Top 10 Travel Songs in Maluku Trip

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Music helps us connect to others-to fellow travelers who might share our taste in songs and to locals who might not speak our language but can carry the rhythm. For those of us with gypsy blood, music can speak to who we are and why it is that we can never seem to settle down. Music engenders a desire to see a new place, or to travel simply for the joy of the journey.

So, what most often inspires us to go is the ecstasy of travel, pure and simple. The frustrations of airports, delay, long journey with ferry-boat, the struggles with packing, and the tedium of days spent working all fade away when you set off on your journey.

So here I present Top 10 Travel Songs in Maluku Trip:

10). House by Amanda Mair
09). Samba Da Bencao by Bebel Gilberto
08). What A Wonderful World by Keane
07). Crimson And Clover by Tommy James & The Shondells
06). Closer Now by Club8
05). Vakansi by White Shoes And The Couples Company
04). Natural Mystic by Bob Marley
03). Pata-Pata by Miriam Makeba
02). Koesplus – Nusantara Mixed by Travel Junkie Indonesia
01). Forever by Takashi Sorimachi feat. Richie Sambora

So, What songs would you add to the list? Share your picks in the comments!

Happy Green Travels!

Follow us on Twitter @TravelJunkieID & like us on Facebook.

Travel Junkie Indonesia Magazine Post | Vol 1, Maluku Issue.

Image courtesy of Krzysztof Kryza

7 Pesona Kepulauan Karimunjawa

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Berdasarkan legenda, kepulauan Karimunjawa di temukan oleh Sunan Muria. Dari puncak Gunung Muria. Sunan Muria melihat sebuah pulau yang nampak “kremun-kremun” (Bahasa Jawa). Akhirnya Sunan Muria memerintahkan putranya, Amir Hasan untuk memperdalam ilmu agama ke pulau yang di lihat “kremun-kremun” tersebut sehingga pulau tersebut dinamakan Pulau Karimun. Dan, karena masih masuk wilayah Jawa, maka nama lengkap kepulauan tersebut menjadi Karimunjawa.

Kini, Taman Nasional Karimunjawa telah menjadi salah satu tujuan wisatawan lokal maupun manca negara.

Berikut 7 pesona kepulauan Karimunjawa:

1. 27 pulau berpasir putih nan cantik & unik.
2. Kekayaan alam laut yang masih alami.
3. Snorkling & Diving makes you fitter.
4. Berenang bersama ikan hiu di penangkaran
5. Keramahan penduduk lokal
6. Staying in Karimunjawa helps minimize your carbon footprint.
7. Karimunjawa are good for your bank balance.

Karimunjawa, these petite little morsels of paradise are a dream-come-true for seekers of superb snorkeling and picture-perfect white-sand beaches.

Happy ‘Green’ Travels!

For more info, visit wisatakita.com

Follow Travel Junkie Indonesia on Twitter @TravelJunkieID

Image courtesy of wisatakita.com

This is a Sponsored Post.

Britain’s 1st Naturist Hotel & spa opens in Birmingham

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The Birmingham suburb of Erdington isn’t the first place that springs to mind as a naturist’s paradise. But according to the owner of Britain’s first naturist spa hotel, it’s the perfect spot.

 

‘We’ve had a bit of stick for the location,’ Tim Higgs says in reference to those who dismiss  Birmingham as ‘wet and miserable’. ‘But naturism in Britain is largely an indoor event, especially if you want it 365 days a year. British weather is unreliable wherever you are.’

The luxury naturist holiday spot opened its doors earlier this year and, despite the less-than-exotic environs, its clothes-free visitors have unanimously given it the thumbs up.

Guests rave about the cleanliness, the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly staff. Many have already returned more than once.

Higgs has ensured there’s plenty to do to keep guests occupied. The seven-room hotel, set in a 1920s former private residence, boasts luxury spa facilities – sauna, steam room, hot tub on the patio and a cold plunge pool (‘you go in a man and come out a boy,’ Higgs jokes), as well as oil-scented treatment rooms for naturist massages and facials.

There’s a picturesque garden where guests gather in warmer weather, or heated, mosaic-tiled lounging areas for cooler days.

It’s a sociable hotel, says Higgs, where guests meet to read, chatter or play board games.

Contradicting the stereotypical Carry On image of nudist camps, there’s no naked volleyball or ping pong – no one wants things ‘bouncing around’, laughs Higgs – although he does concede to a spot of French boules.

