Indonesia's Recommended Places To Go To

Hi again!

As I posted yesterday, I'd like to post recommended places in Indonesia that you might want to go. Let's get to it.

If you seeking holiday in beautiful place/ gorgeous scenery/ exploring the nature, you might want to consider these places.

(Most people will recommend Bali, but Bali tends to be crowded of tourists, so, I'll recommend somewhere else)

1. Pulau Komodo (Komodo Island)

Pantai Pink Pulau Komodo (Komodo Island's Pink Beach)

Komodo Island was registered as one of World Heritage in 1986 and got into New Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011.These island offer you beautiful land and underwater view. You can do Trekking, Snorkeling , etc. I bet you want to take a selfie on Pink Beach! Don't worry, the color was made from super tiny pieces of corals that got washed up to the beach. Don't believe me ? Just google it.

2. Trio Gili

Gili, Lombok

Trio Gili are 3 beautiful islands in Lombok (Trio = 3).  They are Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Gili Trawangan is the most populer island since it bigger than those two islands. If you looking for peace, quiet place but still want to enjoy yourself, I recommend this place. As far as I know, there aren't so many people visit there yet.

3. Raja Ampat

Recently, Raja Ampat became so famous in Indonesia. Many Indonesian wanting to go there, but the ticket to go there is expensive and it is located in Papua, which is the east side of Indonesia. Raja Ampat also known as one of the best location for snorkeling. The Nature Conservancy said that 75% of Sea Creatures can be found in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat itself have several islands (Yes, I know. Indonesia have sooo many islands), but there are four main islands and they are Waigeo, Misool, Salawati and Batanta. Some people said that October and November are the perfect months to go because the weather and the waves is better. Loves the sea ? I recommend this place!

4.  Danau Sentani (Sentani Lake)

Danau Sentani is known as the biggest lake in Papua. Try to go there in July. They will host Danau Sentani's Festival which they do it once in a year. Many local cuisines and cultures shows will be there, so, remember July.

5. Taman Laut Bunaken (Bunaken Sea Garden)

Taman Laut Bunaken got registered as one of World Heritage by the UNESCO. So many sea creatures lives can be found there. This place have 30 spots for diving. You can dive while swimming with fishes and maybe touch them or sea the magical life of the sea without getting wet with submarine.
Can you guest the local cuisines are? I bet you know one of them.

6. Puncak Jayawijaya (Jayawijaya Peak)

Indonesia only have two seasons, which is Rainy and Dry Season. Thanks to be in the Tropical zone, we will never getting the coldness of the winter. But somestimes, we want to see the snow. Oh wait, we have the eternal snow! It is on the peak of Jayawijaya Mountain, it also called as Puncak Carstensz (Carstensz  Peak). 5,000 meters above the sea level, Jayawijaya mountain got into Seven Summits list. Okay, maybe not every Indonesian can see the eternal snow. Only the bravest and strongest hikers can defeat this mountain. Dare to hike ?

7. Tana Toraja

Hmm... Tana Toraja have many beautiful view and greenery. This place also have a strong ethnic stuffs and events, which many tourist get so curious about it. I think i can not explain too detail so, you might need to google it yourself. For me, I personally feel anxious about their strange culture. Tana Toraja people believes that when a person die, they might be just sick, so they inject some formalin into the corpse. Strange isn't it ? Even there is an article called Tana Toraja as " The Land of the Death that Lives. (?)". Click here for details.
Tana Toraja quite mysterious, but their culture makes the whole village participate in some events. That event usually open for public. Their cuisines also delicious. 


8.Candi Borobudur

Located in Jogjakarta (Jogja), Candi Borobudur is a complex temple registered as one of world wonders and world heritage in 1991.  If you go to Jogja and not visit this Candi, your trip is just not... not complete. There is Hollywood movie called "Java Heat" shot in there. There is also a place you need to go which is Malioboro.

Recently, thanks to Indonesia legendary romance movie called "Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2 " ("What's Wrong With Cinta i.e. Love? 2"), many Indonesian trying to some places that been shot in the movie. Click here for details.
I'd like to go there too, but, with who ??? I can't travel alone :p
Where are you Rangga ? I'm Cinta Kamu :)))

*Well, if you go to Jakarta, I might be able to guide you around. Especially if you want to do culinary trip. Hahaa. I love foods! Delicious FOOD!!!

Okay then, those places that i've mentioned are very worthy to visit. Even I want to go there too but, you know, money. I need to work first to safe some money. :(

See you again on my next post and thank you for reading this blog. Appreciated it.


Courtesy of pictures : anekatempatwisata.com