Baduy primitive area attractions

EXCEPT physically prepare if you want to stay at the Bedouin village, we must also be prepared to respect and comply with customs regulations applicable in the area of ​​indigenous Bedouin community. At the very least comply with the regulations made Jaro (Village Chief) Kanekes, Dainah, for immigrants who will enter its territory.

Rules for immigrants, among others, the prohibition to bring a tape or radio, do not bring a guitar, do not bring a pellet gun, not capturing or killing animals, no littering, no cutting of trees, do not leave a fire in the forest, do not consume intoxicating beverages, and does not violate the norms decency.

Especially for foreigners, forbidden to enter the Bedouin territory whose citizens are always dressed in white, ie, region-Cikartawana Cibep Kampung-Cikeusik. Foreigners were only allowed entry to the territory whose citizens Outer Baduy always dressed in black.

Meanwhile, in Kawalu (harvest period of three consecutive months in February to April), Bedouin In a totally closed to all outsiders. However, for visitors in Kawalu can still meet with Bedouin citizens in the time out of their homes.

Bedouin custom which severely restricts touch with the modern world, particularly on electricity, and other electronic equipment also forced the visitors who will stay to complete the equipment is relatively a lot, especially carrying a flashlight to make it easier when the restroom at night.

The jacket is quite helpful to expel the cold in the Bedouin village which has an altitude above 500 meters above sea level. Sleeping bags were not hurt were taken to help keep warm while sleeping at night.

Baduy very cold at night. The cold was bone-chilling because the Bedouin residents sleep on the floor of the stage, not on the couch. Wind gust was felt not only from above, but also from below the stage house. coming from between the walls of bamboo.

When it comes to the Bedouin in the rainy season, visitors should use appropriate footwear worn at the ground slippery and muddy. Mountain shoes or sandals are recommended for use because the soles have been designed to be able to "grip" when the stand so it does not easily slip, especially on the road uphill.

Do not forget also the jacket or raincoat and hood bag that is waterproof to protect the luggage so as not to wet. Oil antinyamuk please also brought to repel insects, especially when we are about to walk into the woods or fields Bedouin.

If we stay in the township Outer Baduy, we can use soap or shampoo when bathing. In the Bedouin In both objects were used abstinence. Personalized medicine must be taken, especially because in the Bedouin village there is no clinic or pharmacy. So, when it's ready to go to the Bedouin area, do not forget to resolve all matters in the city in advance because it will be difficult to get a cell phone signal.

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Happy Picking Strawberries in Bedugul

If a trip to Begudul, Tabanan, Bali do not miss to stop in Bali Outbound and Farmstay. In this place, you and your family can pick strawberries as you like straight from the garden.

Bali Outbound and Farmstay, located in Park Hill Melingkuh, Baturiti village, Tabanan, Bali. Its location is about five kilometers before Bedugul Botanical Gardens from the direction of Denpasar.

Strawberry Farm in Bali Outbound and Farmstay has an area of ​​40 acres. On land located at an altitude of 800 meters from the sea surface is stretched a row of neat strawberry tree. For each land plot area of ​​10 acres, 7500 trees planted strawberries are arranged neatly.

Strawberries are one of the plants that the body thrives in Bedugul area besides vegetables. Strawberries in the region became one of the souvenirs that must be enjoyed. If stopped by the market Bedugul, strawberries sold by dozens of traders stood in the street greet every tourist.

However, trips to the Strawberry Farm will give a different impression. With your family and your children can freely pick fruit strawberries as you like while enjoying the beautiful green and hilly.

Walk along the swath peering strawberries that have been flushed and ripe. The price was the same as that offered in the market strawberries Bedugul.

To a person, you can pick strawberries as much as one to two pounds. The price is per 1 / 4 pound reached Rp 25,000 when the rainy season or $ 20,000 if it enters the harvest. "The season harvest is usually in July through September," said Wayan Asa, coordinator of the Farm Strawberry growers to travelerbali.

Strawberry plant is a unique fruit. Treatment requires thoroughness and painstaking. This sweet red fruit is very susceptible to pests and weather. Ideally strawberry land held in a grand house, house plastic drip irrigation systems that protect it from inclement weather.

"Obstacles we planted strawberries in the open land is the weather. If taxable fog and drizzle the fruit will be damaged," Wayan said.

However, it must plant the strawberries in the open field will give the impression that appeal to tourists. They can pick strawberries while capturing every moment in the middle of the field this tiny fruit.

