Floating in Paradise: ANAMBAS

Kadangkala ada beberapa orang yang bertanya pada saya, apakah perjalanan begitu lama sebanding dengan apa yang didapat di destinasi saat saya berkeliling Indonesia karena ada begitu banyak lokasi yang membutuhkan waktu dan energi cukup banyak di perjalanan. Namun saya selalu menjawab "Yes, it was worth the efforts"

Sometimes there are some people who ask me, whether traveling for so long is comparable to what is obtained in the destination when I travel around Indonesia as there are so many locations that require quite a lot of time and energy on the trip. But I always answer "Yes, it was worth the efforts"

Same answer goes for this destination: ANAMBAS

Perlu waktu sekitar 10 jam perjalanan dari Tanjung Pinang menuju Tarempa, salah satu pulau utama di Anambas. Dari Tarempa, perlu waktu sekitar 3 hingga 6 jam lagi untuk tiba di pulau-pulau lain yang tersebar di area ini. Is it worth the time and efforts? I would say DEFINITELY YES!

It should take about 10 hours drive from Tanjung Pinang towards Tarempa, one of the main islands in Anambas. From Tarempa, it will take about 3 to 6 hours to arrive at the other islands scattered in this area. Is it worth the time and Efforts? I would say DEFINITELY YES! 

WHY? Well, here, take a look for yourself ;)

BECAUSE IT'S (ALMOST) NOBODY THERE

The view around Bawah Island, taken by M. Ikhsan

The view around Bawah Island, taken by M. Ikhsan

Patrick Style in Penjalin Island

Enjoying our time and view from Pulau Bawah, taken by Alexander Thian

Dreaming of floating in private island, nobody but you and your friends? It's easy in Anambas, we naturally don't have to share (ha!), lokasi yang cukup sulit dijangkau juga jadi alasan mengapa pulau-pulau di Anambas begitu tenang, tanpa kerumunan turis. Btw, we're not spending more than 10 hours on boat to spend time in a beach filled with hundreds of people, right?

Dreaming of floating in private island, nobody but you and your friends? It's easy in Anambas, we naturally do not have to share (ha!), The location of which is quite difficult to reach as well be the reason why the islands Anambas so quiet, without crowds of tourists. Btw, we're not spending more than 10 hours on boat to spend time in a beach filled with hundreds of people, right?

 

TURQUOISE! TURQUOISE! TURQUOISE!

The view around Bawah Island, taken by M. Ikhsan

Floating in Penjalin Island "natural swimming pool"

Penjalin Island

Look at how clear the water is! Penjalin Island, Anambas

Pasir yang meliputi kepulauan Anambas adalah pasir putih yang sangat halus, dan sebagian area memiliki bentang laut beralaskan pasir putih di area yang dangkal sehingga saat matahari bersinar terang, Anambas bagaikan kolam renang alami. One of my favorite turquoise heaven is right in front of Bawah Island, it's stunning!

Sand covering Anambas is a very fine white sand, and some areas have seascape paved with white sand in shallow areas so that when the sun is shining bright, Anambas like a natural swimming pool. One of my favorite turquoise heaven is right in front of the Bawah Island, it's stunning!

 

LISTED AS SOUTHEAST ASIA'S BEST TROPICAL ISLAND

Bawah Island, taken by M. Ikhsan

Fun times!

Even CNN said that! Yes, salah satu pulau di Kabupaten Anambas, yaitu Pulau Bawah pernah mendapat predikat sebagai Pulau Tropis terindah se-Asia Tenggara. We have that in Indonesia, well, we gotta visit and see what we have :)

Even CNN said that! Yes, one of the islands in Anambas, namely the Bawah Island had received the title as the most beautiful tropical island in Southeast Asia. We have that in Indonesia, well, we gotta visit and see what we have :)

 

Why it's the best tropical island? You'll see

The view around Bawah Island, taken by M. Ikhsan

DAILY SUNSET MOOD

Saya sangat senang berenang di saat senja, saat sinar matahari mewarnai laut, merubah birunya laut menjadi refleksi warna senja dalam gurat-gurat arus dan pusaran, sangat indah. On our first sunset in Anambas, I'm swimming in this magical colorful ocean :)

I am very happy to swim at dusk, when the sun is coloring the ocean, turning the sea into blue color reflection dusk in streaks currents and eddies, very beautiful. On our first sunset in Anambas, I'm swimming in this magical colorful ocean :)

 

THIS VIEW FROM THE WATERFALL?

