Gili Trawangan, The Most Beautiful Gili's Lombok

Gili Trawangan is the largest of Lombok’s Gili Islands and the only one to rise significantly above sea level. Trawangan means Terowongan (Tunnel) due to there is a cave tunnel built in Japanese occupation. This island is also known as “Party Island” because most younger of tourists find themselves “Lost in Paradise”.

The Beaches of Gilis are still powdery white, the water is beautiful clear blue and they are positioned perfectly for sunsets over Bali’s Mount Agung and sunrise over Lombok’s Mount Rinjani. 

Various hotels, luxury villas, and boutique bungalows are easily to find in Gili Trawangan. Most of the accommodation centrally located on South East of Gili Trawangan. The higher price is located in the beach lines. 

Compared than other Gili islands, GIli Trawangan is more developed than Gili Meno or Gili Air. In Gili Trawangan there are also very quite places to stay in Southern and Northern of Trawangan. 

For activities, many tourist doing Snorkeling off-the-shore, sunbathing, swimming, or join any dive trips with any dive operators which colored the lines. There are quality dive schools which offering complete range of PADI courses, as well as Fun Dives. At night, just come to the restaurants and bars to enjoy the night with delicious food and beverages.

Evenings are animated by restaurants which offer local food and bars which are lively social meeting spots. Simply listening to music by candlelight is an option too.

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Bali Family Travel Guide

Joger

Joger is a popular shopping place for tourist. You can see funny words about Bali on all Joger stuffs.

Waterbom Bali

Waterbom Bali is home to more than 17 world class waterslides and leisure facilities for all ages.

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud, and is often visited by over 10,000 tourists a month.

Kuta Beach

Kuta beach is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist in Bali.

Bali Safari & Marine Park

Bali Safarri & Marine Park is a home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 60 species, including some of rare and endangered species.

Elephant Safari Park

The experience of sitting high a top an elephant in a teak wood chair, through the cool jungle of Taro, is an unforgetable experience.

Bali Bird Park & Rimba Reptil

Bali Bird & Rimba Reptil Park have many Bird and Reptile collections inside those park.

Lovina Beach

Lovina Beach is one of the famous tourist places in north part of Bali which own beautiful of calm sea water, blackish chromatic sand and the sea with its dolphin.

Sanur Beach

Sanur Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach located in west part of Denpasar town and it is famous a tourist place or places of interest in Bali.

Bedugul Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Bedugul)

Bedugul Botanical Garden is the huge tropical garden located in Bedugul, plateau area in Bali.

Bali Tree Top Adventure Park

Bali Treetop Adventure Park is a fun activity set in an open air environment for group and family in indonesia.

Bali Zoo Park

Bali Zoo is within close proximity to the tourist areas of Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak and Nusa Dua and is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud. The island’s only Balinese-owned private zoo opened in 2002 as the first and only dedicated zoological park, which still holds true today.

5 Beautiful Villages in The World

Enjoying the coolness and beauty of rurals is the right choice during holiday. So, let’s travel to 5 beautiful villages according to Budget Travel version.

The existence of a rural has always been an interesting holiday destination for tourist. Beside its existence that more silent if compared to a city, a village also has fresh air and beautiful view.  Here are 5 beautiful villages in the world “

1. Wengen, Switzerland

With Alpen mountains background and traditional villa makes Wengen being a village with the beautiful sight. Since 100 years ago, any vehicles must not entry this area in order to keep the nature clean.

The village has been an attraction since 1800s. During winter, many tourists come to Wengen to have vacation or even play Ski. Because of that, there are so many resort around the village.

 2. Eze, France

The view of Mediterania Sea and charm of middle century make this village being popular. Eze village had been colonist favourite for centuries. View of the sea from above hill with cactus collections makes it being a top attraction in this village. Many couples come to Eze to have honeymoon.

3. Niagara on The Lake, Canada

Niagara on the lake is a popular village on the edge of Ontario Lake, Canada. Gardens, Art Gallery, Antique Shop, and golf Court have made this village popular.

