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PROVINCE Bangka Belitung save a lot of the charm of the beach, one of them there on the island of Galangal. Here, you’ll find a stretch of beach is clean with beautiful views of the island is marked by a lighthouse standing strong. Lighthouse is an inherent identity with Galangal Island. Built in 1882 by the Dutch colonial government, the old lighthouse serves as a guiding light for ships that pass.
Lighthouse has 12 floors with windows on every floor. It gives opportunity to those who visit to enjoy the many beautiful and varied scenes of the lighthouse.
When I was upstairs, you can see the scenery is fantastic, especially the sea view from all directions. From the top of the lighthouse, a large granite stone looks like a pebble. Meanwhile the wind and the smell of the sea makes the atmosphere more perfect. In addition to magnificent views of the lighthouse, many people come here to dive, enjoy the coral reefs, and eat grilled fish while drinking coconut water.
The inhabitants of the island of Galangal is composed of 3 persons only. The three operators of the lighthouse is very friendly to visitors to the island. Island water supplies are very limited so if you want to use the toilet must use water wisely. Galangal island can be reached by renting a fishing boat from the shore in the Pacific Islands with rents around $ 40 for a single trip that took about 30-45 minutes. Charter boat is capable of accommodating 30-40 passengers.
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USUALLY, asu bonding as oath or insults against other people. But these words do not always have negative connotations because of Nias is a beautiful floating land called Asu Island. This remote island is included in Hinako Islands and is one of the outer islands of Indonesia.
Asu Island which has an area of ??about 18 kilometers square is a fitting place to escape the routine of city life. The situation is calm, comfortable, and friendly local residents, will make you feel at home for long. In addition, you also can do various activities, ranging from sunbathing, swimming, tracking around the island, fishing, to surf. Regarding the beach, no longer asked for their beauty. Soft white sand that looks beautiful sparkling clear sea water to accompany. As far as the eye could see, when the weather was sunny, blue skies stretch further beautify the landscape.
If you want to enjoy a different adventure, exploring the island may be an option that’s worth a try. You can round Asu Island on foot to follow the coastline. Along the way you’re likely to find leaf-Earring Earring (scaveola tacada), the locals call it leaf-Rafe Rafe. The leaves that function as anti-diabetic drugs including hard to find elsewhere. Read the rest of this entry »
Small island which has 2.34 hectares of this area is one of the popular marine tourism destination in Makassar. Local and foreign tourists who come usually want to enjoy the white sand, crystal clear water, and overflow of sun rays. Besides fit for sunbathing and swimming, the island region is also very good for diving (diving). This is because there are around the island’s reefs are home to diverse marine tropical fish, colorful, and other marine biota.
Another feature of this island is owned by the mystery about the losses to a number of ship-relics of World War II. There are about 7 pieces of sunken ships in the area of this island, among them Maru ship, owned by a Japanese warship sunk at a depth of about 30 meters, and ship Lancaster Bomber which also sank at a depth of about 30 meters.
There is also a submarine hunter (gunboat) belonging to Japan; Hakko Maru cargo ship made in the Netherlands, and Japan’s submarines. Ship-sinking ship has been transformed into a reef and is home to hundreds of diverse marine life and amazing. Read the rest of this entry »
The literally meaning of Flores is flowers. Perhaps because of the beauty alamlah that makes the name stuck until today. In fact, nature is beautiful and unique Flores. This area has many attractions to visit.
1. Komodo
It could be said Floires identical with ancient animals dragons. Can be seen on the island of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. Spread until Riung Island, Bajawa.
2. Pink Coral
Among divers, the world, Flores (West Manggarai regency), known for its underwater beauty, especially the pink coral. Coral pink has become a place of unique marine animal life. Fractions koralnya brought to shore, until the surrounding sand pink. That’s why the beaches in this area is called Pink Beach. Unique, beautiful, and still maintained its authenticity.
3. Hobbit
In Ruteng, Flores, there are human settlements inhabited dwarf or hobbit. The existence of this tribe surprised the researchers, and then linked with an existing tribe of hobbits in the story Lord of the Ring. The inhabitants of this tribe is small, less than one meter. However, now grown to be about 1.2 meters (most high) has occurred because of mixed marriages with other tribes. Read the rest of this entry »
Seven wonders of the world is held again by using the system idol. That is, the winner is based on majority voting. One of them by entering the dragon as one of the nominations.
There are five reasons to choose the dragons on the site new7wonders.com:
1. The researchers called the dragon as an ancient animal remains. Animals ins into the category of giant lizards. However, there are studies linking the likelihood of the relationship dragons to dinosaurs that are extinct.
2. Komodo is a difficult animal alive when taken out of their natural habitat. In ulau Komodo and surroundings, the giant lizard is still awake keliaannya. They hunt alone other animals to be used as prey.
3. Komodo is an endemic animal found only on Komodo Island and its surrounding areas. Based on some dragon fossils found in Ausralia, researchers memerkirakan occur habitat displacement from Australia to Komodo Island and its surrounding areas thousands of years ago. From then until now, dragons only exist in Indonesia. Read the rest of this entry »