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Layanan Shuttle Big Bird Jakarta Terbaik dan Populer

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Big Bird Airport Shuttle merupakan salah satu inovasi terbaru dari Blue Bird Group yang memang menyediakan layanan shuttle (travel) bus dengan rute perjalanan ke bandara dengan tawaran harga yang terjangkau. Selain itu, Big Bird Airport Shuttle atau memang lebih dikenal dengan nama Big Bird JAC atau Jabodetabek Airport Connexion adalah layanan shuttle bus bandara yang memang dikembangkan langsung oleh PT Blue Bird tbk.

Layanan ini bertujuan memfasilitasi pengguna Blue Bird yang memang membutuhkan transportasi dengan tarif terjangkau. Jadi, untuk kemudahan para penggunanya maka Big Bird Airport Shuttle ini juga menyediakan rute strategis yang bisa Anda gunakannya nantinya yaitu dengan rute dari hotel dan pusat perbelanjaan hingga menuju ke Bandara Soekarno Hatta ataupun sebaliknya.

Big Bird Jakarta ini diluncurkan tepatnya pada Mei 2007 dan inovasi layanan tersebut merupakan salah satu bagian dari upaya Blue Bird Group sehingga bisa menghadirkan pelayanan terbaik yang lebih nyaman serta mudah dijangkau oleh para penggunanya. Selain memang meningkatkan pelayanan yang ditawarkan maka Big Bird Airport Shuttle ini juga berfokus untuk mengedepankan budaya dalam melayani para penumpang agar dapat lebih puas dan terpenuhi dengan baik. Bahkan, seluruh kru juga berkomitmen agar dapat selalu memberikan pelayanan yang baik sesuai dengan moto ANDAL yang memiliki arti yaitu seperti Aman, Nyaman, Mudah dan juga Personalized. 

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Fasilitas dan Layanan Terbaik Dari Big Bird Shuttle Bandara

Nah, jika Anda memang memerlukan jasa transportasi menuju Bandara Soekarno Hatta maka Big Bird Shuttle Bandara ini bisa Anda pilih. Kini, layanan Big Bird Airport Shuttle ini memang telah tersedia di Terminal kedatangan 1,2 dan 3. Selain itu, dalam waktu 9 bulan sejak pada awal beroperasi, dimana Big Bird Shuttle ini juga telah menyediakan berbagai rute perjalanan sehingga dapat memudahkan para penumpang untuk memilih lokasi turun.

Beberapa rute yang ditawarkan yang menghubungkan langsung dengan Bandara Soekarno Hatta yaitu dengan are Jatinegara, Blok M, Bekasi Barat, Thamrin City, Tanah Abang, Kalibata, Gambir hingga Jakarta Kota.

Kemudian bagaimana dengan layanan dan fasilitas Big Bird Shuttle Bandara tersebut? Nah, sebagai informasi yang bermanfaat untuk Anda mengenai hal ini maka Anda bisa melihatnya disini. Dimana layanan Big Bird Shuttle Bandara ini memang telah diperkuat oleh para pengemudi yang sudah handal dan terlatih serta memiliki pula armada kendaraan yang terawat.

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Untuk jadwal beroperasinya maka Big Bird Shuttle Bandara ini mulai beroperasi pada pukul 06.00 hingga sampai pukul 23.00 WIB untuk setiap harinya. Selain itu, Big Bird Airport Shuttle ini juga menawarkan layanan bus reguler dan premium. Untuk bus regular akan memiliki kapasitas 24 kursi yang nantinya ditunjang dengan beberapa fasilitas terbaik seperti LED TV, koneksi WiFi, layanan bagasi hingga stopkontak. Sedangkan untuk bus premium akan hadir dengan kapasitas 12 kursi dan memiliki fasilitas terbaik juga seperti LED TV pribadi, meja lipat, WiFi, Stopkontak, toilet, layanan bagasi hingga minuman gratis. Untuk para penumpang bus premium nantinya juga akan dilayani langsung oleh seorang pramugara selama perjalanan. 

Alasan Menggunakan Big Bird Airport Shuttle

Seperti yang Anda ketahui dan lihat bahwa saat ini memang ada banyak sekali penyedia layanan transportasi khususnya ke Bandara Soekarno Hatta. Nah, jika bertanya mengenai mengapa harus menggunakan big Bird Shuttle Bandara maka jawabannya sangat mudah sekali. Dimana jika Anda memilih dan menggunakan Big Bird Shuttle Bandara ini maka harga yang ditawarkan oleh pihak perusahaan jauh lebih terjangkau dibandingkan dengan layanan transportasi lainnya.