If I knew the view would be this good, I would ask for a picnic session here. Air Terjun Temburun di Tarempa punya pemandangan yang unik dan sangat indah. Air terjun ini langsung mengarah ke laut, struktur batuan yang besar dan berundak-undak sangat indah, dan kita dapat menikmati hingga ke ujung di saat musim panas dan flow air terjun lebih sedikit. The view from here is definitely amazing :)

If I Knew the view would be this good, I would ask for a picnic session here. Temburun Waterfaal in Tarempa has a unique landscape and very beautiful. This waterfall leads directly to the sea, rock structures are huge and very lovely staircase steps, and we can enjoy up to the end in the summer and waterfalls flow less. The view from here is definitely amazing :)

 

NEED MORE REASONS TO VISIT ANAMBAS? NO YOU DON'T :)

@marischkaprue - continuosly visiting Indonesia's paradise

NOTES:

WHERE

Kepulauan Anambas terletak di Kepulauan Riau

GETTING THERE

Saat ini tidak tersedia penerbangan umum ke Anambas (dahulu ada, namun flight ditutup dan saat ini jalur penerbangan umum ke Anambas tidak beroperasi) sehingga untuk menuju Anambas mesti melalui jalur laut dengan kapal cepat dari Tanjung Pinang (Bintan). Lama perjalanan Tanjung Pinang - Tarempa sekitar 10 jam perjalanan.

General flight is currently not available to Anambas (there used to be, but the flight was closed and now a common flight path to Anambas does not operate anymore) so to get to Anambas necessarily by sea by fast boat from Tanjung Pinang (Bintan). Long journey Tanjung Pinang - Tarempa about 10 hours.

 
Tiket kapal cepat Tanjung Pinang - Tarempa Rp. 425.000,- (one way) 

Fast boat tickets Tanjung Pinang - Tarempa Rp. 425.000, - (one way)

 

BUDGET

Untuk budget terbaik disarankan pergi dengan group karena perlu sewa kapal di Kepulauan Anambas untuk berkeliling, menginap juga di kapal. 

For the best budget recommended to go with the group because it needs to rent boats in Anambas to get around, stay also on board.

I visit Anambas with Tukang Jalan, they open a scheduled trip to Anambas, budget Rp. 4.500.000,- per person (exclude tiket menuju Tanjung Pinang), untuk trip selama 6 hari 5 malam. You can have arranged private trip also, contact Tukang Jalan di:

I visit Anambas with Tukang Jalan, they open a scheduled trip to Anambas, budget Rp. 4.500.000, - per person (exclude the ticket to Tanjung Pinang), for a trip for 6 days 5 nights. You can have an arranged private trip also, contact  Tukang Jalan on:

 

CP : Mentari 085810697553

Simpati 081315890191

XL 087808116852
WA / LINE : 081806898303 ; 087808116852 / 085810697553
PIN BB : 2BA4E9C1 / 52BDD3B1
Email :  tuk4ng.jalan@gmail.com

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GET LOST IN: KOMODO (and How to Win the Trip)

Meski sudah populer, bagi saya Komodo (wilayah Taman Nasional Komodo di Flores) tetap menjadi salah satu destinasi favorit. Jika Raja Ampat adalah destinasi dengan pemandangan alam yang "mewah," maka saya selalu menyebut Komodo sebagai destinasi yang "cantik dan tidak pernah membosankan."

