Tips Backpacker to Bali - INDONESIA

Bali ?? who does not know Bali, even "foreign tourist" even more know in Bali of Indonesia, when asked "Doknow Indonesia?", there is the answer "Where is Indonesia? is it near Bali?". Ironic is'n it ... ??
So also with the Indonesian people that asked about the definite answer Bali holiday or not Jogjakarta, unlessthe Backpacker of course, the more excited to surf the uniqueness and beauty of the other Indonesian.Butnevertheless I will try to share some experience on a cheap holiday Backpacker to Bali. But if you prefer the convenience to the exclusion better experience join the tour, no need to bother to take care of everything, butwith style Backpacker traveling you should menurus everything himself, from the search for, where to stay untilthe trip itinerary, we discuss one by one...:

1. How do I to Bali?

Many roads lead to Rome, as the proverb says ... so many choices how to get to Bali, could rise, planes, trains,buses, even if sanggup..Wants walking on a plane, can be really cheap tickets you must be diligent huntingorigin in web some airlines are frequently held cheap ticket. However, since the cessation of one of our national airline many hunters who have to spend more, hopefully, the airline operates immediately return.

The second could be by train, but the train just to Banyuwangi and must continue the journey by bus. Actually, the KAI has been providing bus canal to buy a package with train tickets, but for those who want cheaper thanthe station can go to Port crossing by foot (its near anyway), then cross the ferry from Ketapang port to the port ofGilimanuk, well here new search Buses to Denpasar. Arriving at the terminal in Denpasar should go directly toKuta, can with a motorcycle or a taxi, do not forget to bargain for the lowest possible price ...:-)

2. Overnight where?
For places to stay actually can be free if you have friends in Bali in Denpasar and Kuta. But for those who do not have friends there are many available cheap lodging in Kuta, Especially around Popies Lane (Her community ofBacpacker). Around Popies Lane II, many lodgings are reasonably priced and clean, with a fan or air conditioning facilities and showers in. Just choose the course, along the way scattered cheap accommodation such as Inns and hostels with prices around 40-60 thousand rupiah. My experience staying at the Inn Arthawanwith price Rp. 60.000 the rooms are clean and the fan and private bathroom. For those who have the budget a little more could be looking for a hotel that is more expensive than the price 100-300 thousand rupiah, or withLux style Traveler can even rent a resort or luxury hotel...:-)

3. Where to eat?

If already affair stomach all would agree that it is important, along Kuta Beach In many stalls are cheap, fromPadang cuisine to Javanese cuisine. we can eat while enjoying the panoramic monitor Kuta which is alwayscrowded. Or for those who really limited purse can get around to buy bread, one pack could have for somemeals ..And if you're lucky to get Bs / cheap lodging that provides Breakfast, but certainly breakfast with menu"Bule" ie salad and egg. For that bit deep pockets many choices of restaurants, from fast food to traditional food served with luxurious style. For fellow Muslims who are concerned with eating problems staying find any shopor restaurant that says "Java" or "Muslim" halal guaranteed ..

4. Around in Bali

The many attractions in Bali making it rather impossible to get around on foot, so with the public transportation is almost rare. Actually many travel agents that offer tour packages daily with various price and destination. But fora Backpacker who had prepared the itinerary ahead of time before can by renting a car or motorcycle.  For my friends who left the group to hire a car so it can be more efficient because there is a friend to share, at a price ofapproximately Rp. 250.000-300.000 salready getting Avanza and the like. But for those who are both betterSolo or rent a bike at a price of approximately Rp. 50,000 for motor matic, toured with the motor is a solution tocongestion in  Kuta for us who do not have much time.

So, Pack your stuff into Backpack..!!


source : www.backpackerborneo.com/

Backpacker to lombok inexpensive but fun

Lombok Island is one of the tourist destinations in Indonesia who dreamed of many local and foreign traveler because here there are many tourist places unspoiled. One of the tourists favorite in Lombok is a row of several small islands such as Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, because the beauty of the sea and the air is still beautiful and pollution-free.

Lombok island also has many charming and clean beaches. Some famous beaches such as Senggigi Beach and Kuta Beach offers a refreshing seaside atmosphere, beautiful and will surely make you fascinated. In addition to tours of the island and the coast, the island of Lombok also has natural attractions are not less beautiful, like a Spring Gile Waterfall tour, Yarn Setukel, Niagara three colors, and much more. Not less also gardens heritage hindu kingdom in Lombok as Mayura, Narmada, Suranadi, Lingsar and Pura Batu Bolong.