Kemudian waktu keberangkatan juga terjadwal sehingga Anda bisa memilih waktu yang sesuai dengan waktu penerbangan Anda. Selanjutnya rute strategis sehingga ini bisa menjadi kemudahan bagi Anda untuk menentukan pilihan titik berangkat dan juga titik turun.

Apabila Anda memang tertarik dengan Big Bird Airport Shuttle ini maka Anda juga bisa melihat dan menikmati berbagai fasilitas dan layanan sehingga perjalanan Anda menjadi lebih menyenangkan, aman dan nyaman. Selain itu, untuk melakukan pemesanan tiket Big Bird Airport Shuttle juga sangat mudah sekali, dimana Anda bisa melakukan pemesanan hanya melalui Traveloka app atau alamat resmi Traveloka. 

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A Healthy Guide for Your Holiday in Bali

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A Healthy Guide for Your Holiday in Bali

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Exotic, alluring, romantic and appealing: These, and many other adjectives over the decades have been used to describe the island paradise that is Bali. Laying in the Indian Ocean, one of the thousands of islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago, the island has an allure, charm, and lifestyle that draws millions of visitors to its shores every year.

Bali holidays have also become increasingly popular with visitors seeking healthy holiday options. Fine dining restaurants, relaxing spas, or a stay at a Yoga or fitness retreat are becoming increasingly popular. The following are a few ideas on how to make the most of your first visit, and how to avoid the dreaded Bali-belly.

1. Bali Health Retreat Packages

A stay in a fitness retreat in Bali can provide all the attractions of a hotel holiday and more. Stunning white-sand beaches trips to visit the many attractions, and organized hiking and biking outings, are combined with fitness rooms, health clubs, saunas, Pilates and Yoga classes, and healthy dining. All designed to improve the wellbeing of mind and body.

2. Consider a Spa Hotel Break

If you’ve enjoyed one of those short spa breaks at home, you’ll have an idea of what to expect. Bali spa treatments include hot-stone massages, deep-tissue massages, sports injury massages, and the famous Thai massage. Other therapies include Ayurveda (a traditional Hindu massage using oils), mud baths, a sauna, steam room, and reflexology and hydrotherapy treatments.

3. Fasting and Detox Retreats

If you’re looking to give your spiritual and emotional well-being a bit of a boost, consider a holiday in one of Bali’s growing numbers of fasting and detox retreats. Although fasting and detoxing have become increasingly popular in the West during the last two decades, it is an Asian culture based on nature, which has been a part of Eastern life for hundreds of years. Fasting is not just about food. It can mean abstinence from smoking, alcohol, sex, speaking, and company, as well as food.

If you have recently given up overindulgence in alcohol, tobacco or other stimulants, but are struggling with the after-effects, a visit to a detox retreat will help cleanse the body of those stubborn hangers-on. A properly monitored detox fast can help reduce acidity and inflammation and remove chemical residues, contaminants, and cravings. It is a great way to reset the clock for a fitter, healthier, more active you in the future.

4. Happy Holidays

Not everyone is inclined to spa hotels and health retreats. Many just want an enjoyable holiday exploring everything Bali has to offer, free of any of those health issues that can be waiting to strike. Stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea are the most prevalent health problems travelers the world over suffer when visiting holiday destinations. For some, just a change of diet can bring on a period of ‘the trots’, which usually disappears in a day or two. For others, hospital stays and intravenous drips can ruin that holiday of a lifetime. Here are a few things to consider when you are out and about.

5. Choosing Where You Eat

Whether in your hotel, out sightseeing, or on the beach, only ever drink bottled water. While dining in your hotel is usually trouble-free, when out and about take care where you eat. The high temperatures mean raw fish and meat sitting in trays for long periods waiting to be cooked, are open to attack from bugs and flies. When visiting the loo, make sure hands are scrupulously washed for the same reason. Choose local cafes, bars, and restaurants that are busy. It indicates a high turnover of products and a popular eatery. Look around and note what other patrons are eating, and what dishes seem most popular. If you want to sample local dishes, do it in your hotel’s restaurant, or a local restaurant that has been recommended.

6. Steer Clear of Arak

Acting the seasoned traveler, and insisting on sampling the local cuisine, wines, spirits and, beers is fine when you’re absolutely sure what you’re doing. In Bali, the local rice wine is a case in point. Available everywhere, some Arak, poorly distilled by local businesses, has claimed the lives of tens of tourists due to contamination by methanol. If you must try it, ask for a glass in your hotel, but never in local bars or restaurants.