Although it is already popular, for me Komodo (the Komodo National Park in Flores) remains one of the favorite destinations. If Raja Ampat is a destination with a natural "luxurious" landscape, so I always called Komodo as a destination that is "beautiful and never boring."

Mengapa? Ada begitu banyak alasan, dan sebagian besar akan mengangguk setuju saat merasakan pesona wilayah ini, saat "lost" in Komodo.

Why? There are so many reasons, and most will nod in agreement as to feel the charm of this region, as "lost" in Komodo.

Berikut beberapa alasan mengapa Komodo jadi salah satu destinasi yang wajib Anda kunjungi:

Here are some reasons why Komodo be one of the destinations that you must visit:

AMAZING VIEW EVERYDAY

Dari lautan yang bening, pasir putih (atau bahkan pink di Pink Beach), koral-koral cantik, hingga pemandangan spektakuler dari atas bukit. Komodo akan selalu membuat siapapun yang datang terpesona dan memicu kalimat "I will come back, someday"

From the clear sea, white sand (or even pink on the Pink Beach), beautiful corals, up to a spectacular view from the top of the hill. Komodo will always make anyone who comes fascinated and triggers the phrase "I will come back, someday"

DIVING PARADISE

When you dive, Komodo is one of the best (even for me, it's the best!). WHY? So many reasons, alam bawah laut Komodo bagaikan taman bermain dengan berbagai atraksi, mulai dari area dengan koral-koral cantik, dive spot di mana kita dapat bertemu dengan ikan-ikan besar, bermain arus di bermacam-macam titik penyelaman yang sangat seru, hingga manta paradise. Diving here in Komodo is truly a lifetime experience.

When you dive, Komodo is one of the best (even for me, it's the best!). WHY? So many reasons, the underwater world of Komodo like a playground with many attractions, ranging from areas with corals beautiful dive spots where we can meet with the big fish, play flow in a variety of diving points very exciting, until manta paradise. Diving here in Komodo is truly a lifetime experience.

 

LIFE IS SIMPLE ON THE BOAT

Saya selalu menyarankan siapapun yang datang ke Komodo untuk menginap di kapal, menikmati hari-hari di perairan Komodo dengan tinggal di kapal. Nikmati sensasi bangun pagi dan melihat pulau-pulau di area ini mulai berwarna diterpa matahari pagi, menikmati langit siang yang biru dan merapat ke area laut berpasir putih bagaikan kolam renang alami, sunset indah setiap hari, hingga menatap langit bertabur bintang hingga tertidur. Life is simple on the boat, but happiness do came from simple things in life.

I always advise anyone who comes to the dragon to stay on board, enjoy a day in the waters of Komodo to stay on board. Enjoy the sensation of waking up in the morning and see the islands in this area began colored exposed to the morning sun, enjoying the daytime sky which is blue and docked to the white sandy sea area like a natural pool, beautiful sunset every day, up to stare at the star-studded sky to fall asleep. Life is simple on the boat, but happiness do come from simple things in life.

 

THE DRAGON

Yes, the Komodo Dragon, the one and only, the world's wonder is in our country. Melihat komodo langsung di habitat aslinya tentu berbeda dengan melihat di kebun binatang (please jangan pakai alasan "liat di Kebun Binatang aja," it's completely different feel). Melihat binatang unik ini di habitat aslinya juga membuat kita lebih menghargai alam, see how nature works, dan bonus pemandangan indah dari bukit di Pulau Komodo, ataupun Pulau Rinca di mana kita dapat melihat komodo.

Yes, the Komodo Dragon, the one and only, the world's wonder is in our country. See dragons live in their natural habitat is certainly different to see at the zoo (please do not use reason "we can just see them in the Zoo," it's completely different feeling). See unique animals in their habitat also makes us more appreciative of nature, see how nature works, and a bonus of a lovely view of the hills on the island of Komodo, Rinca Island or where we can see the dragons.

