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Intata, Uninhabited Islands in the North Indonesia that Amazed You

Imagine the beauty of the beautiful and exotic island, with sand as soft as flour, sea water is super clear with color gradation from blue to green Tosca, and gently swaying on the beach? Come to Intata. You will feel like royal warrior because conquering an island. Yes, the island is uninhabited. Intata island is one of the 11 outermost small islands of the outer islands owned by the Province of North Sulawesi. Intata island located in the northern part of Sulawesi Island directly adjacent to the Philippines. This island has an area of ​​only 0.15 square kilometers and a lot of palm trees. In the southern and western parts are white sand, while in the eastern part of the rocky coast. Administratively, the island Intata entered in the District Nanusa, Talaud Islands, the Pacific Ocean bounded to the east and south of the island Kakorotan. According to the story, once Intata is part of Kakorotan Island, a large island on the other side, until the earthquake followed by tsun...

The Benign Snake Island

Thus Snake Island Bima People call it, because maybe the island is only inhabited by a bunch of benign snakes that does not bother residents. What is interesting is not actually because of the many snakes or absence of people who want to stay on the island which is approximately an area of 500 m2, but more because of the snakes is different from the general serpent in Bima Regions. These snakes are looking for food in the sea and resting on top of the island in between the cracks of rocks or hanging on the cliffs, then make the appeal of this island. This island a habitat for a population of sea snakes with a unique color combination of black and white silver with glossy. This snake is a benign snake and friendly to tourists who visit it. Snake island can be reached with a travel time of about 45 minutes drive from the city of Bima using ground transportation. The snakes at the Snake Island according to the locals is a type of sea snake. Anyone knows that sea snakes includi...

The Jewel of Banyuwangi (Part 2)

Banyuwangi is rarely a destination for tourists because of the district in East Java is usually only be one place that bypassed the tourists who want to visit Bali passing lane and then crossed land in Ketapang port. Apparently, in the coastal city has a lot of tourist attractions that should not be to pass up. Banyuwangi travel looks like a jewel lying on the roadside; just passed unnoticed in value. Read Part 1. 7. Plengkung Beach Plengkung beach is natural offerings for those who love the sport of surfing. Fame waves were already well-known to foreign countries so that you will find some foreign tourists who were surfing. The trip to the beach Plengkung will pass Alas Purwo with teak crop rows. Shades of green trees make the air was cool and the mind becomes more relaxed. 8. Kalibendo Plantation The plantation area in the western part of Banyuwangi, 20 km if taken from the city center. The location is on the plateau and has a typical tanaan such as coffee, ru...

Beautiful Tropical Island in West Sumatra

An uninhabited island with an area that is not how prepared presenting gifts beautiful tropical island in West Sumatra. Pasumpahan is the goal, find the location in Kecamatan Bungus, Teluk Kabung, Kota Padang, Provinsi Sumatera Barat. The city of Padang on the west coast of Sumatra Island presents a coastline of 84 kilometers with 19 beautiful islands to be visited in the vicinities. Pasumpahan is a beautiful island that is easily accessible from the city of Padang. The island is believed to local residents is the incarnation Malin Kundang sworn (cursed) mother into stone. Residents believe that Malin Kundang cursed to stone on this island because it is associated the name 'Pasumpahan'. Pasumpahan the 5 acres has white sand with clear sea water. Interestingly, this island as sea surface divided into three. Translucent colors on the edge, in front of the green, and blue in the middle section. The depth to the ocean waters around the island are the cause of the color di...

Ora Beach in Maluku

As an archipelagic country, Indonesia was awarded many beautiful beaches and waiting for you to visit. One of the beaches in Central Maluku which deserves to be visited is the Ora Beach. As far as the eye could see, the beauty of the beach is worth aligned with other beautiful beaches like Boracay beach in the Philippines or the beach Bora-Bora in the Pacific Ocean. Ora beach Ora beach in the village of Saleman, North Seram District, Central Maluku. On this beach there is a resort named Ora Beach Resort which has 6 pieces cottages and all made of wood with thatched roofs. Each can contain up to 3 people. Ora Beach Resort is the only inn standing right on the waters Ora Beach. The special thing of this resort is the background of the cottage which is Manusela Hills National Park. Blend wooden cottage standing on the clear water and bluish green background of green hills makes the scenery so fantastic Ora Beach. Another charm of this home is the life of marine life....

Top 13 Best Dive Spots in Indonesia

13 best dive sites in Indonesia is actually only a small part. Indonesia has a lot of the best diving spots scattered throughout the country. The thirteen dive locations are spread from Sabang to Raja Ampat Islands. The dive sites, has the beauty and charm of each. So it will be difficult to judge which one is the most beautiful and attractive. But thirteen best diving locations in the country worth a try. 1. Sabang, Aceh Sabang is the most western administrative region of Indonesia, located in the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam . Has five islands, namely Pulau Weh , Rubiah Island, Island Klah, Seulako Island, and the island of Rondo. Region surrounded by Malacca Strait and the Indian Ocean have had more there are 20 dive sites with varied levels of difficulty. The best dive sites in Sabang, among others, "The Canyon" (volcanic stone structure underwater to a depth of between 15-70 meters), "Batee Tokong", "Sophie Rickmers" (134-mete...

