

Maratua, East Kalimantan

Wetar, Maluku

Alor, East Nusa Tenggara

Enggano, Bengkulu

Simuk, North Sumatera

Dubi Kecil, Riau Islands

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jakarta (jakarta convention center) • indonesia Pearls Festival: 14–15 september 2013• garuda Travel Fair 2013: 13-15 september 2013• hotel expo 2013: 19 -22 september 2013• indonesia iDe 2013: 19-22 september 2013• books & Toys Fair: 19 – 22 september 2013

jakarta book Fair 20131-6 oktober 2013 FX senayan, jakarta

EvEnt

September 2013

rubrik ini disediakan untuk menyebar luaskan berbagai event terkait seni, budaya, pariwisata, dan expo yang

diselenggarakan di indonesia. silakan kirim realese dan foto ke destinasiindonesia@gmail.com.

Tony benneT live in ConCerT 13 september 2013

Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta, pukul 19.00

jazz on bromo 26-28 september

Gunung bromo, jawa timurpenyanyi yang tampil antara lain: tahez komez, kelompok musik Etnik kramat madura, kulkul band, ring of Fire project featuring djaduk Fe-rianto, idang rasjidi and jen shyu, rieka roslan, dan barry likumahuwa project.

FesTival Danau baTur kinTamani

7-8 september 2013 bali

menampilkan kegiatan budaya, festival kuliner dan pameran ber-bagai produk yang terbuat dari bambu. tari yang akan ditampilkan antara lain tari kolosal ketangin danau yang akan dimainkan 130 penari. ada pula kegiatan fun bike, treking, dekorasi penjor, kompetisi mengukir buah, lomba fotografi, dll

sangiran eThniC FesTival minggu

september 2013sekitar kawasan situs manusia

purba, sangiranCP: disparbudpor kabupa ten sragen telp. 0271- 7087446,8822856

borobuDur 10 k, 1 -30 september 2013 kabupaten magelang

lomba lari sejauh 10 km dengan start dimulai dari desa blondo kabupaten magelang dan Finish di pelataran candi borobudur. borobudur 10k akan diikuti oleh atlet-atlet jarak jauh dalam dan luar negeri. CP: dinas pemuda dan olahraga provinsi jawa tengah. telp. 024-8419956

ranGakian visit jawa tEnGah YEar

ranGakian visit jawa tEnGah YEar

ranGakian visit jawa tEnGah YEar

FesTival jamu Dan kuliner inTernasional

13-15 september 2013halaman kantor Gubernur

jawa tengahjl. pahlawan kota semarangagenda kegiatan : pameran

jamu dan produk herbal, kulinery, angkringan mbah podang,

pengobat an herbal, warung jamu

solo keronCong FesTival13-14 september 2013

balaikota surakartamenampilkan para seniman keron-cong local, nasional hingga inter-nasional dalam upaya melestarikan musik tradisi dan memupuk rasa nasionalisme.

FesTival koTa lama21-22 september 2013

kawasan kota lama kota semarang

agenda kegiatan : old time food fiesta, The old town journey, Old car Exhibition, simfoni kota lama, Carnival of scenes, Lomba Fotografi

grebeg besar grebeg besarkabupaten demak

tempat : city squarerangkaian perayaan menjelang dan sesudah hari raya idul adha yang diselenggarakan di pendopo kabupaten demak. prosesi diawali dengan pasar malam/rakyat pada h-15. kemudian, pada tanggal 9 dzulhijjah atau 15 oktober 2013, arak-arakan tumpeng dari pen-dopo kabupaten demak ke masjid agung demak, dilanjutkan penga-jian akbar dan pembagian nasi bungkus.

solo inTernaTional PerForming arTs

20-22 september 2013halaman pura mangkunegaran

sipa atau solo international perform-ing arts adalah sebuah ajang pergelaran seni budaya berskala international dengan materi berupa seni pertunjukan,seperti seni tari, seni musik, hingga seni teater.

solo CiTy jazz27-28 september 2013

halaman benteng vastenburg

sanur village FesTival

FesTival Wayang

visiT aCeh year 2013

exibiTion

FesTival Teluk ambon 27 – 29 september 2013,

ambon, malukuacara antara lain: lomba perahu tra disional manggarube arumbae (satu perahu ditumpangi hingga 31 orang), lomba perahu bercadik, Kompetisi fotografi taman bawah laut, hberenang estafet dari teluk ambon ke ujung selatan ambon, lomba memancing tradisional, melukis, dll.

