Yet by some mysterious reason , the Ancient Mataram Kingdom government to move the center of East Java in the 10th century . magnificent temples were abandoned and partially buried by the eruption of Mount Merapi material . Slowly, the Yogyakarta region went back into the dense forest .

Six hundred years later , Panembahan Senopati establish the Islamic Mataram Kingdom in this region . Once again the history of the kingdom of Yogyakarta to witness the great master of Java Island and surrounding areas. Islamic Mataram kingdom was left a trail of ruins of fortress and royal tombs in Kotagede now known as silver handicraft center in Yogyakarta .

Giyanti agreement in 1755 dividing the Islamic Mataram Kingdom Kasunan Surakarta be based in the city of Solo and Yogyakarta Sultanate who founded his palace in the city of Yogyakarta . Kraton ( palace ) was still standing until now and still serves as the sultan and his family residence , complete with hundreds of servants in the palace who voluntarily run a tradition in the midst of changing times. At the Palace, each day there are cultural performances such as wayang kulit performances , gamelan , Javanese dance , etc.

Yogyakarta at present is a place of tradition and modern dynamics of walking side by side . In Yogyakarta there are courts with hundreds of loyal servants in the palace who runs the tradition , but there are also Gadjah Mada University who is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia. In Yogyakarta, some people live in an agrarian culture that thicker , but there are also the students with life-style pop . In Yogyakarta there are traditional markets and craft goods while standing next to the mall , no less hectic .

At the north end of Yogyakarta , you will see Mount Merapi stands proudly as high as 9738 feet . This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia . Impressions ganasnya 2006 eruption of Mount Merapi and can be witnessed in the village of Kaliadem , 30 km from the city of Yogyakarta . Landscape style Mooi Indie nan in the form of green padi fields and Mount Merapi in the background can still be seen on the outskirts of the city of Yogyakarta .

In the southern part of Yogyakarta , you will find many beaches . The most famous beach is a legend Parangtritis Nyi Roro Kidul , Yogyakarta but also has natural beaches in Gunung Kidul beautiful . You can see the beach Sadeng which is an ancient estuary of the Solo River before a powerful tectonic forces lifted the surface of the southern part of Java so that the flow of the river turned to the north like today. You can also visit the beach which has a 250 point Siung rock climbing , Beach Sundak , etc.

Malaysia has the world’s tallest twin towers , Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta has a towering 47 meters tall and is made by hand in 1100 the previous year . Singapore has a modern life , Yogyakarta have a traditional agrarian society . Thailand and Bali has beautiful beaches , Yogyakarta has the natural beaches and Mount Merapi, which contains the story of how powerful the forces of nature .

A unique combination of ancient temples , history , traditions , culture, and natural forces make a very worthwhile place to visit Yogyakarta . YogYES.COM site will help you plan a visit to Yogyakarta and enjoy the best charm of this place . We provide abundant information about the sights , star hotels , cheap hotels , restaurants, dining , travel agents , rental cars and all the information you need to travel to Yogyakarta / Jogja .

The important settlement for over two millennia, city is one of leading and major global city in the world.Center of world model is in Paris, The best modest world ever have is on this city. Many ionic landmarks are there in city among many attractions with world’s famous institutes and famous parks. Paris had been labyrinth of the narrow streets as well as half timber houses, many of famous institutions of city are located outside city limit, financial and business districts, market of food wholesale, research laboratories, large stadium, schools, transportation ,many hotels in Paris you can choose  and government offices are located in suburb of city.

Paris is most famous destination for tourists in world; about 47 million tourists are visiting City of Paris every year in which 60% are foreign visitors. Have you visit Paris ?

What is the real secret to cheap international travel? It is the same as the secret to doing anything for less. Learn to be an opportunist. Opportunistic travelers get to travel more, see more and do more. Of course, you can ignore this advice if you have unlimited funds.

I went to Ecuador because it was cheap. Honestly, aren’t there many interesting places in this world? Why not choose one you can travel to inexpensively? The other places will be there in the future, and you may have an opportunity to go to those places cheaply at some point.

Cheap Countries

Ecuador is my favorite international destination. You can still get a decent meal for two dollars. U.S. dollars, by the way, since that’s conveniently the official currency of Ecuador now. From the beautiful snow-capped Andes mountains, to the Galapagos Islands, you’ll never run out of places to explore in Ecuador. Travel there is safe and inexpensive.