7. Care When Visiting Macaque Monkeys

They may look cute, cuddly and friendly, but they are wild animals. Keep your distance, their claws are sharp and teeth strong, and you are likely to get scratched or bitten if they can’t get what they want. In that event, a trip to the nearest doctor to get the wound treated and disinfected is a must, if you don’t want to risk very real health problems.

The Little Things to Take Note

Make sure your travel insurance covers you for motorcycle or scooter hire, and extreme sports such as paragliding or jet-skiing.

If you want to get a tattoo, ask around for recommendations. Finally, don’t forget to use the sunblock, and go home refreshed, relaxed and healthy, from your Bali experience.

Indonesia

Pengen ke Jakarta? Coba Jajal Apartemen Murah Ini

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Bagi mereka yang mendapat pekerjaan di Jakarta, Indonesia atau sekedar berlibur, yang belum mengetahui seluk beluk kota metropolitan ini secara detil, tentu yang pertama harus dicari adalah di mana akan tinggal selama bekerja atau liburan di ibukota. Tidak masalah buat mereka yang memang asli orang Betawi dan punya warisan tanah di mana-mana. Atau mereka yang punya banyak saudara yang tinggal di Jakarta. Namun bagaimana dengan mereka yang sama sekali tidak kenal Jakarta dan belum pernah menginjakkan kakinya di kota besar ini?

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Jakarta memang menjanjikan banyak hal, khususnya buat mereka yang belum pernah ke sana. Untuk memulai kehidupan baru, yang harus dicari pertama kali adalah tempat tinggal yang terjangkau, strategis, dan bisa menampung sesuai dengan kapasitas orang (khususnya yang sudah berumah tangga dan punya anak). Membeli rumah (landed house) di kota ini membutuhkan biaya yang besar, walaupun rumah bekas. Apartemen adalah solusinya. Dan di Jakarta banyak apartemen-apartemen murah dengan harga yang cukup terjangkau yang bisa dipilih.

Misalnya, kalau kerja di daerah Jakarta Utara, ada Aston Marina Ancol. Ini daerah yang sangat strategis buat yang mau main-main ke Dufan atau menjajal wisata kuliner di Kelapa Gading. Harganya cukup terjangkau per malamnya, hanya sekitar 500 ribu. Selain itu, fasilitasnya juga lengkap mulai dari WiFi, kafe, kolam renang, restoran dan sebagainya.

Melipir ke tengah sedikit, ada Batavia Apartemen yang berlokasi di Bendungan Hilir. Di daerah sini dekat dengan pusat perbelanjaan grosir terbesar se-Asia Tenggara alias Tanah Abang. Harga yang ditawarkan berkisar 1,450,000 dengan kamar yang cukup luas dan nyaman.

Mau yang lebih ke pusat lagi? Ada Ascott Kuningan yang lokasinya di Kuningan. Tempatnya premium dengan harga yang juga premium. Sayangnya, daerah sini terkenal dengan macetnya. Apalagi kalau jam masuk dan pulang kantor. Meski di kawasan lain juga macet, namun belum ada yang “mengalahkan” kemacetan Kuningan. Namun tidak perlu khawatir,  bagi yang kuat jalan kaki, di sekitar sini banyak sekali pusat-pusat perbelanjaan premium dan grosir yang bisa diakses tanpa harus naik kendaraan.

Lainnya adalah Morrissey Hotel Residence. Lokasinya di Jl. Wahid Hasyim, Menteng. Ini daerah yang lumayan “ramah” dari sisi kepadatan jalannya. Dibanding Sudirman dan Kuningan, lokasi di sini cocok buat mereka yang “anti kemacetan”.  Daerah lain yang cukup ramah jalan rayanya adalah Lite Rooms Kebagusan City. Lokasinya di Pasar Minggu. Hanya saja, kalau yang doyan belanja, di daearah sini tidak terlalu banyak mal. Paling dekat adalah Pejanten Village. Dan apartemen lain yang bisa dipertimbangkan adalah Ra Simatupang, yang berlokasi di Jl. TB Simatupang. Kawasan distrik bisnis yang “baru lahir” ini memang masih belum terlalu macet dibanding lainnya. Pusat hiburannya ada Cilandak Town Square alias Citos. Di daearah sini juga ada Kyo Serviced Apartement. Cocok buat mereka yang berkantor di TB Simatupang.

Mau coba di Jakarta Barat? Ada Somerset Berlian Jakarta yang lokasinya di Permata Hijau. Meski berada di perbatasan dengan Tangerang, namun lokasi di sini cukup premium juga. Banyak kantor dan pusat hiburan di sini. Yang kerjanya di Tangerang atau bandara Soekarno -Hatta pun cocok kalau ambil apartemen di sini. Termasuk juga kalau menyewa di Gloria Suites Grogol. Harganya bahkan hanya sekitar 350 ribu per malam.

