Chao Phraya River "Bangkok"

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This pleasant afternoon tour offers to give you a glimpse into Bangkok's early history, when life in the capital still revolved around the Chao Phraya River and its offshoot khlongs (canals). While modernisation has revolutionised the Chao Phraya riverscape, adding gleaming high rises and imposing concrete structures to the picture, the khlongs retain much of its charming character.

You only get half of the complete picture with a cruise down the main artery; this tour completes the other half with a journey down the complex system of Khlongs of Bangkok Noi. Starting with a speedboat journey up the river, passing Chinatown, the flower market at Pak Khlong, the Memorial Bridge and The Grand Palace, the boat then crosses over to the Bangkok Noi side, where you will experience local life as it once was along the lengths of Khlong Mon, Khlong Bangkhunsri and Khlong Chak Pra, and ending the first part of the tour at the majestic Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).

The second part is all festive and fun. Leaving the long-tail boat behind, you will then embark a converted rice barge and enjoy a Thai fruit buffet along with ice-cold cocktails and mocktails, before bidding farewell to the afternoon back at the River City Pier.

Kimberley region of Western Australia "National Geographic Orion"

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I recently returned from a month spent in the Kimberley region of Western Australia working on board the National Geographic Orion as the photography representative for the National Geographic Society. This expedition is part of a larger program that National Geographic developed by partnering with Lindblad Expeditions to provide unique travel experiences for the adventuresome. I worked along side biologists, zoologists and geologists who illuminated the journey with their expertise. My contribution was pictures – documenting the trip every day and sharing these images with my fellow travelers. I also taught people how to make great pictures under sometimes challenging conditions.

The Kimberley is one of nine regions of Western Australia. It is in the northern part of the continent and is bordered by the Indian Ocean, the Timor Sea, and two Deserts: the Great Sandy and Tanami. The eastern border is Australia’s Northern Territory.

Because we were exploring by ship, most of our shore excursions involved landing by zodiac. This rugged area is sparsely populated, so there was rarely another soul in sight. The Kimberley embodies the true spirit of the Australian outback where one can observe saltwater crocodiles, dugongs, sharks and sea snakes in the wild. On land, furry animals are rare, but we were lucky enough to see a rock wallaby while exploring the Ord River. The Kimberley supports myriad species of birds, which made the trip that much more exciting.


A gray reef egret takes flight. Prince Fredrick Harbor, Mitchell River National Park, The Kimberley, Australia

At King George Falls, I was part of the expedition team leading a group hike up a 17-degree incline to the top of the falls. Because of the lack of rain during the wet season, there was no water at the top, but the view was worth the hot scramble up the rocky trail. Our group climbed without incident so we were able to have a good amount of time to explore the scrub-land that would be otherwise inaccessible during the wet season.


Me, at the top of twin falls. King George River, The Kimberley, Australia. Photo by Adam Cropp

Below is a selection of images from my adventures on board the Orion in The Kimberley. I hope you enjoy them! You can see all of the images from the Kimberley adventure by clicking here.


Our technical stop at Timor Leste, where the local children sold textiles on the pier.


Hugging a Boab tree for good luck at Vansittart Bay, The Kimberley, Australia. Photo by Cristiana Damiano


Photographer and Naturalist David Cothran tasting ascorbic acid defensive spray from green weaver ants in the Kimberley, Vansittart Bay, Australia


C-53 plane crash site at Vansittart Bay, The Kimberley, Australia


Termite mounds, Vansittart Bay, The Kimberley, Australia


A traditional owner explains the Wandjina Rock art at Ngumbri, (Raft Point), The Kimberley, Australia


The amazing sandstone formations at the King George River, The Kimberley, Australia


Climbing up to the top of the waterfalls at King George River, The Kimberley, Australia


King George River, The Kimberley, Australia


A darter on the King George River, The Kimberley, Australia


Naturalist Anthony Capogreco checks underwater for jellies and crocodiles at Crocodile Creek, The Kimberley, Australia