Tourists can see historical sites such as George Fort and Barak Butler. Tourist can also see many old shops, tea shops along Queen Street.

Although, motor vehicle is able to enter this area, all who live there would rather use the horse as wagon trains. The village is also home to the Shaw Festival (April to October), has dozens of vineyards and became the main tourist attraction. To achieve the Niagara on the lake you have to travel from Buffalo, New York for about 80 minutes. It could also be from Toronto, Canada with a time of 90 minutes.

4. Pariangan, Indonesia

Pariangan is a small village of Minangkabau tribe located in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The village is located right on the slopes of Mount Marapi that are still active. Praiangan is a traditional village which is still preserved till today. Starting from the culture, customs, and architecture of a typical buildings are still remains till today. Rumah Gadang (Gadang house) complete with a wall formed of woven rattan and decorated with wood carvings characteristic of this village.

5. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Cesky Krumlov is one of the oldest villages in the Czech Republic. The Village with a beautiful nature is located in a valley and surrounded by forest Blansko Vltava River, south Bohemia. The village is famous for its architecture or art ranging from the historic old town. Previous rulers Krumlov has 40 buildings and palaces, gardens, and a small tower which is now a building with high artistic value. Climb the wooden raft in the Vltava, became one of the exciting ways while exploring the village. If interested, you can travel as far as 110 miles. Take it easy! This trip can be done using a 3-hour bus trip.

7 Beautiful Destinations for Photographer

Many travelers who are purposely visiting a place to see beautiful sight or interesting event such as a festival. If you are one of them, you may not miss these 7 destinations.

A quote “A picture is worth a thousand words” is absolutely right indeed. We won’t be surprised that many photographers willingly to visit thousands kilometer place just to catch beautiful moment out there. Not only capturing a view but they will also capture a moment such as festival, culture, and locals of the place.

If you are a traveler who love photography, these are 7 destinations which will satisfy your passion.

      1.        Venice, Italy

The romance of Venice could be got when you try aiming your camera to some objects there. For Venice, “Beautiful ” is the union of canals, bridges, gondolas, and park lamps. Castle styled buildings  spreading around the city, providing the atmosphere like a middle century of Europe.

You can find various colours of Venice on The Carnaval of Venice event. This event conducted before the Easter Day. Locals will wear a beautiful europe costume and gown in this event.

      2.       Ladakh, India

Ladakh is the highest province in India which there still lot of societies in this province. Based on the fact, what do you think about this place?

Surely, the landscape of India highland is very beautiful one ! Himalaya Mountain rows would be a good object to capture. With blue sky and cloud background, you will catch a high class image.

In the other side of Ladakh, the formation of landscape will change  to be a stone and giant cliff formation surrounding a sandy land, it is called Nubra Valley. In the middle of the desert, there is a lake called Pagong Lake which has dark coloured water. Your image will be more beautiful when you capture some Buddha temples as a sign if there still a life there.

         

      3.       Las Vegas, USA

Las Vegas is known as one of the bright city in the world. Las Vegas looks so bright in the middle of Nevada desert. This city can be like a “death city” in noon time, but it will be different when night comes up, Las Vegas will be a colourful city at night.

      4.       Rajasthan, India

Even located in the same country with Ladakh, Rajahstan has a different face in India. Old portrait of India can be found in Rajahstan after Agra and Delhi. Try to go around the city, get some locals image who are shopping at traditional market.

  

      5.       Bagan, Myanmar

No many tourists know that Myanmar is a right country to visit. Compared with other South east Asia countries, Myanmar is left behind. But right now, Myanmar has been trying to open the door for tourists to visit Myanmar. Buddha  is major religion in Myanmar, and Bagan is known as the spiritual center of Myanmar.

You can see high temples wraped by gold and bronze.  When sunset comes, orange rays can be seen from the temples. Meanwhile when sunrises, you may sit on a hill that faces Bagan. That is a right time for you to capture some pictures.

      6.       Bromo Mountain, Indonesia

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park has a strong magent for photographer around the world. This national park is a union of many landscape, cultural festival, and origin tribe of there.