"I like traveling with the children and wife to the strawberry fields. The fruit is sweet and nice weather was cool," said David, tourists from France.

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diverse coral species

BEAUTIFUL underwater Wakatobi indeed one of the best in the world. Location of Wakatobi are included in the Coral Triangle World makes this place a paradise for divers. How not, Wakatobi has 750 of 850 coral species, corals and diverse marine creatures that have been hard to find in other areas.

Realize the dream of enjoying all the beauty of Wakatobi is now not difficult. Transportation to Wakatobi, Sulawesi Tenggara, available every day. Meanwhile, in Wangi-scented, Wakatobi's capital, has been available public transportation, taxis and motorcycle taxis. The total cost required is not too expensive, with only 7 million for vacation for 3 days 2 nights. You can get ready for backpacking there.

To go to Wakatobi, you can choose to use a ship or aircraft. Using the ships are cheaper, but time consuming, from Makassar to Wakatobi it takes more than 10 hours. So, put on a plane is a more appropriate choice might make the trip even if you do not like a backpacker.

Currently, flights to the fragrance-scented, Wakatobi's capital, is available every day. Water Express airline, flights from Makassar to-scented fragrance once a day, departing from Makassar approximately 8:00 pm. These flights using small aircraft laden people in their 30s and will transit in the smells.

Flights to Makassar can be done with any airline. But, try to be able to arrive several hours before the flight to Wakatobi depart. If you want to be safe, it would be better to choose the same flight with the airline. The cost of Jakarta to-scented fragrance with Express Water around Rp 1.9 million.

Arriving at Wangi-scented, you can start looking for accommodation by taxi or motorcycle taxi. Taxis in Wangi-scented usually not metered, so it's better first taxi price survey by asking some of the parties. If you would like fragrance-scented tour, a taxi can also be rented all day at a cost of about Rp 250,000.

For ease of transportation, it would be better to choose accommodation in Wangi-scented. No need to worry about spending another region, because there is a speedboat or a boat can take you to other Wakatobi region, such as the Hoga, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongo.

There are a variety of lodging options. The most inexpensive is to stay at home people, it will cost about Rp 50,000 per night. Standard hotel has a tariff of Rp 150,000 to Rp 300,000 per night. If you want more luxury, the resort used to choose a price of Rp 500,000 to Rp 1,500,000 per night.

Done with the affairs of accommodation, you can begin to prepare the core event, enjoying the sea keidahan. As elsewhere, there are two alternatives, snorkeling and diving. If you do not have the equipment, you can rent, including a guide and boat will be delivered to the diving site.

To find a guide, the easiest to contact the WWF office Wakatobi. They have a network to a few people who can guide the submarine. There are several guides that offer packages, diving equipment, ships and the inn at a price of Rp 1,000,000 per person per day. Condition, the minimum group is 4 people.

With the package, you can dive in some of the best places Wakatobi, including Hoga, Waha, Tomia and elsewhere. In particular dive site, you can find fish that size is quite large Napoleon wrasse, including sea hares, various starfish and a definite diversity of coral.

In addition to diving and snorkeling, you can also enjoy the attractions of dolphins with Dolphin Watching or see panoramic sunrise and sunset at Hoga, one of the best panoramic view of sunset and sunrise. Seaweed cultivation can also be seen in certain places, especially around Kaledupa and fragrance-scented.

At night, dark sky also offers a sprinkling of stars. For those who like astronomy, Wakatobi could also be an alternative. In some areas, can still be found Bajo village in the middle of the ocean, despite the growing number of little moment.

If you really want to surround Wakatobi, at least it took a week to be quite satisfied. Because the trip one island to another must be done by speedboat with a specific schedule that sometimes unreliable. Could have hired a special speedboat, but the pricing is expensive.

For culinary tourism, there are some things to try. You can taste kasuami, the staple food made from cassava is grated, squeezed the water and steamed, usually eaten with fish. There is also a chicken curry and cake karasi Wakatobi. To be sure, a variety of seafood is easily found. There are people who even ate octopus.

Well, let's realize the dream to Wakatobi. Enjoy the beauty that originally existed only in stories or movies. For those who do not like or can not dive, do not be afraid. Snorkeling activity is promising beauty, just make sure the guide still exist near you, at least keep you feeling calm.