A venomous sea snake with a fish in its mouth swimming towards us at the mouth of the Hunter River, The Kimberley, Australia


A basking saltwater crocodile, King George River, The Kimberley, Australia


Gwion Gwion, or Bradshaw Rock Art, estimated to be 50,000 years old, at Jar Island, The Kimberley, Australia


Sunset sail away from Slug Island, The Kimberley, Australia

Unless otherwise indicated, all of these images are copyright © Susan Seubert and may not be used in any form without express permission from Susan Seubert. Thank you for respecting the images. :-)

AntaVaya meluncurkan bus pariwisata AntaVaya Executive Coach

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Jakarta - Perusahaan travel AntaVaya meluncurkan bus pariwisata AntaVaya Executive Coach. Bus ini bisa digunakan untuk segala kebutuhan traveler. AntaVaya pun menebar promo diskon 20 persen sampai akhir Agustus 2015.

"Kita berikan diskon 20 persen sampai 31 Agustus 2015," ujar VP Sales & Marketing AntaVaya Transportation Adi Saputra dalam peluncuran bus wisata AntaVaya Executive Coach, di Menara Bank Mega, Jl Tendean, Jakarta, Jumat (21/8/2015).

Menurut Adi, AntaVaya Executive Coach terdiri dari bus besar dengan pilihan 43, 48 dan 59 tempat duduk. Ada juga bus medium dengan pilihan 27 dan 31 tempat duduk.

Bus wisata ini pun dilengkapi dengan berbagai fasilitas. Fasilitas itu antara lain USB charging, LCD TV, audio, WiFi, interior yang luks dan overhead compartment ala pesawat.

"Ke depannya kita siapkan juga video on demand seperti di pesawat sebagai hiburan," kata Adi.

Kelebihan lain, semua traveler yang menggunakan bus wisata ini pun mendapatkan asuransi dari Mega Insurance dan Jasa Raharja dengan klaim sampai Rp 25 juta/orang. Supir-supirnya pun diberi pelatihan defensive safety driving, P3K dan mendapatkan fasilitas medical check up secara berkala.

"Kita ingin menjadi mitra transportasi terbaik, teraman dan terpercaya," jelas Adi.

Bus wisata AntaVaya Executive Coach bisa dipergunakan untuk sewa biasa, acara sekolah, antar jemput karyawan, perjalanan antarkota, rombongan pernikahan, MICE dan acara gathering atau outing kantor. Perjalanan dalam kota Jakarta sewanya mulai dari Rp 1.050.000- Rp 1.850.000 untuk bus medium, dan Rp 1.700.000-Rp 2.800.000 untuk bus besar bergantung lamanya sewa.

Sedangkan untuk perjalanan luar kota mulai dari Rp 1.850.000-Rp 4.150.000 untuk bus medium dan Rp 2,8 juta-Rp 6 juta untuk bus besar bergantung lamanya sewa. Bus ini juga bisa disewa 1-10 hari dengan rentang harga sewa Rp 2.450.000-Rp 24,5 juta untuk bus medium dan Rp 3,9 juta-Rp 39 juta untuk bus besar. Tapi ingat, ada diskon 20 persen sampail 31 Agustus 2015 yang bisa dimanfaatkan.

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The proliferation of coffee shops in Banda Aceh become a new attraction in the capital of Aceh

--> --> "K2T Wisata"The proliferation of coffee shops in Banda Aceh become a new attraction in the capital of Aceh. How not tersebarluasnya coffee shops in every corner of the city into a new scene in Banda Aceh after the tsunami. This phenomenon is certainly a new and unique things for some people who underlayer to Banda Aceh.
Various perception given by some of the many coffee shops are there in the capital of Aceh. However, as a writer I rate the coffee shop is a new potential civil tourist town. Why is that?
Is basically a coffee shop as a place to drink coffee. However, if the coffee shop was given a different appearance which has added value would be the main attraction. What else in Banda Aceh, coffee shops have mushroomed certainly become a new culinary destination that is rarely found in other areas.

