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Introduce my name is Yoga Swanda Gautama, just call me Yoga. I set up this Blog BackPacker with a goal to introduce more Indonesian tourism.
Indonesia is a country of islands that have natural beauty, cultural and culinary delights. It is a choice that is right for you to make Indonesia as your destination. Because you will not only enjoy the beauty of nature only. But you can create your own adventure is very exciting.
You may already know Bali, as a beautiful island. In Indonesia there is still a beautiful place than Bali.
Okay, I'll take you "walk" to some beautiful places in Indonesia.

Bali - The Tourist Paradise

Bali is one island in Indonesia, the most famous in the international. Many of the tourist who come to Bali only to bask on the beach, its beautiful beaches, most of them come from Australia.
Bali is small island, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, Lombok island. With 2.5 million people are Hindu majority, made the island by a dense population. Indonesia is not only people who are living there. There are also Chinese, Arabic, India a number of more or less permanent visitors amongst the Westerners in Bali. Because the Balinese culture has its own uniqueness.
Bali, the perfect destination for all ages offers something for everyone. Bali offers not just various customs but also various "adrenalin pump" parks. Amusements interesting widely available in Bali, with something new every time. The number of offshore and inland attraction are on the rise, because many tourists want them.
This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern shopping facilities with the beautiful and rich heritage and past. After white water rafting that has been getting popularity in Bali, comes offshore or ocean rafting raft. The more adventurous type of entertainment has now become an alternative sport for tourists. While still popular rafting trip in the event Ayung, Telaga WAJA, Unda Rivers, etc. which tourists can refresh their mind by watching beautiful scenery along the route. They are not enough, some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the west side while the other islands in the east side is wonderful for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.
Bali's unique culture. People say that the Balinese people have reached self-content. Balinese people are proud they have a Hindu culture that is unique to the progress of Islam, the dominant religion throughout Indonesia. This is still reflected in day to day life and can be seen in various ceremonies, Balinese festivals and magnificent temples and palaces. Bali skilled artisans, particularly in woodcarving and fashioning objects of tortoiseshell and of gold, silver and other metals.
Bali recorded for their traditional dances, which vary from gamelan music and their skills in weaving cloth of gold and silver thread, songkets, as well as for embroidering silk and cotton clothing. Woodcarvings and stone, paintings, modern and traditional and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are available in shops and galleries throughout the island.
As for recreation, there is no lack of options. Nature walk, horseback riding, diving, surfing - even bungy jumping and white water rafting - await the adventurous here.
Bali has a tropical climate all year. Hovers temperatures average around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. It's dry season and wet-dry from April to September and wet from October to March, but it can rain at any time throughout the year and even during the rainy season is likely to pass quickly. In general, May to August are the best months in Bali. At the time of the year the climate is likely to be cold and rainy season lightest. Around the coast, sea breezes temper the heat and as we move to our rural areas also increased so that the altitude works to keep things cool. This can be very cold in the highlands and a warm sweater can be a good idea in mountain villages like Kintamani or Bedugul.
Ritual Ceremony
Each stage of Balinese life is marked by a series of ceremonies and rituals known as Manusa Yadnya. Contribution to the rich, varied and active life the average Balinese leads. There are ceremonies for every stage of Balinese life but often the last cremation ceremony is the biggest. A Balinese cremation can be an incredible, spectacular, colorful, noisy and exciting event. In fact, it often take so long to set that holocaust years have passed since the death. During that time the body is temporarily buried. Of course a day should be chosen for the cremation and since large cremation can be very expensive business many less wealthy people may take the opportunity to join in the burning of large dead and send them on their way at the same time. Brahmans, however, must be cremated immediately.
In addition as an opportunity for Balinese noise and confusion is a fine opportunity to observe the incredible energy the Balinese put into creating real works of art are totally ephemeral. Many more than one body will be burned in combustion. The body was brought from the cemetery (or the deceased's home if it's an 'immediate' cremation) to the cremation ground in a high, multi-tiered tower made of bamboo, paper, string, tinsel, silk, cloth, mirrors, flowers and things other bright and colorful that we can know about. Tower on the shoulders of a group of people, depending on the size of the group the importance of the deceased and with the size of the tower. At the funeral of a former king's high priest may require hundreds of men to tote the tower.

Yogyakarta - Never Ending Asia!

Yogyakarta or Yogyakarta is a province located in the area of Java. Yogyakarta is a special area. So called because of Yogyakarta is still led by a king, a double as the governor's formal office. Yogyakarta also has a distinctive culture. Culture that developed in the Java city of Yogyakarta is very moderate. Fusion between the ancient culture with jawa jawa modern. Therefore, developing the arts in Yogyakarta is very rapid. Jogja so as to grow the city's unique culture. In addition, Yogyakarta is also known as a city of education, because many students from all over India to come to Yogyakarta. This makes Jogja also has a diversity of cultures. Joga not wrong if India also referred to as small.