So, banyak apartemen murah di Jakarta yang bisa dipilih sesuai bujet maupun lokasi. Yang terpenting adalah apakah yang menjadi kebutuhan dasar penyewanya: kedekatan dengan tempat aktifitas, biaya yang lebih murah, atau kenyamanan lingkungan. You decide it! Selamat memiih!

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Pecel Winongo, A Must Try Food for Your Local Tounge!

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Ask every Javanese in Indonesia you meet. Most of them must be very familiar with “Pecel”. Yes, this is a quite popular traditional salad, especially in Java. I myself like Pecel most!

Pecel Pincuk Winongo Panderman at Sulfat Branch

Unlike various fresh fruits and vegetables with mayonnaise sauce, this one consists of mixed boiled vegetables dressed with peanut sauce. Can you just imagine how it tastes? But the sweet peanut sauce can be spicy too, depending on your request in case you want some chilies added on your Pecel dressing. And just like other Indonesian dishes, this one is also served with rice.

No, you don’t need to take the rice yourself from the bowl. Pecel comes with steamed rice or compressed rice cake called Lontong or Ketupat. There are also some additions like tempeh, tofu, perkedel, potatoes, bakwan jagung and rempeyek or kerupuk. Is those stuff sound unfamiliar for you non Indonesian people? Don’t worry, be happy. All you need to do is just finish your Pecel. And if you usually take a light meal for your breakfast, a portion of Pecel is possibly enough. But, the taste of peanut sauce may call you back another day.

Well, that was a brief introduction about Pecel. What I am going to tell you is my favorite breakfast meal when I was in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. It is one of the places where Pecel actually origins from. And just like everyone, I joined others to taste the legendary Pecel Winongo at Jalan Panderman, Malang, Indonesia.

Guess what? This street food stall is always crowded. As I remember there was no chair or table provided so customers could enjoy their breakfast on the spot. Instead, everyone bought the Pecel on the go. People even seemed not to mind to wait in line at holidays for this tasty breakfast.

Pecel Pincuk Winongo Panderman at Sulfat Branch

I actually like to avoid the crowd, but Pecel Winongo seemed to be my dirty exception. Unlike other foods served on a plate completed with a fork and spoon, this one was packed with banana leaves, called pincuk. I do not know what others think but I could still feel the fresh aroma of the leaves, adding more taste to the dish.

It was totally not an extravagance. The content itself was also humble with some standard vegetables for Pecel like bean sprouts, long beans and spinach. The rice and vegetables were poured with the delicious peanut sauce. The spices had a sweet taste with the soft nut texture. But actually, the seller also offers another taste of peanut sauce, the spicy one. Both taste great. They even provide compressed Pecel Winongo peanut sauce, so customers can make their own Pecel at home with any vegetable addition they like and melt the sauce with some water.

Some other additional complementariness’ are also available. Take for example tempeh and crispy rempeyek. There are also friend eggs, meat satay, empal and so on. No wonder, a packed of Pecel Winongo could keep my stomach full until the afternoon meal.

You know what? I have just got new information that Pecel Winongo opens a new branch at Jalan Sulfat, Malang, Indonesia. It means the stall is quite close to where I live. So, are you going to wait for my next review or try this traditional Javanese cuisine yourself?

Pecel Pincuk Winongo Panderman at Sulfat Branch

Location:

Pecel Winongo Sulfat

Address: Komp. Ruko Taman Sulfat, Jl. Sulfat No.7, Purwantoro, Blimbing, Kota Malang, Jawa Timur 65126, Indonesia

Phone: +62 821-4135-8709

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pecelwinongosulfat/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pecelwinongo_sulfat/

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A First Time Traveler’s Guide To Indonesia

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Indonesia is known to be one of the most beautiful and diverse places on earth. Although it has many features worthy of visiting, the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Indonesia as a travel destination is Bali. Bali is an island that has everything: sandy beaches, mighty volcanoes, rainforests, beautiful rice terraces, amazing culture and friendly, smiling people that are truly happy to have you as their guests. Yes, Bali is the perfect destination to visit. But there are some things you need to know before you pack your things and go.

Choose your season carefully

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There are two seasons on Bali – dry season from April till October and a rainy season from November till March. The dry season is when most tourists visit Bali. The most crowded months are Jun, July and August (and most expensive). The rainy season has its charm as well. Although it would rain heavily most of the days it can also be perfect for enjoying the beauty of waterfalls which are exceptionally breathtaking this time of the year.

