-:INDONESIA:- A Secret Heaven (some damn Breathtaking Pics!)

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Indonesia on the World Map

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This is Indonesia, A cluster of 18000 Emeralds Shining on the Equator... its no doubt The World's Largest Archipelago which means that it has the Most Diverse Cultures, Ethnic Groups, Local Languages,Biodiversity and also the Marine-diversity in the World....

It has the Largest Rain forest incomparable to all of Asia and the Third Largest in the World after Brazil and Zaire. And because of its Lush Rain forest, it is also called "The Archipelago of Superlatives". The Worlds Natural Wonders are found here, The World's: Largest Bat, Longest Snake, Smallest Fish, Largest Cockroach,Largest Lizard, Largest Flower, and so Much more...

The Volcano Kingdom of 300+ Volcanoes that Run through Indonesia is Considered a blessing in disguise, Enriching the Earth of Indonesia which is said that putting a Stone and Stick on Indonesian Soil would turn into a Flora.

One side of an Island could be 180 Degrees Different From the other... and Parts of the World could even fit into just 1 Single Little Island.......Astonishing...

This is Our
Indonesia

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A World All its Own

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[F-ian]

Green Canyon,West Java

Green Canyon is somewhere here:
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Green Canyon

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[F-ian]

BTW Pictures are credited toTrekEarth.com (http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Indonesia/photo294809.htm)

Mount Bromo East Java, Indonesia

Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park is one of the most magical places on Earth. In the ancient Tengger caldera, there are three volcanoes that have emerged from a vast crater stretching 10km across. Gunung Kursi (2581m), Gunung Batok (2440m) and the steaming cone of Gunung Bromo (2392m) stand in the sea of ashes and volcanic sand, surrounded by the towering cliffs of the crater's edge. In the distance, outside the caldera, the highest peak of Java, and at the same time one of the most active volcanoes - Gunung Semeru (3676m)- throws its shadow, and every few minutes its ash over the whole area (LP, Indonesia 2003

BTW this Indonesia not the moon

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If you go to Bromo area, don't forget to go to this madakaripura falls, which is not far.

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This amazing falls has a unique story behind, it was told that the great Gajah Mada, the great prime minister of the Majapahit Empire around 13-14th century, saw a white tiger when he passed this area. He followed this tiger until this falls. The place I put my tripod to take this picture is where he meditated to search the meaning of this white tiger. Until now, the people around this area still believe that the white tiger still exist and show up from time to time.

Grad ND was used because of the great difference between upper and lower part of the falls.

Note : The kingdom of Majapahit, with its capital in East Java, flourished at the end of what is known as Indonesia's 'classical age'. This was a period in which the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism were predominant cultural influences. Gajah Mada, the prime minister of the Majapahit Empire is believed to have unified the entire archipelago. Until now the people around Bromo has still Hindu religion

[Küsel]

Some old Indonesia pics of mine (95)... sorry only scanned and old :(

Bali (upper right is KL, sorry ;))
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[F-ian]

thanks! we Hope you visit Indonesia Again :colgate:!!

[F-ian]

Gunung Rinjani Lombok, Indonesia

Standing at 3726 meters Gunung Rinjani is the highest mountain on Lombok Island and the second highest in Indonesia. 600 meters below the rim, inside the crater is a 6 km wide lake called Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea). The lake has a crescent shape and in the middle of its curve is the new cone, Gunung Baru, which is also a couple of hundred years old. Rinjani is an active volcano and erupted as recently as 1994, changing the shape of the inner cone and sprinkling ash over most of Lombok."

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[F-ian]

Tangkuban Perahu

Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano at 6.77S, 107.60E which is 30 km north of the city of Bandung. It is a popular tourist attraction where tourists can hike or ride to the edge of the crater to view the hot water springs upclose. It is 2084 meters tall, or 6836 feet. This stratovolcano is on the island of Java and last erupted in 1983.

The name translates roughly to "fell place of a boat" in Sundanese, referring to the local legend of its creation.

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[F-ian]

I'll Post Bilions Tomorrow ;)

[Küsel]

I don't know if I will return - it was some of my best 2 months in my whole life. But as it seems I will move to Brazil and it's a bit far...

In the mid-90s Indonesia was THE country to go for research, field works or just travelling for us in the University of Zurich (Biologists and Geographers especially). Also the professors gave special lectures even in the ground courses about Balinese society and you could take courses in Bahasa Indonesia in our faculty!!! Yes it was a MUST to go - and it was A DREAM to be there!

IMO the best I experienced was hiking up Bromo, spending a long time hiking through Tana Toraja and stay in a camp in the middle of the Sumatra forest. And the sunsets from the Gili islands are unbeatable ;)

Only problem: these fucking tourist-hunting money-greedy faked watch sellers and taxi drivers in Kuta. I HAD to stay in this horrible place because of a congress, but never again! Mass tourism is everywhere hell! I even met by chance!!! (which proves my statement above) one of my professors on a Kuta street fighting with one of these street kids in Wallis dialect (!!) and couldn't get rid of him - we safed him and he was so surprised (we didn't know that he was there as well and vice versa - he is geographer, I was with my girlfriend on her primotology congress) :lol:

[F-ian]

nywaeys lets continue

Lake Toba North Sumatera Indonesia

Lake Toba is a large lake, 100km long and 30km wide, in the middle of the northern part of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

In 1949 the Dutch geologist Rein van Bemmelen reported that Lake Toba was surrounded by a layer of ignimbrite rocks, and was a large volcanic caldera. Later researchers found rhyolite ash similar to that in the ignimbrite around Toba in Malaysia and India, 3000km away. Oceanographers discovered Toba ash on the floor of the eastern Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.

The Toba eruption is dated at 73,000 ± 4000 years ago. It had a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 8, making it the most recent eruption of a "supervolcano". Bill Rose and Craig Chesner of Michigan Technological University deduced that the total amount of erupted material was about 2800km3; around 2000km3 of ignimbrite that flowed over the ground and around 800km3 that fell as ash, with the wind blowing most of it to the west. Such a huge eruption probably lasted nearly two weeks. Very few plants or animals in Indonesia would have survived, and it is possible that the eruption caused a planet-wide die-off. There is some evidence, based on mitochondrial DNA, that the human race was reduced to only a few thousand individuals by the Toba eruption (see Toba catastrophe theory).

A large area collapsed after the ejection of that amount of subsurface material, forming a caldera, which filled with water creating Lake Toba. Later, the floor of the caldera uplifted to form Samosir, a large island in the lake. Such uplifts are common in very large calderas, apparently due to the upward pressure of unerupted magma. Toba is probably the largest resurgent caldera on Earth.

There have been no historic eruptions at Toba, but large earthquakes have occurred, the most recent in 1987 along the southern shore of the lake. The underwater fault off the west coast of Sumatra has had several major earthquakes since 1995, including the ~9.0 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and the 8.7 2005 Sumatran earthquake.

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[Zorobabel]

Paradise on earth.

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Scientists hail discovery of hundreds of new species in remote New Guinea

By Terry Kirby, Chief Reporter
The Independent
Published: 07 February 2006

An astonishing mist-shrouded "lost world" of previously unknown and rare animals and plants high in the mountain rainforests of New Guinea has been uncovered by an international team of scientists.

Among the new species of birds, frogs, butterflies and palms discovered in the expedition through this pristine environment, untouched by man, was the spectacular Berlepsch's six-wired bird of paradise. The scientists are the first outsiders to see it. They could only reach the remote mountainous area by helicopter, which they described it as akin to finding a "Garden of Eden".

In a jungle camp site, surrounded by giant flowers and unknown plants, the researchers watched rare bowerbirds perform elaborate courtship rituals. The surrounding forest was full of strange mammals, such as tree kangaroos and spiny anteaters, which appeared totally unafraid, suggesting no previous contact with humans.

Bruce Beehler, of the American group Conservation International, who led the month-long expedition last November and December, said: "It is as close to the Garden of Eden as you're going to find on Earth. We found dozens, if not hundreds, of new species in what is probably the most pristine ecosystem in the whole Asian-Pacific region. There were so many new things it was almost overwhelming. And we have only scratched the surface of what is there." The scientists hope to return this year.

The area, about 300,000 hectares, lies on the upper slopes of the Foja Mountains, in the easternmost and least explored province of western New Guinea, which is part of Indonesia. The discoveries by the team from Conservation International and the Indonesian Institute of Sciences will enhance the island's reputation as one of the most biodiverse on earth. The mountainous terrain has caused hundreds of distinct species to evolve, often specific to small areas.

The Foja Mountains, which reach heights of 2,200 metres, have not been colonised by local tribes, which live closer to sea level. Game is abundant close to villages, so there is little incentive for hunters to penetrate up the slopes. A further 750,000 hectares of ancient forest is also only lightly visited.

