Postcards From First World Hotel, Resort World Genting Malaysia

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some pretty cool postcards to share! First World Hotel Genting Highlands Malaysia. And, I’m SO GOING!

Well, First World Hotel is one of the largest hotels in the world by room count. Strategically located within easy distance of a variety of attractions, these include the popular Genting Theme Park and famous Genting Casino.

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Be Berry Be Happy in Bali

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Are you young, energetic, and travel junkie? are you new-lyweds who want to escape your humdrum daily life to Bali, the famous paradise? or are you a youthful small family who want to have the time of your life with your kids? You have come to the right place.

Berry hotel is the perfect venue to accommodate all of your young-driven needs. A hidden jewel, berry hotel is ideally located just a few minute away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta. It allows you to enjoy a tranquil sleepover yet it only takes a wink if you need to taste Bali’s most touristy part.

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Short Stay in Perth, Western Australia

The Bell Tower (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I get lots of emails from my readers asking me: “What kind of things are there to do in Perth?”

So when Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Western Australia asked me whether I would like to share about my #DiscoverPerth #DiscoverWA, I was delighted to finally sit down and write it all up.

If you are only staying in Perth for a short while, here are a few place you should definitely NOT MISS.

Perth is well known for not having any famous buildings, and for being a bit quite. But you see, that’s how travel junkies like it.

People who appreciate Perth, LOVE it for its relatively slow pace, big blue skies, huge open spaces, and freedom of access to literally hundreds of kilometres of simply spectacular ocean and riverside.

Perth’s founding fathers were very careful to preserve free access to the Swan River, which dominates Perth, wandering slowly from the hills to the ocean, giving Perth an amazingly generous ratio of people to water aspects and parks.

So make sure you bring a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of sun screen!

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7 Things To Do in Genting Highlands Malaysia

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I love a good holiday. Genting Highlands is ROCK! Traveling in the “City of Entertainment” this mountain resort is located an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. People coming here can drive up to the resort or stop at the Genting Skyway Station and take a cable car up to the summit.

So, here are 7 things to do in Genting Highlands Malaysia:

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Top 38 Diving and Snorkeling Sites in Komodo National Park

Pink Beach (Camera Sony alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Komodo National Park waters located on the equator get enough sunlight with the stong current and low sedimentation, providing a lot of plankton and oxygen needed for coral and many other marine organisms. This high level of nutrient significantly creates the richness of marine biodiversity, includes more than 1000 species of fishes, 380 corals, and 8 species of seagrass.

The Park also become habitat and migratory route for about 24 species of whales and dolphins. Dugongs, whale-sharks, manta rays, sea tutles, Napoleon wrasses, giant clams, and triton also could be found here.

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The 12 Steps of Handwritten Batik Making

Wonderful Batik (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The technique of applying wax or other dye-resistant substances to cloth to produce a design is found in many parts of the world, but none is as famous as the batik of Java.

The Javanese were making batik as early as the 12th century, but its origins are hard to trace. Some think the craft was brought from India, others that the Javanese developed the technique themselves. The word ‘batik’ is an old Javanese word meaning ‘to dot’.

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18 Fun Facts in Resorts World Genting Theme Park Malaysia

Amazing Sky Venture

Traveljunkieindonesia.com– Resorts World Genting Theme Park is AWESOME. Traveling in Resorts World Genting Malaysia, whether for business or leisure, is always a pleasure and it’s hard to do even the simplest of tasks or trips without being charmed in some way.

These are some of the fun facts in Resorts World Genting Theme Park, you most likely will leave feeling impressed, amazed and fun at the peak!

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[Book] Jakarta 25 Excursions In and Around the Indonesian Capital

Traveljunkieindonesia.com -YAY! Congrats for my friends, Andrew Whitmarsh and Melanie Wood.

They have just had a book published on Jakarta and the official launch is this Thursday. It’s called Jakarta: 25 Excursions in and around the Indonesian Capital. The book is bright and colourful and funny and useful and FULL of cool things to do in Jakarta. It’s got some secrets that I bet even you don’t know about!

Jakarta 25 Excursions In and Around the Indonesian Capital links over 500 activities and attractions into 25 half-day and full-day excursions; this is the first in-depth book on Jakarta that tells you exactly where to go, what to do and how to get there in order to maximize your enjoyment of the city.

Illustrated with nearly 40 maps and over 200 color photographs of the city, the 25 tours take you by the hand from the maritime and historical attractions of north Jakarta, down the culturally rich back streets of central Jakarta, to the peaceful parks and family attractions of the south; with 5 tours also exploring mountain, lake and seaside day-trip highlights from the capital.

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7 Most Exquisite Dining Experience in Genting Highlands Malaysia

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Are you ready for burp, burp, and burp?

Good Food = Good (Fun x Future). Genting Highlands is an international atlas of exotic cuisines: Malaysian, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Lebanese, Persian, Peruvian, Thai, Vietnamese? and more. Yes, it was AMAZING!

Today, Travel Junkie Indonesia have some pretty cool Genting Highland’s dining experience to share! So, here are 7 most exquisite dining experience in Genting Highlands – Travel Junkie Indonesia’s selection.

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October is Welcome to Perth

Welcome to Perth (Image by Western Australia)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am SO excited to tell you all about this update.

On October 18-23, 2012. Travel Junkie Indonesia trip sponsored by Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Western Australia. Well, our theme for October is “Welcome to Perth”.

Our itinerary focuses on Welcome to Perth – Western Australia:

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The 8 Steps of Hand-Block Batik Making

Applying the wax with a metal stamp (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Yes, Travel Junkie Indonesia love Batik. The word ‘batik’ is an old Javanese word meaning ‘to dot’.

From the mid-19th century, batik production was increased by applying the wax with a metal stamp called a cap.

The cap technique can usually be identified by the repetition of identical patterns, whereas in batik tulis, even repeated geometric motifs vary. Some batik combine the two techniques with batik tulis used for fine detail. It’s worth noting that batik cap is true batik; don’t confuse it with screen-printed cloth which completely bypasses the waxing process and is often passed off as batik.

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