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Marine tourism is suitable for families

Miss the white sand and clear sea? If you are residents of Jakarta or are visiting Jakarta, Tidung Island could be your choice. Tidung Island is one of the uninhabited islands are included in the Thousand Islands region. Marine tourism is suitable for families, groups, and individuals. Cheap travel prices are also suitable for travelers on a minimal budget.

One of the favorite transport access to the island via mainland Jakarta Tidung is through Muara Angke. There are motorized wooden boats and two-story visitors who are ready to take across. The ship departs at around six in the morning. One-way price is Rp 33,000. The ship returned from the island to the Muara Angke Tidung available at two o'clock. In addition, you can go to Marina Ancol Tidung through the KM Grouper. The ticket price of Rp 32,000 not including entrance fee Ancol. If you live in Tangerang, you can get through Rawasaban priced boat tickets only $ 18,000.

Travel Time From Muara Angke Island Tidung taken within two hours. Prepare drinks during lunch on board. In addition, drinking a hangover. Especially if you are typical of an easy drunk.

Accommodation Do not expect you will stay at the hotel. In Tidung Island, all accommodation is owned and managed by local residents. Most are homestay or a house transformed into an inn. Some residents also build hotels that are separate from their homes. Inn-inn even has air conditioning and bathroom facilities inside. It is also equipped with a television. Rates are per room at the inn, the inn there was nothing fixed. All negotiable according to the number of people who will stay. The average price of Rp 300,000 - Rp 400,000 per night per room. Per room can seat between 4-8 people. Lodging is always full on weekends. Therefore, you have to order it in advance.

Do not Memorize Street Names Yes, because on the Island Road Tidung not wear name. So if you stay at home resident, RT memorized numbers and his home number. The streets were small and the boxes are like a maze. The best way that you do not stray when looking for a way back to the lodge is to photograph the house or any instructions that you find on the trip. It could also photographed the house where you stay. So, if you get lost, you can ask the locals as he showed the photo.

Eating Places you need not fear starvation in Tidung Island. There are many stalls on the island. Shops even open from early morning to serve the guests breakfast. Culinary tours can also be found in the area of ​​the Big Island Tidung towards the Bridge of Love. Rows of stalls ready to pamper your tongue and stomach. The price is very affordable. Culinary mainstay of course, grilled fish.

ATM Bring more cash. You will not know what happened. There may be a storm or you left the ship so it should stay longer. Because the island Tidung no ATMs.

Mobile phone signals and Internet signals are very good on the island Tidung for certain telecommunications providers. Even access the Internet with a modem and SIM card was extremely fast. On the island there are also internet cafes Tidung.

Souvenirs Various souvenirs you can get in Tidung Island. Call it seaweed candy, candied fruit Ceremai, breadfruit chips, and salted squid. You can also buy various handicrafts of the shells as souvenirs.

Bicycle and Pedicab Traveling the island can ride a bike. Just need to spend Rp 15,000 to rent a bicycle. It could also be a motorized rickshaw that on average only cost ranging from Rp 5,000. On weekends, rent a bike is sold. Therefore, make sure when you get to the island, you immediately find a place to rent bikes. If not, get ready to bite the fingers due to run out of bikes.

Air travel is very easy to find a place to rent snorkeling equipment and diving. You can also ask the landlord for rent dicarikan diving equipment. Rent a tube and clothes diving around Rp 300,000. While snorkeling equipment around Rp 35,000. Price does not include boat rental for around Rp 300,000 with a capacity of 10 people. If you come in a group of rental boats so much more expensive to per person. Playing Banana Boat is only Rp 30,000 per person.

Best time April to October is the best time to visit. Tend to be sunny weather in these months. Outside these months, so be prepared to meet the storm from the west monsoon. In addition, the waste shipment from the mainland Jakarta is also a lot of dropped due west monsoons. September and October can also be an option because in these months, you can get candied Ceremai.

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See dolphins in the wild for tourists

Lovina Beach in Buleleng, Bali, offers the experience of seeing dolphins in the wild for tourists. This area is still dominated by foreign tourists. Domestic tourists who visit are generally tourists who come through the land that is entered into Bali through Gilimanuk. Because the distance between Gilimanuk to Lovina Beach is less than an hour.

