Holiday in Bali and Beyond

Have you read the novel "Eat Pray Love"? This novel tells the story of the American experience of Elizabeth Gilbert who loves and spiritual journey to India, enjoy delicious food in Italy, and finding love in Bali. Julia Roberts and the film crew were blessed with holy water before shooting the film. Image: life.viva.co.id    The novel tells the story of Elizabeth Gilbert (Liz) at age easily swayed. Shakiness resulted in severe psychiatric disorders, such as a kite dropped after a divorce from her husband. She hated her husband so much so that he refused the words of wisdom "if you want to know more about your husband, and then divorce him." She actually divorced just because she wants to stop to learn more about him. Julia  Rovert and Javier Bardem in Ubud.  I mage: the-marketeers.com Elizabeth is a writer who is depressed due to her marriage. After a divorce from her husband, she was in touch with another man. Unfortunately, the relationship did not wor...

Do you have finished your wonderful holiday in Bali? Bali is famous as the last paradise on earth in more than 100 years ago. It is time you come to the corner of Papua in Indonesia, the Raja Ampat. Let's go to another paradise in Indonesia. Raja Ampat in West Papua's remote location but the area saves a million underwater beauty.  Nadine Chandrawinata is ready to dive in Raja Ampat. Image: twitter.com Raja Ampat is a hidden paradise for scuba divers, marine biologist, oceanographer or adventurous who loves natural beauty, definitely will not miss the chance to visit the last paradise in the marine field, at least once in their lives. Even honeymooners will get the fondest memories in the life of love. Raja Ampat marine tourism is known as one of the 10 best dive tourism in the world. This area is known as a center for tropical richest natural resources in the world. Do you want to miss this beauty for granted? How is the best way to get in Raja A...

Fantastic diving in Wakatobi.   Image: worldin1001view.com If you a professional diver or you are just interested in learning to dive, or snorkeling , then you can dive in   Nusa Penida ,  Bali, or Wakatobi archipelago.  The Wakatobi Marine National Park is renowned for its stunning underwater world and as a magical heaven for scuba divers and snorkelers alike.   This is southeast Sulawesi; a birthmark-shaped island in Indonesia’s northeast and home to some of the world’s most spectacular coral reefs, located in the midst of a remote island archipelago group is known to adventure voyager as Tukang Besi. Wakatobi is named after the four islands that surround it, Wa ngi Wangi, Ka ledupa, To mia, and Bi nongko ( Wa Ka To Bi ). The naming of Wakatobi indeed makes easy the divers to locate dive sites in Google Earth or in the best dive spots of the world. Let’s dive in Wakatobi.

Flying Fish in Tanjung Benoa . Image: Komang Setiabudi (KS) A fantastic adventure in Paradise Adventures in Bali are very exciting for every traveler. A great selection of water sports you can do in Bali such as surfing, scuba diving, flying fish or explore Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida with the cruise.   You can go to Dreamland Beach, and other places such as Medewi Beach which is famous for surfing. If you are a huge fan of diving, then you can go to Amed, Tulamben, and Nusa Penida.

Let's speak in Balinese language (Bahasa/ Basa Bali ) Balinese Greetings . Image: balinaturaltreasure.com   If you go to visit a country, it would be even more fun if you can speak the local language. You do not need to be fluent, but the local people are very happy if you greet and talk to them even if you only know a little of their language. If you go to Bali, I suggest remembering words and simple sentences that are listed below:  1.     Greetings: Om Swastiastu . Image: flickr   When you meet people in Bali, before greeting or saying good morning, good afternoon or good evening, remember to say this greeting first: Om Swastiastu. This is similar to saying  Shalom, Salaam Alaikum, Namaste, and so on. When you say Om Swastiastu, be sure to incorporate both your hands in front of your chest (see picture). a. Good Morning :   Rahajeng Semeng b. Good Evening :   Rahajeng Wengi c. Thank you :   Suksma (Matur Suk...

Java island is famous because of its fantastic coffee , but you can see the beautiful paradise in this tropical island.  If you have some extra days, don’t forget to visit Java Island. You can see many beautiful places in Jogjakarta and Central Java. Java is not far from Bali. You can fly to Java or by land. Borobudur temple is so beautiful. Borobudur, the great Buddhist stupa on Java (Indonesia), built and decorated perhaps before 800AD, should be on anybody's list of the ten greatest art-complexes in the world for its size, quality, sophistication and excellent state of preservation. Borobudur located in Central Java and very close to Jogjakarta. You can stay in Jogjakarta, so you can visit a big Hindu temple, Candi Prambanan . 

Bunaken sea view.  Image:  adjiriam.blogspot.com Are you a fan of outdoor sports? Let's visit a very beautiful national park in Indonesia. One of the best national parks in the island nation is the Bunaken National Park . To reach  Bunaken you have to go to Manado. Bunaken Island area of ​​8.08 km2 is located in the Bay of Manado. Bunaken is part of the city of Manado, capital of North Sulawesi province. Bunaken has a beautiful sea garden. Let's diving in Bunaken. Bunaken is an Indonesian tropical water ecosystem consisting of mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and land / coastal ecosystems. In the northern part consists of the island of Bunaken, Manado Tua Island, island Montehage, Siladen Island, the island of Nain, Nain Island is small, and some coastal areas of Cape Pisok. While in the Southern Cape coast includes some coconut.