Sepa Island, joy Remove Tired at the End of Jakarta

Jakarta - The daily routine can certainly make you tired very disturbing. To release it, try a vacation to Thousand Island, Kep Sepa. Here, not only tired of missing, but exciting vacation experience will come.

Thousand Islands is still a favorite tourist destination citizens of Jakarta. Even some of the visitors coming from outside Jakarta. The number of islands which could be a vacation spot here is the reason why the Thousand Islands was never empty of visitors.

Tidung island, Pulau Leaves Bushes, and Boy Scout Island is the third most visited island by tourists. On weekends, the islands must be visited by tourists. Well, if you are looking for a quiet and beautiful, just come to Pulau Sepa.

The island has the nickname "The Paradise for Diver in Jakarta" can be taken approximately 2 hours drive north from Marina, Ancol. The journey is quite time consuming it will not make you bored. Lots of beautiful scenery that you can enjoy during the trip. Prepare the camera to shoot the most interesting objects.

Sepa Island Marina-route will pass through several other islands in the Thousand Islands. Typically, the ship will carry tourists who wish to visit some of the island. Take advantage of this opportunity to witness the beauty of the islands are visited even if only briefly.

However, do not be satisfied first, because the beauty of Pulau Sepa has been waiting for. Nickname given to Sepa Island was certainly a reason. Sepa Island does have some cool spots to dive. Not only beautiful, but a lot of interesting spots here.

Nature promises to dive underwater. For those who had never been diving, here you can also do snorkeling. The water was clear, so of course the beauty under the sea surface can be seen. However, it is the way to Pulau Sepa fond, if not a direct view of the coral reefs.

You can simply wear a diving or snorkeling equipment. For those who do not bring your own, Sepa Island resort can rent it for you. Do not forget to ask also spot the most beautiful anywhere.

Once into it, you probably will not believe that the island is located in Jakarta. Coral reefs are very beautiful and small fish are also funny. Bringing housing to the camera is a must on this island, because unfortunately the beautiful scenery to go home later that only a distant memory without proof.

As a diving paradise is not far from Jakarta, it is definitely Sepa Island has many accommodations. From the official website when visited detikTravel on Friday (7/20/2012), Pulau Sepa has several types of lodging options. The types of rooms here are given a unique name, such as turtles, snapper, Flipper, and Octopus. The cheapest room is the most expensive is the octopus and turtles. Per night, the Octopus is priced at Rp 1.348 million and Turtle rewarded with USD 1.688 million.

Satisfied dive and enjoy the comfortable accommodation, it is time to do various activities on the beach. For a hobby photographs, wooden pier seemed to be a fun spot. In addition, there are also water skiing, banana boat, canoe, boat knee, aquaboard, until the jet ski. If you like a challenge, Sepa Island also had lho outbound arena.
from : detik.com

The Tunnel of Love, Tunnel World's Most Romantic

Imagine you are in a train and passed through a natural tunnel made ​​of green trees. Yes, romantic feel immediately surrounding your heart. This is The Tunnel of Love, Tunnel of love the most romantic in the world.

The Tunnel of Love is one of the tunnels are known to be very romantic in the world. Being in Kleven, Ukraine, the tunnel is managed to steal the hearts of people, not to mention tourists.

Tunnel of Love Actually is a regular train tunnel. What makes it special is the tunnel is made from trees. Green, as long as the eye can see only the trees that look green, as written Anjieya site on Wednesday (13/06/2012).

It is true, the tunnel is covered by a green hedge trees are very dense. A sense of cool, calm and peace always accompany your every move in the Tunnel of Love.

Come during the day, you will be brought into the country as a fairy tale. At that time, the tunnel looks bright with sunlight slip between rimbunanya foliage.

Sit quietly on the train, take out your camera, and capture every wonderful moment as it passes through this tunnel. Open the window, feel the fresh air into every room in your lungs. Do not forget to bring your spouse, yes!

In Kleven, 1 km long tunnel is already very famous and a favorite destination of the traveler. Not only tourists, tunnels romantic charm of this place must be young people who want to express love.

