EAST NUSA TENGGARA

East Nusa Tenggara Islands have been shaped by the power and force of an enormous chain of mountains and volcanoes, which begins from the North of Sumatra and stretches east across Java. The province consists of over 550 islands, but is dominated by the three main islands of Flores, Sumba, and Timor. Occupying a unique position at the junction of Australian and Asian submarine ridges marked by the Wallace Line, it is one the world's most dynamic and exotic marine environments with nearly every species of coral and tropical fish represented. The arid landscape of eastern and southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds blasting in from the Australian continent. In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during most of the year.

Flores is a Portuguese name, which means 'flower' and ideally describes the beauty to be found here. This long island between Sumbawa and Timor is crowded with volcanoes and mountains dividing it into several distinct regions with individual languages and traditions. Predominantly Catholic and heavily influenced by the Portuguese, there are many examples of a strong European cultural heritage like eastern procession held in Larantuka, and the royal regalia of the former king in Maumere.

Formerly known as the Sandalwood Island, Sumba is now famous for its horses and an excellent style of ikat cloth. Spirits, both ancestral and natural are worshipped. Although some exist in East Sumba, it is in West Sumba that there are a number of enormous megalithic tombs and traditional thatched and peaked huts raised on stilts. It is here where incredible rituals take place, such as 'Pasola' where hundreds of horsemen fling spreads at each other in an annual ritual. Many traditional ceremonies, all with a component paying homage to the spirits, take place from July to October including the traditional houses and burials when sometimes hundreds of pigs, water buffaloes, horses, and dogs are scarified. Other ceremonies include 'Pajura' or traditional boxing, festivals for the Lunar New Year in October and November, horse races and ritual dances.

Source: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com

EAST NUSA TENGGARA

East Nusa Tenggara Islands have been shaped by the power and force of an enormous chain of mountains and volcanoes, which begins from the North of Sumatra and stretches east across Java. The province consists of over 550 islands, but is dominated by the three main islands of Flores, Sumba, and Timor. Occupying a unique position at the junction of Australian and Asian submarine ridges marked by the Wallace Line, it is one the world's most dynamic and exotic marine environments with nearly every species of coral and tropical fish represented. The arid landscape of eastern and southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds blasting in from the Australian continent. In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during most of the year.

Flores is a Portuguese name, which means 'flower' and ideally describes the beauty to be found here. This long island between Sumbawa and Timor is crowded with volcanoes and mountains dividing it into several distinct regions with individual languages and traditions. Predominantly Catholic and heavily influenced by the Portuguese, there are many examples of a strong European cultural heritage like eastern procession held in Larantuka, and the royal regalia of the former king in Maumere.

Formerly known as the Sandalwood Island, Sumba is now famous for its horses and an excellent style of ikat cloth. Spirits, both ancestral and natural are worshipped. Although some exist in East Sumba, it is in West Sumba that there are a number of enormous megalithic tombs and traditional thatched and peaked huts raised on stilts. It is here where incredible rituals take place, such as 'Pasola' where hundreds of horsemen fling spreads at each other in an annual ritual. Many traditional ceremonies, all with a component paying homage to the spirits, take place from July to October including the traditional houses and burials when sometimes hundreds of pigs, water buffaloes, horses, and dogs are scarified. Other ceremonies include 'Pajura' or traditional boxing, festivals for the Lunar New Year in October and November, horse races and ritual dances.

Source: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com

Mutun, Primadona Tourism in Lampung

Impian Monalisa-Tour the tropical island, complete with panoramic views of white sand and crystal clear sea, usually synonymous with expensive or luxury. Whether it's for the levy into the area of the island, boat rental or transportation costs.
It was amazing, felt like being in another hemisphere. Not in Lampung. Clean beaches, clear sea and the waves were very calm.
- Anidini

KOMPAS/YULVIANUS HARJONO

However, this presumption vanished when we visited the beach mutun or a cluster of other small islands in the Gulf region in the Regency of Lampung Pesawaran. With a pocket of less than Rp 100,000 per person, visitors can feel the sensation of traveling to the island, complete with a variety of fun rides.

Mutun Beach is one of the favorite tourist attractions in the area of Lampung Bay. This beach area has a famous island called Pulau Tangkil. The island has an area of 11.5 hectares of all requirements to be the best marine tourism center in the region. Fairly flat stretch of white sand and clean.

