the journey january- february 2016

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12Soe Goeat Kiang Temple

16Kakaban Lake

20Green Canyon

24Taman Sari

28Pantai Pulau Merah

32Wayang

34Indonesia Top 10 36Balinese Suckling Pig

38Monkey Forest

42White Sand Beach

46Kuta Lombok

50Twin Waterfall

54Bau Nyale

56Perama 47 years Anniversary

60Batu Cermin Cave

62Wawo Muda

70Travel Gadgets

72Travel Tips

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editorial //Our JourneyIt has been years filled with wonderful people and experiences.We would like to express our thanks for all the support we get. We learned, laughed and cried, and came out stronger which made us capable to face the Journey ahead. This edition will give you information about a journey to the monkey forest in Ubud and we will show you amazing view of Wawo Muda in Flores. We will take you to Kuta Lombok, the prefect get-away and then off to Taman Sari in Jogjakarta an amazing cultural and heritage site. Plenty more of exciting and informative travel article to accompany you on your journey in this vast and beautiful country.

Let’s get ready for the Journey.

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Warmest greetings from The Journey Magazine,

A bimonthly English-language free Indonesian tourism magazine.

As a travel magazine, our main purpose is to introduce various tourism sights in this vast beautiful archipelago.

we aim to be a cooperation and integrated promotion media for all tourism component in the spirit of brotherhood.

All because we want the travellers get a proper and right information about Indonesia tourism for free.

Enjoy your stay in Indonesia and hopefully we could be your friend and assistant on your Journey.

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Mesmerizing Indonesian Archipelago

Map Of Indonesia

Indonesia is a huge archipelago consisting of thousands of islands that stretch from the westernmost point of Sabang to the easternmost point of Merauke. From Miangas island the northmost to Rote island the

southmost, it spread to more than 17.508 islands with over 1 million km2 making Indonesia a massive sand box to explore. This huge archipelago is endowed with a beauty of diverse cultures and nature with distinctive flora and fauna.

There are eight major islands or island groups in this enormous chain. The largest landmasses consist of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi (Celebes) and Irian Jaya (the western half of Papua New Guinea). The smaller islands

fall into two main groups: the Molluccas to the northeast, and the lesser Sunda chain east of Bali. Bali is a unique island, which for a number of reasons can be put into a class of its own.

The favourable condition have attracted a great number of visitors to Indonesia. Visiting Indonesia means seeing and experienceing the unique diverse cultural and astonishing natural beauties that this country has to offer and explore. *On the map above we applied a regional divider, based on the efficiency to plan a journey across the archipelago

Capital and largest city Jakarta6°10.5′S 106°49.7′EOfficial languages Bahasa Indonesian Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic • President : Joko Widodo • Vice-President : Jusuf Kalla Area • Land 1,904,569 km2 (15th) 735,358 sq mi • Water (%) 4.85Population • 2015 estimate 255,461,700


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Soei Goeat Kiang TemplePage 10

Derawan Island

Kakaban LakePage 16

Green Canyon Page 20

Taman Sari Page 24

White Sand Beach Page 42

Kuta Lombok Page 48

Wawo Muda Page 62

Batu Cermin Cave Page 60

Monkey Forest Page 38

Twin Waterfall Page 50

Pulau Merah Beach Page 28

The Travel ChartWith Perama travel chart which is design based on efficiency to plan a journey across the archipelago and to optimize your travel experience in 28 days or more on your choice (Custom Tailored Tour) with Full Fun, Science, Save Time & Money

REGION 1 / West IndonesiaSumatra, The Second biggest island in Indonesia also home to several fascinating tourism sights such as the Lake Toba in North Sumatra and Bukit tinggi in West Sumatra. West Java, With Bandung as the capital city West Java, the region had a lot to over such as the Tangkuban Perahu Crater Lake. Jakarta, as the National Capital City several historical sites can be found in the city.

REGION 2 / Middle IndonesiaYogyakarta, the soul Java, it is the cultural capital of Java with it famous Sultan’s Keraton. Central Java, Home to the magnificent Borobudur and Prambanan Temple. Kalimantan, the second biggest island in the world is also serve as a sanctuary to the indigenous Orang Utan.

REGION 3 / Bali + Lesser SundaBali, The face of Indonesia tourism the exotic small island with wonderful culture and nature. Lombok, once an emerging sight, now famous three Gilis and Mount Rinjani. Sumbawa, mostly known as the home to the marvellous Mount Tambora, but Sumbawa still had plenty hidden gems. Flores & The Komodo Dragon, the icon of Indonesia tourism, the only place on the face of the earth to see the living fossil and other intersting place such as Mount Kelimutu and many more. NTT/Kupang, the capital of Nusa Tenggara Timur Province, Mostly known for its Sabu and Rote Island which is famous among world class surfers.

REGION 4 / East IndonesiaSulawesi, home to one of the world’s best marine park, the Bunaken and the unique tradition of Toraja. Maluku, mostly known for its Ambon island and its exotic culture and nature. Papua, an island with magnificent nature and exotic culture, also home to the highest mountain in Indonesia, Mount Jaya Wijaya.

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S O E IGOEAT KIANGTEMPLE


On February 8th 2016 people all round the world is celebrating the Chinese New Year or the lunar New

Year and it will be the year of the monkey and the same celebration will be held here in Indonesia.