Yes, Tunnel of Love has become the most romantic icon for young people in Ukraine. In fact, not a few who believe that the two lovers kissing in this place, the story of his love

So Sawahlunto City Tours

Sawahlunto, KOMPAS.com - Community Sawahlunto, West Sumatra, thronged Setiga Park on Friday (10/06/2011). They seem eager to participants Pacipic (TDS) 2011 welcome. Residents were busy with pictures of the riders, especially Zarfari Amir, who won stage 5 TDS 2011.Travelers are more. People learned to know Sawahlunto Day Festival.- Maulana Yusran
"The people here are very good. They were so welcoming us. The landscape is just stunning. I think the word 'Sawahlunto' on there," said Amir, pointing to the writing of large 'Sawahlunto' on the hill.
In phase 5, another biker in the Iranian master stage. They won the first position to Stage 5 Payakumbuh - Sawahlunto along the 79 kilometers. Rahim Emami get second position and Golakhour Pourseyedi champion in third place.
In line with the stated Amir, Jang Jae Chan of Terengganu Pro Cycling Team Asia, Malaysia, was amazed by the people Sawahlunto. In stage 5, he was again the fastest sprinter.
"People like road bike Indonesia ya? There are many people who welcomed us. I am quite happy. At the finish point, completely full. To be on the road," he said.
Tonight, all attendees, participants, athletes, the committee will continue until Sawahlunto. Although only one star hotels (which will be a three star class), which just opened. Most of the parties will stay at the hotel and homestay jasmine.
"It's still not qualified, but our city was chosen as a place to stay. Their Day Festival, there are only four cities diinapi" said Mayor Sawahlunto, Amran Nur.
Something similar is expressed PHRI chairman of West Sumatra, Maulana Yusran. "It is not enough. But we the enthusiasm of the community and local government Sawahlunto appreciate. They facilitate all hostels. Even a five-star hotel was built with public money. One of the triggers is that Day Festival," he said.
Amran said the TDS have an impact on improving the development of tourism and tourist visits. "Tourists started with a lot more. People got to know Sawahlunto Day Festival," he said.
Because the Phase 5 is the endpoint Triangle Park, Sawahlunto. During the Dutch colonial period, Sawahlunto known as a coal mining town. This town was advertised as a ghost town because the decline in coal production. Then, by the local government, Sawahlunto was converted into a tourist town. Some remnants of the coal mine "transformed" into a tourist attraction.
Meanwhile, starting in Stage 5 Beautiful Cave, Payakumbuh. Beautiful Grotto is a mainstay attractions Payakumbuh. Payakumbuh panorama of the city from the height of the main attraction of tourists visit the beautiful cave.
Khadija According to the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Payakumbuh, could one day visit to 100 people.
To see the sights Payakumbuh, visitors must hike to the summit so far about 400 meters. Another option is to use a tandem bike for free. In the cave there is a beautiful cave with stones form of people or objects. Additionally, also known as the Cave Nice paragliding sites.
TDS takes 6 to 12 June 2011, which combines sport and tourism. TDS 2011 to seven stage race with a total distance of 739.3 km. Routes that passed is full of unique attractions of each region. There are cultural and culinary West Sumatra to know the participants TDS.
Municipalities and cities involved, among others, the city government of Padang, Pariaman city, Padang Pariaman district, Agam district town of Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto, Solok, Solok City, Payakumbuh, Padang Panjang, Tanah Datar District, and District Fifty Cities.
This event has become the official agenda of the annual World Cycling Organization (Union Cycliste International) in collaboration with the Executive Board of the Institute for Sport Bike Indonesia (OJ ISSI), local authorities and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

For camping, read these tips

KOMPAS.com - If you hear the word camp, not directly identified with the activities associated with the Boy Scouts. At present an alternative camp. Camping can be done anywhere, at the beach or the mountains, even in your garden.

Camping activities can be done by anyone. Also, do not too much money. Although it seems easy, but there are some things to consider when going to perform this activity.

Determine the location of the site, this is very important because it will affect the preparations are made. If the location of the camp away from home, the equipment that was taken should be sufficient. Camping sites should also consider the access to get there, or near water sources or neighborhood, or how environmental conditions there.

Be careful when choosing a campsite. Location of tent should be stable and flat land. Avoid choosing where many of reptiles and insects.

After determining where to camp, you should choose a tent that suits you. This is the most important part, because the tent that will protect us from rain, wind or heat. There are several things to consider, for example high-tent, because the effect on the grip of the wind. The lower the tent will be more resistant to wind.