Bromo mountain is a place to catch beautiful sandy mountain landscape, completed with beautiful valley on the middle of Bromo mountain. Vast desert would be a good object for photographers to capture it.

      7.       Tibet Highland, China Autonom Province

Tibet highland stretch along Himalaya mountains, bordering Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Lhasa as the capital city of Tibet is a correct area to catch some portraits. This city is full of spiritual atmosphere.

One of spiritual building is Potala castle, house of Dalai Lama. This white building is very high and beautiful.

You can also get portrait about local tribe and Tibet culture. 

Romantic Places in Bali

Bali is being one of the romantic island in the world. When couples always come to Bali for their holiday or honeymoon. Bali provides so many beautiful attractions to be visited for romantic couple. From the temples, beaches and museums, everything will be a best places for couples. Even you can directly see romantic places in Bali wherever you stand up. Many tourist said that wherever you are, you will see romantic place at each corner.

Where are the most  popular romantic places in Bali? Here are some suitable romantic places in Bali for couples. I will split it into two days, hope it may be a good recommendation for you.

First day, You can go to Nusa Dua Beach. For couples who don’t like noisy, Nusa Dua is the best romantic place you have to visit. The beach especially, you will feel like on private beach. The enclave is an idyllic place for honeymooners and for those who bring the entire family, the white sand and shallow waters are ideal for children to play in while lifeguards keep a watchful eye. The 24/7 security staff on patrol or stationed at each complex’s gate is its way of providing the best security system for the big-spending tourists as well as foreign dignitaries on a business trip as the Bali Tourism Development Centre is an official venue for international conferences, congresses, meetings, and more.

After visiting Nusa Dua beach, have a romantic dinner on Jimbaran Beach Seafood.  A three-kilometre long array of beachside cafés and a lineup of international restaurants make Jimbaran Bali’s seafood heaven a must-visit gastronomic destination. Two main restaurant clusters dominate this culinary bazaar; the first on Kedonganan-Jimbaran Bay adjacent to Jimbaran fish market and the second on Muaya Beach, one kilometre south (on Four Seasons Road).

There are probably 40 restaurants in both areas, not to mention the hotel-based restaurants and cafés. If you are adventurous with your appetite, this is the only place that can abate your craving for seafood dishes.

Second day, just try to visit Bali Bird Park & Rimba Reptil. Natural condition just like animal park or zoo is being the best romantic place to spend your day with couples. Cute animals will make your couples happy and forgetting their stress.

Then go to see beautiful animal inside the place. The animal is identical with girls, that is butterfly.  Just go to Bali Butterfly Park. The park is natural looking with hundreds and colourfull butterfly are released to flying everyday, and a mong of them are famous species of the world suck as Spectacular Bird Wing Butterfly ( Ornithoptera and Troides) Swallow tails and great mormon( Papilio) .

Until today, Bali is still being  a romantic island in Indonesia. 

6 Favourite Countries For Backpacker

Going around the world with a low budget or called as Backpacking is no more weird at our ears. If you desire to go on vacation with the same way, let’s visit these 6 countries. Beside the beauty of those countries, the accommodation also has a cheap one.

In fact, travelling is as not cheap as we think. We need enough budget for transportation, resort, dining, and souvenirs. Because of that, right now people choose to go on vacation by backpacking a.k.a only bring a backpack. Backpack is considered as the sign that you will go with a low budget.

From many countries around the world, some of them well known as the backpacker-friendly countries. Either due to the attractions,accommodation, and low cost of living, or even the locals are very friendly. Following are the 6 favourite countries for backpackers.

1. India

India offers unforgettable experiences by the nature and culture. Beautiful peaks of Himalaya, the warmth of sands of the beach, and the coolness of Daarjeling Tea Garden is very contrast if compared to  pollution cities such as Mumbai and Jaipur. But, the locals have a simple life and down to earth, they are very welcoming to all tourists who come to India.

2. Australia

Actually, Australia is not included as a cheap destination for backpackers. But, this country is always full of backpackers from around the world. Why?

