Showing posts with label East Java. Show all posts
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Monday, 27 November 2017

Bromo Travel Tips by Locals

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Bromo Travel Tips by Locals


Bromo Travel Tips by Locals
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Bromo Travel Tips by Locals
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Bromo Travel Tips by Locals
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Bromo Travel Tips by Locals
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Bromo is an active volcano surrounded by deserts covering an area of 10 km2. The temperature in this region can reach 2º to 20º Celsius. With such a cold temperature, it makes this place the most unique phenomenon in eastern Java. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in Indonesia.

Bromo Sunrise is a natural phenomenon that you can see from a location north of the caldera. This place is also used as a bromo mountain activity monitoring post. Tourists must be willing to wake up in the morning at 03.00 with bromo jeep transport must be booked in advance.

Before you make it happen, you need to prepare everything first so that all your activities run smoothly.

Here are some bromo travel tips that you should look at before or during your trip to Bromo.

Planning


Bromo mountain tourism is a place that often dikunjungo by domestic tourists and foreign tourists. With the many tourists who want to visit the mountain bromo then the inn will increasingly hard to find. Therefore, you should find the right time so as not to be constrained by the difficulty of finding lodging in bromo, such as hotels and homestays, because the number is still limited. You can ask your friends, or local people you know about this.

Choose the Right Time


For the best time, you are advised to take a tour to Mount Bromo during the dry season is in May - september. Due to this season you will see the sun rise bigger and reddish round. And at this time you can explore the tourism of Mount Bromo more freely, giving a sense of security and comfort in travel.

Early Booking


If you have a plan to stay in Bromo, you must book your accommodation well in advance, especially if you plan to travel at the weekend or at the peak of Christmas and New Year holidays, it must be very crowded. In addition to lodging you also must order the vehicle (off-road car commonly used by tourists). Jeep bromo is one of the vehicles to explore various attractions in the Tengger mountains. Once again I emphasize, you must order it in advance.

Physical Preparation


Holiday to Mount Bromo is not the same as climbing the mountains need preparation in more aspects. However, you should know that dibromo weather is very cold, especially you have to climb 250 steps to see the crater. Therefore with maximum physical preparation, you will be able to face everything. This is a very important thing that you should pay attention to.

Check and maintain the vehicle before Departing


If you go to Bromo using a private vehicle, in order to have a smooth ride, check and maintain the vehicle you will use to travel. There are also many who come to this place using a private vehicle that incidentally comes from Jakarta, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Solo, Bali and surrounding areas. Because before you arrive in the mountain area bromo, you will pass your way through the winding and uphill. Keep the fuel fully charged, because it will be difficult to find gasoline around Bromo

Clothing and Supplies


Surely you already know the weather in Bromo. This is a challenge we must face, because the temperature could reach 10 degrees Celsius. In addition to a physical fit, clothing and equipment we should also prepare well. Here are some recommendations from the bromo guide on clothing that must be prepared before traveling to Mount Bromo.

1. Jacket


The recommended jacket is a jacket that can withstand cold air and not just a fashion jacket. Also bring some long sleeve shirts that you can wear before wearing a jacket. because everyone has different endurance, then it is very necessary when it is above the altitude.

2. Thick Long Pants

Try wearing thick outdoor pants to protect your leg from the cold. Usually these pants are worn by mountain climbers, so you should try it. Alternatively, you can also wear jeans pants.

3. Scarves, Carpus, Gloves, and Socks

Because the jacket can not cover the entire body, then it's good you complete it with a scarf, carpus, socks, and gloves. Carpus in addition to protecting the head is useful to cover the ears that aims to reduce air pressure while at the top of Mount Bromo.


If you forget to bring those, do not worry because around Mount Bromo there are many traders who sell this equipment. But of course with a slightly different price.

4. Shoes


Never imagine in your mind to use sandals in the cold air. In addition, the contours of roads to be traversed are mostly rocky and slippery. Boots or hiking boots will be more useful than sneakers because in addition to strong, this type will protect you from injury.

5. Flashlight


This object will be useful for you before sunrise, because you will make the climbing process of the stairs when the sky is still dark. Senter will greatly help you tread the way to the point to enjoy the phenomenon of the rising of the sun from the eastern horizon. And always be careful in doing this process.

6. Masks


Because in Bromo you are in the middle of the sand, then the mask is very important to protect our nose and mouth from exposure to sand dust that can cause cough and sore in the throat.

7. Kacamata


Yang terakhir ini, selain untuk bergaya, bisa juga untuk melindungi mata dari debu. biasanya kacamata dipakai oleh para wanita.

Prepare enough cash


Bring cash as needed during a trip to bromo to cover your travel plans and activities there, as you will not find an ATM machine around this sights. And for sure, with the amount of money you had anticipated to make up for shortages while on the move.