In fact, so clean, the sand on this beach, the sand looks like flour. Seawater was also very clear, bluish colored. Thus, this allows the sea base can still be seen with the naked eye to a depth of 1.5 meters.

On the edge-lined beachfront palm trees and mangroves are shady. Small hostels hostels lard-row trees. Which is also the other advantages that are not countenance, in this island we can see the beautiful scenery and rows mutun Coast as the hills that surround the island.

Still at this point, from a distance, we could see dozens of tankers and commercial ships were lined up in the bay. Therefore, the island is not far from the Port of Long operated PT Pelindo. Distances both less than 5 km.

"It was amazing, felt like being in another hemisphere. Not in Lampung. The beach is clean, clear sea and the waves were very calm," said Anidini (23), one of the first-time visitor to set foot Tangkil Island.

The attraction which causes thousands of visitors during holidays such as Idul Fitri yesterday willing to stand in line and stuck in traffic to get to this area.

Very affordable

Another advantage of Tangkil Island is where this tour is very easy to reach. The distance from the center of Bandar Lampung, only 15 km away. This place is also accessible public transportation from downtown. To reach it, visitors must first stop to Coast mutun. On the beach rides are available waterboom becoming another attraction.

To get into mutun Beach, visitors are not subject to retribution. Subject only vehicle entrance fee. From the beach which also has a stretch of white sand, the visitor must boat to get to the island Tangkil. The cost is very affordable, which is Rp 10,000 per person to go-home. For the home, visitors can be picked up at any time.

The distance from the coast to the Island Tangkil mutun very close, less than 1.5 km. In fact, from mutun Beach, the island is owned by Ismail Kiagoos can already be seen. Travel from coast to the island is less than 10 minutes.

Tangkil Island, visitors are only charged an entrance fee of Rp 3,000 per person. On the right are available various kinds of leasing a vehicle pulling a jet ski, banana boat, canoe, until the ATV around the island.

On the island are also available wc or bathroom, so that visitors do not need to berbilas confusion. Food shops, until the small cottages are also available. Besides swimming, visitors usually spend time on the island for fishing or snorkeling.

Enough to swim or sit back while drinking young coconuts on the beach of this island flavor-taste quite eliminate tired or stress caused by routine work. If you have the pocket more, visitors can trigger adrenaline with banana boat rented for Rp 120,000 per boat per trip.

Fish and kite

Around this island can be easily found groupers, jellyfish, snappers and some small reef fish. Unfortunately, due to the impact of blast fishing, coral reefs in the surrounding so many have died. However, in the back of the island, there are still a few surviving corals.

In certain periods, visitors in this area can be treated to a unique landscape where the traditional fishermen to catch fish using the help of a kite (kite fishing). Kites of all sizes to help keep the bait floating on the water surface.

With all the hallmarks of these attractions, there is one prominent shortcomings. 2-km-long road connecting Beach mutun and highways in Punduh Pedada very bad condition. The street was filled with potholes and asphalt peel.

In fact, in this section there are many steep climbs. Thus, in the holiday season, there is often a long traffic jam in this field. It would be nice if the potential of this magnificent tour are supported by adequate infrastructure is also

Mutun, Primadona Tourism in Lampung

Impian Monalisa-Tour the tropical island, complete with panoramic views of white sand and crystal clear sea, usually synonymous with expensive or luxury. Whether it's for the levy into the area of the island, boat rental or transportation costs.
It was amazing, felt like being in another hemisphere. Not in Lampung. Clean beaches, clear sea and the waves were very calm.
- Anidini

KOMPAS/YULVIANUS HARJONO

However, this presumption vanished when we visited the beach mutun or a cluster of other small islands in the Gulf region in the Regency of Lampung Pesawaran. With a pocket of less than Rp 100,000 per person, visitors can feel the sensation of traveling to the island, complete with a variety of fun rides.

Mutun Beach is one of the favorite tourist attractions in the area of Lampung Bay. This beach area has a famous island called Pulau Tangkil. The island has an area of 11.5 hectares of all requirements to be the best marine tourism center in the region. Fairly flat stretch of white sand and clean.

In fact, so clean, the sand on this beach, the sand looks like flour. Seawater was also very clear, bluish colored. Thus, this allows the sea base can still be seen with the naked eye to a depth of 1.5 meters.

On the edge-lined beachfront palm trees and mangroves are shady. Small hostels hostels lard-row trees. Which is also the other advantages that are not countenance, in this island we can see the beautiful scenery and rows mutun Coast as the hills that surround the island.

