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Exploring Raja Ampat

Jumat, 15 Juni 2012 1 komentar


Right now Raja Ampat is being one of the most popular diving spot in the world. For me as the dive lovers, Raja Ampat is the right place to visit.
The place to be for the spoiled diver. Recognized as the richest reefs of the world. No where else can you see so many species of fish and corals in one dive. That and the fact that Raja Ampat is so remotly located, makes diving here among the best in the world.

There are several liveaboards through the area, but you can also go to the landbased, smack in the middle, Kri Eco Resort or the (more expensive and luxurious) Sorido Resort. Both owned by Max Ammer. Max pioneered the area and knows the best dive sites. 

9 Barang Aneh Yang Pernah Dibawa Penumpang Pesawat

Rabu, 06 Juni 2012 0 komentar

Pada saat check in di bandara, Kita tentunya sudah familiar dengan pertanyaan : Apakah anda membawa tas anda sendiri ?  Apakah ada seseorang yang menanyakan barang bawaan apa saja yang anda bawa ? Mungkin sudah saatnya petugas penerbangan harus  menyesuaikan pertanyaan-pertanyaan mereka ke penumpang jika mereka membaca kasus –kasus unik yang dilakukan oleh penumpang pesawat. Inilah 9 barang aneh yang pernah dibawa penumpang pesawat :

1. Eksperimen Ilmiah

 Di landasan udara Eppley, Nebraska seorang mahasiswa berhasil membuat diam semua orang yang ada di terminal karena mahasiswa tersebut kedapatan  membawa proyek ilmiah ke dalam pesawat penerbangan domestik. 9 penerbangan terpaksa ditunda karena insiden yang disebabkan oleh mahasiswa tersebut, dan para petugas bandara langsung mengevakuasi seluruh orang yang ada di dalam terminal. Pada akhirnya mahasiswa tersebut diizinkan terbang setelah petugas penjinak bom memastikan barang yang dibawa mahasiswa tersebut aman untuk dibawa terbang. 

2. Hewan Langka

Pada tahun 2002 penyelundup hewan ditangkap di Bandara Internasional Los Angeles karena tiba-tiba burung langka yang ada di dalam tasnya kabur dan terbang ke area bandara. Dan saat bagasi orang itu diperiksa, ternyata banyak ditemukan spesies langka di dalamnya. Karena kejadian itu penyelundup hewan tersebut langsung dijebloskan ke penjara.

3. Anak Harimau

Di tahun 2010 bandara Thailand menemukan anak harimau tersembunyi di dalam tas seorang perempuan. Untuk menyamarkan anak harimau tersebut, sang perempuan mengeliling anak harimau tersebut dengan boneka harimau. Perempuan yang hendak berangkat ke Iran tersebut mengaku kalau tas itu bukan milik dia.

4. Barang Peninggalan Mesir Kuno

Pada awal 2012 sepasang suami istri asal Inggris ditangkap oleh kepolisian Mesir karena mencoba untuk menyelundupkan barang peninggalan Mesir kuno ke luar Mesir. Suami istri tersebut ditangkap di Bandara Luxor ketika bagasi pasangan suami istri tersebut diperiksa, ditemukan beberapa patung, gerabah, dan koin perunggu. Tapi sampai sekarang belum jelas nasib kedua suami istri tersebut.

5. Ikan Tropis

Saat petugas bea cukai di Melbourne mendengar suara aneh dari balik baju seorang wanita yang baru saja turun dari pesawat, tiba-tiba mereka menjadi curiga dengan wanita tersebut. Lalu wanita itu diperiksa oleh petugas, dan benar saja ditemukan beberapa kantong plastik yang berisi ikan tropis di balik baju wanita tersebut. Agak aneh memang kalau wanita itu betah memakai rok yang di dalamnya terselip kantung plastik berisi ikan tropis.

Akibat ulahnya, wanita itu dihukum dengan melakukan layanan masyarakat selama 9 bulan.

6. Kantung Pasir Dari Pulau Grenada

Staff Virgin Atlantic geleng-geleng kepala melihat tingkah sepasang penumpang yang ketahuan membawa sekantung tas berisi pasir beserta air lautnya yang diambil dari Pulau Grenada. Pasangan tersebut jatuh cinta di pulau tersebut, dan ingin membawa kenang-kenangan cinta mereka dari pulau tersebut.  

7. Kumbang Yang Dihiasi Permata

Pada tahun 2012 petugas bea cukai memberhentikan seorang wanita yang baru tiba dari Mexico. Di dada wanita tersebut tertempel seekor kumbang hidup yang dihiasi dengan emas, rubi, dan batu safir.