Like shopping? Do not worry, Lombok also have souvenirs of the area which has worldwide such as pearl, silver and other handicrafts. Do not ask any quality problem, because the craft of the people of this region are often exported to overseas. In addition to several tourist destinations mentioned above, Lombok Island also has natural attractions such as Mount Rinjani as one of the highest mountain in Indonesia, as well as a trip to the island of Komodo dragon which is the last place on earth.

Seeing the many tourist destinations that you can find in Lombok, then the cost to get to kesanapun certainly not cheap. Nevertheless, we can still enjoy cheap holidays to Lombok with backpacking. The following description details the cost if you decide to do ala Backpacker travel to Lombok with low cost but still fun of course.

Transportation costs ala Backpacker to Lombok

Here are the details of the trip to Lombok from Jakarta backpacker style.

Jakarta to Yogyakarta: down in Lempuyangan

To go Lempuyangan in Jogja, you can use the economic train fares ranging 30,000 - Rp.45.000. Here are a few options along the train station and departure hours.

1. New Style Night

Departing from Jakarta City: 12.00

Arrived at Lempuyangan: 21:27 pm

Ticket Price: Rp 28.000, -

2. Progo

Departing from Pasar Senen: 21:00 pm

Arrived at Lempuyangan: 6:45 pm

Ticket Price: Rp 38.000, -

3. Bengawan

Departing from Tanah Abang: 19.30

Arrived at Lempuyanagn: 5:40 pm

Ticket Price: Rp 38.000, -

From Jogjakarta, you can continue the journey by train to Banyuwangi economy with a rate of about Rp. 35,000. Then head to the Port of Ketapang, a distance of approximately 300 meters from the station. So you can walk times to the port to cross to Gilimanuk.

Ketapang to Gilimanuk

Ticket prices ships from Ketapang to Gilimmanuk around Rp. 10,000

Gilimanuk to Padang Bai

Upon arriving at Gilimanuk, look for a bus to Padang Bai. A direct bus fare is usually around Rp. 45,000. If you do not see, you can advance to Ubung transit. Ubung bus fare to around 30,000. From Ubung, you can ride public transportation menjuju Padang Bai at a rate of about Rp. 15,000.

Padang Bai to Sheet

Ferry ride around Rp. 31000 (Data 1 year ago)

Sheet to Bertais

Ride public transportation L300 white color with price Rp. 10,000

Places to Travel in Lombok

Here are some of the tourist destinations in Lombok complete with costs.

Bertais to Gili Trawangan

Ride public transportation L300 white color towards the headland (request stop at Winner) for 10,000. Then up cidomo / motorcycle around 5,000 to ward port, climb aboard the boat to cross the dyke to costing 10,000 / person

Bertais to Senggigi

Ride public transportation Suzuki kind of carry (usually called bemo) Rp.2.000 down in Ampenan.

Up carry box towards the headland 5,000 Down on the beach you want.

Bertais to Kuta Lombok

Ride public transportation white L300 praya 10,000 toward the terminal. Or you can take a motorcycle taxi to Kuta for Rp. 25,000.

Bertais to Narmada Park

Mitsubishi minibus commonly called the ankle and fell on the Narmada, the tariff is Rp. 5,000

But if you bepergia alone or two people, better hire a motor. In addition to saving you over, you can walk around as much to the other tourist attractions. Bike rental costs around Rp.45.000 / day.

Cheap Accommodation in Lombok

Hotels in Sengigi

Hotel Lombok: beautiful hotel, located in Mendocino Coast, Region Senggigi Room Rates

Standard: 100,000 / night Standard TV: Rp.125.000 / night

Hotel Athithi: Located on the Mendocino Coast, Region Senggigi Room Rates

Standard: Rp.110.000 / night VIP (AC & TV): Rp.160.000 / night

in Mataram

Some hotels like the mat Mataram budget hotels, Hotel willing inn, Asri Homstay, ranging between 100,000-150,000. Also check here for cheap accommodation in Lombok other.

