Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Beautiful Virgin beaches In Bali

Virgin Beach located in Bali. The name of this beach is not famous as Kuta, Sanur or Nusa Dua. Besides the location which is hidden in the eastern part of the island of Bali, the distance from Denpasar (about 75 miles) or Kuta beach frontage also makes it less popular among the tourists.
Beautiful Virgin beaches In Bali
I know Virgin Beach also recently. I was informed about this coast of a tourism magazine. It was very minimal information. Intrigued by the beauty of the Virgin Beach in the magazine, I was tempted to look for this beach.
Beautiful Virgin beaches In Bali
Beaches with Many Names:
This beach has many names, ranging from the White Sand Beach, White Bias Beach, Beaches of Cooperatives, to Virgin Beach. Many reasons behind the naming of this beautiful beach. White Sand Beach for example. White Sand Beach Name of course motivated by the color of the sand of this beach is white (rather dark). White Coast Bias is given in accordance with the name of the company that will build the golf course and its facilities such as five-star hotel, swimming pool, shopping arcade and an area of ​​124 hectares in the coastal areas, namely PT. Sanggraha Bias Bias White and PT Bali White. As with the Coast Cooperatives. This name was given because of the location of this beach is located in the village of Cooperatives, Karangasem district, Karangasem regency, Bali. While Virgin Beach, referring to the actual meaning of the word virgin, etc ie land that is still in its natural state and has not been used or change by people (Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English). Compared with other names, names Virgin Beach is more popular among foreign tourists. Perhaps because they are easier to pronounce. I also prefer the name Virgin Beach. Instead quasi westernized.
Beautiful Virgin beaches In Bali
coastal state is really still "virgin." Between Two Hidden in Virgin Beach Hill To find tricky. It was hidden in between two hills, the Apen Hill and Hill Penggian.Virgin Beach white sand black, with clear sea water blue green shades. The blue sky is always shaded beach. Very soothing eye. The waves are not too high. So, it's safe to swim or snorkel. Virgin Beach lies the hidden, making this beach remains natural (virgin) and give more privacy to the visitors than the other beaches that are already popular.
When I got there, the beach is quite crowded. Some young children engrossed in the white foam bath waves. Some foreign tourists were seen engrossed swim, snorkel, or just sunbathing on the chaise. There is also a foreign tourist who was relaxing massage on the beach. Yes, at Virgin Beach is there some simple cafes and stalls selling food and drinks and rent snorkeling equipment. Some of them also provide massage services (massage). If you want to rent a lounge chair and beach umbrella also available. Facilities at this beach is quite complete, although very simple.
Beautiful Virgin beaches In Bali
I was fortunate during a visit to Virgin Beach. When I got there, there was a father who was playing rindik (Balinese traditional musical instrument made ​​of bamboo) on the beach. The sound of music was playing rindik beautiful, reassuring. I was sitting near the father, while enjoying a coconut sweet young and fresh. The atmosphere was really calm and peaceful. Taste delicious once, sit back on the edge of a beautiful beach, accompanied by the sound of the waves and the melodious strains of music rindik. I was so comfortable to linger in Virgin Beach and do not want to go from there.
Beautiful Virgin beaches In Bali 
Unfortunately, tranquility and peace at Virgin Beach ambitious development project threatened the golf course and its facilities. I hope that the project would not be implemented at Virgin Beach. Let Virgin Beach still "virgin," so that the atmosphere remains calm and peaceful there.
Beautiful Virgin beaches In Bali 
How to Get There :
From the main road in the village of Bali cross Cooperatives, Virgin Beach distance of about 2 km. When you come from the direction of Denpasar / Candidasa, point your vehicle towards Amlapura. Upon entering the village of Cooperatives (sekirtar 8 km from Candidasa), lower your rate of your vehicle until you see the T-junction with the guidelines / directions to White Sand Beach (Virgin Beach) which is on your left side. From the T-junction, turn left and follow the road as far as 2 km of the small. At the end of this road, you will find a small post (near a temple) that is maintained by the pecalang. You will be asked for retribution USD 1000.00 to go to Virgin Beach. From the post, Virgin Beach road turned right and changed the rocky dirt road is quite steep decline. Just follow the path and you arrived at Virgin Beach. For information, you should not use a sedan or other low-bodied cars, because the road to the beach is quite large rocky and steep decline. When you bring a sedan car, you must park your vehicle near the temple, and continue your journey on foot.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Raja Ampat Paradise In Eastern Indonesia