One previous scientific trip has been made to the uplands - the evolutionary biologist and ornithologist Professor Jared Diamond visited 25 years ago - but last year's mission was the first full scientific expedition.

The first discovery made by the team, within hours of arrival, was of a bizarre, red-faced, wattled honeyeater that proved to be the first new species of bird discovered in New Guinea - which has a higher number of bird species for its size than anywhere else in the world - since 1939. The scientists also found the rare golden-fronted bowerbird, first identified from skins in 1825. Although Professor Diamond located their homeland in 1981, the expedition was able to photograph the bird in its metre-high "maypole" dance grounds, which the birds construct to attract mates. Male bowerbirds, believed to be the most highly evolved of all birds, build large and extravagant nests to attract females.

The most remarkable find was of a creature called Berlepsch's six-wired bird of paradise, named after the six spines on the top of its head, and thought "lost" to science. It had been previously identified only from the feathers of dead birds.

Dr Beehler, an expert on birds of paradise, which only live in northern Australia and New Guinea, said: "It was very exciting, when two of these birds, a male and a female, which no one has seen alive before ... came into the camp and the male displayed its plumage to the female in full view of the scientists."

Scientists also found more than 20 new species of frogs, four new butterflies, five new species of palm and many other plants yet to be classified, including what may be the world's largest rhododendron flower. Botanists on the team said many plants were completely unlike anything they had encountered before.

Tree kangaroos, which are endangered elsewhere in New Guinea, were numerous and the team found one species entirely new to the island. The golden-mantled tree kangaroo is considered the most beautiful but also the rarest of the jungle-dwelling marsupials. There were also other marsupials, such as wallabies and mammals that have been hunted almost to extinction elsewhere. And a rare spiny anteater, the long beaked echidna, about which little is known, allowed itself to be picked up by hand. Dr Beehler said: "What was amazing was the lack of wariness of all the animals. In the wild, all species tend to be shy of humans, but that is learnt behaviour because they have encountered mankind. In Foja they did not appear to mind our presence at all.

"This is a place with no roads or trails and never, so far as we know, visited by man ... This proves there are still places to be discovered that man has not touched."

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Birds

The scientists discovered a new species - the red faced, wattled honeyeater - and found the breeding grounds of two birds of almost mythical status - the golden- fronted bowerbird and Berlepsch's six-wired bird of paradise, long believed to have disappeared as a separate species. The expedition also came across exotic giant-crowned pigeons and giant cassowaries - a huge flightless bird - which are among more than 225 species which breed in the area, including 13 species of birds of paradise. One scientist said that the dawn chorus was the most fantastic he had ever heard.

Mammals

Forty species of mammals were recorded. Six species of tree kangeroos, rare elsewhere in New Guinea, were abundant and the scientists also found a species which is new to Indonesia, the golden-mantled tree kangeroo. The rare and almost unknown long-beaked echidna, or spiny anteater, a member of a primitive group of egg-laying mammals called monotremes, was also encountered. Like all the mammals found in the area, it was completely unafraid of humans and could be easily picked up, suggesting its previous contact with man was negligible.

Plants

A total area of about one million hectares of pristine, ancient, tropical, humid forest containing at least 550 plants species, many previously unknown and including five new species of palms. One of the most spectacular discoveries was a so far unidentified species of rhododendron, which has a white scented flower almost six inches across, equalling the largest recorded rhododendron flower.

Butterflies

Entomologists among the scientists identified more than 150 different species of butterfly, including four completely new species and several new sub-species, some of which are related to the common English "cabbage white" butterfly. Other butterflies observed included the rare giant birdwing, which is the world's largest butterfly, with a wingspan that stretches up to seven inches.

Frogs

The Foja is one of the richest sites for frogs in the entire Asia-Pacific region, and the team identified 60 separate species, including 20 previously unknown to science, one of which is only 14mm big. Among their discoveries were healthy populations of the rare and little-known lace-eyed frog and a new population of another frog, the Xenorhina arboricola, which had previously only been known to exist in Papua New Guinea.[/

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Jayawijaya Mountains

The Jayawijaya Mountain range lies in the middle of Irian Jaya, in the Jayawijiya regency. The highest peaks are Trikora, Jaya, Yamin and Mandala. The tribes of the Dani, Yali, Ndunga and Ngalum live in this region.

The Jaya Peak, at 5,500 meters, is the highest in Irian Jaya, and is always covered with snow. It takes between 10 and 20 days to reach this peak. The Castensz Pyramid is the montain's sheer northern wall. Below is the steep New Zealand Pass, the most dangerous and most feared by climbers.

Close to the top of this mountain range, is Orange Valley, at a height of 4,150 meters. There is a small lake with clear water, and three others with orange- coloured water. There is also an open plain which can be used as a camping ground.

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Komodo Island

Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the Park's biological importance.

Official website:http://www.komodonationalpark.org/index.htm

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[Zorobabel]

Anyone have pictures of Jatijajar Cave and Petruk Cave in Central Java?

[F-ian]

no Sorry :( I guess you have to go there and Photo it yourself ;) anywaysss:

Bintan

Bintan lies 45km southeast of Sinagpore, off the eastern coast of Samatra & has a population of 400,000. Bintan has been marked as Indonesia's next up and coming tourist destination

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[allan_dude]

Fantastic scenery!

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Anyone have pictures of Jatijajar Cave and Petruk Cave in Central Java?

wow.. you know these caves. I was actually raised in the district where Jatijajar cave is located. But too bad I don't have the pictures. I have been there a few time though.

[paradyto]

The Rainbow of Asia:)

[paradyto]

:)

[F-ian]

West Java

Bogor

The Kebun Raya (Great Garden) or BOGOR BOTANICAL GARDEN was officially opened in 1817 when Dutch occupied Java, having been the inspiration of Sir Stamford Raffles. Raffles was governor of Java from 1811-1816. The gardens were originally laid out by Professor Reinhardt, a German, with assistants from the Kew Gardens in London. Reinhardt was interested in plants which were used by the Javanese for domestic and medicinal purposes. From this he developed a collection of plants and seeds from other parts of the Archipelago and the Botanic Gardens would eventually make Bogor a centre for promotion of agriculture and horticulture in Indonesia. It was from these gardens that various colonial cash crops such as tea, cassava, tobacco, and cinchona were developed by early Dutch researchers during the 19th century.

The first catalogue of plants in the Garden (914 species) was published in 1823. The second catalogue (1844) listed over 2800 species. Over the years the garden was developed, and many species were replanted according to their taxonomic families.

There are more than 15,000 species of trees and plants; these include 400 types of magnificent palms and the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia. The plant was known to aboriginal and Malay medicine well before the 19th century when it was introduced to European scientists in 1818 by the afore-mentioned Stamford Raffles. He had seen it in Sumatra.

During the Japanese invasion in 1942, 2 Japanese took over the directorship of the Garden and the Herbarium, and the place was saved. During the Second World War the garden was neglected and sadly the giant Rafflesia died. The Dutch resumed management until Independence. In the following years, research was prevalent.

Kebum Raya Bogor is the Biggest Botanical Garden In South East Asia

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[F-ian]

Puncak Pass

Puncak, a 1-2 hour drive mountainous destination for stressful Jakartans trying to get away from the busy and bustling city life.
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The mountains are filled with tea plantations giving weary city drivers with surreal view of green landscapes.

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Another beautiful picture of the winding road through Puncak's tea plantations

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Puncak also famous for Jagung Bakar (Grilled Corn)

Rosted Corn stall

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[F-ian]

North Sulawesi's top dive destinations.

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BUNAKEN ISLAND National Ocean Park

World Class Diving Spot

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/5068221.jpg

http://abflug.de/indonesien/sulawesi/images/Bunaken_Island.jpg

http://www.sulawesi-dive.co.id/images/bunaken_gallery_sdq1.gif

http://www.netbetter.net/images/IndoReef500x333.jpg

http://www.emp.pdx.edu/htliono/images/g14.jpg

http://files.reseguiden.se/files/56/rg_267456_m500.jpg

http://www.pulisanresort-sulawesi.com/images/shoreline.jpg

http://www.north-sulawesi.org/images/bunaken1.jpg

http://www.north-sulawesi.org/galleries/02-pulisan.jpg

http://www.pulisanresort-sulawesi.com/images/beach4.jpg

http://www.merelyscene.com/manado/image/manadosunset.prev.bunaken.jpg

http://k43.pbase.com/u41/philbrain/large/33335842.CopyofIMG00447.jpg

http://www.merelyscene.com/manado/image/curch.bunaken.jpg

Manado Tua Island

http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/271/monadotuabt.jpg

http://www.merelyscene.com/manado/image/sky.prev.bunaken.jpg

http://www.north-sulawesi.org/images/sunset.jpg

http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/u39/philbrain/large/40554251.VB2653fav2.jpg

http://www.eco-divers.com/images/manadotua.jpg

http://www.divetrip.com/photos/thalassa03.jpg
view from the resort

http://mk31.image.pbase.com/u43/philbrain/large/39708309.Img00448.jpg

http://misheli.image.pbase.com/u46/philbrain/large/33885913.IMG00904.jpg

Siladen Island

http://zubi.merseine.nu/student/broschi/Pictures/Zubi/Dive/Siladen.jpg

http://zubi.merseine.nu/student/broschi/Pictures/Zubi/Dive/Bangka2.jpg

http://zubi.merseine.nu/student/broschi/Pictures/Zubi/Dive/Bangka3.jpg

http://www.barracuda-diving.com/bdr_jpg/siladen_beach.jpg

http://www.barracuda-diving.com/bdr_jpg/barracuda-boat-siladen.jpg

http://www.barracuda-diving.com/bdr_jpg/bunaken-diver.jpg

http://www.barracuda-diving.com/bdr_jpg/siladen-martha.jpg

[F-ian]

Indonesia is the Worlds Natural Largest Archipelago !