Be careful what you pay for

Although your staying in Bali will prove to be rather cheap there are still some things you have to pay attention to. Your first encounter with Bali upon arrival at the airport would be finding transportation to your residence. There will be many taxi drivers offering their services but do resist. They can charge you twice as much as normal price for the ride. Instead, go to the official taxi counter. You can pay upfront the official price at the counter. It goes for everything in Bali. Always try to use public transportation (whether it is a bus or a boat) as they have official rates and are almost twice cheaper than others.

Choosing a residence

Bali offers you a great variety of places to stay. From classy hotels, luxurious villas, cheaper hostels to private residences. A hotel can offer you many contents, but if you are more for a quiet luxury of your own place it is better to rent a villa. There are many beautiful Bali accommodation to rent that is suited at the beachfront with breathtaking swimming pools and wonderfully arranged spaces for your leisure and enjoyment. You will have an advantage of making your own plans, prepare your own food, and many other things. You can always find accommodation with your own standards in Bali.

Food

One thing is for sure – you won’t starve in Bali. There is a great choice of restaurants and variety of food you can choose from. Local cuisine is exquisite, but if you are in for something less exotic you can find great choice of western dishes, vegetarian or vegan food. Do bear in mind that all places have a certain dress code and you can’t go to a restaurant wearing only your swimming suit, your shoulders and knees have to be covered (especially if you are a woman).

Culture

Culture is everywhere in Bali, where ever you look. Religion is a very big part of the culture here and you need to be respectful when religion is in question. Be quiet bystander during ceremonies and obey rules when visiting temples. Also be careful not to step on prayer offerings to gods that can be found anywhere in form of woven baskets with flowers or banana leaves squares with small portions of rice on them. Make sure your shoulders and knees are always covered.

If you prepare your travel to Bali upfront and do your homework right, you will find your stay there an adventure of a lifetime and you may find yourself returning there many times to explore Bali some more.

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The Great Taste at “Desa Wisata Bebek Mebaris” Ubud Bali

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Foodlovers, have you ever visited Ubud Bali, Indonesia? Not yet? Wow, where have you been? Just kidding! Bali is well known as the beautiful place and island. You can visit Bali anytime and you will never feel bored. Some people comments about Bali: where every day is a holiday. You can find anything from the top to toe. Bali is a lovable island that still keeps their tradition well and they want to show to the tourism that Bali is unique and culture very well. That is the reason why people in Bali always wear their traditional clothes and they still follow their religion and trust in their daily life activities. Once you visit Bali and you will never want to go away from this place. Besides the beautiful scenery, you can also find so many delicious foods.

What kind of food can you find there? Too many. “Ayam Betutu”, “Lawar Kuwir”, “Serombotan”, “Nasi Jinggo”, “Nasi Tepeng”, “Sate Lilit”, you name it. If you love to eat traditional food in Bali then you can visit Ubud. Ubud is well known as the tourism village that will show you the green and fresh air. You can find many traditional villas with nature atmosphere, no one that can stay away from this homey place. In Ubud Bali, you can also taste the delicious food such as duck and prawn. They have a good place named “Desa Wisata Bebek Mebaris” (nickname: “Dewi Bebaris”). You should visit that village and feel the taste of the best duck and the great prawn that ever been! Dewi Bebaris is the culinary spot in Ubud that really famous. Many tourists from around the world and place in Indonesia that come to Bali also visit that village just to eat.

What would you find over there? In Dewi Bebaris, you will find “Bale Udang”, “Bebek Raja” and other restaurants inside that you should not be missed. Besides that, you can also find the outdoor activities that you can enjoy together with your family or partners. If you want to update your Instagram by taking some pictures or just get your relax time, then you should go there. Too many instragramable spots that you should try. Including the duck show. You may not find the other duck show on other places in Bali or even at your hometown.

Missing the traditional feeling that full of rice field? Why don’t visit this tourism village? You can even try to feed the duck and have good interaction with them. The staff also gives the guests who come here with good hospitality as their service. If you come to Bale Udang you can try to eat Fried Flying Gourami Fish, Honey Grilled Prawn, and Fried Roll Fermented Cassava. All of those three foods are special. They give their special recipe so that the ingredients can absorb well to the inside. When you visit the Bebek Raja restaurant then you can eat Fried Crispy Duck and “Bebek Lalah Ubud“. Special menu from this restaurant is all about duck. They can cook the duck with good style and make the taste become so unique, delicious and melted on your mouth. All of the meals that they have are delicious. One is never enough to satisfy your hunger.