Raja Ampat is a group of islands located in the province of West Papua. The beauty of this island makes Raja Ampat as one of the most popular tourist icon underwater in Indonesia. There is one thing that characterizes the Raja Ampat underwater scenery stunning. 
since the first Raja Ampat region of Papua island has always been the main attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Most of them accidentally visited on this tour to see the beauty of life and coral reefs under the sea. Even many people who claim the Raja Ampat Islands have a lot of diversity of species throughout most of the islands in the world. Some rare species of marine life that you've never even met can you meet here.
TRANSPORTATION:
Use flight to Sorong (Papua) which served several national airline. If you fly from Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta) will take 4 hour flight to Sorong (Papua) which stops in Manado with Lion Air or Water Wings. Another option you can fly with Garuda subs 6 or Sriwijaya Air with transit in Makassar (Sulawesi). There is also a 4 hour direct flight from Jakarta to Sorong by Express Air. You can also continue the flight from Sorong to Raja Ampat with Susi Air capacity of 14 people.
Moment in Sorong, next you need to cross the ocean for 2 hours from Sorong to Raja Ampat served Pioneers Ship and Ship Tour. Ferries depart daily from Sorong to Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat Island Waigeo. The ferry departs from Sorong at 13.00, from Sorong to Waisai trip takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Ferry back to Sorong from Waisai 11.00. In Sorong speedboats are also available for rent if you want to get around to the Raja Ampat.
ACTIVITY:
Raja Ampat Island is a charming natural phenomenon with abundant biodiversity. There are 540 species of coral and 1,511 species of fish in Raja Ampat; 75% of all known coral species in the world; 10 times the number of coral species are found throughout the Caribbean; There are also 5 species of endangered sea turtles; 57 species of mantis shrimp; 13 species of marine mammals; and 27 species of fish that just da Amazing sea view at the top and bottom of the sea will be signaled to you that photographing is not to be missed. Raja Ampat's natural conditions are very unique and different as it has the structure of endemic land, marine biodiversity, coastal ecology, and culture. The perfect beauty with tradition and local wisdom population.
  • Diving to see the remains of an underwater shipwreck
  • Playing a kayak
  • Exploring the island by boat
  • Visit a typical red birds of paradise of West Papua
  • Enjoy the beautiful coral islands (karst) around the island Wayag
  • Exploring the cave bat (not bat varieties Dark Knight
  • Make a wooden statue itself is guided by craftsmen Asmat
  • Fishing is traditionally Papua
  • Trekking to discover waterfalls
  • Feeding the possum
  • Snorkeling
In Raja Ampat You can also see the "sea ghost", ie precisely in the Waigeo East, in front of the village and Yesner Urbinasopen. There is a unique and interesting natural phenomenon and can only be seen every end of the year. That is a ray emanating from the surrounding sea surface lasts about 10-18 minutes. The locals refer to this phenomenon as "sea ghost". This phenomenon is more than just a view of a beautiful sunset and you can see from the boat (do not miss to record it with your camera)
TIPS
  • In October and November is a good time to visit Raja Ampat because the sea is calm and perfect for a camera catches you.
  • Bring a underwater camera or waterproof wrapping a special camera. Use your underwater photography skills for taking photos underwater is not easy but it is also a regret if missed.
  • Bring sunblock, sunscreen, and a hat, T-shirt also convenient for beach weather.
SHOP:
Many divers say that the souvenirs best of Raja Ampat is the story of your experience while visiting Raja Ampat. Surely this is the show catches a nice photo. However, if not, to keep friends and family entertained then you need to give them a gift that can be purchased such as:
  • Statue of Asmat
  • Traditional Cloth
  • Traditional musical instruments
  • Flute
  • Tambour (traditional drums
These goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua. This will ease the burden on you to not bring too many souvenirs of Raja Ampat. You can also buy handicrafts woven in Arborek if happen to visit the village in Raja Ampat.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku

Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku
Maluku island secretly have a myriad of treasures that you will never find anywhere else. Start of cultures that still maintained until the slick natural beauty. One of the places in Maluku, which supposedly is not less beautiful than Maladewa and Bora-bora, is Ora Beach. 
Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku
Ora beach directly behind the hills of the National Park Manusela, Maluku. About seven hours from the center of the city of Ambon. When talking about the Ora Beach, will inevitably mention Ora Beach Resort, manager of the tourist sites. So that not everyone can go around immerse feet in the white sand as fine as flour. 
Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku
Ora Beach Resort itself is a blend of comfort and natural beauty stay Ora Beach. Moreover, the managers of Ora Beach Resort using his concept of floating bungalows. Where tourists can instantly plunged to enjoy the beauty of marine life, so out of the door of the room. Until many say Ora Beach is its Indonesian Maladewa. "Make Ora Beach so right destination to spend time with special people." 
Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku
For those of you who can not dive or swim, do not worry. There, you will still be able to enjoy the underwater scenery Ora. Because Ora has a really clear sea water. So with Dudung bungalow on the edge, you can see a variety of sea creatures 
Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku
"But unfortunately that also plunged baseball," said Grace. Because in Ora, there is a mixture of sea and fresh water from the mountains Manusela. "So sometimes swimming or diving can feel the warm water, or turn into a cold." 
Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku
To get a satisfactory experience in the Ora Beach, should you come when from April to August. Because throughout the month, the middle of the dry season Maluku. So that your holiday will not be disturbed rain. 
Ora Beach Paradise Indonesia in the Maluku
Resort was had to make reservations several months before arrival. So that you do not run because bungalow already booked another visitor. For a snack, you should have prepared when still in the city of Ambon. Because in Ora, no shops. There are only a restaurant owned by the resort manager. "Do not forget to bring a waterproof camera, I'LL be satisfied to take pictures," said Grace. "And certainly, invite your loved ones. In order for your holiday more complete."

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Red Beach Island (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)

Red Beach Island (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
Red Island beach adjacent to Plengkung Beach (G - Land) can add to your holiday list bunyiwangi visit the beach located in the Village District of Pesanggaran Sumberagung this did hold tremendous potential and is on the rise saat. Characteristic that is easily recognizable from brownish white sandy beach with a coastline ± 3 km This is the towering hill  at the end of its shores. This hill is filled with rock underneath. At sunset glow that will look reddish orange of the hill behind it. That is why the so-called Red Island.
Red Beach Island (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
For the fans of photography, sunset red island is one of the best sunset spots in Banyuwangi  Every visitor who visited on the red or on holidays will be charged entry fee, in addition to the day s FREE.
 Red Beach Island (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
Location:
Red Island is ± 80 km from the town of Banyuwangi. Access to the location is very easy and self-explanatory with directions signs Red Island. You can use private vehicles or using public transport. If using public transport from Banyuwangi, there bisminto or sonny jaya Pesanggaran majors, will go down in the market Pesanggaran, after it continued renting motorcycles to Red Island. If from Jember you can get off at the terminal and replace transit buses Jajag towards Pesanggaran. Overall the route that will be passed from Banyuwangi to the Rogojampi after arriving at the intersection of three Rogojampi red light, go straight to see the red light intersection Jajag with standar white tiger statue in the middle, then turn left (south), you just follow the signs Pesanggaran signpost - Red Island. Easy enough .
Red Beach Island (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
The Advantages:
Red Island stretch of natural beauty with a 200 meter kualitas hill in the sea and the beaches are white and clean, makes this area so one of the best natural waisata of East Java. On the coast of the island of red is not a lot of activities to do besides surfing and just play sand. This is because the waves are big. However, the big waves just so a challenge for surfers. Red waves on the beach of the island is not as high as in G - Land but has enough power to play surfing, especially for beginners. And most importantly, safer in here because the bottom of the sea in the form of fine sand. Red Island beach in Banyuwangi similar to Kuta Beach in Bali, but more extreme waves, the waves can roll higga as high as 2 to 3 meter with a length of 300 meter, so it allows for surfers to maneuver in it.
Red Beach Island (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
On the coast of the island of red in a degree never officially International Surf Competition followed by the 15 countries in the event of Banyuwangi International Surf Competition 2013. Banyuwangi Events International Surf Competition 2013 that was held in late May 2013 with a total of 24 participants of foreign surfers and 100 national surfers, Many participants from other countries who come from the US, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, Italy, Brazil and many more.
Red Beach Island (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
After we explored Plengkung Beach (G - Land) and Red Beach Island located in banyuwangi there 's another place that we should visit the Green Bay called Heaven hidden adventures let s move to Green Bay, to add a list of names of the waves we 've ever conquered the planet and we keep in the living history book.
we waiting for, we welcome you, and we dare you :)

