Remembering 9-11

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The Magical of Berau, East Borneo24

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DOUG BARDWELL is a former corporate road-warrior who now travels the planet with camera and notebook. He is a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance, and is based outside of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. In addition to travel, Doug writes about travel technology, photography and commercial real estate. He also publishes his own travel & photography blog – The TravelingTripod.com. His work has been published worldwide; in newspapers, magazines, books and has been seen on television.

Evi ARyAti ARBAy was born in Jakarta. She has an educational background of an accountant & works as a civil servant, but has a huge passion for adventure. She loves traveling a lot, especially to some remote areas in East Indonesia. With some of her friends, she found a trip operator called Indonesia Trip Advisor. Besides visiting many places in Indonesia, she also has experiences of going to some places in Asia and Europe. However, she still thinks that Indonesia is the best tourism destination compared to other places in this world, although she admits that there are still some area of improvements in Indonesia’s tourism.

StEPHANiE BROOKES is a freelance travel writer with a passion for travel, adventure and exploring the far corners of the world. From train journeys across Asia to wildlife safaris in Kalimantan and Komodo her published writing has appeared in The Jakarta Post, Ex Pat Living, The Peak, Luxury Holidays, Corporate Travel and Hello Bali.Stephanie now lives in Brisbane, Australia and is planning on a return to Indonesia later this year.

JiM JOHNStON born in new york city, jim johnston grew up in the woods of new hampshire. After studying architecture at the university of virginia and graphic design at the school of visual arts, he worked as a professional artist and potter in new york city for 27 years. He moved to mexico in 1997, where he continues working as an artist and writer.

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JAROt ACHiD ALviAN I am a 20 years old student from one of the university in Yogyakarta. There is also where I live, as you know that Yogyakarta has filled with the image of a high traditional Javanese culture and warm smiling hospitality of the people itself. I’d always be interested in travel & tourism, photography and designs. By visiting new places I could feel how amazing the world is, and appreciated what god has been given to all of us.

After the holy month of Ramadan in August, Travel Addict is back on the ride again. Speaking of our September issue, Travel Addict Magazine comes on a new twist in the form of presentation such as layout(s) and contents – It all wrapped up as a whole package that’s bringing you a taste of freshness!

Yes, Better yet, on this month issue, we raised the headline theme of “Remembering the tragedy 9/11”- this particularly article is entitled An Unimaginable Experience and something never forgotten in New York City. We should all pray for God’s hand of protection of peacefulness around the world! May we never forget what happened on that fateful day ten years ago.

I hope you will take a few minutes to read it and join me in reflecting on 9/11 and the impact it has had on our society as well as in term of travel matter.

On the other hand, we tried to sail away to some exotic islands in Archipelago, included several overseas destinations from Komodo, Halong Bay until up to Caribbean seas. Also, we feature full story on amazing Baliem Valley Festival 2011.

Oh well, I guess I don’t need to talk too much. Just sit back and relax to read our September issue. Do not forget to visit our new website on www.traveladdictmagz.net – It has been special created to all our beloved mother tongue readers in Bahasa Indonesia.

Once again, welcome to the September Ceria with open wide arms and Keep on addict all the time, Bon voyage!!

KIA ORA*

Editor in Chief Vembry Dwitama

*) Kia Ora is the way how to say Hello in Maori language in New Zealand.

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How 9/11 Changed the Way We Travel

hile so much has changed in America since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, arguably the greatest alteration to our way of

life came in the way we travel.

Nearly 3,000 lives were lost when four commercial airliners were fashioned as missiles by terrorists against the U.S., something mostly unthinkable at the time.

A decade later, increased security at airports is commonplace, a certain lack of privacy is demanded, and we have given up many of our freedoms for the sake of that very word.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) didn’t even exist before 9/11. The now-ubiquitous organization was actually created in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, to strengthen the security of the nation’s transportation systems by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, passed by the 107th Congress in November of 2001. Before 9/11, airport security was contracted out to private companies.The TSA was created to do three things: take responsibility for all modes of transportation;

recruit, assess, hire, train and deploy security officers for 450 commercial airports from Guam to Alaska within 12 months; and provide 100 percent screening of all checked luggage for explosives by Dec. 31, 2002.Now, 50,000 TSA officers screen nearly two million air travelers each day.

Air Travel: A Complete Routine Make-Over

Air travel has seen a complete makeover in the past 10 years for better or worse.A lot of what’s changed goes on behind the scenes. The TSA has multiple layers of security operation every day, including Federal Marshals on aircraft, hardened cockpit doors, and even behavior detection officers.

In the past decade alone, the TSA detected 50 million prohibited items, including 5,000 firearms on passengers attempting to board planes. Of course, all of this comes with a price.The TSA is constantly struggling to strike the right balance between what technology is capable of, and what the public is willing to accept.

These days, we are subjected to the occasional pat down, revealing body scans, and a small-scale strip down at the security check. We remove our shoes and belts, and place small quantities of liquids in plastic bags.

While this can be aggravating, looking back, it seems rather bizarre that items like box cutters were ever allowed on planes. But they were for years before 9/11.

Before, your wife could escort you to the gate without a boarding pass. Now, that is unheard of.Some things we don’t even think much about. For instance, the TSA created large spaces, often installing “mood” lighting to create a calm, stress-free environment in airports. In this environment, it’s easier for officers to pinpoint potential threats.

Extra Security Increased Flying Costs

A lot has changed in 10 years, and we’re actually paying for the changes.For each leg of a journey that requires you to board a

plane, you now pay a $2.50 September 11th Security Fee, which goes toward financing the TSA’s staff, operations and screening equipment.

Last year, airlines and passengers contributed $2 billion in taxes and fees to the TSA, and there is a proposal in front of Congress to double the September 11th Security Fee to $5 per enplanement.Some changes were less direct, but forever changed our experience in the sky.

Because several airlines flirted with bankruptcy post-Sept. 11, airlines instituted revenue-boosting measures like fees for checked bags and fuel surcharges. They also reduced the number of flights, crammed in more seats, and cut out complimentary snacks and beverages.

The customer experience inevitably suffered. In a private economic survey released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in June, airlines had the lowest rating of any industry group, just beating out the Federal Government and subscription TV providers.The impact is certainly felt.

“When reading (and writing) about travel, sometimes it feels like travel is all nuts and bolts -- passports and shoes, fare searches and car rental bidding. In truth, it’s

not even close. Nonetheless, for my part, I will keep placing calls to the TSA asking about new policies, and will report them back to you. I will keep trying to find ways

for us all to remain global citizens, and to get out and see our own incredible country. And as always, as I did on 14 flights this summer between our benchmark holidays

of Memorial Day, when we honor and remember the people who defend our country, and Labor Day, when we honor and remember the people who live and work here, I will refuse to live in fear. I’ll dump my water and take off my shoes until together we

figure out a better way. And above all, I’ll ...”

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According to a Cornell study on “The Impact of Post-9/11 Airport Security Measures on the Demand for Air Travel,” there has been a small, but noticeable decline in air traffic that has cost the industry an estimated $1.1 billion, according to the paper’s co-author Garrick Blalock.”Clearly, no one likes to be inconvenienced,” he noted.For all of our inconveniences, the truth of the matter remains that in the decade since the 9/11 attacks, there has not been another successful act of terrorism.

Furthermore, according to statistics, there are fewer cancellations and mishandled bags than there were ten years ago.Most Americans appear willing to accept the additional hassle, forgo the complimentary snacks, and arrive hours before their flight to sit alone at the gate. It’s the price we have learned to pay to feel safe in our post-9/11 world.

Ten years ago this Sunday, I rose very early to get a bunch of work done before heading to the beach to go surfing. I had worked right through the preceding Labor Day weekend, a swell had risen overnight and I wanted to grab a half-day off in the surf before the autumn working pace really picked up again.

My phone buzzed several times on the drive to the beach at Sandy Hook, NJ, but it wasn’t until I arrived that I listened to my voice mail and learned that a plane had crashed in New York City. At that point radio stations were still playing music, and no one really understood what had happened.

Over the next hour or so, I walked to the end of the New Jersey coast, and with a very small group of other folks, watched the Twin Towers come down. We didn’t know it at the time, as we could see only huge columns of smoke and ash, but it was a chilling sight.

Without the facts of the story, I had no idea a terrorist attack had occurred, and I got in the ocean. But when I got out beyond the whitewater, alone and quiet, I became utterly overwhelmed with concern for friends and family. I took one wave then headed for the beach and for home. My experience was later written up in Surfer Magazine, with a follow-up this past month.

Over the coming days, I maintained a list of members of the rowing community who had survived or been lost in the attacks. Just two days after the towers fell, I went back into New York City, where I had lived for over a decade, and ventured to what would soon be called Ground Zero to see for myself the carnage the attacks had wrought. I lasted about an hour; when veteran Marines on the scene started running for cover as small explosions went off, I knew it was time for me to get out of there.

Security in an Insecure Time

The weekend after the attacks, I was sitting in an acoustically sealed studio for a live radio interview on National Public Radio with one other guest one of many post-9/11 interviews I did as a travel writer for this Web site. To close the show, the interviewer asked if we should expect more or similar attacks. The other guest strongly believed that we should, and in particular felt that our train system was next. For some reason I felt less alarmed and less worried; it seemed to me that the targets of the Twin Towers attack were dramatic and incredibly symbolic, and I simply did not think that we were going to start seeing attacks on trains to Hartford, CT, or casino buses to Atlantic City.

In truth, I was concerned but still somewhat calm about the dangers terrorism brought to our previously innocent shores, in a country that had not seen significant war-related bloodshed on our own soil for many decades. No matter how dramatic the attacks, and how absolutely real the sense of vulnerability, I wasn’t sure we were in more danger than people living in Europe 60 years previously, a place such as Northern Ireland a couple decades before or even contemporary Central America. These cunningly evil attacks left a giant wound, and I certainly felt less safe, but somehow not more truly vulnerable -- maybe just more aware of the dangers of the 21st century, faced by many worldwide. And I credit our great country for the luxury of that feeling; 10 years on, the feeling has not abandoned me.

But the other speaker had a point that none of us could have realized at the time, long before the creation of the Homeland Security Department and the TSA. What we have done with our transit system since then is telling -- almost no one can get on a commercial plane with even a half-bottle of water, but absolutely anyone can get on a train/bus/boat, fly a private plane or drive a truck across a giant bridge with just about anything you can imagine on their person.

Even if you believe, as many do, that what we have at the airport is “Security Theater” rather than meaningful measures to keep us safe, it’s hard to believe that no potential attacks were discouraged by the difficulty of getting into an airport terminal. So a miserable and chronically late short flight with 50 passengers is mostly safe from terrorists, but a packed Acela train is not.

