-:INDONESIA:- A Secret Heaven (some damn Breathtaking Pics!) [Archive] - Page 2

paradyto

September 24th, 2006, 07:14 AM

<<<<<<<<<< Sumatra starts on page 11 :)

Bintan Island,Riau, Indonesia

Bintan lsland is the largest of 3,200 islands in the Riau Archipelago and the 3rd largest of 27 provinces in Indonesia. Bintan is very close to the equator (Latitude 01.00N Longitude 104.00E) and has a tropical climate
thoughout the year. Bintan is accessible via a one hour ride on a high speed catamaran from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. In the northern section of Bintan Island is Bintan Resorts, a 23,000 hectare
development which was jointly developed by the Singaporean and Indonesian governments. It has 18 kilometres of pristine white beaches and azure waters, nature trails, and golf courses.

Text Credied to: Robert :cheers:

Photos Creadited to: chyeheng :cheers:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/17205091.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/17205100.jpg

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I'll go to this island next:)

paradyto

September 28th, 2006, 04:51 PM

It's Lombok!!!! Yeaaahhh!!!

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1740/lombok1rv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9196/lombok2ul4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/6660/lombok3cj9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5367/lombok4cl5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

October 11th, 2006, 01:19 AM

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/8582/aml9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

October 11th, 2006, 01:22 AM

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4990/therainbowofasialr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

marching

October 11th, 2006, 01:59 AM

I like this country as I like my country:)

paradyto

October 12th, 2006, 02:11 PM

It's coolest one, from Gluttony:)

http://www.revolution-press.com/news/wp-content/uploads/bvlgari/balihtl/logo.jpg

http://www.revolution-press.com/news/wp-content/uploads/bvlgari/balihtl/villarm.jpg
The Villa Room View

http://www.revolution-press.com/news/wp-content/uploads/bvlgari/balihtl/livedine.jpg
The Living & Dining Pavilion view.

http://www.revolution-press.com/news/wp-content/uploads/bvlgari/balihtl/pool.jpg
Hotel Pool, be a part of nature.

http://www.revolution-press.com/news/wp-content/uploads/bvlgari/balihtl/beach.jpg
The Beautiful Beach view

http://www.revolution-press.com/news/wp-content/uploads/bvlgari/balihtl/cliff.jpg
The Cliff.

marching

October 14th, 2006, 05:59 AM

It's coolest one, from Gluttony:)

Is it a new one in Bali???

David-80

October 15th, 2006, 10:41 AM

Yup, its the newest one, the second only BVLGARI resort in the world after Milan.

cheers

Neutral!

October 15th, 2006, 08:36 PM

Very nice pictures, undoubtedly Indonesia is a powerhouse in the realm of nature, volcanoes and biodiversity.

The landscape remind me very much of Nicaragua.

marching

October 18th, 2006, 11:10 PM

Yup, its the newest one, the second only BVLGARI resort in the world after Milan.

cheers

Wow, thanx for your info.

XxRyoChanxX

October 21st, 2006, 11:47 PM

I should have my honeymoon there..LOL!!

it's really nice :)

Ringil

October 22nd, 2006, 08:51 PM

fuck i miss it right now!!

F-ian

October 24th, 2006, 06:10 AM

^^ miss what?

Thanks Paradyto for Putting some Pics !

well anyways here's East Nusa Tenggara's Flores Island

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/flores.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/matahari_terbenam_flores.jpg

Kanawa Island ,East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/kanawa1.jpg

paradyto

October 24th, 2006, 09:30 AM

I think East Nusa Tenggara have more potential places for visit, Nice Pics!!

Ringil

October 25th, 2006, 09:31 PM

^^ miss what?
the tropical islands in the Indonesian Archipelago of course ;)

F-ian

October 27th, 2006, 06:44 AM

^^ hope you come back! :D

BTW here's more pics of Bvlgari Bali by Samyoyo & Belinda's Travel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/belindayoung/bvlgari/y6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/belindayoung/bvlgari/y22.jpg

and their website containing the best Bvlgari Bali Pics! :okay:

http://samyoyobelinda.com/bali/bvlgarigallery.htm

F-ian

October 27th, 2006, 06:50 AM

Bali has a better name and image than the Caribbean: Bvlgari

Monday, October 02, 2006

Alvin D. Soedarjo, The Jakarta Post, Uluwatu, Bali

The Bvlgari brand has come a long way since its inception in 1884. Founded by Greek emigrant Sotirio Bvlgari as a jewelry business, the company, which is based in Rome, Italy, has expanded into the design and hospitality business.

The company launched its second resort in Uluwatu, Bali, on Sept. 23, following the success of its boutique hotel in Milan, Italy.

Below are the excerpts of an interview with Nicola Bvlgari, vice chairman of Bvlgari.

Q: Why did you take Bvlgari into hotels and resorts?
NB: The mission is to have something that represents and emphasizes the importance of our brand throughout the world. The brand is a very big brand.

We already have a place in Milan, which is what everybody is talking about. The hotel is a personal hotel. It's runs alone from the pack. The resort in Bali is our second statement.

This is a kind of resort that stands alone. The message is 'sure we are great jeweler, we have a great luxury brand but we also want people to know that we can venture into this business.'

Now, other luxury brands are trying to copy us. We are number one still. Other are copying us but they are just copying.

Q:Why Bali?
NB: We all know about Bali. It's one of the great resorts in the world. Bali has a name and image, more than the Caribbean.

It's a mythical place. We don't want to do ordinary things like anybody else. The cliff here in Uluwatu is perfect for our location.

Our company respects fully the meaning of the (cultural) background in Bali. There is so much history in Bali so we built our project incorporating indigenous elements from the area.

The design a good blend between western and Balinese styles. We use lava stone from the area for our bungalows and coral stone for the walls. The trees are also local.

How was the transition going from jewelry to the resort business? Jewelry sells by itself. We also made improvements by consolidating the business.

Our business is all over the world. We are developing a Bvlgari building in Ginza, Tokyo, which will stand out. The building will give us prestige.

JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton (hotels) are going to assist us in this business. Both have been existed for quite a long time and have a good reputation in the industry.

Plus, we are marketing the resort throughout our stores worldwide, such as in Malaysia, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia. Bvlgari has a potential huge market in Japan. We have 33 stores in Japan.

Q:What has been the hardest challenge for Bvlgari in the hotels and resorts business?
NB: Location is important. In Milan we have a key location that nobody else has. The hotel is located near a garden in the heart of Milan. It's in the middle of the city.

We are looking for other places in the world like this, Paris, London, New York, Rome, Tokyo. But it's not going to be easy. It could take years before we find the right location. We are not in a hurry.

We prefer to select, think and rethink many times before we make such an important decision. It should be a star location that would attract people automatically.

The rest we do it carefully to make it unique. It's either perfect or nothing.

Q:Where is your next hotel going to be located?
NB:We project that it might be in Paris, France or Tuscany, Italy. But it's a premature estimate -- we don't know yet.

How do you maintain the family business, which has been passed down from generation to generation?

The company has been through two world wars. The CEO of Bvlgari is my nephew, a fourth generation member. He has done many great things for the company.

The third generation are just me and my brother Paolo, the president of the company.

Family businesses are common in Italy. But probably there are more in Indonesia.

Every country has generations of family businesses. There are certainly pros and cons for running these kind of operations. For me, I can't complain. One thing I can say is that we love what we do. We put a lot of energy there, a lot of passion and enthusiasm.

As for the designers of our jewelry, we have a team that consists of 12 people. It's a beautiful team.

Q:Can you tell a little bit of your background?
NB:I live in Rome, Italy. I have three grown-up daughters who live in New York.

I have two sons-in-law and a grandson there so I have an excuse to visit the city often, not only for business but for family. I feel at home in New York, better than Rome in many ways. It's my favorite city in the world.

I also have a new wife and nine year-old daughter who live in Rome. As a family we travel a great deal.

I'm passionate about music, which the company appreciates. I love listening to classical and jazz. I like Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Mozart and Wagner.

I also organize concert and try to help young artists in Italy. Mostly pianists, cellists, violinists.

This gives us prestige while also developing my passion. Things that nobody else does, we do.

Q:What do you think of Indonesia?
NB:When I come back next time, I want to visit more of Indonesia. I was in Jakarta many times.

Many years ago somebody took me with a chopper to a resort on an island near Jakarta, I can't remember its name, but it was an incredible place.

I am a curious animal, I want to know a lot of things. The world is a big place and I don't like to travel like a suitcase and see nothing.

Ringil

October 28th, 2006, 12:02 AM

^^ hope you come back! :D

it was my 2nd time :D plan to study either on Bali or in Singapore

F-ian

November 3rd, 2006, 08:37 AM

^^ Study in Bali!! you'd feel relaxed everyday cuz Life is slow :colgate:

here's going down Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Nusa Tenggare Barat, Indonesia

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/turun_dari_rinjani.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/landschaft_rinjani.jpg

Flores

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/matahari_terbenam_flores.jpg

paradyto

November 5th, 2006, 09:08 AM

View from
KARIMUN JAWA
by Joi

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/1939/karimun1sn4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9894/karimun2mm2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/647/karimun4qk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1204/karimun5yr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8360/karimun6tb9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

November 5th, 2006, 04:35 PM

KARIMUN JAWA

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7147/karimun1rj8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img421.imageshack.us/img421/592/karimun2no9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9069/insideth8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5306/karimun4uk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

November 8th, 2006, 01:04 AM

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/152/therainbowofasia2wv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/4215/karimun5ja2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/28/karimun6ls8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/9963/karimun7ar4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/3329/karimun8rw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

November 8th, 2006, 02:21 PM

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6523/rainbowmi4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

November 12th, 2006, 12:29 AM

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/5806/jak3ub0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/5416/jak1zw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2999/jak2hd5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

November 12th, 2006, 07:52 AM

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/6186/jakartabaycityly1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6285/jak4zr6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

marching

November 12th, 2006, 10:55 AM

^^ Nice Pics!

paradyto

November 27th, 2006, 08:00 AM

KENTEN GOLF
Palembang, Legendary City

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6830/kentenpalembanggolfsmall3bj.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3328/kentenpalembanggolf2small2wo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/6725/kentenpalembanggolf3small8mc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Blue_Sky

December 3rd, 2006, 06:55 AM

I should have my honeymoon there..LOL!!

it's really nice :)

No problem at all

:lovethem:

bahar

December 3rd, 2006, 10:05 AM

Gluttony, you've done a terrific job here!!! Well presented wonderful pictures.

nanda*

December 6th, 2006, 07:48 PM

Indonesia is unique in the fact that it can be a paradise for all sorts of tourists... if you want Sun, white sand beaches, vibrant cities and incredible nighlife, FOOD !!!, centuries old monuments, hundreds of different ethnicities, languages and cultures from the mysterious papuan tribes to the refined javanese civilisation... if you want volcanoes, jungle trekking, rafting or diving, amazing landscapes, or if you just want to enjoy five stars hotels facilities, indonesia's the best.
I believe no other coutries in SEA can offer such diverse kinds of Tourism.

