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Banyak Island Hopping Trip and How To Make The Best of Them #TheLightofAceh (3)

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Group of young tourist down of boat for tour Rangit Kecil island, Aceh Singkil Island hopping is probably at the top of every Banyak visitor’s to-do list. This coastal district boasts more than 63 islands and beautiful island formations out at sea, which makes for a thrilling boat ride. You’ll take in breathtaking colors and scenery before even reaching the white sand beaches and turquoise water! Banyak Island Hopping Trip and How To Make The Best of Them The Acehnese traditional boat is used to visit islands close to shore. But you know all that already, right? What you want to know is, what’s the best way to visit the Banyak islands ? Which Banyak islands are the best / which ones should I visit if I have only 1 or 2 days? How do I avoid the crowds? The Itineraries There are two groups of islands accessible from the mainland coast in Banyak, Balai Island that i visited: West: Tailana, Sikadang, Asok, Lambudung and South: Rangit Kecil, Palambak, Malelo, Panja...

Banyak Island Hopping Boat Rental #TheLightofAceh (2)

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Traditional boat and traditional cruise anchoring on Ragit Kecil Island, Aceh Singkil If you’ve ever dreamt of having a tropical island entirely to yourself, complete with palm trees, powdery white beaches, and crystal-clear waters. the Banyak (Many) Islands are situated about 30km west of Singkil. Banyak Island Hopping Boat Rental One of the most popular tours on offer is the Island Hopping around Banyak. As the name blatantly suggests, you’ll be heading on a full day tour to see -you guessed it- 5 islands that are only a short boat ride away from shore. I’m usually a huge fan of island tours since they’re a great way to explore a range of nearby islands. READ TOO:   Banyak Island Hopping Trip and How To Make The Best of Them Which vessel you choose to visit the Banyak islands is a crucial decision. Aside from your own personal preference sitting on a wooden bench in a traditional boat, banging up and down in a speed boat, or relaxing on the deck of a fishing or div...

Banyak Island with Exotic Seabird #TheLightofAceh (1)

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Birder getting up close to seagulls  A bird watcher paradise. Thousands and thousands of Sea-Eagle flying over your head. Seagulls cliffs painted white by the sheer number of birds breeding there. The constant and powerful roar of thousands of Trinil Bedaran calling at the same time. The power of an Egret as it drives and penetrates the water like a torpedo in the hunt for fish. These are all but a few of the things you can experience when watching the birds of the Banyak Island. Birding Aceh: Banyak Island with Exotic Seabird Banyak Island shore is one of the richest bird-watching regions in Aceh. On the shores and islands of the Banyak Seas live a real kingdom birds. This magnificent site, in combination with harsh nature, will leave you in awe of nature regardless if you are a birder or not. White-bellied Sea-Eagle in flight The Singkil’s island was home to the most densely populated bird I’ve eve seen. Even non-birders like me were in awe of the sheer nu...

Kuta, My Home Away From Home

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Beautiful atmosphere and amazing silhouettes! Kuta, My Home Away From Home   - Located about 15 mins from Ngurah Rai International Airport, on Bali’s west coast. Kuta arguably Bali’s most known destination. It definitely attracts the tourists because Kuta is party central and popular with backpackers.

Aceh Clothing Fest, Great Event For Creative Youth Movement

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Aceh Clothing Fest, Great Event For Creative Youth Movement - For three days from May 27, Aceh Clothing Fest 2016 managed to lure thousands of visitors. Most teenagers t ook advantage of the event that was held on the Blang Padang’s main road, Banda Aceh to get high-quality clothes in the cheap price. Aceh Clothing Fest, Great Event For Creative Youth Movement Acehnese enthusiasm for Aceh Clothing Fest 2016 from various local brands is quite high. This happens because already become an annual event of the shopping holic from various backgrounds and ages to come to Aceh Clothing Fest. According to the spee ch of MC, t his event for you th especially in Aceh in order to contribute to the local creative industry so it can compete at the national level. This is in line with the theme of "Creative Youth Movement" Aceh Clothing Fest . The owner of a local cloth brand in Aceh Clothing Fest i s expected to show the various types of design in the frame ...

Jetty Swim in the Emerald Water of Meulingge Beach

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Jetty Swim in the Emerald Water of Meulingge Beach -  Meulingge b each , one of the best tourist attractions in Breuh Island, is an ideal place for swimming. Surrounded by thousands of limestone mountains and islands, Meulingge possesses a wide area of tranquil, emerald and turquoise water so you can’t see the bottom.

5 things to do at Aceh Culinary Fest 2016

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5 things to do at Aceh Culinary Fest 2016 - A three-day Acehnese culinary festival is back again from May 10 through May 12 in Blang Padang, Banda Aceh. This year, the focus remains on traditional drinks, snack, and food party. Here is a list of five things to do and see throughout the 3-day festival: 1. Food Party Annually held in the outdoor area main hall of Blang Padang food festival is probably the most sought-after event of the entire festival. There should be a night national record-breaking Teut Apam (making apam) by 1000 furnace held at the opening of this festival. On the second day, There was Kuah Beulangong (beef with spicy curry sauce cook) served to the visitor. 2. Savor local cuisine This year, the venue decorated has been transformed to look like black board and with chalks with clear information for each food stalls filling the area and serving traditional dishes from around the country Various food dishes and traditional delicacies can be foun...