FEstival sEni, budaYa & pariwisata

FEstival sEni, budaYa & pariwisata

asean jazz FesTival 2013 20-21 september 2013

harbour bay, terminal Ferry. batam

FesTival DeraWan 20135 -20 september 2013

pawai budaya, Fishing Game, ke-jua raan selancar angin, layar, dll

september 2013 sanur village Festival diselenggara-kan di kawasan sanur, bali, menawar-kan kegiatan budaya: tari tradisio-nal, musik, olahraga air dan festival makanan penuh masakan lezat.

• Festival permainan rakyat 7-8 september 2013

• lut tawar mtb challenge 25-29 september 2013

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java soulnaTion FesTival 4-6 oktober 2013

istora senayan, jakarta me nam pi l kan macy Gray, legendaris bet ty da-vis, ouarted band electric, ni cho las louis, jamie aditya Graham, rai sa, dira sugandi, tulus, art of the tree

Festival Wayang international 201322-27 september 2013rumah topeng, banjar tengkulak tengah, desa kemenuh, bali

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Lounge & Boarding Gate Bandara Soekarno HattaGaruda Indonesia Lounge Soekarno HattaPadang Golf Rancamaya/Ran­camaya Golf & Country ClubBSD Golf/Damai Indah Golf & Country ClubPadang Golf Pondok IndahGolf HalimInako Toys CafeSinou CafeKafe MericaKafe Has Es Ef KopitiamWarung SoloStar Buck Plaza IndonesiaAnomali CoffeTree House KemangLes Classiques Cafe Cocktail & FriendsWarung StrawberryHarum manisCafe BataviaBookshelfHotel DharmawangsaFave Hotel Pasar BaruCiti Residence Hayam Wuruk Oak Tree Urban HotelSmart HotelAlila HotelGrand MahakamIntercontinental Mid PlazaRed Top HotelSugi SalonDental Health CenterKids Foot, RS Mitra Keluarga Kelapa GadingRS Siloam Kebon JerukRS Puri pondok IndahRS Omni Pulo MasRumah Main CikalAnimaland Fx SenayanEsther House of BeautyHolistic CentreRoger Salon, Clinic & SpaMadeline Beauty CenterCarina Hair & BeautyKat SalonClick House

Kementerian Pariwisata & Ekonomi Kreatif

Kementerian Perikanan dan Kelautan

Kantor gubernur Kantor Bupati

Dinas Pariwisata

PEMERINTAH JAKARTA DEPOK & BOGOR BANDUNG SEMARANG YOGYAKARTA JAMBI BALI

JAKARTA

RSIA Kemang Medical CenterBrawijaya Women & Children HospitalStudio Foto Kodok IjoRSIA YadikaDrg LinusDrg EdwardHocus Focus MOI & Plaza IndonesiaRoyal Progress International HospitalRSIA FamilyRS Hermina PodomoroKlinik Gigi Gading GrahaWarung tahu Kelapa GadingPunk Q Hair StudioChocokids Little TownRH Baby & Mommy Spa PluitRSIA BundaProdia ChildlabPan TravelBest Western HotelBumbu Desa CikiniRS Mitra KemayoranSekolah Musik IndonesiaMothercare/ELCApotek MahakamTumbletotsAnimaland Store Fx SudirmanAnimaland Store Senayan CityKiddy CutsEver GreenClick HouseRS YadikaChildren Hair SalonCircus Play & PartyCoffee ToffeePlanet Car Wash kebon JerukVictory Car WashMr Pancage PuriBlacklisted Dunkin Donat Hayam WurukSaudagar Coffee

