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Komodo Island - East Nusa Tenggara

Komodo Island

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands. Exactly at Komodo district, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the western end of East Nusa Tenggara Province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.

Since 1980, the region is an area of 1817 km2, a National Park by the Government of Indonesia, which are then recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986. Together with two other large islands, the island of Rinca and Padar, Komodo Island and several small islands around it continued to be maintained as natural habitat of reptiles.

Komodo Island

Komodo addition, this island also store a variety of exotic flora, timber Sepang which is used by people around As with medicine and clothing dye, this nitak tree, or Sterculia oblongata in the drug believed to be useful and tasty and good seeds like peas.

As one of the mainstay tourist Indonesia, Komodo Island provides lodging accommodations ranging from established local communities to international resorts.

Looking at Komodo Island, a very worthy presumably Komodo National Park was appointed as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature, coupled with various other world wonders.

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Borobudur Temple

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Borobudur is the name of a Buddhist temple located at Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java. Location of the temple is approximately 100 km in the south-west of Semarang and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta.

Borobudur was built around 800 BC or 9th century. Borobudur Temple was built by the Mahayana Buddhists during the reign Sailendra. This temple was built in the heyday of Sailendra dynasty. The founder of the Borobudur Temple King Samaratungga from Sailendra dynasty. The possibility of this temple was built around 824 AD and was completed around the year 900 AD in the reign of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the daughter of Samaratungga. While architects who contributed to build this temple according to the story of a hereditary named Gunadharma.

The meaning of the name Borobudur "abbey in the hills", which comes from the word "coal" (temple or monastery) and "beduhur" (hills or high places) in Sanskrit. Therefore, in accordance with the meaning of the name Borobudur, then this place since long ago used as a place of Buddhist worship.

This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in the complex. Borobudur-shaped building with railroad punden consists of 10 levels. Height 42 meters before being renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as a drag. Six lowest level and square in the upper three floors and a circular highest level of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each level represents the stage of human life. In accordance with of Buddha Mahayana, anyone who wants to reach the level of Buddha must go through each of those life stages.

borobudur temple

This temple for centuries no longer used. Then because of volcanic eruptions, most of the buildings covered Borobudur volcanic soil. In addition, the building is covered with trees and shrubs for centuries. Then the building of this temple began in the time-forgotten Islam arrived in Indonesia around the 15th century.

In the year 1814 when the British occupied Indonesia, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles heard of the discovery of huge archaeological objects in the village of Magelang district Bumisegoro. Because of the great interest of the history of Java, then immediately ordered Raffles HC Cornelius, a Dutch engineer, to investigate the discovery of the location was a hill covered with shrubs.

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After Indonesian independence, in 1956, the Indonesian government requested the assistance of UNESCO to examine the damage to Borobudur. Then in 1963, out of the official Indonesian government's decision to conduct the restoration of Borobudur temple with the help of UNESCO. However, this restoration was only really started to be done on August 10, 1973. The process of restoration was completed in 1984. Since 1991, Borobudur Temple, designated as World Heritage or World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Dieng Tourism Village

Dieng

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Dieng, is a highland region on the border between the District Banjarnegara and Wonosobo regency, Central Java.
Located about 26 km to the north of Wonosobo regency, with a height reaching 6000 feet. Dieng cool temperatures in the cold approaching. Temperature range 15-20 degrees in the daytime and 10 degrees at night.

Cold, cool and beautiful, that's panorama Dieng Plateau. Tourism which is about 30 km north of Wonosobo, or about 55 km east of Banjarnegara. Dieng Plateau in the district of Wonosobo and Banjarnegara. From these two districts, the most dominating Banjarnegara tourist objects. Dieng Dihyang comes from the word meaning in the days of kings Khayangan Rake Warak Dyah Vanara 809 years BC, as a sacred place to meditate.

dieng plateu

Dieng Plateau is a lot of presents landscape, lake, cultural, and archaeological sites.
Telaga Warna Sightseeing and Dieng Plateau Theater in Wonosobo regency. Crater was Sikidang, Merdada Lake, Crater Sileri, Jalatunda Well, Crater Candradimuka and Arjuna temple complex in Banjarnegara district.