The Spirit of 9/11

This summer, I took 14 long-haul flights, both across the country and overseas. On my last flight of the summer, I saw the movie “Easy Rider.” It’s a strange movie, but certainly an American movie, and at the end the main character, thinking back on their trip across the country, says to his traveling buddy, “We blew it.” He felt that they had an opportunity to

realize some sort of transcendence from traversing their country, but instead they had focused on lucre, and failed to tap into the lessons the country had to offer.

In our own trip into the heart of the 21st century, we still have a chance not to blow it, if we remember the days after September 11, when many countries were ready to stand down from their tremendously expensive Olympics bid efforts and simply concede the 2012 Games to New York City, so that it might heal; when the reciprocal notion of “Ich bin en Berliner” -- the idea that the whole was with us, was one of us -- was something that people felt about America; when anyone would have extended a helping hand to us, the world’s only remaining superpower.

Everyone has a 9/11 story; they know where they were, what they were doing, what they were thinking. Think back on your own story, back to that moment and what you felt at the time. Many Americans felt a strong sense of community, of country, of fellowship -- somehow we have forgotten those feelings. But how? At the time, it felt like they would never leave us.

As a frequent traveler and a travel writer, I have spent part of almost every day researching or thinking or writing about some aspect of the fallout of those attacks. Somehow, the sense that we were all in it together has gone missing; if we work hard enough to capture the quicksilver sense of things we had in those difficult days, we can recover that sense of community, of being together, of pride in who we are and how we treat people. If you remembered to hold your loved ones a little bit closer, let’s remember those things. If on that day, you lived not so much in fear, but in empathy and sympathy for your countrymen, let’s remember those things. In the hardest times, every great nation has rallied to help each other, not to attack each other. Let’s allow that to be the spirit of 9/11, not fear, hate and terror.

My heart goes out to all who have been affected in any way by the tragic events of 9/11. I remember getting ready for work that morning with the television on seeing the planes hit the towers and watching in horror as the events unfolded. Once I got to work, the entire office continued to be glued to the television and during this time our company was receiving bomb threats, but we were not allowed to leave work. It was quite frightening and difficult. Those shocking images of tragedy and loss are forever branded in my brain, but it in no way compares to those who were in New York, at The Pentagon, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas seeing it all first hand and experiencing loss of epic proportions. I can’t imagine the unbearable pain that so many feel to this day. Just thinking about it all brings me to tears.

Our neighbors were a wonderful middle aged couple with no children. On 9/11, the man (Dean) who was a career Army professional lost his brother at The Pentagon. It was devastating, of course, as it was for everyone. His brother’s wife just had a

baby and they had another little boy who was about 2 years old. To add another cruel twist of fate to the tragic events of 9/11, the mother of the two little boys (Dean’s sister-in-law) was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was not given long to live. Once she was gone, the boys would come to live with my neighbors and they would raise them. I remember seeing the mother on a visit as she was preparing things for the boys and the rest of their lives without her. It was so heartbreaking talking to her about what had happened and what she was doing for her boys’ futures. She was a lovely woman. Sadly she did pass away very soon after that visit and the boys came to live with my neighbors. They were so young and such good little boys hit with such tragedy so early in life. A few years ago they moved away and we still hear from the family from time to time. It’s always nice to know that they are doing well. From these tragic losses, my neighbors were able to do something good and raise their nephews in a loving, caring home.

As we remember the tragic events of this day ten years ago, the lives lost, the heroes that emerged and the pain that is still felt, I recommend visiting the 9/11 Living Memorial Project which is an online interactive tribute commemorating the lives and preserving the stories of September 11, 2001.

September 11th, 2001 was a life changing event not only for the people of New York and the United States, but for people of the world. As we reflect upon this day, it is important to recognize that we are all connected; we are all human beings living on this planet. We should embrace our differences and learn to live together in peace and harmony. A few years ago I affirmed the Charter for Compassion. The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious, ideological and national difference.

Years Later: The Lessons and Promises of 9/11

Remembering

Words by: Ed Howard

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SAILING ON THE OMBAK PUTIH

Words by Stephanie Brookes Photos by David Metcalf

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s the crew heaved and tied off in practiced

unison, the seven sails billowed and flapped

as ropes snapped into place. The sails filled

and caught the breeze. The sleek wooden

schooner came into its own; we were sailing.

We cut through the white waves (Ombak Putih) with ease

and, from the comfort of my lounge chair, on a freshly

polished deck, I felt life couldn’t get any better at that

precise moment.

Such are the delights of taking a sailing adventure,

but it was not all smooth sailing. In addition to the

extraordinary sights; deserted beaches, untouched

The birth of a Bugis SchoonerThe Ombak Putih is a bugis schooner, meaning it was

built by the Bugis people, a legendary tribe of sailors

and boat builders who use a ship building technique

that has remained unchanged in hundreds of years. The

shipwrights and apprentices learn their skills as early as

12 years old. The Bugis people are from South Sulawesi

but many conduct their trade from other places in

Indonesia, like Kalimantan, where the Ombak Putih was

built.

Before starting the design of a bugis schooner, much

planning and preparation is involved. The master ship

builder and the ship owner must forge a working

relationship, which centers around harmony, as

this implicates a long life for the ship, little risk and

good fortune. The strength of the ship is not only

determined by construction factors but also by

mystical factors.

The master builder must go into the jungle, on his

own, in order to commune with the spirits before he

may choose and fell the first tree. The first tree is the

most important and before it is cut he must enter into

a dialogue with the tree and pay honor to it’s spirit.

With axe in hand, the master builder strikes in an

upward direction symbolizing the fortune of the ship

will always rise. He plans the building of the ship in the

jungle, in his mind, and in fact no written designs or

blueprints are ever used. The Buginese people build

by oral tradition and know exactly how much wood

will be used, how much it will weigh, what type of

construction factors they will employ and of course,

the mystical factors plays a part as well.

Ceremonial acts are held when the three pieces of

the keel are joined together. Inside the holes that join

each piece, gold is placed symbolizing wealth. Iron is

added for strength and hulled rice is also placed, for

prosperity.

The launching of a 200-ton Bugis pinisi schooner is

done manually and takes around 200 men to push the

boat into the water. The night before, Islamic songs

and traditional Buginese songs are sung and the

supernatural spirits are honored.

Once the boat is in the water, the shipbuilder stays

with his ship. He becomes the Captain, presumably

for the life of the ship or his. When I was introduced

to our Captain on board the Ombak Putih, I had an

enormous respect and admiration for exactly what this

title meant.

coral reefs, crystal clear waters, sunrises, sunsets and

friendly tribes people, we were to ride out a storm in

the Sunda Straits great enough to force us to change

direction and take a less dangerous route. We were to

stand captivated as we watched Eddy the dragon slayer

take on a Komodo dragon and we were to witness the

age old custom of whip fighting during our visit to

the mountain people on the island of Flores. Relax, sit

back and join me on this captivating journey across

the Lesser Sunda Islands. A journey as timeless as the

ship which brought us there, the Ombak Putih, which

in itself is worth telling a tale about, as it captures much

of the mystique of the trip itself.

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The journey Sumbawa to Flores Flores

We set sail from Bima, in Eastern Sumbawa. Our 8-day journey was to take us to the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Sumba and Savu, however when you

are in the hands of nature on the high seas, things can change.

March is typically the best time to sail in the Sumba

Strait, as the calmest seas prevail. However, we battled

an unexpected huge storm on the second night and

ended up with a different outcome and as any travel

addict knows well, these are the moments when travel

becomes an adventure; when the best laid plans go

astray.

After dinner, our cruise director handed out the

seasickness pills. The dark, looming waves started

to get noticeably larger and soon the dining room

chairs were lifting and flying across the galley. When

the large dining table rose, accompanied by glasses

nervously clattering in the glass cabinet, the Captain

called a meeting. It was only 45 minutes back to a

sheltered bay, so the decision was made, and we

turned back.

After a smooth night’s sleep we woke up in Flores, one

of the biggest, most rugged and beautiful islands of the

Lesser Sunda Islands. We were given our first glimpse

into the Flores culture with a visit to the traditional

village of Ngada. This involved a one-hour bus ride up

into the highlands where we were made very welcome

by the village chief.

We were invited to take our honorable seats in a small

hut and soon we were sipping palm wine, chewing

beetle nut and munching on some tobacco. The giving

was then up to us, and our European cruise director,

handed the chief a couple of rupiah which served to

symbolize the act of giving.

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Traditional Masks

Beautiful Sunset View

Traditional Fisherman

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Soon a full-scale whip-fighting dance was in progress

involving a group of men cracking their whips, and

yelping as they danced, challenging each other to the

power of the whip. The men were extremely animated

and vocal in challenging their adversaries. This was

accompanied by the antics of the local crowd (us),

which made sounds equivalent to a WWF wrestling

challenge.

The women then performed a bridal dance involving

bamboo poles and some speedy intricate footwork

keeping them out of harm’s way, as the bamboo

poles opened and shut quickly. After the ceremonial

dances we were invited to beat the gongs and in a

Komodo Island Dragons and Bravery

We were in for another adventure when we visited the

island of Komodo. We were only off the boat 5 minutes

we saw our first Komodo dragon. On closer inspection

we realized when we were actually surrounded by them,

as they blend perfectly with the scrub and grass. The

ranger, Eddy explained it was quite unusual to see so

many dragons in the one area and we should consider

ourselves very lucky. There were seven Komodos in total

and although the size makes you a little nervous (they

stretch out to about 3 meters), they have gentleness

about them, which I found quite captivating.

When one started to move slowly towards us, our ranger,

who stood guard with only a 2-pronged stick, assured

us we were in no danger and then went on to explain

how one of his colleagues had his arm ripped off by a

Komodo!

One Komodo dragon started to make an advance, with

a very determined look on his face. He began to make

a beeline for the ranger’s hut. He proceeded to haul

himself up the staircase and nose his way in, successfully

opening the door.

Eddie the dragon slayer reacted with lightening speed,

charged at the dragon and grabbed him by the tail.

We couldn’t see what happened next, as the two of

them were now inside the hut, but there was plenty

of banging and crashing and then Eddie emerged

triumphant, having managed to wrestle the dragon

and to haul him out (by the tail).

As we stood open-mouthed in wonder, Eddie

explained calmly, “He was after our food. We have

fish in there and he must hunt for his food naturally.”

Eddie was not just a dragon slayer; he was an

environmentalist as well.