Although Chinese New Year was not a national holiday on the Indonesian calendar for many years, beginning in 2002, Chinese New Year became a national holiday.

During those time most of the Chinese families would gather for praying in their Chinese temple or the “klenteng” as the local knows it and with reported more than 2.8 million self-identified ethnic Chinese: 1.20 percent of the country’s population scattered all over the archipelago so does their beautiful and unique temple can also be found through the nation.

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One such as the Klenteng Soei Goeat Kiang in Palembang, the capital city of South Sumatra, known to be the oldest Chinese temple in Palembang, it is built in 1773. It is a 243 years old cultural heritage site.

The Temple is built in what is known today as the 10 Ulu village, the temple is situated near a large traditional market which can also be an interesting sights to see and experience. It was built there because on the same spot lies one of the Great Palembang Chinese Comander, Ju Sin Kong.

The 10 Ulu area is also famous for its Pempek or fishcake. Several stall that serve this tasty Palembang Delicacy.

As we enter the Temple yard, the scent of incense greets you and build up an exotic atmosphere to the surroundings. The incense is believed to be the medium with the Thien, in Chinese thien is translated as Sky and it refers to the God.

Inside the main shrine, several altars of the Gods can be seen. Such the altar of Goddess Maco Po the ocean ruler, the altar of Goddess Kwan Im the merciful goddess, the unique God Toa Pek Kong altar that took the shape of a tiger and several other altars.

There is one unique tradition, on the altar there is a bucket fill with


It also reflected on how divers

and beautiful Indonesia is

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people usually try to shake the bucket to get one of bamboo sticks out of the bucket. Then later they exchange the numbered bamboo stick through the temple officials, to get small scroll which contain an advice that could be related to almost any kind of questions from loves, career, health and fortune.

At the Back there are one altar dedicated to the Great Commander Ju Sin Kong whom now believed to be the guardian of the city of Palembang.

The existence of the Chinese temple is also serve as a symbol of togetherness and toleration among the Chinese ethnic and the local Palembang’s Malayan ethnic. It also reflected on how divers and beautiful Indonesia is, as beauty and exotic as the oldest temple in Palembang, the Soei Goeat Kiang Temple. ●

Deddy Wijaya,his traveling and

photography hobbies had taken him to some

of the best tourism sights in Indonesia.


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SWIM WITH ST INGLESS J E L LY F I S H

KakabanLakeOne of the most famous sight in Derawan islands. The

island is located in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan Province. When you touch down on Kakaban you

will be greeted by a fairly long pier and an entrance gate. On the gate and written in Indonesian is a welcome message that translates as something like this: “Welcome to the Tourism Attraction Kakaban Island, Berau Regency.”

I remember it was almost lunchtime as I walked down the long pier. Though my tummy rumbled for food, the beautiful view of Kakaban island couldn’t be missed. I took a while walking along the pier and admiring the beauty of Kakaban island. The real highlight though was hidden in the shaded lake at the centre of the Island; thousands of stingless jellyfish!

To get onto the island we had to pass through a small gate and pay a registration fee. Then you walk along a wooden bridge that leads to the forest and eventually to the Kakaban Lake It’s a 300 meter walk with great views of the forest under the dappled shade of the trees. (please always remember to be extra careful when you are climbing up or descending down the wooden bridge or stairs as it is really slippery, especially when it is in wet. I almost fell on the way back from the lake to the jetty).

I sat down at the pier on the lake. The water was brackish and as I looked closer I saw the water was slightly spotted by a lot (maybe thousand) of jelly fish. I remember I felt a bit hesitant


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they are stingless and they looked

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photos courtesy of Firsta Yunida

Check out Firsta Yunida’s website on

www.discoveryourindonesia.com for more stories on

her travel around Indonesia.

to swim in the lake, because of just how packed it was with jellyfish. I convinced myself that they are stingless and they looked cute, too!

I saw some friends jump into the water and having fun! It took less than five minutes before I finally plucked up the courage to join them. In no time at all I was drowning with excitement playing with the cute stingless jellyfish. I was totally amazed by them!

Though I read that there are four different types of Stingless jellyfish in Kakaban Lake, I only saw three types. At least I think so! Two of them were spread out throughout the lake. One type were greeny-brown and bulbous. They were the most busy, swimming here and there. The other type were Cassiopea (upside-down jellyfish), which I saw a lot down at the bottom of the lake. They might have been taking a nap!

Kakaban Island is beautiful, the mangroves forest is amazing, but the highlight of the trip is definitely the stingless jellyfish. You should try to visit by yourself, swimming surrounded by alot jellyfish. ●



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photos courtesy of Puput Aryanto


The United States has Grand Canyon, West Java has Green Canyon. With Batu Karas Beach only a few minutes away, it is a perfect getaway place to experience the green and the blue of

West Java. Originally named Cukang Taneuh, the canyon is located in

Cijulang, in the District of Ciamis, West Java. Cijulang is 31 km away from Pangandaran, a much more well-known beach in West Java. Cukang Taneuh means soil bridge although most people call it Green Canyon – a name popularized by a France traveller in 1993.

The best time to visit Green Canyon is during dry season where the bright green of the river welcomes visitors. During rainy season, the colour of the river is rather brownish due to the extent of the mud carried by river flow. “It is green because of the algae inhabited the riverbed,” the boatman explained to me.

