Grey Indonesia on Merapi Eruption

These pics not photoshoped. After multiple eruption, some places nearby Jogja turn to gray.

Dust is everywhere..., look and feel grey...

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Tour Advice : Most Romantic Places to Visit

1. Bintan island, Riau, Sumatra

Bintan Island is located in Riau Islands Province, it has a very charming island atmosphere. The combination of white sand, blue water, and the tree that makes this island is worth visiting


2. Kaliurang, Yogyakarta

Kaliurang is located 28 miles north of Yogyakarta city, precisely in the hamlet of Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman. As you climbed to the top of the hill Plawangan, and you'll see the seductive scenery around you.



3. Senggigi Beach, Lombok

This beach is located on the west coast of Lombok, it has green scenery and stunning underwater. The waves are not too big, of course, will add a romantic honeymoon periods.


4. Moyo isalnd, West Nusa Tenggara

If you want to feel the world just for you two, come to Moyo Island in West Nusa Tenggara, as a honeymoon. This area is still quiet and genuine, but the facilities are widely available. There are cottages that provide a variety of amenities. It has the combination of white sand, no coral reef fish, waterfalls and natural pools. Moyo Island has a height variation from 0-648 m above sea level. As a marker of sustainability, the island is located in an area of about 30,000 acres; hundreds of butterflies will be seen from bushes, trees or in the middle of savanna. The island is also home to 21 species of bats, birds, macaque, wild pig, deer and snakes. With the natural conditions is still genuine, it is advisable to enter the island with a guide.


5. Ubud village, Bali

The village is also believed to give inspiration to visitors. Ubud is a popular place among foreign tourists because this location is situated between the fields and forest that lies between the chasms of the mountain that makes the nature so beautiful. In addition, Ubud is known for its art and culture that is growing very rapidly and developed. The pulse of Ubud community life can not be separated from art. Here there are also many art galleries, and music arenas. The dance performances are held alternately every night in all corners of the village.


6. Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi

Bunaken Island Marine Park is very exotic. This marine park has the greatest marine biodiversity in the world. Coming to the Park with your spouse, then discover the underwater beauty of Bunaken. Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depth of up to 1344 meters. It has 20 diving points, 12 points among them is located around Bunaken Island.


7. Sampireun, the village of Garut, West Java

The villages are located in Sampireun Ciparay, Village Sukakarya, Garut, West Java. Sampireun Village offers all the simplicity and convenience features that you need for your exotic honeymoon


8. Bangka Belitung

Belitung Island panorama is dominated by beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches along the stunning scenery. It is can not be found on other islands, this island is a special island for honeymooners.


9. Tanjung lesung, Banten, West Java

Tanjung lesung is located on the west coast of the Sunda Strait, precisely in the village of Tanjung Jaya, Pandeglang, Banten. The resort can be used as an alternative to your honeymoon destination. It takes 3-5 hours from the capital city of Jakarta through Pandeglang. The atmosphere here is very charming with beautiful blue sea and white sand spread. You can enjoy the beauty of Mount ancient world's most famous, Krakatau volcano which is one of the world's volcanoes that are floating in the sea.


10. Raja Ampat Islands, Papua

Raja Ampat is worldwide recognized as one of the 10 best waters for diving. Marine life is also the most comprehensive in the world. No place on earth that has so much diversity of marine life as in Raja Ampat. Based on research, more than 573 types of coral reefs, or about 75 percent of the world's coral species found in Raja Ampat. In addition, there also are more than 828 species of fish from the world's 1074 species of fish and 700 types of mollusks (soft animals.


11. Umang island, Banten, West Java

Umang island is located in Pulau Umang Pandeglang, Banten. This place is suitable to avoid the stress of urban life and enjoy the beautiful moments of honeymoon or vacation. On this island, there are resorts that have been arranged with an artistic natural beauty of the mountains surrounded by sea will add more romance for your honeymoon.

9 Fruits Native to Indonesia

1. Durian.




Many who do not know if the fruit of prickly, dubbed King of Fruit is from Indonesia. Yup, typical durian with stinging scent is found in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Delicacy of taste, making other countries vying to grow it. Now, there are hundreds of durian variants scattered throughout the world, including in Thailand which successfully developed the 300 variant of durian. Wow!

2. Mangosteen.



The fruit that was originally discovered in Borneo and the Sunda region is sour-sweet taste very fresh. That said, it is to make Queen Victoria of Britain's crazy. In addition, this purple fruit also contains many vitamins and antioxidants that are good for our bodies.

3. Kedondong



this thorny fruit with seed originating from eastern Indonesia. Internationally, the fruit with flavor masamnya awesomeness called by the name of Ambarella. In the early 20th century, kedondong introduced to foreign countries ranging from Australia to Jamaica. In fact, kedondong had also grown in Florida, but it seems that American people have not understood about this salad fruit.

4. Jambu air - Water guava



resulting from the Indonesian tropical trees. The flowers are white, while the bell-shaped fruit has a whitish color variation, red and green, depending on its type. Typically, red guava has the sweetest taste. Cashew water known abroad under the name Java Apple. In some countries, cashew made into fruit for a salad.