Meanwhile, domestic tourists by air should be down at the only airport in Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport is. Ngurah Rai Airport and Lovina Beach is like from the southern tip to the northern tip of Bali. The distance can be more than 120 km. Necessary travel time approximately almost three hours. Often a long travel time is a constraint of domestic tourists to come to Lovina Beach. Even so, it can not be a reason to enjoy the panoramic view of Lovina Beach in times of sunrise. The best recommendation to really enjoy Lovina Beach is a minimum stay overnight in this area. Because, dolphin tours as a major tourist aktraksi Lovina Beach is done in the morning.

Rental Car If you arrive in Bali through the air or stay in the Kuta area, there are several transportation options to choose from. The most convenient choice of course by renting a car complete with driver for two days. Take it easy, several inns in the villages around Lovina Beach provides a complimentary room for the driver.

Shuttle or Public Transport To achieve Lovina Beach, you can also catch the shuttle or an escort car shuttle from Kuta to some other tourist destinations in Bali. Some shuttle operators much scattered in around lodging in Kuta. Try it checks around Kuta Beach. This car is set off at certain hours. One-way costs around Rp 120,000 to Rp 150,000. You want a little adventure? Just ride public transportation. First of all, you have to ride bemo in Tegal Terminal Market destination Kuta, Denpasar. In Terminal Tegal continue on to Terminal Ubung. Well, at Terminal Ubung, you just take the bus destination Lovina. The total money you spend around Rp 50,000 if using public transportation.

Resort Lodging, three-star hotel, hotel jasmine, until the homestay. You settled down to adjust the budget when choosing a specialty. If your budget is thin, one of the villages, the Village Kalibukbuk moldy jasmine variety of homestay and hotel. There are also hotels jasmine that has a swimming pool. While the homestay or a house used as an inn, usually a simple room with a fan. The price of lodging ranging from 70 thousand per night. If you are not sure the room you will occupy, just ask the manager of an inn for the first show the bedrooms and bathrooms you will wear.

Eating There are a wide selection of food stalls, beachside restaurant, to the roadside cafes. The menu options are various. From traditional Balinese cuisine, the menu Indonesia, until the Western culinary like Italian food. The price is relatively affordable and the average installed price is cheaper than the price the same menu in the south of Bali such as Kuta. You should try a dish that uses ingredients directly taken from the sea because the sea alias guaranteed freshness. A variety of processed marine ingredients you can find. Ranging from grilled fish to. Hatten also try wine. Hatten wine vineyard is located in Buleleng. In some cafes around Lovina Beach, Hatten wines sold by the glass.

Activity of course not complete without coming to Lovina Beach dolphin tours follow. In the village of Kalibukbuk, there are many boats or traditional Balinese boat for rent. Each boat contains 4-5. Interestingly, although many tour operators in the village of dolphins Kalibukbuk, but they apply the same price of Rp 60,000. Finished a tour of dolphins, other exciting activities are snorkeling. Rent snorkeling equipment is also subject to Rp 60,000. Other marine tourism activity is fishing. Swimming can be an option. Lovina Beach is a quiet flow is safe for kids who want to swim. At night, you can hang out in cafes. Some café featuring live music.

Lovina Beach tour addition, you can also visit famous tourist resorts in the region other Buleleng. For example a hot water bath in the village of Banjar or waterfall Water Gitgit.

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the great potential of tourism spending in Jakarta

Jakarta is a shopping paradise. Out of town tourists, even abroad, many who come to Jakarta for the sake of shopping. Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta has seen the great potential of tourism spending in Jakarta. Come to Jakarta is not complete if not shopping. Do not get confused because so many places to shop in Jakarta. Here are tips on shopping in Jakarta before traveling.

Want to Buy What? Ask yourself, what would you buy. If a Moslem you need, stop by the Tanah Abang market. Looking for a variety of fashion products women and men with current models, then step forward foot to Mangga Dua. Various branded products that you seek? Just come malls located in Sudirman, Thamrin, Kelapa Gading, and several other areas. Antiques into your favorite? Jalan Surabaya become a haven for those who are fond of antiques.

Spending time If you will visit the market, come in the morning. For example the Tanah Abang Market started to open at eight in the morning. Instead, you come during the opening hours. On the morning of visitors is still relatively quiet so you more flexibility to shop. However, notice, such as in Pasar Senen, a few traders willing to provide cheaper price at a time when the hours before the store closed.

Breakfast and Lunch This is trivial, but it is very important. Shopping is like a battle. Make sure you are full of energy before the overcrowding in the shopping center. Do not forget to eat lunch. Typically, so much fun chasing the coveted goods buyer forgot to eat.