To be honest, I think tourism should be a top prority for the government... not only Tourism is a source of foreign currencies income or even an employment booster, but promoting tourism and indonesia's image will also protect our rich culture heritage... I'm telling you that because i''ve seen an ad promoting malaysia culture etc. and do you know what they were showing ???? a batik factory, gamelan orchestra, and women wearing kebayas !!! I was angry and sad at the same time...
I was once working in Niort (France) for an exhibition about Indonesia as an interpretor and there was that woman (from
Jogja who runs a batik factory) who was showing the art of batik... she told me that several malaysian officials offered her to work in malaysia as a batik artisan (in exchange of an interesting wage) but she declined for a lot of reasons.
I really want to alert you that several of our culture heritages are "being stolen". Imagine that one day, you show to a friend of yours some pics indonesia indonesia, and he tells you : "it's really beautiful, it's like in malaysia"... how sad.
I'm not blaming malaysia at all, on the contrary, i think malaysians are smart.
I welcome your reactions :cheers:

Lastresorter

December 6th, 2006, 10:25 PM

^^ As much as I respect and admire the rich cultural heritage of Indonesian, I think it's pretty unfair to say that Malaysians have stolen the cultural heritage of Indonesian. Simply because customs observed by some Indonesian just so happened are observed by some Malaysians (i.e the Malays) as well :) Batik and Kebaya for instance are as precious to the Malay culture as well as to the Indonesian culture.

Of course, when Malaysians promote Malaysian culture, it's more than just Batik or Kebaya, because thats just part of what Malaysian culture is all about. Malaysian Chinese for instance has retained some of the oldest chinese traditions such as Chap Goh Meh and lion dances. Those, of course, are not stolen from China. Some Malaysian Indians (Hindu) still observe Thaipusam and even perform spectacular kavadi bearing ceremony, which many tourists only had a chance to witness it in Malaysia. That, is not stolen from India too. They are just ways of how many Malaysians from all cross of life uphold their beliefs and customs, respectively.

Now that Christmas is near, you see christmas trees and beautiful decorations around and people organise choral singings around town but there's no way that belief and custom is stolen too. They are just part of what Malaysian community is like :)

By the way, wishing my fellow Christian friends here a Merry Xmas and to all others, Happy New Year! ;)

nanda*

December 7th, 2006, 12:23 AM

paradyto

December 7th, 2006, 01:09 AM

Click On You INDONESIA 2007!
more paradise in the rainbow of asia

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/3190/indonesiannewyearbannerdj7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Lirtain

December 7th, 2006, 01:16 AM

Indonesia has amazing nature and great beaches.. it's awesome

XxRyoChanxX

December 7th, 2006, 06:55 AM

Yup! definitely the RAINBOW OF ASIA....that's a nice banner paradyto

F-ian

December 7th, 2006, 07:12 AM

^^ thanks guys for supporting this thread! :colgate: and yea I agree w/ Nanda*

paradyto

December 7th, 2006, 07:28 AM

Yup! definitely the RAINBOW OF ASIA....that's a nice banner paradyto

^^ Thanx Ryo!! That's the reason I love Indonesia, I'm lazy to travelling outside Indonesia, but want to travelling outside Asia. That was the rainbow of asia:)

Lastresorter

December 7th, 2006, 07:59 PM

Thank's for your reply. You sound like a malaysian official from the malaysia tourism board :lol:
You're doing a great job anyway... if only indonesia had people like you !
:cheers:

Haha... just doing my lil part to promote the campaign :D You can do that to Indonesia too ;)

paradyto

December 9th, 2006, 10:55 AM

YOGYAKARTA
never ending asia

South Yogyakarta Beach
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5964/yogyaym6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Borrobudur

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6461/yogya3in3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/937/yogya5mc5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

December 12th, 2006, 02:09 AM

PALEMBANG
the legendary city

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5664/amperasmall9iw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

jaystar

December 15th, 2006, 03:18 PM

java rhinos

http://www.kilians-rhinos.de/bilder/java.jpg

fastvx

December 15th, 2006, 05:06 PM

Wow, I just spend 1/2 hour looking at every single pictures in this thread.
They are incredible!
Anybody have more picture of hotels in Bali? Those award winning hotel such as Four season, Aman hotel chain or Legian?
Thanks!

h4nh4n

December 15th, 2006, 07:51 PM

damn Breathtaking Pics!

ace4

December 16th, 2006, 08:02 AM

very impressive pictures to promote our beloved country, Indonesia.

alsen

December 16th, 2006, 08:59 AM

I was once working in Niort (France) for an exhibition about Indonesia as an interpretor and there was that woman (from
Jogja who runs a batik factory) who was showing the art of batik... she told me that several malaysian officials offered her to work in malaysia as a batik artisan (in exchange of an interesting wage) but she declined for a lot of reasons.
I really want to alert you that several of our culture heritages are "being stolen". Imagine that one day, you show to a friend of yours some pics indonesia indonesia, and he tells you : "it's really beautiful, it's like in malaysia"... how sad.
I'm not blaming malaysia at all, on the contrary, i think malaysians are smart.
I welcome your reactions :cheers:

...being stolen ?
since when batik is only a heritage for indonesian :ohno:

F-ian

December 16th, 2006, 07:09 PM

Indonesian New Guinea

Its Still Virgin!!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/pict1117ii.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/irian.jpg

http://www.asiamaya.com/peta/petaimages/Irian_Jaya.gif

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/image3.jpg

Asmat tribespeople bedecked in full traditional dress welcome visitors to the festival,
rowing in rhythm to songs sung in the local dialect that extend words of welcome as well
as a declaration: "Look! We are the Asmat."

F-ian

December 16th, 2006, 07:47 PM

Papua is the only place to see Snow in South East Asia

:banana:

http://www.papuaweb.org/main/wallpapers/muller-glacier-640-480.jpg
http://www.photographersdirect.com/wmimages/pd75386.jpg
http://www.papua-adventures.com/images/pic14.jpg
There are three permanent snow glaciers on the slopes of Puncak Jaya (4884 m). Puncak Jaya is the tallest peak in the Oceania region and the second highest in SE Asia. It is also the highest island peak in the world.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/NewImages/Images/landsat_carstenz_29may03.jpg
Puncak Jaya (in Dutch times: Carstensz Pyramid, in Sukarno times: Puncak Sukarno) is located in the Sudirman Range, in the central part of West Papua province, near to the giant Freeport-McMoran gold and copper mine.

http://www.7summits.com/images/data/media/3/CPfromNP.jpg
View of Puncak Jaya from base camp

http://www.7summits.com/images/data/media/3/scan484.jpg
The smallest snowfield, the North Wall Firn.

F-ian

December 17th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Climbing and descending from the snow-capped Puncak Jaya/ Carstens Piramid

http://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(2).JPGhttp://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(12).JPG

http://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(10).JPGhttp://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(14).JPG

http://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(6).JPGhttp://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(9).JPGhttp://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(11).JPG

nanda*

December 17th, 2006, 09:04 PM

...being stolen ?
since when batik is only a heritage for indonesian :ohno:

I didn't say that the art of batik is being stolen, i said that several of our cultural heritages are "being stolen" (note the " marks, thx)...
Maybe i was wrong to say it that way. It's obvious that the technique of painting or writing on textiles with wax is absolutely not exclusive to Indonesia.
I would only dare to speak of BATIK, and BATIK as an art which reached its peak in skill, artistry and beauty only in Java and Bali, with their proper motives, colours and techniques found nowherelse in the world with clearly known origins : Indonesia.
Now, when I notice, in some foreign advertisements of tourism promotion clearly depecting javanese batik techniques, showing javanese motives... of course I am irritated.
IT IS mean to call it "to steal" (note the " marks, thx), mes excuses monsieur, I should have say "to appropriate" maybe.
:cheers:

paw25694

December 18th, 2006, 03:23 PM

^^ actually malaysian and javanese culture have a lot of similarism..

nanda*

December 18th, 2006, 08:44 PM

^^ of course :)

alsen

December 19th, 2006, 07:03 PM

I didn't say that the art of batik is being stolen, i said that several of our cultural heritages are "being stolen" (note the " marks, thx)...
Maybe i was wrong to say it that way. It's obvious that the technique of painting or writing on textiles with wax is absolutely not exclusive to Indonesia.
I would only dare to speak of BATIK, and BATIK as an art which reached its peak in skill, artistry and beauty only in Java and Bali, with their proper motives, colours and techniques found nowherelse in the world with clearly known origins : Indonesia.
Now, when I notice, in some foreign advertisements of tourism promotion clearly depecting javanese batik techniques, showing javanese motives... of course I am irritated.
IT IS mean to call it "to steal" (note the " marks, thx), mes excuses monsieur, I should have say "to appropriate" maybe.
:cheers:

i just want to make this issue more clear.that's all. :cheers:
btw,as compared to Indonesian batik, which are mystic-influenced and carry illustrations of animals and people, Malaysian batik have brighter hues and more versatile patterns.so,i think that's the different between malaysian and javaness batik. :)

nanda*

December 19th, 2006, 07:41 PM

Indeed. Thank's Alsen ! :)

F-ian

December 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM

malaysian batiks are Mostly painting pictures of their national flower.