Looks tourists and city officials were memperlihat Banda Aceh Aceh coffee (source: antaranews.com)


Well, in Banda Aceh coffee shop that already has the brand already practicing excellent service with a wide range of facilities provided for consumer satisfaction. Coffee shop in Banda Aceh is not just for the coffee. However, for silaturrahmi, vacation, work tasks and lectures, meetings, and certainly become the latest culinary attractions for the traveler.

If we first look at the coffee shop still the traditional appearance and maximized utilization is still lacking. However, the coffee shop in Banda Aceh is now increasingly waving like wings provide more value than just coffee. Mushalla facilities, meeting room and free internet access appeal to coffee lovers Aceh.

Coffee shop design increasingly attract consumers, with the appearance of the exterior and interior evocative, certainly more popular among travelers in Aceh. Comfort in the coffee shop who granted a high-value services. What else a coffee shop in Banda Aceh, now continue to compete to give the best to its customers, of course also to travelers.

Cleanliness of the coffee shop is also the basis for an interesting coffee lovers. Mainstay of cleanliness, comfort is certainly an important aspect. And this has been practiced by a coffee shop in Banda Aceh.
Talking about anything culinary obtained in a coffee shop in Banda Aceh. Certainly can not be separated from the beverages and foods typical of Aceh. Here's his review.
1. Aceh Coffee
Aceh coffee is real coffee production of Aceh with the traditional presentation, or frequently mentioned by sareng coffee (coffee is filtered). Drink this one has a taste that makes you want to continue.

2. Gayo Coffee
Gayo coffee is certainly no stranger to the coffee connoisseur. Highlands of Aceh coffee has even been exported to several countries in Europe. Well, Gayo coffee itself is no such thing Robusta and Arabica coffee. Also there Gayo Luwak coffee. The coffee is also served and be a menu option in a coffee shop in Banda Aceh.

3. Sanger
Sanger is a similar drink cappuccino. The drinks are commonly referred to as Sanger's coffee is not foreign in Banda Aceh. With a gentle taste makes you want to try it agai

4. Mie Aceh
Culinary this one has been known and even spread across the archipelago. Mie noodles as gureng in the Acehnese language has a savory taste and alluring tongue for anyone who tasted it. Mie Aceh itself there are several sub-menus, namely fried noodles, fried noodles soaked, and boiled noodles. What if presented with seefoods, wah deh more savory.

5. Martabak & Canai Aceh
Who the hell are not familiar with martabak Aceh? Martabak Aceh-based egg and flour has good taste and cheap price, of course also be food to supplement nutrition. Well, there usually place sells martabak rolled Aceh Aceh also presented with a wide selection of flavors, there is a sense of durian, peanut butter, sugar and rolled wear. Please try in a coffee shop in Banda Aceh yes.

Travel ray island increasingly growing course

--> --> "K2T Wisata"Travel ray island increasingly growing course , like developments have occurred on the island tour Tidung . now visitors who come for a vacation to the island of rays not only on the weekend as Saturday and Sunday . but at normal prices or Monday - Friday , visitors began to arrive . although the island is like a ray island area Tidung . but silence is the main capital in the island tourist stingrays , because visitors want to vacation with a calm and quiet atmosphere . other than that , the location is very close to the island pari mainland cities .
development of tourism in the island rays supported by various aspects , especially in the field of hygiene . towards the end of each week , the tour guide , travel , and some stakeholder community to do service projects . These activities include cleaning the beaches and coastal attractions visited by visitors . despite the lack of constraints on lodging accommodations on the island par , but now there are some people who rent tents . commonly occurs when a surge current tour , such as the long weekend and public holidays . The compactness also intertwine era by stingray island tour guide , they often help each other in serving visitors .
presence monument stingray island that became icons in pari island tours , offering new shooting locations of visitors to capture momentum while on vacation on the island par . pari island inn is now available more and more , increasing Ac lodging on the island par . but stay Ac above average on hold by the pari island travel . Ac because that is attached to a travel lodge is held by stingray island . wafted will now hear from the ministry of tourism and marine stingray island to be equivalent to the tourist island of the Maldives