Komodos are actually slow movers and live to a ripe

old age of about 50 years. Their hunting strategy is

based on stealth and power. Although they can run

at speeds of up to 30km an hour this is only in short

bursts. Poor hearing and limited vision means they

hunt mostly by smell. After an attack, the wounded

prey will slow down and eventually die. The septic

saliva of the Komodo left on the animal eventually

poisons the prey and allows for the final kill. The

Komodo dragon is a large monitor lizard and although

related to the dinosaurs, they are not descended from

them.

very friendly, hospitable way, we were made to feel

very welcome. We didn’t want to leave; however lunch

was calling and the food served on the ship was worth

the bus ride back. Every day the chef presented a new

menu, which was a blend of European style food and

local Indonesian fare.

After lunch we enjoyed some solace and relaxation

time. In fact, every day offered a cultural trip in the

morning, lunch back on board and then setting

the sails for a new destination, usually a remote

uninhabited island for some snorkeling. Our beach

afternoons became a bit of a ritual, and our crew

would row over with chilled wine and cold drinks and

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Flores Dance Fighting


Keli Mutu Lakes FloresOne cannot visit Flores without seeing the stunning

three-colored crater lakes. This involved a slow and

windy bus trip up the mountain. It is well worth the

arduous ride, with outstanding views from the summit.

The lakes of Keli Mutu, which lie within the volcano’s

crater, actually change color. Our guide told us that on

his previous visit, one of the lakes had turned silver.

On the day of our visit we saw one lake turquoise, one

green and one maroon. Due to the varying mineral

content you never know what you are going to see

until the day. The area is steeped in tradition and the

local people say the dark colored lake, which varies

between black and maroon, is where the bad souls go.

The lakes are caustic and in 1995 a Dutch tourist

accidentally fell in and only a part of his body was

recovered one week later. He was exploring in an

out-of-bounds area, which was foolish and he met his

fate in the turquoise lake. Apart from the unfortunate

tourist, no one has ever ventured down to the lakes.

Our next cultural experience took place in Watublapi,

Flores, where we were treated to a ceremonial dance

performance by the Sika tribe. We were welcomed

with palm wine served in coconut shells, hand rolled

tobacco, which we all lit up and tried, and the bitter

tasting beetle nut. We were in a very merry mood

watching the entertainment, which involved a young

man balancing on top of a bamboo pole, hoisted

several feet up into the air by his troop of dancers. The

women sung and imitated “calls of the wild” as we sat

entranced in this performance in the middle of a small

jungle clearing. Their obvious enjoyment of the tribal

dance was infectious and with the palm wine enhancer

it didn’t take much for us to join them, at their

invitation, in the grand finale. The people of Watublapi

are skilled weavers and after the performance they

invited us to view their looms and spinning devices.

They showed us all the steps – from taking the cotton

from the kapok pod to spinning it on a wheel. As the

wheel whirred away they demonstrated how a ball of

cotton was made. They simply stretched the kapok

out from the wheel, creating a long strand and before

our eyes we saw it turn into a ball of cotton.

The women sat together on the jungle floor, clacking

on their weaving looms and most seemed to have a

permanent meditative smile. It was clear to see they

really enjoyed their work and their traditional way of

life.

Keli Mutu Lake

We found Flores a very friendly place. The people

are not poor, but live mostly by subsistence, growing

rice and crops and providing for their families with

supplementary income from things like weaving and

carving. They are aware of the need to preserve their

culture and heritage by keeping their traditional way of

life. For them, it is how they pay homage to the spirits

of their ancestors. With the Christian missionaries

arriving in the 1920’s, 85 % of Flores people are Roman

Catholic, however they also honor their ancestral

beliefs and practice their animist customs together

with Christianity.

Our journey ended in Maumere with no one wanting

to leave the ship and board the plane home. The

places we visited had woven a memory of white sandy

beaches far from anywhere, spectacular volcanoes

and mountains, the natural habitat of the Komodo

dragons, plus the smiles of the wonderful people we

met along the way.

A sailing voyage on the Ombak Putih allows the

journey to be equally as good as the remote

destinations you experience.

Fact File

Indonesia Cruises –

PT. Ombak Putih

Benoa, Bali, Indonesia

www.indonesiacruises.com


Weaving fabric of Flores

Komodo Dragons

Sumbawa Kids

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Words by: Idea Production Jakarta

& Photos by: Dyah Kusuma

Labuhan Kelambu

East Borneo

ocated on the northeastern coast of East

Kalimantan, Berau Regency is rich in history,

culture and nature. Once known as the majestic Berau

Kingdom around the 14th century, spanning over 34.000

km2, the area officially became a regency in 1992, with

the harbor town of Tanjung Redeb as its capital. Basked

in tranquility, discover Berau’s ancient royal palaces,

mysterious cemeteries, and grand mosque.

Berau natural beauty has also won visitors’ hearts from

around the globe, boasting tropical rainforests with

exotic wildlife such as Asia’s only great ape and the

icon of Indonesia - the orangutan, as well as sun bear,

proboscis monkey, and many more.

At the seafront, its breathtaking marine paradise is

inspiring and entertaining, where affluent coral reefs and

vibrant marine lives offer exhilarating encounters

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Keraton on Mounth Tabur, Berau

Berau Grand Mosque

Dayak Woman

Plaza Sanggam Lima, Berau

Derawan Archipelago is one of the most important

hotspots in The Coral Triangle, boasting high

biodiversity that is very crucial for the welfare of all

lives in the sea, as well as the sustainability of all living

things on Earth. Consisting of 31 islands and atoll

reefs, Derawan Archipelago offers complete marine

ecosystems, namely the coral reef, sea-grass bed

and mangrove, enhanced by sprawling spectacular

beaches!

The seascape has also been recorded as the largest

turtle habitat and nesting site in South East Asia,

dominated by green turtles (Chelonia mydas).

Additionally, you can also find hawksbill turtles

(Erethmochelys fimbriata), manta rays (Manta birostris),

thresher sharks (Alopias sp.), barracudas (Sphyraena),

stingless jellyfish (Cassiopeia ornata), barracudas

(Sphyraena), dugongs (Dugong dugon), dolphins

(Delphinus), and coconut crabs (Bigus latro).

Maratua IslandIt is no exaggeration to describe Maratua as The Turtle

Capital of South East Asia. The island is the favorite

breeding ground for turtles, mainly green turtles,

giving a guarantee of turtle encounters every time

you dive. Maratua is approximately 4-kilometer long

and the northern half of the lagoon rises sharply out of

the water. Constant currents give the waters of Maratua

the perfect condition for healthy reefs and abundant fish

life, from pelagics to the smallest and weirdest creatures.

In short, Maratua Island offers something for all types of

divers.


Traditional Pattern on Dayak’s Music Instrument

Kelai River

Kelai River

Maratua Resort

Sunset at Maratua Resort

Sangalaki Island

Kakaban Island

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Find “The Eagles of the Sea”, graciously emerge from all

directions! Sangalaki Island is a familiar site for manta

rays. These gentle giants are totally undisturbed by

your presence. They are known to glide right up to

you while searching for planktons. Furthermore, the

shallow and pristine reefs of Sangalaki also provide

a vast diversity of marine life. Most dive sites are

shallower than 20 meter (65 feet) and slope gently to

boast amazing hard and soft corals. Exotic underwater

kingdoms are here

Kakaban Island is home to Jellyfish Lake. Only 25

minute boat ride from Sangalaki Island, dip into the

5-square-kilometer lake and swim (and even touch)

the stingless jellyfish! This unique species can only be

found in two places in the world. In Palau Islands, the

Philippines. And here, in Kakaban Island! Snorkeling

with jellyfish that do not have stings presents an

experience of a lifetime.

Kakaban is also renowned for its rugged deep walls

that live up pretty much to any expectation. Pelagics

such as manta rays, barracudas, tunas, jacks, trevallies,

and various species of sharks are residents here. Also

enjoy the reef life that assembles along the walls.

Hanging soft coral tiers, fans and whips, as well as

colorful reef fish.


Labuhan Cermin

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The three main tribes of the Baliem Valley gather here in traditional war costumes to stage mock battles and perform indigenous music and dances, in which visitors often participate. This is an opportunity to witness tribal traditions being practiced amidst the highlands. Tribe members dress splendidly in feathered headdresses, the koteka, or penis gourd, and grass skirts as they host bakar batu feasts, where pigs and sweet potatoes are roasted.

Words and Photos by Evi Aryati Arbay

ocated high in the Jayawijaya mountains

on the Indonesian side of the island of

New Guinea, The Baliem is a stunningly

beautiful green valley long hidden

beyond soaring hills. Baliem valley is 72

km. long, and 15 km to 31 km wide in places. It is cut by

the Baliem River which has its source in the northern

Trikora Mountain, cascading into the Grand Valley, to

meander down and further rushing south dropping

1,500 meters to become a large muddy river that slowly

empties into the Arafura Sea. The festival is organized

by the Governments of Jayawijaya district, and aims to

present and preserve the values of traditional culture of

the tribes in the Baliem valley.

LIrian Island or Papua is home to an incredibly diverse,

rich and unique flora and fauna. No less than 85%

of the island is covered by rainforest, much of it

primary and untouched by man. Wildlife abounds

and includes some of the most interesting creatures

known to man, while its coastal underwater world,

which hosts truly amazing coral reefs, is equally

magical.

And more than that remote tribal peoples of Papua

have been considered as among the world`s last

frontiers. Papua is home to around 312 different

tribes, including some untouchable peoples. Some

speak languages completely unrelated to any other in

the world. But nowadays, Papua is eager to open up to

the outside world by organizing various cultural festivals,

including the Baliem Valley Festival, in order to attract

foreign tourists.

This is an extraordinary rarely occasion - where the

Dani, Lani and Yali (ethnic of natives Papua, Indonesia)

mixed together in joyful to dancing and happy vying

towards each other. They have different physical feature,

culture and way of life as well as unique customs. Each

tribe group will come over with their own identity. Here

you will see clear difference among them refer to their

dressing. The Dani guys only use small koteka (penis

gourd / penis cover), the Lani has bigger Koteka as their

body is much bigger than the average of Dani, while

the Yali has long slender Koteka with rattan belt

corved waist lenght.

Highlight of the Festival is the mock tribal warfare

held to maintain the agility and preparedness of the

tribes to defend their villages. The Ceremony itself

held a marvelous war dancing in live performance

directly in front of your eyes, accompanied by

Papuan traditional music - adding an atmosphere

of grandeur. The main objective of the Festival is to

carry out simulation of war between the tribes, to

protect and maintain flexibility and willingness of

each tribe to protect his village. All tribes group will

Stage Mock Battles of Traditional War


deliver their envoy to attend the festival while bringing

all tribes attributes, kotekas, art and craft. The Baliem

festival is a right chance to observe the rich culture of the

hinterland.