5. Star Fruit or Carambola



The original comes from the Moluccas. Initially, this fruit is a favorite in Asia, and became known to Americans, especially in Florida. The fruit is called Starfruit because if split, shaped like a star. Westerners refer to as the merger of star fruit taste papaya, oranges, and grapes.

6. Banana



is a fruit native to Indonesia, you know. Fruit is now processed so assorted desserts, like banana split, banana cake, or banana pudding began brought to Europe in the 10th century. Now that Latin America was the one who became the largest producer, because it controls 65% of world banana production. Ckckck .... Ssttt, this fruit is also believed by the celebrities, like Paris Hilton to increase energy, you know.

7. Rambutan



because of his skin like overgrown hair, then the fruit native to Indonesia is known as the rambutan. In 1906, Indonesia had to export rambutan seeds to the United States. But unfortunately, rambutan can not live there. Now some countries, like Thailand and Malaysia famous as an exporter of rambutan that has been packaged in cans.

8. Salak



referred to as Snake Fruit because his skin is scaly. The fruit is native from Indonesia, even one of the variants, salak Condet, the identity of the city. There are various kinds of taste salak, ranging from the sweet, Sepat, acid, or a combination of the four. Unfortunately, many thought the fruit came from Thailand or Malaysia, not Indonesia.

9. Duku



small round-shaped yellowish fruit is one of the original Indonesian pride. The tree was used as the identity of the flora of South Sumatra province. Usually, duku harvested once a year. In the domestic and Asia duku great demand, but unfortunately its exports have not penetrated the American and European markets

The Most Exciting Diving Location

1. Amed
Amed is located in a bay on the north eastern of Bali island. The area was once famous for its sea salt that traditionally produce and for its natural beauty. Currently, Amed also known as one of the best underwater tourist destination on the island of Bali.

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Another Anne Avantie Kebaya Pictography

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House Built from Coconut Palm Tree

Indonesia is house for coconut. We are biggest exportir of coconut oil. And you see, the coconut palm tree can be beautiful to docorate or even to create a house.

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Knock Down House from Bali, Indonesia

 I don't know why, i got interested to know better about knock down house. After lil googling, i found some nice interesting knock down house from Bali. These are the sample, just click to know better.

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Earthquake Resistant Knock Down House

Ever see table knock-down ?Wardrobe?  Chairs?  Must have been. Maybe you're using it right now.
How about knock down house?

If not, in North Sulawesi you can find it. Precisely at the Village Woloan, Tomohon. Houses For example lined along the street of this village. In various sizes and designs. Just choose according to their desires, needs and purchasing power.

This village is famous as a center craftsman knock-down house. Base material used is wood options such as iron wood and wood chrysolite. Basic design of the traditional house of Minahasa in the form of houses on stilts. When work on a house size and design are about 1 month starting from raw materials to stand.

Unloading system-pairs makes this house could be sent anywhere with relative ease. Stay dismantle, pack and send. Arriving at the destination residence of packaging disassembled and rearranged.

Certainly, not just anyone can disassemble and assemble again. In addition to being sent home, usually experts unloading too-pair sent from this Woloan Village.

According to one of the craftsmen there, the distribution of wooden houses has been covering the various provinces in Indonesia, even abroad.

Great huh?  Not only that. One thing that is important and a mainstay of the village of wooden houses Woloan is ... EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT!

Ketep Pass, an Interesting Place. Was?

Few years ago, i went to ketep pass, an interesting place just few kilometers from Merapi vulcano. Merapi and merbabu are side by side mountain, and ketep pass located at the top of a hill at west of them, so we can see those two mountain very clearly. Seems like you can reach the lava by your hand :).

Ketep Pass located about 60 km from Yogyakarta (Jogja) to the north. Use your gmap to locate them precisely. To go there easily, just ask to your cab driver. You'll arive there about an hour from Jogja.

What to do at ketep pass?
1. Watch the mountains closely
2. Watch the panoramic view
3. Eat bake corn
4. Take pictures
5. Feel mountain weather
6. Watch eruption movie
7. Whatever you like..., no sex,.. no motel up there


Not interested yet? Visit there right now, Merapi will give you deathly kiss... the explosion is still.. no cold winding cloud, only boiled steam, dust, and stone as a welcome party member right now.

Kuta Bali Hotels Room Rates

Kuta is only 7 minutes drive from the Airport of Bali. It is one of the most famous holiday destination within Bali. Kuta Beach offers range of accommodation and hotels both beach front location or along the busiest Jalan Legian.

Kuta was formerly a small fishermen village and has become a urban place for international tourist from around the world. This famous Kuta is located between Tuban Resort on the south and Legian on the north. It is around 10 minutes drive from Bali International Airport and is around 25 minutes by car from Benoa Harbour.

Kuta is internationally famous for its long & wide white sandy beach as an ideal place for surfing and swimming. If you walk along the main road of Jalan Pantai Kuta, you will be attracted with a spectacular view of the clear blue sea water and its gently waves from the Indian Ocean.

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