Destinations, Travel tips, Festivals and Public Holidays
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Lake Toba, The Largest Volcano Lake in the World
Oct 3rd
Lake Toba is the largest lake in Southeast Asia as well as the largest volcano lake in the world. This enormous lake was the result of the world’s most tremendous volcano eruption which was claimed as the cause of ice age period in 70 thousand years ago. Scientists believe that only thousands living creatures were able to remain living after such a world-shaking event. Some evidences even proved that the ashes erupted by the mountain reached up to some parts of Europe. The mountain itself – named Toba mountain – vanished due to the remarkably strong blast out of the mountain More >
Visit the Largest Buddhist Temple in the World – Borobudur
Oct 2nd
As one of original Seven Wonders of the World, Borobudur offers fantastic view of the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. Researchers believe that Borobudur was built between 760 and 830 AD, the glorious period of Srivijaya Empire in Indonesia. Borobudur has a great mountain-shaped temple decorated with thousands reliefs and hundreds statues. Located in Central Java province, it takes about an hour by car to reach Borobudur from Semarang, the capital city of Central Java. More >
Feel the Fresh Air in Thousand Island, Indonesia
Sep 29th
Thousand Island is the name of Indonesia’s group of 128 small islands located in the north east of Jakarta. In order to get there, people have to book a ferry or boat from Marina Ancol and sail for about 1 or 2 hours depending on which island the visitors want to visit. While crossing the sea in the ferry, visitors can feel the freshness of sea breeze and view some fishes swimming near the surface of the water. Thousand Island is such an ideal place for swimming, diving, snorkeling, or fishing because it is quite isolated from the rush of a big city like Jakarta. More >
Get a Perfect Glimpse of Marine Life in Bunaken Marine Park
Sep 18th
Bunaken Marine Park is the place where visitors can see various kinds of peculiar sea creatures while diving. It is located in Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi province in Indonesia. Bunaken Marine Park offers the tropical air of tropical climate, fresh clear water of the sea, and pearly white sand of the beach. The clear water in Bunaken Marine Park enables the visitors to see the sea creatures underwater which makes Bunaken Marine Park an extremely ideal place for diving. More >
Indonesian Independence Day 2011
Aug 16th
Indonesia Independence Day 2011
Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Negara RI (RI stands for Republik Indonesia), or Indonesian Independence Day is celebrated yearly on August 17th to mark the Proclamation (Declaration) of Indonesian Independence on Friday, August 17, 1945. Prior to the proclamation, Indonesia had been colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese for over 300 years. As such, the independence day is also called as Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia or just Hari Proklamasi. More >
Indonesia Public Holidays 2012 Calendar
Aug 3rd
Indonesia Public Holidays Year 2012
(Daftar Hari Besar / Hari Libur Nasional Indonesia Tahun Kalender 2012)
Indonesia public holidays are largely made of religious festivals, such as Hindu’s Hari Raya Nyepi or Christian’s Good Friday. Expectantly, for a country with Muslim-majority population, there are more public holidays for Islamic festivals. More >
Top Asia Destinations: Bali
Oct 12th
When you speak of Indonesia, you are likely to speak of Bali. Being the largest tourist destination of the country, Bali is known for its highly developed arts, which includes dance, sculpture, painting, leather-craft, metal works and music, among many others. Bali also is proud of its rich fauna species and mammals, which also makes it an instant hit for nature lovers and enthusiasts. Its resident bird, the Bali Starling, is considered endangered and is now protected.
What sets Bali apart is its flexibility and being able to provide almost anything. From its exquisite line of nature’s blessings to the sanctuary of the beaches provided by Sanur, to the high end quality shopping in Seminyak, Bali gives everyone a piece of everything. It is a place where commodity meets nature, a mixture of both elements provided into one mold that is Bali.
Top Asia Destinations: Jakarta
Oct 8th
Buzzing with over 10 million people from all walks of life, Jakarta is slowly becoming one of the premiere cities of not only Indonesia, but all over the world. In its own pace, Jakarta is rising to the top, centering on commerce and giving its people the commodities of a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Vast modernizations coupled with the essence of traditional living, Jakarta is now being compared to the likes of already booming cities of New York, Paris and London. It is apparent that the city will soon be on the list of the world’s top destinations. Jakarta – the versatile city of Indonesia.
Vesak Day 2012 – Wesak Day 2012
Aug 21st
2012 Vesak / 2012 Wesak Celebration
In Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India
Vesak is an annual public holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists in South Asian and South East Asian countries like Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan and India. Sometimes informally called “Buddha’s birthday,” it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment Nirvana, and passing (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. More >
