Long Trip To Green Canyon - Pangandaran Filed under ( adventure, Explore, leisure ) by Aena

Not only in Bali, the famous tourist object with its natural beauty. In West Java, precisely in Ciamis regency, there Pangandaran area's famous attractions as the area is very beautiful beaches. Pangandaran addition, there are several other attractions that is no less beautiful. One is Cukang Taneuh or known as the Green Canyon. 

This tourist attraction located in the Village Kertayasa, Cijulang District, and located along the river Cijulang - about 31 km from Pangandaran. The nickname Cukang  Taneuh  arose because in the middle of the river there is a bridge of land as wide as 3 meters with 40 meters long. The bridge connects the two villages also became famous attractions, namely the Village  Batukaras Kertayasa. Batukaras Beach  known as surfing area.
Green Canyon became very popular, because the river is very beautiful. Those that visit there would have been transfixed by the beauty of the river which flows along the Cijulang. The beauty that will always greet tourists so go into the gate attractions. 

The river is so special, because it lengthwise and sliced a canyon area of the physical structure is very admirable. Those who had visited the Green Canyon in Colorado, United States, will surely agree that the canyon in Cijulang was very similar to Green Canyon. 

Any one have never visited, would be challenged to be there. Because, be invited to enjoy the beauty of the canyon with  boating. While enjoying a boat trip can be climbed from Pier Ciseuruh, travelers will be treated to incredible natural scenery along the left and right sides of rivers. Various animals, like monkeys, always ready to welcome tourists with shouts. 

To get to the first point, we must pass through a relatively calm river for nearly 15 minutes. After passing through the 'tunnel' of the river, we will then meet with a place that forces us to get off the boat. In these places, we will encounter a row of a rock which is very beautiful with stalactite and stalagmite decorations charming. Coral reefs also are forcing us to not continue the journey by boat, because the river channel was blocked by him until the river seems like a staircase rise. 

Tourists at this point was challenged to dare to swim as far up the river . Those who did it and made it through the hurdles slow-moving river with a depth of about 10 meters, then we will be treated to views of waterfalls Palatar very charming. 


There are many ways to reach the Green Canyon. The first objective that must be passed by tourists is preserved. So, try before you get to the area. It's up to you to use private or public vehicles, both good choices. 

For those who use public transport, the time until Pangandaran, which must be done is to find a vehicle canal. The choice, either renting or riding public transportation buses. It cost just Rp 6000 just to get to the Green Canyon. 

But, if you still want to use a leased vehicle, it is also not a bad choice. Lots of motorcycle or a car rental place in Pangandaran or Batukaras Beach. However, because the vehicles are usually rented for a full day, then the rental price becomes quite expensive. 

The route should you take to achieve the Green Canyon is also very easy. From Jakarta or Bandung, you can follow the route to Central Java. Once you arrive at the fork in the road Banjar-Ciamis, should turn to the right direction and do not take straight. For those who use public transport, would not have to think about the route. Because the driver will take you to Pangandaran. That must be considered is the place to stay there. You can choose to stay at hotels that are available lots in Pangandaran. Or, it could also stay at the Beach Batukaras very close to the Green Canyon. The price also varies from hotel to the starry jasmine classes there. 

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Paragliding At Mount Haruman Garut Filed under ( adventure, Explore, garut, leisure, Paragliding ) by Aena

Tourist attraction and appeal of sport Paragliding Haruman Mount is located in the village of Sari Haruman, Kadungora District, Garut regency, West Java Province. Ownership status of land used for community land Paragliding is still not managed specifically. Mount Haruman have more or less the level of 1300 m above the sea and the mountain is not a type of volcano. General configuration of land is mountainous with steep slope land is absorbent, soil satabilitas good and kind of material is generally sandy rocky soil. Mount Haruman is an object used for sport Paraglaiding for those lovers of kite flying.

The basis used to fly kites have 40 x 15 m2 area with grass surface layer with a slope of sloping land. To make flying sport kites, each visitor usually bring their own equipment, this is due to the lack of specific management that is not available the necessary equipment.

