Showing posts with label vacation spot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacation spot. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia
Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located in the Magelang City, Central Java Province, and about 40 km from the Yogyakarta city. Borobudur temple consists of 6 levels of a square, 3 level in the form of circular and 1 main stupa, the total is 10 stupa. At each level there are several stupas. At the Borobudur stupa in addition there are 72 main stupa and there is a statue of Buddha in every stupa. Ten levels of Buddhist philosophy is, the ten levels of Bodhisattva who must pass to reach the perfection to be a Buddha in nirvana. The main stupa symbolizes the perfection which is the highest level. when viewed from above, Borobudur structure forming a mandala structure that describes the patterns of human thought and Buddhist cosmology. Borobudur Temple was built in the 9th century, or about the year 800 AD.

There is a gate on the fourth side of the temple and on it there are stairs to a level like a pyramid. It describes the Buddhist philosophy that all life came from rocks. Stone became sand, then a plant and then into an insect, then a wild animal and pets, and the last to be human. This process is known as reincarnation. The final process is to be the soul and finally into nirvana. Buddhist philosophy drawn on the reliefs and sculptures tell the whole temple of Borobudur in every stage of enlightenment in the process of human life.

Borobudur Temple is a huge building which was just a giant pile of stone blocks which have a 42 meter high. Making this temple without using cement or adhesive. These stones are only connected with the pattern and just stacked it. The base of Borobudur has a size of about 118 m on each side. approximately 55,000 cubic meters of stones used to build this temple fatherly. All the stone used came from a river around Borobudur. These stones are cut and transported then connected with a pattern like the lego games.

While the relief began to be made after the completion of rocks stacked and connected. Reliefs found on the temple walls. Borobudur has 2670 different relief. Relief is read clockwise. This relief depicts a story that I read it starts and ends at the gate to the east. This suggests that the main gate of the Borobudur temple facing east like most other Buddhist temples.

Vesak celebration at Borobudur

Every June in a leap year, Borobudur temple used Buddhist in Indonesia to commemorate Vesak. Vesak is celebrated as the day of birth, death and when Siddharta Gautama obtained the highest wisdom to become the Buddha Shakyamuni. The third event is called Vesak Trisuci. by foot, Vesak ceremony centered at three Buddhist temples are of Mendut Temple to Pawon  Templeand ending at Borobudur Temple.

On the eve of Vesak, precisely when the seconds from the top of the full moon, Buddhists gather to surround the temple of Borobudur. At the time, people believed that Borobudur as a gathering place of supernatural powers. According to belief, the Buddha will appear in a look at the top of the mountain exactly in the south during Vesak.

Now Borobudur has become a tourist attraction that is preferred by many tourists both local and foreign tourists. In addition, the Borobudur Temple has been a holy place and the center of the most important annual celebration for Buddhists in Indonesia, Vesak. Borobudur is one proof of the greatness and the human intellect has ever made in Indonesia. In addition to Bali and Jakarta, Borobudur is a major cultural tourism and in Indonesia.

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Mount Bromo and Amazing Scenery

Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo located in Indonesia and precisely in East Java. Natural attractions are located in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in the eastern city of Malang, East Java. The crowd was not the only local tourists, many visitors who come from abroad. With a typical scene of Mount Bromo make feasible a tourist destination. This place is always crowded into a tourist destination because of this mountain has a very attractive natural exoticism, one of which is a vast sea of sand. Bromo has a height of 2392 meters above sea level is located in four regions, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and the District of Malang. This sea of ​​sand in the mountains about 10 m2, this makes the scenery is so amazing, so many local and foreign tourists who traveled purposely to enjoy this natural beauty. History of Mount Bromo is so long, it may be related in a simple graffiti. But in short, a name derived from the Bromo sansakerta meaning Brahma (one of the Hindu god), because the majority of Indonesia at that time was Hindu. Mount Bromo has erupted dozens of times. What are the privileges of Mount Bromo?


Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain and towards Mount Bromo Pananjakan. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. Turns out you pass through the sea of ​​sand which covers 10 km ². Arid regions are filled with sand and covered only a few dried grasses. A gust of wind, making the sand fly and you can make it difficult to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you should hire a horse at a price of Rp 70,000, - or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. However, it should be noted that walking is not easy, because the hot sun, long distance, the flying dust can make the trip harder. Cool, so you'll feel when you first get out of the car. Here the temperature reaches 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius even when in the morning. So, you should prepare for cool clothes, beanie hats, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But, if you forget about the equipment, there are many vendors offering wares in the form of hats, gloves, or scarves.

Now, you have to climb stairs that number reached 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at Bromo is the high peak 2392 m above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo who smoke. You can also cast your gaze downward, and saw the sea of ​​sand to the temple in its midst. It's really incredibly rare and unusual that we enjoy.

Up above, there are plenty of shops serving coffee or tea and a fire to warm themselves while waiting for the sun tebitnya. There are also shops that rent out warm clothing. Watching the sunrise is an exciting event. The proof, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing east so as not to lose this moment. You were not always able to see this event, because of cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun which first matches only small pins, slowly enlarge and eventually form a complete circle and give information so that we can see the sights of the mountains in this region. Among other things, of Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Semeru is the highest mountain in Java.

To view sunrise, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Fields that must be traversed to get to Mount Pananjakan the rugged terrain. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you have to go through the desert-like area that can make you get lost. When I had to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow streets and lots of sharp turns would require a high driving skills. To that end, many visitors choose to rent a car hardtop (a type jeep) driven by the community. The community is derived from the Tengger tribe is friendly with visitors.

Mount Bromo is perfect for sightseeing unwind and cool the mind of the problems of the world. I'm also aspire to go to Bromo in the near future, may be accomplished. For day trips to Mount Bromo, we can use the style backpacker style. Yes, we can ngeteng not have to take the bus and let the vehicle later issued budget more efficient. For the inn, many are available ranging from luxury hotels to simple contract that is ready to be a place to unwind.