While Indonesian batiks are Indigenous pattern like representing our culture like these:

http://www.salsafabrics.com/Batiks%202002/Batik_L2.jpg
http://www.salsafabrics.com/Batiks%202002/L_1_Batik.jpg
https://images.efollett.com/books/050/028/0500284776.gif

and as worn on Nelson Mandela :cheers:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/images/040602_mandela.jpg http://www.u2world.com/news/IMG/jpg/news_230603_bono-mandela.jpg

I hope you guys would make another word for batik so it show it is different :) . anyways this part is about Indonesian New Guinea

F-ian

December 19th, 2006, 08:31 PM

Still on Puncak Jaya :colgate:

http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_20_04.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_21_01.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_21_02.jpghttp://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_21_03.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_22_01.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_22_02.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_22_03.jpg
Scenery of Sudirman and Mandala Ranges surrounding Puncak Jaya

Lastresorter

December 20th, 2006, 10:19 PM

^^ Hey, it's strange that the second highest peak in SEA snows but not in Mt. Kinabalu... I want snow!!!! :( Btw, is Puncak Jaya open for casual tourists (ie. non-hikers)?

F-ian

December 21st, 2006, 05:52 AM

^^ thats because Mt. Kinabalu is near the Equator :) Hence snow couldn't survive yes I think it is opened for tourists

From what I read, there were some security problems in 1999-2002 period of unrest following fall of Suharto. However, today there is no security problem, as proven by the many foreign mountaineers who've visited and climbed the peak.

If you want to visit Puncak Jaya, you can enlist with the many adventure-tourism travel agencies. Adventure Indonesia (http://www.adventureindonesia.com/cartensz-welcome.htm) travel agency. Other travel expeditions to Puncak Jaya:
1) Alpine Ascents (http://www.alpineascents.com/carstensz.asp)
2) 7 Summits (http://7summits.com/carstensz/trips.php)
3) MountainGuides (http://www.mountainguides.com/carstensz.shtml)
4) Mountaintrip (http://www.mountaintrip.com/Carstensz_Pyramid.htm)
5) Jagged-Globe (http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/exp/itinerary/carstensz+pyramid.html)
Type "Carstensz" in Google and you'll find many more travel options.

Appearantly most travellers stayed in Sheraton Timika (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=29) hotel before going to a one-day trek to base camp below Puncak Jaya.

Actually the tallest peak in SE Asia is the Hkakabo Razi (5880 m) in the Myanmarese portion of Himalayan Mountains. Hkakabo Razi is nearly 2kms taller than Kinabalu and 800 m taller than Puncak Jaya.

Mount Kinabalu is 4095 m, 800 m shorter than Puncak Jaya.
However, since Indonesian West Papuan province is considered geographically part of Oceania, Puncak Jaya at 5030 m is the tallest mountain in the Oceania/Australasian region

paw25694

December 21st, 2006, 12:22 PM

^^ we can consider it's in asia! coz it's still Indonesia!*so Soekarno.. hehehe*

paw25694

December 21st, 2006, 12:28 PM

@ gluttony, in adventureindonesia.com, it said that puncak jaya is 4884 m high.. i hope adventureindonesia.com is wrong and you're the right one.. :)

Lastresorter

December 21st, 2006, 10:15 PM

Hmmm.... are there skiing spots up there?

XxRyoChanxX

December 21st, 2006, 11:25 PM

awesome pics of puncak jaya..

David-80

December 23rd, 2006, 07:16 PM

Puncak Jaya is 5030M according to CIA world fact book

but according to http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Carstensz-Pyramid.shtml puncak jaya is 5,775 meters

Puncak Jaya is the highest mountain in the Pacific Basin 18,947 feet (5,775 meters), and is typically considered the highest peak of the seventh continent (Australia/Oceania) for climbers attempting the Seven Summits. It rises from Irian Jaya's steep and rugged Sudirman Mountain range, just fifty miles from the island's southern shore.

some says its 4880 metres but who cares...it snows there anyway :lol:

the mountain is open mostly for hiking and rarely for skiing, with government permitt of course.

cheers

wiki

December 23rd, 2006, 07:25 PM

beautiful pictures

paw25694

December 24th, 2006, 07:23 AM

^^ so, visit Indonesia, The World of its Own :)

F-ian

December 24th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Forgot about this :cheers:
================================
Bali Gets High Marks in Australian Safety Audit

One of Australia's leading private security companies, SNP Security, recently completed an intensive four-day safety audit of Bali and its tourism industry that tracked significant improvements in the Island's approach to safety and security.

The Managing Director of SNP Security, Tom Roche, said Bali today is in a visibly and vastly more improved security situation than ever before.

SNP Security was commissioned to conduct the audit by the Sydney-based Public Affairs company S2i Communications who are seeking to quantify claims of security improvements in Bali.

S2i CEO, Wayne Tregaskis, insisted that any revised assessments of security in Bali must be based on tangible facts. "Any claims of Bali being a safe destination for travelers to visit, needs to be treated seriously and the security audit was one such way of doing that," said Tregaskis.

"What the SNP Security audit has provided is evidence that it is an appropriate time for Bali to resume its place on the list of desirable holiday destinations for Australians," he added.

Continuing, "it has also provided an opportunity for those promoting the island to do so with a higher degree of confidence in relation to safety and security matters."

"Certainly travelers everywhere need to maintain a higher level of security consciousness than they did prior to 9/11, but Bali can no longer be singled out as being any less secure than any of the other destinations of the world such as London, New York or Madrid."

paradyto

December 25th, 2006, 04:30 PM

Great pics of Puncak Jaya:)

paw25694

December 26th, 2006, 09:48 AM

@ gluttony, can you post pics about rajaampat in west indonesian papua(if i'm not wrong) coz its sea park and beach are beautiful..

F-ian

December 29th, 2006, 08:31 AM

Raja Ampat/Raja Empat

http://www.asiadivesite.com/images/indo/rajaampatmap.jpg

The richest Marine Diversity in the World

The Raja Ampat, or “Four Kings,” archipelago encompasses more than 9.8 million acres of land

and sea off the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s West Papua Province. Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, the seas around Raja Ampat possibly hold the richest variety of species in the world.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Cave-and-sunburstpassage-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/041224_160538_echeng6304.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/041224_154144_echeng6262.jpg

http://www.iriandiving.com/Main-page.html

:cheers:

F-ian

December 29th, 2006, 08:41 AM

The Coral Triangle in Raja Ampat

"I have never seen as many species per cubic meter in 18 years of diving.
it's definitely one of the last spots in the world to preserve for the future generations."

Joe Bunni

http://www.iriandiving.com/photogallery/Photo-gallery-Michael-Aw/WP0108ma.jpg

http://www.iriandiving.com/photogallery/Photo-gallery-Michael-Aw/WP0117ma.jpg

http://www.iriandiving.com/photogallery/Photo-gallery-Michael-Aw/WP0142ma.jpg

http://www.iriandiving.com/photogallery/Photo-gallery-joe-bunni/JOE%20BUNNI%2014.jpg

http://www.iriandiving.com/photogallery/Photo-gallery-joe-bunni/JOE%20BUNNI%2025.jpg

F-ian

December 30th, 2006, 05:03 AM

^^

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Kri-jetty-2.jpg

The Raja Ampat Beaches,West Irian Jaya

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/MaxPNG-C-0916.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/MaxPNG-D-0310.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/07Beach_Kri.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/J13.jpg

Papua Themed bungalows

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/MaxPNG-C-0303.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/J17.jpg

F-ian

December 30th, 2006, 05:13 AM

The Limestones Heaven of Raja Ampat

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/wayag01-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Wayag1-RajaAmpatIrianJaya.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Wayag-RajaAmpatIrianJaya.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/RA05.jpg
:drool: :drool: http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/119.gif :drool: :drool:

heartbreaker

January 1st, 2007, 07:05 AM

:omg: wowww, stunning !!!!!!!! :eek2:

paw25694

January 1st, 2007, 08:22 AM

^^ that's our Indonesia :)

paradyto

January 2nd, 2007, 05:52 PM

Did you see the promoting of Gudang Garam on TV for Christmas and New Year 2007?? It's Great!!!!

paw25694

January 3rd, 2007, 08:50 AM

yes.. unfortunately it's only new year and christmas ad.. it'll be better if it's a tourism indonesia adv..

_BPS_

January 3rd, 2007, 09:10 AM

Ahhhh. Amazing pics!

So many nice beaches in Indonesia... with crystal-clear water. I love em' all :P

Indonesia is now definitely in my 'top 3 places to visit' list.

Thanks for sharing the pics!!!

paw25694

January 3rd, 2007, 09:38 AM

----edited----

napoleon

January 3rd, 2007, 07:31 PM

These are many beautiful environment in Indonesia.

Lovely animals.

paradyto

January 4th, 2007, 12:31 PM

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1885/sampireum3qb7.jpg

hmmm :okay:

marching

January 4th, 2007, 02:23 PM

Sampireum??? where is it?

paw25694

January 4th, 2007, 02:29 PM

^^ Garut Regency, West Java.. @jag am i right??

F-ian

January 4th, 2007, 05:51 PM

^^ yea its in Garut West Java

whats unique about is is that it's a Boutique Hotel but with a Village setting

I already put its pictures of it in page 10 :)

Sampireum??? where is it?

paw25694

January 5th, 2007, 10:16 AM

must we travel with boat in that hotel??

paradyto

January 6th, 2007, 02:36 PM

It's really nice place..

F-ian

January 6th, 2007, 03:27 PM

must we travel with boat in that hotel??

no you go by road that lake is inside the hotel :)

Here's more of Raja Ampat,Papua, Indonesia

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/wayag06.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/RA53-1.jpg

a cave near there

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/RA27.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/RA23.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/RA21.jpg

paw25694

January 6th, 2007, 03:45 PM

----

XxRyoChanxX

January 6th, 2007, 09:17 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Kri-jetty-2.jpg

wow that's beautiful!!!

paradyto

January 7th, 2007, 12:52 PM

Nice Pic!

marching

January 7th, 2007, 12:55 PM

damn nice!!! I'll flight to Indonesia this February, hope find more there:)

paradyto

January 9th, 2007, 02:35 PM

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/469/b1ih6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paradyto

January 9th, 2007, 02:43 PM

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4079/b2nw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

XxRyoChanxX

January 10th, 2007, 09:11 PM

^ love the 2nd pic! so GREEN! :)

F-ian

January 12th, 2007, 09:09 AM

hmm I haven't finished posted Papua yet :( oh well just put everything about Indonesia in this Salad :colgate:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/0068.jpg

Papua Scenery

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/papua_highland_1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/RA09.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/honai-papua_01.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/owus16.jpg

XxRyoChanxX

January 12th, 2007, 07:04 PM

dude I want to go there..haha

F-ian

January 13th, 2007, 02:41 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/08Wasserfall_s.jpg

some places you need a heli :)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/chopper_at_papua.jpg

Indigenous Hut

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/dom_z_siecia-1.jpg

Indigenous Loveable Papuans :hug:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/J22-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/hati-1.jpg

Asmat Tribal Statues

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/TOIstatueIrianJayaIt3.jpg

I Love Papua,Indonesia!!