So For u foreigners who got tons of money at yr disposal you can rent some of our islands. Currently on bidding are :

Pulau Bengkoang
Pulau Beleang
Pulau Kembar
Pulau Kumbang
Pulau Kalang
Pulau Krakal Besar
Pulau Krakal kecil

All in Jawa Tengah. The leasing copntract is for 25 years and is renewabale

[F-ian]

Raja Empat Irian Jaya(West Papua), Indonesia

http://img20.exs.cx/img20/2333/wayag015yo.jpg

[F-ian]

Beaches?Sorry, Indonesia Owns That Topic ;)..

Bira Beach South Sulawesi

http://img20.exs.cx/img20/7576/birabeachindonesia7ce.jpg

[FREKI]

Great pictures, it looks stunning! Just a shame with all the extremists :sleepy:

The Danish Embassy in Jarkarta will reopen the 6th, but do still advice Danes to stay clear of the country!

[F-ian]

^^ did you know those Extremist are hated by Indonesian too? anyways this is like in other parts of Indonesia. Most Indonesians wouldn't recognise if your Danish or American or others cuz they think all the Westerners looks the same.. BTW your a Soldier right?and you've been to Iraq?other Islamic Countries have worse Situations than Indonesia. Don't be afraid ;)

Peace, I'm Indonesian and I Like Danish Poducts !:colgate:! Give me a Danish Butter Cookie :colgate:!!

http://www.shop2india.com/s2iimages/danishbuttercookiessml.gif

[F-ian]

thanks to Jag.it.cmd for these Pics!

View pf Bunaken from Hotel Santika Bunaken

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1814/cimg06068cy.jpg

[F-ian]

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/7021/cimg06003kc.jpg

[F-ian]

http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/3395/santikam0pf.jpg

[F-ian]

Heavenly :colgate:!!

[F-ian]

I'll Post ASAP

[F-ian]

Come back to Bunaken with love~

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/from_manado7_te.jpg

[F-ian]

Gili Trawangan

Looking for a tropical paradise, we reached as far as Lombok during our visit to Indonesia. Off the Lombok coast, there are three little islands which are popular among those few travellers who reach so far to the east: Gili Air, Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. Gili Meno is the calmest one and thus it was this island that we chose to spend a few relaxing days on. When we got there, the island hadn't been spoilt by tourists to such an extent as islands in Thailand or Malaysia. The surrounding waters were full of beautiful reefs with fascinating fish and huge sea turtles occasionally. Our stay on the island was a time of relaxation filled with holiday pleasure of lying on the golden beach...
In the photo, you can clearly see the reefs which were just off the shore. In the distance, there is another of the Gili Isls. I hope you like it.

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

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

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/gili_meno_2.jpg

[paradyto]

Nice Gluttony:)

[F-ian]

Indonesia

http://www.chaas.nl/image/garuda.jpg
(nasional emblem)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/img_bendera.gif

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/banner34bg.jpg

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

Ultimate in Diversity

[F-ian]

Ultimate in Biodiversity

(Indonesia is the World's Most Biodiversed Country)

Rafflesia Arnoldii

Found and Only in Indonesia

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/MultimediaFiles/Live/Image/6545.jpg

http://www.sens-de-la-vie.com/Images-dok/visages-bigflowerrainforest.jpg

http://www.earlham.edu/~givenbe/Rafflesia/rafflesia/pic.jpg

http://lemberk.vcm.cz/raflesie2b.jpg

[F-ian]

Corpse Flower

First Found in Indonesia

http://www.zanettiland.com/FunSpot/images/flower.jpg

[F-ian]

Biodiversity in Indonesia

Indonesia is by far the nation with the richest flora and fauna of all of Asia. The country is composed of about 17,000 islands of various dimensions dispersed along the border between two great biogeographical regions: the Indonesian and the Australian. The Indonesian archipelago stretches for more than 5,000 km (3,100 mi), roughly the distance between Oregon and the Bahamas.

With 1,150,000 sq. km (450,000 sq. mi) of tropical forest--about 500,000 km_ (or 200,000 mi_) of lowland rainforest--it possesses more forested land than any other Asian or African country, surpassed on a world level only by Brazil and the Zaire. Indonesia is host to the greatest diversity of parrots (75 species, of which 38 are endemic) and palms (477 species, of which 225 are endemic) in the world. Indonesia also hosts more monkeys than any other Asian nation, with 33 species, more than half of which are endemic. It is also first for swallowtail butterflies (with 121 species, of which about half are endemic), second for mammals (515 species, about 40% of which are endemic), fourth for reptiles (511 species) and higher plants (about 40,000 species), and fifth for birds (1,531 species, of which about 400 are endemic). The flower with the largest blossom, the rafflesia, and the largest lizard on Earth, the Komodo dragon, are from this region, as are the unique and charismatic orangutan and Javan rhinoceros.

Indonesia probably has the world's highest degree of marine biodiversity, with the largest coastal surface area of any tropical country (5,500,000 ha, or 13,600,000 acres), its huge expanses of mangroves, and its vast wonderlands of coral reefs.

[F-ian]

Komodo Dragon

Only Found in Komodo Islands in Indonesia

http://www.no-pest.com/KomodoDragon.jpg

http://www.kidszoo.com/images/animals/komodo.jpg

http://www.kidszoo.com/images/animals/komodo.jpg

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

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/komodo-baru001.jpg

[F-ian]

Orangutan

http://theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/08/10/orangutan_wideweb__430x286.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/orang-baby_copy.jpg

http://www.ba.k12.ok.us/schools/baa/Academy%20Web%20Page/dbehrens/orangutan.jpg

Mudskipper

the only place in asia is Indonesia

http://www.badmanstropicalfish.com/aquascape_pics/mudskipper.jpg

http://www.wiljo.nu/images/fiskar/mudskipper4.jpg

[F-ian]

Ultimate in Ethicity

Papua

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/162183.jpg

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

[F-ian]

Dayak

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/dayak003.jpg

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

[F-ian]

Mentawai

http://www.remibenali.com/culture_and_tribes_mentawai/photos_mentawai/mentawai_8_l.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/mentawai_7_l.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/mentawai_1_l.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/mentawai_6_l.jpg

[F-ian]

Baduy

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/baduy28.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/baduy31.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/baduy27.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/baduy23.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/baduy20.jpg

[F-ian]

Anak Dalam

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/News_200408_anakjalanan1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/News_200408_anakjalanan2.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/News_200408_anakjalanan3.jpg

Indonesia, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika
(Although We are all Different, We are United)

[F-ian]

Ultimate in Treasures

Treasures found Nowhere else but Indonesia

Wayang Kulit
Shadow Puppets

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

http://faculty.sxu.edu/~rabe/images/wayang.arjuna.jpg

http://www.wayang-indonesia.com/images/cover3/puppet.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Palet-Gedhog.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Dasamuka-10muka.jpg

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

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

[F-ian]

Batik

http://www.designsforbettergiving.com/Indonesian%20and%20Indian%20Textiles/Batik%20%233%20back.jpg

http://www.indonesiabogota.org.co/espanol/batik4.jpg

http://www.salsafabrics.com/Batiks%202002/Batik_L2.jpg

http://www.orangebali.com/about/images/modern.jpg

[F-ian]

Javanese Masks

http://www.indonesiaprimitive.com/image/batik-mask-java-bali-indonesia-wood-carving-24.jpg

http://www.indonesiaprimitive.com/image/batik-mask-java-bali-indonesia-wood-carving-9.jpg

http://www.indonesiaprimitive.com/image/batik-mask-java-bali-indonesia-wood-carving-15.jpg

[XxRyoChanxX]

I love this thread!! keep it up

[F-ian]