Tourism Object Dieng
Some of the cultural heritage and nature reserves have become tourist attractions and in the governance shared by the two districts, Banjarnegara and Wonosobo.
Several places in Dieng visit sightseeing in Wonosobo
- Telaga Warna
- Lake Pengilon
- Crater (sikidang, celery, Sinila)
- Complex of the temple (temple Gatotkaca, Bima, the five Pandavas, etc.)
- Eye Serayu river water (he could make young and can quickly match)

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Baturraden Tourism Places in Purwokerto, Central Java

http://www.mediaindonesia.comBaturraden is a tourist destination in Banyumas regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Baturraden located in the northern town of Purwokerto just south slope of Mount Slamet. With height 640 m above sea level. Air temperature ranges between 18 - 25 degrees Celsius with humidity from 70 to 80 mm Hg.
Baturraden air in this very cool, and the scenery was very beautiful and natural. From the town of Purwokerto, the road to this Baturraden only about 14 km to the north, and can be reached by public transportation.

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Goa Lawa (Lawa Cave ) Tourism in Purbalingga



Tourism in Purbalingga is located about 27 miles north of Purbalingga, east of Mount Slamet, precisely in the village district Siwarak Karangreja. Lawa Cave is also one of the mainstay tourism Purbalingga, which many other Owabong visit. Especially during the school holidays and vacations Lebaran.
As a place of recreation Lawa Cave is very suitable for the refressing because air is cool and clean with a beautiful panorama, because it is located on the slopes of Mount Slamet in altitude ± 900 m above sea surface.

Lawa Cave is also equipped with several means: Lokarta Park, Kenanga Park, Stage Happy and Mosque, and a large parking area.

Unlike the usual cave in Indonesia that is usually located on hill slopes and limestone rocks that will arise Stalactite and stalagmites, cave has a feature that is formed from lava cooling process, so that rocks hard and strong without a Stalactite and stalagmites. In order to see up close the beauty of Goa Lawa, we have ground down the hole and down the hallway, aisle.


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Tangkuban Perahu, Tourism Places in Bandung, West Java

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Tangkuban Perahu is one of the mountain located in the province of West Java, Indonesia. Approximately 20 km to the north of Bandung, with a lush carpet of pine trees and tea plantations in the surrounding, mountain Tangkuban Parahu have high altitude 2084 meters.

This mountain became one of the area an attractive tourist destination in West Java. Natural environment is cool, and hot springs in the mountain legs. Rows of elongated craters, the main attraction. Tangkuban Perahu is actually a volcano. Tangkuban Perahu, its shape resembles an upturned boat.

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Name Tangkuban Perahu, very closely with the legendary land of the most famous Sundanese, which is Sangkuriang. Tangkuban Perahu, which from a distance looked like a boat upside down, allegedly caused by the power of Sangkuriang that failed to complete its task in making an overnight boat to marry Dayang Sumbi that none other than his own mother. Because so upset it could not complete the boat, the boat finally Sangkuriang kicked it unfinished. The legend that is the close connection in the naming Tangkuban Perahu mountain.

To go to these attractions, visitors can drive a motorcycle or car. Travel time to Sari Ater attractions, namely the town of Subang with travel time approximately 40 minutes to the south of Bandung, while around 50 minutes and from Jakarta via toll SADANG with travel time approximately 3 hours while the hot water attractions with travel time Ciater 15 minutes.
Condition of the road to this area, both from Subang and Bandung is very good. However, keep in mind about the condition of the vehicle, due to the location from Bandung and Subang will go through a pretty tough climb.

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Some of the resorts frequented by tourists both foreign and domestic tourists as follows:

1. Raya Baiturrahman Mosque
Banda Aceh city center with magnificent stands of a great mosque called "Baiturrahman mosque, single-domed mosque was built on December 27, 1883. This mosque later expanded into a 3 dome in 1935. was later expanded again to 5 dome (1959-1968), this mosque is one of the most beautiful mosque in Indonesia, which has a nice shape, carving an attractive, spacious yard and felt very cold in the room when the mosque.

2. Putroe Park Phang
Phang Putroe Park was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda (1608-1636) was a garden surrounding the Palace is located adjacent to the structure's history. Sultan Iskandar Muda Phang Putroe Park Building and Empress Princess Gunongan To Phang, according to history, Phang princess will always miss his hometown, Pahang - Malaysia, Sultan later learned that the Empress's ire because of Pahang palace is surrounded by hills where the empress could play.

3. Pinto - Khop
Khop Pinto is the connecting door between the Palace and Park. Khop Pinto close to "Gunongan and Phang Putro Park", where bathing and playground Princess Phang.

4. Kerkhoff (Dutch cemetery)
Kerkhoff is an area, where the burial Dutch soldiers who died during the war with the kingdom of Aceh Darussalam. Here was buried about 2200 soldiers, including General Kohler, the bullet penetrated the mujahideen killed in front of Aceh Raya Baiturrahman Mosque. The names of where they died was printed dipintu gate Kerkhoff.

