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 Located by the village of Munduk in the sub-regency of Banjar in the regency of Bulelemg, Tamblingan is a relatively small lake covering  a surface of only around 1.5 square kilometers with a depth of 90 meters. The name Tamblingan is derived from the word  tamba meaning medicine or medicinal, and   elingang meaning spiritual. Legend goes that between the 10th to the 14th century the residents of  four villages surrounding the lake, namely the villages of  Munduk, Gobleg, Gesing, and  Umejero were tasked to guard over the sanctity of the lake. But one day suddenly all four villages were stricken by an infectious disease. Hereupon, a holy priest went down to the lake to fetch water. He prayed at the lake and through his spiritual powers the sick in the four villages were  cured, cleansed by the lake's healing  waters. From that time on,  people built many temples on and surrouding Lake Tamblingan. These are  Pura Endek, Pura Dalem Tamblingan, Pura San

 Whether you are an experienced surfer, looking for a challenge, a solo backpacker with a more adventurous side, or thinking of just getting away from your routine daily life, this island is a haven of activity. With its challenging surfing spots, white sandy beaches with exotic fish and colorful corals, Pulau Sipora offers a little something for everyone. Strategically located in the Mentawai Islands , Pulau Sipora is the smallest island in this cluster off the coast of West Sumatera. Compared to the other four major islands in the Mentawai, Pulau Sipora’s position is right in the middle between Pulau Pagai and Pulau Siberut. On this island is the town of Tua Pejat, the district capital of Mentawai.   Covering an area of approximately 845 km ², Pulau Sipora is approximately 10-15% pristine rainforest. Much of the population on Sipora are either farmers or fishermen. Sipora has become one of the major tourist attractions in the vicinity due to many beautiful

The twin islands of Bangka-Belitung off the eastern coast of Sumatra are surrounded by a number of beautiful tiny islands. Notable among these Lengkuas Island , blessed with a pristine beach, turquoise blue waters and distinct huge granite boulders, the icon of Belitung beaches, located north of Tanjung Binga Village in Belitung . Adding to the splendor is the existence of a hundred years’ old Lighthouse which offers complete fascinating views of the island and its surroundings. With a total area of less than 1 hectare, Lengkuas is located within the Sijuk sub-district, Belitung Regency. While it may be small in size nevertheless it offers a wide range of splendors. This humble little island offers idyllic landscape, lush palm trees and staggering boulders that are great fun to climb on or swim beneath. One can reach these unique, giant granite clusters by walking across the shallow waters that are no deeper th

Banjarmasin is the capital and the pulsating heart of the province of South Kalimantan . The largest and most beguiling city of Kalimantan - the Indonesian territory on Borneo – it rests gingerly over a labyrinth of canals thus giving it its illustrious nickname as the city of a thousand rivers.  Like any other major city in the country, Banjarmasin is abuzz with business and traffic. However the city has its own distinct charm that makes it the best place to absorb Kalimantan’s urban culture, both on land as on the waters. Located on a delta near the junction of the Barito and Martapura rivers,  Banjarmasin, together with its neighboring city, Banjarbaru, form the center of the ninth largest metropolitan city in Indonesia, named Banjar Bakula, which together comprise the area covering  the Banjar Regency,  the Barito Kuala Regency, and Tanah Laut Regency. From ancient times and up to this day, Banjarmasin has remained an important harbor town on Kalimantan. Banja

Strangely,  when  Jakarta  residents go on holiday and at weekends their favored destinations are locations in the south of the capital city to  Puncak   and  Bandung,   in the heartland of West Java.  Few think of going west to the neighboring  province of Banten. Originally part of the province of West Java, the Province of Banten was formally established in the year 2000 only, with its capital city  Serang ,    situated on the north coast, facing the Java sea, some 2 hours drive from Jakarta.  Serang is not only the center of government and business activities of this province , but it is also the  gateway to some of the most spellbinding wonders of Banten such as the   Ujung Kulon National Park,  the  Tanjung Lesung Resort, Carita Beach ,  the traditional village of Baduy , and a lot more. The Grand Mosque of Banten and the Old Banten Complex  within this city radiate the glory of the former Banten Sultanate that was once a thriving kingdom and international t

The booming city of Medan, capital of North Sumatra, is an economic hub and commercial centre for the region. This is the largest city in Sumatra attracting residents from all over Indonesia who come here to do business. For visitors, Medan is best known as the gateway to North Sumatra with many travellers flying into the city and setting off from here for adventures in the cool highlands of Lake Toba or the wild Sumatran jungle. This is a busy and sprawling metropolis so you’ll need to be patient as noisy minibuses and becak compete with taxis and motorbikes for space through the crowds and heat. The population of Medan is diverse. Citizens here represent virtually every ethnicity in Indonesia including Batak, Malay, Javanese, Minang, Acehnese, Indians and Chinese. In it’s earliest days, the area which is now Medan was home to a community of traders and seafarers, under the rule of Islamic Malay leaders. This was until the Acehnese finally conquered the ar

World's most popular tourism website, Lonely Planet, recently released the Best Destinations to Explore in 2015.  Indonesia  through the island of  Flores  in the province of East Nusatenggara,  was chosen among the Top 10 Regions Best in Travel 2015, along with Macau, Rocky Mountain USA, Atacama UN Chile, and more. Flores was chosen among the world's  best regions since,  aside from being habitat to the giant Komodo Dragons, the region is also known as a diver's paradise and is decorated with looming volcanoes and lush tropical forests. The island is recognized as offering a complete adventure for travellers. There are many places where visitors can indulge in their sheer beauty. Situated west of Flores,  Labuan Bajo  is a peaceful small port complemented with beautiful beaches nearby. Lonely Planet also recommended other small towns such as  Bajawa  which still retains well preserved traditional culture. According to Lonely Planet, a week in Flores c