DEPOK & BOGOR Buku CaféZoe Café & LibraryRS Ibu dan Anak Graha PermataRS BundaBurger GrillRS HerminaRS Puri CinereFery Salon & SpaHair Coloring & Beauty SalonMargo CityResto Solo

Royal Safari gardenBaby and Child Klinik Tumbuh Kembang AnakResto De’leuitKafe Kebun KitaHotel HorisonRancamaya Golf and Country ClubCafe DedaunanHotel Salak The Heritage

BANDUNGKaraoke BellalunaParahyangan CoffiePrime Coffe & Tea Factory Badung Bar & Lounge Aston Braga & ResidanceMarbella SuiteThe Peak Resort DinningBumi Bandhawa HotelEl Cavana HotelMountain View Golf ClubBandung Giri Gahanan GolfPadma Hotel The Trans Luxury HotelThe Lamar’s Day Spa & Family ReflexiologyAmaris Hotel Cimanuk BandungCipaku Garden HotelDago Highland Resort & SpaYellow TruckKopi Selasar Sunaryo Santosa HospitalBumbu DesaCafe Rumah 1930Rumah Teras PavilionAsmila Boutique HotelRoemah CoffeeCongo Gallery & CaffeImah KopiVerde Resto & LoungeKopi ProgoGetback CoffeeSiera Cafe & LoungeKong Kow CafeNoah Barn CoffeeCoffee ClinicBradford Coffee & LoungePop HotelExelco Coffee DagoKlinik Prima GemilangMatah CafeParamita LabCoffee CombiMPx TravelBina Insani Tour

Adventure Tour & TravelSwara Harmony Music SchoolElfa Music School AntapaniE’s View Cafe & RestoMelinda Hospital & Esthetical CenterSelasih CafeRollaas Coffee & TeaD’Carmel Boutique HotelHarris HotelThe Valley Resort HotelGumilang Regency Chara Hotel Imah Seniman ResortMason Pine Hotel Gino Feruci Hotel Diva ClinicSvarga Holistic Health CenterIcos Cafe Tembalang Semarang

PURWAKARTA & PANGANDARAN

Kota Bukit Indah Plaza HotelResort Laut Biru

GARUTKampung Sampireun Resort & SpaTirtagangga

CIREBONBumbu DesaHotel GrageRS Ibu & Anak Sumber KasihRS Gunung JatiPraktek Dr HendrawanHotel Patra JasaHotel BentaniRestoran Klapa ManisHotel Grand TryasKlinik Kecantikan Kusuma Beauty Lab

SEMARANGHotel pandanaranClassic Coffe HouseLemon Tea Resto bakery & CafeSalon Rudy HadisuwarnoBliss Pampering Studio, Spa Salon and ReflexyKoenoKoeni Cafe GalleryCoffee Toffee The Rays Cafe and RestoCafe Deoholic

Dante Coffee Shop & RestaurantArjuna Radio Cafe & Resto SemarangMiracle Aesthetic ClinicLexa Skin ClinicHotel GumayaGrand CandiHotel CiputraHotel Horison Haryono Tour & TravelMG Suites MAVEN SemarangKencana Agrowisata Hotel & Resort Ungaran SemarangRS BundaLa Dolce VitaCafe Wedangan MooeiRiver View CafeIcos Cafe TembalangWong Art Bakery & Cafe Puri AnjasmoroIndische Cafe and Imperial BakeryParahita Coffee Shop & RestoQuest Hotel Hotel Crown Plaza

