Saturday, January 17, 2009
TREASURE ISLAND
Ever wondered what it would take to be able to disappear from the city on a luxury yacht to enjoy the exclusivity of a private island? The answer, amazingly, is not that much. Weary city slickers from Jakarta's heaving capital are blessed with the perfect dream weekend escape on their doorsteps, it's just that, like many of the capital's secrets, it's not exactly public knowledge.
FEEL GOOD, FEEL COMFORT, FEEL AEROWISATA
1. SENGGIGI BEACH, LOMBOK
is one of indonesia's best kept secrets. Set in lush tropical gardens with an atmosphere of tranquility and romance. It has spectacular sunset views across the Lombok straights.
2. POOL VILLA CLUB, LOMBOK
is a unique and exclusive hotel within the senggigi beach with a collection of 16 luxury private villas, each with its own intimate hideaway.
3. GRAND PREANGER, BANDUNG
is ideally located in the heart of Bandung's business district. A perfect place to stay for holidays, business, seminars and meetings.
4. SANUR BEACH, BALI
is perfectly situated for a laid back beach holiday while you enjoy beautiful gardens and a long-standing tradition of excellent service.
is one of indonesia's best kept secrets. Set in lush tropical gardens with an atmosphere of tranquility and romance. It has spectacular sunset views across the Lombok straights.
2. POOL VILLA CLUB, LOMBOK
is a unique and exclusive hotel within the senggigi beach with a collection of 16 luxury private villas, each with its own intimate hideaway.
3. GRAND PREANGER, BANDUNG
is ideally located in the heart of Bandung's business district. A perfect place to stay for holidays, business, seminars and meetings.
4. SANUR BEACH, BALI
is perfectly situated for a laid back beach holiday while you enjoy beautiful gardens and a long-standing tradition of excellent service.
Friday, January 16, 2009
WHAT SUCCESS IS
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up (Thomas Alva Edison)
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. (Albert Einstein)
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success (Irving Berlin)
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful (Albert Schweitzer)
Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm (Winston Churchill)
Don't aim for success if you want it, just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally (David Frost)
Success is more permanent when you achieve it without destroying your principles (Walter Cronkite)
The succesfull man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way (Dale Carnegie)
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. (Albert Einstein)
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success (Irving Berlin)
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful (Albert Schweitzer)
Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm (Winston Churchill)
Don't aim for success if you want it, just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally (David Frost)
Success is more permanent when you achieve it without destroying your principles (Walter Cronkite)
The succesfull man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way (Dale Carnegie)
A SEA SAFARI TO PULAU PEUCANG
The Ujung Kulon nature reserve in West Java has an area of 120,551 hectares, comprising 76,214 hectares of land and 44,337 hectares of sea and containing many enchanting islands, including Pulau Peucang.
One way to reach this island is by fishing boat from sumur about 40 kilometre or three to four hours. With the spectacular journey, views of the sea, with the broad blue sky overhead, are punctuated by flights of seagulls from all direction, fish leaping from the sea, as wll as the occasional surprise visit by a porpoise or even a shark.
Pulau Peuchang, located within Ujung Kulon National Park, is an ideal home for a great variety of wild animals and plants. As you disembark into the white sands, you may be greeted by a band of monkeys. They may seem aggressive if they see an open bag, and will grab whatever they can but all you need to do to be safe is close your bag properly, the monkeys are actually quite friendly, so there's no need to be afraid of them.
As well as 700 species of plants, Peucang is a favourite destination for viewing the extremly rare Javan one-horned rhinoceros. The latest reserach indicates that only around 60 of these rhinos, the mascot of Ujung Kulon, remain the wild.
One way to reach this island is by fishing boat from sumur about 40 kilometre or three to four hours. With the spectacular journey, views of the sea, with the broad blue sky overhead, are punctuated by flights of seagulls from all direction, fish leaping from the sea, as wll as the occasional surprise visit by a porpoise or even a shark.
Pulau Peuchang, located within Ujung Kulon National Park, is an ideal home for a great variety of wild animals and plants. As you disembark into the white sands, you may be greeted by a band of monkeys. They may seem aggressive if they see an open bag, and will grab whatever they can but all you need to do to be safe is close your bag properly, the monkeys are actually quite friendly, so there's no need to be afraid of them.
