Indonesian New Guinea: West Papua Guides

Indonesian New Guinea: West Papua/Irian Jaya (Periplus Adventure Guides)

Indonesian Culture

Indonesia Irian Jaya

Product Description
The Periplus Adventure Guides do precisely what great travel books should do -- make you want to get up and go! Periplus adventure guides show you how to get there, and then help make the absolute most out of your stay, leaving no stone unturned, and no beach, no fine restaurant or mountain trail untried. With detailed, up-to-date maps, photographs -- both new and archival -- personal recommendations, and inside tips from expert authors, these guides go well beyond the usual travel fare. In one of the last untamed places on Earth, West Papua's snow-capped peaks tower above steaming rainforests and serene beaches stretch along the beautiful coastline. Whether you lounge on the white beaches of Biak, or trek around Wamena, West Papua offers the ultimate travel adventure. This is the most complete guide to West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya) ever produced. Hundreds of pages of travel tips and dozens of lively articles cover every aspect of the island's history and geography, offering friendly travel advice on rarely visited locations. Detailed maps of every town and area of West Papua are included, along with personal recommendations from our expert authors on how to get around, where to stay and eat, and how to get the best value for your money.

Art of Indonesia

Art of Indonesia

Art of Indonesia
Art Indonesia Collections
Product Description
By weaving together Javanese art, stunning landscapes, and performances by national artists, this visually splendid film introduces viewers to the myths and rituals that have permeated Indonesian culture for the past 1,000 years.

Indonesia Reservations Season 2 Episode 8

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 2 - Episode 8: Indonesia
Indonesia Reservation 2 Eps 8
Indonesia Reservation Collections

Product Description
The irreverent and irascible Anthony Bourdain is out of the kitchen, out of the hotel, past the tourists, and headed out for culinary adventure. He's on a globe-hopping journey, hitting the streets in search of authentic flavors and experiences. Willing to go anywhere and try anything,- Anthony- featured exclusively on Travel Channel - is out to experience destinations from the streets and local point of view. With food as his passport, Anthony gains entry to cultures around the world: with No Reservations. Episode 8: Anthony Bourdain is undertaking a culinary journey of epic proportions. He is traveling to Indonesia to not only experience the delicious cuisine and beautiful culture, but also to figure out exactly what it is that makes foreigners want to "go bamboo." This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Visit Singapore

The Merlion





The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.


Designed by Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium, the lion head represents the lion spotted by Prince Sang Nila Utama when he re-discovered Singapura in 11 AD, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning “sea” in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village

http://www.visitsingapore.com

Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico





Mexico’s capital is practically a country unto itself. Its more than 22 million residents – known as chilangos – can be forgiven for thinking that their colossal city is Mexico. There is more food, more art, more music, more shopping, more history, and certainly more traffic in Mexico City than the rest of the country combined.

http://www.mexico.com

Visit Acapulco, Mexico

Acapulco, Mexico





Acapulco is back. In the 1980s and ’90s, many travelers had written off the “Pearl of the Pacific” as a tacky vestige of Love Boat-era excess and Spring Break hedonism. But after a billion-dollar makeover and an influx of investors, Acapulco is enjoying a second life as an upscale retreat for savvy Mexican and international tourists.

http://www.mexico.com

Badak Bercula Satu

Badak bercula satu
Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon





Ujung Kulon merupakan salah satu taman nasional dan lokasi konservasi alam terindah di dunia. Di lokasi ini, kita dapat melihat keindahan hutan tropis. Badak bercula satu merupakan primadona daya tarik dari lokasi ini. Jika kita cukup bersabar, kita mungkin dapat melihatnya. Lokasi ini terdiri atas beberapa pulau kecil, beberapa di antaranya adalah pulau Peucang, Handeuleum, Panaitan, dan gunung Honje. Ciri khas taman nasional ini adalah perannya sebagai tempat berkembangbiaknya berbagai jenis hewan yang dilindungi, misalnya badak jawa, rusa, menjangan, banteng, primate, babi hutan, kucing hutan, lemur, dan berbagai jenis burung. Kawasan ini dapat dicapai melalui desa Panimbangan atau melalui jalan laut dengan perahu menuju pulau Peucang, Handeuleum, atau pulau Panaitan. Ujung Kulon telah dilengkapi dengan berbagai sarana jaringan telekomunikasi, listrik, dan air bersih. Sarana pariwisata seperti penginapan, pusat informasi, pemandu wisata, dan sarana transportasi juga telah tersedia. UNESCO telah menyatakan bahwa area Ujung Kulon merupakan situs cagar alam dunia.

www.bantentourism.info