Ultimate in Structures

Past

World's Largest Buddist Temple,one of the World's Wonders

Borobudur Temple

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/borobudur-01.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/img_2753_copy.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/img_2715_copy.jpg

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/borobodur1.jpg

Prambanan Temple

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/98_indonesie_sl148_vs02w.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/prambanan.jpg
http://scoweb.de/Indonesien/images/010%20Prambanan%20Ansicht.jpg

[F-ian]

Present

Wisma 46

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6397/1aas408fb.jpg

http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/5716/bnitmp0fm.jpg

[F-ian]

Post-Future

>>>>>>>Scroll>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK),Bali,Indonesia (145m)

When Finished in 2008, it will be the Tallest Statue in The World Surrpassing Statue of Liberty(45m)

Will be The Symbol of Indonesia's Rise

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/GWK2.jpg

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

http://www.warungnet.de/gwk18.jpg

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9721/Bali-Juli-2003-288a.jpg

[El_Greco]

Yeah very first picture is great :drool:

[F-ian]

Future

Jakarta Tower (558m)

When Compleated in 2009/2010 it will be the Tallest Structure Surpassing CN Tower (553m)

http://img66.echo.cx/img66/7766/31se.jpg

How does it stack up?
http://img218.echo.cx/img218/7178/comp7xl.jpg
Left to right: KL Tower, Shanghai Pearl Oriental Tower, Toronto's CN Tower and Jakarta Tower

http://img145.echo.cx/img145/7857/tower6ih.jpg

http://www.bethanygraha.org/photos/imgs/201.jpg

[F-ian]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Things Start in Page 3 :)

anyways Continue (scroll down :) )

[F-ian]

Ultimate in Mountains

Indonesia is the most Active Volcano Islands in the World
The Volcanos have made the Indonesian Island's Soils Rich that there is a Saying, you can Put a Stone and a Stick in the Ground and it will be a Plant in Indonesia

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/dsc_7899copya800.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/2004_10_23_1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/2004_10_23_2.jpg

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

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/merapi1.jpg

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

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/gunung-agung-volcano.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/kawah.jpg

[F-ian]

Ultimate in Landscapes

with 33 Different Provinces and 17.000+ Islands, How can you say that Indonesia is Boring and Ugly? you can't get Enough of it

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/samarinda-11.jpg
(Kutai Kertanegara Bridge)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/wonosobo-berangkatkeladang0.jpg

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

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/danau-toba-copy_filtered.jpg

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

[F-ian]

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/lombok_landscape_2.jpg

[F-ian]

if you need Help the Indonesian Forum Will Help :)

[Zorobabel]

wow.. you know these caves. I was actually raised in the district where Jatijajar cave is located. But too bad I don't have the pictures. I have been there a few time though.
Haha, I know about them because part of my fiancee's family are from Kebumen. I'm going there for a week this summer and I'm kind of interested in visiting the caves since I've only been to one cave in my life.

[sanhen]

Jatijajar.. I think I have been there.. twice... its badly damaged from tourism ... plus the structure for tourist they build inside - just ruin the cave environment.

[Zorobabel]

Jatijajar.. I think I have been there.. twice... its badly damaged from tourism ... plus the structure for tourist they build inside - just ruin the cave environment.
Sadly it's the same for the only other cave I've been to (also in Indonesia). When they build inside, it tends to ruin the natural beauty.

[heartbreaker]

Gosh, so damn beautiful pics, Gluttony did you take the pics by yourself ?

[F-ian]

no there Credited to TrekEarth
1 milion Thanks to them and their photographers :colgate:
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Indonesia/page183.htm

[Blue_Sky]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/samarinda-11.jpg
(Barito bridge)


Errrr....
I think this is Kartanegara bridge
Click Here (http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Indonesia/Kalimantan/Kalimantan_Timur/photo310756.htm)

[rhz]

Wow! great pics! I'm an Indonesian but i'm embarrased to say I have never been to most of those places

[rhz]

Check this out!!

http://www.balivideoclips.com/indonesia/

[paradyto]

Wow! great pics! I'm an Indonesian but i'm embarrased to say I have never been to most of those places

me 2:)

[Treasure]

just breathtaking!

[F-ian]

Ultimate in Paradise

With 17.000+ Islands and Having the World's Second longest Costline also The World's Second Greatest Coral Length.The word Indonesia is synonymous to Paradise ;)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/wayag01.jpg
(West Papua)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/reflect.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/a_bintan_beach.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/air02.jpg

[F-ian]

Things Start at Page 3 :)
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Paradise Starts at Page 4 :)
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

anyways continue(scroll Down:) )

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/alone_giliair.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/approach.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/hujan-turun.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/gili_meno_beach.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/floating-jreng.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/crossbridg700.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/fishtraps-off-west-java.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/coral-reef-at-nias-island.jpg

[paradyto]

Batam Island, Indonesia

Marina Nongsa Resort, Batam Island ....

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/2845/batamskymarinanongsa93vd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4528/batamskymarinanongsa16tp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2762/batamskymarinanongsa100ue.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2985/batamskymarinanongsa23cl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6295/batamskymarinanongsa39rs.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7813/batamskymarinanongsa112ob.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4814/batamskymarinanongsa122qh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5682/batamskymarinanongsa40qb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Palm Beach Resort at Nongsa Batam Island ...

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/8097/batamskypalmbeach29vb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7401/batamskypalmbeach35uh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7235/batamskypalmbeach17ta.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/270/batamskypalmbeach46eg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2880/batamskypalmbeach58uq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4274/batamskypacifichotel39fz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[paradyto]

From my Friend, Blue_Sky:)

Indonesia has launched a new Tourism advertising campaign now airing on CNN, BBC and other media. The campaign, My Indonesia: Just a Smile Away, features eleven year old singing sensation Sherina in dramatic musical setting filmed across the archipelago. (www.anakindo.nl)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No1p...earch=indonesia

[XxRyoChanxX]

beautiful!!

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/pantai_mera_miangas.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/glm001b.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/kkk.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/kuta-beach---lombok.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/ciletuh.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/sibolga-harbour.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/meru_betiri_beach_-_01.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/beach.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/rice-paddies_-_sumatra.jpg

[F-ian]

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

[Muyangguniang]

www.innakutabeach.com

very nice hotel in Kuta,Bali!!

[paradyto]

Looks nice:)

[Muyangguniang]

Looks nice:)
this hotel isnt very expensive
If you like really Luxury you can go to the Paradiso hotel or something that was f*cking awesome!!:D
http://www.kutaparadisohotel.com/

[XxRyoChanxX]

Wakatobi Island

Wakatobi Island is situated in the eastern end of the Indonesian Archipelago off Sulawesi and is now part of the Tukang Besi National Marine Park. Just 6° south of the Equator this area benefits from the great diversity of the Banda Sea where over 3,000 species of fish have to date been classified. The island is exceptionally remote and still only a few of the inhabitants have today's convenience of electricity, this really is a tropical paradise of lush rainforest, swaying palm trees and golden sands far from the reality of civilization.


http://www.divingworld.co.uk/images/destinations/wakatobi-beach1.jpg

http://www.divingworld.co.uk/images/destinations/wakatobi-diveresort3.jpg

http://www.divingworld.co.uk/images/destinations/wakatobi-beach2.jpg



http://www.worldwidediving.de/tauchsafaris/bigpic_wakatobi2.jpg




GANGGA ISLAND



The resort of gangga is situated on a private island which is approximately 3 miles from the coast of North Sulawesi . The Island of Gangga is the first of an archipelago of small islands, many of which are still unexplored, connecting Indonesia to the Philippines . The canal that separates Gangga with the mainland is the one that unites the Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean and that is why this place is considered one of the worlds best environments for crystal clear waters and the underwater life.



http://www.diveliburan.com/images/bangka_divesite.gif

http://www.gerbairtours.ch/de/tauchen/sulawesi/img/GanggaIsland_beach.jpg

http://www.abcdivers.com/DSC05100.jpg

http://www.north-sulawesi.org/slideshow/gangga.jpg

http://polatour.com/images/picbeachl.jpg

http://polatour.com/images/picpool.jpg



Bangka Island

http://www.aquaventure-tauchreisen.de/img/maps/gangga_bangka.gif

http://bangka-island.tripod.com/matras.jpg

http://bangka-island.tripod.com/parai.jpg

[Muyangguniang]

Wow very nice pics Ryochan!:D

[XxRyoChanxX]

hey u guys...u didn't post pics..of BALI...

