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January
Beras Basah is a small island located in the Makassar Strait. Administratively, this island is included in the area of Bontang City, East Kalimantan. This beautiful island is now a destination for diving and snorkeling lovers. The fastest access to reach this island is via the Badak NGL pier by using a speedboat about 15 minutes. Another access is via Tanjung Limau Pier and Tanjung Laut Bontang City by using a motorized boat approximately one hour.
The name Beras Basah in English means Wet Rice. According to the local folklore, a long time ago, there was a ship belonging to the Kutai Sultanate that was sailing in the Makassar Strait. The ship was carrying food; one of which was rice. Then, the ship sank when hit by a big wave and spilled its baggage. Because the sea where the ship sank was shallow, the ship's cargo, which was mostly rice, did not sink, but some appeared like a mound. Over time, the mound of rice turned into a white sandy island like rice, which is always wet because it is surrounded by the ocean.
Beras Basah Island, which is located in the middle of the sea, used to have an area of approximately 5 hectares. Because it has been eroded by sea water, the island is now only about 2 hectares wide. But its beauty is unquestionable. The beach is clean and it has white sand with sea water, which is clear turquoise, adding coconut trees scattered in several places to provide shade. This area is comfortable for relaxing. In addition, on this island, there are also gazebos, changing rooms, toilets and stalls. On the island of Beras Basah, you can also play with banana boats and other activities. If you like the beauty of the sea, you can try diving and snorkeling. You can also walk along the beach and if you are lucky, you can find marine animals, such as sea urchins, squid and sea cucumbers.
January
West Java is very rich for its stunning natural beauty. One of the tourism destinations that you should visit if you are in West Java is Pangalengan Sky Park. The park is a new tourism destination introduced at the end of 2020. This tourism attraction offers natural beauty and a wide expanse of tea gardens. The cool air and green grass are a very appropriate location for refreshing for a moment from the city hustle and bustle. In addition, here, it is also a good place to take selfies with beautiful scenery as a background. One of the spots, such as the viewing post, is a favorite place for visitors to capture their beautiful moments.
If you are a connoisseur of beautiful sunrises or sunsets, Pangalengan Sky Park is also very suitable because you can enjoy both of them here. In the morning, it is foggy and cloudy and it surrounds the plantation, and makes the atmosphere as if you are in the sky. Meanwhile, towards dusk, you will feel a serene nuance here while enjoying a warm drink. If you want to sleep under the starry sky, a camping ground is also provided here. If you don't bring a camping tent, you don't need to worry because the park also provides the camping tent for rental. Public facilities, such as toilets, food stalls and parking spaces are also available here. So, you don't have to worry if you don't bring food or don't bring enough drinking water.
Pangalengan Sky Park is located in Sukaluyu Village, Pangalengan District, Bandung, West Java. The distance from the center of Bandung is about 60 km. This can be reached in 2 hours by motor vehicles. Pangalengan Sky Park is open for 24 hours a day and implements health protocols even though it is an open-air tourism destination. Your safety, comfort and health are the main keys to enjoying your vacation with your family members.
January
Every region in Indonesia has its own special cuisine. For example, the Magelang area of Central Java has many special foods; one of which is Senerek soup. This soup is a typical one of Magelang, Central Java. Supposedly, this soup was adapted from Dutch cuisine. Senerek comes from the Dutch vocabulary, namely 'Snert' which means pea soup. In the past, the Dutch soldiers often cooked 'Snert Soup’ in Magelang . However, because the tongue of the local community has difficulty pronouncing snert, the term Senerek was created.
In addition to peas, Senerek soup consists of pieces of beef or chicken, carrots, and celery leaves which are then mixed with broth. This food is served in various versions; there is a clear soup but there is also a thick one. When eaten, this soup tastes so savory and delicious with the inherent aroma of pepper. Senerek soup is more delicious when eaten with warm rice. In addition, this soup will be even more delicious if enjoyed with side dishes, such as tempeh, tofu, meat perkedel or potato cake, and prawn Bakwan.
This soup is very rich in nourishment because it uses beef and broth, and then added with peas which are full of protein and carrots and tomatoes which are rich in vitamins. This soup is suitable for maintaining body stamina. If you are interested in tasting Senerek soup, this typical food is widely sold in food stalls in Magelang City with the price ranging from Rp. 15,000 to Rp. 20,000 per serving.
January
Trenggalek, a regency in East Java is located on the southern coast of Java Island. The topography of the Trenggalek area is identical to the mountains; one of them is in the Bendungan sub-district, northern area of Trenggalek City. The majority of the people in the sub-district work as farmers. To speed up the work and avoid the heat, they come to the fields as early as possible. The situation has made the housewives creative in preparing fast and delicious lunch. Thus, the idea of making so-called ‘Sego Gegog’ is made.