Many tourist attractions we can visit in Yogyakarta, such as:

The king's palace. Is home to the king and his family. This palace is located in the center of Yogyakarta, where the field on the front and back. This field is often used as a ceremonial kingdom. Jogja palace is a renewal of the Islamic kingdom of Mataram. This form of palace is very unique and magnificent. When this palace also functions as a museum and theater arts bred, such as dance, puppet shows and other cultures.
Around the palace there are also some attractions that can be visited, such as horse-drawn carriage museum, batik handicraft center, and shoping center known by the name of Malioboro Street.
Malioboro Street is the name of a road that extends north palace. Both the edge of this street is used as a place to sell goods typical of the city of Yogyakarta, handicrafts such as leather, shoes, sock, puppet. Crafts include wood carving and sculpture, crafts such as cloth a beautiful batik cloth and some other crafts. At night the way this function is not changed as a place to sell more goods. But the center of traditional culinary food jogja, who is famous gudeg. Gudeg made from young jackfruit fruit, eggs, chicken and beef are treated with spices , giving rise to a delicious taste.
Yogyakarta also has some famous landscape of the Tugu / Monument, which symbolizes the center of Yogyakarta palace and Mt Merapi in the north edge. There is also Prambanan Temple, which is a Hindu Temple, where there is relief on the walls tells the story of Ramayana.
There are also Pakualaman Palace, north of Yogyakarta Palace, which is representative of the king of Yogyakarta. And many other buildings which the landscape of the city Yogyakarta.
In the south there are beaches and overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean directly to the. With the wave of large, such as The Beach, this beach in the range of clean white sand, where we can play there. We can also get around the beach with the horse-drawn carriage.
In addition to The Beach, there are other beaches very beautiful, such as Baron Beach, Krakal Beach, Parangkusumo Beach and several other beautiful beaches.
Jogja one specialty most preferred by the tourist, both domestic and international tourist , the cheaper the cost. Jogja have many hotel with a very cheap price. Food in the Jogja is also famous with the cheap price. Jogja is suitable for the back packer who not bring much money. Many tourist who felt happier after a visit to Jogja, because it Jogja also has a motto: Never Ending Asia!

The Beauty of Sumatra Culture

WEST SUMATRA - Pesona Bukit Barisan and Unique Culture

Geographically, West Sumatra Province has approximately 49,778 square kilometers wide, located between 0o 54 'North Latitude and 3o 30' South Latitude and between 98o 36 'and 101o 53'. with temperature ranging between 22o C and 32o C and rainfall is 2289 mm per year.
West Sumatra is one of the most beautiful regions in Indonesia. It is mountainous and divided by three valleys. There are beautiful lakes and spectacular volcanoes. But Minangkabau land is very special and the most friendly population group of Indonesia. They love to talk with visitors and will tell us about their unique society. If a visitor tries to understand the culture and Minang traditions he will soon find himself part of the clan. He will be invited as guests to their home - a unique way to become acquainted with the life of Indonesia. They will show us the people and customs they describe.
Land in Minangkabau, West Sumatra has a different culture, which distinguishes from the other islands. A land of scenic beauty with blue green lakes and mountains, West Sumatra's center of culture and tourism in Bukittinggi is high, in the northern provincial capital of Padang. Most prominent in the landscape is the horn-shaped roof of a house nestled in the Coconut Groves. The name Minangkabau means triumphant buffalo. This community and family life based on the matrilineal system, which groups around mosques and traditional houses. Because it is the woman who has a property, the people known as the favorite and entrepreneurship. Traveling is considered a sign of success and therefore many of them were found "wander" (emigrated) to other parts of the country.
This is evidence that many Minang or Padang restaurants, serving very spicy food, in all major cities in Indonesia. People are friendly and fluent in the poetic style of speech and ceremonies. Events of the festival colorful.
West Sumatra has a coastline that is located in the capital. In rural areas is a high mountain range, which dip to the beautiful valley and lake. Among them is the remains of the old Kingdom of minangkabau Pagaruyung, (art center for silver, hand weaving, embroidery and woodcarving).

Mentawai ISLAND - The Perfect Place To Get Experience Culture
Located in the central Indian Ocean, 150 km and takes 9 hours trip from Padang, West Sumatra-Mentawai glowing with all the nature spirits and make it a place of extremes out of the hectic life. Mentawai is the natural habitat for 16 endemic species, and some of them categorized as endangered species, for example Simakobu monkey (simias concolor-eat leaf as primary food).
When this category of community life as a Mentawai heritage from the times of Neolithic and they believe in a strong spirit of nature, to their lives is influenced by nature. They believe that nature is the center of life. All attributes make native Mentawai a perfect place for a cultural experience, here you will see a very interesting culture and customs, such as traditional cloth, art, music and way of life. Reflects all the attributes are natural to their culture.
Tattoos are one of the most important symbol for Mentawai people, who reflect maturity, manhood and status. Painting the body of this inherit from their ancestors. Tattoo ink that is made from natural leaf.
Between Surfers, Mentawai is the best place to meet their needs and challenges natures beauty. Beach offers one of the highest waves in the world, 3 to 4 meters, totally challenge your gut. Once you have grounded yourself in this island paradise hidden, next you will paddle to the world's best surfing. Dont call your self Surfer if you havent Mentawais ride waves said most of the claims experience for the surfer to surf in the Mentawai
There are four ultimate diving spot here in Mentawai, Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai (Pagai north) and South Pagai (Pagai south). You can find great waves here year-round, but the best waves are during dry season, March to October. Make sure you have the gut to find all the glassy waves, because the best way to surf you have the right experience is the extraordinary find themselves.