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Indonesia’s Most Admired Companies (Perusahaan Paling Idaman di Indonesia) Posted: 26 Mei 2012 in Uncategorized Tag:astra international tbk, Indonesia's most admired company, medco energi internasional, perusahaaan terbaik di Indonesia, perusahaan idaman di Indonesia, pt freeport indonesia, pt medco energi, pt pertamina persero, unilever indonesia tbk 1 i Rate This Berikut ini adalah list perusahaan idaman dari tahun ke tahun versi Majalah Warta Ekonomi. Sayang untuk tahun 2011 dan 2012 tidak di release lagi. Untuk tahun 2011 ada release dari Majalah Fortune, yaitu “Fortune Most Admired Companies.” Ane gabung di perusahaan yang dikasih bold, hehehe. Puji Tuhan….
Perusahaan Idaman 2005
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PT Astra International Tbk PT Pertamina (Persero) PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT Indosat Tbk PT Bank Mandiri Tbk PT Telekomunikasi Seluler (Telkomsel) PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) Beyond Petroleoum Indonesia (BP Indonesia) PT Freeport Indonesia PT Schlumberger Indonesia Citibank Indonesia NA PT IBM Indonesia PT Microsoft Indonesia PT Nestle Indonesia Total E&P Indonesie PT Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (Trans TV) Unocal Indonesia
Perusahaan Idaman 2006
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PT Astra International Tbk PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) PT Pertamina (Persero) PT Bank Mandiri Tbk PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia (d.h. PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia) PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) Citibank Indonesia NA PT IBM Indonesia
Perusahaan Idaman 2007
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PT Astra International Tbk PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT Pertamina (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) PT Bank Mandiri Tbk PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) PT Freeport Indonesia Citibank Indonesia NA PT IBM Indonesia PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk Conoco Philips PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) PT Indosat Tbk PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia PT Microsoft Indonesia PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI) Bank Indonesia PT Total E&P Indonesie PT Nestle Indonesia PT Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk (BNI) Beyond Petroleum Indonesia (BP Indonesia) PT Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI) PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk PT Asuransi Allianz Utama
Perusahaan Idaman 2008
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PT Astra International Tbk PT Pertamina (Persero) Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT Garuda Indonesia PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) PT Bank Mandiri Tbk PT Mustika Ratu PT IBM Indonesia PT Aneka Tambang Tbk PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT Freeport Indonesia PT Jasa Marga Tbk PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) Citibank Indonesia NA
Perusahaan Idaman 2009
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PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) PT Astra International Tbk. PT Pertamina (Persero) PT Bank Mandiri Tbk PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) PT Garuda Indonesia PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk. PT Medco Energi International Tbk. PT Indosat Tbk PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI) PT Freeport Indonesia PT Bakrie & Brothers PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk (BNI)
Perusahaan Idaman 2010
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PT Pertamina (Persero) PT Astra International Tbk PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT Garuda Indonesia PT Indosat Tbk PT Bank Mandiri Tbk. Chevron IndoAsia Business Unit PT Medco Energi International Tbk. PT Freeport Indonesia Bakrie & Brothers Tbk. PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) PT Kalbe Farma Tbk PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing – PT Yamaha Motor Kencana Indonesia PT IBM Indonesia PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI) PT Microsoft Indonesia PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk
Adapun 7 alasan utama responden memilih perusahaan (2010) tersebut adalah: [1] Memiliki standar gaji yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan perusahaan lain [2] Memberi tunjangan dan fasilitas yang lebih baik dibandingkan perusahaan lain [3] Merupakan perusahaan besar dan maju [4] Perusahaan terkenal [5] Perusahaan terbaik di bidangnya [6] Perusahaan yang memiliki manajemen yang bagus [7] Perusahaan bertaraf internasional “Responden perusahaan idaman, kebanyakan berjenis kelamin laki-laki (52,6%), dengan rata-rata usia 29 tahun. Rentang usia terbanyak pada usia 26-30 tahun (48,6%), dengan pendidikan minimum S1 (94,9%). Responden bekerja pada bidang asuransi, perbankan, sekuritas, pembiayaan, property, telekomunikasi, farmasi, transportasi, consumer goods, non consumer goods, tambang, dan migas.“ Dari ke 20 perusahaan idaman 2010 tersebut, ada perusahaan idaman yang masuk kategori “Special Mention”, yakni: 1. PT Telkom Tbk sebagai Most Gracious Company 2. PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk sebagai Most Improving Company 3. PT Pertamina (Persero) sebagai Most Generous Company