Friday, March 14, 2014

Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)

Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
Indonesia baseball endless pampering foreign tourists, besides The Seven Waves Of Ghost and The Sumatran Pipeline now we will discuss the Plengkung beach nicknamed "G-land, The Seven Giant Wave Wonder"
Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
Where the question with a wave longest beach in the world? America? Australia? Oow ... do not you have the wrong answer in Indonesia, namely Plengkung beach, which is located in the south of the National Park Alas Purwo (TNAP) 87 Kilometers from the beach banyuwangi.
Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
Location:
To get to the beach location plengkung a distance of about 86 kilometers from the city of Banyuwangi, can be achieved through two routes (using public transportation). The first route, from the City of Banyuwangi towards Kalipahit as far as 59 kilometers (public bus). After that, from Kalipahit toward Pasaranyar far as 3 kilometers (using motorcycle taxis).

Furthermore, from the Triangulation Pasaranyar heading to Pancur Plengkung to get as far as 24 kilometers (using special cars). Meanwhile, both of the City of Banyuwangi through Benculuk toward Grajakan as far as 53 kilometers by public bus. Furthermore, from Grajakan directly to Plengkung by sea by speedboat. Aside from Banyuwangi, the location of this beach can also be reached from Benoa, Bali, using jetfoil, with a record of when the sea was friendly (the waves are not high).
Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
The advantages:
This beach got a nickname "G-land, The Wonder Seven Giant Wave", by professional surfers "Tempted" and marveled at the waves were beautiful. Plengkung name taken from a curve located at the southeastern tip of the island of Java. G-Land is surrounded by tropical rain forests are still natural. May to October are the best months for surfing. G-Land offers surf sports most favored by pesurfer and recommended only for professionals pesurfer because the waves can reach 5 meters.
Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
Visitors:
The surfers on the beach Plengkung mostly from Bali, via banyuwangi directly to G-Land or Grajangan then hire a boat to the beach Plengkung. there are also foreign tourists who've been to G-land are tourists from various countries such as the U.S, Sweden, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, Singapore, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Malaysia, Australia, Spain, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, and Austria. Who had come just to feel how the waves on the beach plengkung pamper tourists.
Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
Acomodation:
Surfers do not worry because there will be a place to stay existing lodging facilities such as cottages and jungle camp which is located not far from the beach.
Plengkung Beach "The Seven Giant Wave Wonder" (Banyuwangi, Indonesia)
In addition to that contained in plengkung beach there are also beaches banyuwangi Red Island ever to host an international surfing competition, so let's wait what together we conquer "G-land, The Wonder Seven Giant Wave" to add a list of names waves ever we conquered the planet and we keep in the living history book.                       
 we waiting for, we welcome you, and we dare you :)

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Wave Bono (Riau, Indonesia)

Have you ever imagined you surf in a river with waves up to 6 feet tall and have the duration of 2 hours. In Indonesia you (surfers) can see and feel how it feels to stand on surfing for 2 hours, only in Indonesia.