F-ian

January 16th, 2007, 05:23 PM

Papua ^^ Scroll up and the page before :)

its video watching time Children! Gather around :grouphug:
Today is about the Beauty of Indonesia! yay!

here's a start:

Rumahku Indonesiaku(my House my Indonesia)

WATCH IT!!

q3v40-kGLJE

Indonesia Tanah Airku

(Java,Jakarta,Sumatra,Kalimantan,Sulawesi,Papua,Bali,Islam,Christian,Hindu,Budha All show :) )

iWKhYvfJOk4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWKhYvfJOk4

paradyto

January 19th, 2007, 09:29 AM

Thanx for all pic:)

the spliff fairy

January 19th, 2007, 12:53 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/1121809165_gal_skan007.jpg

I watched a programme on Indonesian volcanoes and the film crew came across these guys - some of the strongest people in the world. theyre small and thin and weighed half of what they did, but they got the biggest bloke with them - the 6"5 cameraman - hefty loookin fella and got him to try and lift one of the baskets. He barely could, with alot of grimacing and puffing. then they got him to try and lift two baskets and he couldnt - basically those yellow sulphur deposits looking like polystyrene, come out there as solid rock.
Then the little Indonesian guy hauled his two baskets up again and proceeded the 7 mile journey down the mountain. He had muscles on his small body Id never seen before. They were getting something like £2 a day for going up and down the mountain 5x.

F-ian

January 19th, 2007, 04:03 PM

^^ I saw that programme too.... The Rich Souls of Indonesians :yes: please Respect them :yes:

F-ian

January 22nd, 2007, 04:35 PM

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/7636/coralwaters24ah.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Biak, Papua

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3118/danihut0ue.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Dani Huts, Papua

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4789/dscn19994yg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Yali Huts, (Those are smoke from fire burned in the houses for cooking :yes:)

nanda*

January 22nd, 2007, 07:54 PM

paradyto

January 23rd, 2007, 08:02 AM

S E A R C H I N G M O R E P A R A D I S E !!! ^^

F-ian

January 23rd, 2007, 06:58 PM

here's a Nice Ship ride :colgate:

:okay:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/quick_archi.jpg

http://www.archipelago-fleet.com/

Liveaboard Vessels Indonesia; Liveaboard Dive Cruises

from the website

Cruising Indonesia: Dive Liveaboards

The Archipelago Adventurer II is a newly constructed Phinisi, traditionally built in Indonesia. Dive liveaboards have been cruising Indonesia for many years, however the Archipelago Adventurer II vessel raises the standards. All of her spacious, luxurious, comfortable staterooms have separate en-suite hot water shower and bathroom facilities, full air-conditioning and all have direct views to the ocean.

She will be cruising Banda and the rarely explored waters of the Maluku Province, concentrating on the fertile, rich and intriguing Banda Sea. Divers and explorers aboard will experience a new concept cruising Indonesia. Dive liveaboards which focus on fine dining, attentive service and a comfortable personal voyage.

The design style of the Archipelago Adventurer II seduces those aboard to spend time outside during liveaboard dive cruises, enjoying delights only experienced sailing liveaboard vessels. Indonesia has a stunning array of beautiful scenery and culture to enjoy. The interior of the vessel is also exceptionally well equipped and relaxing to the extreme. The 18 crew members work tirelessly to ensure she is presented at the highest standards, no request is overlooked.

The Archipelago Adventurer II is in essence a luxurious floating hotel. There is, however, one beautiful distinction; on Archipelago liveaboard dive cruises each morning divers wake to a different view - without ever having to change rooms. With the introduction of the Archipelago Fleet liveaboard vessels, Indonesia becomes more accessible in luxury and comfort.

Luxurious Bedrooms

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8880/14538tm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/4466/phin8dm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Luxurious Deck

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/3861/sundeckpointing8ml.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

here is a person's experience :okay:
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=165247:cheers:

marching

January 24th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Wow!

F-ian

January 25th, 2007, 07:48 PM

^^ where do you come from Marching? it seems like you love Indonesia alot :okay: hope you have a Happy-Addictive Indonesia Stay :colgate:

marching

January 26th, 2007, 01:11 AM

I'm Japanesee, and stay in Auckland, NZ. It seems like a hidden paradise, I like this country and have more business matter there.

XxRyoChanxX

January 26th, 2007, 04:14 AM

glad you like Indonesia...

I'm Indonesian and I never even been to 80% of those places

paradyto

January 27th, 2007, 01:35 AM

I'm Japanesee, and stay in Auckland, NZ. It seems like a hidden paradise, I like this country and have more business matter there.

Welcome you!

F-ian

January 30th, 2007, 08:18 AM

Kalimantan
Indonesia's Bigger Piece of Borneo

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/3599/300pxborneo2mapenglishnmt4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9291/43888383orangutansuntitba0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Orang Utans/Orangotans, Native To Kalimantan

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8815/36682765dsc05245et5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Lush Rainforest

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/484/35384188dsc04872zk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
^^ for thoses who likes off roads

paradyto

February 1st, 2007, 07:52 AM

Farean, Do you have some Tenggarong pics?

F-ian

February 5th, 2007, 09:03 AM

^^ I'll put it later now watch another video clip of Indonesia!!

Watch till Finish!! its the 7 minute Tourism promotion video

9Fip83AHs34

F-ian

February 8th, 2007, 09:40 AM

Indonesia Earns Robert Pelton's 'Vacations with Grandma' Travel Safety Rating.

(2/5/2007) Robert Young Pelton – the American adventurer, journalist and real-life version of Indian Jones is a man well acquainted with risk. In fact, you could argue he wrote the book on the subject - The World's Most Dangerous Places, a tome widely considered a handbook for anyone living on the geographical edge. The host of a TV series on the Discovery Channel that visited the world most dangerous places for 5 years from 1998 to 2003, he has written a series of books and creates a regular column on issues concerned with living in a dangerous world. He also maintains an interesting and very unique website at www.ComeBackAlive.com.

Is Indonesia Safe?

Pelton website contains a world map that keeps tabs on "dangerous places" – grading every country on a sliding scale from the very safest or "vacation with grandma" to the most dire destinations on earth classed as "could be your last trip."

Here's a sampling of Robert Pelton's view of the world, including a link to his world map of travel safety.

Could be Your Last Trip Destinations

▪ Iraq

▪ Colombia

▪ Israel

▪ Palestinian Authority

▪ Haiti

Second Most Dangerous Places to Visit

▪ Philippines

▪ Iran Afghanistan

▪ Albania

▪ Pakistan

▪ Georgia

▪ Liberia

▪ Sierra Leone

▪ Nigeria

▪ Congo

▪ Angola

▪ South Africa

▪ Zimbabwe

▪ Sudan

▪ Uganda

▪ Rwanda

▪ Somalia

▪ Ethiopia

Safest Places to Visit or “Vacations with Grandma”

▪ Taiwan

▪ Australia

▪ Papua New Guinea

▪ Canada

▪ Thailand

▪ China

▪ Mongolia

▪ Vietnam

▪ Laos

▪ Malaysia

▪ Indonesia

▪ South Korea

▪ Japan

▪ All EU nations

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

paradyto

February 9th, 2007, 04:45 PM

Wow, nice to know That Farean:) and wow... I Like the clip!!!

F-ian

February 16th, 2007, 12:20 PM

Gua Tengkorak(=Skull Cave).Pasir, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

These are the Skulls of the Ancestors of the Villagers :)

Credited to Archiaston Musamma (Archie & Herti)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/36682775.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/36752937.jpg

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1888/36682758dsc05203eg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/4162/36682759dsc05222ev2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8454/36682762dsc05233fl9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

F-ian

February 21st, 2007, 11:26 AM

Kalimantan OffRoad

Credited to Archiaston Musamma ( Archie & Herti)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5305/35384186dsc04856ek6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35384177.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35384178.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35384179.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35384194.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35384197.jpg

paw25694

February 21st, 2007, 12:13 PM

@# 369.. no doubt.. scary..

JAG2

February 21st, 2007, 12:47 PM

Nice , Farean , which part of Kalimantan is it ??

santoloco

February 21st, 2007, 05:26 PM

F-ian

February 22nd, 2007, 12:45 PM

Nice , Farean , which part of Kalimantan is it ??

its near Bontang,Kalimantan :) PM Blue_Sky where it exactly is :)

come on the Philippines isnt even that bad! :ohno:

hey Santoloco:banana: ! I didn't make it....it was probably base by his experience.. I'm sure lots of people enjoyed philippines :)

Blue_Sky

February 22nd, 2007, 08:00 PM

Skull Cave located in Kabupaten Paser
It south from Balikpapan
I've been there before when I was small

paw25694

February 25th, 2007, 01:00 PM

^^can you tell the history of the skull cave blue?? thx.. why there are a lot of skulls?? hehehe

Blue_Sky

February 25th, 2007, 03:51 PM

^^

Local ancestor I believe

XxRyoChanxX

February 27th, 2007, 01:23 AM

wow...that's scary..hahahhaa

paw25694

February 28th, 2007, 02:18 PM

Apo Kayan

The Apo Kayan is a remote highland region in the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. It is situated close to the Malaysian border in the northwest of the province of East Kalimantan. The headwaters of the Kayan River flow through this area, giving it its name. The thickly forested plateau, which is between 400 and 1700 meters high is inhabited by Kenyah Dayaks. A visit to the Apo Kayan almost guarantees an unforgettable experience.

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/851/apokayanmorningmagiclarsa9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

See Remote Dayak villages, such as:
* Long Ampung
* Long Sungai Barang
* Lidung Payau
* Long Nawang

And do Jungle trekking here.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9107/apokayanlongsungaibaranuj5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

XxRyoChanxX

March 1st, 2007, 01:40 AM

^ wow.... looks like an interesting place

rilham2new

March 3rd, 2007, 08:38 AM

^ wow.... looks like an interesting place

DISCOVER THE SNOW IN TROPICAL ONLY IN PUNCAK JAYA (5030 m) in Papua Province, INDONESIA

pics are from MULTIPLY

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/lembah20danau2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Jaya-3.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/otw20summit.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/muncak.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/puncak20jaya.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Jaya-1.jpg

rilham2new

March 3rd, 2007, 08:40 AM

DISCOVER another SNOW IN TROPICAL in PUNCAK CARTENSZ (Cartensz Peak) ... located in Papua Province, Indonesia

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Everd20Carstensz.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Everd20Puncak20Es.jpg

^^ both are from MULTIPLY

rilham2new

March 3rd, 2007, 08:40 AM

Mount KERINCI (around 3800 metre) ... the highest mountain in WEST INDONESIA and SUMATRA hehehe... I luv the tea plantation...

