6 most mysterious cave in Indonesia

Indonesia is blessed not only with a beautiful caves. There are also several caves with strange and unique, even the mysterious story that enveloped him. Prove own magic.
This is the 6 most mysterious cave in Indonesia: 

 

1. Kontilola cave, Papua
Kontilola cave located in Wamena, Papua. Access to the cave is still difficult, because it was a remote cave in around the Baliem Valley. The cave is inhabited by thousands of bats tub royal palace. In addition, many paintings and strange humanoid alien face plastered on the walls of caves. That said, the odd painting is not made by humans. Caves Kontilola still save a million mysteries beyond reason unsolved. Especially no one has been able to answer from where the paintings were until now. 

2. Caves Pettae Kere, South Sulawesi
Pettae Kere caves or more popular with Leang-Leang Cave has many paintings palm of a human hand and a pig deer mysterious traveler who can see clearly on the wall of the cave. The painting is thought to be 5,000 years old. Van Heeren Heekeren and Palm, Dutch archaeologist is caving in 1950 and many find evidence of past life. This cave is located in Maros, South Sulawesi. Apparently since prehistoric times, this cave as a shelter the people of that era. 

3. Wasp-Gua Gua Gong, East Java
When all the president's hometown in Pacitan, East Java, shall enter the Cave and Cave Gong wasps in the itinerary. The traveler will be amazed by the limestone stalactites and stalagmites that pose a melodious voice and Javanese gamelan tub can be sounded in accordance with the order of scales.
  There every day of the artists gathered creating melodious music to the visitors. Travelers have to go through hundreds of steps before enjoying the content of the deepest caves. Wasp cave in the village of leafhoppers and Gong Cave in Bomo village in District Punung, Pacitan. 

4. Liang cave Kobori, Southeast Sulawesi
The cave is located in the village of Liang Kobori Mabolu, Muna, Southeast Sulawesi. The cave is composed of rocks black-colored stalactites and stalagmites. Inside the cave, the traveler can see 130 paintings antique picture tribe lives Muna since prehistoric times.
Allegedly the painting has existed since 4,000 years ago. When crossing the cave, the traveler would see a picture of some parts Muna livelihood for survival at that time. So cool! 

5. Batu Caves Mirror, East Nusa Tenggara Labuan Bajo in the province, has a unique cave where the traveler can reflect on the stalactites and stalagmites found in the cave, Batu Caves Mirror name. This cave is located on the east side of the Port of Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, NTT. This cave apparently has not touched many travelers. This cave was found a Dutch archaeologist named Theodore Verhoven, 1951. Actually there is no mirror mounted on the wall of the cave. It's just that there is a tunnel that is perforated. If the daytime sunlight reflected by causing the mirror-like reflection. 

6. Caves Japan, Papua
In addition Kontilola Cave, the story of a mysterious cave that any mystical coloring Japanese Cave in Biak, Papua. The cave became a refuge 6,000 Japanese soldiers during World War II. In this cave complex there are also several forts are still intact and can also trace the traveler. There are also remnants of war rusty tools scattered on the ground. However, in 1944, the cave was bombed pleh Allied forces led by General Douglas MacArthur. In this cave as well, there are rumors that 6,000 Japanese soldiers buried alive for granted. 

That's 6 most mysterious cave in Indonesia. Which one do you want to visit ? :D

The Java Jazz Festival 2014

 

A decade of  fantastic Jazz!   The world’s biggest jazz festival:  the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival,  - more popularly known as Java Jazz Festival, -  will highlight the capital city Jakarta with the grandest celebration of music from 28th February to 2nd March 2014,  to be held at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center, Kemayoran.


A milestone in the history of grand scale international music festivals in Indonesia, the Java Jazz Festival 2014 will not only bring a multitude of the world’s most renowned musicians to Jakarta  but also a different ambience to the show. A thick nuance of Latin jazz fused with modern jazz grooves is what will indulge jazz enthusiasts and music lovers in the three days fiesta. The festival will also feature special Wayang, Batik, and other traditional Javanese art designs to celebrate the 10th Java Jazz Festival.


Among the names confirmed appearing are: India Arie, Jamie Cullum, Natalie Cole, Tania Maria Incognito, Ivan Lins, Snarky Puppy, Dave Koz, Roy Ayers, Sadao Watanabe, Earth Wind and Fire Experience, Magnus Lindgren, Allen Stone, Norman Brown, Nils Petter Molvaer, Lonnie Liston Smith, Jonathan Butler, Gerald Albright, James Taylor Quartet, Soren Bebe, Mindi Abair,Robert Glasper Experiment, Timo Lassy, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Jeff Lorber, Cristina Morrison, and over 1,000 Indonesian musicians.