Tent materials are also considered to better select made of nylon, because it will provide good insulation against the damp temperatures. Size is also important, choose a lightweight and widely implemented.

For the equipment that was taken at the site, the equipment includes many things. Clothing, bring clothing appropriate to the location of the camp. To the camp in the hot weather, thin clothing that absorbs sweat is highly recommended. But the heavy clothing should be placed in a location that cool or heat, are used to protect the body during the night.

Next is a footwear, bring shoes that could protect the feet from scratches. Choose a strong footwear for rough terrain. Sandals can be worn as a strong mountain and remain impressed relaxed. The camp stuff, use the right bag and you bring all your stuff.

Cooking and eating should not be prepared when the tent is inaccurate. Bring a practical cookware, such as small gas stove that folds practical. Check the contents of gas, or stacking nasting cookware made of aluminum, plastic cutlery and lighters. Remember to cook ingredients such as rice, clean water, beverage pouches, instant noodles, canned food, tea, sugar, salt and butter to bring. Types of food can be taken, depending on need.

Besides the items mentioned above, there are some additional items that the obligation to wear. Ie bedding, flashlight, mosquito repellent, rope and cutting equipment (scissors or knife), personalized medicine and P3K. It can also carry survival equipment kit, a set of tools to try to keep in emergency situations.

Culinary Travel tips up without weight gain

KOMPAS.com - In these fast times, sometimes the desire to keep eating but just wishful thinking. Moreover, while the tourist. Culinary travel should certainly on the agenda during pleasure. Intention to keep calorie intake the body disappeared, along with the invitation of a group of friends to eat while traveling.

Not to mention, the idea of ​​"moral hazard" during the tour. Here mean "moral hazard" is that we often think mumpung long gone, there's no harm in trying a variety of culinary specialties in the sights. In the spirit of the usual place, "where else".

Indeed, hunting is very exciting culinary tourism destination. It is not just a few people who come home from trips, arrived. Okay, so it did not happen, here are some tips that can be applied when it comes to keeping your calorie intake in the middle of culinary dilemma.

First, when eating in a restaurant or restaurant, try a parking lot that is far from finding places to eat. So you're forced to walk to places to eat.

This can be a warm-up for a great meal, a little calculated to burn calories before and after meals. It's not how, but rather to burn calories. Do not forget to drink water to avoid hungry again.

Second, the message parts of carbohydrate foods by half than normal. You can half portions of rice. If the intake of protein, like fish, you can order as usual portion.

Then the message is part of more or double the fruit and vegetables. This strategy makes you feel satisfied eating foods that do not contain many calories.

Third, you have a dish prepared with boiled, steamed or baked. Avoid any menu is fried or grilled. Despite the so-occasionally eat foods that are fried or baked, but watch your intake of calories.

Do not eat too much at dinner. Larger part was you at breakfast or lunch. If possible, ask that blended food without MSG.

Fourth, while ordering a drink is better for mineral water, fresh tea, or orange juice as a companion to order your food. Do not eat too many sweet drinks. Try warm message, instead of cold drinks to drink. Hot water is like liquid that is more easily absorbed by human body.

Fifthly, when choosing a menu of side dishes to consider animal protein and fat. We recommend you to select the side dishes with the initial order of priority according to the following, namely fish, poultry, beef, mutton and. The more priorities in the final order must be consumed during the day than at night.

Sixth, consider the cleanliness of food. Choose a place to eat clean protected. Not only that, you should also make sure that your hands thoroughly before eating. It's useless if you try to keep calories in food hygiene but forgotten. You can actually develop the disease.

If you suffer from certain diseases, do not be desperate for food that can lead to eating. Suppose you have high blood pressure, although goats reinforced tempting, try not to eat. You certainly would not hurt as she absorbed in her tour?