Perusahaan Idaman Tahun 2011 Tanggal 25 Januari 2012, Majalah Fortune Indonesia, yang diterbitkan oleh Kompas Gramedia memilih 20 perusahaan terbaik melalui Fortune Most Admired Companies 2011. Dalam anugerah Fortune Most Admired Companies 2011 (http://bisniskeuangan.kompas.com/read/2012/01/25/22013682/20.Perusahaan.Terbaik.Pilihan.Fortune.Indonesia) itu terpilih 20 perusahaan terbaik di Nusantara. Urutan sesuai abjad para peraih penghargaan itu adalah sebagai berikut: Adaro Energy Aneka Tambang Astra International Bank Central Asia Bank Mandiri Bank Rakyat Indonesia Garuda Indonesia Gudang Garam HM Sampoerna Holcim Indonesia Indofood Sukses Makmur Indosat Kalbe Farma Lippo Karawaci Medco Energi International Mitra Adiperkasa Telekomunikasi Indonesia Unilever Indonesia United Tractors XL Axiata
Perusahaan Idaman Tahun 2015 (Warta Ekonomi) (http://wartaekonomi.co.id/berita53551/inilah-pemenangindonesia-most-admired-companies-2015.html) PT AGUNG PODOMORO LAND Tbk PT ASTRA INTERNATIONAL Tbk PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA Tbk PT BANK MANDIRI (Persero) Tbk PT GARUDA INDONESIA (Persero) Tbk PT INDOFOOD SUKSES MAKMUR Tbk PT KALBE FARMA Tbk PT PERTAMINA (Persero) PT TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING INDONESIA PT UNILEVER INDONESIA Tbk Selain “Top 10 Most Admired Companies 2015”, terdapat perusahaan–perusahaan yang menonjol dan dikagumi dan dipillih oleh karyawan di masing-masing kategori, perusahaanperusahaan tersebut adalah:
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/no.jpg) Bagi yang sedang mencari pekerjaan, sudah mengincar salah satu perusahaan diatas kan? Hehehe..
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The 2012 Top Indonesian Universities (Universitas Terbaik di Indonesia Tahun 2012) Posted: 23 Mei 2012 in Uncategorized Tag:ITB, terbaik, UGM, UI, UNAIR, UNDIP, Universitas, UNPAD, UPH i 8 Votes
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Menurut QS Top Universities (http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/), maka peringkatnya:
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University of Indonesia (score 67.80, peringkat ke-50 di Asia) Universitas Gadjah Mada (score 54.50, peringkat ke-80 di Asia) Airlangga University (score 52.10, peringkat ke-86 di Asia) Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), (score 47.80, peringkat ke-98 di Asia) Padjadjaran University, (score 41.10, peringkat ke-128 di Asia) Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), (score 40.14, peringkat ke-134 di Asia) Diponegoro University, (score 35.20, peringkat ke-152 di Asia) Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), (score 30.30, peringkat ke-190 di Asia) Pelita Harapan University, (score 24.70, peringkat ke-201+ di Asia) Brawijaya University, (score 24.50, peringkat ke-201+ di Asia)
Menurut 4ICU (http://www.4icu.org/topAsia/), maka peringkatnya: 1. Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), peringkat ke-16 di Asia 2. University of Indonesia, peringkat ke-28 di Asia 3. Gadjah Mada University, peringkat ke-45 di Asia 4. Gunadarma University, NA 5. Indonesia University of Education (UPI), NA 6. Diponegoro University, NA 7. Universitas Sebelas Maret, NA 8. Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), NA 9. Airlangga University, NA 10. Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), NA
Menurut Webometrics (http://www.webometrics.info/top100_continent.asp?cont=asia), maka peringkatnya: 1. Universitas Gadjah Mada, peringkat ke-249 dunia 2. Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), peringkat ke-277 dunia 3. University of Indonesia, peringkat ke-365 dunia 4. Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), peringkat ke-898 dunia 5. Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), peringkat ke-1024 dunia 6. Indonesia University of Education (UPI), peringkat ke-1031 dunia 7. Universitas Sebelas Maret, peringkat ke-1186 dunia 8. Gunadarma University, peringkat ke-1237 dunia 9. Diponegoro University, peringkat ke-1310 dunia 10. Sriwijaya University, peringkat ke-1323 dunia Metode dan pendekatan yang dilakukan oleh lembaga survey luar negeri diatas masing-masing berbeda sehingga menghasilkan pemeringkatan yang berbeda dan kadang tdiak sesuai dengan kenyataan. Penulis sendiri mempunyai peringkat tersendiri untuk Universitas/Institut terbaik di Indonesia. Untuk menjadi perhatian, peringkat universitas tidak sama dengan peringkat fakultas.