The Baliem Valley festival has started with the “Burn

the rock” known as Barapean is a traditional cooking

method that have had been done from day one till now

by natives who live in the Valley of Baliem. Initially it

was conducted by collecting some raw materials that

including rocks as a means of heating food, firewood for

burning, and meat as food to be cooked. They’re always

using stones taken from the rivers and the stone itself

has usually chosen to absorb heat quickly and durable.

Next run down was opening ceremony by

representatives from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

of Indonesia. This year event was special because

it is the 22nd Festival of Baliem! Every year always

increasing number of visitors, as an example, on this

year the number of local and foreign tourists has been

increased significantly from previous years, as well

as the number of participating groups. It’s about 25

groups participated or about 1,000 soldiers from three

tribes taking part of this event, here they not only

showed off a variety of activities that they normally

do in everyday life such as the Rock Burn cooking,

how grow the crops and livestock techniques as well

as traditional dances, musical instrument with tribal

warfare techniques and strategies - what they have.

There are still so many tribes living in rural areas that

difficult to reach. For example: the Yali tribe warriors;

they came to the festival by walking for three days

from their village. Additionally, cost factors needed!

to meet those people who live in the outback are very

expensive, included other costs to “oblige’ them to do

a cooking show that use a burn stone custom, it takes

a huge cost because it shows it has to go through

the process of ritual and ceremony are required to

minimal sacrifice a pig.

Through this festival, it seems we should be allowed to see and feel the daily lives of the three tribes. We can also

record and photograph their profiles for free, just need to give candy and cigarettes as a personal approach. This

condition is different when visiting the village where the mummy was, in this village you are required to pay 250.00 to

300.000 to take the mummies from house of honai and to pose with the traditional villagers and mummy you have to

pay Rp.5,000 per head per one image, so the calculation to take pictures with the mummies is: If the six inhabitants of

the village - the cost required: Rp mummy. 250 000 + (6 x 5000 x 2 org snap) = Rp.310 000.

There will also be a special competition of Sege throwing and archery competition for foreign visitors as a sign of

appreciation for their attendance. Visitor can also experience the true meaning of being a Papuan by wearing the

traditional costumes of Koteka and have their skins blackened so they can also be part of the festivities.

Pig Racing Contest

Opening ceremony by Local Goverment

The ChiefThe ladies of Dani

Burning rock cooking


To get to the Baliem Valley, visitors must pass through

the main airport of the province of Papua, it called

Sentani airport. To achieve the Sentani airport, visitors

can access it using any flights from Jakarta, Bali and

Makassar. Upon arrival at Sentani airport, visitors can

extend to fly by choosing in a type of aircrafts either

Hercules or Twin Otter from Wamena, the capital of

Jayawijaya.

By attending the masive baliem festival, you will have

a great chance to know and learn the culture of each

attending tribes without having to make the visit to their

compounds deep in the hinterland of West Papua.

If you have limited funds, but wanted to know about

Baliem Valley and its inhabitants, it is advisable to arrive

at the time of the convening of the Festival of Baliem. It is

held every year in Wamena and always in August, so plan

your participation in advance of the festival - in order

to facilitate all things, considered it is still very limited

number of accommodations and transportation. One

thing is certainly; visited Papua has been pretty safe and

is mandatory to all of you who claimed as Real traveler-

its A MUST! So let’s go to Papua.

How to Get there

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Dani Tribes Dance

The man and archery

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More than 1000 new species found in Island Of New Guinea

Over the last decade, an extraordinary number of new species have been discovered on the island of New

Guinea (Papua, Indonesia & Papua New Guinea). But the forests, wetlands and coastal regions where they live

are under increasing pressure. This report introduces these remarkable new species, the threats they face, and

what WWF and others are doing to secure their future.

ew Guinea contains one of the world’s

last truly unspoilt tropical wildernesses.

This final frontier on the edge of the

Pacific covers less than 0.5% of the Earth’s landmass, but

is home to 6–8% of the world’s species. New Guinea is

unique. It contains extraordinarily high levels of endemic

species I, together with an unprecedented cultural

diversity – 1,100 languages are spoken.

Divided between the countries of Papua New Guinea

in the east and Indonesia in the west, the island of New

Guinea contains the third-largest tract of rainforest in

the world, and its wetlands are the most pristine in the

Asia-Pacific region. These habitats rival those on Borneo

as well as the Amazon and Congo for richness.

N

New Guinea is home to more than 800 species of birds, unique species of reptiles and amphibians, and extraordinary

mammal species like tree kangaroos. Indeed, New Guinea’s tally of terrestrial vertebrates around 1,800 species

exceeds Borneo’s by more than two-and-a-half times II.

The plant diversity is also very high; the estimated number of vascular plants in New Guinea ranges from 25,000 to

30,000. The confirmed figure from 1980s data is 21,000 indicating that much is yet to be found on this under-studied

island. Situated in the centre of the Coral Triangle, the reefs around New Guinea have the most species of coral and

reef fish in the world.

Words and Photos by: WWF Indonesia

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Between 1998 and 2008, at least 1,060 new species have

been discovered and officially described from the forests,

wetlands and waters of New Guinea. Such is the extent

of New Guinea’s biodiversity that new species continue

to be discovered even today. A 2009 expedition to the

Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea featured

on the BBC series Lost Land of the Volcano found an

estimated 40 new species, including at least 16 new

species of frog, 2 new species of lizard, 3 new fish species,

1 new species of bat, and an undescribed endemic

subspecies of the silky cuscus, a type of possum.

Another mammal, and the largest new species of animal

discovered during the trip, was a woolly giant rat, found

in the forest inside the crater of Mount Bosavi. Since

2008, more than 100 new species have been described

by scientists III, and clearly many more await scientific

discovery and description.

If managed sustainably, the island’s precious habitats

such as reefs, rainforests and wetlands could continue

to thrive into the next century. This is because, unlike

most other parts of the world, these resources are,

at present, relatively untouched5. Equally, because

of the range in altitude (up to 4,884m) and the

complex terrain offering numerous microhabitats,

rainforest species here have more chance to adapt

to climate change than those in lowland rainforests.

As the climate warms, they can move to higher

ground provided there is uninterrupted forest habitat

connecting different areas.

As a developing region with high rates of poverty,

development is essential for the people of New

Guinea. However, only improved land-use planning

and industry that follows best practice can deliver

long-term ecologically sustainable economic

growth. The environment of the island is increasingly

under pressure from poorly planned, unsustainable

development. Between 1972 and 2002, human

activities resulted in a quarter (24%) of Papua New

Guinea’s rainforests being cleared or degraded.

New Guinea continues to face growing threats

from a wide range of activities, including illegal

and/or unsustainable logging, subsistence

over-exploitation, forest conversion for palm oil,

commercial mining, road construction, invasive and/

or exotic species, and unsustainable fisheries.

These environmental threats are exacerbated by

global climate change which is

Increasing the number of fires within forests and

savannas, erosion, and seawater incursion into

coastal habitats. About nine million people depend

on the forests and fresh waters of the island for their

subsistence, livelihoods and cultural heritage. Forest

management initiatives such as Reducing Emissions

from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)

could allow communities to derive economic

benefits from natural resources while safeguarding

the integrity of the rainforest for future generations.

WWF has been involved in conservation in New

Guinea since the early 1980s. We continue to work

with local institutions and governments to help link

community action with science and effective policy

to promote the protection and sustainable use of

forests, and freshwater and marine resources. Forests

in New Guinea are partially or completely owned

by local communities, so raising awareness and

educating local people about their legal rights and

obligations is a key part of successful conservation.

All sources, please kind to visit:

http://wwfindonesia.or.id and

hhtp://Panda.org

Words and Photos by: Djatoyz alvian

“Feel the spirit at your feet, Where the Earth and oceans meet.Emotion is rising on the breeze as you find your inner peace

You can set your spirit free, where the sky falls to the sea.New horizons you will reach, On the beach..” – Sonic Palms

all its own

The View of Sundak Beach

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lthough Sundak is more quite and desolated,

the magnificence of its scenery and landmarks

are not to be ignored. The pure white sand

and rocky hills standing beside the beach are only just

some of the wonders this beach has to offer. During the

sunrise and sunset, you can watch clearly one of the

most amazing events that Mother earth has been blessed

towards the southern coast of beauty in Java Island.

As you can see there are so many attractions for visitors.

Sundak beach is one of them and always be a favorite

attraction for nature lovers, especially in the area of

Gunungkidul. She owns the favorite since the beach is

pristine beautiful with clean white sand and shore reefs

are a dotted line. They are Baron, Krakal, Siung, Sundak,

Kukup, Drini, Ngandong, Wedi ombo and others.

Sundak Beach, located Precisely in Wonosari - eastern

part of the Gunungkidul, or rather, in the village of Tepus

area, Sidoharjo, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. The

beach is one of the beautiful beaches along the Indian

AOcean. To reach there is pretty handy and the road

access is not too bad either, if you hit off direct from

City Center of Yogyakarta, it takes only 45 minutes

away.

Legend says it all:

According to the story tale, back in early 1930s There

was not a beach but the ocean. Due to geological

activity that might be of the Asian Plate in the Indian

Ocean so there is less water in the area of stagnant

water, forming beaches and offshore reefs began to

climb. The story tells that sea water reached the area

where the mosque stands now and the cave was

submerged in sea water.

The coral reef and the area around the mosque

became new land that later coastal people used it

for economy activities until today. There was unique,

natural phenomenon of the activity that finally

served as starting point of naming this beach.


When rainy season came, there was much water from

the land flowing to the sea. Consequently, the land on

east side of the beach split to make a river-look form.

The flowing water looked like splitting the sand. When

dry season came, the crevice disappeared since the sea

water came ashore and drag away the sand.

Also there is another story developed in the community,

the name Sundak Beach on the coast began to be used

after a fight between a dog and a hedgehog. The fight

occurred because of a dog being starved by chance met

a porcupine. The hedgehog then chased and eventually

fall prey to hungry dogs earlier. For the incident, the dog

owner is often mentioned as Sundak beach. Sundak

named originally come from a word of “A-SU” (dog in

Javanese) and “LA-NDAK” (hedgehog).

Another attraction is the shade of trees around the

shoreline and was accompanied by gusts of wind that

soothes while feeling to have a fresh coconut. In the

evening you can enjoy the beautiful sunset on the

horizon from the Indian Ocean. In addition for supper

easily enjoy a special dish of grilled fish that you can

order a cook by your own.