South America in general is inexpensive, and the most affordable countries are, in my opinion, the most beautiful. These are the countries along the Andes mountains; Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Argentina, thanks to it’s recent economic troubles, is once again a cheap place for travelers as well.

In Central America, it costs very little to travel and vacation in both Nicaragua and Guatemala. Nicaragua, in particular, has become more stable and safe for travelers in recent years. Costa Rica is a wonderful too, and though it is one of more expensive counties of Central America, that probably still leaves it cheaper than Europe.

In Asia, India is still low-cost, especially if you stay in the numerous hostels and boarding houses. Thailand and Indonesia are also very cheap. With all international destinations, the plane tickets will be your single biggest travel expense. This is especially true with the asian countries. Being there is cheap, but getting there may not be.

Cheap International Travel Tips

Wherever you go, there are things you can do to keep it cheap. Eat where locals eat, for example, instead of at the tourist restaurants. To keep it really cheap, eat fruit from street markets (wash it well) and packaged snacks from grocery stores.

Visit the free and cheap attractions first. It’s possible you’ll have so much fun that you’ll never get around to doing the expensive things. A higher price means better quality with travel bags, but not with travel experiences.

Busses are cheaper than taxis in any country, but be careful of crowded city busses, where pickpockets hang out. Walking is even cheaper, and it’s a great way to learn about a city. Just ask the locals where the dangerous parts are before you wander too far.

For cheap accommodations find out where local visitors from within the country stay. Negotiating room charges is common in some areas. In Banos, Ecuador, we negotiated our room rate down from $12 to $6 per night, by paying for several nights in advance. Consider hostels, if you don’t mind sharing a room. They’re much more common overseas.

Cheap international travel is often only as cheap as your plane tickets. Use the techniques outlined on our site to save big on tickets, or search the fares to several interesting countries. If one is $500 less than the others, consider going there. $500 can buy a few extra days, or an extra mini-vacation some other time.

Around 18 people tourists Familiarization Trip (Famtrip) which consists of senior scientists and journalists arrived in the Japanese media of Hasanuddin International Airport Makassar.

They will tour to visit Tanah Toraja in South Sulawesi and is expected to be a major tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali.

“Tanah Toraja South Sulawesi in particular are expected to become the second tourist destination after Bali,” said Director Buraku Liberation and Human Rights Research Institute Osaka, Japan, Nobuaki PhD Teraki.

The delegation is composed of 14 citizens of Osaka city and four citizens of Tokyo will make a visit attractions in Makassar, Maros, even Pare.

Traditional House of  Toraja

Tongkonan in Tanah Toraja has a social function, culture, and customs vary. One function is as a place to store the bodies.

MOOD still early. As the fog slowly disappeared in a small hill began dimly visible from the roof of a small building. The tip of the roof looked like a buffalo horn seruncing but not original. The roof is no longer made of reeds like the original building but was replaced with zinc. Buildings with pointed roofs were named Baruang Tongkonan or commonly called Tongkonan, the Toraja traditional house.

“Tongkon means sit. The word ‘an’ to say where,” said Andre, one of the village residents Tondon, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. Tongkonan is where people in the village to gather, consulting, and complete the traditional problems. His hands and pointed to the Latimojong Mountains,

“Our ancestors of the Toraja people there, and the mountain. Once, Matua Puang tetaa lower-tetaa Toraja.” Puang Matua means the Creator, or God Almighty according to the Toraja people who create the content of the earth around it.

Facing Up North Almost all of the Toraja house facing north. This refers Puang Matua in the world of the north. Puang facing Matua means respecting clan believed to be a blessing always. As residents set foot outside the house, then his whole life will be submitted to Puang Matua.

Tongkonan itself it’s the stage house built from a combination of sticks and sheets of board. If observed, rectangular diagram to follow the practical form of wood materials. No lacquer or varnish, it all comes from wood uru, a type of local wood that comes from Sulawesi. Kualltas the wood good enough and many dijumpal dijumpal in Toraja region.

There are three parts of Tongkonan; under (Sulluk Banua), charts (Kale Banua) and roof (Ratiang Banua). Viewed from the looks aside, this distribution pattern is clear darn wooden structure. In the space underneath and look at the walls covered with the seams of the boards with a thickness of about 5-7 cm.

