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February
Bajo Mola Village in the Wakatobi Sea, Southeast Sulawesi
Written by rahmaWakatobi, which is an underwater paradise in Southeast Sulawesi, is not only known for its amazing beauty of coral reefs. In the midst of the sparkling sea, there is a unique and interesting fishing village, called Kampung Bajo Mola.
Bajo Mola Village is a Bajo tribe village in Wakatobi which has a unique way of life. This village is on Wangi-wangi Island and its residents are known as sea nomads. The Bajo tribe's village floats on the sea, therefore the residents of the village depend on sea products for their livelihood. The residents of Bajo village have lived in this floating village since the 1600s. One of the main attractions of this village is the charming stilt houses, which are built over the water using sturdy wooden poles.
Daily life in Bajo Mola village cannot be separated from fishing and serving fresh seafood. Specialties such as grilled fish, green mussels and other seafood are an integral part of their culinary heritage. Tourists can taste delicious authentic dishes prepared with a traditional touch. Bajo Mola village's commitment to environmental conservation can be seen from their efforts to maintain the sustainability of the marine ecosystem.
Visitors can explore this village and see how the Bajo people maintain their traditions and culture. They can also interact with friendly and warm local residents. Apart from that, visitors can also witness the expertise of the Bajo people in making traditional boats, namely Pinisi boats which have extraordinary beauty and strength. The Bajo people are known as expert Pinisi boat builders. Apart from that, tourists can also learn the history and skills related to the maritime culture of the Bajo Community.
Bajo Mola Village also offers beautiful beach views. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the white sandy beach with clear, refreshing water. The calm, beautiful village atmosphere and peace that radiates from Bajo Mola village makes it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the stunning natural charm of Wakatobi.
February
The fresh cool air begins to be felt when you are traveling to the Buton regency area by passing through Wantiro Hill, Baubau City. Moreover, when you are in an area of shady trees, you will feel the coolness of the air even more. In this place, there is the most famous waterfall in Baubau City, namely the Tirta Rimba waterfall, which is called falling water by some local people. This waterfall, which was opened in 1978, is precisely located in Kadolomoko district, Kokalukuna sub-district, Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi.
Access to this natural tourism attraction is said to be very easy because private car or motorbikes can enter right up to the side of the waterfall. There are still many shady trees on the left and right sides of the driveway. The cool air becomes even more so when approaching this tourism attraction. Even when the water flow is quite large, the sound of the roar of the waterfall can be heard clearly when you are on the side of the road.
The Tirta Rimba waterfall is approximately 10 meter high with the uniqueness of the water flowing from a large rock making it look like a mushroom. The mushroom-shaped lumps of rock are the lime content in water which has been flowing for quite a long time. Meanwhile, right under the waterfall, there is a pool that is naturally shaped due to water scouring at varying depths. Usually, this pool is used for tourists who visit to feel the coolness of the water by swimming. If you are brave enough, you can try the sensation of jumping into the natural pool from the height of the waterfall. Apart from swimming or playing in the water, here you can also take photos to upload to social media, because this place can be said to be an Instagrammable tourism attraction.
If you are in Southeast Sulawesi, particularly in Baubau City, please visit the Tirta Rimba waterfall, because in this area, you can feel calm and relax your body and mind.
February
Miduana Traditional Village in Balegede village, Cianjur regency, West Java province, Indonesia is a tourism destination which has a rich culture and the charm of typically natural beauty of mountains. Interestingly, the village with 21 houses inhabited by 21 families also maintains their ancestral traditions, even in modern times. For example, there is a tradition of building houses with doors facing south or north. The procedure for planting rice is still traditionally carried out there.
Not only interesting culture and traditions, Miduana traditional village also has an extraordinary special food for outsiders, namely payo fish. Payo fish resembles tadpoles, but larger in size, namely the size of an adult's thumb. This animal lives attached to rocks in river flows in the area. Payo fish is usually prepared by frying until dry. Apart from that, people often process it into payo fish curry. It tastes so delicious, particularly when eaten with warm rice.
According to the beliefs of local people, this payo fish dish is said to provide the properties of youth and longevity. Evidently, dozens of people in this traditional village still look fit and healthy although they are more than 100 years old. They can do daily activities including going to the garden to pick vegetables. For those of you who are curious and want to prove the benefits of Payo Fish, please just come to the Miduana traditional village in Cianjur.
February
If you have a culinary tour to Papua, you can enjoy not only the sago-based dish of Papeda, but also other dish called Swamening. Swamening, or Gedi Gulung, is a typical food of the Grime Valley community, Nimboran District, Jayapura Regency. This dish is usually served during local traditional ceremonies and is cooked on clay pottery.
