Traveling and Hotels: Juli 2010

Ragunan Zoo Tourism In Indonesia

Senin, 26 Juli 2010

Ragunan Zoo In Indonesia

Endangered species bred here include the Sumatran tiger, Komodo dragon, dwarf buffalo and bird of paradise. Reopened in 1966, the zoo now exhibits 550 species of tropical plants and animals from Indonesia and around the world. This zoo was located at Cikini until 1964, when the site was no longer large enough to accommodate its rapid expansion.

The organization, the Vereneging Plantenen Dierentuin at Batavia, set up the park on a 10-hectare plot of land, but now it occupies 135 hectares of land. According to its history, Taman Margasatwa Ragunan, or Ragunan Wildlife Reserve, was first set up by a Dutch flora and fauna lovers organization. It's a world-class facility and guaranteed to entertain and educate both the young and young at heart. The new primates are centered at Ragunan Zoo.

Laid out in a lush tropical setting, such indigenous animals as the Komodo lizard, tapir, anoa, Java tiger, banteng, wild ox and brightly colored birds are given ample room to be in this green foliage. Jakarta's zoo is situated in the southern part of the city. Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta is a popular place to visit, particularly during holidays.

TMII (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah) See The Miniature Of Indonesia

TMII (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah)

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah/TMII (literally translated: “Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park”) is a recreation area and park which is the synopsis of virtual aspects of Indonesian life, representing the cultures, natures and heritages of Indonesian people. TMII located at an area called Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, with total width of 165 hectares.

History:
It was on 13th March 1970 in a meeting in the residence of President Soeharto (the 2nd President of Indonesia), Mrs. Siti Hartinah Soeharto, President Soeharto’s wife, proposed an idea of creating a way to raise the senses of nationality, devotion and proud of Indonesia among Indonesian people. The idea was then realized by constructing a recreation area which represents the wealth and beauty of Indonesia in miniatures, which named Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). The construction of TMII was started in 1971, and officially open on 20th April, 1975.

Traditional Pavilions:
WestSumateraPavilionThe traditional pavilions appear as traditional houses and buildings from 26 provinces in Indonesia. The pavilions are supplemented with ornaments and motifs from each territory. They are also equipped with traditional furniture that is unique to each territory. Some pavilions you could see in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are including traditional house of Tongkonan from Tana Toraja, Bolon from Batak Toba, Bagonjong from West Sumatera, Joglo from Java, and Lamin from Dayak Ethnic at East Kalimantan. Since there are 26 provinces represented at TMII, hence there’re also 26 pavilions in there. However, there’s a plan to construct six more pavilions which will represent six new provinces in Indonesia.

Museum:
There are 15 units of museum in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, as follow:

* Indonesian Museum
* Military Museum
* Stamp Museum
* Heirloom Museum
* Transportation Museum
* Power and New Energy Museum
* Telecommunication Museum
* Information Museum
* Sport Museum
* Asmat Museum
* Komodo Museum
* Insect Museum
* Science and Technology Display Museum
* Oil and Gas Museum

Parks:
You could enjoy 11 units of parks in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah:
* Orchid Park
* Living Pharmacy Park
* Cokot Park
* Cactus Park
* Jasmine Park
* Keong Emas Flower Park
* Fresh Water Aquarium Park
* Bekisar Park
* Bird Park
* APEC Inscription Park
* Seven Pillars Building

Recreation Facilities:
The recreation facilities you could enjoy in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are:
* Indonesian Children Castile
* Swan Boat of Indonesia
* Among Putro Park
* Ria Atmaja Park
* Ambar Tirta Swimming Pool
* Keong Emas Imax Theater
* Wisata Village
* Tanah Airku Theater

Transportation:
You could get around Taman Mini Indonesia Indah by walking, driving personal vehicle, renting bicycle or using transportation facilities provided by Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Transportation facilities provided by Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are including TMII ride that brings people to travel around TMII, mini train, Samirono passageway train, swan boat, and cable car (named Sky Lift Indonesia).

Tips:
* Weekend and holidays always been the peak season at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. If you’re not a type of person who enjoys crowds, it’s recommended to visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on weekdays.
* Since the recreation area in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is wide enough, it’s good for you to start your trip there since morning.
* Do not forget to bring umbrella or hat to protect you head from sun, especially if you intend to get around by walk.
* As far as possible please wear flexible footwear which you could wear and un-wear easily. When you enter the pavilion you’re not allowed to wear footwear.
* The easiest transportation to reach Taman Mini Indonesia Indah so far is by taxi.

source by: www.indonesia-travel-guide.com

Mindoro Island In The Philippines Visit

Mindoro Island

Later if you got to know the beautiful island of Mindoro with all its beauty to explore, you may enjoy ALL what this island has to offer you. For most tourists all adventure, all excursions, all travel or trekking tours start from Puerto Galera. Puerto Galera Puerto Galera is the typical arriving port on Mindoro island.

No public busses, no busses at all - the road simply is far too bad for anything else but Jeepneys, motor bikes or in some areas for shorter distances trikes. Mindoro has no real road system to travel this one road are Jeepneys. The reason is obvious. For most tourists all adventure, all excursions, all travel or trekking tours start from Puerto Galera. Puerto Galera is the typical arriving port on Mindoro island.