Around the area, there are several small inns to rental

or just simply build a tent on the beach while enjoying

the bonfire and classic night with stunning skies. Also,

do not forget to buy a souvenir that is typical local

called Srikoyo fruit. It has characteristic sweet taste

and lots of seed.

Sundak Beach View The Rock off Shore


ATHENA

INDIA

Heavenly

A boat trip into Halong Bay, a world heritage listed site in North Vietnam is a spectacular experience. The beauty of this region leaves you spellbound as you cruise alongside hundreds of sheer limestone peaks rising out of the sea, stone mountains clad in jungle, ancient caves and thundering waterfalls.

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Word by Stephanie Brookes Photos by David Metcalf

he area has been protected since 1994 and the

trip can be enjoyed to the fullest aboard the

luxury of a Chinese-style traditional junk, which is well

worth the extra dollars. There are two regions to explore.

The main area is Halong Bay itself, where approximately

1,000 boat operators compete for business, taking you to

places like Hang Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), which is

not that much of a surprise, as you will be sharing it with

around 700 people.

The other area is Bai Tu Long Bay (which means Baby

Dragon). In comparison, the surprises here are very real.

Beautiful secluded beaches, exploring isolated caves by

kayak, and the highlight - a candlelight dinner in a cave.

Bai Tu Long Bay is home to a group of local fishermen

in the Cong Dam Floating Fishing Village. The concept

T of a floating village is rather new to many of these

century-old subsistence ethnic fishing communities.

After 1994 the Vietnamese Government convinced

many fishermen and their families to come out of the

caves and live on the water. The main reason was

to preserve and protect the caves and the delicate

limestone environment for future generations. Many

of these groups where enticed out of the caves with

the offer of a (floating) school.

Prior to this offer, entire villages - mums, dads,

grandparents and children were illiterate. However

now children aged 6 to 9 attend primary school.

After completion of primary school, children are

encouraged to continue on to secondary school on

the mainland, however this involves leaving their

floating village life, their families and living on dry

land in Halong City.

The day we visited, the village elder welcomed us with a

serving of green tea in tiny cups and we met some of the

thirty-nine children who attend the primary school, which

floats on blue plastic barrels. Interestingly, the common

Vietnamese practice of two-child families is not practiced

in this village because, as a local fisherman told us, “we

have nothing else to do”. Girls are encouraged to marry

between 17 and 20 years of age. When I asked one of the

girls why they get married so young, she replied, “We are

afraid of getting old.”

Whilst visiting the village, we were offered the

opportunity to try our hand at fishing with the experts

and we were encouraged to sit and converse, albeit in

broken Vietnamese with the friendly village floaters. It

was a very interesting cultural exchange and both parties

benefitted from finding out about each other’s worlds.


Dragon Pearl Cruising Through Bai Tu Long Bay

Cruising into Halong Harbour

Bai Tu Long Bay

the Cave DinnerWe set off after dark in a small boat convoy. Our

destination was Thien Canh Son Cave. The giant stone

cliff face loomed out of the dark waters - it was alluring

and mysterious, framed against a dark moonless sky. As

we got closer, a line of small torch flame markers came

into view. The parade of lights wound up and around the

sheer pinnacle island and then disappeared into what

could only be the entrance to the cave.

With this limited lighting, 18 boat passengers cautiously

ascended the steep trail, torch in hand, and followed

the flame markers to the mouth of the cave. Once we

were inside, a small Hansel and Gretel narrow pathway,

lit by tiny tea-candles awaited us. We entered a world

of orange – the colour of the inside of the cave walls

and followed the trail, descending deep into the cave,

through small grottos. At every twist and turn stalagmites

and stalactites greeted us, rising and falling in our wake.

Finally we arrived at our destination, the cave restaurant.

The shape of the cave leant itself to a perfect dining

experience. Several natural stone couches lined the room

and to my surprise, the floor of the cave was totally level.

An ornate candelabra adorned a natural stone mantel

and an 18-seat dining table greeted us.

Soft Vietnamese music echoed in acoustic harmony with

sparkling wine glasses, a white starched tablecloth, shiny

porcelain dinner plates and the final touch - a sprinkling

of rose petals. All were delighted at this very special and

unique dinner setting. Thien Cahn Son Cave is a private

cave and therefore you are guaranteed exclusivity for

the night but exactly how had all this been set up? It

turns out that the work that had gone into this perfect

presentation had been prepared that very afternoon.

While we had all been kayaking and playing soccer on

the beach in the afternoon, our crew was busy discretely

working on carrying chairs and tables into the cave and

creating this exquisite setting, as well as cooking a nine

course dinner. Truly remarkable!

Our waiters beamed with pride as they brought through

each dish, which was accompanied by hand carved

food art, expertly crafted by the head chef. One piece

included a replica of our Chinese junk carved out of a

pumpkin! All this for one memorable night. It was a

truly heavenly, although very earthly, dining experience.

Memories like this remained etched in your (travel) soul

forever.

Halong Bay is a very romantic destination, combining

breathtaking vistas with idyllic sandy coves and a place

to lose yourself for a couple of days in the wind and the

waves that have created this visual masterpiece on earth.

Halong Bay is located in North East Vietnam. Luxury

Cruise Dragon Pearl 1, 2 and 3 operate and tour Bai Tu

Long area. www.indochina-Junk.com Chinese-junk style

New boat, launched July 2010.

Chinese-junk style New boat, launched July 2010 11

Deluxe Cabins (maximum 22 people) Indochina Junk

support “For a Green Halong” initiative. This includes

replacing styrofoam float-barrels with environmentally

friendly, long-term plastic barrels, supporting the rubbish

project in Vung Vieng fishing village and protection and

planting of mangrove swamp in Cong Dam.

Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi included in the

cruise price. Transfer time - Three hours by private

shuttle Hanoi to boat Best time of year –October and

November. Cruise operates all year round.

How to get there

Fact File

Cruising into Halong Harbour

Private unique dining settingKayaks on the edge

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ADDICT TO LEISURE VOYAGE

If you owned a mega-yacht, where would you sail? Maybe across the multi-hued blue waters of the Caribbean? Or maybe along the sun-drenched coasts of the Mediterranean? Or perhaps an Atlantic Ocean crossing?Words and Photos by: Dough Bradwell

any people dream of sailing on a mega-

yacht, but most could never own one. Now,

thanks to Star Clipper, you can enjoy the

full luxury experience without the cost of ownership.

Discover what sailing was like during the golden age

of tall ships.

Star Clipper is a boutique line with only three vessels,

but each is renowned as “best-in-class” when it

comes to sailing ships. Service is top-notch. Food

is phenomenal. Activities and amenities rival those

offered only on private yachts. Cabins are exquisite.

Ports of call are unique and delightful. Passenger

count is 227 or less. Plus, the ships themselves are

gorgeous to behold, whether on-board or viewed

from on-shore.

M

The Royal Clipper is their flagship and their largest.

During winter and spring, it sails the Leeward and

Windward Islands of the Caribbean. At the end of

April, it will head east and spend the summer and fall

sailing the Mediterranean, including a special cruise

where they will dock for you to watch the Monaco

Grand Prix.

Note that we are talking about sailing, as opposed

to cruising, since these are actually sailing ships.

With approximately 5,000 m2 of sails (that’s 42 sails

on five 54m tall masts,) the Royal Clipper gets a

tremendous boost from the winds when they are all

unfurled. There are 26 squaresails, 11 staysails, four

jibs and one gaff-rigged spanker. Unlike other so-

called sailing ships, which run on motor-assist almost

constantly, the Star Clipper line uses sail power as

much as possible when conditions are favorable.

So what can you expect on a typical sail? Following

are the observations from seven days at sea on the

Windward Islands tour on the Royal Clipper, taken in

February 2011. Described as a “luxury casual” cruise, this

suited my lifestyle perfectly. Dressing for dinner consisted

of slacks with a polo shirt.

To begin the journey required a flight to Barbados where

the ship was docked. Passing through customs was

quick and effortless.We were met by a cruise-arranged

shuttle van that took us to the dock. Boarding in the early

afternoon gave us time to unpack in our cabin and get

acquainted before we left port around 10 p.m.

Our Accommodations

Dining

Our standard-size cabin was mid-ship and was a warm

blend of mahogany and brass accents. Two single

beds were arranged together for us as a queen-size

bed. Evening turn-down service even placed a couple

signature chocolates on our pillows each night.

The closet was quite adequate with a couple nicely

built-in shelves near the floor for shoes and sandals and

a full- width shelf above the rod. Two dresserdrawer units

held everything we didn’t need to hang in the closet. A

separate desktop (with combination safe below) made

an ideal worktop for my computer and photo editing. A

small stool was just the right height for typing.

The restroom was completely marble - both walls and

floor, with a spacious vanity and two full-width shelves

below. The shower was small but adequate, with a

retractable clothes line in case you wanted to hand up

your wet bathing suit to dry.

Under the bed, there was a mammoth amount of space

to store easily much more luggage than we brought for

the trip. You could certainly conceal six large suitcases in

this amount of space.

Two large (maybe 18” diameter) portals were our

windows to the world outside. Thick, rich looking

draperies allowed you to block the sun if you wanted to

sleep in. Each cabin is also equipped with a color TV, DVD

player, telephone, and hair dryer.

The ship is five decks tall and multiple sets of stairs

make it easy to get from place to place. There are no

elevators. With 1,800 m2 of handcrafted Burma teak

flooring, the SunDeck and the Clipper Deck see most of

the activity other than eating. The Clipper deck is also

where the 14 larger, luxury cabins and the two deluxe

suites are located.

The luxury cabins offer whirlpool tubs, mini-bars,

outside private verandahs and room service. The

verandah’s have ample room for a pair of chairs and a

table for outdoor relaxing or dining. The deluxe suites

also include a separate sitting area. For the ultimate

experience, book one of the two 33 m2owner’s suites

on the Commodore Deck.The two owners suites can

actually be joined together to accommodate a group

of eight guests.

The main dining room is center ship on the second to

lowest level and has a three story atrium. The skylight

is actually the bottom of the center and largest of

three swimming pools on the Sun Deck. Breakfast and

lunch are usually served buffet-style in the large dining

room on the Commodore Deck, although on occasion

it was served on the main deck outside in the Tropical

Bar area. Another afternoon, lunch consisted of a

beachfront barbeque. Every evening for dinner, there

were four new entrée choices: usually a seafood dish, a

meat dish, a Caribbean specialty and a vegetarian dish.

Every evening, you also had your choice of steak and

French fries, a pasta dish or a consommé if you chose.

In every case, the meals were beautifully prepared and

passengers had nothing but praise for executive chef

Devon Hodges and his staff.