Amari Watergate Hotel Convenient To Shopping in Bangkok Travel

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Bangkok - For Indonesian travelers , Pratunam area where shopping is scattered , is a haven in Bangkok . Amari Watergate Hotel could be the right choice because the accommodation is located in the heart of the shopping district .The five-star Amari Watergate Hotel 5 is located in Petchburi Road , Pratunam , Bangkok . Selurusan location of the road near the intersection Embassy in Bangkok and Petchaburi front Platinum Mall . 34 -story hotel has 569 rooms with various facilities when detikTravel stay there some time ago .Rooms are divided into several types ranging from the Deluxe Room 186 , 285 Grand Deluxe rooms , 73 Executive rooms , 18 rooms 6 rooms Corner Suites and Executive Suites . I stayed at Grand Deluxe . 40 -inch LCD TV , a minibar , a comfortable sofa and a work desk complements my room .WiFi access making it easy to browse the internet from work or entertainment room . An added bonus , my room overlooking the street from the floor high enough . Bangkok City View into the grain of the hotel window .Breakfast at Amari very comfortable in the Promenade restaurant with a varied menu vary according to country of origin arrival of guests , there are western , oriental and Indian menus . Promenade addition there are a number of other restaurants , namely 5 Thai on 4 , Heichinrou of culinary China , Henry J Bean 's Bar & Grill American style , the cafe Cascade and Poolbar .Some tourists India and the Middle East seem wara - Wiri in the hotel . But apparently , many Indonesian travelers staying here ." Travelers Indonesia into the top 5 guests staying at the Amari Watergate , " said Nina Saidi , Director of Revenue Management Hotel Amari Watergate Bangkok when I look at the various types usher in his hotel room .

One More attractions in Lamongan, Spring Village Duwur

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Lamongan - Lamongan famous for its beaches and caves. In addition, there are also interesting there is a tourist village Duwur Spring. Let's look at what beauty!
Speaking tourist destination in Lamongan, our minds would immediately appoint Lamongan Marine Tourism (WBL), Maharani Zoo and Cave Lamongan (MZL) or a complex of religious tourism in the tomb of Sunan Drajat. And to be more explored there are more tourist destinations in Lamongan. One alternative tourist destinations in Lamongan, especially religious tourism is Duwur Spring Village.
Located at an altitude of 72 meters above sea level, the position of the village in the district Pacitan provide direct views of the Java Sea from the top of the hill. The village has been designated a tourist village, is a rural area with special characteristics which are still closely with local wisdom, the people still have the tradition and culture that is still original.
In addition, the Village of Spring Duwur supported with potential as a center for batik craft, craft gold and silver jewelry. They've done this craft activity since time immemorial so tourists besides shopping, also can see the process of manufacture in the original location.
Head of Public Relations Lamongan regency, Muhammad detikTravel Zamroni to say, as many as 1,502 people out of a total of 1,739 residents of the village of Spring Duwur craftsmen. The rest, up Zamroni, worked as a farmer, self-employed and employees in various government agencies.
"Craftsmen who live in this village is a typical Spring duwur batik and embroidery as well," he said.
As an alternative tourist destination, in this village there is the tomb of Sunan Duwur Spring, one of the leaders of Islam spreaders in Java whose influence is aligned with the Wali Songo. Pilgrims who visit the complex of the Tomb of Sunan Spring Duwur will find bangunannnya architecture which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic culture