A café (towels on chairs please) provides healthy food – no alcohol (getting a license is ‘onerous’, says Higgs, and anyway, alcohol and saunas ‘don’t mix’) – although guests are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine. Since the launch of the hotel in the Midlands suburb in January this year, a steady flow of naturists have sojourned at the establishment. And, while it’s early days yet, 55-year-old Higgs is allowing himself to hope that the future for Birmingham as the hub of Britain’s naturist scene is bright.

Continue Reading

Kei Islands : One of The Best Beaches In The World

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Kei islands, Maluku – Indonesia is one of the best beaches in the world by lonely planet. There’s a growing chorus that says these remote white-sand beaches are the finest the world has to offer. Development has been slow around the Kai archipelago, so the beaches remain unspoilt and as nature intended. If you’re not big on pristine powdery sands, azure seas, rare and varicoloured birds, arresting fish and wondrous coral reefs, then stay away. Everyone else: enjoy. Upon arrival at Pasir Panjang or Kei Kecil, you’ll find locals ready to organise accommodation for you in a basic beach cottage; ensure that the agreed price includes the daily delivery of fresh water and meals.

Maluku or the ‘Moluccas’ is secret paradise — everything green, blue, tropical, exotic. it’s like a dream!

If you are flying to the Kei Islands from Jakarta or other cities in Indonesia’s western time zone, you’d better take enough rest before the flight given the two-hour time difference.You can find public minivans serving long routes across the island. But for your own convenience, better rent a car or a motorcycle from locals, as almost public minivan drivers have an inexplicable penchant for turning up the volume of their car stereo.

While the Kei Islands is supposed to be in its dry season in July, torrential rains often hit the islands without warning. Sunglasses, blockout and a waterproof hooded jacket are essential.

What to Do: Beach hopping, snorkling, kayaking, diving, ect

So, open your map, visit, and enjoy Kei islands! it’s time to connect with earth, white-sand, the sun, local music, new culture, local foods, ect.

Happy Green Travels!

Follow us on Twitter @TravelJunkieID

Travel Junkie Magazine Post | Vol 1, Maluku Issue.

Image courtesy of Magda & Macie

Tropical, Exotic, & Ora Beach

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Maluku or the ‘Moluccas’ is secret paradise. So it’s natural that Ora Beach Resort, a design very tropical and exotic. Family owned resort in secluded part of Seram Island in Maluku accessible only by boat.

Ora Beach Resort is located between scenic highlight, Teluk Sawai — a beautiful wide bay dramatically backed by cliffs and rugged, forested peaks and Saleman village – famed for flocks of bat – like Lusiala birds which emerge at dusk from a cave above the village, supposedly bearing the souls of human ancestors. The Resort with marvelous spongy, white sand comprises 5 stilted bungalows, 6 standard rooms and a restaurant. It provides a natural, private and tranquil location to relax and unwind.

How to get there
From Ambon City to Tulehu Port (20 minutes by car)
From Tulehu Port to Masohi (90 minutes by fast boat)
From Masohi to Saleman Village (2 hours by car)
Saleman Village to Ora Beach Resort (5 minutes with small boat)

Happy Green Travels!

Follow us on Twitter @TravelJunkieID | orabeachresort[at]yahoo[dot]com

Travel Junkie Magazine Post | Vol 1, Maluku Issue.

Menuju Negeri Oma

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Kali ini kami akan membawa Anda ke Pulau Haruku, pulau kecil di wilayah Maluku. Haruku hanya berjarak sekitar 15 menit dengan speedboat bertolak dari Tulehu. Sepanjang perjalanan dari pusat kota Ambon menuju Tulehu, Anda akan melewati kontur jalan yang cukup bervariasi mulai dari jalan yang lurus hingga berkelok-kelok namun tetap menawan dengan pemandangan laut dan pantai di salah satu sisi jalan. Kelengangan jalan akan membuat Anda betah berlama-lama menikmati suguhan alam yang menyejukkan mata. Semakin mendekati pelabuhan Tulehu, warna air laut di pantai sepanjang jalan yang terlihat oleh mata kian cantik, biru yang membius. Bahkan saya sendiri kala itu sempat berkali-kali menjepretkan kamera untuk memvisualisasikan keindahannya dan berencana membawanya pulang untuk oleh-oleh. Sudah terbayang di benak saya bagaimana reaksi kerabat saya ketika mereka melihat biru eksotiknya pantai di Ambon. Mereka pasti meringis iri dan sekaligus takjub.

