Tips For Keep Save While Mountain Erupting (Specially Bali)

Most of the volcano activity in every mountain in Indonesia not always very dangerous.
But the goverment always warn people the slightest volcanic activity to make sure everybody can safe and sound.
Specially in Bali, mount Agung is not the most dangerous volcano in Indonesia.
There is mount Merapi in Jogjakarta for example, that has volcano's activity almost every year. 2010 is the worst damage. 97 people dead because of the eruption.

But, for sure, Indonesia still safe for visit. Volcano activity not always very dangerous.
This is little tips for you guys if you are in Bali,
Dont be panic!

1. Know the distance of the volcano from where they stay, and the distance of the volcano to the airport. Distance to the airport of 72km, to the varied attractions.

2. Know the danger area must be avoided. And comply with the instructions of the Government

3. Be sure to have travel insurance that cover if a flight is cancelled or reroute.

4. Have local phone number of airline flights, make coordination if reroute (to Lombok for example)

4. Have no phone calls to the local foreign consulates if they need coordination.

5. Prepare personal medicine and what actions need to be done if anyone have any allergy or health history of volcanic dust.

6. Don't be shy asking for the assistance of helpdesk hotels make carter a rental car make going to the airport to another airline, if ga give the option reroute.

That's all guys. I hope eruption never happen again and you all keep safe and sound while travelling in Indonesia.
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Weird Things You Could Only Find In Indonesia

1. They are all brave!

 2. Well, life become more beautifull with no gadget 😀😀

3. Nomatter what happen, eat must go on! 😆

4. I think it just sponsor 😁

5. Chasing ghost! Good job, cop!

6. No one else braver than them! 😄

7. Valentino Rossi Indonesia version

8. Dangdut singer with their magical power 😄

9. So what is The red power ranger doing in the top of Mt. Merbabu??

10. It will cath eyes for sure when fly

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Tips To Get Best Price When Shopping Stuff In Indonesia

Despite the rupiah's value somewhat lower when you guys wear rate dollars or euros, but still, you need to get the best price when you buy something to bring home.
I give you some advices for you so you can buy more things with lower rice. But please, not food for guys! 😀 Some traditional seller, food traditional seller, make the food they sale with all their might, so just enjoy the tasty food they made and don't think about price.
This tips is just adviced if you shop for stuff,
Okey here we go,

1. Avoid shopping complex that too close to the tourist area
Some seller raise the price when the store close to tourist area or crowded areas.
Avoid the crowded and start looking for more distant store. Usually, they give you lower price for same stuff.

2. Shop in traditional market
Although traditional market tend to be not too neat, but it will give you more experience if you try to shop there. Sometimes, the things and stuff sale in tourist area also sale in traditional market.
Just try to look for market ("Pasar" in Bahasa) nearest the tourist area. And compare the price!

3. Shop early in the morning
This applies for traditional market only. There is term "Pembukaan toko" its mean when the first tme the store open, they will give you lower price they can so you will buy their stuff. Most of seller here belief that if first buyer fail to buy, the whole day will become harder to get another buyer.

4. Bargain Half Price
This is the point! Also applies to Indonesian people, bargain half price become a must if go shop to traditional market with no price tag.
If the seller give you the nominal, dont ever doubt to bargain with half price. Bargaining deals will start, increase the price little by little. usually, the price of the stuff is between 70%-75% from the initial price.

Okey guys, I just found those tips for now, I will add it soon if I find (or remembering 😀) something new.
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A Simple Conversation In Bahasa That Will Help You Survive In Indonesia

1. Ask For Direction
If you guys got lost and had to have to ask people around about directions, but no one there who understand english, just say  "Tolong, tunjukan arah ke....(Please pointing the direction to...) " and mentioned the address or purpose.

2. Ask For Price
If you walk arround and found traditional market near you, just go explore the market, because you never know what you will get from the traditional market. They always sell unique and vintage stuff, that you can bring home.
No price tag! Don't be suprise. Most of seller in traditional market do not put the price tag on stuff they sold. So you can ask the price in Bahasa with "Berapa harganya ini...)(How much is this?) " the people will tell you the price.