10 Universitas Terbaik di Indonesia Tahun 2012 versi Penulis 1. University of Indonesia (UI) 2. Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) 3. Gadjah Mada University (UGM) 4. Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) 5. Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) 6. Airlangga University (UNAIR) 7. Padjadjaran University (UNPAD) 8. Diponegoro University (UNDIP) 9. Pelita Harapan University (UPH) 10. Brawijaya University (UB)
Top 20 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Indonesia Posted: 3 Mei 2012 in Uncategorized Tag:bali, Bantimurung, Beach, Belitong Island, Borobudur, bunaken, Carstenz Peak Papua, East Kalimantan, Green Canyon, Indonesia, java, Kelimutu Lake, komodo island, Krakatau, lombok, manado, Most beautiful places in Indonesia, Mount Bromo, Mountain, Prambanan, Pulau Umang, sulawesi, Sumbawa, the 20 Most Beautiful Places in Indonesia tourism, toba lake 38 i 19 Votes Welcome and visit Indonesia now! There are so many beautiful places to visit in Indonesia, in addition, Indonesia is the best place to spend your holiday. Here is the list of 20 beautiful places in Indonesia that might interest you. 1. Maluk Beach – Sumbawa – NTB
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/sumbawantb.jpg) Along the west coast to the southern island of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB), it was amusing, because the scenery on the coast of West Sumbawa Regency is still beautiful.One of the beaches began to be known at this time is Maluk Beach. This beach is so beautiful and enchanting anyone eager to swim and sunbathe when the weather was sunny, the sun radiates its rays and the waves roll in, one after another to the coastline 2. Mount Rinjani, West Nusa Tenggara
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/rinjani.jpg) Rinjani has Panaroma that could be considered the best among the mountains in Indonesia.Each year (June-August) are frequently visited by lovers of nature ranging from local residents, until the student nature lovers. Temperatures average around 20 ° C; the lowest 12 ° C. Strong winds are common at peak in August. 3. Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/pulaukomodo.jpg) Komodo National Park (TN. Komodo) is an area consisting of several islands with sea water. The islands are a wildlife habitat dragons (Varanus komodoensis) is an ancient reptile remains in the earth. Unique natural conditions, there is an extensive savanna lontarnya tree (Borassus flabellifer). 4. Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/rajaampat.jpg) Raja Ampat Islands is an archipelago located in the western province of Papua New Guinea in the West, precisely at the head of birds of Papua. This archipelago is a divers destination-divers who are interested in the beauty of underwater scenery. 5. Ijen, East Java
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/kawahijen.jpg) Ijen volcano is one tourist attraction in Indonesia. Ijen is a famous tourist attraction, which has been recognized by domestic and foreign tourists for its beautiful nature and charming. 6. Carstensz Peak & Jayawijaya, Papua
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/pyramit.jpg) Indonesia should take pride in the uniqueness and richness of nature and tradition masayarakatnya. This time, Carstenz Pyramid or what could be called a glorious peak, also in Papua. Carstensz Peak is the highest peak in Australia and Oceania. 7. Mount Anak Krakatau, Sunda Strait
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/krakatau.jpg) Krakatau is a volcanic archipelago that are still active and located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra islands. This name was ever pinned on a volcanic peak in there that because of the eruption on 26-27 August 1883, then vanished. The explosion is very powerful and the resulting tsunami killed an estimated 36 000 inhabitants. 8. Mount Bromo, East Java
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/bromo.jpg) Mount Bromo volcano is still active and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. As a tourism area, Mount Bromo become attractive because of its status as a still active volcano. 9. Kelimutu Lake, NTT
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/danau-kelimutu2.jpg) Kelimutu is a volcano located on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.Exact location of this mountain in the Village District Kelimutu strikes, Ende. This mountain has three crater lakes on top. The lake is Lake known as the Three Colours to have three different colors, namely red, blue and white. Even so, the colors are always changing with the passage of time. 10. Bunaken Marine Park, North Sulawesi
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/bunaken.jpg) Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depths up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 diving points, 12 points among them diving around Bunaken Island. Twelve point dive is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of the underwater scenery. 11. Lake Toba, North Sumatra
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/toba.jpg) Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide (the largest volcanic lake in the world). In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island. Lake Toba has long been an important tourist destination in addition to Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra and Nias, attracting domestic and foreign tourists. 12. Baluran, East Java