Bengawan Solo Travel Mart, Selling Travel Education

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TEMPO.CO , Surakarta : Bengawan Solo Travel Mart ( BTM ) 2014 , held April 25 to 28 next will focus on selling a variety of tour packages , educational tours one . " There are travel agents who are interested in the origin Banjarmasin bring students to Surakarta , " said Chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board Hidayatullah Surakarta Al Banjari when found , Friday, April 4, 2014 .
Students usually study visits Borneo to Bali , Lombok and Yogyakarta . Tourism promotion agency and stakeholders made ​​presentations at Banjarmasin in November last year and a number of travel agents interested in bringing education to the students traveled Surakarta .
They are attracted because of Surakarta has many educational tours . " In addition to its already bored with the purpose for this , " he said . Opportunity to offer products while organizing educational tours open BTM 2014. He said there were 10 travel agents who are interested in attending the origin Banjarmasin .
Hidayat said there were educational tourism in Surakarta and surrounding areas that could be the choice of the students . For example, a visit to the Academy of Mechanical Engineering Industry , Solo Techno Park , University of March , Indonesian Art Institute Solo, up to the factory Sritex . They are very interested in seeing the process of the production of military uniforms in Sritex . Then students can see the process of making the orchestra and dagger .
Chairman of the Association of Tour Operators in Surakarta , said preparing product Daryono culture, history , nature , and education to be promoted in BTM 2014. He mentioned already there are 80 buyers who intend to come . If for sellers of tourism products , while there were 45 registered seller of travel agents , hospitality , tourism managers , until the airline , he said .
Buyers who sign came from Banjarmasin , Makassar , Jakarta , Papua , to Malaysia . While the sellers of Surakarta , Semarang , Yogyakarta , and Central Java .
The participants BTM 2014 will come to Solo on April 25 and hosted the evening with dinner . Then on April 26 will be invited for Boyolali , especially to Selo and Tumang . Then 27 April which is the culmination of a business meeting between the buyer and the seller .
We stumbled on tour before the business meeting . " For buyers can feel alone and have an idea of ​​tour packages that will be sold , " he said . Done business meeting , the committee was invited buyers culinary tour and visit the Kraton Surakarta .
UKKY PRIMARTANTYO

Tourist Trend Exploration Profitable Culture Indonesian Tourism

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JAKARTA - The number of foreign tourists coming to Indonesia has increased . It is not because of cultural property owned by the state , coupled with its natural beauty .
Another reason , tourists trend today is cultural tourism . This is a distinct advantage for Indonesia, which has countless cultural diversity across the archipelago .
" In the report the Creative Economic Report 2013 : Widening Local Development Pathway , published by UNESCO and UNDP , is currently taking place at the global level where the trend of cultural heritage is increasingly becoming a valuable asset , " said Mari Elka Pangestu , Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy , in testimony received press Okezone , Wednesday ( 04/02/2014 ) .
" This course provides an opportunity for Indonesia to better integrate culture -based creative economy as a tourist attraction to further encourage the growth of the national economy , " he said .
In addition , foreign tourists are being intensively searching for alternative destinations across Asia . " To capitalize on this , we will continue to promote exotic destinations in Indonesia , ' Beyond Bali ' for example , " said Mari . ( ftr )

Malaysia Keen on Space Tourism in Palu

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SURYA Online , HAMMER - Malaysian space tourist organizations interested in developing space travel in the region given the Hammers Gulf waters calm and spacious . Interest came from the President of the Space Tourism Society Malaysia Chapter Norul Ridzuan Zakaria wrote a letter March 29, 2014 to Mayor Mastura Rusdy Palu , and published on Wednesday ( 02/04/2014 ) .
   Formerly manager of the space tourism has been doing research to find a suitable location that can be done as far as flying perpendicularly 100 kilometers into space .
   To meet that requirement , it takes a lake or ocean waters are calm and spacious and it was represented in the Gulf region of Palu . In the letter , write Ridzuan Norul space shuttle flights will deliver an exceptional experience for passengers with low gravity . Passenger plane suborbit it will also be able to see the sights of the earth from space .
   Of the condition , Norul suborbit intend to manage a plane that can glide and land vertically in Palu bay . To make that happen , he said , it takes cooperation with the City Government or the Government of Indonesia Palu .
   In response, Deputy Mayor Andi Mulhanan Tombolotutu Hammer said , the government is currently reviewing the possibility to authorize investments that unusual tour . But in general he welcomed the interest of Malaysian businessmen and prove Palu already becoming known internationally .
   Similar tours now also being developed in Europe and America . Two tour companies incorporate advanced Canadian space tourist destinations in exotic services .
Adventure Travel Company ( ATC ) in Toronto and Montreal-based Uniktour will offer amateur astronauts to explore space travel through the Lynx suborbital spacecraft being developed XCOR Aerospace , based in Mojave , California .