To reach the area of Mount Haruman glide we can through the highway  Garut - Bandung, which passed the District of Kadungora. From Sub Kadungora can use private vehicles or ojeg towards the village of Sari Haruman. The distance traveled from village to district Kadungora Haruman Sari is approximately 15 km with 2-4 m wide road that has less road quality. Whereas for the airstrip to fly from the village of Sari Haruman is 7-8 km, which is usually the visitors use the jeep or the like, this is caused by a badly damaged condition of the road so it does not allow to pass by other cars and Jeeps.

Exploring activities conducted in this region  is to fly kites, tracking, enjoying the scenery and photography. Think to try this..???

Climbing the Seven Summits of the World From Everest to Carstensz Pyramind - Heights, Costs & More! Filed under ( adventure, Explore, leisure ) by Aena

The Seven Summits of the World are known as highest peaks found on each continent on Earth. The concept was first suggested by Richard Bass in the 1980's and it has been every mountaineer's goal to climb each one during their lifetime. Bass was the first to climb all the summits and once held the record for having been the oldest person to climb Everest.

The Seven Summits of the World

As for the seven summits, no doubt, you may have heard of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mount Everest in Nepal. Read about the rest - how tall they are, which are the most challenging and why, how much it will cost you to make the climb to the highest peaks in the world. . .

1) Mount Everest / Qomolangma

Mountain Range: Himalayan Mountains

Location: Nepal, China, Asia

Height: 8,850 meters or 29,028 feet

Cost: $30,000+

Located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, Everest is the world's highest mountain and most notorious.

It is also one of Nepal's most significant sources of tourist revenue. Almost 2,500 reached Everest's summit by the end of 2007, each bringing in around $25,000 each. Sherpas are an ethnic Nepalese group who reside in the mountains and are employed as guides and porters for climbers. Two of the most famous climbers in the world are Edmund Hillary (a New Zealander) and Tenzing Norgay (a Sherpa), the first men to reach the summit of Everest in 1953

2) Aconcagua

Mountain Range: Andes Mountains

Location: Argentina, South America

Height: 6,962 meters or 22,320 feet

Cost: $4,500+

The highest mountain in the world outside Asia, Aconcagua is located in the Mendoza province of Argentina, famous for its Malbec wine. Aconcagua is said to be an easier mountain to climb, technically speaking. Altitude sickness is one of the biggest barriers and no oxygen masks are required. The youngest person to have ever climbed Aconcagua was Jodan Romero of Big Bear Lake, California at 11 years old in December 2007.

3) Denali / Mount McKinley

Mountain Range: Alaska Range

Location: Alaska, USA, North America

Height: 6,194 meters or 20,320 feet

Cost: $5,000+

Denali is the Native American word for "The High One." It was once named Mount McKinley after U.S. President William McKinley but named back in 1980. Mount Denali is known for its cold climates, containing 5 large glaciers. One thermometer that was left on the mountain for over 19 years recorded that it had once reached -73.3C (-100F). Severe altitude sickness is also prevalent on Denali because its latitude is much higher. A mountain like Denali at the equater would have approximately 47% more oxygen on its summit, compared to sea level.

4) Mount Kilimanjaro

Location: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

Height: 5,895 meters or 19,640 feet

Cost: $4,000+

Kilimanjaro is made up of three cones of an inactive volcano and is the highest peak in Africa. Kibo is the highest cone where Uhuru Peak stands over Tanzania. It usually takes 4-5 days to climb Kilimanjaro and huts are located at each day's stop. This is thought to be one of the "easier" mountains to climb and is possible for those who have limited mountaineering experience. Avoiding altitude sickness by acclimatization is one of the hardest parts.

5) Mount Elbrus

Mountain Range: Western Caucasus Mountains

Location: Kabardino-Balkaria & Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia, Europe

Height: 5,642 meters or 18.510 feet

Cost: $4,000+

The Elbrus mountain is also known as Strobilus, where Zeus chained Prometheus and Titan stole fire from the gods to give to men. Each summer, approximately 100 climbers attempt the climb each day. Every year, about 15-30 die from their attempts to summit the mountain.

