Showing posts with label Island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Island. Show all posts

Putri Island at Pulau Seribu

Putri Island is a small island north of Java and is approximately 90 minutes drive from the sea port of Marina ancol. Putri Island is a very comfortable, and very nice to spend time to relax and eliminate fatigue. Various recreational facilities are available. There are diving facilities, underwater aquarium, glass bottom boat, swimming pool, sunset cruise, exploring the islands in Pilau Seribu in the afternoon (only available on weekends), or even a Tennis court.

Komodo Dragon

Real dragons spurt no fire, have no need to fly and cast no magic spells. And still, one look from them might render you speechless. These komodos, the real life dragons, are a sight indeed. Gigantic, the lizard-like creatures are about two or three meters in length. They can easily weigh about 165 kilograms. Despite of their sheer size and appearance, they are not active hunters. What makes them intimidating is the fact that they are a patient predator. In the wild, they stalk a victim, usually a weak or injured one. One bite and that's what it usually takes. After following the victim for a while, sometimes up to several days' time, the komodos will devour the dying prey.

Anambas Archipelago, Riau


Anambas archipelago (Indonesian: Kepulauan Anambas) is a small archipelago of Indonesia, located in the South China Sea between the Malaysian mainland to the west and the island of Borneo to the east. Geographically part of the Tudjuh Archipelago], it is administratively a regency and part of the Riau Islands Province.

Sempu Island


If you like quiet place, where is no one around, isolated from the outside world, Sempu Island in Indonesia is the right place for you.
The long journey to reach the lagoon in the heart of the island paid off after you see magnificent white sand and blue water. Population is zero, no electricity and no drinkable water, except one hidden oasis in the deep jungle.
Sempu Island is located in the south of East Java Province, the nearest big city is Malang in the north. It is an isolated island with a small sea-lagoon, where most people camp on the sand nearby.

Sabang, The Hidden Paradise at the Tip of Sumatra

Sabang is widely known as a port named "Kolen Station" by the Dutch since 1881. In 1887, the Firm assisted Delange Sabang Haven obtain authorization add, build the port facilities and supporting infrastructure. Free port in Sabang era began in 1895, known by the term "vrij Haven", and managed by Kolen en Zeehaven Maatschaappij Station hereinafter known by the name of Sabang Maatschaappij. In 1942, Japanese troops occupied Sabang, then bombarded by the Allied Aircraft and suffered physical damage until later forced to be closed.

However, now Sabang has changed a lot. Various tourism potential can we visit there.

Tidung Island, Jakarta

Tidung Island, later called by the backpacker Indonesia as the New Paradise, is the largest island among the group of islands in the Thousand Islands. The island is already inhabited by people since the Dutch colonial era. In the book History of Jakarta mentioned that when Fatahillah invaded Malacca, he and his troops to use the existing islands in the Bay of Jakarta as a place to set the strategy. One of the island was named "Tidung" which means shelter.

Natuna Island, Riau

Natuna Islands, located at the northern tip of Indonesia. Bunguran, Jemaja, and Serasan are the three largest islands in this archipelago. Natuna Islands is one of regencies in Riau Islands Province, with Ranai Bunguran Island as the capital of the district.

Asu Island, Nias

Asu Island has many beaches with crystal clear sea water and soft white sand. As far as the eye could see, looks blue sky meets the blue sea on a flat line limit. Coconut palm trees waving in the wind chime to the rhythm of the waves, making the atmosphere was peaceful and calm.