5. Fortress Indrapatra
The fort is located near the beach Indrapatra Ujong Batee, The History of Pre built during the Islamic period in Aceh Lamuri Kingdom. Concrete is made of chalk, strong enough to defend itself from Portuguese attack in the past.

6. Iboih Sabang
Iboih and Gapang are two common places of tourist destination. Facilities to enjoy the beauty of this island is full of tourists who do not bring their own equipment. In fact, there was a high-speed internet cafe to access the Internet, unfortunately, this facility was hit by the tsunami damaged. According to the Internet used to be Junet as free to determine which types of species found in the sea while snorkeling or diving, trip to the Iboh + 1 hour by taxi or public transport minibus. In addition, there are also forest tours and alongside Iboih Rubiah Island Marine Park which has particularly rich in coral reefs.

6. Lake Laut Tawar
The lake is very beautiful and is located near the town of Takengon, capital of Central Aceh Regency. Although much smaller extent than Lake Toba in North Sumatra, but its beauty has the same appeal. Even here also store various legends preserved by word of mouth among the local community. Depik fish is one fish that does not exist in many other places in various corners. In fact probably the only fish species in the world and live in Lake Laut Tawar Habitat and appear only in certain seasons.

7. Lake Aneuk Laot
Lake Aneuk different Laot Luat Tawar lake, the lake is located in the middle of the town of Sabang, Lake Aneuk Sea is a beautiful panorama to be enjoyed at night but we are also a cool place to enjoy the city lights from the hill town of Sabang. The lake is visited by many tourists in the country and abroad.

8. Natural Marine Park Pulau Weh Sabang
At Marine Park Pulau Weh, Sabang there are coral reefs, both hard corals and soft corals of all types, shapes and colors, all of which form an interesting group of rocks to be enjoyed, among other coral reef areas with a lupas, rock deer, rock crackers. Marine Nature Park Pulau Weh has the potential of nature tourism is quite diverse marine such as various types of reef fish colorful coral reefs and the formation of a very beautiful and interesting and there are also natural phenomena such as caves under the sea.
Nature tourism activities that can be performed in Marine Park Pulau Weh is tirta tourism activities such as surfing, boat, swimming, fishing, and diving to enjoy nature with the diversity of underwater coral reefs and fish the beautiful reefs.

Season best visit: March to August.
How to reach: Medan - Banda Aceh traveled by bus from 8 to 10 hours, proceed to the Port Malahayati 20-30 minutes, then use the ferry to Port of Sabang two hours. Sabang port - the location of 1-1.5 hours by public transport. Medan - Banda Aceh (plane) ± 45 minutes. Medan Belawan - Malayahati Port - Port of Sabang (ship).

9. Islands Marine Park BanyakTaman
Taman Wisata Alam (sea) Islands consist of 99 Lots of fruit large and small islands, including Pulau Balai, lord Island, Gulf Islands and the island Bengkaru Nibung. Is a representative type of barrier reef ecosystem, seagrass, mangrove, lowland rain forest.

Regions that have the potential diversity of coral reef ecosystems situated high on the Gulf waters and the island Nibung Bengkaru, and the waters east of the southern island of Pulau lord and my lord. The types of coral reefs constituent include mushroom, needle coral, brain coral, leaf coral, fire coral, blue coral, sea fan corals and soft corals such as root bahar, and sponges found in many parts of the valley of coral reefs.
Seaweed species generally consist of sp Thallasia, Halodule wringhtii, Hallophylla sp, Sargassum sp. The types of molluscs, among others lola (Trochus niloticus), snails goat heads (Cassis cornuta), conch horn (Charonia tritonis), white lola (Tectus pyramis), several types of clam (Tridacna sp), a rock fight (Turbo marmoratus), Conus sp., Nautilus, black tripang, tripang sand, tripang night and tripang milk. While marine mammals that can be found at certain seasons such as mermaids (Dugong dugong), a dolphin (Delphinus capensis) and the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

10. Jantho Nature Reserve

Flora:
Pine, Mampre, Cashew water, Gleum, Bremen, Sampang, Ara, Damar, Medang, black wood, Ficus benjamina, Meranti, Kandis, forest Rambutan, Tampu, Ketapang, Medang fig, Lukup, looks, Lawang, Semiran, Anang, Jenarai, Kerakau, Rengen, Merbau.

