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Diving Places AMAZING


If you want to start or find new places to visit, here is a list of some of the best places around the world to dive:


1. Bali, Indonesia

Bali is beautiful, exotic is the jewel in Indonesia and a paradise for various tourism activities. From luxury resorts to spas, recreation into the wild, this island is a complete destination. Indeed, many divers want to include himself, who came here for some of the best marine biodiversity in the world-class instructors and most secret dive site, it is difficult to understand


2. The Blue Hole

The Blue Hole in Belize is one of the most famous dive sites in the world. This site made famous by Jacques Cousteau, who stated that one of the ten best dive sites in the world. You can dive in turquoise waters and saw some reef sharks, hammerhead sharks and bull sharks.


3. Thailand

Thailand has several famous dive sites: Phuket, Ko Tao, Similan Islands and Surin Islands. In fact, you can pretty much dive anywhere in this country, but the best dive sites are close to Ko Tao and near the Similans. In addition, Ko Tao is a cheap place to learn to dive


4. Gili Islands
Gilis Island in Indonesia is a new dive spot, with people gathered here in increasing numbers. With good reason - the reef and the waters here provide some stunning visual attractions. And with the island of Bali is cheaper than neighbors, there are more reasons to come here.


5. Palau, Micronesia

With a distance of 90 miles of coral lagoon, lived more than 1,000 species of fish barracuda, sharks to jellyfish, which form the islands of Palau in Micronesia is a great place to dive. A paradise on the water, so, Palau is one of the few places left on earth where you feel a million miles away from civilization.


6. Sipadan

Located in Malaysia, Sipadan is probably one of the top ten dive sites in the world. The place was filled with life. You'll see turtles, cave systems, sharks, dolphins, exploring the civilization of fish, coral fish, bright, shiny and everything in between in this book, his head


7. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

One of the great wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef unmatched when it comes to the natural wonder and grandeur. There are several ways to view and explore the Great Barrier Reef, but for a professional, one made is how to dive. Great Barrier Reef known as a central place to observe kaleidoscopic aquatic life.


8. Hawaii

Hawaii has several spots to dive. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs and wildlife. Areas north of the islands was made only in the largest marine reserves in the United States, provides a good dive for the coming years


9. Boracay

Located in the Philippines, this tropical paradise is paradise dive. You will find all here, many coral reef systems. When you are finished swimming under the sea, you can enjoy the beaches on the water.


10. Papua New Guinea

After a secret gem for divers in Australia and South Pacific in general, Papua New Guinea is now fair game as a major diving destination. This area has everything. No matter what your taste, the ocean deep and shallow reefs, private lagoons and atolls and perhaps best of all, shipwrecks margins - a contradiction, but still - a reminder back to the Second World War


11. Fernando de Noronha

This is the place in Brazil. Here we have a lot of living among the blue water, making circles in these islands. Swimming with dolphins, turtles and much more.

Ujung Kulon




Enjoy the charm Ujung Kulon

Ujung Kulon national park is known as a place of one-horned rhinoceros habitat or
Javan Rhino

national parks located in the district Pandeglang, Banten province,extent of about 122,956 hectares.

for travelers who just want to see the condition of glorious gardens around the village or one of the entrance of Ujung Kulon national park, there are some interesting objects, including the fishing village cibanua, cipaniis waterfall, hot springs Cibiuk, and waterfall cikacang.

Fishermen in the village, travelers can see the beauty of the beach as the place to lean fishing boats.

in Curug Cipaniis, travelers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall.

for the Water Source Heat Cibiuk, we can do relaxation by soaking in hot water.

To get into the Ujung Kulon National Park should be within walking distance.

It is therefore very suitable for tourists who love to perform tracking.

-three charming islands

Ujung Kulon National Park has three beautiful island.