The name Sego Gegog is an acronym for “Sego Genem Godhong Gedhang” which means rice punel (fluffy and lumpy rice) that is wrapped in banana leaves. In a packet of Gegog rice, there is white rice and its side dish, namely anchovy sauce with a mixture of small tempeh slices. Besides anchovies, there are also people who use tuna and gizzard. Initially, the rice is half cooked, then it is wrapped in banana leaves with the side dish. Afterwards, it is steamed until cooked. Nasi Gegok is wrapped in small pieces. With a small portion, one person can spend 2 to 3 packs of Gegog rice.
When it is eaten, you will immediately smell the aroma of banana leaves. This typical food of Trenggalek is even more delicious, when it is combined with the spicy taste of the side dishes. Usually, the stalls selling this dish also sell fried side dishes, such as fried tempeh, fried tofu and many others. The Gegog rice can be enjoyed at food stalls in Trenggalek sub-district. But if you want to enjoy Gegog rice with an original taste, you can also try it in the Bendungan sub-district. The price of Sego Gegog is from Rp 3000 to Rp 5000/portion.
January
If you visit Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, don't forget to stop over at Nunsui Beach which is located near Lasiana and Manikin Beaches in the east of Kupang City, precisely in Oesapa Village, Kelapa Lima District, Kupang City. Nunsui Beach is not difficult to find, because from downtown of Kupang, it only takes about 20 minutes by motor vehicle.
Nunsui Beach by the local people is also known as Batu Nona Beach, because there is a rock shaped like a woman. The location of the rock that resembles a woman is located close to the beach. Visitors can climb to the top of Batu Nona where they can see the beautiful view of Kupang bay from a distance and sunset. While waiting for the sunset, visitors can enjoy the cool air on the beach while sitting on the stone embankment.
For visitors who like fishing, this embankment is often used as a place for fishing. The length of this rock is like the separator between Batu Nona Beach and Lasiana Beach. Along Batu Nona, visitors can also see the activities of Kupang City’s residents, such as playing ball, looking for fish at low tide or even coming to this beach just to play. If you are tired of playing, swimming and enjoying the beauty of Nunsui Beach, you can sunbathe while enjoying the snacks offered by traders around the beach, such as grilled corn, pressed bananas or fresh young coconut ice.
January
West Java is very rich in stunning natural beauty. One of the tourism destinations that you should visit if you are in West Java is Pangalengan Sky Park. The park is a new tourism destination introduced at the end of 2020. This tourism attraction offers natural beauty and a wide expanse of tea gardens. The cool air and green grass are a very appropriate location for refreshing for a moment from the city hustle and bustle. In addition, here, it is also a good place to take selfies with beautiful scenery as a background. One of the spots, such as the viewing post, is a favorite place for visitors to capture their beautiful moments.
If you are a connoisseur of beautiful sunrises or sunsets, Pangalengan Sky Park is also very suitable because you can enjoy both of them here. In the morning, it is foggy and cloudy and it surrounds the plantation, and makes the atmosphere as if you are in the sky. Meanwhile, towards dusk, you will feel a serene nuance here while enjoying a warm drink. If you want to sleep under the starry sky, a camping ground is also provided here. If you don't bring a camping tent, you don't need to worry because the park also provides the camping tent for rental. Public facilities, such as toilets, food stalls and parking spaces are also available here. So, you don't have to worry if you don't bring food or don't bring enough drinking water.
Pangalengan Sky Park is located in Sukaluyu Village, Pangalengan District, Bandung, West Java. The distance from the center of Bandung is about 60 km, which can be reached in 2 hours by motorized vehicle. Pangalengan Sky Park is open 24 hours a day and implements health protocols even though it is an open-air tourist destination. Your safety, comfort and health are the main keys to enjoying your vacation with your family.
January
Pasambahan dance is one of the traditional dances of Minangkabau that develops in many regions in the province of West Sumatra. The dance is performed at the welcoming ceremony as a greeting dance and an expression of respect to the guests of honor. Besides, the Pasambahan dance is also often performed at weddings to welcome the bride and groom. When the guests of honor or the bride and groom enter the room, the dancers usually carry a nobility umbrella and cover the guests or brides to their seat as a sign of respect.
Dancers of Pasambahan dance are generally women. They are colorfully dressed with accessories and headdresses. They also dance gracefully following the accompaniment of traditional Minangkabau musical instruments, namely Talempong and Gendang. Talempong is a traditional percussion of typical instrument of the Minangkabau tribe. It is made of brass or wood. The shape is a circle with a diameter of 15 to 17.5 centimeters; there is a hole at the bottom while at the top, there is a protruding circle with a diameter of five centimeters as a place to hit.