6) Vinson Massif

Mountain Range: Sentinel Range, Ellsworth Mountains

Location: Antarctica

Height: 4,892 meters or 16,067 feet

Cost: $31,000+

Vinson is known as one of the most inaccessible ranges in the world, and is only 800 miles from the South Pole. The mountain was unknown and unsuspected until 1957. It wasn't until 1966 and 1967 that the first ascent was made to its peak. The most difficult part about the Vinson Massif is its inaccessibility, but there are now a few operators who offer tours to this no man's land.

7) Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

Mountain Range: Sudirman Range

Location: Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Oceania

Height: 4,884 meters

Cost: $18,000

Puncak Jaya is known as the most technically difficult summit to climb. To climb to the peak of Puncak Jaya, a government permit is required but can be acquired through adventure tourism operators. Once covered with glaciers, it was reported that in the 1970's, Puncak Jaya's glaciers had begun to melt and today, it stands as a significantly less mountain than it once was.

Gizelle Lau, TripAtlas.com

Summer Holiday in the Outdoors - Camping Filed under ( adventure, Camping, leisure, Tips ) by Aena

There are many reasons why families decide to go camping with their kids: it is fun for the whole family, the kids get to play in the nature and you can have some peace and quiet away for the noisy city. But what are the things that we should never forget to take with us when going camping?

If this is the first time you go camping then you should make sure that this king of trip is what you actually want. Investing in expensive things is an option only if you are convinced that you want to go. Going alone with your family is not recommended, especially if you haven't done this before. So why don't you ask some of your friends to join you. This way you will not be alone in the middle of the forest and also you can share some of the stuff that you will have to bring with you.

First of all you have to buy a tent. Choosing the right size depends on how many people sleep in it. If you don't want to let your kids sleep alone then you should get a big tent so you all have enough room. In order not to get all the dirt in the tent you should bring a welcome mat. You can actually use the mats for your car so you don't have to invest in something like this.

Something else that you should not forget are the flashlights. You should have at least one big flashlight and several for each member of the family. Also, don't forget about the spare batteries. You should be prepared for everything. But i think your kid's doesn't recomended to bring his Leappad-Tablet. Some of the other things that you can use together with your friends are: the table, a hammer, duct tape, trash bags and so on.

This can be a great way to rediscover the beauty of the nature, to catch up with your friends and to spend quality time with your family.


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Guide To A Sailing Vacation In Indonesia Filed under ( adventure, Explore, Indonesia, leisure, Tips ) by Aena

Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with more than 17,000 islands. It's also primarily dominated by Muslims and is # 4 in the world in terms of population. In 2006, there are already over 200 million people living in Indonesia. The country is sharing land borders with other Asian countries like Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor. Indonesia is a mixture of both old and new. And with a lot of islands to choose from, besides touring, you can count sailing in Indonesia as one of the most popular pastimes.

A vacation in Bali will never be complete if you don't try swimming, canoeing, or even diving in any of the 10 best dive spots in the area. Good choices will include USAT Liberty. It's basically a U.S. cargo steamship filled with ammunition by the time it was torpedoed in 1942 by the Japanese. Today, it's considered to be one of the most gorgeous artificial reefs in Indonesia. You can then continue to Amed, which is located on the eastern coastline. It's composed of a lot of fishing villages, such as Gili Selang and Lipah. The island is valued for the privacy it gives to visitors.

Another interesting place to visit is the Maumere in Flores Island. It's already a very popular tourist destination, so there are now plenty of tours that you can choose from. You can also charter a yacht from Bali and then sail through the Maumere. You can also go to the area by flying from Central Flores Island. Formerly a volcanic island, Flores has attractive places to offer to foreigners. You can try shopping at their local market, dine in Wuring (a small fishing village), or experience traditional Indonesian culture at Sikka. Of course, your stay will not be complete without diving or swimming, especially in Pemana.

Sailing in Indonesia may also mean exploring Irian Jaya. This is the largest Indonesian province, with a span of more than 450,000 square kilometers. Besides the beach, you can make a stop and follow several hiking trails leading to Puncak Jayawijaya, a very large mountain range that is 5,500 meters above sea level. You can also camp at other mountains such as Gunung Yamin and Gunung Trikora. There are also plenty of lakes where you can go fishing or canoeing, the largest of which is Panai.