It is located in KABUPATEN KERINCI, Jambi province, INDONESIA

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Another20shot20of20Mt20Kerinci_JPG.jpg

Btw, MOUNT KERINCI is an active volcano ...

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/From20Telun20Berasap_jpg.jpg

:D:D:D:D

XxRyoChanxX

March 3rd, 2007, 08:44 PM

the tea plantation is awesome

paradyto

March 4th, 2007, 12:03 PM

Wow Puncak Jaya:) Great Pics!!!

XxRyoChanxX

March 7th, 2007, 07:27 AM

post more please

XxRyoChanxX

March 7th, 2007, 07:29 AM

View of Tao Island from Lake Toba
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/indonesia/danautoba/tao/00.jpg
The view from Tao Island is quite scenic. On the left is Samosir Island.
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/indonesia/danautoba/tao/01.jpg
Approaching Tao Island.
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/indonesia/danautoba/tao/02.jpg
A mediaval-looking tower on Tao Island
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/indonesia/danautoba/tao/03.jpg
Here's the resort on Tao Island, where the only link to the outside world is this satellite dish.
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/indonesia/danautoba/tao/04.jpg
The eating area of the resort. I think they have more chairs than they need.
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/indonesia/danautoba/tao/05.jpg
View from Tao Island to the Sumatran mainland
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/indonesia/danautoba/tao/06.jpg

rilham2new

March 8th, 2007, 10:51 AM

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/02atas.jpg

^^ Mountainous area of JAYAPURA, Papua Province (Eastern Indonesia)

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/DSCN1814.jpg
^^ The city of JAYAPURA

rilham2new

March 8th, 2007, 10:58 AM

TOmorrow.... there will be .... KOMODO ISLANDS the home of "LAST ANCESTOR" of the ancient dinosaurs.....

Btw, Komoda still exists in INDONESIA

F-ian

March 9th, 2007, 09:31 AM

^^ wow you went to Jayapura,Papua?

F-ian

March 9th, 2007, 09:35 AM

WATCH IT TILL FINISH!!

JlP2sW_w5uY

a very beautiful video and one of the most Beautifull Advertisment you'd ever seen :)

about the beauty of Indonesia.Shows 7 women representing 7 large Islands of Indonesia (Irian Jaya,Kalimantan,Sulawesi,Java,Sumatra,Maluku and the Lesser Sunda Straits)... I think

nanda*

March 10th, 2007, 05:07 AM

OMG It's fascinating !!!!!!
Thank you Farean, It's magnificent.

rilham2new

March 10th, 2007, 04:46 PM

^^ wow you went to Jayapura,Papua?

Nope, I just posting the pics I found from the internet...

rilham2new

March 10th, 2007, 04:47 PM

OMG It's fascinating !!!!!!
Thank you Farean, It's magnificent.

Btw, the TVC title is CAHAYA ASA.... you would have to see the another version of RUMAHKU INDONESIAKU...

CAHAYA ASA = The lights of Hope

rilham2new

March 10th, 2007, 06:32 PM

INDONESIA is NOT EXACTLY ASIA, but it is different world than its surrounding countries..

^^ By, visiting Indonesia you got something different...

THE LAST ANCESTOR of DINOSAURS "KOMODO"
can only be found in INDONESIA *secreet paradise

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Komodo_dragon.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Komodo20by20adventuralan.jpg

rilham2new

March 10th, 2007, 06:35 PM

The exact location is KOMODO ISLANDS
1. Komodo island
2. Rinca island
also notable for the best diving and open-air fishing in THE WORLD
also the part of THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE

The pics...

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/23.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/dock.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/front20office.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/IMG_8743.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/IMG_8743.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/IMG_8406.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/IMG_8743.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/IMG_8776.jpg

Aerial of KOMODO island

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/P7200034.jpg

Also offer you the best diving and fishing site in the WORLD

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/IMG_7063.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/23.jpg

rilham2new

March 10th, 2007, 06:43 PM

ENJOY WHITE-SANDY BEACHES

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/P7220392.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/rinca20beach.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/rinca_beach.jpg

Enjoy mysterious view.... since Indonesia actually tropical country, but have something unlike most tropical country

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/rinca20village.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/valley.jpg

Enjoy AFRICAN VIEW in TROPICAL

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/view_.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/view.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/valley.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/trekking_.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/trekking.jpg
^^ you can also spot KOMODO by trekking in RINCA island... it is really adventurous......

rilham2new

March 11th, 2007, 08:17 AM

DISCOVER more snow in TROPICAL only in INDONESIA

The place called PUNCAK JAYA (Jaya Peaks) located on Papua Province (East Indonesia).... pics screencap from the movie of DENIAS SENANDUNG DI ATAS AWAN ...

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/puncakJaya.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/puncakJaya2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/puncakJaya3.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/puncakJaya4.jpg

paw25694

March 11th, 2007, 10:47 AM

Pulau Kumala

Located in the middle of Mahakam River, in the city of Tenggarong, East Kalimantan. The 76 ha Kumala Island provides a lot of fun and recreation. Such as 75m Sky Tower, the Cable Car, Aquarium Pesut Mahakam, Lamin House (Traditional East Kalimantan House), cottage, and so on.

Kumala Island site plan
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/kumala.jpg

Kumala Island from Mahakam bridge
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/sss.jpg

Kumala Island's main entrance
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/welcomegate.jpg

One of the Kutainese relief called Lembuswana in Kumala Island
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/pasakpulau.gif

Cable Car in Kumala Island
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/keretagantung22.jpg

Sky Tower in Kumala Island (This is my favorite :) )
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/tower2.jpg

This one of Mahakam bridge pic in Tenggarong (U can directly seeing it in Kumala Island)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/tenggarong5xd.jpg

City map and the location of Kumala Island in the middle of Mahakam River
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/tenggarong.jpg

Mahakam bridge in the afternoon
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/tenggarong_bridge_borneo.jpg

Mahakam bridge in day light
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/pulau%20kumala/jembatan1.jpg

Patung Lembuswana (Lembuswana Statues)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9655/gbr1511to.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/8673/gbr1524tl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3379/gbr1531oq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/1848/gbr1541am.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4521/gbr1557xc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/7592/gbr1568pi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/6168/gbr1574pt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8729/gbr1587lm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6950/gbr1595ox.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/3091/gbr1607hq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9973/gbr1610ii.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1640/dscf00266xy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/7434/img08282zr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Pasak Pulau Kumala

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/2043/dscf00028rw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/1622/img07322kz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/6084/gbr094bj.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4520/417ny.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5228/425aw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/271/434ne.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5388/441bd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

credit to Blue_Sky and ichsan

PS:udah dipost belom sih ttg pulau kumala?? kalo udah bilang..

paw25694

March 11th, 2007, 10:51 AM

Lamin Mencong

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/640/img07335tl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Lamin Miau

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/300/dscf00014my.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/5725/img07311pm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Lamin Beo

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9582/dscf00036hh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6476/img07358se.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/9428/gbr150zy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4093/gbr189dg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4350/gbr778yv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/704/dscf00488vk.jpg[/URL]

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5338/img08310kn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5127/img08583rd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/70/img08591xn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/2914/img08623en.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/3520/img08605ox.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/9372/img08617yk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Recreation Area of Kumala Island

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/848/991jo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/3194/1002at.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1949/img01094qb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/3194/img08638qh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/2162/img01160ha.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/7176/img01172du.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sky Tower of Kumala Island

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5893/img00612nw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/8536/img08206za.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4161/img01128hb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/9338/img01134ej.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

View of Kumala Island & Resort

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/8449/gbr1474ju.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/2641/gbr1501lj.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/5112/gbr1629hw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5728/img08237fk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4728/img08259gi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8140/img08308nq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Road to Kumala Island

- Port

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5957/img08143oc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

- Ferry

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9938/img08659ak.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3913/img00739ue.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

- Ketinting (Motor Boat)

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/6082/img08227dl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

- Private Plane...?:D:D

http://img424.imageshack.us/img424/8154/img07606lb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

again.. credit to Ichsan and Blue Sky

paw25694

March 11th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Indonesian Tourism Links *not all* :
www.my-indonesia.info
www.indonesia-tourism.com *this site has a lot links to other sites such as :
http://www.eastjava.com
http://www.indonesiagarment.com
http://www.parklanejakarta.com
http://www.indonesia-furniture.com
http://www.indonesiajewelry.com
http://www.balitour.com
http://www.nusa-tenggara.com
http://www.eastindonesia.com
http://www.thejewelries.com
http://www.indonesiannaturalstone.com
http://www.javahandicraft.com
http://www.bali-online.com
http://www.indonesia-product.com
http://www.oranghutantours.com
http://www.bali-hotel.com
http://www.bali-craft.com
http://www.javatours.com
http://www.thefurnitures.com
http://www.indonesia-handicraft.com

and visit Indonesia forum for sure for more info and if you have questions just ask there.. feel free to visit Indonesia(and the forum)! :)

rilham2new

March 11th, 2007, 05:11 PM

rilham2new

March 11th, 2007, 08:53 PM

KAMPUNG SUMBER ALAM in GARUT (west Java Province)

Kampung Sumber Alam, dekat Garut, Jabar.
http://www.kampungsumberalam.com/galeri/1.jpg
http://www.kampungsumberalam.com/galeri/9.jpg
http://www.kampungsumberalam.com/galeri/16.jpg
http://www.kampungsumberalam.com/galeri/4.jpg
http://www.kampungsumberalam.com/galeri/3.jpg
http://www.kampungsumberalam.com/galeri/2.jpg

rilham2new

March 11th, 2007, 09:07 PM

^^ Hey, it's strange that the second highest peak in SEA snows but not in Mt. Kinabalu... I want snow!!!! :( Btw, is Puncak Jaya open for casual tourists (ie. non-hikers)?
Eheemm...