Fauna:
Gibbons, gibbons, Clouded Leopard, Forest Cat, Deer, Deer, Kancil, Napu, Elephant, Goat Forest, Bear, Sunda, slow loris, Kuao.

Trip:
From Banda Aceh (the capital of Province - Janthoi (District) is 50 Km from the area Janthoi Nature Reserve 9 km with ground vehicles. When the best visit in January to June (Season Drought) to enjoy the view / scenery is beautiful.

11. Serbajadi Nature Reserve

Flora
Semantok, Medang Yellow, Meranti Bunga), Merbau, Meranti Sabut, Keruing Oil, Damar Laut, Compass, Tualang, Durian Forest, Bintangur, Pterospermum, Dyera costulata, Kedondong Forest, Lime, manau Rattan, Rattan Sega, Sac Monkey, CENGAL, Meranti Putuh, Red Meranti, Puspa, Kenari, nettle, Keladi Forest, Flower carcass.

Fauna
Deer, gibbon, Mawas, gibbons, Kedi, Deer, Kancil, Kaou Birds, Goats forests, Porcupine, Honey Bear, Forest cat, slow loris, Tringgiling, Hornbill.

Accessibility
From Banda Aceh-Langsa 436 Km, Langsa-Kuala Simpang Km 34, Kuala Simpang Tiga-Island 140 km, the island of Three-Peunaron ± 3 hours (down river). The best time of visit in May to September (dry season) to enjoy the scenery / beautiful natural panorama.

12. Singkil Swamp Wildlife Reserve
This region included in the management of the Leuser Ecosystem, and being sought are connected by a corridor in the village of NACA and Jereuneh Ie.
Singkil Swamp Wildlife Reserve is a swamp forest ecosystem and lowland tropical forests. Vegetation is dominated by the family Dipterocarpaceae include meranti Lime and other swamp vegetation.

Fauna species including Sumatran Elephant, Sumatran Tiger, Mawas, Snake Python, Monitor lizard, Hornbill, Bornean Peacock, Black Crow, Heron, Chicken Forest.
Other potentials of this area is peat enough content in there that reach 6 feet.

How to reach to the location can be done in two ways, namely:
Through Medan North Sumatra - Sidikalang Singkil and locations can be reached by road within approximately 6 hours through Banda Aceh - Tread Master - City of Dawn and the location taken by using the land route approximately 10 hours.

13. Taman Buru Linge Isac
This area is located in the district and subdistrict Takengon Linge, Central Aceh district of Aceh. Is geographically located between 51 ° 4 '- 06 ° 4' N and 25 ° 69 '51 ° -97' E

Field conditions
- Altitude: 450 to 2830 m.dpl
- Topography: Wavy, hilly and mountainous.
- Climate: Type B
- Soil: yellow red Podsolik, reuzina, red podsolik, laterik

F l o r a
Red Meranti, Merawan, Bacan, Melur, Pterospermum, Forest Durian, Guava, Pine.

F a u n a
Sambar, Warthog, Kijang, Kancil, Sumatran tiger, elephant, rhino, Goats Forest, gibbons, Orang Utan, long-tailed monkey, Javan, gibbon, Napu and Clouded Leopard.
Type Ecosystems - Forest Primary
- Wet Tropical Rain Forest
- Natural Forest Pinus sp.

14. Taman Hutan Raya Pocut Red Diamond
This area is located in Seulimum district, Aceh Besar District II and Tiji Padang district, Pidie District with an area of 6220 ha area. Is geographically located between 05 º 25'15 "N and 95 º 45'25" BT.

Flora
Vegetation composition including Pine, Black Wood, Meranti, Temulia, Kemeyan, Tampu, Merawan, Wood Flower, Ulin, Ylang-ylang and Ara.

Fauna
Species consists of Sambar, Elephant, Sumatran Tiger, Deer, long-tailed monkey, gibbon and Sunda.

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News Paper Artical about Goroka - from Sydney Morning Herald


The drive up the Highlands Highway from Goroka to the Daulo Pass not only reveals landscapes that earn this area a reputation as one of the most beautiful parts of Papua New Guinea, it's also a fascinating snapshot of the culture of a people who are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality.......

This is part of an Article called "Highland Hopping" on the Sydney Morning Herald by Ben Hall.

For a full story, please check

www.smh.com.au/travel/highland-hopping-20090730-e2mu.html

Goroka is one of the mot interesting places to visit in Papua New Guinea, full of culture & treks, from easy one to Mt Wilhelm Trek at 4,509m.