After the Pasambahan dance is performed, the program continues with the presentation of betel leaves in a carano, a kind of tray filled with betel leaves to the guests. At the time of the wedding ceremony, the betel leaf treats are given to the parents of the groom as a representative of the entourage. The betel leaf in the carano is also usually served to the parents of the bride and groom. This is a symbol of the hospitality of the Minang people and also a symbol that the Minang people accept and want to establish friendships with guests who come. Pasambahan dance used to be an exclusive dance as a welcoming dance. However, now its function has changed. The dance is now used not only to welcome the guests, but also to entertain the present people.
January
If you want to have a new adventurous experience at the beginning of this new year, maybe Ciampea lime mountain can be your next adventure destination. The mountain, which was used to be a former limestone mine, has been transformed into a tourism destination whose view is beautiful enough. Located in Ciampea, Bogor, West Java, this limestone mountain has three peaks, namely Batu Roti, Galau, and Lalana. The highest peak is Lalana Peak which is located at an altitude of 385 meters above sea level. The height of Lalana Peak is low for a mountain, but you have to be physically fit because the terrain that must be traversed to the top is quite steep. However, this limestone mountain is quite recommended for inexperienced climbers.
In addition to its strange tracking, Ciampea lime mountain also has a special area for camping provided for visitors to set up tents. Even more unique, this camping ground tends to resemble a helicopter pad. This campground is quite large because it can accommodate as many as 15-20 tents. This tourism spot is not only for trekking and camping, but also for exploring its own charm. According to the local residents, the area has more than 20 caves. This natural phenomenon is often the object of research for archeologists. One of the most famous caves in Ciampea lime mountain is AC Cave.
For the entrance ticket price at this Ciampea lime mountain, you will be charged Rp5,000 per person. If you bring personal motor vehicles, such as a motorbike, you will be charged a parking fee worth Rp5,000, and a car Rp 10,000. The facilities in this tourism destination are also quite complete, clean and adequate, such as a prayer room and toilet. If you don't bring a tent, the management provides a tent for rent with a fairly cheap price. If you want to visit this tourism spot, don't forget to always comply with health protocols namely wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands.
January
The Roah Segare Tradition is a form of gratitude to the God for the fishing community at Kuranji Dalang Village due to abundant marine products. The Roah Segare is held every Muharram month in the Hijri calendar. They have carried out this tradition from generation to generation until now in a bid to avoid all kinds of calamities.
The Roah Segare procession begins with the recitation of Barzanji, Selakaran (doing dhikr and sholawat of the Prophet Muhammad together, while standing, and forming a circle), and also a prayer to Allah. Then, it is continued by praying for Dulang Penamat (offerings) to be taken to the beach. The Dulang is then thrown into the sea. The floating process is a symbol of the fishing community's gratitude for the abundant marine products. In this tradition, there are several customary provisions that must be carried out. For example, fishermen are not allowed to go to sea to look for fish for three days after the Roah Segare ritual takes place. This is intended to give the sea time to recover for a moment, after all this time being taken by fishermen. If this rule is violated, the local community believes, fishermen will get into trouble. After three days, fishermen can go to sea with new hope and enthusiasm, namely to get an abundant catch.
After the procession is completed, the community and guests are served with the food that has been prayed for. They do the Begibung tradition or eat together in one large container or tray. Eating together is a form of togetherness and kinship for the fishermen on Kuranji Beach. Roah Segare is now not just a tradition. This tradition of Lombok people continues to be carried out and developed as one of the tourism icons in West Lombok.
December
If in some other regions across Indonesia, the rice crust is immediately thrown away. But, it is different in Manado, North Sulawesi. The local people actually turn the rice crust into delicious food by making ‘Nasi Tus-Tus’ or Tus-Tus Rice. In Manado language, Nasi Tus-Tus itself means rice crust. It is the main ingredient of rice baked in a bowl. Before baking, the white rice is covered with shredded skipjack tuna and of course, it’s Manado’s style spicy chili sauce.
Before tasting Nasi Tus-Tus, stir the rice first. The mixture of fish and chili sauce makes the red-brown rice dish, similar to fried rice. This dish will taste more delicious if eaten with Tamarind Fish whose sour taste is obtained from sliced green tomatoes. In addition to Tamarind Fish, you can also eat Nasi Tus-Tus with squid Woku Ink. Woku is a Manadonese style of cooking that consists of many spices, including scallions, shallots, garlic, basil leaves, ginger, and lime leaves.
For those of you who are interested in enjoying this culinary, please visit Manado, if the condition is conducive. There are many restaurants that sell this special culinary. The price of Nasi Tus-Tus is relatively cheap; it’s only from Rp 30,000 to Rp 40,000/portion. But if you taste this culinary with other side dishes, of course you have to pay more.