I'll explain this.... The tallest mountain in SEA is Hkakabo Razi in MYANMAR which is 5,334 m ..... the second tallest is Puncak jaya in Indonesia which is 5,029 m, .... I dunno aboout Mt. Kinabalu position which just only 4,095..... Since It must be bit shorter than some mountains in Papua Province, Indonesia.... There are about 5-6 mountains which is more than 4,500 m heights in Jaya Range (or just say taller than Mt. Kinabalu)...

rilham2new

March 11th, 2007, 09:18 PM

I am TROPICAL SNOW LOVERS....so let me combine all post related to

SNOW IN TROPICAL in INDONESIA

Papua is the only place to see Snow in South East Asia

:banana:

http://www.papuaweb.org/main/wallpapers/muller-glacier-640-480.jpg
http://www.photographersdirect.com/wmimages/pd75386.jpg
http://www.papua-adventures.com/images/pic14.jpg
There are three permanent snow glaciers on the slopes of Puncak Jaya (4884 m). Puncak Jaya is the tallest peak in the Oceania region and the second highest in SE Asia. It is also the highest island peak in the world.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/NewImages/Images/landsat_carstenz_29may03.jpg
Puncak Jaya (in Dutch times: Carstensz Pyramid, in Sukarno times: Puncak Sukarno) is located in the Sudirman Range, in the central part of West Papua province, near to the giant Freeport-McMoran gold and copper mine.

http://www.7summits.com/images/data/media/3/CPfromNP.jpg
View of Puncak Jaya from base camp

http://www.7summits.com/images/data/media/3/scan484.jpg
The smallest snowfield, the North Wall Firn.

Climbing and descending from the snow-capped Puncak Jaya/ Carstens Piramid

http://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(2).JPGhttp://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(12).JPG

http://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(10).JPGhttp://www.carstenszpapua.com/uploads/images/fotky/Carstensz_climbing%20(14).JPG

[QUOTE=Farean;10951330]Still on Puncak Jaya :colgate:

[img]http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_20_04.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_21_01.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_21_02.jpghttp://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_21_03.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_22_01.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_22_02.jpg
http://www.livingstone.cz/tamtamy/photos/ledovce_22_03.jpg
Scenery of Sudirman and Mandala Ranges surrounding Puncak Jaya

THIS THE REAL PERSON WHO EVER EXPERIENCED SNOW IN TROPICAL, ouch, I wish I were there

pics are from MULTIPLY

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/lembah20danau2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Jaya-3.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/otw20summit.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/muncak.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/puncak20jaya.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Jaya-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Everd20Carstensz.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Everd20Puncak20Es.jpg

^^ both are from MULTIPLY

XxRyoChanxX

March 14th, 2007, 06:37 PM

http://www.kampungsumberalam.com/galeri/9.jpg

prettyyy

indistad

March 15th, 2007, 12:28 AM

Ilham, why do you have to post huge letters like that? Its annoying dude.. and I'll bet it annoys other people off too....

rilham2new

March 15th, 2007, 06:12 AM

^^ Ouch, sorry...i guess I use high resolution, since right now, the letters still looks so small tho....

DarkLite

March 15th, 2007, 06:15 AM

ONLY 93 MORE POSTS UNTIL THIS CAN BE ARCHIVED!!! GREAT THREAD, GREAT PICS!!!

F-ian

March 16th, 2007, 07:20 AM

^^ nope, see how many posts there are in the thread of the Philippines (600 + posts) and Malaysia (500+ posts) :)

rilham2new

March 17th, 2007, 02:51 PM

Indonesian Malay art-taste at

BANDAR SERAI INDOOR AMPHITHEATRE, Pekanbaru, Riau

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Image126.jpg

^^ still U/C

paradyto

March 19th, 2007, 05:08 AM

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4550/visitmusiyear20082up3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

In declaring “Palembang, A City of River Excursion”, which one of the contents is announcing the year 2008 as “Visit Musi Year 2008”, the Province Government of South Sumatera organizes a series of event, such as a big event of fire works to illuminate

Palembang skies by the end of year 2007, and other national and international events during the year of 2008, such as: “SRIWIJAYA FESTIVAL” and a major summit of “INDONESIA CHINA ENERGY FORUM 2008”.

rilham2new

March 21st, 2007, 10:54 AM

^^ Nice Palembang :)

F-ian

March 29th, 2007, 08:29 AM

^^ Beautiful pictures everyone :)

Here's Bandung,West Java,Indonesia

Friendly city, Happy People!

Flickr
By santos.celso (http://flickr.com/photos/santoscelso/133382714/)

In top, from Hyatt Hotel on Sumatera street.
I forgot what is name of the building...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/haqine_mic/DSCN7193.jpg

Bandung in top, from Ciburial.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/haqine_mic/IMG_0471.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/haqine_mic/IMG_0520.jpg
In front of Selasar Sunaryo's Gallery
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/haqine_mic/IMG_0493.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/haqine_mic/IMG_0492.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3221/39095509in1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)[/QUOTE]

http://static.flickr.com/92/225209664_bc917d5aff.jpg
Bio Farma office building on Pasteur Street, Bio Farma is the largest manufacturer of vaccines in the world

http://static.flickr.com/109/254896065_04abc180d2.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/122/254895212_e12ee93d0b.jpg
Gedung Sate, the office of West Java's governor and iconic symbol of Bandung due to its satay-like lightning-rod attached to its roof

http://static.flickr.com/92/244419041_46928db343.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/85/244419038_d25de1bcc8.jpg
Kampung Daun, an outdoor restaurant beautifully set in the hills above Bandung

F-ian

April 1st, 2007, 09:30 AM

Pekalongan batik sets world record

Guinness World Records has issued a certificate to the Pekalongan Batik Lovers Association for its feat of breaking the previous record for the largest batik painting in the world, a festival organizer in Pekalongan, Central Java, said.

The head of the Pekalongan Batik Festival organizing committee, Romi Oktabirawa, said Sunday the ******-based record-keeping organization had stated that the association was entitled to receive the certificate following its achievement of creating a 1,200-meter long colored batik painting, which involved 1,000 artisans and was completed in under 24 hours.

The effort was undertaken during the Batik On The Road event on Sept. 16, 2005, as part of the Pekalongan Batik Festival.

"Frankly speaking, we are very proud and thankful over this achievement. We hope the world will always remember Pekalongan for its batik," said Romi.

The previous world record was set by Sarkasi Said of Singapore in 2003, who created a 100-meter batik painting in nine and a half hours.

Romi said the organizing committee had initially e-mailed the verification division of Guinness World Records.

The organizing committee had sent audio-visual data, photographs and coverage by major print and electronic media in Indonesia to back the application.

Romi acted as chairman of the committee, M. Ani Sofyan as video cameraman and Arief Wicaksono as photographer. They were supported by Nusyirwan Tirtaamidjaja from Irwan Tirta Batik, multimedia expert Roy Suryo Noto Diprojo and Larasati Suliantoro Sulaiman, a philosophy and aesthetics lecturer from the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, who signed the agreement with Guinness World Records.

Batik On The Road program officer, Mohamad Ali Djuffry, said the accomplishment was not only accredited to the association, but was also the pride of the people of Pekalongan.

The association's spokesman, Djudjur T. Susila, said the process of achieving the world record was quite lengthy.

"We received a reply that we'd been shortlisted six months after the feat, and the certificate just arrived in Pekalongan a few days ago," Djudjur said.

"Compared to other cities with their extravagant promotional campaigns, such as Yogyakarta with its 'Never Ending Asia', Surakarta's 'The Spirit of Java', or 'Enjoy Jakarta', ours is the cheapest as it was initiated by the local community."

Pekalongan batik originates from Pekalongan **** and Pekalongan regency. Both areas are known as coastal batik centers. Pekalongan **** has 608 batik business ventures employing 5,821 of its 240,000 inhabitants, while Pekalongan regency has 2,000 batik businesses employing around 10,000 of its 850,000 people.

Djudjur said that following the success of the 2005 batik festival, batik lovers in Pekalongan have planned to organize the 2007 Pekalongan Batik Festival under the theme of "World Batik Fiesta".

"However, this time the Pekalongan municipality seemed to be eager to be involved by taking the initiative to appoint its mayor as chairman and his staff as organizing committee members of the festival," Djudjur said.

"This is all done for the sake of accomplishing the Trade Ministry's Indonesia Design Power program, in which Pekalongan **** is one of its pilot projects."

He asserted that some members of the association perceived that the community-based batik festival should not be split between the **** and regency. It is inappropriate for bureaucrats to organize the event because they are merely regulators and facilitators, he said.

Djudjur added that artisans had continued creating batik designs and techniques in line with market trends. The processes involved in batik-making are unique, he said, highlighting features such as silkscreen printing and the use of eco-friendly materials.
He acknowledged that chemicals had polluted Pekalongan, citing the often-murky river water there.

"However, we have made efforts to avoid environmental damage by requiring factories to be equipped with waste processing facilities. Besides that, the government has also been selective in issuing business licenses. The Chamber of Commerce is also probing the possibility of working together with its German counterpart in waste management technology," said Djudjur.

Source: Suherdjoko, www.thejakartapost.com

F-ian

April 1st, 2007, 10:28 AM

Bali Bvlgari

Infinite Luxury
Infinite Beauty
Infinite Paradise

:eek:

http://static.flickr.com/172/380405345_40b2b947cc.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/154/399633699_765d4bf7a7.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/135/380385165_980106583e.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/137/380665978_6c3d45c53d.jpg

to go down the beach use:

http://static.flickr.com/151/399632168_9ba4a8b5ff.jpg

or

http://static.flickr.com/130/399631276_8d31bf7eaa.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/172/380665981_8836e84b30.jpg

ocean spirit

April 3rd, 2007, 10:49 AM

:bow: :master: :bow: :master: :bow:

paradyto

April 4th, 2007, 02:05 AM

He he he... NICE PLACE Farean:)

Blue_Sky

April 4th, 2007, 08:22 AM

That place is owesome

:eek:

XxRyoChanxX

April 4th, 2007, 09:43 AM

ohh man! that hotel is awesome!!!

