Enjoying The Beauty of Karo

Being situated about 600-1400 m above the sea level, made the temperature of Karo Regency of North Sumatra is quid cool, it is around 16-17 C with the humidity around 28%. Entering Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang regency, the cold air began to ambush the skin. Sibolangit subdistrict is a border region of Deli Serdang and Karo Regency.

Karo regency is located about 77 Km from Medan city, the capital of North Sumatera. This Karo area has two active volcanoes, Mount Sinabung and Sibayaak. There was also the Bukit Barisan which adds more the charm of natural scenery of Karo Regency. Bukit Barisan mountains stretching across the island of Sumatra.

Karo district has many interesting place such as hot water bathing in Debuk-Debuk, Lau Kawar Lake in Lau Kawar village (Simpang Empat subdistrict), the famous cities are Berastagi and Kabanjahe. Berastagi is one of tourist town in North Sumatera that very famous for their agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, and beverage products that is Marquisa Juice which known until the entire archipelago.

Karo also has two waterfalls. Sipiso-piso and Sikulikap, Gundaling Hill, in District Berastagi, already famous as the peak area that is often crowded by tourists. From the plains Gundaling, natural scenery that is so cool to be seen are the backdrop of Mount Sinabung and Sibayak. Here the horses or carts is a typical transportation.

Karo also exploit the panorama of Lake Toba from Tongging region, and of course Lake Toba, covering several districts in North Sumatra.

There is also Lake Lau Kawar, the lake at the foot of Mount Sinabung. This area became a favorite area for students and families to enjoy the evening with a campfire burning and sleep in tents. Nature lovers who want to climb Mount Sinabung often, through Lau Kawar.

Entering the Karo Regency, you'll be greeted by a roasted corn stalls. This location is popularly called Panatapan. Shop built on the edge of the steep winding path. This area is an option for visitors to unwind or simply freshen up from the seat of the vehicle.

The Beauty of USAT Liberty Ship Wreck in Tulamben

Hello divers, you can talk about the beautiful ship wreck in various parts of Indonesia. For example in the Pulau Seribu (Jakarta), the Galangal Island (Billiton), or Mansinam Island (Manokwari). But the wreck in Tulamben, Bali, is also interesting.

What's so amazing? Wreck on Tulamben waters have been so different alias overgrown with colorful corals. And including other marine life that live among the ruins of an old iron ship.

There are three advantages in Tulamben dive spot. First, the distance is not too far away to the beach, only about 15 meters. Second, the current is not too heavy, making it easier for divers to move and go into the wreck. Third, the divers could feed the fish in the sea floor, but it is against the rule of conservation.

The Liberty ship wreck is the most visited diving site of Bali at a perfect depth for scuba diving ranging from 2.5 meters down to 29 meters. There are a couple of impressive swim throughs, but one must be cautious because the structure of the wreck is unstable, every year parts collapse. An amazing growth of encrusting animals cover the wreck, marine biologists estimate that about 400 different species of reef fish live on the Liberty. It is not usual for this site to be visited by big pelagic species.

To go to Tulamben it took two hours if you bring your own car from Sanur area or within about 100 kilometers from Denpasar. If you want to dive, do not bother carrying diving equipment. Available at Tulamben diving equipment ranging from snorkel, mask, fins, BCD, regulator, wet suit up. There is also the professional guide or dive master. Simply pay Rp 600.000 (U.S $60) for them.

SS Liberty Glo was built at American International Shipbuilding at Hog Island in Philadelphia during World War I, but was completed after the November 1918 armistice. While off the Dutch coast in December 1919, she struck a mine which broke her in two, but the after part of the vessel remained afloat and was repaired. She served as a civilian cargo ship during World War II and was scrapped in 1950 in Baltimore.

Some crew members rescued by the Dutch destroyers, HNLMS Van Ghent. But the fateful, this "iron floating" could not be brought to Singaraja and eventually sank in the waters of Tulamben until now. USAT Liberty Glo was originally located only in the depth of 8 meters, but when Mount Agung erupted in 1963, the ship moved to a depth of 35 meters above sea level.

5 Hidden Beach in Bali

Bali is not only a Kuta Beach or Sanur. The Island of the Gods is also has a row of other beaches that unspoiled by tourists. Want to know what the hidden beach? This is the answer.

1. Balangan Beach

In contrast to Dreamland, which is controlled by the resort, beach Balangan enlivened by shops thay owned by local people, serving local beer and instant noodles. For stays, Balangan provide cheap hostels with no air conditioning.

Stretch of white sand with the roar of the waves are not too heavy to make Balangan suitable for novice surfers. Moreover Balangan provide a surf school with a number of instructors who will accompany you to play on the waves.

For those of you who do not dare to surf, get to spend time with building a sand castle or lazing on the bed hanging. However you must provide footwear if you want down the reef. Because the mossy rocks are sharp and make it slippery and dangerous.