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/17062009_trav_baluran4.jpg?w=276) African Baluran is Indonesia, the National Park is a specific representation of dry forest ecosystems on the island of Java, the type of vegetation consists of savannah, mangrove forest, monsoon forest, beach forest, lower montane forest, swamp forest and evergreen forests throughout the year. Approximately 40 percent of savanna vegetation types dominate Baluran National Park. 13. Dreamland Beach, Bali
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/bali.jpg) Or better known as Dreamland Dreamland Beach is one of the most beautiful beach in Bali than Kuta beach. The beach is located not far from the Uluwatu on the island is very famous for its beauty. The beauty and cleanliness of the beach adds interest visitors, not only from domestic but also foreign tourists. 14. Seven Lakes Mountain, Jambi
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/gunungtujuh.jpg) Kerinci be proud of the existence of the Seven Lakes Mountain which is the highest lake in Southeast Asia. And also there are several other small lakes with a unique natural beauty. Lake grouse with pristine nature gives a different touch. 15. Green Canyon, West Java
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/canyon.jpg) Green Canyon save a tremendous charm. The combination of rivers, green valleys, protected forest, and various stalactite-stalagmite. Beauty wrapped in silence, like a hidden paradise.Green Canyon were developed in 1989. 16. Lake Sentani, Papua
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/danausentani.jpg) Sentani Lake below the slopes of Mount Cycloops which extends between Jayapura and Jayapura regency, Papua. Sentani Lake Landscape with a group of islands in the middle is the prettiest one in Indonesia. 17. Goa Gong, East Java
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/goagong.jpg) Goa Gong claimed to be the most beautiful caves in Southeast Asia. Inside this cave you can see various kinds of rock ridge (stalactite / stalagmite) are very interesting and the occurrence of a natural process. 18. Bantimurung Karst Mountains, South Sulawesi
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/bantriimurung.jpg) Bantimurung National Park has the most beautiful natural scenery. Because in this park, there are sources of water that never dry. So that various types of plants can survive in the long dry season. 19. Belitung Island, Bangka Belitung
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/pulau-belitung.jpg) Island beautiful, unique scenery and white sand beaches decorated with original granite stones which artistic and crystal-clear sea water, surrounded by hundreds of small islands. 20. Derawan Island, East Kalimantan
(https://justkardoman.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/derawan.jpg) In the surrounding waters have marine park and is renowned as a tourist submarine (diving) with a depth of about five meters. On a rock at a depth of ten meters, there is now known as “Trigger Blue Wall”.
Top 10 the Most Beautiful Places in Indonesia in Addition to Bali Posted: 3 Mei 2012 in Uncategorized Tag:bali, bunaken, Indonesia, Most beautiful places, Pulau Umang, Raja Ampat, toba lake 0 i Rate This
1. Takabonerate Island, South Sulawesi Takabonerate lies southwest of Selayar island and is the third largest coral atoll in the world (the largest is Kwajalein in the Marshall islands and the second largest Suvadiva in the Maldives). Spread over 2,220 square kilometer (21 small islands) in the Flores Sea, there are coral reef and seagrass ecosystems. The atoll offers some very good wall diving. Visibility is normally around 30 meter. The atoll rises sharply from the side of a submerged ridge 2,000 meter below the surface. It is said to have been a huge volcano, that has since subsided, leaving a wide ring of coral. The area is an Indonesian National Marine Park and as such there should be no fishing. There seems to be some areas with damage from dynamite fishing though. It is not clear how extensive they are. Diving is normaly done in the untouched areas. Topographic area is very unique and interesting, where atol group consisting of islands and coral reef a broad and sunken, forming the islands with a rather large amount. Among the islands reef, there is a narrow strait, the passage in and pitched. While on the coral reef surface, there are many ponds in the small and surrounded by coral reefs. At the lowest ebb, with a clearly visible and the dry land with water that formed a small swimming-pool. Visit best season: April until June or October until December each year.
2. Parai Beach, Kota Sungailiat, Bangka This beach is one of Bangka Island’s prides. The beach is located in Sungailiat district. The visitors can find various forms of boulders in this beach, which add its beauty. This beach is very ideal for having swimming, sun bathing and relaxing. Parai Tenggiri beach has the complete facilities in Bangka Island. There are luxurious hotels and water sport facilities. The Visitors will enjoy this beach with the local fishermen who always spend their days by looking for fishes in the sea. The calmness and fresh sea wind will greet the visitor when they arrive there. This make you feel comfortable to stay here.
3. Dodola Island, North Maluku Dodola Island is surrounded by the wide of white sand that connect Dodola Besar Island and Dodola Kecil Island. The nature panorama around and the clear water are suitable for swimming and diving. There are also other islands that can visit by the tourists. Dodola beach is about 5 miles from Daruba, the capital of South Morotai districts.
