Dream Land : The soft pearly white sand shore that stretches some 1 kilometer

A vast stretch of soft pearly white sand, with clear blue sky over the enchanting blue waters, and  the fascinating sounds of waves hitting the shores; no, this is not a set from a dream, this is where nature interprets your dream, this is Dreamland Beach, on the southern coast of Island of Bali Indonesia. 

The beach is mainly highlighted with the soft pearly white sand shore that stretches some 1 kilometer and is considerably cleaner than most beaches in Bali. As any beach at the Bukit Peninsula area, Dreamland is also decorated with beautiful rocky cliffs on its shore which radiate an enchanting atmosphere. The vast stretching shoreline also makes it a perfect place to bask under the tropical sun or to stroll along the indulging sands, or simply sit down and immerse oneself in the dream-like beauty of nature. As daylight slowly fades, the brilliant colors of sunset over dreamland’s horizon will surely confirm why this beach got its name. 

Dreamland is far from the crowded and vibrant atmosphere, Instead, the beach offers tranquility and much more exciting waves perfectly fit for advanced surfers. Among surfers, the waves at the coastline of the Bukit Peninsula undisputedly are legendary, and Dreamland Beach is no exception.

While you are there
For surfer, dreamland beach offer such a different experience, the beach features a break with longer left and a short right handers, “surfable” at low to dead low tide and works well when there is an average swell above 3 feets coming in. However, when the swell is over 7 feets, the waves tend to be unpredictable and close out. The soft, fat waves and deep water make it suitable for the professionals or those with some learning experience behind. 

How to get to Dreamland
Dreamland Beach can be reached  from Kuta-Legian area in about 30 minutes drive . From the capital Denpasar, it is roughly about an hour’s trip (depend on traffic). From Denpasar or Kuta, take the main south road (Jalan Bypass Nusa Dua) which is the only route to the south Bukit Peninsula area. Take this main road south to the junction with Jalan Uluwatu II (the famous McDonald's junction), turn west towards Jimbaran Bay, continue about 2 km and at the four road junction make a sharp left up the hill (signposted for Uluwatu). Follow the road up to Pecatu Village until the main entrance of the Pecatu Graha Resort comes in sight on the right. Enter the resort and follow the road sign directing to New Kuta Beach.

Where to stay
Although it was once a secluded shore with difficult access roads, today Dreamland forms part of the integrated Pecatu Graha Resort complex. The complex currently evolves into an elite resort where luxury hotels and other facilities are being built, offering world-class amenities and services. 

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Jakarta Travel : Pulau Tidung

Jembatan Cinta - Tidung Island

Pulau Tidung is about a 3-hour ride away from Muara Angke, the port in North Jakarta via a slower, wooden boat. this wooden boat depart from Muara Angke once a day at 7.00 am. 

Tidung island is part of thousand island districts which stretch approximately 45 kilometers into the Java Sea, these island only about 200-meter wide and 5 kilometers long, and is home for 4,000 locals. Tidung island itself is divided into two islands, The Pulau Tidung Besar (greater tidung island) and Pulau Tidung Kecil (smaller tidung island).  

The slim width of the land gives Tidung an interestingly unique shape. A sliver of an island, split by a single, small road; nothing to your left or right but beautiful stretches of sandy, white beaches and clear blue waters surrounding the entire coast of the island. Tidung waters are quite shallow, and almost over grown with coral reefs thriving just inches below the surface of the water. The reefs are in excellent condition and are teeming with a colourfull collection of tropical fish and exotic sea creatures. If you stop to think about it, it’s almost unbelievable considering Tidung is barely 30 kilometers off the Java mainland, and is technically part of Jakarta!
                                          

Tidung island is not as developed as some of the other islands in the district, meaning that it is less commercial and noticeably cheaper. Lodgings and amenities are found on the main island of Tidung Besar, these homestay offer travelers a simple, clean, and yet comfortable with affordable price. The smaller Tidung Island is for the most part, a breeding area for mangroves. The mangroves are planted once a year, and in time are destined to be part of a “mangrove tour.” Although small, Tidung Kecil proudly exhibits its own display of magnificent, deserted beaches coupled with lush vegetation and exotic flora. Tidung Kecil can still be explored by foot or wheel, though much of the path is overgrown with shrubs and greenery. For the more adventurous visitors, Tidung Kecil has also been used for camping since the building of the bridge.