YOGYAKARTAHouse of RamitenCafe MomentoLincak “Warung Hotspot Bukan Cafe”Kedai KopiPenginapan PugeranArtemy Italian Gelato & Coffee ShopPaztaholicLegend CoffeeKomikotiSnap CafeBale Hotspot & CafeCoklat cafeDixie Square Yogyakarta De Sava CoffeeJentra HotelHotel BrongtoRoemah Djawa ResortHotel 1001 MalamRumah Mertua HotelDusun Jogja VillageCakra Kusuma HotelLecker Je CafeScherz CafeThe Phoenix HotelMerapi Merbabu Hotels & ResortsHotel TentremHotel Sewu PadiHotel Melia Purosani

Perpustakaan KotaDjendelo CafeKopi ItemCoklat CafeKesuma RestoranBright Dental MaguwoKlinik Harmoni Keluarga

SURABAYA & SEKITARNYA

The Cafe House of SampoernaGaruda Indonesia Lounge SurabayaCiputra Golf Club & HotelBukit Darmo GolfFinna Golf & Country Club ResortChicco SwalayanSiloam HospitalHotel MajapahitRefresho Coffeee SidoarjoHotel SinggasanaOost Koffie & TheeC2O Library & CollabtiveLadang CoffeeCoffee CornerTrimurti Lounge & RestoranHoneymoon DesertThe LibraryVis A VisCafé RollasWing DomHotel Oval

MALANG DAN SEKITARNYA

Hotel TuguPadi City ResortSantika Premiere HotelHotel Haris & Convention MalangSolaris HotelTravel Café

LAMPUNGMokko Donuts & Coffee Mall kartiniLaboratorium EnggalRS ImanuelRS Anugerah MedikaApotek K­24 AntasariLampung Futsal­Kedung Meneng

JAMBIApotek Anak IbuRS St Theresia

Town for Kids

KALIMANTANBorneo News KaltengPalangka Post KaltengRefresho Kedai Kopi Paser KaltimHotel Swiss Bellin

MEDANRepvpublik KopiBumbu Desa Macehat CafeKok Tong Kopi TiamRocco Coffee & SnackHotel Swiss Bellin Hotel Danau Toba InternationalKaribia Boutique Hotel

PADANGRefresho kedai kopi padangHau’s TeaElidarman CafeVilla Air ManisHotel Batang ArauD’Ox Ville HotelCubadak Paradiso VillageBedudal Café BukittinggiCafé Turret

BATAMBumbu DesaBreak CafeMay cafeWaffle Town USAKaya ToastCooljuzzSpa Central SukajadiOzon International HotelThe Rock 8 HotelRomance HotelHoliday HotelVista HotelBatam Smailing Tour & TravelEka Shogi TravelKaha Tour & Travel

MAKASSARKafe Baca BiblioholicStarbook CafeKafe BukuSinggasana HotelHotel Hertasning

Bumbu Desa RenonBambu Indah HotelHard Rock Café BaliThe Coffee House Kopi Bali HouseKomaneka at Rasa Sayang HotelMelting WokLuhtu’s Coffee ShopMaya’s Coffee & Smothie BarStreet CafeIzakaya Café & BarCafé MokaThe Batu Belig Hotel & SpaJ­Boutique HotelBali tropic Resort & SpaThe Kunja HotelBuddha garden VillaVilla MahapalaKarma JimbaranThe Magani Hotel & SpaPondok AyuDijon CafeKopi Paras CafeBlack Canyon CafeCafé Batu JimbarMisterblek

LOMBOKDe Quake Lounge Bar & RestaurantCafe & Restaurant AlbertoMahamaya Boutique ResortCafe WayanLombok Kosaido Golf ClubLombok Golf Kosaido Country ClubChillout Bungalows and BarSegara VillasPool Villa Club SenggigiAlang­Alang Boutique Beach ResortBintang Senggigi HotelHoliday Resort LombokThree­C Tea & CoffeeTami’s Neverland

MALAYSIABumbu Desa Alamanda PutrajayaBumbu Desa Suria KLCCBumbu Desa Mid Valley

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