Fried Flying Gourami Fish

Honey Grilled Prawn

Full of meals? Then try to play some games for your refreshing childhood moment. Desa Wisata Bebek Mebaris also has traditional games originally from Indonesia. The place is located at “Kebun Pisang”. You can just ask their staff when you want to play it. They have “Enggrang”, “Bakiak” and others traditional games. You can try to play them outdoor and on the playground of Kebun Pisang.

Fried Roll Fermented Cassava

For their opening hours, you can come from 11 AM to 11 PM every day. For the big spaces then you can order first to their service so that they can prepare for the spot special for you. On Sunday they also have fun day theme. Enjoy the outdoor picnic on Kebun Pisang in between eating your meal or chit-chat with your beloved one. Don’t miss to try special package, Bebek Raja, that consist of three different menus such as Fried Duck package, Lalah Duck package and also Timbungan Duck package. Just grab every single promo that they have. If you love to stay out the door; then they also give live music performance. Enjoy the sounds of the fresh air on the green grass there.

Fried Crispy Duck

Bebek Lalah Ubud

Today, finding the green and natural place like on homey village become a rare thing but you can find all here. You don’t need to walk away to enjoy all the things you need. You can stay in the good village with choose of type. You can play on the playground with the fresh water. You can walk on the rice field and get the fresh air every single day. Your holiday will never enough at Ubud Bali. And of course, don’t forget to try their best snack for your tea time. Each of them is delicious and made with love. When you come here, do not just let anything disturb you. If you always feel busy with your job and do not have free time then you should come here for your relaxing moment. You can get back your energy. Remember that the holiday is not only about the mall and shopping only. You need to give good energy to your soul.

Desa Wisata Bebek Mebaris is such a great choice to enjoy Bali. After eating the choice of food there then you can travel around Ubud. Just make sure you bring your sweater because the weather is cold enough. You can enjoy driving the traditional boat and enjoying the natural river there. No one that can change the sophistication feeling with the money while staying there. Bali is everything that you need to visit. The best time to visit this place is in your free time. You may feel crowded at weekend but when you book first then there will always available free space for you to sit. Play the water and enjoy the relaxing moment with your beloved one will be so precious.

Location:

Desa Wisata Bebek Mebaris (Dewi Bebaris)

Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Peliatan, Ubud, Peliatan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia

Phone: +62 361 978754
Website: www.dewibebaris.com / www.baleudang.com
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Relaxing Holiday: 3 Amazing Destinations of the Far East

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Relaxing Holiday: 3 Amazing Destinations of the Far East

Exotic cities, people, and lifestyles – the Far East is a unique mixture of radically different cultures, all put together into a lively, crowded but charming melting pot. Whether you visit its large cities or rural areas untouched by the ongoing urbanization, it is one of the most astonishing areas of the globe.

Bali

Known by nicknames such as the “Island of Peace” or the “Island of the Gods”, Bali is the most popular Indonesian tourist attractions, featuring great beaches, cultural heritage, tourist resorts and scenic beauties. The best-known destinations include the town of Ubud or the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, a water temple in the island’s interior.

Amazing Destinations of the Far East

A fabulous combination of beaches and resorts in Bali

Ubud is a great place for exploring the traditional Balinese lifestyle and customs, as well as cultural and religious traditions. A calm, tranquil town, it’s a place of many galleries and museums showcasing Balinese history, and a number of colorful local festivals takes place every year.

The Pura Ulun Danu Bratan or the Temple by the Lake, (as it is located on Lake Bratan) is an ancient Shivaite temple, surrounded by beautiful nature. Visitors can enjoy exploring the temple, learning more about Balinese history, or simply enjoy the landscape and the nearby Mount Batur, a popular climbing and hiking site.

Amazing Destinations of the Far East

Pura Bratan, one of Bali’s most iconic temples

Thailand

A jewel of Southeast Asia, Thailand’s tourism is developed enough to provide cozy tourist resorts, yet still wild enough for an off-the-beaten path wild adventure. Whether you explore its fine beaches in the south, or the mountain areas in the north, Thailand has plenty to offer. It’s cheap and delicious food, often sold on streets, will satisfy your craving for spicy food. Street vendors are everywhere, selling goods such as natural soaps, hand-dyed textiles, essential oils and even musical instruments.