On the roof, the curved shape like a buffalo horn. On the west and east sides of the building there is a small window, where the entry of sunlight and wind flow. Tongkonan have each column berkumpu in stone. The main column into a buffer structure on the roof edges.

There are no special provisions Tongkonan size wooden structures, all based on the availability of wood raw material in the market uru. At Kale Banua that serves as a place to live, the floor boards consist of slabs reinforced with the stage floor structure.

This section has several other functions such as guest lounge and thankfulness ritual space in the front side and a living room and used as a space to place the body at a funeral. On the back side of the building have sleeping space for family members.

Big Funds needed
According to Andre, dividing it easy Tongkonan structure (ie: planning column). The process just attach the ends. Give one column in the middle and then divided. Development of a Tongkonan can spend around USD 2-3 billion.

“If only alangnya cheap material, approximately USD 50-60 million,” he said again, pointing to a similar house Tongkonan stage but smaller. The function of the building to save the harvest from the family fields.

Toraja nobleman who have generally different Tongkonan Tongkonan from the usual. The difference is in the walls, windows, and columns. Wood surface three elements finely carved and detailed. There is a picture of the motive chickens, pigs, and buffalo. Also alternately punctuated with tendrils resemble plants.

In the main column also serves as a place to hang a buffalo skull, as a sign keberhasilari ceremony. For the Toraja, the buffalo as an animal other than cattle they also became symbols of wealth and status. Therefore, the slaughter of buffalo has always been a welcome event at a party.

As a celebration of the funeral
That day, around the end of December 2008, in a village Tongkonan Tondon, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, the traffic was busy carrying food, agricultural tools, cooking utensils, cloth, buffalo, pigs, bamboo, and wood. In front Tongkonan there is a street connecting road between the cities with the city Rantempao Palopo, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi.

Evidently there that day or the funeral ceremony are often called “seorng a party”. All villagers involved in this ceremony which includes all descendants from all over feted. They gathered with tourists who want to see riuhnya event.

Belu corpse was Salurante year, Toraja nobleman, became residents Banua Barung-barung (part of the house of Toraja). Exactly one year after death, the entire family of Salurante
This will celebrate their roots with the party conducting the funeral procession, or sign Solok.

According to the Toraja, the dead person is still sick. Therefore, the body is stored in the living room of their house. The body was still regarded as part of a still kelaurga
live. When the meal was, there is a separate section for these dead.

Solok Signs Before the procession began, a buffalo cut in the yard first. The number and complexity of the carvings on the surface of the Tongkonan Kayo symbolizes the status of its owner. Toraja nobleman has Tongkonan with patterned as a buffalo sculpture. While the usual Tongkonannya not carved as a sign of respect.

Belu Salurante coffin carved vines and the lid was painted gold by a rope tied to a bamboo cross ditumpukan. Bamboo serves to carry the coffin. There were two women sitting dibambu and black clothes. Her body swayed to the right and left when the men Tondon Village residents and family members trooped Salurante alternately carried.

“Heyaaa heee, heee heyaaaa, ‘cried the men encouraged their own din. The distance through which the procession is about 5 km, turn the house into Tongkonan Salurante Belu another. In the back of the men, followed the parents and mothers who carrying a long red cloth. On the right side of the street, residents greeted the Village Tondon clan pay their respects to the nobility.

The coffin is then stored in the Tongkonan before entered into the Lung-Bang (tomb) family in the cliffs east of the village. In the process of moving coffin to the cemetery will be held back cliff buffalo sacrifice pests.

That range of functions carried by Tongkonan. Besides as a gathering place as well as a temporary storage place before the body was taken to the cemetery on the cliffs far there.

Have you got a plan to visit one of the most beautiful beach on earth lately ? Have you arrange everything with your family so that you can have cheap tickets ? Here is why you must do it now :

Only 30 minutes drive from downtown Sydney on Oxford Street (changed to Enfield Drive and then Bondi Road) brings you to the south entrance of Bondi Beach. Bus 380 from Circular Quay will get you there in about 40 minutes or the train to Bondi Junction, then bus 381 or 382 will take you right on the beach, too. Buses from Bondi Junction to the beach takes about 15 minutes or you can have a travel guide to see more detail.

In the summer of Bondi is a place rich in sun, waves, and very pleasant. This beach is part of the bay of white sand shaped like a large moon and also a place to surf. The beach is bordered by parks and apartments overlooking the blue waters.