Still at this point, from a distance, we could see dozens of tankers and commercial ships were lined up in the bay. Therefore, the island is not far from the Port of Long operated PT Pelindo. Distances both less than 5 km.

"It was amazing, felt like being in another hemisphere. Not in Lampung. The beach is clean, clear sea and the waves were very calm," said Anidini (23), one of the first-time visitor to set foot Tangkil Island.

The attraction which causes thousands of visitors during holidays such as Idul Fitri yesterday willing to stand in line and stuck in traffic to get to this area.

Very affordable

Another advantage of Tangkil Island is where this tour is very easy to reach. The distance from the center of Bandar Lampung, only 15 km away. This place is also accessible public transportation from downtown. To reach it, visitors must first stop to Coast mutun. On the beach rides are available waterboom becoming another attraction.

To get into mutun Beach, visitors are not subject to retribution. Subject only vehicle entrance fee. From the beach which also has a stretch of white sand, the visitor must boat to get to the island Tangkil. The cost is very affordable, which is Rp 10,000 per person to go-home. For the home, visitors can be picked up at any time.

The distance from the coast to the Island Tangkil mutun very close, less than 1.5 km. In fact, from mutun Beach, the island is owned by Ismail Kiagoos can already be seen. Travel from coast to the island is less than 10 minutes.

Tangkil Island, visitors are only charged an entrance fee of Rp 3,000 per person. On the right are available various kinds of leasing a vehicle pulling a jet ski, banana boat, canoe, until the ATV around the island.

On the island are also available wc or bathroom, so that visitors do not need to berbilas confusion. Food shops, until the small cottages are also available. Besides swimming, visitors usually spend time on the island for fishing or snorkeling.

Enough to swim or sit back while drinking young coconuts on the beach of this island flavor-taste quite eliminate tired or stress caused by routine work. If you have the pocket more, visitors can trigger adrenaline with banana boat rented for Rp 120,000 per boat per trip.

Fish and kite

Around this island can be easily found groupers, jellyfish, snappers and some small reef fish. Unfortunately, due to the impact of blast fishing, coral reefs in the surrounding so many have died. However, in the back of the island, there are still a few surviving corals.

In certain periods, visitors in this area can be treated to a unique landscape where the traditional fishermen to catch fish using the help of a kite (kite fishing). Kites of all sizes to help keep the bait floating on the water surface.

With all the hallmarks of these attractions, there is one prominent shortcomings. 2-km-long road connecting Beach mutun and highways in Punduh Pedada very bad condition. The street was filled with potholes and asphalt peel.

In fact, in this section there are many steep climbs. Thus, in the holiday season, there is often a long traffic jam in this field. It would be nice if the potential of this magnificent tour are supported by adequate infrastructure is also

The Jetty of Tanjung Piai (Cape)

The Jetty of Tanjung Piai trail is around 300-400 meter long. When we started the trail not too far from the main entrance, we saw a group of Nature and Wildlife Photographers setting up their gear and waiting to shoot on the Eagles around Tanjung Piai.

We were impressed by the Telephoto Lens they use...

After passing them, we met another group of peoples fishing along the pathway. What they caught for that day were mostly catfish....with one Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray (more than 1KG weight). I will blog about it after this post.

I love the walk to the Jetty, it's relax and especially cool sea breeze...we really enjoyed it!
We passed by the swamp area and noticed that the mangrove trees were planted nicely on it...

The Jetty of Tanjung Piai (Cape)

The Jetty of Tanjung Piai trail is around 300-400 meter long. When we started the trail not too far from the main entrance, we saw a group of Nature and Wildlife Photographers setting up their gear and waiting to shoot on the Eagles around Tanjung Piai.

We were impressed by the Telephoto Lens they use...

After passing them, we met another group of peoples fishing along the pathway. What they caught for that day were mostly catfish....with one Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray (more than 1KG weight). I will blog about it after this post.

I love the walk to the Jetty, it's relax and especially cool sea breeze...we really enjoyed it!
We passed by the swamp area and noticed that the mangrove trees were planted nicely on it...

Ostrich Showfarm at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Ostrich Showfarm at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Ostrich Showfarm at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Ostrich Showfarm at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Alamanda Shopping Centre at Putrajaya, Selangor.

Alamanda Shopping Centre Putrajaya (N2°56.376' E101°42.714') located at Jalan Alamanda of the Federal Administrative capital of Malaysia, Putrajaya (between Energy, Water and Communications Ministry Office and Danau Point Apartment). You can refer from the map of this post.

