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MEDAN - NORTH SUMATERA

The booming city of Medan, capital of North Sumatra, is an economic hub and commercial center for the region. This is the largest city in Sumatra Island, whose long been attracting residents from all over Indonesia to come and stay here. Due to these ethnic diversities, Medan is known for scrumptious delectable culinary spots, rich with many flavors.  Bolu Meranti  is a kind of rolled sponged cake with various buttercream choices that has become one of the famous snacks in town along with  Bika Ambon Zulayka.  Medan is also one busy metropolis, so you’ll need to be patient with some traffic jams. Noisy minibusses and  becak  compete with taxis and motorbikes for space and action through the crowds and heat. Feel the Authenticity Visit the  Maimoon Palace  to witness a glimpse of the royal heritage. Retreat to the soothing ambiance of the highlands to visit  Lake Toba  and  Samosir Island .  Berastagi , famous for abundant fruits and flowers, is also the place to vi
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Meru Betiri National Park

Traveling to East Java will bring you to many unspoiled natural charms. Meru Betiri National Park is located in Pesanggaran District, within the  Banyuwangi  and Jember Region, East Java Province. It is nature conservation with amazing natural wonders, bound in its 580 km square territory. Geographically located on 8°21’-8°34’ South Latitude, 113°37’-113°58’ East Longitude, the fertile area has already been protected, since the Dutch Government period of 1931, as a conservation area due to its abundant richness. It is known as the natural habitat of the striped local Java tiger. Today, the Park still conserves rare and endangered wildlife species, such as the amazing  Rafflesia zollingeriana  flower and the Javanese flying squirrels. It also has an 8.54 km square of marine area, with pristine beaches in mesmerizing nature, hides away beyond the lush green rainforest of the vast park. Sukamade Beach is the tranquil nesting grounds for endangered turtle species such as leath
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BANDUNG, WEST JAVA

The highland city of Bandung is only a short 2.5 hours' drive southeast of Jakarta via toll road, and is the overwhelming destination of choice for Jakarta residents to get away for weekends and long holidays. Lately it has also become a favorite holiday resort for tourists from Singapore and Malaysia, who come here in droves to shop and enjoy its nature and fabulous foods. And with its popularity, an abundance of hotels have sprouted offering business facilities to luxurious service or also budget rooms, and eateries galore serving yummy local dishes to old-style Dutch cuisine. Meanwhile, the adjacent cool town of Lembang and other scenic areas now also offer a wide variety of attractions and entertainment for the whole family, a haven for instagrammers. Worlwide, Bandung is better known today for its historic Bandung Conference, - otherwise known as the first Asian-African Conference in 1955, that brought together 29 newly independent countries from the two continents rep
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Spectacular Photos Spot in Komodo National Park

An adventure to the lair of the dragons in the  Komodo National Park  is definitely the experience of a lifetime. This is the only remaining place on earth that is the habitat of  Komodo ,  Varanus komodoensis , the largest living prehistoric lizard, the only one worthy of the title “Dragon”.  This national park is the closest you can get to a real life Jurassic Park experience. Secluded from the modern world, the Komodo National Park and its surrounding areas are also where nature has been kept its most pristine. Here, the seas offer vibrant colors and exotic marine life which amaze divers and snorkelers alike. On the surface, beautiful unspoilt beaches radiate a certain sense of serenity. On the hills above the vast savannah, you can gaze upon some of the most spectacular natural scenery you will ever see.   1. Padar Island From the summit of Padar Island you can see beautiful beaches surrounding the island and some of the most fascinating natural scenery that you can
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Traditional House of West Sumatra (Rumah Gadang)

West Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia which is located in the middle of Sumatra Island by making Padang as its capital. As the name implies, West Sumatra is located along the west coast of Sumatra Island. The Mentawai Islands and other islands in the Indian Ocean are still in its territory. This province is inhabited by Minangkabau tribe community as the original tribe and also tribe. The Minangkabau tribe itself - or commonly called Orang Minang, is a sub tribe of Malay that has unique culture and characteristics. In addition to good at trade, smart cooking, and love to wander, Minang people also have a cultural icon that is well known around the world. The cultural icon is Rumah Gadang, which is now the official building of Rumah Sumatera. Traditional House of West Sumatra Well, on the occasion of this article, we will cover the West Sumatra traditional house, ranging from history, architectural style, image, structure, and philosophical values contained in i
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Customs Cloth Lampung Province

Lampung is the southernmost province on the island of Sumatra. Its location adjacent to Java Island made Lampung in the past became one of the transmigration destination of Java's population. This causes the inhabitants of this province to be very heterogeneous. There are many tribes who live in this province, among them the tribe of Java, Sundanese, Bali, and Lampung own tribe. Custom Clothes Lampung Despite having a population of heterogeneous tribes, the indigenous culture of Lampung itself is still sustainable. One of the cultural heritage that we can still often see is the traditional clothes of Lampung. Traditional clothing Lampung Lampung is a cultural heritage that is very distinctive and has a high artistic value. Traditional clothing is often used by the bride as a symbol of cultural greatness Lampung. This outfit is also sometimes used in dance performances in the Lampung area, such as dance worship, dance bedana, and so forth. Custom Clothes Mal
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Shopping With International Taste

If you like shopping, you should visit the shopping complex at Nagoya Super Block in Batam, Riau Archipelago Province. It offers products in several modern shopping malls within one compound. In this pedestrian area, there are 450 kiosks and 170 shops with a Hypermarket on Nagoya Hill. The Nagoya area is located at Sudirman and Yos Sudarso Streets, Jodoh subdistrict, Batam, Indonesia. It is easy to find restaurants selling fast food, Chinese food, Peking duck, steak, and pizza. Visitors can buy various items including electronics, clothing and food in this area. Since it is situated in the City Center, tourists will have no difficulty finding accommodations during their trip. Several star-rated hotels are available around this area. Visitors can enjoy walking streets with plenty of food and shopping without having to worry about the heat or rain because these streets have an integrated city walk similar to those in Singapore. The city walk area is located in the mall, but it i
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