1.Handeuleum Island
2.Peucung Island
3.Panaitan Island



To Island Handeuleum, travelers can use a small boat on the river cigenter, Pamanggangan, and cikabeumbeum


to the island peucung, there are tracking the location of the so-called tracking coral copong, there will be many find a variety of the animals such as deer, various birds, and other kinds of trees hundreds of years old.

and visitors can also snorkel on the island Peucung, will be a lot of coral reefs and fish that we encountered on the island peucung.




On the island panaitan, there is a statue of Ganesha, located at the top of Mount of Mercury and lane tracking.

Here also there is a vast meadow where the buffalo and wild foraging.

Anambas Island


lagoon is a kind of sea water lake separated from the open sea due to the natural shape

group of islands under Anambas consists of five islands, namely

1. under
2.sanggah
3.murbah
4.lidi
5.elang

all of them uninhabited. establishment of five islands that make up a lagoon, about 100 hectares daratannnya

so far, have visited the island lagoon wisatawan.kebanyakan tourists from abroad who use the Yacht or mini-size recreational boats

general character is a white sand beach, clear sea water with coral reefs that are still awake, and many reef fish on the beach.




because sea turtle populations continue to fall following the illegal hunting by humans. local governments to preserve this year.

and cultivation of marine fish and lobster.

attractive tourist place to visit!

Tana Toraja




Tana Toraja, exotic blend of Nature and Culture is Unique

"Tana Toraja has a unique natural exotica and culture second to none. There is no culture maspasilaga tedong (pit bull) in the world except in Tana Toraja. So even with the culture and sisambak massisemba.

Toraja tourism magnet the greater the cemetery above the cliff and the beauty of the river owned, "said Yasin Limpo sahtul, Governor of South Sulawesi in December Lovely closing the end of December last year.

Aware of Tana Toraja has a big magnet for tourists suck, Yasin Limpo Sahrul continue beautifying Tana Toraja with improve itself in every aspect. Starting from holding cultural events, public transport along a smooth road, 4 star hotel stands majestically. Public awareness in the preservation of culture and ancestral values, security, until the airport Pongtiku which can be accessed by plane from Bali or Makassar Cessna that takes 45 minutes.

The result? Traveled to Tana Toraja tub put two ages; past and modern. Modernization is unstoppable turns can live in harmony with the heritage of the past Tana Toraja. Tana Toraja Moderninasi also developed into two districts: North and Toraja Tana Toraja. But change does not marginalize the cultural heritage of the past. Actually complement each other to become tourism strengths.

Toraja tourism is now back bergeliat. Although not as much before the first Bali bombing and II broke out, tourists began to visit again to Tana Toraja is surrounded by mountains. The Spanish and French tourists who usually stay weeks and mminggu.

There are also Japanese and Australian tourists. "Now, once a week I drove tourists from Makassar to Toraja," said Faisal, the driver of the car rental. Not only tourists, Tana Toraja is also still a tourist destination for domestic tourists. Almost every hour, there is a public bus from Makassar to Tana Toraja, the time t \ empuh about 8 hours.

If you want more convenient, widely available rental cars that dominated belonging to former Vice President Jusuf Kalla. Do not worry, your trip is guaranteed not boring. Because the beautiful scenery on the road sepajang be missed. Beautiful scenery in the area presented Pangkep, Barru and Pare Pare which combines beautiful beaches and tropical forests.

If you want to rest, preferably in Pare Pare. In this district, you can tour the culinary seafood main dish. Urban style diner in love with Asia. Baronang eaten grilled fish with chili paste. Fabulous delicious. Petisnya sauce is not too fishy, ​​sweet and sour taste even more powerful and able to eliminate the fishy smell. Urban Style crew who do not like paste, for the first time are willing to eat this black-colored sauce.

Right next to the restaurant Asia, there is a restaurant Delicious seafood is also the main menu. Curiosity has led to Urban Style restaurant which is always crowded these visitors. Even the visitors are willing to queue for long. Under conditions of satiety, eating a bit lazy Urban Style Crab Sauce Sweet Acid. But the spices seep into the crab meat made us powerless to resist. Delicious.