The passengers on our cruise were evenly mixed

from a variety of countries, primarily England, Ireland,

Germany, France and Canada as well as the United

States. Our head waiter Clifford had the uncanny knack


Relaxing on the deck

Jacuzi on the deck

of knowing who to place with whom for interesting

conversation. In addition to the three main meals of the

day, there was also an early breakfast in the piano bar

starting at 6 a.m., an afternoon snack and a midnight

snack. No one ever went hungry on a Star Clipper’s

voyage. Coffee and tea were self-serve 24 hours a day

in the piano bar.

The indoor-outdoor Tropical Bar (one of the ship’s three

bars) can be found on the Main Deck,in the center of

the ship, where passengers relax, dance and enjoy

tropical drinks frommid-day until the late hours of

the night. This area is large enough to accommodate

everyone on board and is the location for many

shipboard activities.

Activities on the Ship

Ports of Call

After dinner, there was always some activity planned

by Angela, our effervescent cruise director. A wildly

popular steel drum band joined us in Antigua, while

other nights there were talent shows, crab races on

Pirates Night, and always dancing to live music. Every

evening, detailed schedules of the following day’s

activities would be placed in our cabin, printed in

three languages – English, French and German.

Captain Sergey Tunikov always kept an open-door

policy on the ship’s bridge and everyone was welcome

to stop up any time and tour the chart room. If you

were so inclined, you could take the giant wheel

to steer the ship or help with the lines while sails

were unfurled leaving port. Each sailaway was

accompanied by the overture from the movie 1492,

(Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis) playing on the

loud speaker system. Seeing the sails unfurl, feeling

the ever-increasing sea breeze and listening to the

music created memories all the passengers will long

remember. If you enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving,

you’ll be in heaven on a Royal Clipper sail, as there are

free opportunities at every stop, along with Sunfish

sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and water skiing. There’s

no additional charge for any of the beach activities.

The sports team of four young Scandinavians can keep

you as active as you wish. If you are a real sea person,

be sure to meet Mariano Peruzzo, the on-board marine

biologist. He’s a wealth of information and a great

scuba leader.Mariano also leads talks just about every

day on a variety of marine issues. His talks range from

fish identification, to dolphin and whale watching, to

ecology. Sailing out of the port in Martinique, we had an

opportunity to climb the mast and relax on the crow’s

nest.That was a tremendous opportunity for a birds-eye

view of ship. It was surprising how steady you felt 50’ in

the air as the ship sailed off into the Atlantic.

Two other unique areas to enjoy are the widow’s net and

the honeymoon balconies. The widow’s net, made of

heavy gauge rope netting, extends on either side of the

bowsprit and is like a hammock, inviting you to relax with

a book or just soak up the sun. The honeymoon balconies

are two small lookout spots cantilevered out over the

port and starboard sides. With high safety rails, these are

magical spaces to stand and watch as nothing but ocean

waters flash by below your feet.

In each of the ports, (we stopped at seven) there were

optional shore activities, both free and at extra cost.

Cruise director Angela was a wealth of knowledge when

it came to planning just the right shore excursion.

St. Lucia was our first port of call. Over the years, St. Lucia

has alternated between being ruled by Britain and France

a total of 14 times. It finally was granted its independence

from the English in 1979. Tourism is now the island’s

main business. St. Lucia’s most notable attraction is the

Pitons, two volcanic cones that rise up from the sea on

its southern coast. The Royal Clipper sails past the Pitons

on its way to dock at Rodney Bay. It’s a perfect time to be

on deck in the early morning hours and capture some

photos of these peaks. They have become the most

noted landmarks of the island.

In St. Lucia, passengers had the option of zipline

adventures in the rain forest, learning to ride a Segway

or taking a 4x4 ride across the island. The zip line

adventure could be done by anyone in reasonably

good physical shape. While it consisted of many hilly

hikes in the rainforest, most were on staired walkways

and it offered 12 zip line runs of varying lengths and

heights. It is a rainforest after all, so don’t be surprised

to get cooled by a refreshing shower once or twice

while you are there.

When the boat docks at Marigot Bay, the options

change to zip line tours, rum and batik tours, or a

marvelous tour of Soufriere and the Caribbean Coast.

Here you’ll visit the two great Pitons before arriving

at the Soufriere Estate’s diamond botanical gardens,

waterfall and mineral bath. This estate was established

in 1745 on land granted by King Louis XIV.

Luxury dining area


The tour concludes with a drive right up to the

remnants of a volcanic crater where steam still rises.

Dominica, the Caribbean’s most lush island, offered

two different hikes to see waterfalls, one strenuous and

one not. After viewing the waterfalls, options existed

to relax and bathe in hot, volcanically heated pools or

snorkel through a champagne bubble-like lagoon.

Antigua was the third port of call and some people

went on a kayak eco tour while others went swimming

with friendly stingrays. Alternately, you might opt

to wander around Falmouth Harbor and see some of

the most fabulous private yachts which typically dock

there. The world’s tallest sailsbelong to the Mirabella

V, who was tied up at the end of the dock. Next to her

was the incredibly sleek and beautiful Maltese Falcon,

with its DynaRig sail system.

After lusting over these sailing beauties, consider a

10-minute walk to Nelson’s Dockyard. This was once

Britain’s main naval station around 1800 and is now a

reconstructed national park. Tour the buildings and

be struck by the contrast of sailing in the olden days

versus the luxury afforded today. Stop at one of the

local establishments for drinks in a comfortable patio

area and revel in the slow, relaxed atmosphere which is

the Caribbean.

The following day on St. Kitts, guests could discover

the island on a choice of vehicles – the historic train,

a conventional tour bus or individually on 4x4 quad

bikes. The island’s most notable landmark is the

Brimstone Fortress. A favorite item of shoppers is

the hand-dyed local fashion called Caribelle Batik.

Convenient tours enable you to actually see the

manufacturing process in action as well as shop for

completed goods.

Just a short 3.2 km away is the island of Nevis. Together,

St. Kitts and Nevis create one of this planet’s smallest

nations. Nevis is a volcanic island surrounded by

coral reefs. With the exception of a Four Seasons

Resort, most accommodations are small inns and

cottages. The Botanical Gardens of Nevis is a popular

destination with 3 hectare of fountains, waterfalls, lily

ponds and a bee and honey farm.

The little island Terre-de-Haut, where none of the big

cruise liners can dock, was the next site for personal

exploration. Landing in Bourg, the picturesque seaside

capital city, many people went immediately for the

moped rental counter and were off in pairs upon these

two-wheeled, gas powered bikes. Opting to walk,

we crossed the entire island in fifteen minutes and

discovered the pounding surf on a mile-wide beach

where we were totally alone with the waves and an

occasional sea bird.

The last full day of the cruise was spent in Fort de France

on Martinique. This was perhaps the largest city we saw

on this cruise, and it was time for shopping. No matter

your budget, there were shops waiting to fill bags for the

trip home. Bargains could be had on island rum, straw

hats and folk painting. If you wanted upscale luxury

items, this was the place for French perfumes, designer

clothing and watches, luggage, crystal and dinnerware

at prices 30-40% less than in the United States.

On alternate weeks, the ship cruises to the Grenadine

Islands which also include ports of call at Grenada,

Tobago Cays, St. Vincent, Bequia, Marigot Bay and St.

Barts.

If staying aboard was more to your liking, there

were plenty of places to hang out from the beautiful

Edwardian style library to the spacious piano bar.

Internet access is available in the Observation Lounge.

Deck chairs were always available outside, either in

the sun or the shade on the sun deck. Three pools

were available for leisurely soaking or for taking scuba

lessons. Way down on the lowest deck was Captain

Nemo’s Gym and Spa where you could work out or

get a full variety of spa services. For the ultimate

indulgence, try the Ocean Memory spa package which

includes a body scrub, marine body wrap, bath ocean

sensation and massage of your choice with aquatic

oils. That’s almost three hours of bliss.

While some of the above-mentioned items could be

experienced on any mega-cruiser, there is something

magical about experiencing it on this great steel-

hulled clipper ship under full sail. The magic was so

captivating that many of the passengers were sailing

for their fourth, fifth or sixth time. That speaks volumes

for the quality and allure of these trips.

Mikael Krafft, the owner, and his entire staff have

succeeded in achieving his dream of allowing

thousands of people to experience the fantasy of

having their own mega-yacht and sailing off to exotic

destinations. For more information, contact your travel

agent or see their website http://starclippers.com.

Monaco Head Office

Star Clippers, Clipper Palace, 4, rue de la Turbie, 98000 Monaco

Phone: (377) 97-97-84-00

Fax: (377) 97-97-84-01 E-mail: [email protected]

Australasia

Diana Siderova

Level 21, 141 Walker Street North Sydney NSW 2060

Phone: (61) 2-8913-0797 GSM (61) 423-331-797

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact information:

Caribbean


Located at the corner of the second floor of Energy

Building in the Sudirman Central Business Disctrict,

Amuz guarantee guests an elegant and luxurious dining

experience. With a contemporary romantic, chic Parisian

interior, the dining room featuring Eiffel Tower-inspired

iron works, a unique teardrop chandelier as well as

several beautiful painting created by some of Indonesia’s

most renowned artists which adorn the walls of the

restaurant.

With over twenty years experience in French cuisine,

Chef Gilles Marx is leading the Amuz culinary team

to assure guest a unique dining experience. Try a

delectable Alaskan King Crab Salad, Pan-seared Duck

Liver Foie Grass, Fresh Dover Sole as well as French Milk

Fed Veal Chop & as the fitting ending to the meal, the

Valrhona chocolate or Grand Marniere Soufflé are highly

recommendable.

Serving contemporary French cuisine, Amuz also offers a

fine selection of French wines, as well as other European

and New World wines, perfectly store in a walk in glass

cellar.

The perfect execution, an ever-changing menu

following the best seasonal product available in

markets around the world, exclusive desserts, fine

wines and quality service is Amuz promise to you &

your Guest.

For your private business lunch or dinner, small

family events or a small party with friends Amuz

recommends its exclusive private dining room with

seating for up to 14 guests, or for a more interactive

Gourmet dinner, our Chefs Table can fit up to 6

persons.

The perfect contemporary

Further information regarding AMUZ can

be follow at www.amuzgourmet.com or

simply dial: tel +6221 29951406.

“The idea of a Gastro pub came to mind when I was

looking for a place to hang out in the Kemang area. I

wanted to create a cozy place that would take me to the

places I’ve lived in such as Melbourne and Vancouver.