The More Ranch Thus Tourist Places in Australia

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Jakarta -
The more who are interested in running a farm business which is also a place traveled in the Northern Territory of Australia
One reason is farm land law amendment in October last year. With these changes, the tenants can apply for a land use permit in addition to the farm for 30 years.
Until, they can develop other business activities on their property.
Since then, the Northern Territory government and five received two registration statement of interest, which includes the fields of tourism and fisheries.
John DiMaria, who temporarily served as CEO of travel agencies northern region, Tourism NT, said that the number of farms had been running a travel business. However, it now appears the demand for new travel experiences typical Australian outback.
"From our perspective, there is clearly a demand for one typical Australian experience, the Northern Territory," he said.
"I think that look is something extraordinary, in terms of nature, flora and fauna typical. So if we can succeed in the field, and a lot of places we have not been able to access in terms of tourism, the regions may be open themselves, "he explained.
According DiMaria, tourists often want to find a typical ranch experience fully, until the ranchers had to offer more than just accommodation.
Previously, farms across the state never managed to use a marketing strategy together. According DiMaria, this approach can also be managed in the Northern Territory.
"Basically, we could argue that they compete with each other., But they also add value, until consumers can visit two or three different farms," ​​he said.
In South Australia, the Flinders Ranges region of farms of cooperating since 2009 to market their tourism business.
Groups 'Station Stays' originated from 12 properties. Currently, 25 of whose members are business entities.
Barbara Fargher, from farm Wirrealpa, said that kerjsama with other farms in the region to help develop the ability to market and an important source of support for him.

Tourism in Tobasa has not been taken Optimal

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BALIGE , KOMPAS.com - Toba Samosir , North Sumatra , has a number of potential attractions , but until now there are still many who have not been optimally exploited . " In fact , if the management of a wide range of potential tourist attraction in this area is handled in a more optimal , estimated to have a great chance to boost the economy and welfare of the local community , " said Head of Public Relations Toba Samosir regency ( Tobasa ) Robintang Balige Sitepu on Tuesday ( 1/4 / 2014 ) .
Tobasa the local government spokesman said , the district was awarded Tobasa not only the natural beauty of Lake Toba , but also the beauty of the mountain region and several waterfalls that have abundant tourism potential . However , not all known to the public because it has not worked optimally .
For example , waterfalls and Goa Liang Siboruon Sipege in District Balige and tourist attraction " Nausea Sirambe " legendary as fish habitat Batak , commonly called " TRAININGPACKAGE " .
During this time , the region did not worked optimally . In fact , the people declared ready and expect the role of relevant agencies to be more serious work on the intended potential .
Robintang explained , through the cultivation of the optimal , expected mountainous region Sampuran Siboruon waterfalls and Sirambe Nausea can be a mainstay attractions , in addition to Lake Toba .
He said , with the improvement of infrastructure and various support facilities for tourism , the great potential that will benefit means for increasing the income of local communities . " If it worked more seriously , we are optimistic that the tourism industry will develop more advanced Tobasa again , " said Robintang .