Mount Bromo Indonesia

Mount Bromo Indonesia

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Cano Cristales the Rainbow River

Caño Cristales
Cano Cristales river or can be called Crystal River is located in the mountains of Serrania de la Macarena, Columbia. To reach this place, you should use a horse, mule, or walking because modern vehicles can not be used in this place. Well, you should try first to be able to enjoy the special scenery in this place because when you got in place then you will not be disappointed with the scenery in this place. Cano Cristales often called the "River of Five Colors" or "Rainbow River" probably because of the colors shown in the river at certain times.


Unfortunately you can not always see the amazing views. The beauty of Crystal River usually occurs during the transition season between the months of September - November. Why this place amazing? because this river can transformed into colorful. Why is that? The amount of algae in water that produces a color: red, yellow, green, brown, blue, like the rainbow colors and rainbow will cover the entire river. In the dry season, Cano Cristales become as common as the rivers in general. This river have length of 100 meters and a width of 20 meters. although this place is special, but the government has not moved to work on these attractions, it may be due to a secluded place and rather difficult to visited.

Look at the picture below, the image below rather than engineering or Photoshop edits, all of pictures really are based on real places, look at the color of algae produced by this river, it's absolutely very beautiful. Guaranteed, you will be satisfied with the existing landscape in this river. The flow of water in this river plays an important role in regulating the amount of incoming sunlight to the bottom. In the rainy season, water flow will prevent sunlight reaching the bottom. Okay, if you're still curious about this place just came on the place, precisely in the mountainous Serrania de la Macarena, Colombia, as I've described above. Do not forget to invite your friends and family to vacation together.


cano cristales

cano cristales

cano cristales

cano cristales

cano cristales

cano cristales

cano cristales

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Nusa Dua Beach the Unique Beach

nusa dua beach
Nusa beach is one of two unique beaches in Bali. Why this beach unique? because this beach has two separate reefs as picture below. According to folklore bali at the time, he said this beach is a banishment for people who make mistakes in society. So they were given a punishment in this beach. Because the land is barren, so they only eat what they can on this beach. Then it is said that there were two knights who are also in the law on this beach. Both knights are fighting on the beach is to seize power. They carry a load, before they fight, they put yoke laid on the beach. But after they fight, there's no winning and losing because they have same great capabilities. Until finally they decided to share power. Separator is a pole that territory which they place on the beach before the fight. That was the beginning of the story of nusa dua beach.


Nusa Dua Beach known is very beautiful, quiet and have clean water, children can free to play at this beach. On this beach there are many visitors who came and camping with the family. Around beach is a lot of people are selling and the price is also very social. Although now this beach has white sand and gentle, but before 1980 Nusa Dua beach is not a tourist destination couse at that time the beach is filled with shrubs. Only after Bali Tourism and Development Council, organize and develop this area of ​​Nusa Dua later became an elite and exclusive tourist areas. After tired of playing on the beach, you can stay at the hotel, hotel in this area has room rates of around U.S. $ 100-US $ 400 per night for including star hotels.

You can see two very beautiful scenery at the same time around the beach area. The first scene is the Indian Ocean to the horizon line that is stunning, and then the second is a row of luxury hotels are arranged neatly along the coast. On this beach you can swim, sunbathe or relax without interruption by a five foot sword. Almost the entire coastline is approximately along the 5 kilometers in the area into the backyard of the luxury hotels. The management make a small roads along the beach for hikers who want to up the coast. However, not all visitors are free to walk in there, because some hotels forbid guests who are not hotel guests wandering around the hotel beach area.

In addition to having a famous golfing area that is Bali Golf and Country Club, this region also offers facilities for tourists who want to do a conference or meeting bisnis. Nusa dua are not inferior to other area attractions on Bali in terms of presentation of shopping, recreation and dining. Everything is in one area. Almost all the hotels in Nusa Dua on the beach and have easy access to the shuttle bus to shopping, dining and recreation. This coastal location about 11 kilometers from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport or about 14 kilometers from Kuta, if you wanted to go to the beach then you have to bring their own vehicle or a vehicle can also transport because public transport does not travel through this area.

If you are curious about this beach directly come to the location, you are guaranteed to be satisfied with the places, sights and services provided by this place, do not forget to invite your family or your girlfriend to get travel so much more exciting and fun.

nusa dua beach

nusa dua beach

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot
Name : Bora - Bora Beach.
Located : Polinesia, France.
Description : Only a abrupt history of Bora Bora afore we get to the beach and lagoon. Do not appetite to "Bora"you, but if you would visit, it is absorbing to know.

Bora Bora is one of the best admired leisure time destinations on the planet. Just attending at the adorableness of your affection and you appetite to go visit. And you may be apprehensive what the cruise to Bora Bora amalgamation cost, accommodate a affiliation from area you are, assignment your way either east or west until you get appropriate in the average of Pacific Ocean atolls area either it pop out from beneath the apparent to anatomy agitable and apricot
islands that are so abounding of activity all active things are fatigued to them (fish, birds, you.) This is why bodies appear - it makes you feel adequate actuality here, like the "good vibrations" You accept heard about. Let's attending at Bora Bora.

Getting to Bora Bora is adequately easy. Air Tahiti has bristles or six flights to the island of Bora Bora from Papeete. Since the airport actuality is anchored on a ample band of collapsed land, your busline to your resort is by boat. And you will apperceive you are in paradise back you attending at the Bora Bora airport does not accept a beach or fence. No parking - except for ships anchored cat-and-mouse to booty you and your baggage to your resort.

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot

Bora Bora Beach the Vacation Spot