GET LOST and EMBRACE IT

How to enjoy your komodo trip? Just embrace the journey! Jangan takut hitam diterpa matahari, jangan segan menceburkan diri ke laut di area "kolam renang alami" dan snorkeling spot, jangan ragu untuk terus trekking ke atas bukit, jangan takut menginjakkan kaki di pulau tempat habitat komodo, just "get lost" and enjoy it!

How to enjoy your trip dragons? Just embrace the journey! Do not be afraid of black exposed to the sun, do not hesitate to throw themselves into the sea in the area "natural pool" and snorkeling spot, do not hesitate to continue trekking up the hill, do not be afraid to set foot on the island where habitat dragons, just "get lost" and enjoy it !

 

Have fun in Komodo folks!

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INDONESIA: 5 Places Worth Dreaming For

Saya beruntung dapat menjelajah tempat-tempat yang bahkan tidak terbayangkan sebelumnya. Sebagian orang mungkin akan berbicara tentang luar negeri sebagai destinasi impian, namun saya selalu menyarankan kepada siapapun untuk mencoba berkeliling Indonesia dan menikmati keindahan negara kepulauan yang tiada taranya ini.

I was fortunate to be able to visit places that I haven't even imagine to visit before. Some people might be talking about abroad places as their dream destinations, but I always recommend anyone to try to get around Indonesia and enjoy the beauty of the island nation's peerless.

Berikut 5 lokasi di Indonesia yang layak jadi destinasi impian, terutama bagi kalian pecinta keindahan pantai dan laut! :)

Here are 5 locations in Indonesia which deserve to be dream destinations, especially for those of you lovers of the beauty of the beach and the sea! :)

 

MISOOL

 View from Harfat Peak, Misool

Maybe I've write and told stories about Misool thousand times (ok, maybe not thousand, but definitely a lot!), akan tetapi Misool yang berada di area Raja Ampat bagian selatan ini selalu jadi destinasi yang melekat di hati saya. Bukan hanya karena Misool memiliki area-area dengan pemandangan luar biasa dan jajaran pulau-pulau karang yang sangat "random but stunning," Misool juga mengajarkan saya tentang kebahagiaan sederhana anak-anak pulau.

Maybe I've written and of toll stories about Misool thousand times (ok, maybe not a thousand, but definitely a lot!), But Misool which is located in the southern area of Raja Ampat is always a destination that is inherent in my heart. Not only because Misool have areas with superb views and a range of coral islands are very "random but stunning," Misool also taught me the simple happiness of the children of the island.

The stingless Jellyfish

Mengunjungi Misool bagaikan berada di set film-film Hollywood yang terkadang tidak terasa nyata karena sangat luar biasa indah, but these are real, and it's in Indonesia :)


Visiting Misool is like being on the set of a Hollywood movie that sometimes does not feel real because it is so amazingly beautiful, but these are real, and it's in Indonesia :)
 
BANDA NAIRA

Jika Misool adalah Glamorous Dream dengan pemandangan extra ordinary yang megah dan mempesona, Banda Naira di Maluku bagaikan wewangian yang menenangkan namun membuat kita bersemangat, a Joyful Spirit.

If Misool is Glamorous Dream with a magnificent view of the extraordinary and fascinating, Banda Naira in Maluku is like a soothing fragrances but make us excited, a Joyful Spirit.

Laut Banda yang indah dengan koral beraneka warna dapat memberikan ketenangan yang luar biasa, saat permukaan laut begitu stabil hingga bagaikan "cermin." Namun Banda juga membuat saya begitu bersemangat menikmati laut dengan begitu banyak ikan-ikan "menari," hingga kawanan lumba-lumba yang menyapa kami saat melintasi perairan Banda. It's definitely one of the must visit place in Indonesia.

Banda Sea is beautiful with colorful coral can provide remarkable composure, when the sea level was so stable up like a "mirror." But Banda also makes me so excited to enjoy the sea with so many fish "dancing," to herd dolphins greeted us when crossing the Banda Sea. It's definitely one of the must visit place in Indonesia.