To get there, you can pass the path from the Ngurah Rai to Nusa Dua. Then navigate the vehicle to Uluwatu, then turn right. After 10 minutes, you will find directions to Balangan.

2. Geger Beach

For sun-seekers who want to sunbathe, this beach is perfect. By hiring a deck chair for Rp 20.000 (U.S $2), you can sunbathe all day. You even allowed to undress the top aka topless.

Geger Coast, you'll find sparkling green-blue water. The waves are calm and gentle rolling too tempting for a swim.

And if you love sports, thick and soft sand that has hardened can be a beach volleyball court. At certain hours, you can also see the seaweed farmers to harvest the plant.

Although it has been available to local restaurants, not a few merchants who peddle snacks on the beach with friendly price and negotiable.

Location Geger Beach is only five minutes from Nusa Dua golf course, next to St. Regis Resort Nusa Dua, making it easy to visit.

3. Bias Tunggal Beach

Also known as Pantai Kecil (Little Beach), this place is relatively empty of visitors. Except for them the nature explorers.

Bias Tunggal Beach is located near the beach Bai. To achieve this, you have to down a rocky road as far as 500 meters. And when you get there, you'll find the blue-green water with swaying palm trees.

Even there you can watch the boat traffic in Padang Bai who will or have been from Lombok and the Gili Islands. To achieve this, you must go to the ferry terminal Padang Bai. From there, walk to the east, past the hill, until you find a bay.

4. Ungasan Beach

Located in the southernmost area of Bali, this beach is one the most beautiful locations. Unfortunately, to enjoy the view, you have to spend for an entrance fee, around Rp 250.000 or about U.S $25.

Although paid, scenery and adventure down the cliff to the beach will be worth it. In fact, at low tide, you can play on the beach in comfort.

If you are not staying at the resort Karma Kandara or Bayan Tree, you can stay overnight in Nammos Beach Club. And to achieve it, you can use a taxi to the resort Karma Kandara at a cost of about Rp 150.000 or about U.S $15.

5. Amed Beach

Unlike the beaches in Bali in general, will not be found in Amed white sand. However you can enjoy the rest of the grains of black volcanic sand.

In Amed, you will not find surfers because many local fishing boats there. But you can dive to see shipwrecks that sank in the vicinity Beach Lipah and Tulamben.

For snorkelers, reef and marine life is also not less interesting. And, for the angler, you can do hobbies with the locals.

Here you can also learn how to work the salt farmers. And at night, thousands of stars will envelop the sky.

From Ngurah Rai International Airport, you can go to Amed use a taxi at a rate of about Rp. 400 thousand or about U.S $40.

The Clock Tower in Bukittinggi

Clock Tower is the mascot of Bukittinggi. Enjoying Bukittinggi, would be more impressive while relaxing near the Clock Tower. Especially the area around the Clock Tower features a comfortable and pretty garden area with some trees that shade the seat is equipped to relax and enjoy the city.

In the morning, from the Clock Tower area, Singgalang Mountain, and Mount Marapi clearly seen. At night, the Clock Tower area also never quiet. Park Clock Tower is equipped with lights that dim garden, adding to the beauty of the Clock Tower.

Visitors can enjoy the cool air while eating corn on the cob and grilled bananas. However, beneath it, probably not much to know, since founded in colonial times, the Clock Tower was never out of the hands of rulers.

Clock Tower was built in 1926 by city architect named Yazid with Sutan Dental Ameh. At that time, or the Secretary of Bukittinggi controleur held by Rook Maker receives the prize four large clocks with respective diameters of 80 centimeters from the Dutch queen. The four clocks were was imported from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, through the Bayur Gulf ports.

Rook Maker asking architects to make city buildings to put the Clock Tower. Clock Tower was built at a cost of 3000 guilders. Clock Tower was built as high as 26 meters. Extensive ground-plan of the Clock Tower is a 13 x 4 meters. Clock Tower was built without using a framework of iron and mortar. Only mixtures of lime, egg white, and white sand.

The uniqueness of the Clock Tower was misspelled four Roman numerals ("IV") on each clocks is written "IIII" instead of the traditional Roman number "IV". Machine Clock Tower is moving mechanically.

Because of the famous of Clock Tower, made any ruling regime also has the power to the Clock Tower. This is seen on the roof of the Clock Tower which has experienced three times the corresponding change of the regime.

In the Dutch colonial era, at the top of the Clock Tower has put the chicken statue facing east. This is said to describe the village children who do not understand look at the clock and just rely on time with a rooster crowing in the morning.

In the Japanese occupation, the top of the Clock Tower was replaced with a pagoda. Meanwhile, after the independence of Indonesia, the peak shape is the Minangkabau bagonjong roof.

Does not end there. In the regional autonomy as now, the Clock Tower is also trying to keep control by local authorities.