4. Green Canyon Indonesia,Ciamis Pangandaran, West Java If United States has Grand Canyon, Indonesia has Green Canyon, one of tourism object in West Java which is located in the Village District Kertayasa Cijulang, Ciamis Regency ± 31 km from Pangandaran. Well, green canyon is only a pun of the name of the Grand Canyon in Colorado, United States. This attraction is the river flowing through Cijulang cave with stunning stalactite and stalagmite, flanked by two hills with rocks and trees provide a unique and challenging natural attraction. The color of the river water that greenness was the reason of this place to be acknowledged as Green Canyon. The name of The Green Canyon itself was popularized by a french tourist in 1993, but local citizen called it cukang taneuh or The Land Bridge in Indonesian language because of the existence of a long and wide bridge that connected between the Kertayasa Village and the Batukaras Village. The beautiful scenery of the Green Canyon Cave waiting after descending from the boat. You could enjoy the side of the cave with seeing stalactite and the stalagmite that still dropping water. The water continually fall in this area so it’s called as eternal rain area. You can swimming to feel refreshing water in the cave and don’t forget to use the buoy.
To reach this location visitors must follow the Cijulang river using a boat that available at Pier Ciseureuh, either outboard boat or canoe paddles. The scenery will be more beautiful when witnessing the Palatar Waterfall in the Green Canyon Cave. Swimming in a refreshing water while enjoying high hills and seeing stalactite and the stalagmite will be an unforgotten moment.If you intended to visit this place better to come in the dry season because the river’s color is green in this season, Whereas in the rain season, during the high rainfall, the river water will be brown.
5. Bintan Island, Riau The northern tip of the island, Bintan Resorts (Lagoi), 45 minutes from Singapore by ferry, full of expensive resorts and manicured lawns. As it has very little in common with the rest of the island, the resorts are covered in the Bintan Resorts article. Separated from the resorts by checkpoints and armed guards, the rest of the island is “real” border town Indonesia, home to electronics factories, fishing villages and local style resorts (beach and adventure type) along the East Coast Bintan. The colorful town of Bintan, Tanjung Pinang, 1.5 hours away from Singapore by ferry, used to be a local destination for prostitution and gambling (just like neighboring Batam), but after a clamp-down by the local authorities it is regaining its rightful reputation as one of Indonesia’s most historical cities, with its ancient vibrant market partly located on stilts in the sea. Bintan has excellent beaches, although the water tends to be murky due to its proximity to Singapore, shipping lanes, and Batam’s industries. Bintan Resorts is best known for golf, while Trikora is a cheaper option for sea sports. You can also go island-hopping from the main ports. From Tanjung Pinang, going to a nearby island would only be about S$5-10.
6. Lake Toba, North Sumatera. Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world and is in Sumatra, Indonesia. Samosir island within the lake is the island within the island of Sumatra. Lake Toba is an immense volcanic lake covering an area of 1707 sq km (1,000 sq km bigger than Singapore) with an island in the center. Formed by a gigantic volcanic eruption some 70,000 years ago, it is probably the largest resurgent caldera on Earth. Some studies say it might have been associated with causing previous ice age/climate change and the largest human population bottleneck ever. Genetic estimates suggests that there where only a few thousand individuals that survived the catastrophe. The island in the middle – Pulau Samosir – was joined to the caldera wall by a narrow isthmus, which was cut through to enable boats to pass; a road bridge crosses the cutting. Samosir island is the cultural centre of Batak tribe who are mostly Christians in the modern days. Kick back and relax after the frenetic atmosphere of Indonesia. Swim in the volcanically warmed waters of the lake or arrange an overnight ‘party’ boat out on the lake if you can get enough volunteers together. A beautiful place to do nothing at all. Plenty of second hand book shops to stock up on reading material. Traditional Batak Dance in Restaurant Bagus Bay every Wednesday and Saturday from 8.15PM onwards. After the dance, sit back and enjoy the folk songs done by a group of men.
7. Umang Island, Banten Another paradise island in Indonesia, Umang Island, situated in Banten province, is a small island perfect for your tropical getaway. Especially when you’ve done some business in Jakarta, since Umang Island is only 4 to 5 hours away from the bustling city. The five-hectare private island is maintained by a single management, Umang Island Resort and Spa, which offers the same comfort as a star-rated hotel with relaxing ambiance. The location is also very strategic for nature trekkers as it’s near the UNESCO heritage site Ujung Kulon National Park. Umang Island is also well-protected from the West Java sea storms as there’s Tanjung Lesung beach to the north and Panaitan Island to the west. So whenever you feel like lazying around a white sandy beach overlooking the crystal sea water, you should try Umang Island, where the beauty of nature may give you peace and tranquility.