[F-ian]

Be Patience about Bali I'm Gonna make a Grand of it :D


http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/robinson-crusoe-island-cove.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/robinson-crusoe-island-cave.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/saroke-beach-ii.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/robinson-crusoe-island-iii.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/lombok-mataram-pantai.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/16dia_008.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/gili-dari-jauh.jpg

[F-ian]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Scroll Back to see Indonesia's Beaches (not including Bali)

Continue: :)

Please come back to

Bali

~with love, from the Indonesians and Contributers~


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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/bali-tarikecak.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/0043.jpg

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/bali1_dorien_030klein.jpg


~ Bali misses you ~

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/bali-dancers.jpg

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

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/balinese_d1x15040.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/epv0706.jpg

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

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/bali-penarikecak01.jpg

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/JDW05033-L.jpg

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

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/file0317nps.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/img_1216_copy700.jpg

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

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

[Blue_Sky]

That is a very breathtaking pics of Bali
Great job Glu
:okay:

[Hidden Dragon]

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



Really breathtaking!!!

What is this man carrying? Sulfur?

[CeC]

I AM SURPRISED BY YOUR COUNTRY. I MIGHT MOVE THERE. TOMORROW!

[XxRyoChanxX]

KOMODO ISLAND :)

http://www.komodotours.com/images/komodo-dragon.gif

http://www.islandream.com/komodo/komodo03.jpg

http://www.islandream.com/komodo/komodo02.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/5/7478745_5e1c99b7d9.jpg

http://www.kararu.com/gallery/images/komodo/bj_komodo_island3.jpg

http://img1.travelblog.org/Photos/351/5034/f/18023-Komodo-Island-0.jpg

http://www.baliassociates.com/komodo/images/komodo_tnkpic01.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Ombak%20Putih%20sailing%20ship%20Komodo%20island%20panorama%20with%20apparently%20calm%20waters%20fraught%20with%20whirlpools%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Ombak%20Putih%20sailing%20to%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Island%203%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%202%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20beach%201%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20beach%202%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20beach%204%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20beach%205%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20walk%20to%20island%20peak%2010%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20walk%20to%20island%20peak%2012%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20walk%20to%20island%20peak%2013%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20walk%20to%20island%20peak%2014%203008x2000.jpg

http://www.tropicalisland.de/komodo/images/BMU%20Komodo%20Island%20Pulau%20Sabola%20Besar%20Island%20walk%20to%20island%20peak%208%203008x2000.jpg

credit to= tropicalIsland.de

[XxRyoChanxX]

Famous PARKS in INDONESIA (Random)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/dave_win4/jakarta/68891026ofhgpL_ph.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/dave_win4/jakarta/68758719SJcSKd_ph.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/dave_win4/jakarta/68886762mOjgmk_ph.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/dave_win4/jakarta/68761707hHIKMg_ph.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/dave_win4/jakarta/68886875qovmgG_ph.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/dave_win4/jakarta/68887025ZzrwND_ph.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/dave_win4/jakarta/ft79.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/j4mbronk/ResizeofDSCF0092.jpg

[XxRyoChanxX]

Bogor/Buitenzorg Palace :)

*Built by Dutch Gouverneur-generaal Van Imhoff in 1745.
*In 1835 destroyed by an earthquake, but restored.
*'s Lands Plantentuin of 1817, South-East Asia's largest and most beautiful botanical garden.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/albums/album75/BogorCeiling3.jpg

http://home.planet.nl/~eljee/BotanischeTuin.jpg

http://home.planet.nl/~eljee/Aardbeving1834.jpg

http://www.fig.net/news/news_2004/jakarta_03_04/bogor_palace_600.jpg

http://2.srv.fotopages.com/2/4813540/Istana-Bogor.jpg

http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Bogor/Astrid%20Way.JPG

http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Bogor/Bust.JPG

http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Bogor/Iron%20Bridge.JPG

http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Bogor/Istana%201.JPG

http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Bogor/Makam%206.JPG

http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Bogor/Memorial%201.JPG

[XxRyoChanxX]

Glodok-Old ChinaTown

Glodok was the old Chinatown of Batavia, allocated to the Chinese by the Dutch in 1741. Today, it has a steamy, slightly sordid atmosphere, and a stroll through the spitting street kitchens will provide plenty of colour for the day's diary entry.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/dave_win3/petaksembilan.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/dave_win3/petaksembilan1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/dave_win3/petaksembilan2.jpg

http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/Indonesia/oldjakarta/images/vihara%20dharma%20jaya%20toasebio,%20glodok.jpghttp://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/Indonesia/oldjakarta/images/vihara%20dharma%20jaya%20toasebio%2C%20glodok_2.jpg

[F-ian]

:) thanks

[F-ian]

Back to
Bali

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/bali2004-alaskedaton-006.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/4673180.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/22-of.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/af25sm.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/4637601.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/4618823.jpg

[F-ian]

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

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

[sugbuanon]

greats pics.. indonesia is truly a paradise..

[XxRyoChanxX]

couldn't agree more :)

I love those BALI pics...breathtaking :)

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/4918550.jpg

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

[F-ian]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< more Bali

Kembali ke Bali

Come back to Bali

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/pb280236.jpg


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

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

[F-ian]

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

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/The-Beach-named-Dream-Beach.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/Beach-at-Nusa-Lembongan.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/hampa700.jpg

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/dscn7144a.jpg

[F-ian]

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

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

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

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/placating-the-barong.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/watertemple1.jpg

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

[F-ian]

and Video!

:colgate:!!

Wild Boyz in Indonesia!!

with Stev-O,and Chris Pontius(from Jackass)

Guess Star:Johnny Knoxville

Click Here!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvtzoB_eEU0&search=Indonesia%20wildboyz)

[XxRyoChanxX]

I love the Bali pics...

[XxRyoChanxX]

Dreamland Beach , BALI ( PRIVATE BEACH)

CREDIT GLUTTONY -Taken during his trip to BALI :)


http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05591.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05622.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05624.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05623.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05613.jpg

HARD ROCK HOTEL BALI

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05350.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05339.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05354.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05424.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05412.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05372.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05373.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05415.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05394.jpg

[paradyto]

Yeah, great BALI!!!

[F-ian]

still bali :)

Tirta Empul (Sacred/Holy Water)

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2199/dsc055346bm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/DSC05537.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/1522/dsc055384cr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9005/dsc055399tl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[F-ian]

Mount Batur

pics by Me :)

I ate in this resto and it had this breathtaking view of Mt Batur and Batur Lake,

too bad I forgot the name of it :(

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2676/dsc055268vt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/9498/dsc055055re.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5171/dsc055086lr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[F-ian]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a332/dave_win2/Bali/kutabeach4.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5339/melasticeremony2kt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a332/dave_win2/Bali/kutacarnival.jpg


"Bali is not all about Beaches, there are beaches better than Bali

but,

it is the Beautiful yet, Sophisticated and Distictive Ceremonies and Cultures that gives Bali a Persona like no other Island in this World. Come, I will show you all about Bali"

Mr Dewa Kedut (my tour Guide)

[sravan2569]

Indonesia has a lot of Indian influence.

Indo = Indian

The things the men wear resemble Lungees.

The food tastes very similar.

The pillar looks like the an Indian Prince I know of that rides the same animal.

The love for the Ramayan story.

And of course Buddhism.

[F-ian]

Pilliar?You Mean Wisnu Riding Garuda? Yes Indian Influence but The Barong and Dances are Orginally Indonesia's that you can't fiind in the rest of the world ;)

[nanda*]

You're doing a great job Gluttony, bravo

[XxRyoChanxX]

yeah indonesia is influence by india a little bit...

[F-ian]

Here's The Indonesian Tourism Promotion Videos :colgate:

Nature in Harmony
Duration: 1 minute and 13 seconds
Description: Experience nature in harmony firsthand by visiting the spas in Indonesia
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Nature_in_Harmony.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video1-high.wmv

Expect the Exceptional
Duration: 43 seconds
Description: Business trips and events are never taxing when you hold/attend them in Indonesia. The only long-day journey would be your flight here. Expect the exceptional
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Expect_the_Exceptional_(MICE).jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video2-high.wmv

The Ultimate Golfing Experience
Duration: 62 seconds
Description: Playing in world-class golf course, with tropical course designs and stunning landscapes, you’ll really believe golf is your sport of a lifetime
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-The_Ultimate_Golfing_Experience.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video3-high.wmv

Being Together
Duration: 67 seconds
Description: Discover the treasure of warmth and togetherness in Indonesia
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Being_Together.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video4-high.wmv

Secrets of Indonesia
Duration: 2 minutes and 16 seconds
Description: Explore the history and heritages of Indonesia, a young nation founded on ancient traditions
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Secrets_of_Indonesia.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video5-high.wmv

The Colors of Life
Duration: 1 minute and 20 seconds
Description: Discover the diverse and vibrant colors of life around Indonesia
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-The_Colors_of_Life.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video6-high.wmv

Borobodur, the Lost Temple of Java
Duration: 14 minute and 51 seconds
Description: Watch the stories behind one of the Seven Wonders of the World
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Borobodur_the_Lost_Temple_of_Java.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video7-high.wmv

Wayang Kulit: Shadow Theater in Java
Duration: 16 minute and 40 seconds
Description: Look through the eyes of people behind the art of the shadow theater called “Wayang Kulit”
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Wayang_Kulit_Shadow_Theater_in_Java.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video8-high.wmv

[F-ian]

Pulau Umang (Umang Islands)

Imagine...of staying as Island Resort Villa in 5 hectares private island located just 4 hours away from the bustling city
of jakarta,...a luxurious heaven poised between the captivating West Java Sea and the charm of the mountain
surroundings.....finished in the finest materials in shooting tones of wooden details
With all the modern amenities of a fine hotel.