Railway Economy uncomfortable? Check here Tips

KOMPAS.com - Often there is a presumption that the economic train for long distances is boring. Especially when dibandingakan with executive-class travel by train or by train business class. Actually, an economy class train trip nice if we know how to get yourself comfortable.
Ticket prices are very cheap, economy-class train is the target of many people to their destination. Seating is always packed linked to the existence of the passengers who get the tickets without seat numbers. The following tips to be comfortable and enjoy the journey by train in economy class.
With the help of comfortable clothing. Do not expect the economic train will be as comfortable as business or executive class train, usually the conditions in the car was broken here and there. The fan may not be able to function. Therefore, passengers from the beginning to prepare for comfortable clothes and easy to absorb sweat wear. Do not wear clothing or accessories that stand out because of the economic crimes in trains more vulnerable spot.
Find a comfortable sitting position. Travelling by train is often the body is rigid economy of the full conditions of carriage. Therefore, passengers should be smart to find a comfortable seating position. As much as possible to the passenger's body to stretch every hour by changing position or a chair. This can be done in consultation with the passenger side so I could switch places every few times.
Looking for friends to chat. During the long journey, we can kill the boredom by looking for friends to chat. Mostly because passengers felt the same boat, it is easier to find friends to chat.
Enjoy the snacks on the train. In the economic train travel, we can be sure the sellers of food or drink in the hall often bersliweran car. Perhaps the presence of the vendors were disturbing, but in fact we can enjoy the typical food by buying these sellers. For example, on the train to East Java, will face vendor clamping plate. Namely pecel rice crackers served as a sandwich plate made. Stop in each city. Economic train sometimes succumb to a lengthy stop at each station stop, to make a train or a businessman. Time to stop the train at the station could be longer, but it can be used to go down to the station. Just to the right muscles by walking on the station. Passengers can also enjoy the food sold at the station in accordance with the food served by the city distinctive.
Some of the tips above, you may find yourself comfortable, even though the journey was long. That way you stay comfortable while traveling to the destination with a cheap budget.

Glory of Majapahit in Bajang Queen

KOMPAS.com - History of Majapahit's still lots of puzzles. However, at least the temple or gate Bajang Queen gives evidence of this great empire, like a voyeur room to see his greatness.
Most likely, first in the cultural center of Majapahit Trowulan.
- Sugeng

Because the Village Temon, District Trowulan, Mojokerto regency, Gate Queen Bajang well maintained. In fact, the road about 100 meters, it looked nice bow.

In fact, it is estimated that the output of the back of the palace. If the gate behind me was great, especially for gate and the palace of Majapahit first.

Visiting this port, fantasy and daydreams can imagine how beautiful old Majapahit. Kingdom of the largest in Southeast Aseia in his time and control across the country, has a higher civilization.

Not only the gate, around Trowulan are also a large swimming pool, the canals, and the Rat Temple relic is a unit of Majapahit.

According to the Archaeological Conservation Board Mojokerto, or temple serves as the entrance gate of the shrine to the death of King Jayanegara to remember. In a note Negarakertagama, Jayanegara died in 1250 Saka (circa 1328 AD).

Bertinggi 16.5 meters, 11.5 meters long and 10.5 meters wide is the gate called Bajang Jayanegara the Queen and the second king of Majapahit. Jayanegara expected to be appointed as the king as a child. Bajang means little or disability. There are also allegations Jayanegara've cases and disabled. So he called the Queen Bajang Bajang or Queen. Thus the Dharma gate Jayanegara Bajang called Queen.

The gate is made of red brick. Presisinnya but very good. In fact, the architecture is very complicated and intelligent. Relief-relief is also nice, neat and smooth.

"In the past, the palace and other buildings is probably made of fragile materials such as red brick and wood. Therefore, the remnants of the Majapahit empire that much destroyed," said Sugeng, an employee Mojokerto Archaeological Conservation Board, Tim Gowes Journalism: Monitor Line Kompas.com Mudik 2011.

Of the gate, shows how high civilization Majapahit period. The architecture influence on the architecture of Java and Bali today.

Sugeng also said the economy is very advanced age of Majapahit. In fact, when it was used for money. There remains kepengs (Majapahit coins).

"Very likely, first in the cultural center of Majapahit Trowulan. Bajang queen was one of the great cultural heritage," Sugeng said.

Outsiders have also appreciated the presence of the queen Bajang as an important relic. In fact, this port have been treated since the time of Raffles in 1825. That is, Raffles also recognize the importance of the fence as cultural heritage, but also as evidence for a glimpse of greatness Majapahit.

Because the relief was destroyed and stolen, this gate and then got a guard. The government also tried to provide and make it as a major cultural attractions. In fact, in 1992, the Indonesian government is doing renovations, so Bajang queen was beautiful as usual.