Gili Trawangan

For hotels in Gili Trawangan between Rp 100,000-one million, the farther away from the beach getting murah.Kamu can see and booking directly on this page.

That's a bit of an idea of the costs of transportation and backpacker to Lombok, especially from Jakarta. If you ever do a backpacker in Lombok, do not hesitate to share his experience to the readers of this blog through the comments field. Hopefully useful and happy traveling.

source  : wisatalombok

The Grasberg mine is the largest gold mine in the world and third largest copper mine in the world

 

Indonesian Eyes - The Grasberg mine is the largest gold mine in the world and third largest copper mine in the world . The mine is located in the province of Papua in Indonesia near latitude and longitude 137.116 -4.053 , and is owned by US-based Freeport ( 67.3 % ) , Rio Tinto Group ( 13 % ) , the Government of Indonesia ( 9.3 % ) and PT Indocopper Investama Corporation ( 9 % ) . The mine operator is PT Freeport Indonesia ( a subsidiary of Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold ) . The cost of building a mine at the top of the mountain at 3 billion dollars . In 2004 , the mine is estimated to have reserves of 46 million ounces of gold . In 2006 production was 610 800 tonnes of copper ; 58,474,392 grams of gold ; and 174 458 971 grams of silver [ 1 ] .

Dutch geological Jean - Jacquez Dozy visited Indonesia in 1936 to scale the mountain glaciers Jayawijaya in Irian Jaya province of West Papua . He made a note on a strange black stone with a greenish tint . In 1939 , he filled a record of Hertzberg ( Dutch for " ore mountain " ) . However , the events of World War II led to the report was not considered . Twenty years later , geological Forbes Wilson , worked for a mining company Freeport , read the report . He was in tuga finding reserves of nickel , but then forget about it after he reads the report . He quit smoking and train his body to prepare for the trip to check Hertzberg . Expedition led by Forbes Wilson and Del Flint , discovered a large copper deposits in Hertzberg in 1960 .

Grasberg copper income increased from 515 400 tonnes in 2004 to 793 000 tonnes in 2005. Gold production increased from 1.58 million ounces to 3.55 million ounces .

Places in Indonesia That Similar Atmosphere Abroad

If visiting tourist spots following a traveler is guaranteed to find it was in another country. Because these places have a similar appearance to the sights abroad could say this is a twin in Indonesia. Here are 10 tourist attractions in Indonesia, which seemed abroad.

Green Canyon, Grand Canyon twins Colorado 

If you want to enjoy the grandeur of the Grand Canyon of Colorado do not need to fly to the United States, a waste of costs. Come to Cukang Taneuh in Ciamis, West Java, which has a similar view and is very similar to the original Grand Canyon, to the extent that these locations dubbed with names that are quite similar, namely the Green Canyon.

The location is in the village Cukang Taneuh Kertayasa, Ciamis, West Java, approximately 30 kilometers from Pangandaran. Landscape of this resort is very similar to the Grand Canyon where there are streams Cijulang flowing through gorges ekotis and also through the cave with stalactites and stalagmites enchanting. Although very similar, but the Green Canyon Indonesia has the advantage, that the natural surroundings more beautiful and green than the Grand Canyon of Colorado.


Maron River, Not Lose Beautiful From The Amazon River

A walk along the river in Pacitan Maron boat, East Java, as if brought us in the Amazon jungle inland. Supposing this river is the Amazon river. The location of the river is located in the village of Maron, District Donorojo, Pacitan and became one of the tourist attractions on the rise in East Java.

So famous recently Maron River as one of the set of events traveling in one of the leading private television station in Indonesia. The natural landscape around the river Maron is so beautiful to make the atmosphere becomes more similar to the Amazon River. Uniquely the traveler can follow the river up to the estuary is located in Ngiroboyo Beach.


There Sahara Desert in Yogyakarta

You could say if Gumug Desert Sand Parangkusumo is Saharanya Indonesia. See just how similar they are, but this place is different both types. If the Sahara desert is naturally very wide but Gumug sand is sand dune on the beach Parangkusumo, Yogyakarta. This place is phenomenal because there is only one in Southeast Asia and we could see the desert without having to go to the Middle East.

People call this sand Gumug Sahara as in Java. Many travelers who come to this tourist place both inside and outside the country. Usually a very popular activity there is Sand Boarding or play sky but using this sand dune. Cool right?