As well as 700 species of plants, Peucang is a favourite destination for viewing the extremly rare Javan one-horned rhinoceros. The latest reserach indicates that only around 60 of these rhinos, the mascot of Ujung Kulon, remain the wild.
Mt. BATUR IN BALI
Mt. Batur is one of Bali's most photographed active volcanoes. Built alongside sulphurous hot springs that bubble into the lake, even the village's cheapest home-stay boast a constant supply of hot water, perfect for easing the aching limbs of weary hikers.
The cresent-shaped Lake Batur is set within the gigantic caldera of an extinct volcano. It is reminiscent of a huge soup bowl with a serrated lip, a floor half covered in water and a set of volcanic cones-the volatile mass of Mount Batur- budding in the centre. At 1717 metres, Batur is by no means Bali highest volcano but it is Bali's second most sacred mountain after Mt. Agung, and has erupted more than 20 times over the last two centuries.
The cresent-shaped Lake Batur is set within the gigantic caldera of an extinct volcano. It is reminiscent of a huge soup bowl with a serrated lip, a floor half covered in water and a set of volcanic cones-the volatile mass of Mount Batur- budding in the centre. At 1717 metres, Batur is by no means Bali highest volcano but it is Bali's second most sacred mountain after Mt. Agung, and has erupted more than 20 times over the last two centuries.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
SURABAYA WITH PLACES OF INTEREST
Whether you visit Surabaya for business or pleasure, there are places of interest in Surabaya :
1. HEROES MONUMENT
This is a tall commemorative monument, standing aloof and proud in the center of the main city square-Kebon Raja, opposite's the East Governor's Office at jalan Pahlawan. It was erected in honour of the merits and sacrifices of the heroes fallen during the "Battle of Surabaya". The monument becomes a center of major attention every November 10th-The Heroes Day, the day when the nation commemorative those who died during the war of independence.
2. SURABAYA ZOO
The zoo, located at Jalan setail 1, is said to be the largest zoo in South East Asia. The zoo is well stocked and offers a good selection of different kind of animals, such as monkeys, deers, zebras, lions, elephants, camel, the famous komodo, the world largest lizard for which the island of komodo in the lesser Sunda chain is famous. The nocurama section houses a collection of bats, flying squirrels and various other night animals. Open daily from 09.00 am-05.00 pm.
3. JEMBATAN MERAH
Translated as THE RED BRIDGE. One of the most savage battles is Java's history was fought around here. The "Battle of Surabaya" began on 10 November 1945, less than three months after the proclamation of independence had been read in Jakarta and it was right here that Brigadier General Mallaby was killed. Further down the Red bridge is China town, an area packed with buildings of typical chinese construction. It is still a crowded business and trade center.
4. SUBMARINE MONUMENT
This is the real submarine of KRI Pasopati 410, one of Indonesia's Navy armada. It is Russian submarine SS Whiskey Class. It was made in 1952. KRI Pasopati 410 was involved in the Arafuru Sea Battle to free West Irian from Dutch occupation. It has now become a monument to commemorative the bravery of Indonesia's heroes.
5. LOKA JALA CRANA MUSEUM
Located in Moro Rembangan at the Indonesian Navy Base to the south of Surabaya Port. This museum displays battle equipment of the indonesian navy. Also a collection of planetarium and astronavigadium. Open daily from 08.00 am - 02.00 pm
6. HOUSE OF SAMPOERNA
Surabaya East Java's historical City of Heroes, now boasts a brand new-see tourist attraction- the House of Sampoerna Museum, Art gallery, and Cafe. Situated in old Surabaya, the beutiful stately Dutch colonial-style compound was built in 1862 and is now a preserved historical site. Purchased in 1932 by Liem Seeng Tee, the founder of Sampoerna, one of the oldest as well as the fastest growing manufacturer of kretek (tobaco and clove) cigarettes in Indonesia. The original central auditorium is now a museum and east side has been transformed into a unique structure containing a cozy and homey cafe, a merchandise kiosk and an art gallery. The building on the west side remains the official family residence.
1. HEROES MONUMENT
This is a tall commemorative monument, standing aloof and proud in the center of the main city square-Kebon Raja, opposite's the East Governor's Office at jalan Pahlawan. It was erected in honour of the merits and sacrifices of the heroes fallen during the "Battle of Surabaya". The monument becomes a center of major attention every November 10th-The Heroes Day, the day when the nation commemorative those who died during the war of independence.
