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Karimunjawa National Park: A Captivating Tropical Paradise in North Java

Located in the Java Sea, approximately 83 kilometers from the northern coast of Jepara, Karimunjawa Island is one of Indonesia's exotic marine tourism destinations. Known as the "Caribbean of Java," this archipelago offers the charm of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and diverse marine life. Karimunjawa is a perfect destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, and those seeking to experience the beauty of pristine tropical nature. Karimunjawa consists of 27 small islands, of which only a few are inhabited, while most are uninhabited, surrounded by crystal clear waters. This makes Karimunjawa a favorite destination for snorkeling, diving, and enjoying the beauty of the beaches. Karimunjawa has been designated a National Park by the Jepara government since March 15, 2001. Karimunjawa is home to coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and nearly 400 species of marine life, including 242 species of ornamental fish. Wonderful Indonesia: Some of the rare fauna...

Brem is a Favorite Souvenir from Madiun, East Java

Rectangular in shape, ivory white, neatly arranged symmetrically in a package. That's brem, a legendary sweet-tasting snack that has existed since the Dutch colonial era. But not for just anyone, only for those from the wealthy class. This traditional snack is usually used as a snack and treat for guests. Now the price seems cheap, only around 10 thousand rupiah. But at that time, ordinary people who mostly lived in poverty during the colonial era preferred to use their money to buy carbohydrate sources such as rice, corn, wheat, or tubers that were filling. Therefore, brem was classified as a luxury food in its time. Today, brem can be found not only in East Java but also in Central Java and Bali. In Solo, there is brem in a flat round shape resembling a fish cracker (similar to the shape of the Wonogiri brem). Brem is also made with various flavors including chocolate, strawberry, melon, orange, and even durian to win the interest of the market that likes flavor options other tha...

Explore Bama Beach in Banyuwangi, East Java

The name Banyuwangi has also become increasingly popular through the presence of the Trans Java Toll Road which accelerates vehicle access to the eastern part of Java. Banyuwangi International Airport, which was designed by architect Andra Matin and won one of the prestigious architectural awards Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2022, further boosted the name of Banyuwangi. More than just a port from Java to Bali, Banyuwangi also holds a variety of amazing tourist destinations. In fact, in an area that may not be too large when compared to other districts, Banyuwangi offers access to a variety of tourist destinations that are fairly complete. From mountains to oceans, from forests to savannas, everything can be found or accessed from Banyuwangi. One place worth visiting is Bama Beach, which is located within the Baluran National Park area. This beach offers freshness at the end of the savanna. The beauty of Bama Beach lies in its clean white sand and clear seawater. The beach is also su...

Mount Bromo's Luhur Poten Temple, a Ritual Center in the Desert

Footage Nusantara - This is the uniqueness of Bromo, besides presenting the beauty of the natural panorama of mountains, hills, seas of sand, savanna, and sunrise, it also presents the beauty and nobility of the culture of the people who live around it, namely the Tengger people. As we know, the Tengger people cannot be separated from Mount Bromo and Yadnya Kasada. For the Tengger people, Mount Bromo and Pura Luhur Poten are sacred and important places both in daily life and in religious celebrations. Pura Luhur Poten is a plot of land and a temple-like building located in the middle of a sea of sand (precisely between Mount Bromo and Mount Batok) as a place for the Kasada ceremony to take place. Poten Temple or Pura Luhur Poten Mount Bromo is located in the middle of the sea of sand Mount Bromo became one of the places of worship of the Tengger Tribe to praise Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa as the manifestation of Lord Brahma. This Tengger temple was built in 2000 with a mixture of Baline...

Bromo Tengger Semeru Named World's Most Beautiful National Park

Footage Nusantara - Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is the only conservation area in Indonesia that has a 10 km sea of sand called Tengger, where four new volcanoes are located. These are Gunung Batok (2,470m), Gunung Kursi (2,581m), Gunung Watangan (2,661m), and Gunung Widodaren (2,650m). However, of these mountains, Mount Bromo is the only one still active. The temperature at the top of Mount Bromo ranges from 5 to 18 degrees Celsius. If you head towards the south of the park, you will find a steep plain divided by valleys and decorated with beautiful lakes until you reach the foot of Mount Semeru. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park or TNBTS is a natural tourism area in East Java located in the administrative regions of Pasuruan Regency, Malang Regency, Lumajang Regency, and Probolinggo Regency. Established as a national park in 1982, Bromo Tengger Semeru has an area of about 50,276.3 Ha. In this TNBTS, there are some nature reserves, tourist parks, and forests. The national park ...