I used to frequent the pubs there and had such a nice

simple yet chic atmosphere. Nothing pretentious, we

want to serve heartfelt cooking and good beers to

accompany your meals. I believe once you have these in

place, good times will follow.” says Ponti Young, creator

and designer of Elbow Room.

It’s simple, yet chic. It feels like a pub, but it’s more than

that. Fine dining in a stiff setting? Not in here. Finest and

honest food in a casual setting? Yes! Welcome to ELBOW

ROOM, Jakarta’s first Gastro Pub.

Gastropubs are associated with warm, cozy ambiance

and focused on high quality cuisine at neighborhood

value. Stating true to the format, ELBOW ROOM’S menu

offers a variety of European cooking, complimented by

our exclusive range of imported beers and wines.

Now open daily from 11am to 1am, is located in the

heart of Kemang. It’s spacious, yet cozy with Two floors,

two bars, stools, tables with chairs, sofas - including

Pancakes on a lazy Sunday morning, Seafood linguini

during your lunch-break from work or Afternoon

cappuccino accompanied with our Black Russian

Tiramisu – all of them simply you can find on ELBOW

ROOM as a place where you can decide.

Don’t like beer, ladies? Not so fast: “Beer? It’s bitter!

That’s what I used to think, of course I stayed away

from it. At ELBOW ROOM, I’ve tried cherry-, raspberry-

flavored. Love it! Hooked!” says Anya Dwinov. Along

with Olga Lydia, They are part of the people behind

ELBOW ROOM. “We felt like doing something new,

something fun”, says Olga.

Elbow Room

that’s exactly what ELBOW ROOM is all

about. Reservations: 021 7194274

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Johanes (Joe Chang) is a young successful entrepreneur as well as Director of a leading voucher discount directory for online business called

Dealkeren.com – One of Indonesia’s favorite online business in social media commerce and daily deal site. Travel Addict has had an opportunity

to “meet and greet” – where he shared his stories on business, life and of course, his Traveling experiences as a real travel addict!

Words and Photos: Reza A Siregar

How long have you been involved in that field? What

made you pursue this business? And Why?

I started my learning journey in the travel industry

around 15 years ago. I learned my first lesson as a

professional tour leader when I was in high school for a

group of 250 junior high school students to Jogjakarta.

Then I continue my learning journey with guidance and

assistance from my great mentors, colleagues and friends

whom I met along my professional journey. Recently, I

decided to join LivingSocial Indonesia, which also known

as DealKeren.com (www.dealkeren.com); a company

that combine Performance-based Marketing and Social

Commerce business model.

Could you describing who you are to all travel

Addict readers please?

Well, I’m simply a husband and a father of my lovely

daughter. I’m a lifetime learner, travel enthusiast,

and food adventurer. And Of course- I was born and

grown by family of travelers.

How’s the business going?

The business growth is amazing!

Within a year, DealLovers - how we called our

community member in Indonesia, has grown to

over than 500.000 people - and continue growing

everyday.Our Facebook fans has reached over than

140.000, and our Twitter followers has reached over

than 11.000.

This month; Socialites - how we called our team

member and colleagues, has grown to over than 100

people. We feel great and very grateful for being able

to be part of the solutions for the industry - especially

for merchants who have been working with us.

Why? I saw an opportunity to bring in something

new for the industry and I just don’t want to miss it.

The new wave that would change businesses is

coming, and it is happening around the globe. I

guess there is no other better timing than to join the

wave now.


is there any government / community support or

perhaps any good and bad thing that would you

like to share regarding your business?

So far, we have been receiving warm welcomes and

positive responses; including from players in travel and

tourism industry.

What we offer is simply a risk free digital marketing

opportunity by optimizing new trends in digital era for

businesses and industries.

I believe this business model is a another

breakthrough for Indonesia’s travel and tourism

industry. It is an option and an answer for some

challenges faced by the industry in Indonesia and

everywhere around the globe.

What is your expectation, in term of your business?

My passion is contribute something for travel and

tourism industry, especially for Indonesian travel and

tourism industry.

Do you like travel, don’t you? And how often you do

travel?

Yes I do. I travel almost every month - but

unfortunately, I do more business travel than for

leisure.

What’s your the best destination that you’ve been

visited? Could you give a little reason and why?

I’m afraid I have to say Thailand. Why? Simply because

I fell that Thailand as a destination offers a lot of colors,

taste, and experiences.

Do you have a dream destination to visit?

Yes, I do. First - it will be all wonderful places in

Indonesia. Precisely to the Kilometer Zero (KM.O) in

Merauke and It has always been in my top list.

Why? Because I’ve had been to KM.O in Sabang and I

think it would be awesome if I can reach there too.

What would you think of tourism in indonesia

instead in few words?

Indonesia archipelago is truly a treasure to explore, to

share, and to care.

What do you think that we need to develop and

build toward indonesian tourism?

I do think that It requires a strong commitment,

serious effort, and better communication from all

stakeholders; both from government and private

sector.

Do you have any suggestions for the government

of indonesia, in order to build tourism in the

future?

Fast learn from other countries and keep on innovate.

More proactive, be different and be better.

And What’s your own personal suggestion for this

matter?

My very personal advice for Indonesia tourism: ‘Set a

higher standard and try to go beyond that”

Can you give some tips or advice about your

experience as a real traveler?

Try something local wherever whenever you travel to

new places and Keep on Travel!

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Research In Motion (RIM) has announced the availability of two new BlackBerry® 7 OS based smartphones in Indonesia.The BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 and BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810 smartphones will be available on September 16 from selected authorized partners. Customers will be able to purchase on the event at Atrium Plaza Senayan Jakarta. The event will provide an opportunity for customers to be the first to purchase of new BlackBerry Bold 9900 or Torch 9810, which will be priced on IDR 5,999k and 5,399k.

Mr. Hastings Singh, Vice President of RIM in South East Asia said: “We’re excited to introduce two new BlackBerry 7 powered smart phones in Indonesia. These two powerful smart phones has been RIM’s next generation of hardware and software to deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity.”

BlackBerry Bold 9900 is thinnest 10.5mm; it’s perfect of a high keyboard performance and touch screen display integrated within entire package. It is also included built-in NFC (Near Field Communications) support of new technology, enabling many new capabilities, as well as ability to pair with NFC-enabled accessories or read Smart Poster tags with a simple tap on it.

There is also BlackBerry Torch 9810 has a powerful evolution from the previous 9800. With high performance hardware features and the new BlackBerry 7 OS is a next generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience that is among the best in the industry.

tiME 2011 Ready to be held in Bandar

Lampung 12-14 October 2011andar Lampung will be host the annual event of

tourism market called Tourism Indonesia Mart &

Expo (TIME) 12-14 October 2011, to promote Indonesia

tourism destination towards foreign tourists. This event

will be held at Hotel Novotel Lampung and will hold

various tourist destinations, including popular tourist

destinations as well as the development of new tourist

products.

Chairman of the Steering Committee of TIME 2011, Mrs.

Meity Robot said that TIME will be a place where tourism

services to meet the buyer with the seller. “The buyers

consist of international tour operators, while the seller

including hotels, airlines, MICE and others related to

tourism industry” she replied.

In this year has been 17th annual event of TIME and it

is the only international travel mart in Indonesia with

business to business concepts. TIME has been listed in

the calendar of international travel mart together with

ITB Berlin, WTM London, Arabian Travel Mart (ATM),

PATA Travel Mart and so on.

TIME 2011 has supported by the Ministry of culture

and tourism, Government of Lampung province,

Department of culture and Tourism Bureau of

Lampung , Garuda Indonesia, Merpati Nusantara,

Indonesia national airline carriers Association

(INACA), Council of Indonesia Airline Representatives

(BARINDO), Association of Indonesian Tours and travel

agencies (Asita), Association of Indonesian hotels and

restaurants (PHRI), Indonesia Association of congresses

and conferences (INCCA). Also fully supported by

national and International media, such as Travel Addict

officially media partner for this event.

B Finally R.I.M Announces of Two New BlackBerry 7 Smartphones in Jakarta

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ali, a worldwide tourist destination, is dubbed as the

island of gods by the locals. Balinese people have

always had a very unique culture. Bali is also wealthy of

nature’s grace, blessed with rivers, forests, mountains,

rice fields, beaches, lakes. Tourists visiting Bali will have

an additional choice of accommodation: BEST WESTERN

Kuta Seaview brand.

The modern minimalist hotel combines the spirit of

hospitality of Balinese culture as well as Best Western’s

international standard of facilities, which includes:

Outdoor Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge,

Meeting Room.

BEST WESTERN Kuta Seaview is built on an area of 2000

m2 with building area of 10,000 m2 and consists of

5 floors with very exotic view of charming Bali strait;

offering Clear Ocean view by the day and beautiful

sunset by the night. Located in Kuta Bali, the hotel is just

15 minutes travel from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

With 144 rooms, this hotel is ideal for tourists, families

and business travelers. It is strategically located: just a

short walk to Kuta beach, best known for being surfers’

paradise, and its shopping centers and nightlife.

Designed to have very comfortable rooms with modern

design equipped with air conditioning, hair dryer, hot

and cold shower, personal safety box, 24 hour room

service, wake up call, free internet access, coffee or tea

maker, IDD telephone service, desk work area, LCD color

television, mini bar, 24 hour security system, as well as

other facilities that will make visitors feel comfortable

and facilitated.

In addition, BEST WESTERN Kuta Seaview has a

restaurant called Taste Restaurant, located downstairs

nearby the hotel lobby. With a capacity of 65 people,

Taste Restaurant is open daily from 6:30 until 11:00

at night, mainly to serve morning breakfast. Taste

Restaurant serves traditional and international cuisine

in buffet style. The hotel also has Indigos bar & lounge

at the rooftop floor. Guests can dine and mingle, while

enjoying the beautiful sky of Kuta Beach.

B

It owned by PT. Asiacitra Riau Property. It is built on

13.107 m2 of land and the building consists of 5th levels,

starting from Lobby hotel, Concierge & Reception Desk,

Cendrawasih Lounge, Sultan Palace Hall, Balai Raja Room,

Pepito Restaurant, Wedding Gallery, Drug Store, Business

Center and RP International Executive Club.

Hotel facilities: Pepito Restaurant, Cendrawasih Lounge,

Camar Pool Bar, Sultan Palace Hall, Zapin Ballroom, Balai

Raja Room, 7 Function Rooms, 24 Hour Room Service,

Swimming Pool, Drugstore, Business Centre, GE Laundry

Service, Elite Fitness Center, Grand Spa, Super Large

Lobby, 24 Hour Doctor on Call, RP International Executive

Club, Spacious Car Park Area, Limousine Service.