Alamanda Shopping Mall

With a retail space of 700,000sq ft and over 3000 car parks providing convenient access to the mall, it is surrounded by lush greenery and water fountains which make Alamanda a mall not to be missed. The anchor tenants are Parkson Department Store, Carrefour Hypermarket, Cold Storage Supermarket and Golden Screen Cinemas Cineplex with over 160 specialty tenants including a bowling centre completing a vibrant and appealing retail mix.

You can find out more outlets having their offer on the Alamanda Shopping Centre website. Beside that, restaurants in the mall also providing their special discount differently. Go check it out!

The Shopping Centre has came out an attractive campaign - "Holiday On Us!". The campaign began from 28th November to 27th December 2009. It's a redemption! Not a contest, no quiz no slogan. Basically any shopper who spend RM800 and above in accumulated receipts in Alamanda, they are entitled for the holiday for free! Guaranteed! No questions asked!


It's really A good chance for you to do your Christmas Shopping! Just spend RM800 in accumulated receipts, you will definitely have your 8-days holiday vouchers in your hand! So just grab it before it's gone forever.
The voucher once validated online, shoppers have choice to choose Bali or Phuket oversea holiday and local destination (Kuantan/Pulau Langkawi/Penang/Port Dickson/Pulau Perhentian). For more information about the Holiday, you can visit the website : http://www.alamanda.com.my

Alamanda Shopping Centre at Putrajaya, Selangor.

Alamanda Shopping Centre Putrajaya (N2°56.376' E101°42.714') located at Jalan Alamanda of the Federal Administrative capital of Malaysia, Putrajaya (between Energy, Water and Communications Ministry Office and Danau Point Apartment). You can refer from the map of this post.

Alamanda Shopping Mall

With a retail space of 700,000sq ft and over 3000 car parks providing convenient access to the mall, it is surrounded by lush greenery and water fountains which make Alamanda a mall not to be missed. The anchor tenants are Parkson Department Store, Carrefour Hypermarket, Cold Storage Supermarket and Golden Screen Cinemas Cineplex with over 160 specialty tenants including a bowling centre completing a vibrant and appealing retail mix.

You can find out more outlets having their offer on the Alamanda Shopping Centre website. Beside that, restaurants in the mall also providing their special discount differently. Go check it out!

The Shopping Centre has came out an attractive campaign - "Holiday On Us!". The campaign began from 28th November to 27th December 2009. It's a redemption! Not a contest, no quiz no slogan. Basically any shopper who spend RM800 and above in accumulated receipts in Alamanda, they are entitled for the holiday for free! Guaranteed! No questions asked!


It's really A good chance for you to do your Christmas Shopping! Just spend RM800 in accumulated receipts, you will definitely have your 8-days holiday vouchers in your hand! So just grab it before it's gone forever.
The voucher once validated online, shoppers have choice to choose Bali or Phuket oversea holiday and local destination (Kuantan/Pulau Langkawi/Penang/Port Dickson/Pulau Perhentian). For more information about the Holiday, you can visit the website : http://www.alamanda.com.my

Bluespotted Stingray at Tanjung Piai - Johor

"The bluespotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma, is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, common throughout the coral reefs of the tropical Indian and western Pacific Oceans. A fairly small species not exceeding 35 cm (14 in) in width, this ray is easily recognizable by its oval pectoral fin disk, relatively short and thick tail with a deep fin fold underneath, and striking color pattern of many electric blue spots on a yellowish background with a pair of blue stripes on the tail." For more info, please click : Bluespotted ribbontail ray.



When we walked to the Jetty of Tanjung Piai, we met group of peoples fishing at along the pathway. Most the them caught a basket of Catfish, but...interesting was one of them caught a Bluespotted Stingray!



I did lift the Stingray. felt quite heavy...the weight at least few Kilogram! Wow! Cool!



They already chopped the tail when we were there, too bad I didn't see the 'Ribbontail'! The tail is the dangerous part of Stingray, the World Famous Mr Crocodile was killed by the tail!

Bluespotted Stingray

Bluespotted Stingray at Tanjung Piai - Johor

"The bluespotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma, is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, common throughout the coral reefs of the tropical Indian and western Pacific Oceans. A fairly small species not exceeding 35 cm (14 in) in width, this ray is easily recognizable by its oval pectoral fin disk, relatively short and thick tail with a deep fin fold underneath, and striking color pattern of many electric blue spots on a yellowish background with a pair of blue stripes on the tail." For more info, please click : Bluespotted ribbontail ray.