Visitors have to rent a boat from Ciseureuh to get to the cave, 3 kilometers away. It takes only around 30 minutes. The boat ride was my favourite part. It was green everywhere – tWhe river and the surrounding. Sometimes I could hear the chippery birds between the roaring boats machine.

Arriving at the cave, there were many people enjoying themselves. If you are looking for a place to chill and relax, well, Green Canyon is not the place for it. It is a place to have fun, a place to bring out your inner child, the place to jump from 6-7 meters high!

The cave forms small pools where people can dip their toes, bathing and swimming. The more adventourous ones were jumping from the cliffs, the higher, the better. In some areas, there are holes that let the sun shines through. They looked like golden rays thrusting the deep green water.

Various ranges of sports such as tubing, kayaking, and canoeing is available on the spot.

The green water of Cijulang River flows to the beach a few hundred meters away – where the green meets the blue of the sea. All the way to the Batu Karas Beach It is best known as one of surfers’ paradises in Java.

When Green Meets Blue

in West Java

The Green Canyon


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The beach is relatively flat, but the breaks make sure surfers would want to come back. There are surfing equipment rentals lining on the beach.

The name Karang means coral rocks, a reef break offers fast walls unraveling over a lava reef. Breaks from waist level to over head high.

For non-surfers, you do not have to worry. There are a lot to see and do. Banana boats and jetskis are available to rent. There are also boats to rent. If you fancy swimming, the water is safe and clean. Laying on the soft dark sand maybe an option for some people.

Lining up on the main street in front of the beach are restaurant offering seafoods. The price is reasonable, and you can enjoy your fresh grilled fish along with a young coconut drink – something you would not miss on the beach.

Nowadays, finding accommodation in Batu Karas is easy to find, with various range of class, it was such a nice experiemce waking up in this idyllic village with fresh air and warm morning sunshine.

When you see the green of Cijulang River or the blue of Batu Karas beach, your hours trip to come here is certainly worth it. ●

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photo courtesy CEphoto, Uwe Aranas


TAMANSARI

the water palace

The sound of water splash, the unique architecture, the alleys with many secrets to reveal. All makes Taman Sari such an enchanting place.

Yogyakarta is known as the center of Java’s culture and history, it is ancient landmarks like the Taman Sari that make Yogyakarta an important tourist destination in Indonesia.

Also known as Taman Sari Water Castle, this majestic landmark used to be the royal garden of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, built in the mid-18th Century and located just 2 km south within the grounds of the Royal Palace or the Kraton.

This water castle functions as a workshop, defense, refuge and a place for rest and meditation.

Taman Sari means “garden of beautiful flowers” in Javanese, and that is exactly what this park is all about.

Although it is known as a garden, but it is clearly a “water castle” as it used to have large artificial lake called Segaran to the west, an artificial island called Kenongo Island in the middle of Segaran, a bathing complex called Umbul Binangun in the middle of pavilions and pools to the south, and a smaller eastern lake.

Sadly today, only the central bathing complex remains. One can only imagine how majestic this castle used to be.

The place was built during the reign of Yogyakarta’s first sultan, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. He was also the monarch who built the Kraton complex in which his royal palace stands until today. The sultan had gone through so many wars times and so he ordered the construction of a


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special place in which he could spend time to relax.Construction of this expensive project began in 1758 and was

completed in 1765. The last to be built were the gates and walls. The original complex had a total of 59 buildings that all bore a

hybrid design of Javanese and Dutch architecture. Along with the buildings were a mosque, swimming pools, 18 water gardens and pavilions, and the Sultan’s special place to relax and meditate.

It was used only until 1812 when the British invaded Yogyakarta and destroyed much of the sultanate and damaged this amazing water castle.

Taman Sari then sustained major damages from the Java War of 1825-1830. It took more than a century before the Yogyakarta government attempted to restore the castle and unfortunately only the bathing complex has been completely restored in the 1970s.

Today, what remains are humble representations of the former and original splendor of the water castle, the majestic Taman Sari.●

photos courtesy of Crisco 1492

Dewi Supartini ;a travel enthusiast, had been traveling since child

with her family. She also working in one of travel

agency in Bali.


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PULAU

THE RED ISLAND BEACH

MERAHBEACH

For surfers the G-Land in East Java is probably already well known, but the Banyuwangi regency of East Java another remarkable beach, the Pulau Merah Beach.

Located about 80 km or 2.5 hours car ride from the banyuwangi city, Loosely translate as the Red Island Beach, the name is coined by the local due to the beach reddish sand and due the rocky hill that lies in front the beach is formed by red soils, the hill can be reach during the low tide.

The 200 meters tall hills is covered by lush plantation and situated just about 100 meter from the shore adds up a unique nuance to the beach.

There are some similarities between the waves of Pantai Pulau Merah Beach and Kuta beach in Bali, the waves here is up to 2 meters high and 300 meters long all along the 3 KM coast line.

The beach area is supported well with facilities, such as Umbrella and sun bath seat available for rent, several accommodation can also be found within the area.

With 3 KM long cost line, the beach is a perfect place to hang


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the hill that serve as an

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“around and enjoying the beautiful panorama and its exotic hills and coral reefs.