Bawa Makanan Dan Minuman


Around Bromo mountain there are a lot of food vendors you will meet, but it's good if you bring some food yourself to anticipate the hunger that comes fast, because the cold air. And also the price of food that is sold there is slightly different from the price of food in the regular area.

That's some tips for travelling to Bromo from locals to you. Hope those helps your trip.

Thursday, 16 November 2017

Indonesia is a favorite destination for millennial muslims

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Indonesia is a favorite destination for millennial muslims

Indonesia is a favorite destination for millennial muslims

The Mastercard-HalalTrip conducts research on the motivations, habits, needs and preferences of Muslims. The survey of Muslim-based millenial tourist survey focuses on 372 respondents aged 18-36 years with various educational backgrounds and jobs living on five continents namely Africa, America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

The result, Indonesia is in second position, after Malaysia who was in first place. In addition, in position number three after Indonesia is Japan.

News and full results can be read in the article below (by thejakartapost):

Indonesia is second favorite destination among millennial Muslims


According to the result of Mastercard-Halal Trip Muslim Millennial Travel Report, Indonesia is the second favorite destination among millennial Muslims, with Malaysia crowned as the winner.

This shows that Indonesia’s status has improved from last year where it took the fourth spot.

Tourism Minister Arief Yahya was grateful for the achievement and determined to topple Malaysia off the first place in the near future.

“Our emotional rival is Malaysia, while Thailand is our professional rival. We need to find ways to defeat our rivals and how to catch up with them,” Arief said.

The minister urged his team to make improvements, especially in human resources since Indonesians are still lacking in foreign language skill, “We are good at providing Muslim-friendly facilities. In fact, we took home 12 awards out of the 16 categories at the World Halal Tourism Award,” Arief said.

Below is the list of millennial Muslims’ favorite travel destinations according to Mastercard-Halal Trip Muslim Millennial Travel Report

1. Malaysia

2. Indonesia

3. Japan

4. Thailand

5. Australia

6. Singapore

7. United Arab Emirates

8. United Kingdom

9. United States

10. India

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Sunday, 5 November 2017

JFC - Jember Fashion Carnaval is The Biggest Fashion Carnaval in Jember, Esat Java, Indonesia

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Jember fashionl carnaval is a unique carnival fashion creation event held annually in jember, east java Indonesia ...











Travel VLOG To Kawah Ijen (ijen volcano)

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Re-post from Youtuber juliepeipei

My recent trip to Indonesia, where we hiked a active volcano!!! This place is still quite remote and "undiscovered". I was pretty surprised to see LOADS of people there though. Both locals and foreigners. 

Place is quite hard to get to, you definitely need a local driver/tour guide. Many go from Bali to Banyuwangi, its a lot closer than from Surabaya or Jakarta. 

DEFINITELY recommend this hike, although if you are deathly scared of heights and get out of breath easily this might be a little challenging. 

Feel free to comment with questions and I'll try to respond!

Saturday, 14 October 2017

Wonderful Indonesia - Wonderful Journey to a Wonderful World

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Wonderful Indonesia - Wonderful Journey to a Wonderful World


Friday, 6 October 2017

Estimated 1,048 dancers of Gandrung Sewu Festival 2017 to enliven Banyuwangi

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Estimated 1,048 dancers of Gandrung Sewu Festival 2017 to enliven Banyuwangi


Banyuwangi in East Java is set to hold the Gandrung Sewu Festival 2017 on Oct. 8.
Estimated 1,048 dancers of Gandrung Sewu Festival 2017 to enliven Banyuwangi
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This year’s theme, Kembang Pepe,‎ tells the story of kembang Pepe’s fight against the Dutch.

Back in the Dutch colonization era, Gandrung Sewu in Banyuwangi was more than a show as it was also an act to capture the Dutch army. Kembang Pepe tells the story of Gandrung dancers who give alcohol to the Dutch until they were drunk and then executed them in a forest or ocean.

This mass dance festival receives the full support from the Tourism Ministry as it is considered as one of Banyuwangi’s top events that involve plenty of participants.

The ministry's archipelago tourism marketing development deputy Esthy Reko Astuti is hopeful that the festival will receive another Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI). Back in 2012 the event scored one MURI for the largest number of dancers with 1,047 people.

“The number of participants should increase this year; I hope Gandrung Sewu 2017 could earn another MURI and become a local and overseas tourists attraction,” told Esthy.

Prior to the festival, the committee held auditions for dancers in five locations across Banyuwangi.

Among the applicants were middle school and high school students from five districts in Banyuwangi, namely Giri, Wongosorejo, Banyuwangi, Kalipuro and Glagah.