Raja Ampat Feeling in Phi Phi Island

All surely can dream vacation to Phi Phi Island in Thailand. whereas without them knowing Indonesia also has that beautiful shore. Located at the eastern end of Indonesia, Raja Ampat is a beautiful island in West Papua. Look, the scenery there is very similar to Phi Phi Island in Thailand is even more beautiful than the beaches are home to the film The Beach, starring Leonardo di Caprio it.

Raja Ampat Islands we can see the line of islands gradually hilly greens with water is so clear. Another advantage of the archipelago which has an area of more than 4.6 million hectares of this is the wealth of marine life. Even 75% of the world's marine species live in this amazing island. This is what makes the Raja Ampat as the world's largest marine park.

Megalithic Statue Lore Lindu, Central Sulawesi Similar With Stone Sculpture Easter Island

've Been with Stone or Moai Statues on Easter Island are located, Chile? The island is located in the Pacific Ocean, about 3,515 kilometers from the coast of Chile. Nevertheless administratively island is included in Valparaiso province. Its size is relatively small because it only covers an area of 163.6 square kilometers and includes one of the isolated islands in the world.

It turns out that the existence of prehistoric megalithic statues also exist in Indonesia, to be located in Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi. There you can find the best 431 megalithic sites in Indonesia similar to Moai on Easter Island. Based on this study of megalithic sites dating from the 1300 BC. Curious to see it?

Monument Valle Pena, Kediri Rasa Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Kediri also have a building that is similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. His name Monument Simpang Lima Gumul who also became an icon of Kediri. The building is inspired from Jongko Joyoboyo, king of Kediri Kingdom in the 12th century who wanted to unite the five regions in the kingdom of Kediri. Simpang Lima Gumul monument itself is a building area of 804 square meters with a height of 25 meters and consists of 6 floors.

On the walls of the monument are carved reliefs depicting history, art and culture also Kediri. Inside the building there is space for a meeting in the main building and the auditorium on the top floor of the roof-like dome. On the ground floor there is a monument minimarket selling various souvenirs for visitors.

Mayan Pyramid Chichen Itza "Move" in Central Java

What happens if the Mayan Pyramids of Chichen Itza in Mexico moved to Central Java? It may be that we think when you first saw Sukuh in the village Berjo, District Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar, former Surakarta, Central Java. The shape is very similar because both trapezoidal cut peak.

Sukuh itself is one Hindu temple in Karanganyar. Is still a big question mark how two different continents nation can make a building that is almost the same in terms of architecture and design. There is one unique thing that can be found traveler when visiting Sukuh that there are ornaments depicting erotic art of lovemaking. Curious to see?

Similar Buddha statue in Mojokerto With Sleeping Buddha statue in Wat Pho, Thailand


In Thailand there is a golden buddha statue sleeping at Wat Pho. It turns out that a similar statue in Mojokerto, East Java. Actually there are four sleeping Buddha statue in Indonesia, but the largest statue of this type are in the Mahavihara Majapahit, Trowulan.

The Buddha statue has a length of 22 meters, 6 meters wide and 4.5 meters high. Reportedly sleeping Buddha statue in Mojokerto has become the third largest in the world after Thailand and Nepal, and based on the history of the statue was built by the Venerable Maha Tera Viryanadi in 1993. (source)

"Sri Ngilang" Drama by Australian people

A play that tells the story of a girl who lost village in Yogyakarta circulating on Youtube. Sri, an innocent village girl suddenly disappeared while being treated at Bethesda Hospital, Yogyakarta.

Uniquely, this play is shown by some Java language class students of the Australian National University (ANU). The players were almost all foreigners, except for one person who seems native to Indonesia.

The play's direction of George Quinn begins by showing a landscape of Mount Merapi, and the city of Yogyakarta, and begins with the sound of the song sounds Java. Shortly thereafter, the setting changed in a house, with a man in a little chubby as a homeowner.

When the men sitting around drinking coffee, came the husband and wife. The man wore blangkon, while the women wear kebaya perfunctory. The host also asked Iyem, aides to membikinkan drinks and food perfunctory. Husband and wife turns parents missing Sri.

"Ora mosok nganggo nyami'an, sing beautifully yo YEM," said the owner of the house.