Paul Dankmeyer, Program Director of Java Festival Production, said in the official press release that the line up is still expanding with more international artists confirming their attendance in due course. Java Jazz Festival 2014 has also gained support from embassies from the Scandinavian countries including from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, as well as from  Australia and Brazil.


Reverberating the hype of the show and spreading the “virus” the Java Jazz 2014,  Java Jazz on the Move programs will also be held in several cities in Indonesia starting January.


Java Jazz Festival was first staged in 2005 with 11 performance stages. Over time, the show grew to such magnitude so that eventually in 2010 it was acknowledged by the Indonesian Museum of Records as the biggest Jazz Festival in the world with 19 performance stages featuring 232 shows by a total of over 1,500 musicians. In 2013, the show also recorded the highest number of audience attendance with 107,372 Java Jazz goers.


Carrying the spirit of “Bringing the World to Indonesia” from its first edition, the Java Jazz festival series has not only played a significant part in Jazz music, but also contributed to the tourism promotion of the country. Through the event, international musicians and audiences came to witness of the beauty of Wonderful Indonesia. Worldwide publications of the show through various media have also put Indonesia in the spotlight of the world. To show its magnitude in  2013, Youtube ranked the Java Jazz Festival  as the 4th biggest live event streaming hit broadcast.


So, mark your calendar! You definitely do not want to miss this special musical fiesta milestone!


More information available at: http://www.javajazzfestival.com

Bintan Island

Bintan Island with names Tanjungpinang city , the capital of Riau Islands province ( Riau ) . Kepri listed as a contributor of tourist destinations in Indonesia No. 3 . More than 96 % of the Riau Islands is the ocean . It makes Kepri prioritize maritime sector as a superior tourist package .

TO BINTAN : 
1 ) Flights to Tanjungpinang ( Bintan ) :You can go to Bintan by plane , there are 2 pernerbangan of Jakarta , the Lion and Sriwijaya .

2 ) crossing to BintanThere are several ports that you can use to get to Bintan , namely :* Jakarta ( Tanjung Priok )You can use Pelni ship from Jakarta to Tanjung Priok Port Kijang Bintan .* BatamFrom Telaga harbor Punggur ( Batam ) to the port of Sri Bintan Pura ( Tanjungpinang )* SingaporeFrom Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal heading to Sri Bintan Pura port ( Tanjungpinang ) and Bandar Bentan Telani . 


TOUR PLACE 
1 ) Beach

Personality has a long coastline and gentle with warm , white sand . This beach has been a favorite arena BGI lovers of water sports , such as : Kite Surfing , Banana boat , snorkeling , diving etc. . if not tired / exhausted , sunbathing or a leisurely walk along the beach are activities that are not less fun .

2 ) Mangrove Tour 

Traveled down mangroves gives sensation , here you can find snakes , lizards and various other flora horse's bit . And at night you can see the fireflies that bertebangan like a Christmas tree that the flickering .

3 ) Golf 

Bintan golf course located between the white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise water . This place serves the beautiful natural scenery include a mix of tropical forests and coconut clusters .

4 ) Penyengat Island 

Penyengat Island is one of the attractions in the Riau Islands . One could object that we are tough Great Mosque Sultan Riau, which is made from egg whites , the tombs of the kings ,AND MANY OTHER TRAVEL IS NOT FINISHED discussed ..if want to knows , we gladly will answer all 

Culinary 
The most famous culinary seafood , which fresh food and cheap.Let's let the traveler please jalan2 at this Bintan Island Bali dg ga lost .In addition to the streets of Bintan Island you also might as well cross into Singapore or Malaysia .

Five Best Cultural Museum in Bali

 

Bali is famous for its beaches are very beautiful. However, this island also has another uniqueness, which is rich in culture.

Most Balinese culture is stored in the museum-the museum. Following a review of the best museums in Bali

1. Puri Lukisan Museum 

This painting palace displays a collection of modern Balinese paintings. As you enter the museum consists of three buildings, you can see how the style of painting in Bali since the 1930s until today.

Although it is not like painting, the museum is still worth a visit as it is located in the middle of a green garden with lotus ponds cool. Castle Painting is located in the center of Ubud, and is open from 08:00 until 16:00. 10,000 entry ticket price per person.


2. Kerang Bali Museum

Here, you will find the shells in various shapes and sizes. This museum is a three-storey building with an area of ??1,500 square meters. Mr. Stephen, the owner of the museum itself which complements the collection of shells in it. He was collecting shells from around the world exhibit. Shell Museum is located in Kuta Bali.