Extends along the coast, and across busy Campbell Parade and crowded, stand the restaurants, shops, hotels and tourism outlets for the souvenir hunter who was preoccupied with shopping for most of the time. Just behind these shops are apartments and hotels, both for short and long term for the visitors.

Culinary tours at Bondi Beach, there are many options ranging from restaurants to the luxurious culinary tour.

Tourists and locals mix on the road and the beach when the sun shines to show off their bodies gleaming like bronze.

Continuing north by car along Campbell Parage (changes to the Military Road) for about 20 minutes and you’ll arrive at Watsons Bay.

If you are looking to make your base here and enjoy the sun, sand, beach walks and restaurants for a few days later many suitable accommodation can be found in the area. So what are you waiting for, go and book your cheap airline tickets now !!

Madeira is one of the islands are an autonomous region of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean.Though composed of several island but only Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island is uninhabited.

Islands who “discovered” the sailors of Portugal 1418 until 1420 was known as a popular tourist area.In addition to its warm climate, Madeira is also famous for its wine, the flowers, and evening fireworks new year very well known in the world as the largest recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Although a region of Portugal, Madeira precisely geographically closer to the African continent which is only a distance of about 450 km only. Meanwhile, the Portuguese archipelago located about 900 km or 1.5 hour flight to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon.

Tourism became the economic backbone of the Madeira for at least 20% contributed income area.This condition makes Madeira develop infrastructure to support this tourism sector. On the island of Porto Santo for example all the needs of tourism such as hotels are mushrooming in the beach along the 9 km.

The main tourists in Madeira, mostly from countries of the European Union, especially from Germany, England, Scandinavian countries and Portugal.The high number of tourists seen from the hotel occupancy rate averaged 60% and reached its peak in March and April. Do you want to go to Madeira for late holidays ?

Besides known as a tourist destination, Madeira is also known as one of the hometown famous soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo this time. Apart from Ronaldo, the famous character who was born in Madeira is famous sailors inventor of the Americas, Columbus Christoporus. If you want to go to Madeira for special rate air fare  , you can get it here at last minute holidays , go and don’t miss your chance to visit one of the most beautiful place on Portugal , place you must visit before you die.

Chinatown located in residential area City Tours Cibubur. Chinese Village to go, you’ll pass a row of mansions with characteristics of the various countries. There are also parks with unique sculptures are unique as a statue liberty, the Indians and other statue.

Chinatown as a sort of interesting places to shop for all buildings in this area kiosk architecture China, As well as the red color that is identical to the dominant Chinese culture. At the entrance, there is a similar gate entrance to a town in China that is Forbidden City. This gate semicircular and called Prosperity Gate.

There is also a statue of the Chinese people with clothes and hair like that used in China. In addition there is a bridge to the river below and goldfish. This place was built to resemble a bamboo curtain country. Along the way, there are the chairs of stone and other sculptures that feel of the township still feels Chinese.

Knick-knacks are sold associated with the existing concept, ie goods that represent the Chinese nation. The most widely sold is clothing chongsam (red shirt with a collar and buttons typical of Tionghoa), umbrellas, bags, purses embroidered with Chinese characteristic, the sculptures for display and other paraphernalia. However, there are also stalls selling hats or bags that are not nuanced China.

Goods are sold from one stall to another stall not much different. The price offered is almost the same and can not be offered too much. The sellers here do not take advantage of the situation by fixing the price too high. Perhaps this is why still many people who love to shop here. Visitors can buy knick-knacks are unique at a price not too expensive.

Family Tour in Kampung China

On the back of the Chinese Village area there are lakes with a duck-shaped water bike and boat which will take you around in the water of the lake. Less is more, this boat 1 can accommodate 12 people. There is also a region called “Fantasy Island” where there is a large dinosaur replica. This can be a favorite place for children.

When you feel hungry, there are also stalls that sell food to fill your stomach. Near the lake there food court which provides snacks like meatballs, fried dumplings, iced durian and other types.

Japan Kampung, Kampung Indonesia, and the American Regions

In addition to the Chinese village, there are Japanese Villages. In the village there is a statue with a Japanese samurai memagang or other sculpture that makes us as if he were in Japan. The stalls still adopt Japanese culture that is very interesting to see.

In other parts there are also Kampung Indonesia. In the village of Indonesia, you will see many houses and other building areas that describe the state of Indonesia. One example is a replica of the statue suro fish and crocodiles that are characteristic of Surabaya. There are also buildings Balinese.