The committee decided to only feature 1,048 dancers for the finale with each district could only send a maximum of 50 dancers to participate. (kes)

news from: thejakartapost

Monday, 18 September 2017

Banyuwangi's De Djawatan Benculuk attracts visitors to magical woods

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Banyuwangi's De Djawatan Benculuk attracts visitors to magical woods

Banyuwangi's De Djawatan Benculuk attracts visitors to magical woods
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Visitors to Banyuwangi in East Java may want to stop by De Djawatan Benculuk, a sprawling green area with unique, towering trees. 

Located 45 kilometers from the Banyuwangi city center, the area measures some 6 hectares in size.

"This area is owned by [state-owned forestry firm] Perhutani. The locals call it the forest in the city. The trees here are trembesi trees," Puji Widodo, the Perhutani's local forest ranger told kompas.com recently.  

Puji added that the De Djawatan Benculuk area had been developed [for recreational purposes] over the past three months and was now maintained in cooperation with the Banyuwangi Tourism Agency. Puji said it previously served as a teak wood area.

"The trembesi trees are more than 100 years old," he said.

The De Djawatan Benculuk area management has prepared several photo spots for visitors. Two of the spots are elevated to afford a good view of the trees as well as on old trucks on the ground for photographs.
Banyuwangi's De Djawatan Benculuk attracts visitors to magical woods
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Footpaths are also set out for visitors who want to walks around the woods. The area is already popular for pre-wedding pictures and as a picnic destination. 

Celin, 26, a visitor from Jember, said she had found out about the park on Instagram. She had come to visit it with some friends from university. 

"I had originally thought it would be just average. When I came here, it turned out to be even better than on Instagram. It's like [being in] the Lord of the Rings," Celin said, referring to the fantasy movie. (liz/kes) 

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Monday, 24 July 2017

Indonesia Travel Destinations: Four cities in Indonesia where you can travel by foot

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Indonesia Travel Destinations: Four cities in Indonesia where you can travel by foot


Indonesia has been dubbed the country with the laziest walkers in the world. At least, that’s what a group of researchers at Stanford University have concluded. The study found that the average Indonesian only walks a total of 3,515 steps a day, significantly lower than the average person from Hong Kong, who typically reaches 6,880 steps a day.

Still, walking remains one of the best ways to travel, allowing you to explore the nooks and crannies of a city. While many Indonesians assume that walking is something that can only be conveniently done in other countries, here are four cities across Indonesia that are great for traveling by foot, as compiled by kompas.com:


Four cities in Indonesia where you can travel by foot
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This laid-back city has a number of pedestrian-friendly areas. Many people will agree that it is far easier to truly experience the beauty of Yogyakarta’s rich culture by walking in the city, especially when exploring spots like Jl. Malioboro.

You’ll be able to walk on the sidewalk that runs along the entire street, as parking on Malioboro is now regulated, which ensures that the sidewalks are accessible for pedestrians.

Other than Jl. Malioboro, must see places where you can explore the local culture by foot include the areas around the Kraton (palace), Tamansari and Kotagede.


Four cities in Indonesia where you can travel by foot
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Known for the popular Jam Gadang, a clock tower that acts as the city’s major landmark, this city in West Sumatra has a selection of unique destinations to visit on foot. The city itself is not too big and generally has a nice, cool air, making walking around very convenient.

After spending some time admiring Jam Gadang, you can also explore Ngarai Sianok, a spectacular canyon that boasts natural views and the local sights. From there, still on foot, you can also stop by Goa Jepang, or the Japanese Cave, where you can learn about World War II.

There is also a selection of walking tours that you can take. There is the Heritage Tour, where you can visit founding father Mohammad Hatta’s home, or the Culinary Tour in the Upper Market and the Lower Market, just to name a few.


Four cities in Indonesia where you can travel by foot
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Unlike the other two destinations, this one is a metropolitan city, but who says that you can’t enjoy a metropolitan city on foot? Try walking around Surabaya, where you’ll be able to experience the hustle at the heart of the city without worrying about getting run over by a car.

Similar to some of the other cities on this list, Surabaya also has a number of interesting walking tours that you can fit into your schedule. You can try walking along Old Town Surabaya, from Jembatan Merah to Tugu Pahlawan, which is rich with the history of the City of Heroes.


Four cities in Indonesia where you can travel by foot
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Surakarta’s personal tagline, the Spirit of Java, does not disappoint. A city with a friendly community and a plethora of cultural treasures, Surakarta has long been a magnet for tourists looking for adventure.

The streets throughout the city are organized and the sidewalks are well-cared for, allowing you to explore the city on foot with ease.

You can start by walking from Slamet Ryadi, the main road, and make stops at Mangkunegaran Palace, Loji Gandrung, Sriwedari Park, as well as Balekambang Park. Be sure that you also set some time aside to go shopping at Triwindu Market and the Solo Grand Mall.

Not far from there, there are many other fascinating historical destinations such as the Danar Hadi Museum and the Radyapustaka Museum. (tha/kes)


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