Swamening is made from Saccharum edule sugarcane, gedi leaves or edible hibiscus, coconut, and sago. To cook it, gedi leaves are arranged alternately on a flat surface, then sago is sprinkled on top of the leaves, then coconut is added as needed. Peeled Saccharum edule sugarcane then arranged evenly, rolled up slowly, and tied with string taken from its peel. The roll is then boiled in a mixture of water and spices such as tomatoes, pepper, salt, and lemongrass until it boils. Once cooked, Swamening is usually eaten with chili sauce.
Swamening is the main course that can be eaten directly or with other proteins such as fish. Swamening is classified as a healthy food because it is rich in fiber and uses lots of vegetables. Besides that, sago is also good for digestion. Swamening also doesn't use any oil at all, so it's healthy for daily meals. In the Grime Valley, as a flavoring, people often use seawater or salt made by themselves from sago trees that are cut off the bottom.
January
Probolinggo Regency is one of the main tourist destinations in East Java. The regency is one of the entrances to Mount Bromo via Cemoro Lawang. However, Mount Bromo is not the only interesting tourist spot in Probolinggo. There is also the Madakaripura Falls in the regency. Besides being known for its beauty, it is said that Madakaripura Waterfall was where Gajah Mada, a great leader of the Majapahit Empire, meditated for the last time before he died. This myth refers to the choice of the name Madakaripura which was taken from three related words. Mada is taken from Gajah Mada, Kari means heritage, and Pura means prayer or meditation. Based on this story, local people believe that Madakaripura Falls is eternal. The reason is that the waterfall so far has never experienced a drought. To get to Madakaripura Waterfall, from Probolinggo city, you have to drive towards Branggah hamlet. Its location is approximately 37 kilometers from the city center of Probolinggo. The entrance ticket price for Madakaripura Falls is 33,000 rupiah or about 2 US dollars per person. When you arrive at the entrance, you still have to do trekking to get to the waterfall location. This journey takes approximately 20 minutes from the entrance.One of the features of Madakaripura Falls is the cliff height of around 200 meters. The height makes Madakaripura Falls the highest waterfall in Java island, as well as one of the highest in Indonesia. Besides its height, the charm of Madakaripura Falls can also be seen from the cliff shape surrounding the waterfall. It has a circular shape like a towering giant glass at first sight.Another unique feature is that the water not only flows from the middle of the waterfall but also through narrow gaps in the cliffs. This makes the atmosphere under the waterfall seem as if it is raining because the water dripping from all directions makes the area around the waterfall look like drizzling. The fall of the water also creates very dramatic water waves and forms a natural pool under the waterfall. The water in the natural pool is transparent blue and refreshing to the eyes. Apart from that, the shady trees in the area make the atmosphere cooler and more beautiful.
January
Tulungagung, East Java has a number of interesting beach attractions to visit. One of them is Gemah Tulungagung Beach. This beach has blue, clear and clean sea water. The location is in Keboireng village, Besuki district, Tulungagung regency. From Tulungagung city center, you have to travel 37 kilometers or approximately one hour if traffic conditions are smooth. The entrance ticket price to tourist locations for weekends is IDR 7,500 (0.48 US dollar) per person, while on weekdays it is IDR 5,000.Gemah Beach has 2 kilometers of brown sand. The combination of sand and blue sea water adds to the charm of the beach. The beach area is also surrounded by pine trees, large rocks and coral cliffs. The beach has waves that are not too high, so it is safe for those of you who want to swim at this beach. You can also enjoy the beach atmosphere by sitting on a mat while looking at the surrounding views and breathing in the fresh air.To enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature, you can try riding an ATV motorbike. You only need to pay IDR 20,000 (1.48 US dollar) to rent an ATV motorbike for 20 minutes. You can also rent a boat from fishermen while enjoying the clear waters of Gemah Beach. The price is around IDR 10,000 per person. Around the beach, there are towering pine forests. You can take photos with a pine forest as a background. Don't forget to watch the beautiful sunset at Gemah Beach.
January
Indonesia has beautiful and wonderful beaches. Not only Bali, Lombok, but also Cianjur in West Java have famous and gorgeous beaches. Cianjur’s beautiful beach calledKarang Potong beach is located in Sedekan, Saganten Village, Sindangbarang sub-district, Cianjur, and it shares borders with Bogor and Bandung regencies. The beach is like paradise, namely Karang Potong beach. This beach is one of the instagrammable and famous tourism destinations in Cianjur. It is around 125 kms to reach Karang Potong tourism attraction if you depart from Bandung.