8. Raja Ampat Island The Raja Ampat Island in Papua is group spreads out over a huge area and consists of over 610 islands. The four largest islands are Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool. The name of Raja Ampat based on the legend. This area had begun with 6 eggs that found by King Waikew in Waigeo Island. But from the 6 eggs, just 5 eggs had crack. The last was become an egg stone till now on. From the fifth eggs that had cracked, the 4 eggs was become men who become King of four big islands that is Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool. While the one egg became a woman, had wash away and stranded in Biak Island. That woman was born a child named Gura Besi that known as the historical man of Raja Ampat, because of his heroic story. The Raja Ampat islands are a truly natural phenomenon with enormous biological diversity. The amazing marine landscape means that underwater photography should be on the top your list during your stay. However with Raja Ampat’s natural conditions, high endemic level of land, sea biodiversity, coastal ecology, and local culture & tradition the islands offer more than just amazing landscapes to photograph. You may also consider: * Wreck diving * Sailing * Kayaking * Exploring the islands by boat * Visiting the Red Bird of Paradise * Enjoying the Karst islands around Wayag Island * Exploring the bat caves (literally, not the Dark Knight variety) * Make your own wood sculpture guided by an Asmat artisan * Fishing using traditional Papuan techniques * Trekking to discover waterfalls * Feeding couscous * Snorkeling * Watching The Sea Ghost Even though Raja Ampat islands have only few visitors, there are already hotels and homestays on Saonek, Mansuar, and Yenwaupnor islands.
9. Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi Bunaken is one of Indonesia’s most famous diving and snorkeling areas and it draws visitors from all over the world. In addition to banana-shaped Bunaken Island itself, the 890 km2 of marine national park includes the neighboring islands of Manado Tua (a distinctive cone-shaped extinct volcano), Siladen (which will be described later), Montehagen, Nain, and Nain Kecil. The thing to do in Bunaken is dive, dive and dive! However, the steep walls and occasionally strong, rapidly changing currents mean that many sites cater more to the intermediate/advanced diver. There are beginner-friendly sites too and all dive shops can arrange introduction dives and Open Water Dive courses. All dive shops in the park are affiliated with resorts.Snorkeling is fantastic in front of many of the resorts around the island, with an incredible amount of marine life inhabiting the shallows. Remember not to snorkel without fins as the currents can sometimes be strong and change quickly even when they are not. Pick a reference point on the island and do not stray too far unless you are a very confident swimmer. If you love diving very much then come and visit Bunaken island.
10. Siladen, South Sulawesi As part of Bunaken National Park, Siladen is indeed the little paradise island that everyone has ever dreamed of.Siladen is a small island to the northeast of Bunaken, it offers deep coral covered walls and great marine life. With its long white sandy beaches fringed by coconut trees, coral reefs and bottomless walls just a few meters from the shore, its small fishing village of approximately 300 inhabitants and its few bungalows, Siladen, secluded and off-the-beaten-track, is the perfect place for sea and nature lovers. Walking around the whole island takes about one hour. If you are already bored to visit Bali and want to go to somewhere else to vacation, you can try to visit one of these beautiful places in Indonesia. Hope you like it. Source: click here (http://www.squidoo.com/10-beautiful-places-in-indonesia-in-addition-to-bali)
41 Places To See Before You Die (Part I) Posted: 2 Mei 2012 in Uncategorized Tag:boredpanda, places to see before you die, the best places in the world, the most beautiful places in the world 5 i Rate This No matter how advanced our cities and technology is, eventually we get tired of all the noise, stress and crowd of the city and want to be in the nature. Humans have transformed Earth beyond recovery, but luckily not everything is lost yet. Beautiful mountains, blue water lakes, magnificent oceans with fabulous islands – our planet has many breathtaking places and awe-inspiring sceneries just waiting for you to discover them. However, life is short, and the funds are limited, so we have to narrow down the selection. Knowing that you are just another lazy panda, we’ve done it for you! We’ve picked 41 most amazing places in the world, however it is said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, so you may as well have your very own personal list of places to see before you die.
