6 Buku yang Menginspirasi untuk Traveling

Diambil dari salah satu posting saya di sini."Don’t tell me how educated you are,tell me how much you’ve traveled." — MohammedBeberapa tahun belakangan ini banyak muncul buku-buku bertopik backpacking atau budget traveling. Apa sih sebenarnya arti "backpacking"?Menurut wikipedia, definisi "backpacking" adalah: "Backpacking is a term that has historically been used to denote a form of low-cost, independent international travel. Terms such as independent travel and/or budget travel are often used interchangeably with backpacking. The factors that traditionally differentiate backpacking from other forms of tourism include but are not limited to the following: use of public transport as a means of travel, preference of youth hostels to traditional...

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Enjoy the breeze of Singkarak Lake

West Sumatra, was awarded with the natural beauty of the hills that line the lake hollows. In addition Maninjau Lake, there is another beautiful lake in West Sumatra, clear and calm named Lake Singkarak. Singakarak Lake area size about 129.69 km with a depth of 36.5 meters above sea level and link the two district areas of Tanah Datar and Solok.Singkarak Lake, which is the second largest lake in Sumatra, after Lake Toba is upstream from the river Batang Ombilin. From the lake Singakarak, Batang Ombilin flow and split the rice field area, and become a important source of irrigation for agricultural land. The water of Singkarak lake, also a power of generator that channeled through the tunnel into the surrounding of Bukit Barisan. If your visit...

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Eksibisi Banksy

Posting tamu oleh : Dhitta Puti SarasvatiSaya belum sempat mengunjungi museum kota Bristol sejak museum dirombak khusus untuk eksibisi karya-karya Banksy. Eksibisi ini akan berakhir pada 31 Agustus, dan saya tampaknya harus menyempatkan diri ke sana. Banksy seperti yang telah saya ceritakan sebelumnya merupakan salah satu seniman grafiti yang berasal dari Bristol. Tak banyak yang tahu siapa dia sebenarnya. Karya-karyanya cenderung merupakan kritik sosial, terhadap berbagai isu di dunia. Ia juga pernah membuat grafiti di tembok Palestina, sebagai sebuah aksi protes terhadap konflik yang terjadi di sana.Yang menarik dari eksibisi Banksy di Bristol kali ini adalah bahwa persiapannya dilakukan secara rahasia. Yang tahu bahwa Banksy akan melakukan...

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Tips for Traveling to West Sumatra

If you visit West Sumatra, then here are some things you can consider to make your trip more enjoyable.1. If you wish to consume alcohol beverages, you should only do it at the bar or hotel. Don’t doing that in public places, because local peoples will stay away from you, or maybe they away you go.2. If you bathe or swim in a public place, you should not wear bikinis. Use a bathing suit that covers your thighs and torso perfectly. Or you can try the traditional way, namely by using clothing or traditional cloth.3. On average, the peoples of West Sumatera are people who like to trade, so do not hesitate to haggle when you buy something.4. Minang society is people who are warm and friendly. They will be happy to assist you when you need help....

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Shopping in the city of Padang

If you visit West Sumatra, surely you will come first to the city of Padang. If you come through the Air Line, then you will land at Minangkabau International Airport (MIA). You can choose to stay back in the city of Padang. This will benefit you, because almost all Tourism destination in West Sumatra will be easily reached from the city of Padang.Right in the center of town, you can choose different hotels and high-class medium which is along the coast. From there, you can plan your next trip. You can also buy all your needs in advance, so that your journey easier. In the city of Padang, there are several modern market, you can visit. Among these are:1. Plaza AndalasLocated right in the center of Padang City, making Plaza Andalas was the...

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Payakumbuh City

Payakumbuh, is a city that known as one tourist destination in West Sumatra. Payakumbuh save many areas of visit places that present the amazing natural scenery. From Bukittinggi city, you only need to take overland travel for 30 minutes at a cost of approximately Rp. 20.000, -. You can view your travel itinerary in the city Payakumbuh, on the following ma...

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Visit Maninjau Lake

Maninjau Lake West Sumatra, is one of the most splendid lakes in Indonesia. This volcanic lake is situated more or less 461 meters above sea level. This lake, 100 m2 in size with the maximum depth of 500 meters, is associated with a legend. It is said that from the local folklore called "Bujang Sembilan" (roughly translates as "Nine Young Men"), one of these men died by plunging himself to the crater. The crater then expanded, forming a lake.Maninjau Lake has a five starred resort located on the top of a hill. With pleasant, inspiring sceneries, staying around Maninjau Lake will be a dazzling experience for you.Maninjau Village is located near the lake. Buya HAMKA, one of the most notable novelists in Indonesia, was born here. HAMKA wrote the...