After a culinary tour, durian fruit from the region yangn Sidrap, you easily see at street corners. Pare Pare is also available in branded goods from Thailand and Singapore, even in this place also sold used goods from both countries.

Entering Enrekang district, along the way a lot of different vendors of fruit at bargain prices. In Enrekang, you must rest on a mountain or mountain Bambapuang Miss or known by the name of Erotic Mountain. The shape resembles a woman's genitals yangn formed by erosion. Indeed this is very beautiful mountain, let alone

late in the afternoon. But unfortunately, it started a barren mountain and if left unchecked erosion will occur again and probably will form a vital tool of women in other parts of the mountain. Seeing the condition that, a friend nyeletuk, "It's going to change its name to Double Erotic Mountain."

Entering Tana Toraja, you will begin to feel the mystical aura. Especially when I saw Tongkonan (Tana Toraja traditional house) on the hill along the journey. Mystical aura that slowly began to dim and disappear when entering the Makale, Tana Toraja district administrative center. Characteristic Makale pools and the Statue of Toraja United located in the center of town. In order to reach all the tourist attractions in Tana Toraja, should stay in Rantepao, the county seat of North Toraja. In this district there are several interesting attractions, including:


KE'TE KESU

This is the closest tourist attractions of Rantepao. The village is located around the district Ke'te Kesu Kesu or 4 miles northeast of Rantepao. This place is one of the popular tourist attractions in Toraja. In addition to its proximity to

Rantepao, tourist magnet has Tongkonan and barns are hundreds of years old, menhirs and crafts. Variety of handicrafts that are sold and the price is quite skewed compared to downtown. Behind the village there are burial sites of the burrow, and the hanging graves patent or house-shaped tombs. This tourist village is easily accessible by public transport from Rantepao. Choose public transportation La'bo majors. You can also ride motorcycles.


-Londa:

The location is fairly close to Rantepao about 5 miles. From the highway not too far away, it went rather well and not steep. Only a narrow path, if passed by four-wheel vehicle, one of which had to yield.

Mystique immediately felt upon entering the gate. Humid and cold air also direct your welcome. Wood sculptor who was carving the face of the dead increasingly strengthens mystical aura.

This location is a limestone cave's ancient tombs and To'Para'pak Lengkong, Tandilino descent, the first person to make erong (the coffin of wood). To come to this cemetery, you must down the stairs about 100 feet.

Before going down the stairs a few people will offer services as a torch lights when in the cave. The price of a lamp Rp. 20 thousand, that's not including carrier services of tour guides that trap light. The coffin was strewn in front of the cave that fell from the cliff.

"To revive the coffin must be accompanied by special ritual that would cost quite a lot. Coffin in the cliff came from a family of high social status, "said tour guide.

Moist air is increasingly felt as he entered the mouth of the cave. Inside the cave are many casket (erong) scattering. There is also tucked inside the stone, even the bones were scattered because his casket was destroyed. We happened to see the coffin that new 3 months. Surprisingly, there was no foul smell.

There is also a pair of skulls that supposedly committed suicide. "It is said they died from suicide. They were not sanctioned family romance, "said tour guide.Romeo and Juliet version Tana Toraja. The coffin was collected on family and diberijarak between families with each other. That said, the bodies in the Londa is 500 years old.


-Lemo:

Located in the district of North Makale. This is the burial site of tribal chiefs in the Toraja in the past. Rows of tau-tau, to guard the tomb. bSitus belongs Songgi 'Patalo, which was first made in a stone tomb. This location is best visited in the morning. There are many other tourist attractions in Tana Toraja is quite interesting, including Kambira, Lo'ko eyes, etc. Marante. Of course it all relates to the ancient tomb.