1. Antelope Canyon, USA
Bamboos for: James Marvin Phelps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mandj98/) , Rob Inh00d (http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinh00d/) Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land near Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon includes two separate, photogenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as Upper Antelope Canyon or The Crack; and Lower Antelope Canyon or The Corkscrew. The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tsé bighánílíní, which means “the place where water runs through rocks.” Lower Antelope Canyon is Hazdistazí, or “spiral rock arches.” Antelope Canyon was formed by erosion of Navajo Sandstone, primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, especially during monsoon season, runs into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, picking up speed and sand as it rushes into the narrow passageways. Over time the passageways are eroded away, making the corridors deeper and smoothing hard edges in such a way as to form characteristic ‘flowing’ shapes in the rock.[1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antelope_Canyon)]
2. The Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
Bamboos for: Jo@net (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joanet/) , Goianobe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/goianobe/) , CX15 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cx15/) The Phi Phi Islands are located in Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. [13 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phi_Phi_Islands)] Classic beaches, stunning rock formations, and vivid turquoise waters teeming with colourful marine life – it’s paradise perfected. [14 (http://www.phiphi.phuket.com/)]
3. Santorini, Greece
Bamboos for: MarcelGermain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcelgermain/) , Maggie & David (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiedavid/) Santorini is perhaps the most fascinating and most talked about island of Greece in the Aegean. Only the name of the island is enough to unfold in mind pleasurable connotations, volcanic landscape, gray and red beaches, dazzling white houses, terraces with panoramic sea views , stunning sunsets, wild fun. All this, together with remnants of lost civilizations discovered in the volcanic ash justify the epithets with which visitors identify Santorini and fairly is called, magical, indescribable, astonishing. [3 (http://www.in2greece.com/english/places/summer/islands/santorini.htm)]
4. Maldive Islands
Bamboos for: iujaz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomad9491/) , aquabumps (http://www.aquabumps.com/) The Maldives lies in two rows of atolls in the Indian Ocean, just across the equator. The country is made up of 1,190 coral islands formed around 26 natural ring-like atolls, spread over 90,000 square kilometers. These atolls structures are formed upon a sharp ridge rising from the ocean, making way for their secluded uniqueness. Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit. [4 (http://www.visitmaldives.com/en/the-maldives)]
5. Machu Picchu, Peru
Bamboos for: Tati@ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anntatti/) , szeke (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/) , magnusvk (http://www.flickr.com/people/magnusvk/) Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna. [5 (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/274)] The Incas started building the “estate” around AD 1400, but abandoned it as an official site for the Inca rulers a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Although known locally, it was unknown to the outside world before being brought to international attention in 1911 by the American historian Hiram Bingham. [6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu)]
6. The Great Wall of China
Bamboos for: Francisco Diez (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22240293@N05/) , topgold (http://www.flickr.com/photos/topgold/) The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance. [7 (http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/)]
7. Iceland
Bamboos for: shchukin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74274915@N00/) , Stuck in Customs (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/) Fire and Ice offers a stunning portrait of this island of extremes, where some of Europe’s biggest glaciers cozy up to some of the continent’s hottest volcanic springs. [8 (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/iceland-fire-and-ice/introduction/3022/)] Every season has its own unique charm and there are always opportunities to experience new things, discover beauty and be mesmerized by the freshness and colours of nature. [9 (http://www.iceland.is/iceland-abroad/)]
8. Bora Bora Island
Bamboos for: kenyai (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyai/) , jsmoral (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsmoral/) , Pierre Lesage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tahitipix/) Bora Bora emerged from the waters 3 millions years ago. Like all the other Polynesian islands, this volcanic island slowly sinking in the ocean. It currently presents particular geological characteristics ranging in between a high island and an atoll status. Island has unforgettable turquoise lagoon – where a multi-color aquatic fauna (sting & manta rays, sharks, tropical fishes) can be observed by outrigger canoe, boat or diving explorations. The coral reef includes a string of islets and gorgeous white sand beaches surrounding the main island. [10 (http://www.thetahititraveler.com/islandguide/boraintro.asp)]
9. The Wave, Arizona, USA
Bamboos for: Alaskan Dude (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72213316@N00/) , DIVA007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23975018@N04/) The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located in the United States of America near the Arizona and Utah border on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, on the Colorado Plateau. Nearly 200 million years ago, this region was a sandy desert where huge dunes migrated across the landscape pushed by seasonal winds. Prevailing winds of that ancient Jurassic time can be determined by examining the cross-bedding (layers) in the sandstone. What we see today are some of the original crossbedded dunes shaped into dramatic landforms and exposed by erosion from eons of runoff. The spectacular ribbons of various colors called Liesegang Bands, were formed by movement and precipitation of oxidizing materials such as iron and manganese by ground water[1]. Thin veins or fins of calcite cut across the sandstone, adding another dimension to the landscape. [11 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wave,_Arizona)]
10. Petra, Jordan
Bamboos for: ralwic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41811202@N07/) , rwoan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rwoan/) Petra, the world wonder, is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. [12 (http://visitjordan.com/Default.aspx?tabid=63)]
11. The Cave of Crystals, Naica Mine, Mexico
