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Kulam Jijiem, An Existed Spring Since Colonization

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After Quran reciting in the afternoon, Fatih and his friend directly swimming in the clear and fresh water. Water sources that existed since Japan colonize an Indonesia. Kulam Jijiem, An Existed Spring Since Colonization

PODs is The Backpackers Home

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When I’m traveling, like many backpackers, I go with the mindset that the cheaper the accommodation the better. That is the whole philosophy behind backpackers hostels, right?. Cost and location are the two major considerations for any backpacker and me in searching for a hostel. PODs is The Backpackers Home

Kuching and The Its Cats

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Malaysia’s Cat City is home to the world’s first cat museum and other feline treasures The word ‘Kuching’ in Malay sounds like ‘kucing’, which translates to cat and, while the literal comparison is of novel origin, the city takes the species seriously. I find monuments to cats on every corner of the city center, statues as tall as those commemorating fallen heroes depict the body movements of cats in all situations.  Kuching and The Its Cats

PLTD Apung Museum Now Lures Tourists

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PLTD Apung Museum Now Lures Tourists - You can see clearly how strong the tsunami that hit Aceh. A gigantic ship been wash away for over 5km from the sea and now became a museum in it. One of 'you need to go here place' for me in Aceh because recently presents a variety of important information. PLTD Apung Museum Now Lures Tourists

Enjoy The Twinkling of Banda Aceh from Glee Geunteng Hill

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Enjoy The Twinkling of Banda Aceh from Glee Geunteng Hill -  When you ask young people who live in the city of Banda Aceh, where the most excellent place in the evenings to see city light? Probably almost all will answer the Goh Leumo, but you can see it too at Glee Geunteng hill! This tourist location does have its own charm. From this spot you can see the beautiful view of the Banda Aceh city lights when night, so do not be surprised if this place can be a place for an excellent getaway with your travel mate. Enjoy The Twinkling of Banda Aceh from Glee Geunteng Hill The road to the Glee Geunteng Hill must pass through the Gampong Rima and motorcycles parked on one of the resident house. The time required to reach the peak is 1 hour, it’s about 200m above sea level. The beauty of Glee Geunteng Hill not only in view of the night but when the morning or during the day you can also see the spectacular scenery. The natural landscape will make you amazed. You can perform a...

Various Types of Acehnese Hand-woven (Tenun)

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Weaving and embroidery have long been part of Aceh's traditional textile industry, which dates back to the "golden era' of Sultan Iskandar Muda. During his reign, trade flourished with Islamic countries like Turkey and Persia. Various Types of Acehnese Hand-woven (Tenun) Weaving was one of the original craft area that needs to be constantly dug, preserved and expanded. Currently Weaving is not only used as part of the completeness of customs, but has evolved into a fashion. This craft is very potential to be widely developed and commercial because it is the product of a culture that has a style and design that is unique and interesting. The craft of weaving also requires adjustments to the tastes of the community now, especially in terms of motif and model. The development of weaving in Aceh has also experienced a very rapid progression in the presence of 2 (two) types of weaving that developed at this time are: Tenun Songket Acehnese hand-woven songket was...

Historical Site, Zero Point of Banda Aceh

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One of the favorite destinations for walkers visiting the Aceh is the point of zero km Sabang on Weh Island, site of a monument zero kilometre marker geographical parts of Western Indonesia. How about zero point of Banda Aceh? Historical Site, Zero Point of Banda Aceh I've always had this fascination of the point markers that indicates kilometers to or from the center of the place of which I am traveling to or from much more for KM 0 landmarks. In the area of Gampong Jawa there is an monument, less than one meter high. The monument is often called Banda Aceh or kilometre zero is also the place of origin of the city of Banda Aceh. The monument was barely visible from the street, as if hidden and not easy to find. The monument is made as Jeu'e (winnowing fork rice) or a depiction of Aceh Lhee Sagoe. Called Aceh Lhee Sagoe because there are three angles (sagoe) which sustains the Kingdom of Aceh. This monument has a position facing the open sea. There ar...