Articles tagged ‘Diving’
Idyllic Sanur: Bali
By Barrie | August 13th, 2007 |
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Sanur has a unique history and is unlike Kuta, with its reputation for great surfing, or Seminyak, which offers trendy shops and upscale restaurants. Here, tourists can get a taste of the real Bali and experience how the Balinese people live.
Togean Islanders Sustain Marine Life: Central Sulawesi
By Barrie | August 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Set like emeralds in the turquoise waters off the coast of Central Sulawesi, the Togean Islands are home to over 500 types of coral, 600 reef fish species and an estimated 500 mollusk. It is one of the richest reef areas in the country.
Karang Bolong: West Java
By Barrie | June 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Every once in a while it is nice, if at all possible, to get away from the metropolis that is Jakarta, with all its traffic congestion and choking pollution, and head for the coast to get some sun, sand and reviving sea air.
Pulau Umang: Banten, West Java
By Barrie | June 28th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Pulau Umang, a paradise next door? An outdoor banquet on the beach? It sounds wonderful. And it was the balmy night, the food, the sandy beach on a private island in Banten province, all of it. Not only would young lovers find it romantic but so too would parents taking their family away for a [...]
Natural Attractions: Komdo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | June 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Thousands of flying foxes lingered in the sky; fishes of various colors swam languorously in blue sea water; while small waves rippled through mangrove trees on a tiny island. In the background, speedboats and motorized boats, mostly ferrying foreign tourists back to their hotels that afternoon, charged through high waves between white-sanded islets dotting [...]
Diving and Snorkeling Sites: Komodo National Park, Komodo Island
By Barrie | June 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
While the Komodo dragon remains the ultimate draw of Komodo National Park, numerous diving and snorkeling sites in and around the park are equally fascinating. The following are some diving and snorkeling sites you cannot afford to miss when visiting the park.
Sawu Sea Haven: Lembata Island, East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | June 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
While cetaceans such as whales and dolphins are widely hunted in some parts of the world, they could soon find the deep Sawu Sea in East Nusa Tenggara province a safe haven.
Balinese Pray for Cleaner Oceans: Bali
By Barrie | June 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Bali found its own unique way of joining the rest of mankind in celebrating World Environment Day 2007 on June 5th. Tempo Interaktif reports that the residents of West Bali gathered on the beaches near Menjangan Island to participate in a ritualized cleaning of the sea. The devotees, members of the Communication Forum for [...]
Palu Beaches: Central Sulawesi
By Barrie | June 6th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Rising from its image as a conflict-torn city, Central Sulawesi’s capital Palu has begun to bounce back, relying on its beachy charm to boost tourism. Talise beach in the heart of the city was known back in 1990s as a place for sex, as evidenced by the long lines of motorcycles and cars that packed [...]
Floating Restaurants: Thousand Islands, West Java
By Barrie | May 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Two floating restaurants to be built in August off Untung Jawa island in Kepulauan Seribu regency are expected to improve the economic conditions and skills of the local population. Djaman Subandiyono, head of the subagency for tourism in the Thousand Islands, as the regency is otherwise known, said the administration began to develop tourism in [...]