Speedboat dengan tujuan Pulau Haruku dilayani sekitar 2-3 kali dalam sehari tergantung jumlah penumpang. Ukuran speedboat pun bervariasi, ada yang hanya mampu memuat maksimal 6 penumpang, namun juga ada yang mampu membawa sekitar 12 penumpang beserta bawaan mereka. Untuk satu orang, Anda cukup merogoh saku 10 – 20 ribu rupiah tergantung negeri mana yang Anda tuju di Pulau Haruku. Negeri sebenarnya adalah sebutan lokal untuk kampung. Di Haruku sendiri, terdapat sembilan negeri, dan seperti kebanyakan perkampungan Ambon yang terpisah antara kampung muslim dan kristian, hal serupa juga berlaku di Haruku. Uniknya, speedboat menuju tiap negeri pun juga berbeda, jadi ketika Anda di Tulehu dan hendak menuju kampung yang ada di pulau-pulau kecil sekitar, jangan sampai salah menumpang speedboat jika tidak ingin terpaksa bermalam di suatu tempat yang bukan tujuan kita sebab biasanya speedboat yang melayani arah balik dari pulau kecil menuju Ambon hanya tersedia hingga jam 12 siang.

Kali ini, Saya berencana untuk mengunjungi Negeri Oma di Pulau Haruku. Sebenarnya sejak awal saya berniat untuk berkunjung ke Pulau Saparua, namun karena kendala waktu dan tidak adanya teman jalan, akhirnya saya memutuskan untuk berbelok arah ke Pulau Haruku, kampung halaman teman jalan saya waktu itu. Setelah menunggu hampir dua jam, akhirnya speedboat yang sudah penuh penumpang melaju membelah lautan. Cukup nyaman perjalanan yang saya dapatkan dan laut terbilang tenang pada bulan Desember di wilayah perairan Ambon sehingga goyangan kapal tidak membuat perut terkocok. Sepanjang perjalanan saya terpesona melihat salah satu sisi Pulau Haruku berupa karang kokoh dengan air laut jernih dan transparan. Sudah ingin menceburkan diri ke laut, namun saya harus menahan gairah itu mengingat kapal yang saya tumpangi juga membawa penumpang lain yang tentunya tidak mau menunggu saya untuk sekedar berhenti di tengah jalan dan bermain di laut.

Setelah hampir 15 menit bertolak dari Tulehu, sebuah perkampungan yang berada persis di pinggir laut, Negeri Oma, menyapa kami. Perahu-perahu kayu kecil yang digerakkan dengan dayung terlihat berjejer memenuhi garis sepanjang pantai negeri tersebut dan menjadi pemandangan menarik khas wilayah pesisir. Dari pantai Anda akan memasuki wilayah perkampungan yang terbilang bersih dan tertata. Ketenangan akan langsung menyergap Anda ketika tiba Oma dan sangat berbeda dengan apa yang biasa Anda temui di daerah padat perkotaan. Alih-alih suara bising kendaraan bermotor, disini suara debur ombak menjadi satu-satunya hal yang akan memenuhi indera pendengaran Anda. Suara televisi juga tidak akan mengganggu Anda sebab  meskipun di Oma sudah tersedia listrik, namun mayoritas penduduk lebih memilih untuk menghabiskan waktu dengan bercengkerama bersama tetangga dan kerabat mereka ketimbang duduk termangu di depan televisi.

Continue Reading

Tips For Beginner Green Travel

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – No surprise that international travel can negatively affect the planet. There are ways that you can green traveler though and it’s easier than you think to be a responsible traveler.

Here are Tips For Beginner Green Travel:

  • Before you travel, choose to buy second-hand travel goods, such as suitcases, sleeping bags and clothing.
  • Switch off all the electronics you won’t need while you’re away, such as the TV, DVD player, AC, and lights.
  • Reduce electricity (laptop, mobile phone, hairdryer) while traveling by using solar-powered electronics, hand-operated electronics like windup radios and rechargeable batteries in cameras.
  • Keep packaging of toiletries to an absolute minimum.
  • Pack a bar of organic and biodegradable soap in a soap box. This will save space in your bag, help you pack light and reduce water pollution.
  • Bring a toothbrush holder for your toothbrush and use travel size cosmetics.

No matter where you go on holiday, whether you’ve Maluku holidays or a backpacking trip in Indonesia, there are many ways that you can green traveler without making big changes to your holiday.