3. House of Masks and Puppets Setia Darma

This museum is one of the newest museums in Bali, which has a collection of masks and 4,700 1,200 dolls from various regions in Indonesia, Asia, and Africa. Some dolls and masks here also has sinister designs. The museum is located in the hills, a few kilometers south of Ubud. The museum is also often the place for various cultural activities.

4. Agun Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)

ARMA is not only a museum, resort and restaurant also contains a collection of paintings with traditional Balinese style. However, the similarity of the paintings are all have an influence on the German painter Walter Spies. ARMA is located in Ubud, if you visit the museum at 15:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and 10:30 to 12:00 on weekends, you can watch the kids from nearby villages practicing traditional Balinese dance.


5. Subak Museum

Subak is the name of irrigation systems used in the rice fields of Bali. Well, Subak Museum is to tell the details of the irrigation system. You'll find a miniature of Subak in this museum, and introduced to all the activities associated with water control system, start creating and managing irrigation and cleaning up the rice harvest. Subak Museum is located in the village Senggulan, two kilometers east of Tabanan.

Mattojang, Giant Swing from Bugis

 

Mattojang game giant swing is made ​​of two pieces of high cottonwood tree , then place consists of a rattan swing . For traditional Bugis society is part of a series of traditional ceremonies Sao King of the washing heirlooms heritage White Kulo . However, over the development period , Mattojang no longer held when the ceremony Sao King held , but custom games Bugis people also held to enliven the parties of certain customs like the Harvest celebrations , celebration , celebration of marriage or the birth of a baby .

Tradition Mattojang Giant Swing Land BugisSelain as a game , Mattojang also a series of the healing process . For the Bugis community , someone who has forgotten their ancestors or certain cultural rituals then he will be exposed to strange diseases . It could be lead to insanity . If in case it happens then that person must first undergo the ritual process . Beginning of treatment by Sanro ' or shaman , the implementation of traditional ceremonies , and thanksgiving . After all this process then the ill person in Tojang . The purpose of this is to throw mattojang disease lodged in the body of the patient . With a body swinging in the air of the disease is expected to fly out and back again .

In order linguistic Bugis , Mattojang derived from the word meaning Tojang swing . In other terms Bugis called Mappare . Mappare comes from the word that means the same as Pare Tojang the swing . In kutural in Bugis society Mattojang term is defined as a game swinging or swaying .

Birth of custom game Mattojang not be separated from a very powerful myth believed by Bugis society today that Mattojang is a process that is the first of human descent from Guru Botting Langi ' ( Descent Batara ' Teacher of Foreign Khayangan to Earth ) . Batara ' Teachers in Bugis culture myth is the grandmother of Sawerigading . Sawerigading himself is the father of La Galigo , Bugis mythological figure who spawned the famous monumental masterpiece in the world of the book La Galigo .

Tradition Mattojang Giant Swing Land BugisAccording to the public trust Bugis descent Guru procession from the country Khayangan using Pulaweng Tojang which means gold swing . This myth was later developed and became part of the traditional procession . As one way to preserve this trust then made custom game Mattojang which later evolved into the game of the people .

To do Mattojang game or swinging , it takes four large bamboo sticks ( bamboo betung ) whose height is approximately 10 meters . Every two crossed bamboo poles fitted with bring the two ends of the atasya . then a length of bamboo about six feet above the transverse mounted bamboo stand as a buffer rope swing . To manufacture these swing pole , can also use betel nut trunks that have been cut with the same size . Then the rope swing used for dried buffalo leather and woven to form a rope . But this time the use of a rope swing many are using iron chains .

Once the poles and rope swing is completed , the next step is to make Tudangeng or holder . Tudangeng made ​​of boards as the seat will swivel . Furthermore, the Peppa installed a rope that serves as a traction device . When the event was held Mattojang , someone who wants to rise to the top tudangeng first have are guy wearing . Afterwards, he could at tojang . the audience in attendance at the event venue can also climb to the top of Tudangeng it in turns to be swung . Peppa drawn by two men or women to swing the person who is sitting on Tudangeng .

Mattojang philosophically significant in a Bugis community trust calming the soul . People who do Mattojang will calm his soul like a sleeping baby on the swing . He would feel like without the burden hovering in the air.Meanwhile mattojang at weddings held in the offspring of the king's son ( Karaeng ) is still attached to Pangkep society that still adhere to customs.