When relaxed chat, suddenly came three guests named Landung, Suprapto, and Nur who is the wife Suprapto. The arrival of three of them is to proclaim that Sri, apparently fled from the hospital along with a young doctor named doctor Gunawan, who apparently is the son of the father of the owner of the house.

Father and mother Sri was furious. She scolded the father because of his chubby homeowners have brought Sri escaped from Bethesda Hospital. The father defended himself, he accused the father and mother of Sri do not know themselves. Already helped accuse nonsensical.

"That you did wong rustic, wis ditompo nginep omahku nang instead ngramyah. Basic puppy munggah bale," said the father of the owner of the house, filled waist.

But fortunately the tension was finally subsided after reconciled by Landung et al.

When the atmosphere is laid back, suddenly Iyem come and say to the employer if there is a two policemen. Police men and women were invited in. Asked what the goal came, the police man said he was looking for a man named Suprapto.

All were shocked, including Suprapto and Nur were puzzled why the police are looking for her husband. Sat why suddenly Landung, Suprapto friends pretended pain dizziness and fainting. When all the attention leads to Landung, Suprapto suddenly blurred. Police were initially off guard finally realized that they turned out to be deceived Suprapto faded.

By lifting postol, two policemen came out of the house, chasing Suprapto. And the play was over.

The drama is presented by the Australian students in Youtube is quite entertaining. In addition to the Java language kromo inggil wear smooth, dialect Caucasians are still mixed with the Java language that they recite. They refined the Java language fluently recite the native Javanese were not necessarily able to pronounce it.

Videos uploaded by Rukardi Achmadi on July 2, 2012 under the direction of Dr. Amrih Widodo and Prof. Dr. George Quinn. Until now, the new video watched by 6757 people. On average drama about 9 minutes berdirasi is getting praise.

Silver bars Antam Indonesia

Silver Bar - Silver Bars Indonesian Antam is pure silver is issued and in production by production UBPP Precious Metals (PT.Antam its subsidiary, PT). Silver bars Antam Indonesia is one of the precious metals investment alternatives that promise, as the chart of silver price increases in line with the trend of the relative annual increase in the price of gold.

Silver-bars-Antam

So if you keep pure silver bullion means agan have to maintain purchasing power of money that you have in a better way than with a conventional savings. Our pure silver bullion Sell - Buy at this stall is a specialized Silver bullion production UBPP Precious Metals (PT.Antam its subsidiary, PT) with consideration because it has the best silver content is 999.5 with a good quality physical surface.

Antam silver bars available today is a unit of 250 grams and 500 grams. For the future, Antam will provide Silver Bars unit 1 kg and 100 grams.

Indonesia is an archipelago in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia there Grasberg mine is the largest gold mine in the world. Every year, Indonesia is capable of generating more than 100,000 kg of gold. But China is the largest gold producer in the world. In addition, China is also the country's largest gold user. The amount of gold produced each year China is quite fantastic with the number 355 000 kg.

The best online website to buy gold or silver is www.apmex.com ,the quality of the goods has been recognized worldwide

Mysterious Woman at top of Monas

Indeed, the first president of Indonesia has a unique story that is still circulating in the community about the figure of Sukarno. Many rumors are meceritakan incident Ir Soekarno mystery. Among kejawane, Sukarno had a mystical side, some consider him a saint, until now there are menggap charismatic president is still alive and storing gold bars which will become the property of the people of this country.

Not unexpectedly, the figure of the president who often disguised as civilian mass is this store mysterious story that he saved, not half-Tanggu Ir Soekarno incise this phenomenal work at the end of the Monas. The flames are depicted as a symbol of the spirit of the people of Indonesia that has the other side.

At first glance it does not seem that there is a symbol of the flames at the end it turned out to have a value monas mystery which until now had never revealed, about a woman who described Sukarno at the end of the Monas. Flame unflagging it saved a symbol depicting female figure sitting cross-legged with his long hair outlets. Hair like a chignon knotted it. Sitting directly overlooking the Presidential Palace. Sightings of women who often looked at Soekarno is only visible from the North side of Jalan Merdeka Barat.

Who yaah mysterious woman, could it be the mother country Fatmawati Soekarno? Or Nyi Roro Kidul?! Really Sukarno not only known as the president of the firm and charismatic, but he is often referred to as a full mystical life. Really? (source)