The Amazing Indonesia Travel
When someone talks about the Bali island, it is often the word “paradise” to mind. Indeed, the island is full of cliches: a world-class surfing paradise for food, glorious golden beaches, the nightlife is wild and crazy … But if the general stereotype is an ensemble of false ideas, this cliché is true, since all the elements above can be found in Bali. Above all, Bali has a unique culture, made from ancient legend and myth, and beyond that, made of large, open mind. With internationally renowned forms of art, like dance, music, painting, sculpture, Balinese do not do great.
Kuta Bali
Although famous festivals lifestyle, Kuta has much to offer and is the ideal gateway for your adventure in Bali. Indeed, 10 minutes from Denpasar Airport and the bemo, motorcycle or taxi, not far from cities like Seminiak, Lovina and Ubud. You can also enjoy beautiful sunsets and golden sand Kuta. There are also some reasonable places to shop in handicrafts, batik and local souvenirs.
Ubud
Ubud is a small town located about 45 minutes from Kuta. Famous and rightly called an art center of Bali, Ubud warranty and smart romantic adventure. Ubud is located 300 meters above sea level, and thus has a cool climate. Latter fact makes it a perfect place to escape the heat and the crowds of other Balinese towns.
town of Ubud is the real concentration of cultural, traditional Balinese architecture, and passion for knowledge. This is the best place on the island for a real look at the Balinese Hindus. Heritage and will please all the people who want something curious and inspired more than fun and sun experience. FEWS this last year, Ubud has certainly lost a bit of charm as a ruthless machine of mass tourism city spares no one. However, as the center of town is a bit noisy and competitive than ever, alleys and corners that far from it really is worth a visit is a real need to place first on your to-do list. Since traditional dances every night makes Ubud so special and extraordinary popular.
Many beautiful rice fields around Ubud, and they are relaxed and interesting activities to do. Many people want a bike and ride into the fields to rent. There are many temples, historic sites, museums and galleries are worth a visit. The icing on the cake is that every scene that will guide you to take a breath, so bring your camera. Whether it’s a long road filled with art galleries and stately panorama of fields, you will be charmed by Ubud.
Borobudur (in Yogyakarta) (Indonesia)
Together with the temple of Angkor Wat, Borobudur is one of the best wonders of Southeast Asia and undoubtedly the most prestigious sites throughout Indonesia. This is a Buddhist temple located about 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Shrines, Borobudur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He has many of the dramatic history behind it. According to some sources, was built around 800 AD, but it is not clear by whom the law and 75 years is needed to complete construction. After the heyday of forgotten Buddhist monuments that sank beneath volcanic ash and forests that grow on. “Second Life” her in 1814 when Stamford Raffles (the founder of Singapore) made public the discovery of the Dutch engineer Cornelius. All credits given to the Raffles, while not participating with their own graves.
Following this discovery, the attention, and archeological sites in the same time, little is increasingly appreciated. Is a World Heritage Site, was renovated between 1975 and 1982. Now, it attracts tourists, especially pilgrims from around the world and is the most sacred place of worship for all Buddhists in Indonesia.
Have a wonderful and unique experience, visit the Borobudur during the festival of Vesak (during full moon in May). This ceremony celebrates the birth, life and death of Buddha with a long procession that lasted from Mendut to Borobudur. This is the perfect opportunity for all the rituals associated with this kind of celebration of the moss. This experience colorful, spiritual and unforgettable.
Borobudur is the form of a mandala. mandala is a diagram of a circle that is rooted in Tibetan tradition. The temple is a representation of the body, speech and mind of the Buddha. All architecture and sculpture of living in harmony, and all the elements that make up the Borobudur is part of a pattern that serves to meditation. This is a real and spiritual guide for pilgrims to find them and the way to attain Nirvana.
Tana Toraja, Sulawesi (Indonesia), Tana Toraja, or the “Land of the Heavenly Kings” is an area that is situated in the hills of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Two major cities of the region is Makale, the capital, and Rantepao, the largest city. Residents Toraja ethnic group. They are the most devout Christians, but their cultural heritage and stick to it.
Tana Toraja is nothing compared to what you have seen or experienced. You will be fascinated by their culture. Tana Toraja What makes it so special and unique is that all their spectacular funerary rituals and their fascination with death.
Death ceremony in Tana Toraja
An array of beliefs and rituals accompany the daily life of Toraja. When someone dies, it is assumed that the deceased could not be directly separated from the family while protecting them and save them luck. Also, as the cemetery is considered the most important ceremony in Toraja life, it takes time for families to save money to buy a buffalo. Indeed, the funeral, accompanied by the sacrifice of buffaloes and pigs. More importantly, the deceased was the buffalo. Some dances are performed, clothing of the dancers’ clothing is based on traditional warriors and weapons. Therefore, the burial place in a long time after death.
Season burial took place during the months of July and August, so naturally attracts more tourists and curious than usual. Do not hesitate a bit to get off the beaten path to experience the best of the extraordinary life of Toraja, or to benefit the rest of the year. Makale Tana Toraja Regency’s capital. Rantepao Tana Toraja is a cultural center and is a good gateway for your adventure in Tana Toraja. Absolute must-see in the Rantepao market, Pasar Bolu.
Nias Island (Indonesia)
Nias Island is an Indonesian island located on the western side of Sumatra. This is a heavenly place known for its turquoise waters and, above all, a major surfing destination. As a matter of fact, are one of the main sources of income of local residents surf herbs. This is where the internationally known for world-famous surfing waves, the most popular site Lagundri Bay.
Apart from the features surfing, Nias Island is blessed with beautiful scenery and many other water activities to do: fishing, diving … Indeed, there is a very rich water.
The people of Nias, who calls himself “Ono NIHA” (meaning “sons of the people”) will awe you with their strong culture. They live simply and very friendly to tourists. Earn their living primarily by fishing or farming, they live in old traditional houses, built with heavy timber and follow the architecture of the wrath of the weather to resist.
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