The Beautiful of Ternate

I will discuss about a small town in the eastern part , precisely in North Maluku, 

 

Ternate ... 

Most Indonesian society is still not done too know the city of Ternate , Ambon only they know , which is located in Maluku . Ternate is a city of the empire and still survive until now ,

The above are some of the photos of sultanate of Ternate , ,In ternate there are several places of nautical tourism does not take long to adopt it , in fact there is a hotel located in swering / kadatong Tidore , which are located very close to ATW diving snorkeling spot , so if you stay at the hotel , enjoying the scenery when going down marine living qta bring snorkeling equipment , walking , and stay nyebur to enjoy the underwater scenery , ,

                                                    
For those who like history traveled , in ternate there are also several historical relics of the colonial era in advance , eg fortress Toloko , and monuments of Japan                                                          
  
Ternate there are also several marine tourism which could spoil the eye , one of which Holl , Holl Alone Sulamadaha located near the coast , in order to achieve their own Holl we had to walk from the beach Sulamadaha through the trail , along the way we are in suguhi with a view of the sea is so beautiful , and Holl itself is not wonderful time , here is the appearance of Holl.

after Holl , we turn to the lake located in the middle of the " foot of Mount Gamalama in Ternate , Ternate people call LAKE Tolire , Tolire lake also has its own history for the people of Ternate ,The following sightings LAKE Tolire.

Sunrise at Puthuk Situmbu Borobudur

 

Puthuk Situmbu hill is one of the best spots to watch the Borobudur Sunrise from an altitude of 400 m above sea level. Warm sun morning fog reveal the Borobudur and the wake of the clash. its' Wonderfull...


The following breakdown of its
- motorcycle = Rp 40,000 - Rp 50,000, 
- if the rental car from jogja can go directly to his place (for who knows his way)
- puthuk hill-admission situmbu Rp 15,000.

Well, if you've been up there, not done the trip is over, you still have to climb the slippery footpath approximately 2 km (be careful), my advice is wear thick jackets and shoes, quite tiring about his ...
Arriving at the top of her, you just wait for the appearance of the morning sun will warm you all, and stunning looks majestic BOROBUDUR dri above. and views of the volcano looks dashing sunlit stands a sunny morning.

and here is some view :

What a beautiful view,. :)

Tourism in Solo

City that once led by Jokowi who is now the governor of Jakarta , has a double-decker bus which is specifically used untukk around town . The name bus is a bus Werkudara . There are also places that serve as Citywalk which means a motor vehicle shall not pass . as in Jalan Slamet Riyadi , Independence Pioneer Road . What are the tourist attractions in Solo interest to visit .

1 . The Palace of Surakartahadiningrat Sultanate
Palace which was founded in 1744 by His Majesty 's Pakubuwono II teletak near the main square of Surakarta . The palace is open daily to the public . In the courtyard of the palace of the sandy area and turns the sand taken from the southern ocean . Inside the museum there is a place to store goods relics that tell the history of the city of Solo as horse-drawn carriages , the previous king of kings clothing , and equipment of war . We can explore this using the Solo palace atapun with running your own .

2 . The Palace of Mangkunegaran Sultanate 
The palace is the residence of Sri Paduka Mangkunagara established in 1757 . The shape is like a temple palace Mangkunegaran present, but with a smaller size . The building is made ​​of teak wood intact . In this place we can see various historical collection equipment are like dance , puppets , gamelan and other historical goods .


In addition to the above, there are several places of historical sights such as :

- Sukuh
- Cetho 
- Primitive human Museum in Sangiran Sragen 
- Hadi Batik Museum Ancient Danar

  
Nature Places in Solo 
- Solo River 
- Grojogan Sewu waterfall 
- Waterfall Mountain Segoro 
- Waterfalls Parang Ijo 
- Mountains of Tawang Mangu 
- The one on the mountain Kemukus Sragen 
- Gajah Mungkur 
- SSB (Solo Selo Borobudur ) 
- Sondokoro 
- Parks of Balekambang
 
Shopping Places in Solo 
- Solo Square ( Mall in Solo ) 
- Klewer Traditional Market 
- The buy cheap batik 
- Triwindu Market ( Antiques Market ) 
- Kampung Batik Laweyan 
- Notoharjo Klitikhan market . 
- Keris market and souvenirs North Square Kraton Solo.