Happy ‘Green’ Travels!

Follow Travel Junkie Indonesia on Twitter @TravelJunkieID

Travel Junkie Magazine Post | Vol 1, Maluku Issue.

10 Reasons Why ‘The Moluccas’

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Planning a Moluccas family vacation?  You’re not alone. Travel Junkie Indonesia suggests these 10 Reasons Why The Moluccas Is Good For You:

1. “Sea air helps you sleep better.”
2. “Sea water is good for your skin.”
3. “Sunshine is good for your well-being.”
4. “Sand is good for your skin.”
5. “Snorkling and Diving makes you fitter.”
6. “Fish suppers are packed with vitamins and minerals.”
7. “Beach games help you to exercise.”
8. “Holidays are good for families.”
9. “Staying in the Maluku helps minimize your carbon footprint.”
10. “The Moluccas are good for your bank balance.”

Another secret paradise of the Moluccas, these petite little morsels of paradise are a dream-come-true for seekers of superb snorkeling and picture-perfect white-sand beaches.

Happy ‘Green’ Travels!

Follow Travel Junkie Indonesia on Twitter @TravelJunkieID

Bion3 Maintain Healthy Body

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Ok, setiap saya traveling tidak selalu mengkonsumsi makanan-makanan yg sehat. Dengan mengkonsumsi probiotik secara rutin, saya sudah memiliki “senjata” yang cukup untuk melawan tanda-tanda kekurangan vitamin dan berbagai kuman penyebab penyakit sehingga saya lebih sehat, fit, dan tidak mudah sakit.

Ini karena saya mengkonsumsi Bion3 dengan Probiotik-nya dalam jumlah besar, mampu meningkatkan aktivitas sistem imun tubuh, detoksifikasi racun akibat bakteri pathogen dan membantu meningkatkan penyerapan vitamin serta daya tahan tubuh saya secara maksimal. Setiap traveling, saya selalu siap dengan probiotik di dalam backpack. Bagaimana dengan Anda? 🙂

Happy Bion Travels!

Follow him on Twitter @TravelJunkieID

Copenhagen Is A Design City

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Copenhagen is a design city.

So it’s natural that Bella Sky Comwell, a design hotel in the Scandinavian chain, is coming to Copenhagen’s new green neighborhood Ørestaden.

The new Copenhagen hotel is a striking landmark surrounded by nature and water, community, shopping, cafes and culture.

Bella Sky Comwell is 8 km from Copenhagen city center with nearby direct transit connections by Metro and bus.

Designed by 3XN, the design hotel is integrated with the Bella Center, a venue for congresses and fairs.

Call a “dancing couple in movement”, the hotel has 814 designer rooms with views over Amager Common and the Copenhagen skyline.

The hotel’s interior will have a Scandinavian design ethic with rooms adorned with functional Scandinavian design.

Formed by diagonal and vertical lines, the hotel’s facade pattern creates an insulating effect from solar heat and heat loss.

The hotel will feature three restaurants, lobby bar and lounge and a wellness center.

Wireless Internet will be free and available throughout the hotel.

Parking will be available on the hotel premises including electric car parking.

For more info, visit the Bella Sky Comwell site.

Follow us on Twitter @TravelJunkieID

Sweden: Mobil Striptease & Library

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Di Stockholm, beberapa perpustakaan adalah tempat favorit gw. Salah satunya yaitu Stadsbibliotek yang berlokasi di Sveavägen 73. Entah berapa ratus jam sudah gw habiskan waktu gw di perpustakaan ini untuk membaca buku dan mengerjakan tugas sekolah.

Gw baru sadar kalo ternyata setiap pagi selalu ada dua mobil bergambar erotis diparkir di depan perpustakaan ini. *entah kenapa*

Jangan-jangan mobil ini penuh dengan kakak-kakak seperti yang di gambar itu, wuihhh.. Trus ngapain mereka ke perpustakaan ya?! *halah*

Kebayang kalo di Indonesia, pasti mobil seperti ini sudah jadi obyek amukan massa yang mengatasnamakan agama. Disini orang lewat cuek-cuek saja tuh.

Silahkan dicatat alamat website dan nomor telponnya jika diperlukan. Klub buka setiap hari dari jam 9 malam sampai jam 7 pagi! 🙂

Happy Travels!

Contact the writer on Twitter @kangdamz & @TravelJunkieID