3. Introducing Self
It not imposible for you to make friend with Indonesia people, because basicly Indonesia people are friendly and so open to new people.
Just say, "Nama saya adalah... (My name is...)" Maybe it sound weird, but just try it 😀

4. Ask For Name (To other people)
And after you introduce your self, it your turn to ask her/his name.
"Siapa nama anda? (Who's your name?)" is the best way to ask!

5. Thank You, Sorry and Please
Three magical simple word,
Terima kasih for thank you, Maaf for sorry and Tolong for Please (Please in Ask for help), you definetely have to say that word to be respected here.

6. Order Food or Stuff
Indonesian food are all sooo yummy to tasted. Not just in modern caffee or restaurant, you can aslo find yummy food on street simple caffee or just small mart.
You can try to say "Saya ingin memesan... (I wanted to order...)", and make little conversation with the seller.

7. Ask The Time
It simple, but to increase your Bahasa, you can ask with "Jam berapa kah ini?.. (What time is this?)" and let people answer you 😊

8. Looking For Toilet or other
"Permisi, bisakah anda tunjukan dimana toilet? (Excuse me, can you show me where is toilet)"
You can also ask other like ATM, or hotel, or other.




Those are sample for simple conversations you can try while visiting Indonesia.
Happy talking and find new friends!!

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Pictures From All Over Indonesia That Outrageous Wonderful

Hello guys,

This time, I will let you to see how beautifull Indonesia is. 

These just some of sooo many great place you can visit in Indonesia, 

Visit Indonesia, Enjoy Indonesia!

 

 Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Bali

 Misty Morning, Dieng Temple Complex, Central Java

 Rinjani Crater, Lombok

 Padar Island, Flores

Lowe Valley, Sulawesi 

Jogan Beach, GunungKidul, Jogjakarta

Madakaripura Waterfall, Malang

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Lumajang

Jomblang Cave, Jogjakarta

Gong Cave, Pacitan, Central Java

Labuan Cermin Lake, Kalimantan (Borneo)

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3 Day Explore Karimunjawa, The Best Chain Of Island In Central Java, Indonesia.

Well guys, after past time post I discussed about Jakarta, this time I will be reviewing the Islands are no less beautiful from Kepulauan Seribu  (Thousand Islands).
Yupz, Karimunjawa.

Karimunjawa is an archipelago in the Java Sea are included in Jepara Regency, Central Java. With a land area of approximately 1,500 hectares and the waters of the 110,000 hectares, Karimunjawa ± now developed into a Marine Park tourism charm began to many popular local tourists and foreign tourists.
Karimunjawa is located in the Java Sea, North of Jepara, Central Java. The archipelago is made up of 27 Islands.

With a travel time of approximately 8 hour by car, the distance Port Jakarta-Kartini (port who will drive to the karimunjawa) is approximately 520km.
If you dont wanna drive a car, there is another alternative way, use the train to get there.
With Pasar Senen Station (Jakarta)-Tawang Station (Semarang)-Terminal ports of Terboyo.

OK we start the journey from Pasar Senen.
You can choose the train Kertajaya178 with ticket per one person is IDR135,000. Departure at 14.00 pm and departure at Tawang station at 20.49 pm.  also with the train Gumarang78 Economic with the ticket price IDR165,000. Departure at 15.45 pm and up 22.37 pm.

From the station, you can proceed to the Terboyo terminal to go to port Kartini. To get to the terminal you can use minibus.
The bus will take you guys to the port of Kartini and costs IDR30,000

Touchdown in the port of Kartini.
It's time to buy a ticket to KarimunJawa. The vessel will be escorted to the Karimunjawa there is only 1 ship 'Siginjay'. This ship has a special schedule, so you should already have in place an hour before the ship departs.

Ferry ticket price per one person  IDR74,000 with estimated 5 hour journey.

Kartini Port and KarimuJawa Port.

Up in the Karimunjawa ...
Karimunjawa port became the first step before exploring the island.