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Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia

Kuta Beach

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Kuta beach is a tourist place located south of Denpasar, capital city of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung Regency. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach (sunset beach) as opposed to the Sanur beach.

Kuta is now a tourism icon Bali or better known as the International city because it is a meeting place of tourists from all over the world and also local tourists.

In terms of Kuta facility has complete facilities. Inns or hotels, restaurants, spas and other tourism supporting many can be here too.

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Kuta beach is a tourist place that many choose to spend vacation in Kuta. White sand beach was chosen as a place to surf and sport is also very suitable for a place to relax while waiting for the beauty of Kuta beach sunset. Not one of thousands of tourists this beach is always crowded.

Kuta beach to be one choice for surfers, the reason the waves of Kuta Beach has a hard but good use for both surfing beginners and those already experienced in this surf.

Not only in Indonesia, but in many countries in the world, Kuta Beach in Bali is known. Watch the sunset, or just sunbathing, even surfing, It is a lot of invited local and foreign tourists visiting Kuta Beach, Bali.

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Guci - Hot Water Bathing, Tourism Places ini Tegal

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Guci is located at the foot of Mount Slamet the north with an altitude of approximately 1050 meters. From the city Slawi ± 30 km away from the town of Tegal, while the travel distance of about 40 km to the south. This tourism object precisely in the village district urn Bumijawa of the most southern district in Tegal regency.

There are about 10 waterfalls located in Guci. In the top 13 public bath shower, there are waterfalls with cold water waterfall named a firearm. So named because once the water around the 15-meter-high waterfall that was owned by a village chief called Lurah firearm. To get around in some tourist attraction can be done by renting a horse with rental rates are relatively cheap.

The facilities available include lodging (up to class five-star jasmine), forest tourism (ecotourism), heated swimming pool, tennis court, soccer field, and the campsite.

This place is crowded visited by tourists because of the guaranteed pemandiannya seger banget. Water is released in the spring is warm water, although containing sulfur but not foul-smelling and colorful.

In the vicinity of the baths have hotels Vases Garden Hotel and some Villa which can be rented with a fairly complete facilities. The price is relatively not too expensive, the standard for rental villa units.
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Eurodance Festival 2010, Day 4

On our last day, we had 2 lectures from Andrea Kiefer in the Waltz and the Tango. She was 8 times German Champion Standard Professional. Both lessons were very pleasant and focussed on control of the body and foot pressure.

Op onze laatste dag hebben we nog 2 lessen gehad van Andrea Kiefer in de Wals en de Tango. Zij was 8 keer Duits Kampioen Professionals. Beide lessen waren zeer leuk en gingen over lichaamscontrole en voetdruk.

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Eurodance Festival 2010, Day 3

On Saturday we had 2 lectures (Waltz, Slow Fox) from Isabel Edvardsson and Marcus Weiβ. This is one of the most popular Professional German couples. We were really impressed by their lectures about leading by using the knees and rotation.

Our 3rd lecture was from Hans Laxholm in the Tango. The topic was on body weight and using the standing leg. Mr. Laxholm is known as one of the best Standard trainers of this time. For us the lecture was too difficult and we didn't enjoy it.

The evening show was unbelievable with demo's from:
- Stefano di Filippo & Olga Urumova (Amateur World Champion with new partner)
- Mirko Gozzoli & Edita Daniute (3 times professional World Champion with new partner)

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Op zaterdag hebben we 2 lectures gekregen (Wals, Slow Fox) van Isabel Edvardsson en Marcus Weiβ. Dit is een van de meest populaire Duitse prof paren. We waren zeer onder de indruk van hun les over het leiden in de dans door gebruik van rotatie en knieen.

Onze 3de les van Hans Laxholm in de Tango ging over het gebruik van lichaamsgewicht en het standbeen. Dhr. Laxholm staat bekend als een van de beste Standaard trainers van deze tijd. Voor ons was de les te moeilijk en niet leuk.

Het avondprogramma was ongelooflijk met Shows van:
- Stefano di Filippo & Olga Urumova (Amateur Wereldkampioen met nieuwe partner)





- Mirko Gozzoli & Edita Daniute (3 voudig Professioneel Wereldkampioen met nieuwe partner)









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Eurodance Fesitval 2010, Day 2, Show

On Friday, the show didn't include a top standard couple but it was great with:
Op vrijdag, was er geen top standaard paar in de show maar het was toch ongelooflijk met:

- Rock'n Roll from Maurizio and Jade Mandorino


- Latin from Alexei Silde and Anna Firstova (world Amateur Champions)




- West coast swing from Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez


- Standard from a German Juvenile couple


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Jatijajar Cave, Tourist Places in Kebumen

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Jatijajar Cave is a tourist place of the natural cave, which is located in the village Jatijajar, Kebumen. This cave was formed from limestone. Cave Jatijajar length from the entrance to the exit along 250 meters. The average width of 15 meters and an average height 12 meters while the thickness of the ceiling on average 10 meters, and the level of 50 meters above sea level.