Wave Bono (Riau, Indonesia) Gelombang Bono, Indonesia

Bono waves , that's his name . Bono waves of high-speed up to 40 km / h , moving from the direction of the mouth of the river upstream or initiated from Young Island to the Gulf of Binjai on the Kampar River . Waves can reach a height of 4-6 m high tide season.
Wave Bono (Riau, Indonesia) Gelombang Bono, Indonesia
Bono wave also known as the seven waves of ghosts ( Seven Ghosts ). That is because the generated waves could reach seven successive layers of waves and can even create the vault ( barrel ), not unlike the waves in the ocean . Uniquely, the waves roll even in a much longer duration of time ( could be up to 2 hours ) when compared with the waves in the ocean surfers usually indulge in just a number of minutes. Because of his prowess, Bono waves are not recommended for novice surfers.
Wave Bono (Riau, Indonesia) Gelombang Bono, Indonesia
Bono is an amazing natural phenomenon. Where, when the tide of the river water will menggelombang, large choppy. The wave height is 6 feet. Bono contained in Kampar River District of Kuala Kampar regency has been regarded as a matter for local communities in the Kuala Kampar, Bono considers them there as a playground for boating dexterity test.To reach this location Bono ( Kampar River District of Teluk Meranti , Pelalawan ) can be reached by land transport from Pekanbaru to Pangkalan Kerinci around 70km and within 1.5 hours travel time . Then proceed to the Teluk Meranti road trip through the District Bunut trip can be taken approximately 4 hours time . Moreover trip can also be done using water transportation , from Base Kerinci ( Kerinci Base Port in the bridge ) we can use the speedboat to the village of Young Island ( the best location to watch BONO ) with travel time approximately 4.5jam. Bono is a mainstay Travel oobjek ProvinsiRiau.
Wave Bono (Riau, Indonesia) Gelombang Bono, Indonesia
For the world's surfers (surfers) and tourists from outside, Kampar Bono is an amazing discovery and even the world selencar revealed remarkable for "the Kampar Bono", as expressed by Chris Mauro in his article published GrindTV.com: "A dreamlike wave found in an Indonesian river is stunning surf world (a dream wave found in one river in Indonesia riveting world surfing), "wrote. Mauro writing itself then refers to what he calls 'an incredible discovery' by the team (expedition) Rip Curl recently, which he said "might be unmatched" (may be Unrivaled)

TIPS"Keep in mind the condition of the Kampar River when high tide dangerous enough to be forded. Go with the (speedboat driver) who is experienced in the River Kampar. Calculate departure time and weather conditions if you want to watch or surf the waves Bono. Teluk Meranti village often experience flooding at times of wave emergence Bono. To anticipate this, local residents build houses on stilts. Kampar River water color is brown. It is advisable for you to wear color than white.
Wave Bono (Riau, Indonesia) Gelombang Bono, Indonesia
Bono wave surfers only for professionals but still need to be vigilant and cautious. For those of you who are beginners should be careful with Waves plug Bono especially when the season arrives. For beginners, it is advisable to challenge the smaller waves in the river Turip, Serkap and Kerumutan. 

Bono waves have reached a height of 6 meters can usually be "found" in the range of months of August to December. The most substantial wave peak occurred in November and February. For the wave height of approximately 2 meters, usually occurs in January-July.
Wave Bono (Riau, Indonesia) Gelombang Bono, Indonesia
Estimated emergence Bono Seven Ghost is as follows:
  • 15 october - 18 October
  • 29 October - 1 November
  • 13 November - 16 November
  • 27 November - December
  • 26 December -29 December
  • The most substantial wave peak occurred in November and February. 
Note : 
On February 9 to 14, 2013, Bono will be the spotlight of the world and will be recorded in the Guinness World Records. That is because Kampar River becomes the location of the record-breaking surf the longest and the longest in the world class wave riding Bono.



ACCOMMODATION
For accommodation needs, when he got in Teluk Meranti there are some simple homestay for rent. Rates per night for lodging fairly affordable. To meet the needs of eating is not too difficult. Although not fancy, there are a number of eating places with a dish of food and a distinctive taste tempting.


brother show your guts in Wave Bono 
we respect the Indonesian surfers :)