Like a Kepualauan Seribu, Karimujawa are the chains of Islands. So in addition to setting up the lodging accommodations, you should also prepare a lease the ship to explore small islands.
With a price  IDR500,000 you can already rent a boat for one day. Plus IDR100,000 to guide the island.
You guys have to bring extra money, parking on the island, a small island there are some who give the rate. The rate between IDR30,000-50,000.
While other needs, you can rent a motorcycle with jus IDR75,000-80,000/day,  and IDR50.000 for snorkling wear, the homestay's rate IDR 200,000/night.

After all Affairs important accommodation is finished, it's time to make a list of places which must be visited.
Here I'll make summary some suggestions of places that can explore. This is flexible, you can set your own island which will be on the visit. Dont worry, the guide will give you some alternative of beautiful places.

1. Menjangan Kecil island.

2. Dua Island.

3. Cemara island.

4. Parang island.

5. Captive Sharks

And other great places

Don't forget to try some typical Karimunjawa foods guys, guaranteed these all so tasty,

Okay guys, thats all my few reviews about Karimunjawa. Dont forget, in addition to the thousand islands and the Karimunjawa, there is Kepuluan Raja Ampat. The king of island's chains in Indonesia which I will review in the next post.

Enjoy Indonesia.

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Special Trip Gift You Must Bring Home From Indonesia

When everybody goin on trip to other country, is a must to get something unique and special from than country. Like accesories, clothes that identical to the country we visit, traditional costum or other, anything unique.
Also when you visiting Indonesia. There's so many unique and traditional things you can buy even if it just little accesorie or clothes that soo Indonesia.

Well guys, I will give a list gift that in my oponion are special and identical to Indonesia. Check this out..

1. Batik
Almost everybody in Indonesia and overseas know about Batik. It really popular among traveler who ever visit Indonesia.
Batik is traditional painting fabric or clothes from Indonesia. But sometimes Batik wrongly know as traditional art from Malaysia.
Batik spread almost arround Java, but sometimes other area also producted batik as their special kind of batik. Every region in Indonesia have their special kind name of batik. Like Batik Mega Mendung from Cirebon, West Java, batik Kawung from Solo, Central Java.

Batik painting

2. The art of Engraving from Jepara
This is special. You can find a special miniature of figure, action figure till anime figures chiseled from the wood in Jepara, Central Java.
Yes, except make furniture for suply all over Indonesia (Jepara really popular with carving Furniture), the artist also accept special orders from customers. Like the action figure chiseled from wood or just a unique carving keychain ...
Just ask the artist and give the detile, they will satisfied you with the result of carving art skill.

Carving art from Jepara, Central Java

3. Traditional Clothes from All Over the Region in Indonesia
If Im not wrong, I ever told you that Indonesia is comprised from almost thousand etchnic group or region, and every  regiob has special traditional clothes. But no need to buy all of that clothes, I will give for you recomend if you realy interest in those kind of things.
• Bali's Costume
For man, the clothes from Bali is simple enough. Just white shirts combined with long pants, added with a typical Balinese Batik cloth on the wound in the waist. , Also made by head iket Batik. And ended with a Cambodian flower pin in the left ear.
But for women? Well, I wouldn't say much. You can conclude by your self by seeing this picture 😁
• Papua's Costume
Well if you want a bit extreme costume, you can try Papua's costume. But, you need tobe brave to wear a clothless costume 😁
• Padang's Costume (West Sumatra) This is relly lovely. With longsleve for too and ethnical special fabric from the field for under, this costume look preety beautiful.
And other thousands traditional clothes you can try.

Bali's Costume

Padang's cosutume

Papua's costume

4. Tenun Lombok
Tenun Lombok or Loom (woven fabric) is the craft of weaving threads from various colors to make one sheet of fabric.
The most popular Tenun in Indonesia is from Lombok. Tenun Lombok has beautiful combined colors of threads.
You can just bring it on your trip to make it your blanket, headband, handband or wrapped it on your drawstring backpack!

Blanket and Iket Tenun

5. Batu Akik (Akik Stone) 

Akik, is one kind of precious stone from Indonesia. Processed with rubbing the main stone till obtained the colorfull core stone. 

This process take along time till the stone realy colorfull.  

Akik Befor being processed and after ready to sell

Oke guys just that list for this time, if I rememmber again another list of gift from Indonesia, I will add on this post again..
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