2. SURABAYA ZOO
The zoo, located at Jalan setail 1, is said to be the largest zoo in South East Asia. The zoo is well stocked and offers a good selection of different kind of animals, such as monkeys, deers, zebras, lions, elephants, camel, the famous komodo, the world largest lizard for which the island of komodo in the lesser Sunda chain is famous. The nocurama section houses a collection of bats, flying squirrels and various other night animals. Open daily from 09.00 am-05.00 pm.
3. JEMBATAN MERAH
Translated as THE RED BRIDGE. One of the most savage battles is Java's history was fought around here. The "Battle of Surabaya" began on 10 November 1945, less than three months after the proclamation of independence had been read in Jakarta and it was right here that Brigadier General Mallaby was killed. Further down the Red bridge is China town, an area packed with buildings of typical chinese construction. It is still a crowded business and trade center.
4. SUBMARINE MONUMENT
This is the real submarine of KRI Pasopati 410, one of Indonesia's Navy armada. It is Russian submarine SS Whiskey Class. It was made in 1952. KRI Pasopati 410 was involved in the Arafuru Sea Battle to free West Irian from Dutch occupation. It has now become a monument to commemorative the bravery of Indonesia's heroes.
5. LOKA JALA CRANA MUSEUM
Located in Moro Rembangan at the Indonesian Navy Base to the south of Surabaya Port. This museum displays battle equipment of the indonesian navy. Also a collection of planetarium and astronavigadium. Open daily from 08.00 am - 02.00 pm
6. HOUSE OF SAMPOERNA
Surabaya East Java's historical City of Heroes, now boasts a brand new-see tourist attraction- the House of Sampoerna Museum, Art gallery, and Cafe. Situated in old Surabaya, the beutiful stately Dutch colonial-style compound was built in 1862 and is now a preserved historical site. Purchased in 1932 by Liem Seeng Tee, the founder of Sampoerna, one of the oldest as well as the fastest growing manufacturer of kretek (tobaco and clove) cigarettes in Indonesia. The original central auditorium is now a museum and east side has been transformed into a unique structure containing a cozy and homey cafe, a merchandise kiosk and an art gallery. The building on the west side remains the official family residence.
AROUND SURABAYA
Surabaya, provincial capital of East Java and Indonesia's second largest city, served for over half a millennium as trading port for the inland empires of Java. Situated at the mouth of the Brantas river, the city was officially founded in 1293 when Raden Widjaja established Majapahit, Indonesia's most glorious empire on the site of a legendary battle between a shark (Sura) and Crocodile (Baya).
Surabaya, known as "City of Heroes" because of its role in the nation's independence struggle, has grown into an elegant city of large, colonnaded buildings bordering broad, tree shaded avenues. It serves as the commercial centre of a thriving industrial and agricultural hinterland.
The city's historical sites include Kali Mas harbour with its tall-masted trading schooners and, nearby, the narrow alleyways and shops of the arab quarter, redolent of the Middle East. The historic Hotel Majapahit, where Indonesia's war of Independence was begun, and the elegant Grahadi State Buildings, in 18th century mansion, have been restored as monuments to an era of colonial grace.
Surabaya is also home to one of southeast Asia's oldest and largest zoos. For travellers in East Java, Surabaya serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's many charms, including Mt. Bromo, the cool mountain retreats of Tretes and Malang and the natural wonders of several nature reserves.
Surabaya, known as "City of Heroes" because of its role in the nation's independence struggle, has grown into an elegant city of large, colonnaded buildings bordering broad, tree shaded avenues. It serves as the commercial centre of a thriving industrial and agricultural hinterland.
The city's historical sites include Kali Mas harbour with its tall-masted trading schooners and, nearby, the narrow alleyways and shops of the arab quarter, redolent of the Middle East. The historic Hotel Majapahit, where Indonesia's war of Independence was begun, and the elegant Grahadi State Buildings, in 18th century mansion, have been restored as monuments to an era of colonial grace.
Surabaya is also home to one of southeast Asia's oldest and largest zoos. For travellers in East Java, Surabaya serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's many charms, including Mt. Bromo, the cool mountain retreats of Tretes and Malang and the natural wonders of several nature reserves.
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