Bring a Friend Buy a lot of course the price is cheaper. Therefore, bring a friend or group while shopping at the market. Traders will be more willing to release a cheaper price if you buy in large quantities.

Price Discount Shopping in the mall when a party can be very lucrative discounts. One such program is the midnight sale discount party. Interestingly, several malls give an impromptu announcement on discount party night. However, usually midnight sale held at the end of the year and on school holidays. In June and July Jakarta to celebrate a birthday. One of the celebrations is the Jakarta Great Sale. Most of the mall to participate in these discount party.

Where to Stay If you are from out of town and aim to Jakarta to shop, make sure you stay in a hotel close to shopping. Suppose you want to shop in Tanah Abang Market, look for hotels around Tanah Abang. It was common knowledge that Jakarta is always jammed. Do not until you spend time on the trip.

Shopping at the exhibition you can also come to Jakarta Fair at the Jakarta Fair arena, Kemayoran. Miscellaneous goods and services sold in the exhibition. Jakarta Fair lasted for a month in June and July each year. In addition, you can also stop by some other exhibition. For example exhibits unusual flora and fauna which was held at Lapangan Banteng. Jakarta Convention Center is also used to hold various exhibitions, ranging from computer fairs, auto shows, to tour the exhibition. One of the benefits of shopping at the exhibition is that each exhibitor is always competing to provide attractive prices for visitors. Most of the products or services are sold at a discount.

Alternative Place Shopping malls and markets addition, you can shop in the bazaars and street vendors. Bazar often offer a variety of interesting products at competitive prices. Kemang is an area that is often used as a bazaar. Office area did not escape into the location of the bazaar. Jakarta Old Town every night suddenly turned like a fairground. Various products can also be found here such as bags, rings, and lights. Not to mention the various services offered in the old city, ranging from service to service forecaster makes a caricature.

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portrait landscape Padang

Half-bred horses to race with noisy public transport and cars berlaju tight. This portrait of the city of Padang, West Sumatra. Padang as the capital of the province can not get out of the tourist potential on the sidelines of labor affairs.

Yes, most of the tourists visiting Padang is in working order or business. If you have the opportunity to come into the field for work, take some time for a trip. Do not be a headache for transportation affairs. In Padang, there are many alternative transportation to get around the city.

Car Rental Most convenient indeed hire a car. Some car rental provides rental price includes fuel and driver with a record round about the city of Padang. We recommend that you do rent a car with driver. Be prepared to be surprised because in Padang, the driver of the car hooked spur car at high speed. Dangerous if not used and do not know the road. Rental prices start from Rp 300,000 to Rp 350,000.

Most car Hotel star hotels in the city of Padang had the car operational. Even the two-star hotels also provide operational cars for their guests. Cars can be rented by the hour is with a driver who drove. Usually guests using operational car to the airport hotel shuttle. But try to ask the hotel where you stay. Some hotels provide rental cars per hour to take guests around the city of Padang. If you intend to walk the short route and only briefly, car rental hotel operations could be a solution.

Public transport public transportation public transportation-famous Padang "brisik" with pounding music and local pop songs which are the current trend. Most people will love this ride public transportation, public transportation. How not full music! Suitable for entertainment-hungry. However, it could be for the other ear is not used, the music is just puzzling. Public transportation in Padang quite a lot and interconnected. Therefore, to reach locations such as beach crowd Padang, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Cottage, even to the Sweet Water Beach is a bit far from the city center can be reached by public transportation.

A friend said a motorcycle taxi, West Sumatra is a motorcycle paradise. Yes, there are many motorcycle taxis in Padang. You easily find motorcycles, motorcycle taxis are hung in the crowd.

Train Travel In the evening, trains will travel around in around Padang beach. The train is actually more deserves to be called by a car. But because the wheels a lot and without windows, the vehicle was referred to as a train. Tourist train was launched by the local tourism office. Rates once rose only Rp 10,000 only.

Want a traditional gig? Try it hansom cab ride or train a horse wagon style typical of West Sumatra. While large cities such as Padang, you can easily find a gig. You also fun trying to ride around town with a gig. For example, rose from the Museum Adityawarman then traveled to the coast of Padang.

According to Basir, a hansom cab driver, a day in the holiday season he can earn Rp 200,000. He explained that the horses are generally used is the Peranakan Sumatra with Australia. Hansom was already there from the Dutch colonial period. The fee was cheap, ranging from Rp 5,000.

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