8. Setoples Mata Manusia

Pada November tahun 2007, bea cukai Inggris memberhentikan seorang penumpang, penumpang itu ditemukan memiliki toples yang berisi 10 bola mata manusia. Tidak ada informasi yang jelas alasan penumpang itu membawa setople bola mata manusia.

Dia ditanyai beberapa macam pertanyaan sebelum akhirnya dilepaskan.

9. Identitas

Ini pasti menjadi operasi penyamaran paling hebat di seluruh dunia. Seorang pria kulit putih terbang dari Hong Kong menuju ke Vancouver, Canada. Saat dia keluar pesawat, dia langsung bertransformasi menjadi pria muda berwajah Asia.

Orang itu memakai topeng silikon dan meminjam passport untuk mendapat akses masuk ke pesawat. Dia juga merubah gayanya menjadi lebih tua untuk menghindari menarik perhatian penumpang lain. Di tengah penerbangan, pria itu masuk ke toilet dan pada saat keluar muka orang itu langsung berubah menjadi muda.
Pada saat mendarat, pria itu langsung diinterogasi oleh petugas. Setelah diselidiki ternyata pria itu melakukan penyamaran dengan alasan meminta suaka politik di Kanada.   

Travellers Financial Tips

Kamis, 03 Mei 2012 0 komentar


While vacations serve as great breaks from the daily grind of the working world, they can often make a larger dent in your pocketbook than planned. And, if you don't take a few precautions to protect your finances while traveling, especially abroad, you could fall victim to theft, fraud and a lot of headaches trying to recover your expenses.
Following are top financial tips for travelers :

Handling Credit, Debit and Travel Cards
1.        Always while traveling abroad, take different credit cards, some local currency, a few traveler’s checks and a few US dollars. You’ll be prepared to pay for items where your credit cards aren’t accepted. You’ll also be prepared to pay in the local currency even if currency exchange counters are not available.

2.       Before you travel, make a list of your credit card numbers, issuing bank names, expiry dates, customer service numbers, and emergency numbers. Print this information out and keep it handy in your clothing or luggage just in case your wallet is stolen. Having the 1-800 toll-free numbers handy to call from wherever you are can relieve you of major headaches.

3.        Use your credit card to pay for goods as much as possible, unless the charges are too high. Carrying too much cash around is like asking for trouble. Your credit card is still safe, as long as you hang on it carefully and report theft immediately.

4.       Don’t charge up your credit card in advance before traveling. You might think that putting funds into your credit card means you won’t have to pay interest or charges. It doesn’t work that way.

Handling Cash
  5.     Don’t carry all your cash in your wallet. Stow away some cash in hidden pockets within your jacket, pants or dress. Keep some cash in your hands-on luggage while flying. This way, even if your wallet is stolen, you’ll have some cash to fall back on.
  6.    Keep a few notes in different currencies in your wallet if you are traveling to different regions abroad. For example, if you are traveling to Europe, keep a few Sterling Pounds, US Dollars and Euros with you. Some cash-only establishments are particular about the currency they accept.
  7.     Don’t exchange money at airports or railways stations; you won’t get a good exchange rate for your dollar.
  8.    Buy sufficient destination currency before you travel. This way, you can avoid the high fees and other hassles that areassociated with currency exchange.

Travelling Tips to Ubud

Selasa, 03 April 2012 0 komentar



Bali has become a top attraction to visit by tourist around the world. This is the most popular island in Indonesia. Which locations do you want to visit if you desire to go to Bali? If the answer is going to beach, try to make another plan. You can go to Ubud, Gianyar.

Don’t be afraid about the distance and accommodations. Since 1930s, Ubud has been becoming tour destination. Transportation, accommodation, and restaurants can be found easily in Ubud. Here are some travelling tips to Ubud.

Transportation

From Kuta, you can go to Ubud by Shuttle bus. The ticket costed Rp 50.000. Don’t go to Ubud by Taxi, it would be more expensive to reach there. If you want to reach Ubud by car, you can rent a car to be brought to Ubud.

Going Around in Ubud

There is no Taxi in Ubud. There is only local ‘taxi’ that seems like a rental car. You can find it in central Ubud, such as Jalan Monkey Forest or Jalan Raya Ubud.
Along the street you will find people offering their ‘taxi’, but don’t forget to bargain to get the deal. The alternative one is renting a bicycle or motorcycle.
There are 3 centers of the crowd in Ubud, they are Jalan Hanoman, Jalan Monkey Forest, and Jalan Raya Ubud.