F-ian

April 4th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Indonesia
in Beautiful Pictures

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/05572172.jpg

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/573/teabedpw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4470/teafarmuo5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

West Java Tea Plantation

F-ian

April 4th, 2007, 10:25 AM

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8198/86fb0148wg5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Lake Maninjau, West Sumatra

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6906/bromosuc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
near Bromo, East Java

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6672/gunungagungco4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Gunung(= Mount) Agung, Bali :eek:

rilham2new

April 5th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Purple Dreams

April 5th, 2007, 05:38 PM

This thread is pure torture, lol.

paradyto

April 7th, 2007, 01:27 AM

I'm with u Ilham :D

rilham2new

April 8th, 2007, 08:13 AM

I'm with u Ilham :D

Tenkyu denkyu :D:D:D

F-ian

April 9th, 2007, 09:52 AM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/3b17b39b.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1931/4276378085b7d6d64e9ks6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

in Sulawesi

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/6833/050620bromo025vn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Temple in Bromo Mountains

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7813/tambakanog8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Tambakan Waterfall, Bali

http://static.flickr.com/33/55699880_b400f03845.jpg
Hotel in Bali

http://static.flickr.com/81/232709303_c025831048.jpg
Lembang, Central Java, Indonesia

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/9780/farmermu5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Salt Farmer in Bali

F-ian

April 10th, 2007, 02:53 PM

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1082/1851473741f498cc4f1um1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Beach in Nusa Tenggara Timur

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3766/tnfallingdownyl9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

West Java coast

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3354/seaweedzj7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Seaweed farmer in Bali

tell me if the pictures are not showing :)

F-ian

April 11th, 2007, 12:50 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/b2cf18a3.jpg
Near Mt. Bromo

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/bbbbb2ad.jpg
Common site when landing in Indonesia

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/3b1afc9a.jpg
Mount Payope, Nusa Tenggara Timur

F-ian

April 12th, 2007, 09:05 AM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/c79fd2c9.jpg

Green Canyon,West Java

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/ea35e0ac.jpg

Mt. batur, Bali

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/c0651032.jpg

Javenese Festival

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/d6d364f8.jpg

Melasti Festival, Bali

JAG2

April 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Hi Farean , nice pictures , this is also one of the many reasons for me that keeps me coming back to this beloved country.

XxRyoChanxX

April 13th, 2007, 09:40 PM

This thread is pure torture, lol.

hahaha glad to hear that!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/d6d364f8.jpg
loving this pic

F-ian

April 16th, 2007, 09:26 AM

I love this picture of Bali

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/8a05a022.jpg
^^So Magical^^

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/08ea2d81.jpg
Mt Batur, Bali

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/2aadd3c0.jpg

G-land Banyuwangi, West Java

F-ian

April 17th, 2007, 11:49 AM

oh mhay I just found more pictures of

Bvlgari Bali

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

http://static.flickr.com/236/446071217_2b708712b7.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/172/446071331_6a0986fcc5.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/178/446066462_27a76e5290.jpg

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http://static.flickr.com/182/380271733_cd146f79ac.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/130/380299830_b6362f4fa8.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/158/380412891_b5088215b7.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/162/380299836_7deb2f2882.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/184/380327338_2667723e21.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/152/380299835_7d7311ee5c.jpg

more to come :cheers:

paw25694

April 17th, 2007, 01:44 PM

OMG!! :eek2:

F-ian

April 17th, 2007, 04:58 PM

Bvlgari Bali Continued

http://static.flickr.com/141/380613822_778cc642b9.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/222/446066782_38c0bbcec6.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/231/446072219_42a4d4d5fd.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/238/446071969_7b827d6709.jpg
Lights
http://static.flickr.com/193/446071665_904b239335.jpg
poolside villas

http://static.flickr.com/216/446071423_bc4394f300.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/209/446072057_4bf0a863fa.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/152/380183571_153144d3cd.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/137/380665978_6c3d45c53d.jpg

To be continued :banana: still lots more pics

Credited to Jeanius and Sophie :cheers:

paradyto

April 19th, 2007, 01:20 AM

Thanx Farean:)

paradyto

April 19th, 2007, 08:21 AM

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9628/17vq9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Palembang is one of Indonesian metropolitan city and a capital of South Sumatra, Indonesia.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4550/visitmusiyear20082up3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

In declaring “Palembang, A City of River Excursion”, which one of the contents is announcing the year 2008 as “Visit Musi Year 2008”, the Province Government of South Sumatera organizes a series of event, such as a big event of fire works to illuminate

Palembang skies by the end of year 2007, and other national and international events during the year of 2008, such as: “SRIWIJAYA FESTIVAL” and a major summit of “INDONESIA CHINA ENERGY FORUM 2008”.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3145/ampera311gi6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/5674/jembatan20ampera5dtw5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1559/image01wi3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Just click the thread: Palembang: the city of Srivijaya (http://http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=448011)

CALENDAR EVENT OF VISIT MUSI YEAR 2008

JANUARY
Grand Lounching Visit Musi Year 2008 & Visit Indonesian Year 2008 in Benteng Kuto Besak (BKB)– January 5, 2008
Islamic Cars Festival & Parade on Muharram 1, 1429 H – January 10 – 20, 2008
South Sumatra Paguyuban Songs Festival – January 25 – 27, 2008

FEBRUARY
Gong Xi Fa Cai Festival – February 7, 2008
RAKERNAS II PHRI (HUT PHRI ke-39) – February 8 – 9, 2008
Cap Go Me Barongsai Festival in Kemaro Island – February 18 – 21, 2008
Horticultural Exhibition in Kenten – February 24 – 29, 2008

MARCH
Nusantara Food Festival in BKB Plaza – March 2 – 3, 2008
National Seminar for Tourism Business, Hotel, and International Restourant – March 13, 2008
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Exhibition – March 16 – 20, 2008
Gambus Music and Beduk Parade for Birthday of Prophet Muhammad SAW, March 21 – 22, 2008

APRIL
Egg Painting Festival for Good Friday – April 1 – 3, 2008
Srivijaya Golf Tournament II – April 7 – 9, 2008
International Rally (II) and Speed Relly (I) – April 20 – 22, 2008
Traditional Media (FK-METRA) Performing and Exhibition – April 2008
International Aero Modeling Championship in Jakabaring – April 25 – 27, 2008

MAY
National Meeting: Saudagar Minang – May 3 – 7, 2008
Minang Art Festival – May 3 – 7, 2008
Srivijaya Fair in South Sumatra in BKB Plaza – May 15 – 21, 2008
Anniversary of Indonesia Bercahaya FKA – ESQ in Sport Hall – May 16 – 17, 2008
National Event: Standing of Nation (100 years) – May 20, 2008
Weisak Celebrating 2561 in TPKS Museum – May 20, 2008

JUNE
Srivijaya Festival XVII in BKB Plaza – June 16 – 23, 2008
Palembang Anniversary Festival in Musi River– June 17, 2008
RAKERNAS ASITA 2008 – June 2008
International Fishing Tournament IV in Musi River – June 20 – 22, 2008
International Supercross in Kamboja Track Field – June 2008
Miss Indonesian Pageant 2008 – June 25, 2008

JULY
Ijti’ma Ulama International – July 1 – 3, 2008
National Cooperation Exhibition (UKM) 2008 – July 1 – 3, 2008
National: Rally Wisata 2008 IV – July 15 – 17, 2008
Indonesian Layang-layang Festival 2008 – July 19 – 23, 2008
Youth Art Festival 2008 in BKB Plaza – July 21 – 24, 2008
Indonesian Doctors Specialist National Conference (KONAS PERDOSKI) – July 2008
Mathematic National and Indonesian Conference (XIV) – July 24 – 26, 2008

AUGUST
Prayers: Do’a bersama Pelita Sejuta Harapan in Bukit Siguntang – August 9, 2008
RAKORNAS PGRI: Kemilau Sumatera – August 11 – 16, 2008
Indonesian Independence Day festival 2008 – August 17, 2008
National Costumes Festival – August 19, 2008
International Triathlon, para sailing, water ski, jet ski Championship and skydiving Exhibition in BKB Plaza – August 28 – 31, 2008

SEPTEMBER
Palembang Darussalam Festival 2008 – September 1, 2008
Gebyar Wisata Budaya SumSel – September 1 – 3, 2008
Musi River Panorama Painting Exhibition in BKB Plaza – September 12, 2008
National Argo and Food Expo – September 2008

OCTOBER
Indonesia-China Energy Forum (ICEF) III – October 2008
International Dragon Boat Race in Musi River – October 9 – 12, 2008
Hari Pangan Nasional 2008 – October 16, 2008
Wahana Negara Raharja Nasional – October 20 – 28, 2008

NOVEMBER
Malayan Dance and Art Festival VII 2008 – November 1 – 5, 2008
Dul Muluk Traditional Theatre Festival – November 17 – 18, 2008
Traditional Food for BPD PHRI South Sumatra – November 20 – 30, 2008
The Annual Indonesian Music Award 2008 (AMI Award 2008) – November 2008

DECEMBER
Silk Air in memoriam: Ziarah bersama tempat jatuhnya pesawat Silk Air – December 19, 2008
The Greeting Christmas 2008 – December 25, 2008
New Year 2008 – 2009 Fireworks – December 31, 2008

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7270/visitmusi2007banner2qo5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Lirtain

April 20th, 2007, 04:39 AM

Beautiful country :okay:

paw25694

April 20th, 2007, 09:00 AM

@paradyto, Miss Indonesia Universe Pageant 2008 will be hold in Palembang??

paradyto

April 20th, 2007, 09:59 AM

Yup, I have the information from Disparda Sumsel for Visit Musi Year 2008. And Indonesian Music Award 2008 (AMI Award) will be hold in Palembang too:)

F-ian

April 21st, 2007, 03:59 PM

Indonesia
in Beautiful Pictures Continued

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/3adca00a.jpg
Kalimantan dance held in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature park)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/b5d1dfe5.jpg
uptop Mount Rinjani, Lombok

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/0b4f45d3.jpg
Mount Maninjau West Sumatra

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/3e7fc86a.jpg
Munduk Waterfall Bali

paradyto

April 22nd, 2007, 04:35 AM

:okay:Rinjani Mount of Lombok looks beautiful!!!! Great pics Farean:)

malongsari

April 22nd, 2007, 10:22 AM

:cheer: :cheer: I know... Palembang's improve a lot since I left. Missing this town {city???) very much!!!

rilham2new

April 23rd, 2007, 06:55 PM

Farean .. loving your pics ...