Jatijajar Cave, located 21 kilometers to the south Gombong, or 42 kilometers west Kebumen. Jatijajar cave at the foot of limestone mountains. This tourism object is very interesting indeed. This limestone mountain range stretching from the north and south ends jutting into the sea in the form of a cape.

Within this space, you can see the springs called Sendang. Number 4 is being such a fruit, that is Sendang Rose, kantil, Jombor and Puserbumi. Rose is being trusted has supernatural powers that can make a person stay young, so every visitor is always the time to wash the face with water that Sendang Rose.

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In the Cave Jatijajar, there are many Stalagmite and Limestone Pillar or Pillar, namely the meeting between the Stalagmite Stalactite. All of this is formed by sediments raindrops that had reacted with limestone rocks in her translucent. According to research experts, for the formation of Stalactite it takes a very long time. In one year the thickest Stalactite formation thickness is only 1 (one) cm only. Therefore Goa is Goa Lime Jatijajar very old.
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FairPro 2010 Chennai

 
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FairPro is one of the biggest Property Fair that take place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu every year. This is the third edition of FAIRPRO. It takes places from 19 February to 21 February 2010. The venue of FairPro 2010 is Chennai Trade Center, Nandambakkam, Chennai. Over 250 properties by 45 top builders will be show cast in this exhibition. On the spot home loan approval is also available. There are about 53 stalls by 40 developers. It is organized by CREDAI(Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India). Fairpro 2009 sold out Rs 100 crores of property...A debate also takes place at Fairpro on February 21 from 3pm on the topic Are Apartments are safer than independent houses by pattimandram king Solomon Pappiah. If you are looking to buy a house for your own then this Fairpro will help you a lot ....

Also India International Sea Food Show 2010 is also taking place in the same trade centre, chennai ... So visit that too...
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Eurodance Festival 2010, Day 2

On the second day we had 3 workshops from Mirko Gozzoli (World Champion Standard Professionals) in the Slow Foxtrot, Waltz and Quickstep. The topic of all workshops was swing. Mirko gave us some extremely good exercises to build up this swing and to control compression. We are staying in the hotel Colosseo in Europa Park. The dance evenings are crowded and everyone enjoys the live music.

Op de tweede dag hebben we 3 workshops gevolgd van Mirko Gozzoli (Wereldkampioen Standaard Professionals) in de Wals, Slow Foxtrot en Quickstep. Het onderwerp van alle lessen was swing. Mirko heeft ons enkele zeer goede oefeningen aanbevolen om onze swing op te bouwen en compressie te controleren. We verblijven in het Europa Park hotel Colosseo. De dansavonden zijn druk bezocht en iedereen geniet van de live band.

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Eurodance Festival 2010, Day 1

On our fist day we had 3 workshops from Pia David. Pia was 5 times German Ballroom Champion. We had a workshop in the Slow Waltz, Tango and Slow Foxtrot. We learned a lot and enjoyed all lectures.

The evening shows were fantastic and we will try to share this with you by adding some videos on this blog. Benedetto Ferrugia & Claudia Köhler (World Champions Modern Amateurs) and Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis (World Champions Latin Professional) both gave a show of 5 dances. It was unbelievable.


Op onze eerste dag hebben we 3 workshops gevolgd van Pia David. Pia was 5 keer Duits kampioen ballroom dansen. We hebben les gehad in de langzame wals, de tango en de slow foxtrot. We hebben veel bijgeleerd en genoten.

De avondvoorstelling was fantastisch en we zullen proberen dit met u te delen via videos op deze blog. Benedetto Ferrugia & Claudia Köhler (Wereldkampioen Standaard amateurs) and Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis (Wereldkampioen Latin Professionals) hebben beiden een demo van 5 dansen gebracht.

