Posts Tagged ‘snorkeling’
Buleleng, on the northern stretch of Bali, is often seen as the other side of the island in terms of culture and landscape.
The regency is a melting pot of cultures that coexist in an exemplary peaceful mode amidst a mountainous terrain and sandy beaches.
Singaraja, the regency’s capital city, for example, is home to Hindus, Moslems and Chinese, all of whom boast interesting and intricate places of worship located within close proximity to each other. Read the rest of this entry »
While it takes only 20 minutes of flying time for Garuda Indonesia’s Boeing 737-400 to bring you from Ngurah Rai airport in Bali to Mataram, the capital city of Lombok, the two islands are actually worlds apart.
Lombok’s quite and undeveloped environment stands in marked contrast to that of Bali’s, beckoning travelers seeking a relaxed pace and spectacular natural beauty.
Most well-heeled tourists tend to gravitate towards Senggigi, a 10-kilometer strip along the coastal road north of Mataram, where most star-rated beach resorts and nightlife action are found. Read the rest of this entry »
In Berau Regency, on the eastern side of the island of Kalimantan, is a unique cluster of islands, comprising Pulau Derawan, Pulau Kakaban, Pulau Maratua and Pulau Sangalaki. This island chain lies to the east of Tanjung Redeb, the chief city of Berau Regency, and can be reached by traveling around two hours down the Berau River.
Pulau Derawan first became known to the outside world in the early 1990s. It has a resort that accommodates divers who are eager for adventure. Great numbers of green turtles live around Derawan, Read the rest of this entry »