Puerto Galera is the center for most of all tourist activities and tourist accommodations. Most of all tourist activities and tourist accommodations.

The Prambanan Temple In Yogyakarta Indonesia

Prambanan Temple In Yogyakarta Indonesia

Locally known as the Loro Jongrang temple, or the temple depict the story of Ramayana. Prambanan Temple is beautiful temple, in fact, it is located. Reliefs decorating the walls of the temple of Shiva rises to a high of 130 feet and houses the magnificent statue of Shiva's consort, Durga. It has eight shrines, of which the three main ones are dedicated to Brahma and Wisnhu (manifestation of God) with two other smaller ones, on its right and on its right and on its left, dedicated to Brahma and Wisnhu (manifestation of God) respectively.

Its parapets are adorned with a bas-reliefs depicting the famous Ramayana story. Reliefs decorating the walls of the ninth century. The biggest temple dedicated to Shiva (one of manifestation of God) respectively. Reliefs decorating the walls of the "Slender Virgin" it is a group of temples.

The biggest temple dedicated to Brahma and Wisnhu (manifestation of God) respectively. Prambanan Temple is beautiful temple, in fact, it is a group of temples. The Prambanan temple is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the temple of Shiva rises to a high of 130 feet and houses the magnificent statue of Shiva's consort, Durga.

The Wonderful Place of Halong Bay

Jumat, 16 Juli 2010

Wonderful Place of Halong Bay

Wonderful Place Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

Jumat, 09 Juli 2010

Wonderful Place Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

From atop that watchtower, one can view the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, the Maum Turk Mountains and the Twelve Pins to the north in Connemara, and Loop Head to the south It was built by Sir Cornelius O'Brien, a descendant of Ireland's High King Brian Boru, in order to impress female visitors. O'Brien's Tower is a round stone tower at the approximate midpoint of the cliffs. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay, as are the valleys and hills of Connemara.

The cliffs boast one of Ireland's most spectacular views. (The official list will be declared in 2011.) The cliffs rise 120 meters (394 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag's Head (Irish: Ceann na Cailleach), and reach their maximum height of 214 meters (702 ft) just north of O'Brien's Tower, eight kilometres away. The Cliffs are currently one of the 28 finalists for The New7Wonders of Nature. cliffs of the ruin, also known as the Cliffs of Mohair) are located in the parish of Liscannor at the south-western edge of the Burren area near Doolin, which is located in County Clare, Ireland. The Cliffs of Moher (Irish: Aillte an Mhothair, lit.

THE EXOTIC OF FULL MOON IN JAMPIT COFFEE PLANTATION

Sabtu, 03 Juli 2010

Above are the exotic and beauty scenery of full moon in Jampit Coffee Plantation, East Java, Indonesia. The photos are picked on July 2010.

Jampit coffee plantation is a coffee plantation owned by Indonesia government. It is known for its fine processing of the coffee berry (wet process). This tourism object belongs to BUMN PT Perkebunan XXII. It is about 57km east of Bondowoso town. The visitors can watch and enjoy beautiful scenery. This place also provides several other facilities to enjoy at the plantation. The guests can enjoy the roses and lilies in the flower garden and can enjoy recreational fishing at the fishing arena. There are also meeting rooms, a tennis court, and a swimming pool. The guesthouse at Jampit I, Arabica home stay / Jampit II is also equipped with fireplace rooms. Entertainment programs as well as arranged coffee breaks are available. The wide land can be used as the place for bicycle rides and a car tour.

When visiting this coffee plantation, people can also visit Ijen Crater, that usually become one package in which is offered by traveling guide as a packages.

SAFE AND CHEAP TRAVEL WITH BABY

Kamis, 01 Juli 2010

Mom and her baby in their vacation in Ijen Crater

Even have been a parent with little baby, but people still can enjoy their traveling in all destinations. The traveling will be spent soothing and entertaining the baby. So much for dreamily staring out the window and taking in the passing scene. But in doing this traveling with baby, in order that the journey and trip will be safe and cheap travel, people should consider many things that will be safe and fun during the trip and journey, they are, be flexible and pick a family-friendly destination (such as bed-and-breakfasts, beach scenes, big cities, bike touring, car camping, Club Med Cruises, desert adventures, family camps, family resorts, nature camps, and ski resorts), meanwhile, avoid these activities with the baby: rafting, theme parks, foreign travel, some country inns, and long stays with friends. Beside that when having a trip with baby, people should bring drinks and snacks, plan frequent rest stops, think safety, pack a goody bag, and take practice trips.

Dad and his baby, carrying his baby by using baby carriers and slings in their vacation in Ijen Crater

There is one things again, that is use baby carriers and slings. By using them, people are assuring that the baby is placed comfortably. This will make people can use their hands for doing other activities such as browsing the net or attending a call or watching TV, eating, drinking, reading, etc. The other benefits of baby carriers and slings are enormous while traveling or shopping.

For all consideration above, people should have packing checklists for baby or toddler, and also print out a first-aid kit for the road, and an emergency checklist — just in case when people run into trouble. Then, once arriving on the destination, people should make the baby adjust because of stay away from home.

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