Accomodations

The uniqueness of Ubud is having various accommodations even though their price is not different  totally.  Every accommodations offers an unique architecture and different experiences.
For low budget hotel, you can find hotel or homestay along  Jalan Monkey Forest or Jalan Raya Ubud. There are many cheap priced hotels around here.

Foods

 Bali’s foods upto Western culinary can be found in Ubud.  A growing up restaurant is Mexican food. You can taste Mexican menu at Nuri’s Taco, Burrito.
For Bali’s foods, you can visit Warung Enak and Warung Murni. For the cheap one of menu, just taste Kedewatan mix rice. And for relaxing, you can visit to cafes or lounge in Ubud.

Shopping
Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) becomes one of shopping destination, but you have to be smart in bargaining.  
Another shopping place is Pasar tegallalang. Close to Ubud, you can visit Pasar Seni Sukawati (Art Market).

Things To Do
There are many things you can do in Ubud. In the morning you can do Yoga at Yoga Center or even in Hotel you stay for.

Biking and hiking can be done also in Ubud. Or even, Rafting is a very nice activity.
For you who loves art, can be visiting 5 culturan themed museum. There is also Marketing themed museum, only one in the world. 

At night, you can watch and enjoy Wayang Kulit, Kecak Dance, and Legong Dance. There are many places providing dance shows, such as Pura Dalem and Puri Agung Saren. 

Travelling to Bali with Kids

Kamis, 29 Maret 2012 2 komentar

You have a children and desire to invite them going holiday to Bali, but you’re confused how to make them happy in Bali? Don’t worry, you will make them happy in Bali, because there are so many good accommodations and attractions in Bali, which is suitable for kids.
When you step your foot in Bali, you must be looking for Hotel or resort to stay. If you invite your children to Bali, you have to make deal with a hotel that is fit for your children to make them being comfortable when staying in hotel. In Bali there are some suitable hotels for children. The following list is some suitable hotels in Bali for children :

      1.       Club Med  in Nusa Dua
Being at the Club Med in Nusa Dua was outstanding fabulous and when we had to leave we felt sad, that our time there is over! Knowing that it is not far, we will for sure come back. A few times after check in, your children will be moved to the circus arena by a hotel staff to have some goes on the Trapeze. Your children will have a great swing on the Trapeze high over the ground. And many more games will make your children delighted.

      2.       Bali Eco Village
Bali Eco Village located in the mountains, close to a small village called Belok. Bali Eco Village has a lot to offer to families. Bali Eco Village surrounded by natural view, giving you and familie a peaceful situation during staying here.

      3.       Bali Eco Stay
Bali Eco Stay where rice paddies meets the jungle and you can still see the sea. For those who would like to experience a rich local Balinese village culture, surrounded by stunning organic rice fields, mountain fed streams, cascading waterfalls and spectacular views over treetops to the ocean. Nourish your body with Bali massages, sumptuous organic meals and pure mountain spring water. Enjoy the natural swimming pool and waterfall. 

      4.       Pondok Sari in Permuteran North Bali
Pondok Sari attrackts mostly divers and with an inhouse diving school, it is easy to enjoy the terrific underwater world of north Bali. Kids from the age of 12 years can learn to dive or if they are already experienced can go out on dives with their parents. the riffs around Ponkok Sari and Permuteran are wonderful and rich of unique sea life. But also if you not into diving, Pondok Sari has a lot to offer to families. With almost 40 rooms, which include 1 private villa, which is an old javanese house, which has been renovated and rebuild to be an outstanding antique holiday stay.

After finding the accomodations, try to invite your children to some interesting places or attractions in Bali. Actually for kids, they would like to visit some cultural places just like a museum. But in Bali, you don’t have to look for museum to visit, because there are many interesting and amazing places you will find. You can take your children to Temples or Pura, since Bali has scads of wonderful temples to visit. There are famous temples that tourists always visit if they are in Bali. Pura Tanah Lot and Pura Uluwatu are the two of some popular temples in Bali.

And of course, the activity that we should do is shopping . Your kids must be happy also if you invite them to shopping. They can buy some cute accessories in some souvenir shops such as sarongs, sashes, carved wooden owls, frogs, ducks, kites, musical instruments such as bamboo flues, drums and gangsa (small xylophones), toy outriggers, and Balinese music. Kids will have a great time picking out their own treasures to take back home.

 
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