Monthly Archives: October 2016

Top Beautiful Places in Indonesia and Why They Should Be on Our Next Destination List

Indonesia is a vast country and it has 18,110 islands. About 6000 of those islands are populated and are open to the public. In Indonesia, there are over 300 ethnic groups and more than 200 languages are being spoken. Going to Indonesia will be a dream come true for tourists who would like to immerse themselves in different cultures and at the same time, enjoy all the nice places that Indonesia has to offer.

This huge archipelago can offer more than one tourist destination and tourists will not be able to check out all the places that Indonesia has to offer. For sure, this is one country that a lot of tourists would love to visit all over again.

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  1. Bali Kuta

If you would like to visit a place wherein you will be near beaches and coral reefs, this is the best place to visit. The great thing about this is that you can be near the beach and also get to experience their religion. You can check out the Uluwatu Temple. There are areas wherein you can go on retreats. This is vital if you want to refresh and recharge your tired mind, body and spirit.

  1. Tanjung Puting National Park

If you would like to check Borneo, this is one of the best spots that will let you know what this place has to offer. This eco tourism destination will let you get close to wildlife through the different tours that they offer. The most famous animal that can be seen here is the Orangutan. It is best to view this destination before it is too late because some parts are not livable for the animals anymore due to illegal logging.

  1. Tana Toraja

Searching for a whole new experience is possible if you visit Tana Toraja. This place is known for their culture related funeral rites. From the time that the person has died, they may keep the body from several days to several years. After a long time, the person will have an actual ceremony that can last for a few more days before the person is finally buried. They usually bury the bodies of the dead in caves or in hollow portions of trees.

Aside from the ones that are mentioned above, there are still a lot of places that are worth visiting in Indonesia. Do not get stuck with the usual, check out different places that will open up your eyes to the world.

World’s Best Islands: Palawan, Boracay, Cebu

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Credits: N and People’s Tonight (October 25, 2016)

Once again three beautiful places in the Philippines were included in the list of top 20 islands in the world. These are Palawan, Boracay, and Cebu.

The US travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, named Palawan as the world’s best island for the second straight year.

Palawan, which is home to the famous Underground River, is known for being among the world’s best spots for snorkeling with its crystal blue waters.

“Palawan’s natural wonder is one of the longest underground rivers in the world, traveling five miles through a subterranean cave system. Guided boat tours take visitors down a portion of the waterway, where karsts, natural rock formations created by dissolving limestone, loom in every direction,” according to the Magazine.

In 1999, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared Palawan’s subterranean river a World Heritage Site.

Although listed as the most densely populated island in the Philippines, Cebu is famous for its beaches.

Boracay, on the other hand, is described as the island “with powdery white sand and shallow azure water ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

More than 128,000 travelers participated in the survey. The islands were “judged on a set of criteria relevant to their category, based on a standard five-point scale: excellent, very good, good, fair and poor.”

CN Traveler’s top 20 islands in the world :

Palawan, Philippines
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Moorea, French Polynesia
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Bermuda
Great Barrier Reef & Whitsunday Islands, Australia
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Bali, Indonesia
Santorini, Greece
Tasmania, Australia
Cook Islands
British Virgin Islands
St. John, USVI
Mykonos, Greece
Boracay, Philippines
Maldives
Orkney Islands, Scotland
St. Lucia
Cebu, Philippines
Hvar & Dalmatian Islands, Croatia

Credit: Philippne Star; CNTraveler

Music Selection When Traveling

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You would like to listen to music while you are traveling because this will allow you to not feel bored especially if you would be constantly surrounded by clouds, long highways or grassy fields that seem never ending. The best thing you can try is wireless monitor Selection from musiciansfriend to help you access and listen to a wide range of songs and music that will surely delight your ear buds. You may never know, you may come across some songs that you will love for life.