Besides it has beautiful and tidy cities, Australia has amazing natures. Just call Ayers Rock in Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, and also eco-lodges which becoming a new trend for environmental friendly accommodations. Eco-Lodges is situated in whole Australia location, starting from Dessert, coast, upto small islands.

Big cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin are located near Coast. The all of them are related by train network. But the favourite transportation for backpackers is rented caravan to pass Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Along the road, you will see beautiful sea of the ocean.

3. Indonesia

Cheap accommodation, beautiful views, millions attractions and culture, and friendly locals make backpackers from around the world love to come to this country. Each tour types can be done here, from beaches tour, mountain, valley, adventure, history, and Museum.

The cost of live in Indonesia, according to foreigners is very cheap. Either the transportation, meals, or souvenirs can be bought with cheap price. Indonesia has also strong magnet from its cultures.

4. Poland  

Who knows that Europe has a destination which is very familiar with Backpackers, yes that is Poland, the right country for backpacking. This country has a long history, can be seen from its buildings, castles, and also the views.

Krakow, as the capital city of Poland is always fulfilled by world backpackers. The beauty of its cities can be compared to other East Europe cities such as Prague, Budapest, and Wien. You will feel live in the middle ages, when Europe was conquering the world.

5. Argentina

As the second big city in South America, Argentina is being a heaven for many backpackers. Argentina is surrounded by beautiful landscape of nature. The eastern sea is ornamented by green forests, and the western is covered by Andes mountains.

One thing that is very fun to be here is the cheap of live cost, from transportation, accommodation, upto meals. And even, you can do hitchhikingin Argentina.

6. Morocco   

As one of North Africa country, Morocco has a strong magnet. Morocco has been fulfilled by beautiful desserts, united with high mountains. But the strongest magnet is from Marrakech, the capital city of Morocco.

Marrakech has predicate as the noisy city in Morocco, but It has romantic side when the sun disappears. At night, all backpackers gather on Marrakech Night Market to enjoy local foods. 

Ubud Monkey Forest

Ubud Monkey Forest is a small rain forest dwelt by some group of monkeys and other tropical animals. It is strategically located in the hearth of Ubud Village, precisely located in the region of Padang Tegal Village, Ubud Sub district and Gianyar Regency. Monkey Forests in Balinese language called Wanara Wana are spread out in the island and Ubud Monkey Forest itself own very important function of the continuity the monkey habitat in Bali. Meanwhile the local community own important role to keep this forest naturally in order to all wild animals able to live smoothly.

The monkeys within the Ubud Monkey Forest are commonly called long-tailed macaques. Their scientific name is Macaca fascicuiaris. Macaques are found throughout Southeast Asia and many species of macaques live successfully in areas that are heavily utilized by humans. On Bali, there are Balinese long-tailed macaque troops (populations) that live in areas where they have little to no contact with humans and troops that come into contact with humans on a regular basis. However, despite the fact that many species of macaques thrive in areas that are heavily utilized by humans, there is evidence that the viability of Balinese long-tailed macaques (the ability of macaques to continue to thrive) may be dependent upon the conservation of Bali's forested areas.

Within long-tailed macaque societies, females are typically born into and remain with a single troop for life. In contrast, adult and sub-adult males may migrate between troops (young adult males typically leave their natal troop between the ages of 4 to 8 years). In order for a migrating adult or sub-adult male to be accepted into a new troop, migrating males must align themselves with a troops' females and be accepted by those females. Therefore, long-tailed macaque societies or troops are made up of 'matrilines' ('matri' is a root word that means 'mother').

The presence of sacred forest is a demonstration of the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. In Bali, sanctuaries such as the Monkey Forest are usually in sacred village areas, often surrounded by temples. These cultural sanctuaries are not only an important part of Balinese heritage, but also an important part of everyday live. Temple festivals are regularly held for the villagers and the gods in such areas.

Knowledge about Bali

Bali may be small in size – you can drive around the entire coast in one long day – but its prominence as a destination is huge, and rightfully so. Ask travellers what Bali means to them and you’ll get as many answers as there are flowers on a frangipani tree. Virescent rice terraces, pulse-pounding surf, enchanting temple ceremonies, mesmerising dance performances and ribbons of beaches are just some of the images people cherish.