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GRAND ELITE Hotel Pekanbaru is the first Luxirious

International Business Hotel in Malay Heritage City in

Pekanbaru – Riau, Sumatera Island from Core Hospitality

International who offered Unique Adventures and

Unbelievable Experience at Customers’ choice with a

very Comfortable, Affordable and Irresistible, while “It’s

the EXTRA THOUGHT that makes all the difference” is the

Motto.

The Hotel located in the heart of Pekanbaru’s China

Town in “Komplek Riau Business Center” at Riau Street in

Tampan District which is well-known as Entertainment

area where easily found its variety of Shop-houses who

provide choices of Food, Amusement Center and Offices

for your daily Business Activities. GRAND ELITE Hotel

Pekanbaru only 25 minutes drive from International

Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport, 5 minutes away from

Ciputra Shopping Mall in Riau Street, 10 minutes away

from the Pekanbaru City Center and 15 minutes away

from Ska Mall the biggest Mall in Pekanbaru – Riau.

Grand Elite Hotel Pekanbaru was opened on 26th

December 2005 at the time the hotel name was Quality

Hotel Pekanbaru. On 1st November 2007 the hotel name

was changed to Grand Elite Hotel Pekanbaru.

Grand Elite Hotel Pekanbaru has aimed to be the Most

Preferable International Chain Hotel in Sumatera who

provides Consistence Excellent Services and Value

Product by Offering Unbelievable Hotel Destination in

Pekanbaru that ensuring the Best Hotel Revenue and

Maximum Profit.

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differenceSeaview has been open now

he Mexican mercado has a long

tradition. At the Museo de Antropología

a diorama of a pre-Hispanic market

looks remarkably like what you see today. In the Palacio

Nacional, Diego Rivera’s panoramic mural shows an

Aztec mercado with a butcher offering a human arm

for sale—other than that, it’s still pretty much the same.

Beans, squash, avocados, metates for grinding corn and

molcajetes for grinding chilies, ceramic pots, baskets

and woven mats are just a few of the things that connect

today’s Mexican market to its Aztec predecessor.

Most market stalls are individual, family-run businesses,

so there’s the intimate feel of a village in the mercado. You

can still ask for ‘un aguacate para hoy’, a recommendation

for the best melon, or get a free apple as a pilón (an extra

gift). Vendors beseech you with ‘¿Que va a llevar?’ or ‘¿Que

le damos, marchanta?’ and there’s a chatty, bustling feel

to the proceedings. A roaming guitar player is usually

nearby to provide the soundtrack.

My favorite market in Mexico City is the Mercado

Jamaica, located a few miles south of the Zócalo. It

has all the variety of the much larger La Merced in

the centro, slightly scaled down—but without the

crowds. I take visitors here even if we’re not shopping

for food—the exuberant colors and lively atmosphere

make it a fascinating destination.

What makes the Jamaica market special is that, aside

from the mountains of produce, it’s also the city’s

wholesale flower market (they also sell retail at prices

that will astound you.) You’ll see bundles of fragrant

nardos, piles of mutli-hued roses (whose petals can

be bought by the kilo), armloads of gaudy gladiolas,

exotic heliconias and lots more, on display.

There are formal arrangements for all occasions from

baptisms to funerals. Some florists seem to have learned

their craft at military school, with flowers standing at full

attention. Others appear to take their clues from Frida

Kahlo’s surrealistic paintings, and might include apples,

plastic baby dolls or even live goldfish.

Holidays are a great time to visit the Jamaica market.

During Semana Santa, before Day of the Dead, Mothers’

Day or Valentine’s Day the sheer quantity of flowers is

dazzling. And if you happen to need a bouquet at 4 in

the morning, it’s the place to go—the market is open 24

hours a day, 365 days a year.

Wandering through the market you’ll also find baskets,

ceramics, tinware, fantastic costumes for children, and

even an beauty parlor run by a pair of transvestites.

There are great food stalls in the market as well. many

of them specializing in huaraches, a corn-based antojito

(snack) with a variety of toppings. And this market is

one of the rare places where you can sample tepache,

a traditional drink made of lightly fermented pineapple

juice.

A visit to the Mercado Jamaica is much more than

just a trip to the supermarket--it’s time travel to a

pre-industrial world, a microcosm of life in Mexico,

exuberant, colorful...alive!

Getting there: If you in Mexico city – Just simply to

Catch the #9 metro line stops at ‘Jamaica’ and there’s a

taxi sitio behind the flower market.

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efined chic prints on classic versatile garments

Colin Heaney’s much anticipated second

collection of silk, kaftans, sarongs, scarves and

matching swimwear can go from a formal party to the

beach. Hot from Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival

Colin Heaney Shows women how to feel sensual in a

myriad of ways.

Over the past year, Colin has been working hard at

refining the label for his third trans-seasonal collection.

Colin continues to gain inspiration from his previous

artwork, including his esteemed glass creations and his

self-designed masterpiece home, Casa Blu. Colin digitally

transforms images of his art into timeless prints for his

renowned collection.

Colin Heaney, the Australian based artist and designer

has released his breathtaking third collection and

introduced the exquisite brand to the US Market. The

prestigious Miami Swim show provided the stage on

which Heaney presented his latest collection of resort

wear.

“This is a really exciting time for us and was a great

opportunity to present the label to the US” says Colin

Heaney, the highly-acclaimed artist and designer

behind the rapidly growing luxury label. Visionary

Colin Heaney has captivated the US after the much-

anticipated release of his third collection of resort

wear at the Miami Swim show in July 2011.

The latest design, equally as unique and divers as the

previous collections include Colin’s unique artistry in six

dynamic prints. The vibrant and exotic ‘Hot Pink Fiesta’

is an arresting fuchsia and lime green kaleidoscopic

creation inspired by the colorful flowers in Colin’s Byron

Bay Garden. ‘Filaments’ is a subtle, intricate composition,

reflecting Colin’s inspiration drawn from his natural

environment, inspired by an image from one of his one

off goblets.

“My intentions were to make the wearer feel truly

beautiful and ethereal, and we’ve been immensely

successful in doing that in making women feel like

women again” says Colin “The kaftans and silk are

transformational - every woman is innately precious and

beautiful”.

The forever evolving artist presents a collection that

continues to expand on his artistic background, whilst

responding to collector feedback and current color

trends.

Boutique and resort buyers in the US gained the chance

to marvel at Colin’s truly awe-inspiring designs at the

Miami Swim show. They viewed the complete collection,

including the six new designs which include silk kaftans,

scarves, sarongs, swimwear and headbands. Each

garments is a timeless piece of art – truly exquisite in

both design and quality. The extensive variation in color

and style means there’s a design for every woman.

Colin Heaney Boutique Show room and Head Office

1A/81 Centennial Circuit, Arts & industry Estate,

ByronBay, NSW 2481, Australia (+61-2) 6685-7798

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Ten years later, I have no regrets taking that first leap and would never have had it any other way.Words by : Anis Ibrahim

Here are my travel tips for women who are contemplating travelling solo but are a little unsure whether they should:

1. Start small

Everyone wants to start off with a bang, but I would

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own country, preferably to a place you’ve never been to

or have only been to as a child- this way, the trip will still

be exciting and different.

The purpose of of travelling within your country but in

unfamiliar territory is that it will be a combination of

being out of your comfort zone yet not entirely foreign

because you’ll still be speaking your language and using

your currency. You can move on to more challenging

countries later but for now, what’s important is that you

build your confidence and courage.

2. Do your homework

The main reason why people feel nervous about

travelling alone is because they’re unprepared. They

worry about basic things like how to use public

transport and whether it’ll be safe to walk at night.

There’s a very simple solution to this- do a whole lot of

reading about the city/country you’re going to. Compile

contact numbers of your embassy or high commission,

nearby 24-hour hospitals and emergency services.

Don’t forget to do a Google search on local customs,

dangerous places to avoid (night and day) and how

to avoid unwanted male attention. You’ll feel

more confident after you equip yourself with this

information, guaranteed.

3. Reassure the folks at home

My parents needed a whole lot of convincing before

I left on my first trip, which is to be expected. What’s

important is that you mustn’t get discouraged or

have second thoughts when they ask questions like,

“Do you really have to go alone?” or “Can’t you find

anyone to go with you?”. Instead, reassure them that

because you’ve done a lot of reading, you’ll be okay.

What I normally do is to text them as soon as I arrive

at my destination and again later after I’ve checked in.

After that, I send emails or text messages every two

days not only to tell them that I’m still alive but also to

prove to them that I really can look after myself. If you

can reassure them that you’re capable of travelling

alone, they won’t doubt you and you won’t have any

reason to doubt yourself.

4. No, you won’t be alone

If you’re worried that you won’t meet anyone and

won’t make any new friends, don’t. There’s never

been a country I didn’t visit where I didn’t meet

fellow travellers. You’ll never be the only traveller in

the country you’re in (if you are, that’s a sure sign

you need to get out of there fast), so get ready to

exchange email addresses and postcards.

Be warned, of course, that just like in everyday

life, you’ll meet all sorts of people on your travels.

Your own common sense should tell you whom

you can trust. If your instincts tell you to avoid a

particular person, listen to them and find a new

friend.

5. Will i be all right?

Yes, you will be, if you do the following:

(i) avoid dangerous areas, which you’ll discover

from your research;

(ii) stay in at night unless you’re with a group of

people you’ve learnt to trust; and

(iii) keep note of the last bus or Metro service so

that you know when to start heading back to your

hostel.

It also makes perfect sense not to:

(iv) wear flashy, expensive accessories (jewellery

and watches);

(v) flash your money or credit card(s) about and

(vi) carry expensive-looking bags. Sometimes one

of those woven shopping bags will do just fine.

At all times: Keep your senses about you and be

aware of your surroundings. If you think you’re

being followed, walk towards the nearest group

and hang around them for a while.

So should I go, or what?

Yes, young lady, you should. Go. I did.

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Indonesia Furniture Show 2011

Hal A - B JCC, Jakarta

1 - 9 Oktober 2011

Macau Grand Prix

18 - 21 November 2011

Makasar Trade Expo 2011 - PPED

Hall B - Celebes Convention

Centre Makasar

5 - 9 Oktober 2011

25th Macau International

Music Festival

7 October - 5 November 2011

The Sail Wakatobi

Belitung Island

17 August - October 2011

Indonesia Cacao

Coffee and Tea Festival 2011

Balai Kartini, Jakarta

9 - 11 November 2011

Batam TTI Expo 2011

(Batam Tourism, Trade & Investment 2011)

Exhibiton Hall Mega Mall - Batam

6 - 9 Oktober 2011

3rd Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair 2011

JCC, Jakarta

1 - 13 November 2011

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