Prepare Yogyakarta Transportation Travel Rules

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YOGYAKARTA , KOMPAS.com - Yogyakarta City Government set up rules regarding tourist transportation will be part of the Setup program Malioboro . " Transportation of tourism especially those using large buses can not be separated from governance Malioboro . Now , we are conducting this study to arrange transportation , " said Mayor of Yogyakarta , Haryadi Suyuti in Yogyakarta , on Tuesday ( 04/01/2014 ) .
According to Haryadi , the rule for tourist buses to be formulated in the form of regulations that the mayor intended to Malioboro condition is not getting congested especially during the long holiday .
Tour buses are only allowed to park and drop off passengers at the locations specified , ie Abu Bakr Ali Parking Parks , Parks Ngabean parking , garden and parking in the complex Senopati Arts and Crafts Market Yogyakarta XT - Square .
" Buses are no longer allowed to park in the North Square of Yogyakarta or road agencies . These locations are completely sterile of tour buses , " he said .
The total parking capacity in the fourth parking lot is 211 tour buses full size .
Parking in locations that have been set in the Malioboro area , will be provided transportation " feeder " to get around to a number of tourist attractions around the area Ngayogyakarta Palace .
Haryadi said , the city of Yogyakarta is not experiencing a shortage of parking but limited parking available . "We will try to continue to increase parking capacity , " he said .
The application of the rules for the tourism transport will be enforced in conjunction with the determination of Kilometer Zero Point to the intersection of three Ngejaman as a pedestrian area in full at the beginning of 2015.

COMPASS / FERGANATA INDRA RIATMOKO Belgian Foreign tourists ride tricycles in the city to enjoy the atmosphere of Zero Point area , Jakarta , Tuesday ( 04/02/2013 ) . Travelling by rickshaw tour package is one of the many popular foreign travelers during a visit in Yogyakarta .Determination of the intersection Ngejaman to Kilometer Zero Point as the pedestrian area are beginning to make efforts Jalan Malioboro as a pedestrian -friendly area .
Structuring efforts started from Kilometer Zero Point because the region is not too much social contraction making it easy to set up .
With the enactment of the pedestrian area , then there will be a traffic engineering on a number of roads to accommodate the overflow of vehicles , for example in Jalan Reksobayan , Pabringan Roads , Roads and Road Suryatmajan Pajeksan , until Bhayangkara and Jalan Jalan Sriwedani .
Structuring Malioboro also be followed by the arrangement of the North Square of Yogyakarta .Editor : I Made AsdhianaSource: Reuters

Pari Island in Jakarta would Developed World Class Travel

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Jakarta - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries ( MMAF ) is planning to build 3 class island beach destination ' Maldives ' in Indonesia . One is a cluster of Pari Island , Thousand Islands District , Jakarta .
When the project is completed , the city will be a new destination of world-class marine tourism . It is recognized by the Director General of Marine Coastal and Small Islands Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries ( MMAF ) Sudirman Saad .
" When the project is completed in Pari Group of Islands in the Thousand Islands , North Jakarta , Jakarta will be the new world tourist town at the same time can be a big fish production , " Sudirman said when met at the Office of the CTF Area detikFinance Gambir Jakarta , Tuesday ( 01 / 04 / 2014 ) .
The government has had a business concept that will be developed in Pari Group of Islands . With beautiful sea and not so deep , the concept of a floating cottage will be a tourist attraction travel to this place .
" In Pari cluster of islands we will also develop in resorts like the Maldives for the development of marine tourism . Meanwhile, in Middle Island already existing embryo bakalnya are 20 cottages or resorts that have been built and it is now it is a property investment model . Going forward we thrust into tourist destinations such as the Maldives , " he said .
Furthermore among stingray Barrier Islands there is also a beautiful island called Pulau Bake . Later Bake island not only built many cottages still will be the center of sea fishing . According to him , the potential for sea fishing around the island Bake large enough .
" Bake the island there are now 5 km2 project ( development of marine tourism ) that is running . They ( investors ) we push up to 10,000 km2 of the first phase of development . Later in that area also can produce fish twice that of Cilacap . so Jakarta could be the biggest fish production ( in Java ) . distudi amount must be used , " he said .
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Bandung Tourism New Icons "Floating Market"

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Liputan6.com, Jakarta In contrast to the existing floating market in Banjarmasin or in Thailand first popular, the existing floating market in Lembang, Bandung is just special Pasundan selling typical food. Precisely that sort of a food court in the mall.
The difference is, the seller put on a boat anchored on the banks of a situ. Various specialties are only sold here in London. Ranging from snacks sort of snail soup, mushroom chips, french fries, cilok to heavy foods such as goat satay, selling traditional, noodles shake, batagor, rice and other complete lead.