In the evening the sunset view is breathtaking, as sun sets down and reflected on the beach and its smooth sands, also the addition of the hill that serve as an icing on the cake. As if a combination between sunset in Kuta Beach and Seminyak beach in Bali.

Near the beach a Hindu temple can also be found, the Pura Tawang Alun. Built in 1980, the temple is often visited by the Hindus people of Bali and Bromo.

During the 13 meter high Tsunami on 1994, the temple suffers some minor damage on its outer fence but the inner main part of the temple survive the catastrophe.

Overall if you happened to be on a trip to East Java, a stop to visit this exotic hidden gem of East Java is worth to go. ●

Alinda Hartarini ; Young travel lover. Her

passion to explore all over Indonesia

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Indonesia are known for its diverse culture that spread throughout this vast archipelago nation. One such the famous Java’s cultural icon the Wayang Kulit or the shadow puppets.

The term ‘wayang’ is the Javanese word for shadow, or bayang in standard Indonesian while Kulit means skin, and refers to the leather construction of the puppets that are carefully chiseled with very fine tools and supported with carefully shaped buffalo horn handles and control rods.

These puppets come in all shapes and sizes from the brutish forms of the giants, raksasa, to the smaller fine limbed figures representing highly cultured kings and nobles. In fact every part of a puppet’s design has symbolic significance. Different shaped eyes and noses denote such qualities as nobility, patience, crudeness, steadfastness, strength, loyalty, clownishness or wisdom. There are about 25 varieties of headdress to represent priests, princes, fighters, queens deities, kings or gods.

The stories are usually drawn from the Hindu epics the Ramayana, the Mahabharata. But sometimes it also tells a story of a political cabaret, dealing with gossip and contemporary affairs.

But it all come to the puppeteer to conduct the whole show,

WAYANGKULIT

the Indonesian shadow puppet


known as dalang. It is he who sits behind the screen and narrates the story. With a traditional orchestra in the background to provide a resonant melody and its conventional rhythm, the dalang modulates his voice to create suspense thus heightening the drama. Invariably, the play climaxes with the triumph of good over evil.

UNESCO designated wayang kulit as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on 7 November 2003. In return for the acknowledgment, UNESCO required Indonesians to preserve their heritage. Making wayang Kulit one of a unique cultural show to added to your list on your visit to Indonesia. ●

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Indonesia is one of the largest producers of nutmeg in the world. Which is native to its Banda Islands in Maluku Province.

The Europeans set out for Indonesia as part of

their search of spices which were and extremely

valuable commodity in their home country. One of the first Europeans to visit

Indonesia was Marco Polo.

Indonesia located in the region of Ring of Fire

named because its loca-tion spread in East Pacific

and West Indian Ocean and consisted with more

than 400 volcanoes.

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It takes over 12 hours of flying time to get from North Sumatra, which is at one end of the country, to West Papua Guinea, which is at the other end.

Vast


The equator cuts right across Sumatra, Sulwesi and, Kalimantan. The equator line is a very popular tourist spot.

The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora

on Sumbawa Island was the world’s most

powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. This eruption

affected the climate of the entire globe.

Indonesia has the second longest

coastline in the world (over 54,000km), after

Canada.

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It takes over 12 hours of flying time to get from North Sumatra, which is at one end of the country, to West Papua Guinea, which is at the other end.

Indonesia is comprised of some 300 ethnic groups who speak an estimate of 583 languages and dialects.

Flower

Diversity

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Babi guling is one of the great joys of any trip to Bali and quite possibly the ultimate dish. This succulent, spicy, endlessly mouth-watering take on the classic suckling pig is a

traditional Balinese dish. The pleasure of babi guling lies in three areas. The first is, of

course, the tender, succulent, moist meat. The second is the skin, it should be super-thin and crispy, with a delicate few seconds where the remnants of fat melt in the mouth before the crackle kicks in. And the third is the sauce, based on the spice paste known as bumbu Bali (Balinese traditional seasoning ), That including shallots, garlic, fresh galingale, fresh turmeric root and lemongrass, as well as black pepper and dried spices.

This should be lightly salty and packed with flavor and peppery heat. It also serve with a delicious soup and goes perfectly over rice.

As the local delicacy Babi Guling can be found in almost every corner of Bali street. But some of the favorite places to find this mouth-watering food is a restaurant located in Jalan Teukur Umar Denpasar or if you happen to be in Ubud, one can be found near the Ubud Palace. Aside from those two places, other small stalls is still worth to try because this menu is a hard one to resist.

So to complete your visit in Bali, tasting this wonderful authentic Balinese delicacy is a must. Selamat Makan! ●

SUCKLING PIG

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Officially called Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana, houses three holy temples and serve as a sanctuary to over 600 long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis). The area occupies 27 lush,

green acres at the lower end of Jalan Monkey Forest in the village of Padang Tegal.

Enter south from the Ubud main town Centre and royal palace, and after a curve right, the forest is hard to miss on the left-hand side because it lies on a one-way street.

Ubud Monkey Forest is one of Bali’s several monkey inhabited forests, and perhaps the best known among the rest due to its community-based management, location and ease of access.

The forest and everything within it are held to be sacred by the villagers. There are several holy sites located within the complex related to the Balinese Hindu beliefs about death and reincarnation, with a surprisingly important role played by the little scamps that call it home.