F-ian

April 24th, 2007, 07:46 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/cb803026.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/183837e3.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/43354466.jpg

Mando

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/utk%20indo/7f7bd7a0.jpg

Taman Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra

http://static.flickr.com/121/292550035_65d8190d02.jpg

Prambanan Temple, Central Java

http://static.flickr.com/70/173686518_e814988c50.jpg

Dieng Lake, East Java

http://static.flickr.com/75/173688602_0b44dc5d85.jpg
Sindoro Mountain , East Java

http://static.flickr.com/65/173688601_dfca45235a.jpg
Keledung Passm,Wonosobo central Java

JAG2

April 25th, 2007, 10:19 AM

this is the reason , again and again . I like coming back. Wonderful pictures of this beautiful country.

F-ian

April 25th, 2007, 10:29 AM

^^hihihihiii Example of an Indonesia Addict :colgate:

http://static.flickr.com/138/369232336_59577a69a1.jpg
Sipiso-piso Waterfall, North Sumatra

http://static.flickr.com/115/369237981_2d6674045b.jpg
somewhere in Sumatra

http://static.flickr.com/115/369237194_b5a71fa103.jpg
Limestone Lake in Sumatra

http://static.flickr.com/131/369241718_18c7957d46.jpg
Rice field Valley, Sumatra

http://static.flickr.com/140/369236832_4044e075b8.jpg
Salak/Snakeskin Fruit found in Indonesia :banana:

http://static.flickr.com/146/430884346_f2c856e87b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/183/430884365_47a0cf2149.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/179/430884379_d1eceb97c9.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/167/430884302_7f8da804e8.jpg
Cubadak Island West Java

paradyto

April 26th, 2007, 02:11 AM

The Prambanan Temple looks awsome:)

bozhart

April 27th, 2007, 03:45 AM

Dieng Lake, East Java

Sindoro Mountain , East Java

Dieng and Sindoro are located in Central Java, not East Java :)

paw25694

April 27th, 2007, 03:59 AM

and it's Lake Maninjau, not mount :)

F-ian

April 27th, 2007, 03:13 PM

before more of Bvlgari Bali, Here's

Ritz Carlton,Jimbaran,Bali,Indonesia

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
no wonder its 5 Stars

http://static.flickr.com/35/114560843_e61c87974e.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/53/143466934_f83fcf8035.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/29/42844739_5cc052c842.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/21/26341651_ff28efbf96.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/30/42844702_6f555d1328.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/39/122462080_a27fbaa14a.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/103/313659093_56a513dcb7.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/108/317053837_4801fd3c71.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/112/280527835_992e95f777.jpg

so Many Pools!!! :tongue2:

Ritz Carlton Bali's Spa-on-the-rock

http://static.flickr.com/113/280527837_adc720a6be.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/80/280527839_40687af9aa.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/117/280527832_157caf5bd2.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/121/305668345_97f9cb812b.jpg

XxRyoChanxX

April 30th, 2007, 08:23 AM

http://static.flickr.com/140/369236832_4044e075b8.jpg

SALAK!! I miss SALAk!

F-ian

April 30th, 2007, 10:22 AM

Sarangan Lake, East Java

looks pretty much like the American Frontiers :cheers:

1.
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3076/ts1ha1.jpg

2.
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9312/ts2re3.jpg

3.
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4355/ts3zs9.jpg

4.
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/821/ts4de8.jpg

5.
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3687/ts5pd1.jpg

6.
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7706/ts6qu6.jpg

7.
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5386/ts7gk5.jpg

Credited to Bozhart

-=+cZaRiNa+=-

May 1st, 2007, 06:01 AM

paw25694

May 1st, 2007, 06:57 AM

^^ nope, it's located in East Java Province, still in Java Island
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/IndonesiaEastJava.png
the green one,
the Lake is the most west of the green, but still in the center between north and south..

F-ian

May 3rd, 2007, 10:27 AM

Tengger Highlands - East Java

1.
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7023/tengger4aq3.jpg

2.
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7972/tengger3bt9.jpg

3.
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9149/tengger1qm1.jpg

4.
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5302/tengger2yp5.jpg

Photoed by Bozhart!:cheers:

paradyto

May 3rd, 2007, 03:09 PM

PUNTI KAYU

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5028/brosurpuntikayulm7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It's a recreational site located about 8 kilometers North of the centre of town, on the road leading to Sultan Maahmud Badaruddin II International Airport of Palembang.

Actually it is a 50 square hectares pine trees reserve designed and created into a natural park completed with such made lake, souvenirs shop, restourants, playing ground for children and other facilities.

Entertaining of home and guest artists often held on holidays.

F-ian

May 4th, 2007, 12:03 PM

Credited to Bozhart :cheers:

Taken from the peak of Mt.Telomoyo (1895 m), Central Java. A mountain in the background is Mt.Andong. Do you notice how many road is on this pic?

1.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3690/telomoyo1ki2.jpg

2.
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7263/telomoyo2aq7.jpg

F-ian

May 6th, 2007, 08:01 AM

by Blue Sky

all pictures taken from http://www.divederawan.com/

Derawan Fisherman Village

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/b_bws012002_0424_101313AA.jpg

Resort Welcome Gate

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/b_P1010113.jpg[/QUOTE]

Beach Side Bungalow

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/b_P1010118.jpg

Water Resort

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/b_derawan2002_0423AH.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/b_bws32002_0425BQ.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/b_bws012002_0424_104430AA.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/b_bws012002_0424_102338AA.jpg

There is 3 main island in derawan resort which is derawan island, kakaban island and sangalaki island. Derawan island is the main island, sangalaki island is very famous as diving site while the mangrove forest located in kakaban island.

Derawan resort located in kabupaten Berau
This is the map

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/derawan/Borneo_map_3.jpg[/QUOTE]

UMD

May 7th, 2007, 04:57 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/komodo03.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/waktob06.jpg

Is this Komodo Island? Wow! This one is breathtaking.

UMD

May 7th, 2007, 05:23 PM

Mount Sibayak, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Credited to: Kazuo Lim Khee Boon please thank him for the Photos :cheers:

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Mount Sibayak is in the province of North Sumatra at the Brastagi Highland.

F-ian

May 9th, 2007, 03:29 PM

^^ @UMD: yes the breathtaking first pic is Komodo but the second is in Wakatobi Islands in Sulawesi :)
^^ @UMD again: yup sorry North Sumatra :)

Still from Derawan by Blue Sky:cheers:

Underwater Panorama

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Mangrove Forest in crystal Shallow water

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rilham2new

May 10th, 2007, 07:17 AM

^^ I heard someone said about BRASTAGI :D:D:D My favorite town on a highland.... the weather is cold ... the air is fresh... the view is nice...

BRASTAGI from MULTIPLY

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/P1010004.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/Brastagi20Medan.jpg

bozhart

May 10th, 2007, 08:52 PM

Parangtritis, southern coast of Central Java near Yogyakarta

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5. Queen of The South Hotel & Resort (the website is here (http://www.queen-of-the-south.com))
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6. Queen of The South Hotel & Resort (the website is here (http://www.queen-of-the-south.com))
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7. Queen of The South Hotel & Resort (the website is here (http://www.queen-of-the-south.com))
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F-ian

May 13th, 2007, 08:41 PM

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Gili Meno Island,Lombok

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:eek: Kuta beach, Lombok

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another view of Bunaken, North Sulawesi :cool:

JAG2

May 13th, 2007, 09:57 PM

Superb Farean , please keep up the good work.

XxRyoChanxX

May 14th, 2007, 06:24 PM

goshhh!

LOMBOK ..the next BALI!! :)

F-ian

May 15th, 2007, 08:59 AM

these photo's are pretty long.... :cheers:

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a Village on Bromo Mountains East Java

marching

May 15th, 2007, 05:25 PM

Thanx guys for the pics:okay:

F-ian

May 16th, 2007, 09:58 AM

Thank you for complementing Indonesia :) ^^ when will you vist?

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Salanglaki beach, Kalimantan

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Lombok beaches are for yourselves :cheers:

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Ambas Islands, Riau

F-ian

May 18th, 2007, 12:29 PM

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a waterfall near Bromo Mountain

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One side of Bromo that looks like the Middle East...

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Gunung Kawi Temple, Bali

ocean spirit

May 18th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Hello :wave: Farean...this is all soooo great :):)
My sister lives in Cakranesara :) Hope to see her and hers family and amazing Indonesia...

F-ian

May 19th, 2007, 07:35 AM

Hi Ocean Spirit! :wave:

I think you mean Cakranegara in Lombok right :tongue2:? i think its a really beautiful place! hope you'll enjoy your stay in Indonesia when you visit it :) and do take photos :colgate:

XxRyoChanxX

May 19th, 2007, 04:54 PM

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this is so0o nice WOWWWWW
truly breathtaking :)

marching

May 20th, 2007, 02:33 AM

Gosh!!! I really miss the paradise of Asia.... Thanx for more beautiful pics here.

F-ian

May 21st, 2007, 02:59 PM

The Proof of Indonesia's Extraordinary Marine Biodiversity...:cheers: :cheers:

Ancient coelacanth caught in Indonesia

http://i.usatoday.net/tech/_photos/2007/05/21/coelacanthx-large.jpg

Indonesian fisherman Yustinus Lahama holds up a coelacanth, an ancient fish once thought to have become extinct at the time of the dinosaurs, in a quarantine pool after he caught it in the sea off North Sulawesi.
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Indonesian fisherman Yustinus Lahama holds up a coelacanth, an ancient fish once thought to have become extinct at the time of the dinosaurs, in a quarantine pool after he caught it in the sea off North Sulawesi.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian fisherman hooked a rare coelacanth, a species once thought as extinct as dinosaurs, and briefly kept the "living fossil" alive in a quarantined pool.

Justinus Lahama caught the four-foot, 110-pound fish early Saturday off Sulawesi island near Bunaken National Marine Park, which has some of the highest marine biodiversity in the world.

The fish died 17 hours later, an extraordinary survival time, marine biologist Lucky Lumingas said Sunday.

"The fish should have died within two hours because this species only lives in deep, cold-sea environment," he said. Lumingas works at the local Sam Ratulangi University, which plans to study the carcass.

The coelacanth (pronounced SEE-la-kanth) was believed to be extinct for 65 million years until one was found in 1938 off Africa's coast, igniting worldwide interest. Several other specimens have since been discovered, including another off Sulawesi island in 1998.

The powerful predator is highly mobile with limb-like fins, and it gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.