For Solo culinary specialties we could try :
- Timlo RiceHIK ( Sort of this famous shop in Jogja ) 
- Tengkleng 
- Notosuman pancake ( although many branches outside the city ) 
- Rice Liwet located along Jl Slamet Riyadi 
- Sate pufferfish ( minced mutton coated cow gut / fat and burnt ) 
- Sate kere ( satay made ​​from tempeh deflated )Pure Cow's Milk

Hunting Dolphins In The Wild

Surely many of us who 've seen dolphins , either at the zoo , aquarium , or even of documentary films . but I 'm sure not many people see dolphins darting and dancing in the sea off their original habitat . see dolphins swimming alongside your boat carefree and they close beside our boat is a very pleasant experience and will never be forgotten .

This time I will share where we can find a Spot in Indonesia can see instantly The dolphins in their natural habitat , there are several locations in Indonesia, which we could easily see hundreds and even thousands of dolphins next to our boat . Do not be surprised dolphins suddenly appeared beside the boat.for who wanna see the dolphins can directly visit Kiluan Bay of Lampung , yes here , if we're lucky we could see thousands of The dolphins dancing and wild-free .

The Gulf of Kiluan

To go to the Bay of Jakarta Kiluan we have to pass the road trip , the distance to Kiluan of Bandar Lampung takes 4 times as impassable terrain is quite damaged . able to stay there on the island or on the mainland Kiluan, Kiluan bay . I strongly recommend to stay in the Gulf Kiluannya because Kiluan Island accommodation is very poor and uncomfortable . to be able to see these dolphins should be an early morning departure by boat Ketinting at 6 am , and the long journey to the middle of the sea around 1hour . well if it is ready prepared for sea ketengah can surprise anyone knows dolphin swimming dolphin appears beside your long-tail boat .

To be able to see dolphins in the Gulf of Kiluan , we have to leave early in the morning .The herd of wild dolphins under the sea free diving coupled with a white sandy beach with clear blue sky background is Kiluan Bay 's main Destinations representing full of natural beauty Kiluan Bay . Kiluan Gulf function as a migration path from the two types of dolphins , the dolphins bottle - nose and Spinner dolphins . The number of dolphins is very amazing because Kiluan through the Gulf is expected to reach thousands , one of the greatest amount of migration of dolphins in the world . and around the Gulf Coast Kiluan also two species of sea turtle nesting site , which is green and hawksbill turtles .

The dolphins jump and dance on the water , very rare sight for sore eyes . The Gulf of Kiluan have two types of dolphins dolphins , and sometimes they are easier to find because there are many of them. Dolphins are also creatures who love to play and they were happy to approach the ship , call and say hello to the guests who have come to friendly . The Kiluan Bay we could see the dolphins using a long-tail boat , boat market is relatively small and only fit a maximum of 4 people. advised to bring a raincoat if it suddenly rains when we sail .

Enjoy the moment with dolphins is a very pleasant experience . Although the number of dolphins in the Gulf Kiluan still very much , but often also a friend of a friend who came here they have not been fortunate enough to meet with The dolphins . yes indeed no one can be sure here will surely meet dolphins . My suggestion Stay 2 nights here , if today could not possibly meet the next day we could meet with them again . Do dolphin dolphins enjoy survived in the wild . 

Lovina Beach

The dolphins was greeted Travelers who arrive in Bali Lovina Beach . Bali Lovina Beach can be regarded as his home The dolphins , because it is an opportunity here for us to meet dolphins in the wild Nature is still very large . different from Lampung Kiluan Bay we were lucky to meet with their profits .

Dawn opportunities when we go to meet the larger dolphins . Famous beaches located in the north of the island of Bali , the characters here is slightly different sand beach coast bali other woods because his black sand . In addition it is very well known in this Lovina Beach is every morning we could see a bunch of Fish Dolphin - Dolphins are playing on the beach , to see dolphins dolphin we can hire a fishing boat that can be ordered in a hotel room or directly to the fishermen . Do not forget to bring a telephoto lens and wide , because it could have dolphin dolphins suddenly appeared beside you .The second spot Kiluan Bay and Bali Lovina Beach is a well-known spot we could find The dolphins, actually there are many spots spots in Indonesia, which we easily find dolphins . but constrained by akomdasi and transportation to the venue is still difficult . from most locations watch wild dolphins at both of these centers can be accessed . 

Some tips for photographing The dolphins. 
1 . If there is a Tele lens do not forget to carry, because they often appear dolphins away from our position . 
2 . When visiting the destinations above do not just one day , but Stay 2 days . such that if the first day we can not we can have more time the next day . usually on the second day we could get a dolphin . 
3 . His name is also a wild dolphin , there is no guarantee we could see dolphins due to changes in habitat and nature . chance we could see the remains of 50-50 and a lot of praying yes