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An irregularly shaped body with approximate maximum dimensions of 28 km (E-W) by 19 km (N-S) and a surface area of 10,400 ha, Lake Sentani is by far the largest of the Papua lakes. It is fed by a catchment area of about 600 km2 and has one outlet only, via the Jafuri and Tami rivers to the Pacific Ocean near the Papua New Guinea border. Lake Sentani, near Jayapura at the NE extremity of Irian Jaya, lies at an elevation of 73 m in a fault-controlled depression mainly in Mesozoic mafic and ultramafic rocks of the Cyclops Ophiolite Belt. It is bounded by the Cyclops Mountains block to the north and the lower-standing terrain of the New Guinea fold thrust belt to the south.
You’ll find Misool Eco Resort in a deliciously remote corner of the planet, in the southern part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia on a small private island, Batbitim. A half day’s journey from the nearest resort, Misool Eco Resort is one of the last true Paradise Islands. Fringed by powder-white beaches and protected by stunning clear lagoons and abundant reefs, you’ll find just eleven guest cottages, plus a restaurant – and some of the world’s richest & most awesome reefs to dive.
Klayar Beach is resides in Donorojo district, Pacitan Regency. It is about 35 km towards west Pacitan city. It can reach about 60 minutes from the city. Many rocks shaped like sphinx in Egypt. Klayar Beach with its dune has a distinctive feature from another. Its waves dashed against the rock spourting from the hole make sound like a bamboo flute. The springkling of waves rush to beach and out through the hole spurting about 7 meters high and has a sound like blowing bamboo flute.
Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located on the North side of Lake Toba, 24 kms from Kabanjahe. The 120 meters waterfall is visible from gazebos near the food and souvenir stands.
Baliem Valley in Wamena, Papua, which was surrounded by snowy mountains. Community Dani, Lani, and Yani there will offer you an adventure to cross directly to the villages. From Sogokmo villages Holesi, Seinma, and Ninia. If you’d climb mountains Jayawijaya, must cross the meadow and the River by suspension bridge Baliem.
Travel to district Makki and Perime, down the valleys of the vegetable garden and a beautiful village. If you have a prime power, you can go to summit Trikora and Carstensz. You can also visit the village of Kurulu which is about 50 km from Wamena and found the mummy of about 350 years old. Do not forget, various souvenir stone axes, traditional necklaces, tie chief, noken bag, until the water from the gourd, from the village of Kurulu.
Sunset in Tanah Lot. Tanah Lot means “Land in the Middle of the sea” in Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.
Weh Island. This most northwestern island of Indonesia offers truly world class diving with clear waters and impressive under water landscapes. Here, where the Andaman Sea meets the Indian Ocean, the deep waters and currents around the island sustain an unbelievable amount and variety of marine life, ranging from tiny critters to grand pelagic’s …
A peaceful, romantic hideaway in central Bali, Indonesia; Kupu Kupu Barong is nested in an green scenery and lush tropical garden of Ubud. The resort was named Kupu Kupu Barong because of the many beautiful butterflies seen fluttering from one plan to another around the resort. Kupu Kupu means butterfly and Barong means giant.
The Jatiluwih Rice Field Terraces explain the distinctive feature of the social and engineering system of Subak, which interrelates with the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana.
Must Do in Bali: Seafood dinner at Jimbaran beaches…. Feel the sands on your feet, feel the sea breeze and enjoy the flawless sunset.
Gong Cave has stalagtite and stalagmite that is said become the beautiful one in South-east Asian. It has about 256 m depth, beside that it also has 5 polls; Rogo Pool, Panguripan Pool, Jiwo Pool, Kamulyan Pool, and Ralung Nisto Pool.