All video recording allowed by the organisation of Eurodance Festival 2010













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Carnaval De Nice 2010 France

Its carnival time... Carnivals are taking place all around the world. Carnaval De Nice also known as the Nice Carnival is now taking place in Nice, France. This carnival is also equivalent to the Brazilian carnival and the Venice Carnival... It takes place every year during the month of February... Nice Carnival 2010 started on 12 February and will continue till 28th of February 2010. Anastasia was elected as the Carnival queen for this year and you can see her in the Flower Parade. Schedule of events in Carnaval De Nice 2010
 February 20th, 2010 - Flower Parade(Timings 2.30PM) and Parade of Lights at 9 PM
 February 21st, 2010 - Carnival Parade at 2.30 PM
 February 23rd, 2010 - Parade of Lights at 9 PM
 February 24th, 2010 - Flower Parade at 2.30 PM
 February 27th, 2010 - Flower Parade(Timings 2.30PM) and Parade of Lights at 9 PM
 February 28th, 2010 - This is the closing day of the carnival. Carnival Parade at 2.30 PM and from 7pm Closing festivities followed at 9 pm by the incineration of the King and fireworks

Parade of Virtual 3D floats will also be a highlight of this carnival


To know the rates of the tickets to parade at carnaval de nice and to book tickets online visit the official website..... 



Photos of Carnaval De Nice 

You can catch lot of videos of Nice carnival in you tube

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Where to buy Mailboxes ?

Now a days people who use letters have decreased when compared to the past decade. However letters today play an important role in official means of communication.Mail Boxes is the place where you can find variety of mailboxes... They have different kinds and colors of mailboxes. Each of the mailbox is unique in its design. They have commercial as well as mailbox for homes. We can buy the mailbox online itself and can also track the status of already placed orders. The varieties of mailbox include Single unit mailboxes, commercial mailboxes, column mailboxes, Multi Unit mailboxes, Locking mailboxes, Mailbox Posts, Wall mount mailboxes , Commercial mailboxes and more... We can also compare the features of the mailboxes that we like. We can compare the features such as Closure, Color, lockable insert, Shape, Style, Warranty, Newspaper holder etc., List of different manufacturers are also provided, so that we can select a mailbox from the one we like. They also provide information about the manufacturer we selected. Gift certificates are also available. If you are in need of buying mailbox for your home or office then the best place to buy is mailboxixchange.com. It is the only place where you can find eye catching beautiful mailboxes of high quality
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Key West Tourist Attractions and Hotels


Key West is one of the important tourist attraction in United States. It is located in the Monroe County, Florida. Key West is the important island in the key West city. For cruise ships it is destination. Even though the city had been frequently hit by cyclones, the number of tourist who visit Key West is increasing only. Florida Keys has a number of tourist attractions... The Key West Botanical Forest and Garden, Mel Fisher Martime Museum, Key West Historic Seaport, Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters Museum are some of them. Dvual Street is the commercial zone in Key West Florida, where you can find all the entertainment activities, bars and restaurants.

Once you have decided to go to Key West, the first thing is to find a best hotel to stay in. Florida Keys has a number of hotels. If you want to find the best hotel that suits your budget visit Key West Florida. This site provides all information about the hotels in the city from the cheap one to the luxurious one, the activities to do and the information of flights and also tourist attractions. For each of the hotel you can check the availability of rooms online and also the facilities provided by each hotel and the cost they charge. They not only provide the information but also the reviews of each hotel so you can make choose a best one. Albury Court Key West is one amoung the important hotels. All major tourist attraction in Key West are easily reachable from this hotel. It is located near the harbour. While in Key West rent a bicycle and discover the splendid architecture of the Key West city....
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De Bruijn's Championships, Kerkdriel

We started our own video account on YouTube and here is the first video. The Slow Waltz in the NADB competition (D-class) in Kerkdriel. We are dancing with number 193, white dress. We reached the final and end the competition in place 5 from 14 couples.

We hebben onze eigen video profiel aangemaakt op YouTube en hier is onze eerste video. De langzame wals op de NADB competitie (D-Klasse) te Kerkdriel. We dansen met nummer 193, witte jurk. We behaalden de finale en eindigen op de 5de plaatst van de 14 paren.