Bamboos for: ourfunnyplanet (http://ourfunnyplanet.com/) , nicole_denise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicole_denise/) The Naica Mine of the Mexican state of Chihuahua is a working mine that is best known for its extraordinary selenite crystals. The Cave of Crystals (Cueva de los Cristales) is a cave approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) below the surface in the limestone host rock of the mine. The chamber contains giant selenite crystals, some of the largest natural crystals ever found.T he selenite crystals were formed by hydrothermal fluids emanating from the magma chambers below. [2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naica_Mine)]
12. Moraine Lake, Canada
Bamboos for: A tea but no e (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ateabutnoe/) , T.P Photographie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandapictures/) Moraine Lake is a glacially-fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. The lake does not reach its crest until mid to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinct shade of blue. The color is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake on a continual basis. [15 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moraine_Lake)]
13. Grand Canyon, USA
Bamboos for: carbonboy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonboy/) , paigeh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/paigehenderson/) The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. [16 (http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm)] Nearly two billion years of the Earth’s geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. [17 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon)]
14. Berry Head Arch, Canada
Bamboos for: Rexton (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rexton/) This magnificent sea arch is located on the Spurwink Trail, along the East Coast Trail. To get to the arch, find the East Coast Trail trailhead at Port Kirwan. From here, it is about a 4.75-mile one way hike to the arch. The hike is moderate but extreme caution is required at points where the trail skirts the edge of some rather high cliffs.[18 (http://www.naturalarches.org/gallerycanada-NF-BerryHead.htm)]
15. Monument Valley, USA
Bamboos for: Wolfgang Staudt (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgangstaudt/) Monument Valley (Navajo: Tsé Bii Ndzisgaii, meaning valley of the rocks) is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor.[19 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Valley)] Monument Valley provides perhaps the most enduring and definitive images of the American West. The isolated red mesas and buttes surrounded by empty, sandy desert have been filmed and photographed countless times over the years for movies, adverts and holiday brochures. Because of this, the area may seem quite familiar, even on a first visit, but it is soon evident that the natural colors really are as bright and deep as those in all the pictures. The valley is not a valley in the conventional sense, but rather a wide flat, sometimes desolate landscape, interrupted by the crumbling formations rising hundreds of feet into the air, the last remnants of the sandstone layers that once covered the entire region. [20 (http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/monument_valley/)]
16. Plitvice, Croatia
Bamboos for: korom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/korom/) , mpancha (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpancha/) The stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park lies in the Lika region of Croatia. The park is surrounded by the mountains Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak, which are part of the Dinaric Alps. The 16 blue-green Plitvice Lakes, which are separated by natural dams of travertine, are situated on the Plitvice plateau. [21 (http://beautifulplacestovisit.com/lakes/plitvice-lakesnational-park-croatia/)] The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colors, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colors change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. [22 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plitvice_Lakes_National_Park)]
17. Preikestolen, Norway
Bamboos for: Today is a good day (http://www.flickr.com/photos/good_day/) Preikestolen or Prekestolen, also known by the English translations of Preacher’s Pulpit or Pulpit Rock, and by the old local name Hyvlatonnå (“the carpenter-plane’s blade”), is a massive cliff 604 metres (1982 feet) above Lysefjorden, opposite the Kjerag plateau, in Forsand, Ryfylke, Norway. The top of the cliff is approximately 25 by 25 metres (82 by 82 feet) square, almost flat, and is a famous tourist attraction in Norway. [23 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preikestolen)]
18. Pamukkale, Turkey
Bamboos for: Le Grand Portage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44048265@N00/) , pic fix (http://www.flickr.com/photos/picfix/) , RICCIO (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilriccio/) , sterol.andro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sterolandro/) Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. [24 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamukkale)] It is Turkey’s foremost mineral-bath spa because of its natural beauty: hot calcium-laden waters spring from the earth and cascade over a cliff. As they cool they form dramatic travertines of hard, brilliantly white calcium that form pools. [25 (http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Aegean/Pamukkale/)]
19. Socotra Island, Yemen
Bamboos for: over-logging (http://www.over-logging.com/) , Soqotra (Yemen) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/soqotra2007/) Socotra is one of the most isolated landforms on Earth of continental origin. Socotra is considered the jewel of biodiversity in the Arabian Sea. The long geological isolation of the Socotra archipelago and its fierce heat and drought have combined to create a unique and spectacular flora. Botanical field surveys led by the Centre for Middle Eastern Plants indicate that 307 out of the 825 (37%) plant species on Socotra are endemic, i.e., they are found nowhere else on Earth. [26 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socotra)]
20. Carerra Lake
Bamboos for: Feffef (http://www.flickr.com/photos/feffef/) Shared by Argentina and Chile the deepest lake in South America is famous for its trout and salmon fishing. The waters of General Carrera Lake are beautiful, a glittering combination of emerald, turquoise, aquamarine and azure. The marble protrusions stretch along a beachside and are around 300 meters in length. The waters of the lake have slowly impacted upon the marble and, in their infinite patience, have created something of enormous, almost bewildering beauty. The rock manifests different tones which are dependent upon the natural impurities within the marble. Although the white banks, of immense purity are predominant blue and pink marble banks can also be seen due to the presence of other minerals within the rock. [27 (http://www.kuriositas.com/2011/05/marble-cathedral-of-general-carrera.html)] Source: http://www.boredpanda.com (http://www.boredpanda.com) Tulisan yang lebih lama