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Bukittinggi City

Bukittinggi Cuty is your first destination on your visit to West Sumatra. This city is known as a tourism town in West Sumatera, because it has a lot of tourism places with the great number of tourist visits every traffic year . From the city of Padang, you could go to Bukittinggi with a tour bus trip, which can be easy found in at Minangkabau International Airport. You would travel for 70 minutes at a cost of approximately Rp. 50.000, - only. Here is a map of Bukittinggi that you can lea...

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Jam Gadang At Bukitinggi

Bukittinggi, maybe you have known about this place. But as information to you, Bukittinggi is one place that located in West Sumatera region. There have beautiful atmosphere and also cool temperature, so in the morning, evening or night, you still enjoying your activity to walk there. Moreover, you will feel easy to come at there. At this time, about transportation problem not difficult. Even, you can make use car rent if you need him. Before, if you ask about interest place at there, I feel you will enjoy when you have been at there. Because with friendly temperature, atmosphere, and also people that always smile if you say “Hello” at there, you will comfort.But if you like walk, Jam Gadang could become one place that must to visit when you...

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Padang City

This city is the first town you that will visit if you come to West Sumatra by air travel. You will land at Minangkabau International Airport. From Jakarta, you would travel for 75 minutes at a cost of approximately Rp. 600.000, -. From here you will find cheap transportation to get to Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh, or other cities in West Sumatra. You can also buy travel needs first in Padang.To facilitate your travel in Padang, you can learn the following maps:Padang Travel M...

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A guide For First Time Visit To West Sumatera

At First you will land in the capital of West Sumatra province, the city of Padang. Minangkabau International Airport, where you land, located 20 km outside the city of Padang. In this airport, landed the aircraft from not only are various domestic airlines, but also representatives of various foreign airlines, like Singapore by Tiger Airways, and Malaysia with Air Asia. So, you dont have to worry about the Minangkabau International Airport comfortability . Also do not have to worry about the distance of the airport to downtown. Although Minangkabau International Airport is located 23 KM northwest of Padang city, you'll find easy many options for cheap and safe to Padang, directly at the airport exit. Inexpensive way to get to the city of...

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West Sumatera

West Sumatra, is one of Indonesia's province located lengthwise on the several west coast of Sumatra island plus the Mentawai Islands: Siberut Island, Sipora Island, North Pagai Island, and South Pagai Island. an area, West Sumatra area is around 42,297.30 km2, and located at 98.00 ° 36.00 'E to 101.00 ° 53.00' E, and 0.00 ° 54.00 'N to 3:00 ° 30.00' S.West Sumatra landscape dominated by hills and mountains. Mountain Range in the province of West Sumatra is Mount Singgalang, Mount Marapi, Mount Pasaman, Mount Tandikek, and Mount Kerinci. In the central region of West Sumatra, there are some waters that became an important water source, the Lake Singkarak, Lake Maninjau, Lake Diatas, Lake Dibawah, and Lake Talang.If you are interested to...

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Ex-Link of Indo-Travel

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Lubang Japang (Japanese Hole) in Bukittinggi

"Lubang Jepang" or Japanese holes is a tunnel, the Japanese army built it around the second world war in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Indonesia. It have a length of approximately 1400 m (725 m because it is partially closed in 2004, 2 m wide and height about 3 m. Meanwhile, to enter and exit the tunnel there are 3 main door and 6 emergency door. There are 3 doors in the main road of Sianok Canyon, inthe Panorama Park and on the side of the Bung Hatta Palace ( Triarga Building).For now only one door that is used for the public, the doors located in Panorama Park, while the 2 doors and 6 doors emergency closed.In Lubang Japang alley there are some that ramify. Previously, the alleys used for various purposes, such as meeting place, a place to...

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About Traveling to Indonesia

Welcome to Traveling to Indonesia, a blog about the beauty of an island state, which is located right on the equator. Archipelago of Indonesia extends along 3.200 miles from west to east, with approximately 13.667 islands. Major islands among others are: Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Bali, Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua. Each island, has a cultural diversity and uniqueness of its own nature.Traveling to Indonesia, is a blog that will accompany you on your trip around Indonesia. Of course, a trip to Indonesia will give you a trip that promises a refreshing and pleasant experience. Traveling to Indonesia’s Blog is also going to give you some bid of interest places, locations and destinations, and events on your visit in Indonesia. The...

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