Full result: Result Page Danceplaza




Previous competition article: Gooiland Trophy, Hilversum
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Jute Festival Chennai 2010

Jute Manufacturers Development Council and Ministry of Textiles of India together organize the Jute Festival in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a four day long festival. The dates of Jute Festival 2010 are from 15th February to 16th February 2010. The festival will be inaugurated by Mr. Dayanidhi Maran(Union Minister of Textiles) today. Its a display cum sale festival. In this festival you can see and buy jute mats and carpets, fashion accessories, jute shopping bags and many more..... Shankar Mahadevan will perform a concert on the opening ceremony. Jute Art Exhibition is one of the highlight of this festival. The venue of Jute Festival 2010 is Co-optex Grounds, Egmore, Chennai.
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Chinese New Year Celebration - Year of Tigers


Chinese New Year Celebration Photos of Dragon Dance
Chinese are Celebrating their New Year today. This year is called as the year of Tigers(The name of the years rotate around 12 animals). Of the Chinese festivals New Year Celebration is the most colorful one. Chinese New Year is celebrated on the First Day of the fist moon on the Lunar Calendar. It is celebrated not only in China but also all over the world where Chinese reside. On the new year day red envelope(Its called as Lai See envelope)will be given to children which contains money and the seventh day of the new year is considered as everybody's birthday.... They celebrate the new year with two flowers plum blossom and water narcissus. Different Parades take place all around the country. On the 15th day they celebrate the Lantern Festival. On this festival people carry Lantern with them in streets. play an important role in New Year Celebration. China Town Festival and Parades. Beauty Pageants, floats and marching parades are the important events during this celebration. In the city of Sydney in Australia you can watch the celebration from 12th-28th February 2010.... Chinese new year Twilight Parade Video

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Dhauli Hill In Orissa


Dhauli hill is presumed to be the area where Kalinga War was fought. Orissa's important centre of Buddhist activities and second Shanti Stupa is Dhauli. This stupa was built by the Indians, in collaboration with the Japanese. Dhauli hill is located near Daya River, which is10 km south of the present Bhubaneswar. It is a tourist place where the road connectivity is very fine.

Dhauli
Ashoka had a special weakness for Dhauli. Dhauli has main edicts of Ashoka engraved on a group of rock. The hill represents the place where, after witnessing the bloodbath of Kalinga War, Emperor Ashoka relinquished war and adopted Buddhism. Serving as a proof of this renunciation are the edicts of the Emperor, which have been preserved here.

DhauliAny one can travel by buses or by hiring a taxi. Dhauli is a Buddhist destination surrounded by lush green area having natural set up. Owing to provide special services, Govt. of Orissa & India has taken visible initiatives in building up Pantha Nivas and restaurants.The place has beautiful landscapes and a charm that can change the mind in a wonderful way, to change it spiritual, and hence soothe from many cares of life.
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Mary Ann Gonzales Group


To grant the wishes of our clients, having their memories posted on our blog, here's our first feature.

The Survivor Group with Ben at Echo valley

@left: the cordillera mountains @right: our Guides George and Ben
Photos sent and labeled by Ms. Mary Ann Gonzalez who visited Sagada Febuary 5-7 or 2010.
Left: Bomod-ok Falls Right: orange picking

We encourage anyone from our clients to share with us your photos.

Proudly receiving our Certificates, We Survived Sagada

Select atleast six pictures, include photos of you with your guides, have them labeled and send it to CRAZYHIM16@yahoo.com.
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Atomium, Brussels (Brussel)

The Atomuim was build in 1958 for the world expo in Brussels. The building represents the symbol "Iron" but 165 billions times enlarged. It is almost 103 meter high and has nine bolls. During 2006 the Atomium was renovated. However, the government considered to remove it because of the financial burden on the city of Brussels. I am pleased they decided to keep it and didn't destroy one of the most important symbols of Belgium. Certainly worth a visit.

Het Atomium werd gebouwd voor de wereldtentoonstelling te Brussel in 1958. Het gebouw weerspiegelt het symbool "Ijzer", maar dan 165 miljard keer vergroot. Het is bijna 103 meter hoog en bestaat uit negen bollen. Gedurende 2006 werd het Atomium gerenoveerd. De overheid heefd echter overwogen het gebouw af te breken vanwege het te hoge kostenplaatje voor de stad Brussel. Ik ben zeer blij dat men beslist heeft het te behouden en een van de belangrijkste symbolen van Belgie niet af te breken. Zeker een bezoekje waard.




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Philippine Pali


Going up North along the National Road leading to Sagada from Baguio, one would pass by the Highest Highway system in the country. Located at Cattubo, Atok Benguet, the road is at 7,400 ft. or 2286 meters above sea level.

People around the area, need no refrigerator to chill their products or vegetables because the weather is cold enough to do the job.

Lucky for tourists who travel with their vehicles along the Halsema for they have the opportunity to dry by for rest and picture taking.

photo by JR sent by lola Jen C. :D

Local Travel agencies also include this site as a stop point intended for stretching, rest, and for tourists to feel the coldness of the place.

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