Karang Potong beach also provides interesting facilities and photo spots, such as brightly colored buildings, a combination of white and blue with designs like a fantasy castle. Besides, you will also find a combination of rainbow colors at this tourism destination. Inside the building, there is fresh green grass and coconut trees typical of the beach. Another attraction of Karang Potong beach is the view in the evening at sunset. The wonder of the sunset with the expanse of the sea makes you interested to visit it. In addition, Karang Potong beach also has a restaurant in the middle of the rice fields. The restaurant also has gazebos set in the sea.
Karang Potong beach opens from 8.00 AM to 9.00 pm West Indonesia Time, with pocket-friendly entrance ticket prices. Staying in the beautiful area of Karang potong beach is a selfie hunter's dream. Apart from the beautiful view which can be used as a background for selfies, when you open the window of the lodgment, the fresh air and feeling of peace will immediately come to you. All of this is guaranteed to make you fresh and ready to carry out your next tasks.
January
On 10 December 2023, the world's largest travel magazine, Lonely Planet released a list of the 11 best beaches in Indonesia. Mark Johanson, a senior journalist from the United States, ranked 3 beaches in West Nusa Tenggara Province as the best in Indonesia. One of them is Jelenga Beach in Jereweh district, West Sumbawa regency. According to Mark Johanson, he ranks Jelenga Beach as one of the best beaches because its waves are world class. This beach, which is only 40 kilometers from Poto Tano Harbor, has the best Left-Hand Break and it is very suitable for professional surfers and advanced amateurs.
Jelenga Beach is surrounded by a beautiful hilly landscape. The hill is full of green grass and low trees. On the north side, Jelenga Beach offers a stretch of white sand beach with calm turquoise water. It is also suitable for swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. This beach is also suitable for those of you who like surfing. Jelenga Beach is a beach targeted by surfers because it has challenging waves. The waves on this beach come from the middle of the ocean. These challenging waves are formed because West Sumbawa is surrounded by the Flores Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Alas Strait. Many people call Jelenga Beach a "scar reef" because the waves are shaped like large tubes and are several meters high.
When afternoon comes, please don't go home yet, enjoy the beauty of the sunset on this beach. The gradation of sky colors mixed with the clear blue sea water adds to the beauty of this beach. Jelenga Beach facilities are quite complete. At the location, there are also parking area, food stalls, toilets, surf equipment rental and accommodation.
January
Satay is one of a variety of Indonesian culinary delights that is easy to find in various regions in the country. Satay is made from chicken, goat meat, or beef that is cut into small pieces and skewered with bamboo sticks, then grilled using wood charcoal. Usually, satay is served with peanut sauce. While satay is generally made from meat, in Serang, Banten, there is satay made from milkfish. This satay is widely known as Sate Bandeng, or "milkfish satay".
Like satays in general, Sate Bandeng also uses bamboo skewers as its identity. The distinctive feature is that there is whole milkfish meat that is stuck into the bamboo, but the meat is boneless. It is very tasty and rich in spices. It is not difficult to find Sate Bandeng in the Banten area. The price of one satay is 45,000 Rupiah or about 3 US dollars - with a choice of spicy and original flavors.
According to a story, Sate Bandeng was present when a Sultan wanted to eat milkfish. However, the royal chef was confused because the fish had many fine spines and was dangerous if processed directly. Finally, the chef took the initiative to crush the flesh of the fish and pull out the bones and spines first, then the milkfish meat was mashed and filtered to separate the hard bones and spines. This finely ground meat is mixed with spices as a dough before being put into bamboo and grilled until cooked. This new dish turned out to be liked by the sultan and other high-ranking officials. Finally, Sate Bandeng became one of the obligatory foods of the Banten people at the time and continues to be passed down to this day. As time went by, this satay was not only enjoyed by the nobility.
January
Sumber Sirah is a tourism spot that can amaze and make every visitor feel at home. This tourism attraction is located in Malang City, in the form of a pool that has natural spring water which looks as clear as glass. Sumber Sirah presents very stunning underwater natural beauty, just like in Raja Ampat.
Sumber Sirah Tourism spot offers a superior underwater concept in Malang, East Java. It provides snorkeling services in clear and natural fresh water. The natural tourism attraction welcomes all its visitors with baths originating from natural springs with water that is clear as crystal. Many visitors often capture the water play of this tourism attraction in Sumber Sirah Malang with camera shots because the view is beautiful and obviously instagrammable.
Situated at a rural area, Sumber Sirah maintains a beautiful natural atmosphere making it ideal for relaxing and feeling calm away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Traveling to Sumber Sirah combines two unique experiences, namely snorkeling in fresh water and feeling as if you were at the bottom of the ocean. There are several interesting things from Sumber Sirah. The Sumber Sirah tourism attraction is the right destination for those of you who love activities, such as diving and photography.