Imagine....to be able to laze around your own private white sandy beach overlooking
the crystal clear sea water close to the beauty of nature with total peace and tranquillity.

The Pulau Umang Resort and Spa can create of your imagination
in simplicity into practice.

To know further is to come to Pulau Umang that is beyond your imagination.

Who says imagination is not necessarily better than reality? After all.
The Pulau Umang Resort and Spa that is proven today was also once an imagination

cortesy of Pulau Umang Resorts
http://www.pulau-umang.com/defaultframe.htm

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/picture_275.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/romanticbedroom.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/sunrise.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/thesuites.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/villaberderet.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/opendeck.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/livingroom.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/jacuzzy.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/kidspool.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/lagoonpool.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/gazebo.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/beachclub.jpg

[F-ian]

Edited

[F-ian]

edit

[F-ian]

oya I forgot Dreamland Beach Bali

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

[F-ian]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Page 6&7 is about Bali

The Exotic Island of Java


The Dutch first brought coffee to the "Netherlands Indies (Indonesia)" during the 17th century. The crop succeeded so well that "Java" coffee was exported world-wide and became so popular that the word "Java" became synonymous with coffee.


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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/0146.jpg

[ncon]

Here's The Indonesian Tourism Promotion Videos :colgate:

Nature in Harmony
Duration: 1 minute and 13 seconds
Description: Experience nature in harmony firsthand by visiting the spas in Indonesia
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Nature_in_Harmony.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video1-high.wmv

Expect the Exceptional
Duration: 43 seconds
Description: Business trips and events are never taxing when you hold/attend them in Indonesia. The only long-day journey would be your flight here. Expect the exceptional
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Expect_the_Exceptional_(MICE).jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video2-high.wmv

The Ultimate Golfing Experience
Duration: 62 seconds
Description: Playing in world-class golf course, with tropical course designs and stunning landscapes, you’ll really believe golf is your sport of a lifetime
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-The_Ultimate_Golfing_Experience.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video3-high.wmv

Being Together
Duration: 67 seconds
Description: Discover the treasure of warmth and togetherness in Indonesia
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Being_Together.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video4-high.wmv

Secrets of Indonesia
Duration: 2 minutes and 16 seconds
Description: Explore the history and heritages of Indonesia, a young nation founded on ancient traditions
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Secrets_of_Indonesia.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video5-high.wmv

The Colors of Life
Duration: 1 minute and 20 seconds
Description: Discover the diverse and vibrant colors of life around Indonesia
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-The_Colors_of_Life.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video6-high.wmv

Borobodur, the Lost Temple of Java
Duration: 14 minute and 51 seconds
Description: Watch the stories behind one of the Seven Wonders of the World
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Borobodur_the_Lost_Temple_of_Java.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video7-high.wmv

Wayang Kulit: Shadow Theater in Java
Duration: 16 minute and 40 seconds
Description: Look through the eyes of people behind the art of the shadow theater called “Wayang Kulit”
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/_cache/_w200h150_paper-Wayang_Kulit_Shadow_Theater_in_Java.jpg
http://www.budpar.go.id/video/video8-high.wmv


I didn't know they make the vidoe

hmm......Interesting :D

[ncon]

Well some Brochures not Pictures :D

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[F-ian]

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[ncon]

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The Exotic Java Island


The Dutch first brought coffee to the "Netherlands Indies (Indonesia)" during the 17th century. The crop succeeded so well that "Java" coffee was exported world-wide and became so popular that the word "Java" became synonymous with coffee.


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breathtaking pictures :drool:

I didn't know that Indonesia so Beauty :drool:

we must preserve the natural :) (against pollution :bash: ) !

[ncon]

@Glu can u name the places cos I'm not sure

[F-ian]

^^ That's Mount Merapi.. this page is about Java, please post pics of Java only

[F-ian]

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[F-ian]

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[Skyman]

Wonderful pictures

[F-ian]

Bledug Kuwu, An Erupt of Excitement

Bledug Kuwu is one of tourist attractions in Wirosari area in Grobogan Region, Purwodadi, Central Java. Visitors might experience a stunning natural occurrence of small, frequent bursts from mud crate with a sound resembling a mount eruption. This natural phenomenon is resulted from geothermal motion inside the earth bed. Witness said that a big burst could even create small quakes that quiver the area.

The temperature is mild. The erath there contain salt. This area is ancient sea

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[F-ian]

Coban Rondo (Widow Waterfall), East Java, Indonesia

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[F-ian]

Curug Luhur, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia

Luhur waterfall is a small waterfall located in Bogor, West Java, 70 km from Jakarta.

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[F-ian]

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Most Photos in This Page is Credited to Mr.Archiaston Musamma please Thank him for his Beautiful Pics of Java, Indonesia

[F-ian]

Green Canyon, Pangandaran, West Java Indonesia

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canoe to get there:http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/36000760.jpg

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[Very Controversial]

Indonesia Truly Asia!

[F-ian]

^^ No We're not Asia :) Indonesia is a World

Telaga Warna,Puncak Bogor,West Java, Indonesia

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[F-ian]

Lembang,West Java, Indonesia

Were its pretty cold on top of the mountains

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[F-ian]

Gua Tetes (Dripping Cave), Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia

This cave rather unique, located at the cliff, in vicinity of waterfall. Located 55 km west of city of Lumajang. :cheers:

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[F-ian]

continue...

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[F-ian]

please look at Page 8 first. if you already did, continue :)

The Exotic Island of Java part 2

The Dutch first brought coffee to the "Netherlands Indies (Indonesia)" during the 17th century. The crop succeeded so well that "Java" coffee was exported world-wide and became so popular that the word "Java" became synonymous with coffee.



http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4918/motherlandofindonesiabyindones.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Maria Renata in a Kebaya

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Mount Bromo, East Java, Indonesia

[F-ian]

Gong Cave,Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia

Gong Cave is located in Pacitan. 2 hrs drive from the nearest airport of Surakarta Central Java Indonesia

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[F-ian]

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[F-ian]

Ijen Plateu, East Java, Indonesia

Ijen located on high plateau of a dormant vulcanoe. The acidity of the Lake is high, close to 0.2. Ijen produce the suphur that mined traditionally.

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Kawah Ijen (=Ijen Plateu)

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waterfall near Ijen

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[F-ian]

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[F-ian]

oya forgot to tell that the Miners were carrying Sulfur
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The Rich souls of Ijen Plateu (the Miners :) )
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The life carry on, always smile, sometime they lower the load just to answer the greeting with a polite manner…it is a superior morale…indeed (from Mr.Archiaston Musamma)

[F-ian]

if your looking for beaches, Patients Grasshoper, mountains comes first ;)

anyways

Ciwidey, West java, Indonesia

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Kawah Putih(white Crater) Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

entrance

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path to there

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swim and you'll boil lolz

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the hot Spring near there

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[F-ian]

Tengger Highlands National Park, East Java, Indonesia


Java's Flavor of Adventure

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[F-ian]

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its near Mt. Bromo

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[F-ian]

Here's More of Mount Bromo

Credited to Mr. Jongky Kurniawan

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[F-ian]

Mount Merapi (Caution: currently Spewing Lava)

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[F-ian]

Tiga Waterfall & Cikaso Waterfall

credited to Phil Brain

description:
Mamas II Beachfront Cottages and Tours. Your best destination for surfing, rest and relaxation on South Java. For more information about Mamas II at Ujung Genteng and our other services please contact us at www.mamas2.com or telephone our Jakarta Office at ++(62)(21) 6825-5527

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[XxRyoChanxX]

omg!! I lived in Indonesia for 9 years and this is my first time hearing and seeing pics of some of these places...

[F-ian]

hahaha me too :colgate:

[F-ian]

Here's More of Cikaso

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[XxRyoChanxX]

Gluttony: which Island are u planning on doing next?

[F-ian]

after this is Java Beaches -> Sumatera -> Kalimantan -> Sulawesi -> Papua and soooo much more! :colgate:

[XxRyoChanxX]

yeahh Indo is fillleeddd with beaches

[F-ian]

Tuban East Java

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[F-ian]

Jakarta / Java Festivals and Dances


JAKARTA Annual JAVA JAZZ Festival 2006

Held Every Year 1st - 3rd March

The JAZZ Epicenter Festival of South East Asia!!