When we walked to the Jetty of Tanjung Piai, we met group of peoples fishing at along the pathway. Most the them caught a basket of Catfish, but...interesting was one of them caught a Bluespotted Stingray!



I did lift the Stingray. felt quite heavy...the weight at least few Kilogram! Wow! Cool!



They already chopped the tail when we were there, too bad I didn't see the 'Ribbontail'! The tail is the dangerous part of Stingray, the World Famous Mr Crocodile was killed by the tail!

Bluespotted Stingray

Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower, Travel

Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower (N4°31.113' E101°22.973') is located the end of the same road from Mossy Forest. I just miss out this post within my Cameron Highlands trip.

After Mossy Forest, we visit this tower which is located just before the Telecom Communication Building at Mount Brinchang. It's situated at the 2032 meter above sea level.

Staircase to the Tower

We were quite fortunate because of the Good weather that day, and we be able to see Ipoh Town on top of the Tower.

Ipoh town from far away. It's on the left of the tower.

On the right, you will the see the Titiwangsa Mountains.

"The Titiwangsa Mountains range starts starts in the north as a continuation of the Phuket mountain range in Southern Thailand, running approximately southeast and ends in the south near Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The highest elevation is the 2,183 m (7,162 ft) Gunung Korbu." For more info, please visit Wikipedia.

Another view from the tower, are few Telecommunication Tower with Full of antenna.

The antenna on the left might be the MARTS National Link Antenna.

We spent about 45 minutes there and continue our journey to the Time Tunnel Musuem.

Location map to Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower

Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower, Travel

Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower (N4°31.113' E101°22.973') is located the end of the same road from Mossy Forest. I just miss out this post within my Cameron Highlands trip.

After Mossy Forest, we visit this tower which is located just before the Telecom Communication Building at Mount Brinchang. It's situated at the 2032 meter above sea level.

Staircase to the Tower

We were quite fortunate because of the Good weather that day, and we be able to see Ipoh Town on top of the Tower.

Ipoh town from far away. It's on the left of the tower.

On the right, you will the see the Titiwangsa Mountains.

"The Titiwangsa Mountains range starts starts in the north as a continuation of the Phuket mountain range in Southern Thailand, running approximately southeast and ends in the south near Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The highest elevation is the 2,183 m (7,162 ft) Gunung Korbu." For more info, please visit Wikipedia.

Another view from the tower, are few Telecommunication Tower with Full of antenna.

The antenna on the left might be the MARTS National Link Antenna.

We spent about 45 minutes there and continue our journey to the Time Tunnel Musuem.

Location map to Mount Brinchang Lookout Tower

Permaisuri Resort at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan

Permaisuri Resort (N2 25.101 E101 51.719) at Port Dickson is located nearby the Blue Lagoon Beach. Our initial plan was Blue Lagoon Beach, but the area was too packed when we reached there. We can't even drive into the parking area. So we had to detour to this nearby Pantai Cermin (Beach).

The resort seems just open not too long ago. Everywhere was clean...the staffs were friendly. We found a nice spot at the private beach and started having our light lunch over there.

During that moment, there were also a big group of visitors having their buffet lunch.

The sand over here was rather reddish compare with other beach we visited before. But the view was just breathtaking! I felt relax while walking at the beach...

On the right

On the left

I cannot understand why the management of the resort allow peoples get into the swimming pool without a swimsuit? That's not the way! It's not hygiene at all and it'll effect other peoples who like to swim...



Funny enough, I saw all adults in the swimming pool were Without a swimsuit! But most of kids have...wondering whether the adult swimsuit is Very expensive here?

Do you notice most of the adults are wearing their shirt?

This cute little girl wearing her swimsuit...

The reception at lobby

The open air restaurant

I'm cruising around the resort...

The food display at the restaurant does not look attractive...prices are reasonable.

The Resort seems like Only cater for local visitor, as I saw from the swimming pool, the restaurant and the reception...most of the staffs cannot speak English...and not much facilities around...

I felt the room rates are slightly high because it's doesn't justify with the service and facilities they have, the Studio Apartment cost MYR250++ per night. The Only reason to stay here is...the resort has a Beautiful Beach!

Poor manage of the rubbish at the beach

The banana boat