KEI ISLANDS

Jika ingin menikmati pantai-pantai unik Indonesia, datanglah ke Kepulauan Kei di Maluku. Selain gosong pantai sepanjang 2 kilometer yang tampak bagaikan ular putih jika dilihat dari atas, Kepulauan Kei juga memiliki pantai dengan rentang dataran berpasir putih sangat luas. 

If you want to enjoy the unique beaches in Indonesia, came to Kei Islands in Maluku. In addition to the beach sandbar along the 2 kilometers that looked like a white snake when seen from above, the Kei Islands also have a beach with white sand plains range which is very wide.

Ngurtafur, taken from above. Photo by M. Ikhsan

Bair islands in Kei

Nama-nama pantai seperti Ngurtafur dan Ohoidertawun mungkin belum akrab di telinga anda, namun destinasi ini dijamin akan membuat siapapun yang mengunjungi terpesona dan menikmati keseruan suasana pantai yang menyenangkan, "celebrite" the uniqueness of our country, here in Kei Islands.

The name of the beach as Ngurtafur and Ohoidertawun may not be familiar to you, but these destination are guaranteed to make anyone visiting enchanted and enjoy the fun atmosphere of beach fun, "celebrite" the uniqueness of our country, here in Kei Islands.

 

SUMBA

Padang rumput yang diwarnai jingga senja, kuda-kuda liar yang melintas dan dataran yang begitu indah. Sumba di Nusa Tenggara Timur memiliki pesona tersendiri yang membuat saya selalu rindu akan destinasi ini.

Savanna dyed with orange twilight, wild horses were crossed and the terrain is so beautiful. Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara has its own charm that makes me always longing for this destination.

Tarimbang Beach

Pantai-pantai indah dengan karakteristik yang beragam, padang rumput luas yang membuat kita ingin berlama-lama menikmati suasana, hingga danau indah yang sungguh jernih, Sumba adalah our "wild east" yang delicately intriguing.

Beautiful beaches with diverse characteristics, wide savanna that made us want to linger to enjoy the atmosphere, to the beautiful lake that is really clear, Sumba is our "wild east" that delicately intriguing.

ANAMBAS

Area around Bawah Island, photo by M. Ikhsan

Jika berbicara laut selama ini pikiran saya selalu tentang Indonesia timur, namun siapa menyangka jika bagian barat Indonesia punya salah satu pulau terindah yang bahkan pernah menyandang predikat "Best Tropical Island in Southeast Asia" oleh CNN.

When speaking of the sea during this time my mind was always on eastern Indonesia, but who would have thought that if the western part of Indonesia has one of the most beautiful islands ever even bears the title "Best Tropical Island in Southeast Asia" by CNN.

Turquoise mood in Anambas, photo by Amrazing

Temburun Waterfall, photo by Daud

Terletak di Kepulauan Riau, Anambas punya beragam pulau dengan lautan jernih bagaikan kolam renang! Selain Pulau Bawah yang menyandang predikat pulau tropis terindah di Asia Tenggara, ada berbagai area indah di Anambas, bukan hanya pulau dan laut, namun air terjun dengan pemandangan luar biasa. This is one of the places that deserve a "dream list" title.

Located in the Riau Islands, Anambas has diverse island with a sea clear as a swimming pool! In addition to the Bawah Island bears the title of the most beautiful tropical islands in Southeast Asia, there are many beautiful areas in Anambas, not just the island and the sea, but the waterfall with a marvelous view. This is one of the places that deserve a "dream list" title.

 

View from Bawah Island, photo by Adhytya Christian

There are still more places in Indonesia, negara ini seakan tidak ada habisnya membuat saya terpesona. Mengunjungi wilayah-wilayah yang ada di archipelago ini selalu jadi moment-moment terbaik. Traveling is really one of the best way to refresh our body and soul, just like perfumes that suddenly makes us feel better, fragrance that boosting our mood instantly like Vitalis.


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