Sumatera

the best panorama in north sumatra



Sumatra consists of three parts, west, north and south .... but I'm going to tie in one article

North Sumatera

1.Population

North Sumatra is a province of the fourth largest population in the West IndonesiasetelahJawa, East Java, Central danJawa. According to the results of a complete enumeration of Census of Population (SP) in 1990 the population of North Sumatra on October 31, 1990 (Census Day) totaled 10.81 million, and in 2002, the population of North Sumatra adalahseramai 11.85 million. Population density of North Sumatra in 1990 was 143 jiwaper km ² and in 2002 rose to 165 people per km ², while the levels of increased population growth of North Sumatra during the period 1990-2000 is 1.20 percent per year.

2.Sosial community

Tribe

North Sumatra is a province of multiethnic denganBatak, Nias, danMelayusebagai natives of this region. Eastern seaboard of North Sumatra, generally inhabited olehorang the Malays. West coast of Barus until Christmas, many settled orangMinangkabau. The central region around Lake Toba, Batak tribe inhabited by a mostly beragamaKristen.Suku Niasberada in the islands to the west. Since opening perkebunantembakaudi East Sumatra, the Dutch government kolonialHindia many contract laborers brought to work in plantations. Immigrants came from etnisJawadanTionghoa tersebutkebanyakan. Center spread of the tribes in North Sumatra, as follows:

1.Tribe Melayu Deli: East Coast, especially in the district of Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai, and Langkat

2.Tribe Karo Batak: Karo

3.Tribe Toba Batak : North Tapanuli, Humbang Hasundutan, Toba Samosir Batak

4.Tribe Coast: Central Tapanuli, Sibolga

5.Tribe Batak Mandailing / Angkola: Tapanuli Selatan, Padang Lawas, and Mandailing Natal

6.Tribe Batak Simalungun: Simalungun District

7.Tribe Batak Pakpak: Dairi and West Pakpak

8.Tribe Nias: Nias Island

9.Tribe Minangkabau: Medan, West Coast

10.Tribe Aceh: Medan


11.Tribe Java: East Coast & West

12.Tribe china: Urban East & West coast.


3.Language

Basically, the language widely used adalahbahasa Indonesia. Interest MelayuDeli majority said Indonesian because kedekatanbahasa Melayudengan bahasaIndonesia. Eastern coastal areas are like Bedagai Serdang, Dodek Base, Coal, Asahan, and Tanjung Balai, wearing Malay Dialects "O" as well as in Labuhan Batu dengansedikit difference range. In Langkat district is still using the Malay dialect "E" is often also called the language of the Maya-maya. There are still many descendants of Javanese contract (Jadel-Java Deli) which menuturkanbahasa Jawa.Di urban areas, the ethnic Chinese menuturkanbahasa Hokkianselain bahasaIndonesia prevalent. In the mountains, menuturkanbahasa Batak Batak tribe, divided into four dialects (Silindung-Toba Samosir-Humbang-). Languages ​​spoken in Nias Island Nias by tribal people Nias.Sedangkan Coastal West Sumatra, such as the Middle KabupatenTapanuli Sibolga and Singkil and Christmas as well as using the language of Coastal Madina.

4.Religion

The main religion in North Sumatra are:


Islam: mainly embraced by ethnic Malays, Coastal, Minangkabau, Javanese, Acehnese, Batak tribe Mandailing, some Batak Karo, Simalungun and Pakpak


Christian (Protestant and Catholic): mainly embraced by the tribe of Batak Karo, Toba, Simalungun, Pakpak, Mandailing and Nias


Hindu: mainly embraced by ethnic Tamils ​​in the urban


Buddha: particularly embraced by the tribe in urban Peranakan


Confucius: The Peranakan particularly embraced by the tribe in urban


Parmalim: embraced by some of the Batak tribe, based in High Huta


Animism: there is still embraced by the Batak tribe, namely Pelebegu Parhabonaron and trust the like


West Sumatera

Dhiti

 
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