The Ubud Monkey Forest describes its mission as conservation of the area within its boundaries according to the Hindu principle of Tri Hita Karana (“Three ways to reach spiritual and physical well-being”), which seeks to make people live harmoniously during their lives. The “three ways” to this goal under the Tri Hita Karana doctrine are harmonious relationships between humans and humans, between humans and the natural environment, and between humans and The Supreme God. Accordingly, the Monkey Forest has a philosophical


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goal of creating peace and harmony for visitors from all over the world.

Large trees shade most of the stone pathways, and relics and statues are all covered in moss, which give the place

PERFECTLY BALANCED ATMOSPHERE

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“an eerie and ancient feel. The historic Pura Purana temple built in the mid-14th century resides within the forest. Also, one among the three key village temples, namely the Pura Dalem, or crematory and gravesite temples associated with the Hindu god Shiva can be found here. Another interesting site within the forest is an ancient bathing temple, located at the northwestern borders of the Ubud Monkey Forest, accessible down a flight of stairs and next to a stream.

It also seeks to conserve rare plants and animals for use in Hindu rituals and to provide a natural laboratory for educational institutions, with a particular emphasis on research into the social interaction of the park’s monkeys with one another and their interaction with the park’s natural environment.

Pay for a one-time fairly priced public admission ticket and stay for as long as you wish in this perfectly balanced atmosphere between nature and culture in this shady sanctuary. ●

Dewi Supartini ;a travel enthusiast, had been traveling since child

with her family. She also working in one of travel

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What is the main attraction Bali has? Its beaches and Bali is blessed with a wonderful of coastlines and aside from the “main course”, Sanur, Nusa dua and Kuta Beach,

many are still hidden under the radar.Known by various nicknames, such as Pasir Putih or ‘White Sand

Beach’, ‘Virgin Beach’ and simply, ‘Hidden Beach’ the Perasi Beach in Candidasa had gained recent popularity. Probably one of East Bali’s well-kept secret beaches, a five hundred meter long, isolated, beautiful, white sand beach fringed with coconut palms.


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explore the hiddenparts of Bali.

The beach lies between the villages of Bugbug and namesake Perasi, both in the Karangasem regency and stretches between two hills

Pantai Pasir Putih is set about a 20-minutes’ drive or approximately 4.5km east of Candidasa. The scenic view is definitely worth venturing through the rocky trails though. Besides, it’s always fun to take the path less travelled!

The name ‘Virgin Beach’ perhaps was what came into the minds of the first foreign visitors who ‘discovered’ the beach and found a pristine stretch of sand with fantastic views of the small rocky islet of Gili Biaha on the horizon.

The magnet of Pasir Putih beach probably lies in its serene surroundings and calmer waves. The Beach also had a unique combination of boulders in the sand near the cliffs, and white sand add to its appeal.

Due to Its rising popularity several simple stall or “warung” and cafes start to lining up near the beach. Traditional jukung outriggers of the fishermen still can be seen parked in rows at the far western end of the beach, against a backdrop of the rock face hills.

So if you had enough of the hustle southern part of Bali, make sure this wonderful beach is on your list to go and explore the hidden parts of Bali. ●



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Dozens of children storming to us as we just arrived in Kuta beach, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. They bring a souvenir merchandise, especially bracelets and necklaces.

Aggressively offering the merchandise. “Buy it, sir. Buy it. Cheap. Only fifteen thousand. Yes please, sir. To pay school fees. Pity us”

If only one or two children, I might buy the merchandise. But, it’s a dozen children and they came all together. Not a nice welcoming party for me, who had come all the way to the beach of Kuta, Lombok.

But, I just ignore these children. I do not buy any souvenirs. I even chat with those who responded reluctantly. One by one they walked away. With the same style and language, they welcomed other tourists who visit this beach.

These kids in Kuta Beach, Lombok is only a sign of change in this beach. January’s visit was my second visit. The first visit I was about ten years ago.

Do not know why, I really want to go back to Kuta, Lombok is after ten years earlier. So, this trip to pick up similar memories ten years ago. But apparently a lot has changed.

Kuta is the name of this place. Just like in Bali. This beach’s name refers to the name of the village where this white sandy beaches is, the village of Kuta, District Pujut, Central Lombok, West Nusa

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Tenggara. The location is about 30 km from Mataram takes about 1.5 hours and just less than thirty minutes’ drive from the new Lombok Praya International Airport.

About the similarity between the name of Kuta Bali and Kuta Lombok do not be surprised. Many other places in Indonesia have the same name. For example, Sedayu (Bali, Java, and Lombok are both a), Gresik (in Lombok and Java one), and Karachi (in Java, Bali, and Lombok are also available). So, I believe, the name of Kuta beach in Lombok is not because it mimics fame Kuta beach in Bali.

These two different beaches. If the Bali Kuta beach facing west, the coast of Lombok Kuta beach facing south. Sands of Kuta beach in Lombok looks like a cilantro. Big and white. Different with the tiny Bali.

Another interesting point of Kuta beach, in addition to the white sand is due to the surrounding hills. Small hills are lined up along the coast. However, there remains a lot of empty space where visitors can relax on the beach. Similar in the Jimbaran beach or Uluwatu, Bali.