Credited to Anton Soemitro

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[F-ian]

Javanese Traditional Dances

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The Dancers

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[F-ian]

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[F-ian]

The Annual JAKARTA MOVEMENT
Held Every Year at Ancol,Jakarta Baycity

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[F-ian]

Beaches of Java

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/aa_perahu_sepi_satu700.jpg

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

[F-ian]

Alas Purwo national Park in the most eastern of Java. There are a good beach for surfing named Plengkung. its a National Park so its pretty Private

Credited to Mr. Archiaston Musamma

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[F-ian]

Jember, East Java, Indonesia

Malikan beach

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/36001060.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/36001070.jpg

[forvine]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/aa_perahu_sepi_satu700.jpg

Where is this? it looks great :drool:

[F-ian]

^^ I think its in Pangandaran West Java

[PanaManiac]

Too bad about the quake that struck yesterday...

[F-ian]

yea sad tho but still good thing other places,cities,Islands aren't affected, Jakarta wasn't even Touched

[F-ian]

Trenggalek Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/36011841.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/36011843.jpg

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[F-ian]

slthough not a Beach but oh well

Sampireun, a boutique Village, Garut, West Java, Indonesia

Believe it or not this is a 5 star Hotel. with a Village setting

credited to Mr.Archiaston Musamma

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35493506.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35493519.jpg

[F-ian]

Baluran National Park, East Java, Indonesia

Although Java is a fertile land but there is one place at the eastern edge that's unique similar to African's savanna.Here live bulls, deers, peacock, etc

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35756344.jpg

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[F-ian]

Be Sure to look at the Pages Before this one! :)

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/merapi-in-morning.jpg

Mount Merapi

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/picture_001.jpg

Pulau Umang (Umang Islands)

[F-ian]

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

Prambanan Temple

[F-ian]

Come to Java!

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

Mount Bromo

[F-ian]

<<<<<<< The Page before this is about Java :)
<<<<<<< Page 8 is about The Exotic Island of Java :)

The Astonishing Island of Sumatra

Sumatra is as rugged as it gets. Thick rainforests cascade like water down towering peaks. Jungle treks are a struggle with gravity and mud. But rewards are plentiful: the world's largest flower, one of the last remaining enclaves of orang-utans, or the sulfur-spouting crater of a resting volcano.

- Lonely Planet

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55182017.jpg
Sumatran Architecture

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/37992078.jpg
Lake Toba

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45007704.jpg
Sikuai Islands

[F-ian]

Map of Sumatra

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45007958.jpg

West Coast of Sumatra

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/54493568.jpg

Credited to Pitman
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45077695.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/47824310.jpg

Pagang Island
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[F-ian]

Pagang Island

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45009966.jpg

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[F-ian]

Sikuai Island

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45008471.jpg

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[F-ian]

Cubadak Island

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45195524.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45195525.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45195529.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/45195527.jpg

more information:
http://www.west-sumatra.com/

[Very Controversial]

Peaceful.

[Very Controversial]

Could someone give me the link to Indonesian beaches? :)

[F-ian]

^^ Glad your Interested :colgate:

Here's Sulawesi/Celebes Island

http://www.divenorthsulawesi.com/index.html

Mentawai Island (Near Padang West Sumatra)

http://www.wavepark.com/pages/surf_camp_indonesia.htm

Bintan

http://bintan-resorts.com/brcms/

Lombok

http://www.lombok-network.com/kuta/

Bali (just Google tons of websites)

or just go to the Indonesian Forum and we'll be Glad to Help :D

[XxRyoChanxX]

awesome pics gluttony

[Very Controversial]

Those websites are great. :)

[F-ian]

^^ Thanks :colgate:

Silly Me I forgot to put this in the Page Before this :bash:

Although not Sumatra but Jakarta

Jakarta Highland Gathering

Jakarta Highland Gathering is an annual celebration of Scottish culture, organised by the Java Saint Andrew Society, an organisation of Scottish expatriates living in Indonesia. Jakarta Highland Gathering has been held since 1975, and since 2001 the event has been held in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, Banten.

PICS FROM JAKARTA HIGHLAND GATHERING 2005

http://p.vtourist.com/400603-Travel_Picture-Jakarta.jpg
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http://p.vtourist.com/400605-Travel_Picture-Jakarta.jpg
http://p.vtourist.com/400608-Travel_Picture-Jakarta.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Dancers/images/Dancers%2001.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Dancers/images/Dancers%2007.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Dancers/images/Dancers%2006.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Dancers/images/Dancers%2008.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Dancers/images/Dancers%2009.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Dancers/images/Dancers%2023.jpg
Scottish dancing competition

http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Spectators/images/Spectator%2016.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Spectators/images/Spectator%204.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Spectators/images/Spectator%201.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Spectators/images/Spectator%209.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Spectators/images/Spectator%2033.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Spectators/images/Spectator%2034.jpg
Happy spectators



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http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Officials/images/Officials%201.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Officials/images/Officials%203.jpg
Competition officials


http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Ethnic_Dancers/images/HG0431.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Ethnic_Dancers/images/Indian%20Dancer%201.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Ethnic_Dancers/images/Phillipono%20Dancers%201.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Ethnic_Dancers/images/Jav%20Dancers%203.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Ethnic_Dancers/images/Java%20band%206.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Ethnic_Dancers/images/Java%20Girl%203.jpg
Other cultures were also celebrated in the Highland Gathering

http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Misc/images/Arial%202.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Misc/images/Parachutist%201.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Misc/images/Parachutist%204.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Misc/images/Biker%202.jpg
The venue is in an artificial island in the middle of Lippo Karawaci golf course
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Closing_Ceremony/images/Fireworks%202.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Closing_Ceremony/images/Fireworks%205.jpg
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http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Closing_Ceremony/images/Torches%201.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Closing_Ceremony/images/Torches%202.jpg
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Closing_Ceremony/images/longship%201.jpghttp://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/Closing_Ceremony/images/longship%202.jpg
Closing ceremony
THE NEXT JAKARTA HIGHLAND GATHERING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 21, 2006 (sorry late but it'll be Held in May 21 2007) IN IMPERIAL SHOWGROUND, LIPPO KARAWACI TANGERANG! VISITING THIS UNIQUE EVENT IS A GOOD IDEA!

For more information, visit:
http://www.jakartahighlandgathering.com/

[Very Controversial]

Is Jakarta a coastal city? If so, how is the coastline of the city like? :)

[F-ian]

^^ yes Jakarta is a coastal city but the City Center is kinda far from the coast (isn't a cityskyline by the sea) and the Jakarta beaches aren't too good :(

But there is Thousand Islands its Islands North of Jakarta. Pretty good Beach and Resort

here's Thousand Islands Review from Y Travel
Link (http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2881558-pulau_seribu_thousand_islands_jakarta-i)

Thousand Islands (http://www.tompgalvin.com/places/id/thousands_islands.htm)

and

www.mamas2.com

here's Sepa Islands (one of the Thousand Islands)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35693243.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/35693244.jpg

BTW are you Interested in Beaches or Diving Very Controversial? :)

[F-ian]

The Mentawai Islands

are considered to be surfing's ultimate travel destination. There isn't another place in the world where you have a realistic possibility of surfing the best waves of your life on any given day. When all the conditions come together, perfect location, perfect swell, perfect tide, perfect crew you've found what every surfer waits for their whole life; in the Mentawai Islands it can almost happen anywhere at anytime.[/I]

Useful website:http://www.wavepark.com/pages/surf_camp_indonesia.htm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/encon/canoe_sunset.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/encon/Mentawai_Surf_speedboat8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/encon/dawn1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/encon/Island_West1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/encon/Mentawai_Surf_christiekandu.jpg

[F-ian]

Lake Toba,North Sumatra,Indonesia

believe or not this is the site of the former Super-Vocano that's Eruption was believed to be the Spark/Start of the Ice Age and is now a lake

Credited to :Joshua

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/20355482.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/20355474.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/20355488.jpg

BTW its also the Largest Lake in South East Asia :cheers:

[F-ian]

More of Lake Toba

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59697795.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59697793.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59697781.jpg

[F-ian]

Still Lake Toba

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59697766.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59697770.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59697761.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59697756.jpg

[Very Controversial]

Me, I like nature. But I prefer beaches, but diving is also great. It is also kind of cool that your country has snow on top of Mt. Jaya. But do you have winter activities in Indonesia? :)

[F-ian]

^^ I don't think so :( only in Mount Jayawijaya I guess. Indonesia is exactly on the Equator so no snow. but as an Island country there's plenty of Beaches ;)

[XxRyoChanxX]

yup Indonesia is surrounded by beaches...some fo them probably is not even touch ...

