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Overview Located on the north coast of  Flores  island in the Ngada district  lies an archipelago that forms a unique, paradisical sea garden, called  the 17 Islands Riung Marine Park . This cluster consists of islets whose waters are rich in biodiversity, sandy white beaches and crystal clear blue waters where you can dive in and swim among the colorful and varied coral beds. One of the most popular attractions, for which these islands are famous is the 'Rose of the Sea', a renowned underwater phenomenon, which can be seen around several of the islands. Below the oceans surface you will find clusters ofsea roses waving mesmerizingly in the current. These are in fact a collection of giant sea hare eggs that, bound by membranes, together form red petals like giant red roses waving in the sea. The 17 Islands Riung Marine Park, which extends from Toro Padang in the west to Pulau Pangsar in the east, range in size, but all are virtually uninhabited. The major isl

Overview Poya Lisa Island  is an idyllic little island included in the area that makes up the  Togean National Park  in  Central Sulawesi .  Privately-owned and  literally  off-the-map, Poya Lisa is the perfect extreme getaway for complete relaxation and ultimate detachment from the hustle and bustle that is everyday city-life. Although relatively small and rarely mentioned, the natural beauty of the island and genuine warmth of the local people are sure to capture your heart and leave you with unforgettable memories of your trip to this miniature paradise.  This charming island covers just 5 acres of pure, white stretches of sand, glistening in the sun, surrounded by a crystal-clear, turquoise sea, rich in brilliant coral reefs. This tiny, yet gorgeous island has two beaches, lined with small benches to watch the sunset. Even at “peak season,” Poya Lisa will never be very crowded, so if seclusion and tranquillity are what you desire, you can’t get much better than this.   The Is

Overview Kota Gede was the original site where Panembahan Senopati, founder of the new Mataram kingdom established his palace in 1575. The new Mataram kingdom claims direct descent from the ancient Mataram rulers who built the mighty Borobudur and Prambanan temples.   In the year 1680 Kota Gede was ransacked by troops from Madura, and the palace of Mataram  shifted east, first to Kartasura, then to its present location on the banks of the Solo river,at Surakarta (Solo).  Today, Kota Gede is a suburb of the city of Yogyakarta.  The town is a maze of narrow streets, lined with tiny, traditional silversmith shops and mosaic-tiled houses, once the homes of the aristocracy and royal merchants.  Kota Gede is a great place to come and take a slow wander round. For those who like to shop, come here and browse (or maybe buy) some handcrafted silver. Take in the surrounds of the quaint buildings that years ago, were the homes of wealthy Arab and Dutch merchants. Find out whether you can vi

Overview For dive fanatics, the name  Kadidiri Island  is a familiar leading destination in Indonesia, although it is as yet still little known outside the diving community. Located at the tip of the Gulf of Tomini in Central Sulawesi, Kadidiri is one of the islands in the  Togean National Park  that contains the wealth of the  Coral Triangle. With white sand beaches and astonishingly glassy water, Kadidiri’s exotic beauty and charm make it one of the key tourist destinations of the area. Kadidiri is a paradise for divers for its stunning underwater landscapes, rich coral reefs and exquisite marine life. The waters surrounding Kadidiri support over a thousand species of sea creatures, many of which are endangered and protected. The Togean Islands were formed by volcanic activity, and are covered in dense rainforests, bordered by ancient coral reef formations. The islands are an extremely remote paradise, consisting of 56 nearly-uninhabited islands that have managed to preser

Overview When travelling to the island of  Flores , donot omit to put  Kampung Bena , - or the traditional village of Bena -  on your must-visit itinerary. Located  some 18 km from the town of  Bajawa , here time seems to have passed over Kampung Bena, where until today villagers still faithfully follow megalithic traditions, where sincere friendliness to strangers comes from the heart, where all around  the village you will see vestiges of an age long gone when large stone monuments to ancestors were an inseparable part of daily life. The megalithic village of Bena is one of Indonesia’s rich living cultural heritage that can still be enjoyed to this very day, but should also be carefully preserved.   Safely protected in the shadows of looming Mt. Inerie, the Village of Bena in the district of Bajawa, is one of a number of traditional villages on the island of Flores that still embrace the awe-inspiring megalithic culture until today.   The town of Bajawa itself is completely

After her  successful first performance in Jakarta on 9 th  January 2012, the sensational American pop singer,  Katy Perry  is returning to stage yet another spectacular show in Indonesia on  9 th  May 2015  at the brand new  Indonesia Convention Center, BSD City, Tangerang ,-  just at the western outskirts of  Jakarta . The concert forms part of  “The Prismatic World Tour”  which will also include Taipei, Manila, and Bangkok. Her last concert in 2012 at the Sentul International Convention Center, Bogor managed to enthrall no less than 7000 audience in a colorful sold out show that left a truly lasting impression on all.  Through a video posted on her official website,  www.katyperryjkt.com , the lovely pop diva greeted her fans in Jakarta: “Hey, Jakarta it's Katy Perry and I'm bringing The Prismatic World Tour to you in Jakarta on Mei 9 th , I'll see you soon!" Katy Pery stole the world’s spotlight when she released her single “ I Kissed a girl” from he