Amazing Destinations of the Far East

A breath-taking view of Phi Phi islands

Thailand’s cities, such as Chiang Mai or Bangkok, are vibrant hives known for commerce, but the essence of Thai culture lies in its rural areas, where you can witness its rich wildlife from close range. For example, the Phi Phi islands, one of the country’s most popular resort areas, are a place where you can meet face to face with animals such as elephants or monkeys; especially on fun spots such as Monkey Beach or Maya Bay, offering a plethora of tourist entertainment facilities.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a multicultural metropolis, a city so vast that it’s a clashing point of different cultures, lifestyles and religions. A business center of Asia, airlines – who use it as a connection point – made it a popular stopover duty-free destination. It’s also a major health resort, offering a variety of treatments such as acupressure, aromatherapy, reflexology and various massages. Although it features some of the most impressive buildings in the world – such as the 118-storey International Commerce Center or the Central Plaza – there are plenty of parks, green spaces, and quiet areas to escape the crowded streets.

Amazing Destinations of the Far East

Hong Kong sunset cityscape

The best way to witness its amazing skyline is to head to Victoria Peak, a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. One of the city’s most famous attractions, visitors can enjoy the cityscape looking through telescopes. Large shopping centers such as the Peak Tower and the Peak Galleria are also located there.

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The Beauty of Bintan Island, Riau Archipelago

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Bintan is the biggest island in Riau Archipelago. It is located in the mouth of Malaka strain and one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia that becomes the most favorite tourist destination object. The tropical climate in Bintan Island makes the perfection of the island. It also has many beaches that become the tourist destination objects located in the strategic places and exotic climate. Beside the beautiful natural view of Bintan Island, it is also well known of the culture of Melayu.

The culture, tradition and the beautiful scenery become the tourist’s attraction in this Riau Archipelago. All of them give the best experience when visiting the Bintan Island.

Bintan Island
Bintan Island

Tourist Destination Objects in Bintan Island

Bintan Island offers many interesting tourists destinations, which you can choose, such as Bintan Resort. It is the main destination for many tourists, who come from all over the world, as it offers beautiful scenery of the natural beaches with white sand. When you visit Bintan resort, you can do many things there, such as having the following things.

Culinary tour

When you visit Bintan Island, particularly Bintan resort, you can try so many traditional foods available there. The most popular traditional food here is seafood. You will find so many seafood restaurants in Riau Archipelago, where you can enjoy fresh seafood in the restaurants, which face the sea while you enjoy the sunset there. It must be the best experience ever that you will not miss.

Bintan Food Parlour
Bintan Food Parlour

There are so many foods, which become the most favorite options for people from Bintan Island. They include crab, fish and the special one is “Gong – gong” or pearl snail (Strombus Canarium) that can only be found in Bintan Archipelago. When you visit the Island, you can enjoy this meal while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Activities

Bintan resort offers many five stars hotel with the best services and amenities, including the world class golf course that is designed by well-known international architect. You can enjoy playing golf with your friends or families there. It also offers many beaches and spas, where you can relax and escape from the routine. When you love to learn the culture, you can also visit some cultural heritage sites there.

Enjoying beauty of the sea is another activity to do. You can go diving or snorkeling; they give you the view of wonder under the sea. There are still so many activities, which you can do there, such as fishing, parasailing, and banana boating, windsurfing, etc.

City tour

Enjoying the city with the car that you can rent is the best idea to see the beautiful scenery of Bintan Island. City tour can also make you feel happy. You can rent the car or bus with a tour guide that can explain you about the tourist destinations that you and your group are going to visit.

Those are things, which you can do and see to spend your holiday in Bintan Island, Riau Archipelago. You can go there with a ferry ship or plane. When you visit there with the plane, you can go down in the Hang Nadim airport, Batam and then you continue your journey to Bintan Island with ferry.

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Bali Tourism from China to Rise in 2015

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Pura Dalem Agung Padantegal

Hoping to increase tourism to Bali in the coming year, Ctrip, a Chinese online tourism company, named Bali the best tourist destination. At an award ceremony on January 13th, the online company also doled out two more awards to Bali. They also received the Best Island Tourist Destination Award and the Best Overseas Tourism City Award.

Many Chinese officers and business people attend the event each year. This year the awards ceremony was held in Lijiang city in Yunnan province, China.

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Bali Dancers

Ctrip is an online marketing company, where tourists can book their vacations. The website offers cheap flights, hotels, train tickets, vacation packages and corporate travel. The site maintains over half of China’s tourism market online. They account for over 60,000,000 members and have over 30,000,000 user reviews. They are one of the biggest networks in China with over 70,000 hotels in China and 1,600 flight routes in the country. Internationally, they serve over 9,000 flight routes and 400,000 hotels in almost 200 countries.

“We hope these awards increase the number of tourists, particularly those from China, visiting Indonesia this year and in the years to come,” Indonesian Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said.