On the beach, some tourists were sunbathing. There are also

we just sit on the sand and enjoy the waves““

photo courtesy of Ivetta Inaray


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some tourist having fun swimming in the clear ocean, or even snorkeling to enjoy the underwater beauty of Kuta beach. I just prefer walking down the white sand on this beach.

Tired walking down the coast, we just sit on the sand and enjoy the waves. Or sitting on top of small hills on the coast, even though it is rather difficult even if the climb to the top of the hill. Around the hills there are small coastal rocks but it is a bit slippery and dangerous. Extra precautions if you want to go up onto it.

Lombok Kuta beach is now much more crowded than when I came here ten years ago. When I came here ten years ago, the atmosphere is relatively quiet beach. Not many cafes or restaurants. However, it is now much more crowded. Dozens of cafes, restaurants and hotels here.

However, noisy Kuta Lombok is still far calmer and quiet compared to Kuta Bali today are increasingly filled with high hotel. Therefore, for me, Lombok Kuta beach can be a healer if tired of the hubbub of Kuta beach Bali.

The more crowded Kuta Lombok coast also makes it easy for visitors like me. If ten years ago I have trouble finding the shop, now more and more cheap shops along the coast.

So, that afternoon I enjoyed a coffee in one of the coffee shops.

photo courtesy of Ivetta Inaray


While enjoying the wind, sand, and surf, I chatted with shop owners. According to him, in the last ten years, this beach is getting more crowded by tourists despite deserted by the bombs in Bali in 2002 and 2005.

That evening, several buses and cars also come to the beach, dozens of local tourist lowered. Generally they just take a walk down the beach and take pictures. Not much to do local tourists than foreign tourists this.

It could be because of on the afternoon, the water at Kuta beach was again slightly brown after rain. So, if you want to be able to view the blue water here, should still not during the rainy season. But if it cannot be another day, as I will never mind. After all, Kuta beach still tempting. ●

photo courtesy of Sarah Tzinieris

Jonathan Wiguna ; A traveler and a freelance writer based

in Bali. Any chance to get out of the office, he will be out to

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photo courtesy of Farhan Perdana


The falling water seems to ply down joyfully, sliding one after another, cussing down and with lush

vegetation around the area really gives visitor a sense of peacefulness. That is what this twin Waterfalls in Lombok had to offer.

Benang Stokel is the first to be reach and is easily accessed by a short walk,-Meaning Literally, a Ball of thread, located in Aik Berik Village, Batukliang Utara Sub-district, 25 km east of Mataram and less than an hour drive.

The benang stokel features two waterfall of Fresh and cool water falls from more than 30 meter high trough the steep rock face, covered by the variety of vegetation; the moss, forming lush green wall till the raft where lies small valley for bathing.

Benang stokel is now also an alternative trekking route to the famous Mount

B e n a n g S t o k e l& Benang Kelambu

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Rinjani, from this point it takes between 6 to 8 hours to reach the summit. This route has been used for centuries by local peoples and hunters, it is a perfect route for trekkers who is looking for a completely different angel to reach the majestic mountain.

From Benang Stokel it it relatively easy track to reach the next waterfall, the Benang Kelambu. It take sabout 30 to 45 minutes trekking along the lush rainforest.

Kelambu means net in the local Sasak Language, as it resemble how the water from the waterfall soread out across the hillside like a net.

With five different waterfalls falling from 40 meter high down to a rocky bottom, then streams down to the river below.

Pick spot on the rock and let the water fall down and cools you off and wash away your worries in this serene natural beauty of the twin waterfalls of Lombok. ●

photo courtesy of Indra Susandi

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On Lombok there is a local legend about rival between every prince in the island, who wanted to marry princes Mandalika of the Tonjang Beru Kingdom. In order to

prevent war between kingdoms, she decided to sacrifice herself by jumping from cliff on the coast. And when people try to find her, all they found is the sea worms. This how the Bau Nyale festival begin.

Bau Nyale word is a combination of the local language word ‘bau’ word means catch and ‘nyale’ meaning sea worm. The Bau Nyale is held once every year on February. During this festival, people come to the beach early in the morning just before sun rise and when waves wash up the worms the local collect them. It is believed that the worms bring good fortune to everyone; some took the worm home and spread the worm across their field for a good harvest.

Bau NyaleFrom legend to tradition


The festival celebrated trough out Lombok with Aan Cape being the center of the festivities, they also perform the perisaian, in which man fights with a rattan wood and shield made of goatskin. The festivals open with the Mandalika Princess pageant and dance performances. People gather at late afternoon, making a camp and doing several traditional activity such as Betandak (poem reading), Bejambik (giving a token of affection to love one) and Belancaran (sailing).

The festival becomes a regular tradition for generations on the island of Lombok. Therefore it is a cultural event not to miss on your journey in Lombok.

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Perama Tour was established in 1969 by Mr Gde Perama Yogja and had become the pioneer in not just Bali but Indonesia tourism. On February 14th 2016, the company celebrate it’s 47

Anniversary.Its establishment is based on the perception, vision and mission,

to maintain and maximize the existence of all tourist components, proponents, and tourist customers.

The corporate universal concept that has become the Club’s main concern is increasing the flow of tourist customers and develop tourist destinations. One such as where the main office of Perama tour is located, in Kuta Bali. His love and passion in tourism in corporation with the local people gradually turning what once just a simple fishing village into the hustle and bustle tourism area as we know now.