Located in the center of Indonesia’s vast archipelago, the island has an area of 5,620 sq. km, only the size of a large metropolis. The land is divided in half east to west by volcanic mountain chain and is scored lengthwise by deep river gorges. White sand beaches line the coast to the east, as well as near Kuta in the most populated area of wider lowlands to the south.  Central Ubud is one of the more beautiful spots, with mountainous scenery, lush vegetation, and the Bali’s famed terraced rice farms. The far west is the least developed area of the island, with mountainous terrain mostly given over to national park land.

And those are just some of the more obvious qualities. A visit to Bali means that you are in the most visitor-friendly island of Indonesia. There are pleasures of the body, whether a massage on the beach or a hedonistic interlude in a sybaritic spa. Shopping that will put ‘extra bag’ at the top of your list. Food and drink ranging from the freshest local cuisine bursting with the flavours of the markets to food from around the globe, often prepared by chefs and served in restaurants that are world class. From a cold Bintang at sunset to an epic night clubbing in Kuta, your social whirl is limited only by your own fortitude.

The sounds of the gamelan – the bright-sounding metal percussion ensembles that accompany just about every celebration and ceremony here- will first turn your head. Music is everywhere in Bali, from the raucous dangdut , or  Indonesia pop pouring from restaurants and shops, as well as folk and the refined classical music that accompanies the many staged dance performances and temple worship.

If you have a chance, don’t miss a performance of tradition dance like legong and barong dances, intricate ballets that present scenes from the epic Mahabarata or Ramayana. You can see in most major hotels or in Ubud at the palace. The major example of the traditional music is the Kecak, a very dramatic and visual acappella piece featuring as many as 100 men depicting a saga of monkey king and his warriors. 

Ubud

Ubud is a district in Bali located 35 Km northeast of Bali’s International Airport, amongst rice paddies and steep ravines in the central foothills of Gianyar Regency. Ubud is one of Bali’s major arts and culture centers, because of that Ubud has a large tourism industry.

Based on 8^th legend tells that Javanese priest, Rsi Markendya, who meditated at the confluence of two rivers at the Ubud locality of Campuan. Here he founded the Gunung Lebah Temple on the valley floor, the site of which remains a pilgrim destination.

The town was originally important as a source of medicinal herbs and plants. Ubud gets its name from the Balinese word ‘Ubad’ (medicine).

Ubud is famous for it's regularly nightly traditional dance performances, which are part of the traditional culture and are arranged for tourists on a regular schedule. Hindu-Balinese ceremonies take place on a nearly daily basis, especially in the European summer, which is the driest and coolest season here.

Ubud is popular in part today because it is the best place in Bali to break out of the tourist mode and get off the beaten path, although far from undiscovered. Hotels are plentiful; home stays and Indonesian guesthouses (losmen) are easily available to the foreign tourist. Many tourists simply base their entire stay in the city and travel to other destinations from Ubud.

Tourism on the island developed after the arrival of Walter Spies, an ethnic German born in Russia who taught painting and music, and dabbled in dance. Spies and foreign painters Willem Hofker and Rudolf Bonnet entertained celebrities including Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Barbara Hutton, H.G. Wells and Vicki Baum. They brought in some of the greatest artists from all over Bali to teach and train the Balinese in arts, helping Ubud become the cultural centre of Bali.

Beside viewing any cultural and art places here, you can do some fun activities. For women you can join in cooking class. Plenty of restaurants in all prices ranges and classes are located in Ubud. For those who enjoy the local food, a walking tour of the traditional markets and herb gardens around Ubud provides clear explanation of the essential ingredients in Indonesia cooking. Combine this with a cooking class and you will learn how to recreate Ubud at home. You can also walking or jogging in the morning while looking at beautiful views in surrounding of Ubud.   

So, just come to Ubud, and get some unforgettable experiences here. After you are going home from Ubud, friendly and peaceful feel will be remained in your heart. And its natural beauty seems like inviting you to come to Ubud again for the next time.