and there's always the forest in Kalimantan (borneo)

[Very Controversial]

Yeah! :)

[F-ian]

<<<<<<<<<< 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

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/17205103.jpg

[F-ian]

here's more of Bintan

Credited to: George :cheers:

Angsana Resort Bintan

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/27635153.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/27635158.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/27635162.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/27635160.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/27635173.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/27635177.jpg

[F-ian]

Danau Kembar(Twin Lake),West Sumatra, Indonesia

Credited to Ngakan Nyoman Maesa Yuda :cheers:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55182004.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55182002.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55182001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55182012.jpg

west sumatra architecture

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55182018.jpg

[F-ian]

don't forget to look at the Pages before this :)

[F-ian]

Lake Maninjau,west Sumatra, Indonesia

Credited to: Ngakan Nyoman Maesa Yuda :cheers:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55185262.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55183278.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55185253.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/55185254.jpg

[F-ian]

Mount Sibayak, West Sumatra, Indonesia

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

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664598.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664615.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664552.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664582.jpg

[F-ian]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664457.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664460.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664592.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664537.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/fahrianhs/59664453.jpg

[Very Controversial]

Sorry if my geography sucks or if I have failed to realize or notice. I have a lot of interest in your country, so I might bother you with my questions. Sorry. Anyway, I hear a lot about how great the beaches in Sumatra, Moluccas, Sulawesi, and Java. So I was wondering how are the beaches in Kalimantan & Irian Jaya? :)

[iyah_lujille]

wow..that's amazing!!!!!!!!!

[iyah_lujille]

hope i could go there!!!!!!!!

[F-ian]

^^ hope to meet you there ;)

Sorry if my geography sucks or if I have failed to realize or notice. I have a lot of interest in your country, so I might bother you with my questions. Sorry. Anyway, I hear a lot about how great the beaches in Sumatra, Moluccas, Sulawesi, and Java. So I was wondering how are the beaches in Kalimantan & Irian Jaya? :)

here's one of the Beaches in Kalimantan :)

Sangalaki Beach,East Kalimantan,Indonesia

Credited to Avery Chua Thank him and his Photos :cheers:

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how the Island looks
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[F-ian]

Samosir Island, North Sumatra,Indonesia

Copyright of: Kazuo Lim Khee Boon

Hotel Carolina

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[F-ian]

here's Samosir Island's Landscapes

Copyright: Kazuo Lim Khee Boon

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[F-ian]

Here's a Tourism Video of Indonesia kinda old tho but it makes you wanna cry :cry: and visit Indonesia,the Beautifull Emerald Islands on the Equator....:hug:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5Js8wOfp9w&search=Indonesia

[Gargamel]

wow. I did not know my pics made it here...u guys ought to know its equally beautiful underwater at Sangalaki

http://www.pbase.com/yellofins/dive_sangalaki_2004

Yippee!
Avery chua



^^ hope to meet you there ;)



here's one of the Beaches in Kalimantan :)

Sangalaki Beach,East Kalimantan,Indonesia

Credited to Avery Chua Thank him and his Photos :cheers:

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how the Island looks
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[F-ian]

Coffee Facts: :runaway:

Kopi Luwak


Titled from Guiness World record's as The World's Most Expensive Coffee in the World
from Indonesia :)


Kopi Luwak are robusta or arabica coffee beans which have been eaten by and passed through the digestive tract of the Common Palm Civet. This process takes place on the islands of Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago.

"Kopi" is the Indonesian word for coffee and "Luwak" is local name of this animal which eats the raw red coffee 'cherries' as part of its usual diet. This animal eats a mixed diet of insects, small mammals and fruits along with the softer outer part of the coffee cherry but does not digest the inner beans, instead excreting them still covered in some inner layers of the cherry.

Locals then gather the beans -- which come through the 'animal stage' fairly intact -- and sell them on to dealers. It is believed that enzymes in the stomach of the civet add to the coffee's flavour through fermentation of some type.


http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/7578/kopiluwakunroasted3kg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
90% Sun Dried Uncleaned Kopi Luwak Green Beans


The bean is usually given a light to dark roast so as to not destroy the complex flavours which develop through this process.


Some coffee varieties have earned a special reputation, often based on a combination of rarity, unusual circumstances and particularly good flavor. These coffees, from Jamaican Blue Mountain to Kona to Tanzanian Peaberry, command a premium price.

But the rarity, unique flavors and interesting background of Kopi Luwak are unlikely to be matched by an other. Its price is unmatched as well: Kopi Luwak wholesales for about $175 to $450* per pound, unroasted.


The resulting coffee is said to be like no other. It has a rich, heavy flavour with hints of caramel or chocolate. Other terms used to describe it are earthy, musty and exotic. The body is almost syrupy and it's very smooth.

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The Oprah Winfrey Show in their October 15th, 2003 show and featuring the rare Kopi Luwak coffee from Indonesian Grocery Inc.

http://www.paradise-coffee.com/

[OtAkAw]

^^We also have that in the Philippines, also from the civet animal, here it's called "Kapeng Alamid" but it's not that popular compared to yours since it is still a growing industry.

[F-ian]

yea I heard that too :)

[XxRyoChanxX]

beautiful pics!! I love it...

the beach are so clean and not crowded...

[F-ian]

<<<<<< Sumatra on Previous page

The Distinctive Island of Sulawesi

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map of Sulawesi

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Tana Torajan House

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Banggai Islands

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[F-ian]

Banggai islands, central Sulawesi, Indonesia

he underwater photographs are courtesy of Henri-Jean
Credited to: Will Wycherley

www.wallacea-divecruise.com

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[F-ian]

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[Chem]

Great thread GluTTony! :okay: I love Indonesia, I've been there twice in the last 7 months and I'll probably go again before this year is over. If only it wasn't a 16 hour flight :( but it's worth it. The pictures in this thread are incredible, however I haven't seen any of Maluku yet (or I overlooked them) Of course, Maluku is a part of Indonesia where tourists usually don't go but that doesn't mean it's not paradise. So allow me to post some of my pictures from Ambon.

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[F-ian]

Wow! thanks for sharing the Pics Chem! There great! :scouserd:

Manado Tua,North Sulawesi,Indonesia

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[F-ian]

oya great news! A color changing Snake was found in Kalimantan!

Unearthed snake can change color
The Associated Press

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JAKARTA, Indonesia | Researchers scouring swamps in the heart of Borneo island have discovered a venomous species of snake that can change its skin color, the conservation group WWF said Tuesday.

The ability to change skin color is known in some reptiles, but scientists have seen it rarely with snakes, the group said in a statement.

“I put the reddish-brown snake in a dark bucket,” said Mark Auliya, a reptile expert and a consultant for the WWF, the group formerly known as World Wildlife Fund. “When I retrieved it a few minutes later, it was almost entirely white.”

The 1.6-foot-long snake was discovered last year in wetlands and swamp forests around the Kapuas River in the Betung Kerihun National Park in the Indonesian part of Borneo island.

“The discovery of the ‘chameleon’ snake exposes one of nature’s best-kept secrets,” said Bambang Supriyanto, a WWF specialist on Borneo.

Scientists named their find the Kapuas Mud Snake.

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[Gabo]

I loved the glaciers from Indonesia

[F-ian]

Fort Rotterdam, Makassar, south Sulawesi,Indonesia (an old Dutch Heritage) :cheers:

Credited to: Albert Juwono thank him for the Shoots! :cheers:

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[F-ian]

North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cortesy of Phil Brain

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[F-ian]

TANA TORAJA - A Land with Charm

Tana Toraja (Toraja Land), a unique mountain are in the northern part of South Sulawesi, is one of the places in Indonesia which leaves a lingering im pression on the traveller's mind long after they have returned home. It is famous for its unique fascinating culture and ancient traditions, and is one of the world's rare treasures.
Most interesting are the grand burial ceremonies lasting for days with ceremonial dances and sacrificing of animals. The Torajan lay their dead to rest in graves and tombs in accordance with the tradition. These tombs are chiselled and carved in steep cliffs, stretching up dozens of metres. People have access to these tombs by climbing up bamboo ladders. In some of these tombs they put wooden effigies of the dead.
There are many of such graves in different mountains. Two cliffs graves easy to reach are LEMO and LONDA. There are many other interesting sights in Toraja. Like typical Toraja villages PA'LAWA, SIGUNTU, MARANTE' and NANGGALA where you can see the Torajan houses. The houses are beautifully decorated with carvings of geometric designs, and with buffalo horns that indicate the status and wealth of the family. You can also see how the Torajan make lovely handicrafts or traditional weaving in KE'TEKE'SU and TO'BARANA. This unique culture, the scenic beauty, lovely climate and gentle people are the main reasons for Toraja to gain prominence as a tourist destination in spite of its distance from any major airport and the long journey that has to be made.

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