The same concept is still implemented in every program, in time various places had been in touch with Perama such as Bedugul area, if you happened to visit Bedugul you will notice a restaurant near by the lake Tamblingan area. It was once just simple traditional stall by the lake side, which later supported by Perama and later become what is a famous Bali tourism landmark. The same as the Kintamani area, one of the first crater side restaurant the Gunung Sari restaurant is also developed with Perama along with the local people, there are several other project in Bali even until now.

Other area all over Indonesia were also being developed with Perama in its early days.

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With a motto”Provide Easiness and Safety at a Reasonable Price all for Your Convenience”, Perama ensures that every client is well served. Perama has a moral responsibility to create a tourism business atmosphere which runs on a right and proper tracks, away of all the possible improper competitions which not only create losses for the tourist business practitioners but also for the customers.

With the establishment of Perama Travel Club, a private and an independent organization which is that serve as a medium for various tourism component under one roof, to join hand in hand in an integrated promotion and with internal layered and tiered supervision to ensure the best service for the customer.

It means all the activities that it organizers are social, but the impacts are business.

The company’s mission is to increase the customers’ degree of


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satisfaction through fast, good, professional and qualified services. To support this mission the company holds a continuous and sustained training and education to all its staff. Indeed, it is through human resource development that the quality of service can be achieved.

Perama through its education center also provide aids to the local tourism vocational school in form of teaching material and experience.

In its pure business the company has tried to maximize its potentials as well as Indonesian nature, culture, and reef potentials, by conducting a product called Land Sea & Air Adventure.

Now Perama has developed from an only land tour provider to a group of companies with a wide range of tourist business activities, one such as the Journey Magazine. The Journey Magazine serve as a manifestation of the corporate concept of a right information for free and development of tourism sight and promotion.

After 47 years since its establishment Perama tour kept the concept and motto held high as a guidance for internal and external partner all to ensure all Perama component is your best traveling friend and assistance. ●

Provide Easiness and safety at a

Reasonable Price all for Your

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In 1951 a pastor, who is also an archeologist named Theodore Verhoven, found this cave. Then in 1986 this cave was opened for the

public travelers ‘till now. Unfortunately tourist sights covering 19 hectares are not known yet. Most of the foreign tourists came from Europe.

Batu Cermin cave is set within an impressive prominent rock formation near Labuan Bajo. Through a hole in the cave rays of light find their ways into the caves inside walls where they perform a spectacular show of reflected sunlight. This fascinating effect is cause by slick which looks like a mirror on the rock surfaces and that’s what is reflecting the light. Hence the caves name “Batu Cermin”, which means “Mirror Rock” in Indonesian.

Batu Cermin is located in a fantastic natural environment with an excellent panoramic view over the mainland and the island nearby. It’s surrounded by forest where long tailed monkeys and wild boars live.

This cave is situated 4 kilometers east of Labuan Bajo. You can use public transport, cars and motorcycles that will take you to the cave in about 30 minutes. Once in the cave you have to pay admission. Also you should bring a flashlight and helmet for safety while you are in the cave. Walk about 15 minutes into the cave and you will enjoy the view of the woods and the rocks. ●

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Eka Suendra Putra ; growing up in a family of travelers, he is now dreaming of traveling

every inch of Indonesia.


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Just over a decade ago, in central Flores, the volcano Wawo Muda erupted, leaving behind a massive crater. When the rain started to fall, it created five bright-red and orange colored

lakes. These lakes are not always visible and when visiting you can find

yourself not encountering any of the lakes during parts of the dry season. But when they are visible they are astonishing and unlike any other colored lake.

The closest town to the crater is Ngorenale in the Ngada District, it is a small town mainly consisting of farms and coffee plantations. The town is located about 15 minutes from Bawaja, the largest city in the district.

Near the foot of the crater there is an entrance gate to the Wawo Muda Area, where there is also a parking area for cars and bikes. To reach the crater itself a short hike (1-2hs) uphill needs to be


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undertaken. Along the trail there are several coffee plantations and farms, which thrive in this area because the volcanic soil is highly fertile. The coffee is mainly exported to countries like the United States. Next to coffee the farmers also grow fruit and vegetables. The surrounding area is covered in vegetation with a variety of interesting plants and animal species.

During the short trek you will most likely see plants such as the angelica plant which roots are used to make Chinese tigerbalm or eucalyptus trees which leaves are used to make a special ointment called minyak kayu putih. The best way explore and learn about the area’s plants and animals is by hiring a local guide.

The trails leading to the crater are very narrow, steep and are not well maintained, so make sure to wear good hiking shoes. Bear in

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Timo Jurgens ; Studying tourism management at Stenden University.

Spent some time doing internship in Bali.

Mind that the volcano exploded only 11 years ago, thereafter there has been done little to make it more accessible for tourists.

The crater area can best be described as surreal, as the soil is covered in ashes and blackened tree trunks. The red lakes are easy to spot, as they stand out against the grey soil. The lakes changed color according to the mineral content in the soil. The lakes differ from its bigger brother Kalimutu, because there the lakes are located above gaseous vents, which made the color of the water different shades of blue and green. In the Wawo Muda crater there are no gaseous vents, which combined with a acid called ferric oxide created the red and orange colored lakes. The volcano Gunung Inerie can be seen in the distance from several viewpoints around the crater.

