Tag: Sulawesi
9 Things to Do in Tana Toraja, Explore the Unique Culture
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Tana Toraja is a must-visit tourist spot in South Sulawesi. It’s about an 8-hour drive from Makassar and is known for its unique tribes and traditions. The special customs and rituals of the Toraja people are famous worldwide. People from different places, both locals and foreigners, come to Tana Toraja…
Wakatobi Islands Travel Guide: Itinerary, Boat Schedule, and Tips
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Wakatobi is a paradise consists of four big islands: Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. A marine national park in Southeast Sulawesi, Wakatobi is exceptionally rich in coral diversity and marine life. I would say it is one of the best islands I’ve visited, comparable to Raja Ampat or Derawan Islands.…
Togean Islands: The Ultimate Travel Guide to The Paradise!
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The Togean (or Togian) Islands are one of the less-traveled islands in Indonesia. Isolated in the middle of Tomini Gulf, Central Sulawesi, Togean Islands are the best-kept secret islands, far from the frenetic crowd, which I love so. One can argue – there’s nothing much to do here – that’s acceptable.…
Cangke Island: True Love Does Exist
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Indonesia, such a huge country with amazing marine diversity. Thousands of archipelagos with treasures inside. Forget about jewels, diamonds, or gold. The real treasures lay under the sea, full with corals and animals that should be protected for the next generation, for the future. Still coming from Spermonde archipelago in…
Journey to Takabonerate Islands – Tips to Visit The Paradise!
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Takabonerate Archipelago lays in the southern peninsula of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. In 2002, Takabonerate was entitled as a national park. What makes it so special is the size of atoll reefs in Takabonerate with the area of 220,000 ha which makes it become the third largest atoll in the word…
Visiting Bau Bau: Gate to Wakatobi Islands
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Bau Bau, the entrance city before I headed to my main destination, Wakatobi. Located in Southeast Sulawesi, exactly in Buton Island, one of the busiest port in Southeast Sulawesi. A short visit to Bau Bau, only a day while waiting for our next boat to Wakatobi. The city offers natures…
Sudden Escape to Manado
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Manado is a city located in the Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. The city is famous for it’s diving site Bunaken. There are bunch of stuffs that you can do see in the city. Check out these things to do in Manado. Karombosan Market My first day was started with the craziness…
Visiting Selayar Island: Watching How The Locals Live
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Based on my post before about Selayar Island Expedition, here I will give some insights on how to visit Selayar Island. Actually there are some interesting places unseen and unvisited during fam tour. Lucky for me, I extended my stay and had a chance to explore Selayar more. My friend,…
Selayar Island Expedition 2013
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Selayar Island Regency is located in the most southern part of South Sulawesi. It is the only regency among 24 other South Sulawesi regencies which is separated from the main island. The capital city of Selayar Islands Regency is called Benteng, a small quiet city where you can barely see…
Sunshine Guesthouse: Recommended Place to Stay in Tanjung Bira
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Plenty guesthouses or hostels near Tanjung Bira Beach but only one that impressed me a lot. Yup, Sunshine Guesthouse, formerly was called Nini’s Guesthouse. Gav and Nini, a happy couple who run this simple and comfortable guesthouse. They were blessed with a very sweet and cheerful daughter named Sunshine. Now,…
Mount Bawakaraeng: Mount of Hajj
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top of Mount Bawakaraeng Mount Bawakaraeng (2.883 meters above sea level) administratively is located in Gowa Regency, South Celebes, part of Lompobatang protected forest area. Bawa means “mouth” and Karaeng means “God”. Mount Bawakaraeng is popular among hikers in Sulawesi because it’s easily accessible, not too far from Makassar City,…