This dent in the floating market visitors but can enjoy a variety of Sundanese food, also can see the beautiful view of the lake and the cool air is still clean. If you want to surround the lake, visitors can launch at a certain rate. It is nice of course, if you come here with your family or a gang.

Business Lembang Floating Market offers a hometown feel to the visitors. Business provides several facilities including village Leuit. In this place, visitors feel the rustic feel that is characterized by the presence of rice, corn granaries and Saung Saung teak leased every two hours.

In addition, visitors can also learn fishing eel, members eat rabbit or try to pound rice.

Over at Kampung Leuit also visitors can enjoy the exquisite harp games of whining Sundanese artists. If you missed the traditional game, visitors can also try to play with the boys stilts wearing traditional clothing

In this floating market your money does not apply, because to shop visitors must exchange money with coins that have been provided.

Konom this floating market before was an ordinary fishing spot. However, due to the high interest in coming, then this place is made more serious and became one of the new attractions that are very popular.

To reach this place, must be prepared to be patient. Due to reach the floating market which formerly Situ Umar jammed this way, especially on a weekend. On Sunday, (March 30, 2014) at 8:00 pm on the way to the floating market Setia Budi already jammed.

However Lembang floating market remains an attractive option when visiting Bandung, in addition to factory outlets which are still scattered in every corner of the city of flowers.
 

Malang masks for Mask Dance performance

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Some collection of Malang masks for Mask Dance performance

Mask (topeng) as a product of fine arts is not only used as decoration, but also as the equipment of dance and theatre in some performances. In Malang, to be exact in the Kedung Monggo village, Pakisaji sub-distric and in the Jabung village, Tumpang sub-distric, lots of Topeng are made to use for the performance of an opera or “wayang topeng”.

The mask of Malang (topeng Malang) has special characteristics, such as their thick wood of randu wood (capok tree) or “cangkring”, which is rather dark in colour, with a carving on the forehead which is specially bulging, fashioned with a square chin and high cheek- bones. Some mask needs some ritual to make the carving mask has a magic power.

Decoratively, Malang masks are unique. They are different from any other mask art found in Java. There are five typical colurs used to deco rate the masks. The red colour symbolizes courage, the black colour symbolizes determined ambitions, the yellow colour symbolizes wisdom, the white colour indicates purified character and the green colour indicates peace.

The form of its throne and the expression of the mask especially the construction of “gelung” and “janang” and the eyes are not far different with the thrones of wayang on the relief of Jajagu temple. This is not surprising since the Jabung is located near Jajagu temple.

MALANG MASK DANCE

Malang Mask Dance (Wayang Topeng Malangan)

Malang is famous for its dances. The topeng performance has a strong dramatic value, its performance pattern is good, while the garment music have special characteristics. The carving mask usually made to be used in an opera or "wayang topeng". What is interesting about the mask dance is that all the dancers representing some characters wear masks.

Klono is the evil archrival of Gunungsari and Panji Mask Dance Drama

The characters in Malang theatrical mask dance are 64 and they play the roles of 64 figures in Panji tales. As in wayang kulit, the story is narrated and sung by a dhalang, who recreates the stories passed orally to him from generation to generation. The dancers do not speak themselves with the one exception of the clown, Patrajaya, who wears a half-mask allowing him to speak. While the other dancers move with grace and style, Patrajaya plays the fool: knock kneed, buck teeth, an old cloth tied loosely around his head, he provides the comic relief. New stories are improvised from time to time and old ones built upon to create something new.

* Find out how the traditional mask dance of Malang is staged at the Padepokan Seni Mangun Dharma in Tulusbesar village, Tumpang Sub district, Malang.
Location: Tumpang Sub Distric , Malang