Underwater Volcano Mahangetang, North Sulawesi

Sulawesi region included in the meeting of tectonic plates. Geographical conditions thereby causing Sulawesi island has a wealth of remarkable biodiversity. Including biological wealth Sulawesi Sea. In Sulawesi water area, you will find many places that have stunning underwater scenery. A variety of marine life and coral reefs will be presenting the beauty and unforgettable experience for you. The stunning scenery, you can usually encountered in shallow waters. Sulawesi waters indeed many have relatively shallow water area, since the region is also an area of Sulawesi island . However, the scenery can also be found in the complex marine volcano in North Sulawesi waters. Around Sangihe, you can see some volcanoes under the sea. Of course, because of volcanic activity volcano some of the sea, underwater scenery will amaze you. Volcanoes under the Sulawesi Sea Waters in the North Sulawesi storing various unique. The surface of the surrounding area in the form of islands...

Red Island Beach in Banyuwangi

Red Island beach in Banyuwangi may sound familiar in the ears of most domestic tourists. His popularity may not be famous like the wretched Stone tourist areas or White Crater tours Ciwidey , Bandung. However, one of the beaches is unique in Banyuwangi is so popular among the community of East Java . Also, is one of the preferred destinations for foreign tourists especially sport lovers surfing (surfing). Red Island Beach, locals often refer to it as Pulo Merah, located in Subdistricts Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi. Although called "Red Island", one of the attractions in these Countries have indeed white sand is somewhat browned. But when the dry season comes, the coastal area it will look reddish. Red Island Beach Banyuwangi has its uniqueness on a small hill just off shore. Against the backdrop of a ridge 200 yards and this is what causes the reddish-colored beach is known as the Red Island Beach. This Hill is surrounded by the green plants that are able to ...

The Awesome Island of Karimun Jawa

It's time you design all of your preparation to spend holiday time with their best. For those of you who haven't thought of any tourist destination, it's good if you're thinking of coming to Karimun Jawa . Why? This one is a island vacation alternative for those of you who have the funds not much, and for those of you who are already saturated vacation to the island of the gods. In Karimun, you can enjoy the beauty of marine life that you can see with your own eyes, without the slightest hindrance. Natural beauty is still very beautiful is the reason why many people come to visit the island on this one. Not as many as on tourism in Bali , which has been very hectic with all sorts of traffic, as well gives a very calm Karimun Jawa you are looking for in Your vacation time. Karimun Jawa is a tourist attractions you can accomplish once traveled overland to Jepara city. After that, you have to cross to the Karimun Jawa. Usually, if you follow a tourist...

Trip to Umang Island ( Banten )

Banten Province, which is adjacent to the capital city of Jakarta, save a lot of potential for an interesting natural attractions are the beautiful beaches. Carita Beach and Tanjung Lesung are two examples of the famous natural sights of Banten Province. In addition to the beaches of Carita and Tanjung Lesung, Banten also has other natural attractions are not less interesting Umang island. Location and travel Umangisland is located in the Town of wells, Pandeglang, Banten. Its location is approximately 183 kilometers from the capital of Jakarta and is approximately 6 hours drive from Jakarta. If you want to travel to the island of crab, journey begins with a bus from the terminal Kalideres. From the terminal bus you choose Kalideres headed to Labuan by paying the cost of 25,000 Dollars. Travel from terminal Kalideres – Labuan will take approximately 4 hours. From Labuan, you can proceed using the bus fare with pay 15,000 Rupiah to wells that takes approximately 2...

The Exotic Island of Bintan ( Riau )

Bintan Island Tours. Most of the island compared to other islands in the Riau Islands sprawling from Melaka to the South China Sea. Riau Islands has more than 3,000 islands of various sizes, from large to small. The Islands are scattered across to Malaysia (Johor Bahru) and Singapore. Well, Bintan island is the greatest there. Bintan island is on the southern peninsula Malaysia, located at the mouth of the Strait of Malacca. Bintan island was once thought to be the most popular layover spot by merchant ships of China and India to avoid a storm and fill supply. Don't get me wrong, the island is Bintan Island tours that keep pulling for you. The Exotic Islands Of Indonesia Borders: Bintan Island Travel Before it becomes as it is now, Bintan island has a long history of stories. In the 18th century, traders from different parts of the world to fight each other in competing for this exotic island, namely the Netherlands, Portuguese and United Kingdom. The island is part of...