How to get to Tidung Island

From Muara Angke Port by a wooden  boat with a capacity of 100 to 120 people, and takes about 3 hours ride. A Return Ticket costs about Rp. 60,000 to 70.000, -  Be there by 6.00 am  The ferry departs from Muara Angke to Tidung only once a day at 7.00 am, Alternatively, you can catch a speed boat from Ancol Marina Harbor, in which case Tidung would be just 1.5 hours away. 

Where to stay

Lodgings and amenities are found on the main island of Tidung Besar with affordable price, some of the lodgings already equipped with air conditioned.

Tips

make sure to bring to bring mosquito repellent, you can rent a bicycle to get around the island to experience the magnificent view of tidung island. the most popular attraction in tidung island is the jembatan cinta, if you have the balls try to jump from this bridge and experience flying.

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Mount Bromo

Rising from the guts of the ancient Tengger Caldera, Mount Bromo is one of three volcanoes to have emerged from a vast crater stretching 10 kilometers across.  Mount Bromo is part of The BromoTengger Semeru National Park which cover a gigantic area of 800 square kilometers in the center of east java is the largest volcanic region in the province. 


Mount Bromo advanture give travelers an experience of the remarkable Tengger Caldera, the steaming cone of Bromo stands in a sea of ashen, volcanic sand, surrounded by the towering cliffs of the crater’s edge. Travelers can view the beautiful scenery of a vast "ocean" above the horizon and the plumes of smoke coming from the Mount of Semeru,  an active volcano which rises 3676 meters above sea level, one of the largest volcano in Java.  
With its 10 km barren desert-like sea of sand, Mount Bromo surely is one of Indonesia`s most popular sites visited by travelers. Every year during the Hindu`s Festival of Yadnya Kasada many of the tenggerese travel up the mountain in order to make offerings of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers and sacrifices of livestock to the mountain gods by throwing them into the caldera of the volcano.  

Mount Bromos Attraction

Take in the spectacular view of the sun rising over volcanic peaks with an early morning trip to Mt Bromo. From the lookout point at Penanjakan you will get picture perfect shots of a spectacular vista. Cross the desert on a pony, climb the steep stairs right up to Mt. Bromo’s crater rim, then watch the sun spectacularly rise over the horizon.  

Climb Mount Semeru, the highest peak in Java. This mountain, also known as the Great Mountain, is regarded by Hindus as the most sacred mountain of all. Getting to the peak is a tough three day trek. Mt Semeru is one of the most active volcanoes on Java and regularly explodes. These gases and belching lava make Semeru dangerous, so stay well away from the vent.

Witness local culture at its best when on the fourteenth day of the month Kasada, - usually in the month of November - the native people of the area, the Tenggerese, gather at the rim of Mount Bromo's active crater to present offerings of rice, fruit, vegetables, flowers, live stock and other local produce to the God of the Mountain. The Tenggerese are adherents of a religion which combines elements of Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism. In this Kasada ceremony the Tenggerese ask for blessing from the supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. 

How to get to Mount Bromo
Bromo Tengger Semeru can be reached by private vehicle and public transportation from Surabaya or Malang in East Java. Travelers can come from Probolinggo, in the north west Or take the north east route via Pasuruan. 

Tips

Lodging
There are a number of guesthouses and basic hotels located around Mt Bromo. The Bromo Guest House is located at Ngadisari that lies 3 km from the crater rim. Or you can stay at Cemoro Lawang where there are guesthouses situated near the crater.

Cuisine 

Most of the warungs (local food stalls) in this area close after 7.30 pm so be sure to eat early. If you’re in Wonokitri area, there are some warungs in Tosari market, which are usually open between 7-9 pm.

While you are there

• Necessities for the trip include a torch, warm clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, and glove as a protection against the freezing temperature which hovers between zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit)

• If you buy or rent something remember to bargain.Sunrise occurs between 5.00 and 6.00 am (if it’s not cloudy), so you should leave from your hotel or guesthouse by 3am

• The best time to see the sunrise is in the dry season from April to October.

• Before you start trekking or climbing, be sure that you have already eaten, or bring some food and drink with you.

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