The Wawo Muda Volcano is still a relatively new and raw tourism place, but when you are adventurous it will be well worth the hike as the views are staggering. ●

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Travel Gadgets

The Beat Bottle is one strange and probably the most unique water bottle there is. Obviously it’s a water bottle but it’s also a smartphone case and an acoustics “speaker”. Making it ideal travel gear for minimalists or anyone active always needing a good place to have their music and phone close by. Made from a touchy 100% silicone that holds a generous 18 ounces. Topped with a handy cap and wrist strap. Now you can have a special water bottle for digital survival prepping. Available in green, red and blue. source : www.beatsbydre.com

This ultra-slim case (0.42 inches) is waterproof to 16.4 feet submersion, has an integrated touch-screen film and offers impact protection up to 6.6 inches, a rubber bumper and access to the Touch ID feature of the phone. Available in a variety colors. source : www.catalystlifestyle.com

The Beat Bottle

Iphone 6 Catalyst Waterproof Case


From Microsoft comes another gadget to keep track of your bags and keys, the Nokia Treasure Tag. It’s a basic tracker that pairs with a phone app; in fact you can add up to four tags. It doesn’t just run on Windows but Android and iOS too, and it’ll help you find your “lost” property with audio and visual cues. If it’s out of range the tag will show where it last was, and you can set it to alert you if you’re about to leave the tag behind. Obviously Microsoft would like you to pair it with a Lumia, so as a bonus the Treasure Tag can double as a selfie remote for its camera too. Just don’t lose the phone.source : www.microsoft.com/mobile

Remarkably fun, incredibly easy, designed to fit your hand seamlessly and the moment naturally, RE provides distraction-free video and photo capture. Its one-button operation, and its 146° wide angle lens and waterproof construction that lets you shoot up to 1 meter underwater. Featuring a 16MP sensor that captures HD videos, and easy connectivity with both iOS and Android phonessource : www.htc.com

Nokia Treasure Tag

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Indonesia has several traditions and customs and it is best if you know them before hand. Some of them are:

Even though hand shaking is deemed appropriate between men and women, bear in mind that a number of women moslem prefer to introduce themselves to men by nodding their head, smiling and clasping their hands without any physical contact.Traditionally, when you greet someone, both hands are used when shaking, without graspingBe sure to smile when you meet people you know. Javanese people appreciate a ‘polite smile’.Bending down a bit when passing a group of older people is considered polite.In Indonesia, when you address some one, it would considered more polite if you use these specific terms before mentioning the name : Bapak (Pak) for Mr, Ibu (Bu) for Mrs, Mas for young man, and Mbak for Miss/ young woman.Shoes must be taken off before entering a house or place of worship like mosqueUsually drink are offered to guests. It is polite to acceptWhen eating, receiving or giving something, always use your right hand. Right index finger should not be used to point a place, items or people. Use the right hand thumb and fold the remaining fingers to be more polite.

Don’t wear non-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, short pants, and sandals in offices.Don’t put your hands on your hips during conversation with Indonesians since this is considered impolite/insulting.Don’t demonstrate affection in public.Don’t do impolite things in sacred places.Don’t put your feet up on tables or chairs, or use them to point with.Don’t be angry when someone on the same sex holds your hands or walks arm to arm, it’s the Indonesian way of showing a friendly relationship.Don’t hesitate to reject the merchants trying to sell things to you. You might refuse by saying “saya tidak perlu.” (I don’t need it) or just said “tidak” (No).Don’t be offended when people ask you personal questions. It’s just the way they show friendliness and you don’t have to answer the question if you don’t want to.

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When you decide to do money change do not get fooled by a HIGH rate or a big no commission sign.

Sometimes if they put a high rate they will eventually asked for also a high commission at the end or the worst is they trick you, the common knwo trick is by using a small change (20’s or 10’s) to confuse you and count it really fast and the trick is while they were counting some slips back behind the counter - and they’re as good as any magician.

Make sure the place itself at least look legit, a Commercial banks are always safest or Second best are registered money changers in sole-purpose shops or booths. If you find a good one it best to return.

Money Changing

Banknotes

Always ask first if they charge commission against the posted rate. Always ask if they discount bills smaller than $100, and by how much. Never let any changers count out your money and then take it back to check after it’s counted. Don’t hand over your money – unless it’s the big registered exchange – until they count out theirs in front of you.

Somepoints to remember :

Two Thousand Rupiah

Five Thousand Rupiah

Ten Thousand Rupiah

Twenty Thousand Rupiah

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Good Morning selamat pagiGood day selamat siangGood afternoon selamat siangGood evening selamat malamGoodbye selamat tinggalGoodbye selamat jalanPlease tolong Please open the door tolong buka pintuPlease silahkanPlease come in silahkan masukThank you terima kasihIt’s nothing kembali/sama samaYes yaNo/not tidak/BukanI’m sorry maafExcuse me permisiWelcome selamat datangHow are you? apa kabar?I’m fine kabar baikWhat’s your name? siapa nama andaMy name is … nama saya…I’m from … saya dari ...Straight on terusTurn left belok kiriTurn right belok kanan

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