Most people go to Indonesia for food, clothing, and a sense of culture. They may have forgotten that it's also blessed with an impressive ecosystem, made up of seas, lakes, mountains, and animal creatures. Sailing in Indonesia will allow you to take a glimpse of its natural resources.

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Your Private Beaches at Gili Islands Filed under ( adventure, Explore, Indonesia, leisure, Mataram ) by Aena

Indonesia is best known for its cultural diversity and beautiful landscape. You may say Bali is a touristic place offering both. However if you would like to have a tranquil place yet white beaches, beautiful scenery and friendly people, you may come to Gili islands in Lombok.

There are three Gilis (Gili means small islands) close to each others in between Bali and west of Lombok Island. Those are called Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

Each Gili island has different specialty. private beach of your own, friendly people, nice seafood, clear and blue sky, sea paradise with snorkeling and diving. Quietness is guaranteed as no cars and motorcycle is allowed. Gili Air provides tropical paradise with its clear water and clean white beaches. You can enjoy swimming, sun bathing or joining a boat for a day to visit other islands. Diving, snorkeling and fishing are not bad options either.

Gili Meno, the smallest and the quietest island, provides rural tropical paradise as you have the beaches on your own. You can spend time swimming and sun bathing in clear sea water and white clean beach.

If you consider yourself as a party animal, try to spend your time in Gili Trawangan. Combining party and beaches is one of the options. Gili Trawangan is the most active island and Gili Meno is the calmest one.

The suggested itinerary is you can combine Bali with Gilis. Other option is that spending some days in one Gili island to move to others. Going from Mataram, Lombok to Gilis is an exciting option as Lombok also has various interesting touristic destinations.

You can go there from Benoa Harbour, Bali with a ferry for about 2 hours. There are several flights per week from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta to Mataram, Lombok. From Mataram, you continue by car and small boat for about 2 hours. You will pass mountainous area, national park, villages and paddy field. The view of mountain, villages, paddy field and Monkeys are just marvelous! Ask the driver to stop by where you find monkeys. You can stop to feed and take pictures of them. The best time for you who seek for quiet time is November to April. Try to avoid the high season, May to September, to have your private beaches.

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10 Destinations to Visit in Nusa Tenggara Barat Filed under ( adventure, Explore, Indonesia, leisure, Mataram, Tips ) by Aena

Most of you surely have known about Bali. Bali is a small island with a huge destination. Virescent rice terraces, pulse-pounding surf, enchanting temple ceremonies, mesmerizing dance performances and ribbons of beaches are just some of the images people cherish. Mainly, a visit to Bali means that you are in the most visitor-friendly island of Indonesia.

Besides Bali, you can also enjoy your best holiday in Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB). This island also has been a tourist area for a long time. You will regret if you overlook this island when you visit Bali. The special thing from this island is visiting tiga gili that is located near Senggigi beach; Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air.

However, you still have many destinations to visit in Nusa Tenggara Barat. The followings are 10 tourist areas of this island that can be your option to spent your holiday.

1. Mataram Metro is the area that is orientated as a tourist place for culinary and cultural purpose.
2. Senggigi with tiga gili (Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air) are tourist areas for maritime and convention purpose
3. Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani (TNGR) is natural tourism.
4. Koridor Tano, Empang, Gili Kramat, Alas Utan, and Agrotamase are tourist places that are suitable for maritime, culinary, and cultural purpose.
   
5. Moyo island and the area of Saleh Gulf are maritime tourism.
6. The area of Tambora mount is natural and cultural tourism.
7. The main corridor of Dompu-Sape is also orientated with maritime, cultural, and culinary tourism.
   
8. The south corridor of Lombok island, that is Sekotong-Kuta is a maritime, culinary, cultural, and convention tourism.
9. The corridor of Mataram-Lombok international airport is a natural and cultural tourism.
   