Clock Tower area's most crowded and congested on the eve of new year for city residents and tourists waiting for the moment it's the turn of the year to hear the beat of the Clock Tower and see the seconds on the clock past the Clock Tower 00:00 AM. No less than 20 thousand visitors came to the Bukittinggi, and they crowded the Clock Tower area to wait for the seconds turn of the year in front of the Clock Tower and celebrate with great fanfare.

In Bukittinggi, you not only see the Clock Tower. There are many tourist areas in the city near the Clock Tower, even can be visited on foot. As canyon Sianok, Tunnel Holes Japan, and enjoy the panoramic Bukittinggi in Fort de Kock.

4 High Mountain of Sumatera

1. Mount Kerinci (3805 m) in Jambi

Mount Kerinci (also spelled "Kerintji", and known as the Mount Gadang, Volcano Kurinci, Kerinchi, Korinci, or Peak Indrapura) is the highest mountain in Sumatra, and the highest peak in Indonesia after Papua. Mount Kerinci is located in Bukit Barisan Mountains, near the west coast, and is located approximately 130 km south of Padang. The mountain is surrounded by dense forests of Kerinci Seblat National Park and is the habitat of Sumatran tigers and Sumatran rhinoceros.

Kerinci is still active and last erupted in 2009.

2. Mount Leuser (3172 m) in Aceh

Mount Leuser with a height of 3404 m is the highest mountain in Aceh, Indonesia. Mount Leuser is located in southeast Aceh, near the border with North Sumatra. Mount Leuser National Park is located in the Gunung Leuser who took the name of this mountain as its name. While the Mount Leuser National Park and the surrounding area known as the Leuser Ecosystem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3. Mount Dempo (3159 m) in South Sumatra

Mount Dempo is located in the border province of South Sumatra and Bengkulu provinces. To reach the nearest village, first you have to reach the town of Pagar Alam, approximately 7 hour road trip from Palembang. From the South Sumatra capital of many buses are available at Pagar Alam. Or if you are from Jakarta, prior to riding the bus or Padang Bengkulu majors, and fell in Lahat.

4. Talamau mountain (2.912 m) of West Sumatra

Talamau Mountain is a mountain located in West Pasaman, West Sumatra Province, adjacent to Mount Pasaman. The highest mountain in the province of West Sumatra has a height of 2.920 meters, including the type of volcano is not active.

3 High Mountain in Java

1. Mount Semeru (3676m)

Mount Semeru is the highest volcano in Indonesia, with a height of 3676 meters above sea level. The crater at the summit of Mount Semeru is known by the name Jonggring Saloko.

The position of this mountain region situated between the administration and Lumajang Malang Regency, with its geographical position between 8 ° 06 'South Latitude and 120 ° 55' East Longitude.

In 1913 and 1946 Crater Jonggring Saloka have dome with a height of 3744.8 M until the end of November 1973. To the south, the dome is to break the edge of the crater caused lava flow leads to the south and covers an area Pronojiwo Candipuro in Lumajang.

2. Mount Slamet (3432m)

Mount Slamet (3432 meter) volcano is located in Java Island, Indonesia. The mountain is located on the border Brebes, Banyumas, Purbalingga, and District Immigration Office, Central Java Province, and was the highest in Central Java and the second highest on the island of Java. There are four craters on top of them are active.
Last activity was in May 2009 and until June.

3. Arjuno mountain (3339m)

Arjuno Mountain is located in Malang, East Java, Strato-type with a height of 3339 m above sea level and is under the management Tahura Soeryo Raden. Usually this is accomplished mountain climb of the three points are well known, from Lawang, Tretes and Batu.

Arjuno mountain adjacent to the Mount Welirang. The peak of Mount Arjuno located on the same ridge of mountain peaks Welirang. Apart from the above two places climb Mount Arjuno can be from different directions. Mountain, located west of Batu, Malang - East Java is also one of the climbing destination. Besides the high that has reached more than 3000 meters, this mountain there are several attractions. One of them is a waterfall attraction Grandfather Bodo is also one route to the summit of Mount Arjuna. Despite the attraction other than Kakek Bodo waterfall, there is also another waterfall, but the tourists rarely visit another waterfall, possibly because the location of tourist facilities and lack of support.

Been to Fort Marlborough

The Fort Marlborough was built in 1714 by the British Governor, Joseph Collet, is located near Long Beach, Bengkulu Province. Construction of the Fort Marlborough lasted for five years until 1719.

The fortress is still sturdy, though was renovated in 1984 is comprised of prisons, military barracks, ammunition storage facilities, offices, and underground tunnels. Southeast Asia's largest fortress made by England was once a place of detention of the first Indonesian President, Sukarno, when he was exiled to Bengkulu.

Interestingly, when viewed from above, the fortress which occupies an area of 3.5 hectares is shaped tortoise. The main entrance surrounded by wide moat which is connected by bridge to the inner gate. Construction of the building itself is very strong that shows the greatness of the British architectural design at the time.