To focus on drawing more tourism from China, Arief Yaha stated that Bali will use online tools, like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube to attract more tourism to the island. The country will also begin to utilize platforms such as blogs to educate tourists on the benefits of travelling to Bali, like Bali’s amazing beaches and rich culture. The country will also use these platforms to broadcast travel deals and travel information to Chinese tourists.

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Karma Jimbaran Lounge

“As much as 70 percent of Chinese tourists get their information on Indonesia through the Internet. It is a challenge for the ministry to boost promotion strategies through digital media,” Yahya said after the awards ceremony.

Currently, almost 884,000 tourists from China visited Indonesia in 2014, between January and December. Chinese travelers spent on average around four to five days in Bali, and spent approximately $100 USD to $110 UDS per day for each day they spent there.

Soon, direct flights will be offered to Bali from China and Indonesia, making the island more accessible to the countries and more attractive for tourists. Both the ministry and the China National Tourism Administration will be attempting to get more tourists to both Indonesia and China by 2015. Their goal is to increase tourism to 2 million people by this time, more than doubling the number of Chinese tourists who visit Bali in a year. Bali is sure to become one Indonesia’s top tourism destination.

The Chinese tourism market has grown substantially in the past few years as living standards and personal incomes have risen in the country. Both outbound and inbound tourism has seen a significant rise in the past year. Chinese tourists have begun heading to overseas travel destination such as Australia, France, the United States and the Maldives. They have also been exploring Asian countries, like Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand. Travel throughout China has also increased substantially by Chinese residents, and local tourism has grown by 10% each year.

Chinese tourists accounted for 109 million people in 2014, an increase of 11%. Chinese residents can now visit 151 countries overseas and that number is expected to increase within the next year.

Popular Chinese travel destination include cities like Beijing, Xian Guilin, Hong Kong, Lijiang and Shanghai. China will see 43 million more tourists flocking to their cities within the next 20 years, and by 2030, officials expect to see 1.8 billion tourists breaching their borders. With so many tourists coming in and out of the country, it’s no wonder both Bali and China have increased efforts to see more travel between their two countries, making both a prime tourism destination.

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Indonesia Fashion Week 2015

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Indonesia Fashion week is an annual international fashion that is held in Jakarta as a mode center of Indonesia. It is held as a form of appreciation toward many designers in Indonesia and the world. Many designers from all around Indonesia join the event to promote their works in order to be acknowledged by the world. They prepare the designs and the best fashion items that they have made in order to be able to compete with many designers from all over the world.

Indonesia Fashion Week

Indonesia Fashion Week event always chooses different themes every year. In the beginning, Indonesia Fashion Week event was held in 2012 in Jakarta Convention Center. It was very interesting and it successfully attracted many designers and fashion mode observers as well as fashion lovers to take part. They give appreciation toward Indonesian creation and traditional Indonesian cultures from different islands and ethnics from all around Indonesia.

What Makes Indonesia Fashion Week Different

The event also functions to show to the world that Indonesia is multicultural and multiethnic nation, which has so many best quality fashions that truly reflect the richness of culture. In this event, so many experienced and new designers can join and become more and more shinny in the world of fashion designing. This event can give the chance for many designers to discuss their ideas so that they can produce unique and creative creations.

Indonesia Fashion Week also aims to introduce new designers and Indonesian culture toward the world. As a national event with international class, Indonesian fashion week always successfully attracts the world’s attention and tells the world that Indonesian culture has its own characteristics compared to any other countries. One of fashion items, which always become the focus of attention, is batik, as it is an Indonesian world heritage. Many famous Indonesian designers, such as Anne Avantie, have focused in this traditional fabric and given special modern touches to produce both classical and contemporary designs.

Other Indonesian traditional fabrics include songket and tenun, which also offers different and classy look. Therefore, the fashion week is different from similar events held in other cities, such as Paris, New York, Milan, London and any other fashions cities.

The Look of Indonesia Fashion Week 2015

Indonesia Fashion Week 2015 will be held on February 26th until March 1st 2015 in Jakarta Convention Centre. This event will promote Indonesian traditional culture through its fashion, accessories and many more. This event will be covered with fashion shows, exhibitions, competitions, seminar and workshop. It aims to give new knowledge about the development of fashion in both Indonesia and other countries that might give some inspirations for many designers.

This event will be attended not only by Indonesian people but also by many people from other countries especially for those having the deal with fashion. There will be 32 fashion shows, 665 brands and more than 1920 items in this year’s event. Therefore, it proves that this event is very big and many people will be involved in this event. Many designers have prepared their best fashion designs and collections to be launch in Indonesia fashion week. It is expected that it will bring the success just like the previous events held in Jakarta.