One other area is America. Here you’ll also find areas that resemble the world in the American cowboy. You can find a statue of a horse and carriage complete with a cowboy riding.

Traveling to China Village

The area is still busy to visit is in the Village area of China. At certain moments, the Chinese Village area to provide entertainment that remains typical of China, for example, shows that attract attention barongsai. As for other villages such as Kampung Kampung Japan and Indonesia has been slow, many stalls are closed fewer sehinngga patrons. To enter the Chinese Village free of charge, except if you want to go to Fantasy Land, water bike or boat motor, you have to prepare more money to visit.

Ijen Crater located at the top Mount Ijen which is one of a series of volcanoes in East Java such as Bromo, Semeru and Merapi. Mount Ijen is located in the east Mount Merapi (in East Java there is also a mountain that has the same name with a mountain in Central Java is Mount Merapi). Ijen Crater Tourism Area or Park Nature Reserve is located in the region Ijen Slippery District, County and District Klobang Banyuwangi, Bondowoso District.

Ijen Crater lies at an altitude of 2368 meters above sea level. What’s interesting is this crater is located in the middle of the largest caldera on the island of Java. The size of the caldera about 20 miles. Kawahnya own size approximately 960 meters x 600 meters with a depth of 200 meters. This crater is located at a depth of more than 300 meters below the caldera wall.

Why Ijen Crater is one of the most acidic crater in the world? Do you know how the degree of acidity (pH) of this crater? This crater has a level of very high acidity which is close to zero so that the human body can dissolve quickly. In addition, the temperature of the crater is 200 degrees Celsius reach amazed by adding a very large crater was. However, behind the numbers that make these fears, this crater was present charm is also amazing beauty. The beauty of what you can get in Ijen Crater?

Enchantment Beauty Ijen Crater

Ijen crater of the Mount Ijen looks very beautiful. This crater is a large lake with a bluish-green mist and smoke of the sulfur that is fascinating. In addition, cold air with temperatures 10 degrees Celsius, the temperature might reach 2 degrees Celsius, will add its own sensation. Various plants that exist only in the plateau can also be found, such as Edelweis Flowers and Pine Mountain.

As the morning when the sun began to shine Ijen Crater region, beautiful scenery you can expect. Ijen Crater bluish green light will add a golden sun reflecting in the crater. Stunning scenery you can also get to see the charm of the beauty of the nearby Mount Merapi. Mount Merapi has a similar shape to Mount Ijen. The most appropriate moment to witness the beauty Ijen is in the morning.

Ijen Crater to go, you have to down a path along the caldera cliffs. Do not forget to bring life cover because sometimes sulfur smoke blown through the track. You can also surround the caldera in the region that takes to reach 8 to 10 hours on foot.

Traditional Sulfur miners

One of the attention of visitors in the area of Ijen Crater is a traditional sulfur miners. They boldly approached the lake to dig sulfur with simple equipment and carry a basket.

The miners are taking sulfur sulfur from the crater bottom. Here was a thick smoke, but to the degree necessary equipment such as masks gloves, they are still looking for molten sulfur. Molten sulfur obtained from the pipe leading to the source of the volcanic gases that contain sulfur. This gas then flows through a pipe out of molten sulfur in the form of red. Once frozen yellow sulfur.

After sulfur cut, the miners would carry it through the path. The burden is heavy enough to carry between 80 to 100 kg. The miners are used to carry this heavy burden as he walked along the path on the caldera cliffs down the mountain as far as 3 miles.

Towards Ijen Crater

You can reach Ijen crater via two alternative routes. Here is the route used by the visitors Ijen Crater:

You can go to Bondowoso and Banyuwangi with public transportation from Surabaya. Distance from Surabaya to Banyuwangi Bondowoso and approximately 200 kilometers. For security reasons, Ijen Crater closed starting at 14:00 because the intensity of the toxic fumes of sulfur increases after that hour.

In the western Atlantic ocean, lies the Bermuda Triangle. Within this triangle there are 7 major islands and 150 smaller islands which are really the rock clusters. This triangle is also known as the triangle of evil – all the high technology tools and all the navigation equipment is not working properly in place. Often even the communication with the world outside this triangle becomes a problem. No one knows why and how to prevent this. So, if you are brave, who knows you to be the first to solve this mystery.