10. Selalu Legini is a tourist area that is suitable for natural purpose.

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Useful Tips For Your Successful Bandung Shopping Filed under ( adventure, Bandung, Explore, Indonesia, leisure, Tips ) by Aena

What is the best thing about shopping in Bandung? Why there are so many people, especially those coming from Malaysia and Singapore coming to Bandung only to go shopping? Well, not many people are aware that Bandung has become Indonesia's number one tourist destination for shopping. Why is that? This is because you can find so many shopping and factory outlets in Bandung where you can find very good quality products at very affordable price.

However how do you choose which factory outlets are really the best ones in Bandung? The only way to find out is simply join a local Bandung tour package which will take you directly to Bandung's hottest and best shopping arcade. The best time to go shopping to Bandung would be on weekdays, instead of weekends. It is because numerous people from Jakarta visit Bandung regularly on weekends and they are sometimes blamed for the traffic jams in Bandung during weekends, especially long weekends and holidays.

However to ensure that you really get what you want in Bandung, it would be best if you join and book a local tour in Bandung who will show you only the best places in Bandung where you can really get the best products at very affordable price. Do not hesitate to let them know what kind of places you or your family is interested in. And they would be more than pleased to show you the tour itinerary even before your coming to Bandung.

Choose only the best and the professional tour company in Bandung who can provide English speaking tour guide. Let them know how many days you would like to spend your holiday in Bandung and whether you have your children along with you. And they will arrange everything for you, including the tour package which already includes the accommodation, transportation and tour programs as well.

So, welcome to Bandung and enjoy your Bandung shopping!

The writer has been traveling extensively to many parts of the world, especially to third world countries, and have joined many local tours during her time in Bandung.

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A Trip to Garut South Bandung Filed under ( adventure, Explore, garut, Indonesia, leisure ) by Aena

Many people know that Bandung is a good place to visit. One can buy cloth, shoes, and bags with very cheap price. They could also visit North Bandung for example Tangkuban Parahu. But one thing that many people don't know is there are many good tourist destination in South Bandung.

Garut is one of them. There are many good place to visit in Garut and here some examples that perhaps you want to know.

Paraglaiding Place on Mount Haruman.
To reach this place one can go through Garut Bandung Highway via Kadungora subdistrict. From Kadungora one could use renting motorcyle called ojeg Haruman Sari village. It is more or less 15 km with 2 -5 meters wide street. From Haruman to Paraglaiding, it is more or less 7-8 km. Usually visitors use jeep. Activities that can be held here are paraglaiding, tracking, sight seeing and photography. Visitors come from Jakarta, Central Java, East Java and abroad like Singapore, Holland, Korea and America.

Cangkuang Temple
Cangkuang is a temple located on Cangkuang village. The name of Cangkuang derived from name of a tree called cangkuang (Pandanus Furcatus) that grows around grave of Embah Dalem Arif Muhammad.

To reach this location one could use bus from Bandung to Garut. It is about Rp.7.000. From Garut to Leles subdistrict there are public transportation service called "angkot". Street to Cangkuang temple from highway about 3 km, or 30 minutes by walking or one could use traditional vehicle called "andong".

Kampung Pulo Unique Traditional Village
Kampung pulo is a unique traditional village located on an island at the center of Situ Cangkuang Lake. Like Cangkuang Temple, it is located on Cangkuang village because Cangkuang Temple, Situ Cangkuang and Kampung Pulo are in one location.

According to history, the people of Kampung Pulo formerly Hindu, then Embah Dalem Muhammad retreat to this place because lose in a war with Dutch. Due to ashamed to Sultan Agung, Embah Dalem Arif Muhammad didn't want to go back to Mataram. He began to broadcast Islam to people of Kampong Pulo. Embah Dalem Arif Muhammad and his friends then live in Kampung Pulo until die. Despite 100 % people of Kampong Pulo are Islam, they still pratice some of Hindu tradition.

Curug Citiis Waterfall
Curug Citiis waterfall located on Pasawahan village, Tarogong subdistrict 1000 m above sea level. di atas permukaan laut. People said that this place is a meeting place of all kings from Java Island. The name Curug Citiis means cool water in Sundanese.

This place located more or less 15 km from downtown of Garut. From terminal to the nearest village of Curug Citiis, it is about 5 km.

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