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contents of this blog is a collection of information on world tourism. also equipped with a full explanation of the existence, location, and other important information that you can make a guide to visit spectacular places in Indonesia.


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MATABUNTU WATERFALLSS

The roar of water as a tourist attraction to add cool atmosphere though clogged eye invites the viewer to immediately make braze tired hearts to tempt the welcome mat soon pandanus leaf mats on the sidelines of a tropical forest hedge the steps while enjoying a tiered waterfall 33 that is formed naturally
butterfly flew over and perched between forest orchids peeking out among the fern forest perched against a tree trunk and removing rocks to make a bonus for tired while dining with family or friends. matabuntu attractions located in Wasuponda. This unique attractions, in the top levels visitors can see a male genitalia-shaped rock which allegedly believed to be helpful for couples who have not been blessed with children, others who believed as a binding promise to the young couple. believe it or not....
This waterfall is located in the district Wasuponda, luwu eastern district, south Sulawesi province
location clearly visible from this amazing sights from the map image below. for more information you can contact me
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CARIBIAN ISLAND


Caribbean or West Indies is a group of islands located in the Caribbean Sea. These islands stretching southward from the bottom of Florida to the northwest of Venezuela in South America. Consist of at least 7000 islands, small islands, reefs, and the caye. The islands are grouped into twenty-five territories including sovereign states, overseas departments, and other administrative areas.

The name "West Indian" comes from the idea that Christopher Columbus thought he had landed in India when he actually reached America. The Caribbean consists of the Great Antilles and Lesser Antilles and parts of North America.

At one time there was short-states called the West Indian Federation which consists of the islands in the Caribbean which inhabitants speak English.
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HAWAII

Hawaii is a state of the United States. Hawaii was discovered by James Cook, a British explorer on January 10, 1778. Native of the Hawaiian Islands is the tribe bangsaPolinesia. King Kamehameha I who was born in the year 1758, is a great king who once ruled over the Hawaiian Islands about the year 1810. Kamehameha Dynasty was succeeded by his descendants to Kamehameha V, who died on December 11, 1872, which is the last router Kamehameha dynasty.
Hawaii History of leadership is still continued by some big names such as the Kamehameha family relatives Lunalilo, Kalakaua, Liliuokalani, until finally included in the set of colonies of the United States in 1900, and ratified as a state of the United States to 50, on 21 August 1959.
In a large congress in 1993, President Clinton never apologized to all the tribes of Hawaii, the demise of the royal dynasty of Hawaii. Hawaii is one of the top tourist islands in the world, the potential of natural beauty and marine tourism is a "super nice" to make known to all corners of the world Hawaii.
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DISASTER

A massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti.

The extent of the devastation is still unclear but there are fears thousands of people may have died.
Haiti's worst quake in two centuries hit south of the capital Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, wrecking the presidential palace, UN HQ and other buildings.
A "large number" of UN personnel were reported missing by the organisation. Many people have spent the night outside amid fears of more aftershocks.
The Red Cross says up to three million people have been affected.
Describing the earthquake as a "catastrophe", Haiti's envoy to the US said the cost of the damage could run into billions.
A number of nations, including the US, UK and Venezuela, are gearing up to send aid.
The quake, which struck about 15km (10 miles) south-west of Port-au-Prince, was quickly followed by two strong aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude.
The tremor hit at 1653 (2153 GMT) on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. Phone lines to the country failed shortly afterwards.
There is still no official word on casualties and the extent of the devastation is only now becoming clearer with dawn breaking.
China has already indicated in reports in state media that eight of its peacekeepers are buried and feared dead, with another 10 unaccounted for.
The AFP news agency quoted the Jordanian army as saying three of its peacekeepers had been killed and 21 wounded.
The Brazilian army said four of its peacekeepers were killed and a large number were missing.
A French official told AFP about 200 people were missing in the collapsed Hotel Montana, which is popular with tourists.
There have also been some reports of looting overnight.
Rachmani Domersant, an operations manager with the Food for the Poor charity, told Reuters that overnight the capital was in total darkness.
"You have thousands of people sitting in the streets with nowhere to go. There are people running, crying, screaming.
"People are trying to dig victims out with flashlights. I think hundreds of casualties would be a serious understatement."
Earlier, bodies white with dust could be seen piled on the back of a pick-up truck as vehicles tried to ferry the injured to hospital.
Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and has suffered a number of recent disasters, including four hurricanes and storms in 2008 that killed hundreds.
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BULU POLOE



One potential offered by tourism in the Luwu Timur underwater tourism potential around the island "bulu' poloe". the beauty of coral reefs and diverse marine biota is not inferior to the underwater attractions elsewhere. under the sea around the island biota feathers' are not exploitative poloe invites us to get acquainted further. This island lies at the north end of the Gulf of Bone, it takes 30 minutes minutes by boat type katinting to be able to enjoy the underwater beauty of this island.



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TORAJA


Toraja Tribe is a tribe who settled in the mountains of the northern part of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Population, estimated at about 600,000 inhabitants. They also settled in parts of the plains Luwu and West Sulawesi.

Toraja name originally given by the Bugis ethnic group and from Luwu Sidenreng. People Sidenreng named residents of this region with the title To Riaja which means "He who dwells in the land above or mountains", are people calling Luwu To Riajang which means "one who dwells in the west." There is also another version that says the home Toraya To = Tau (people), Raya = from word Maraya (large), meaning that those great men, noble. Over time it becomes the reference to Toraja. Tana word meaning 'country', so that the settlement Toraja tribe known later under the name of Tana Toraja.


RAMBU TUKA DANCE

Ritual signs Tuka 'is an event that berhungan with events such as wedding shower, shower harvest and the inauguration of the traditional house / tongkonan new, or a complete renovation; bring all the family grove, out of this event makes kinship ties in Tana Toraja is very strong all the Ceremony These are known by the name Ma'Bua ', Meroek, or Mangrara Banua Sura'.



For traditional ceremonies Rambu Tuka 'followed by the art of dance: Pa' Gellu, Pa 'Boneballa, Gellu Tungga', Ondo Samalele, Pa'Dao Moon, Pa'Burake, Memanna, Maluya, Pa'Tirra ', Panimbong and others. For the art of music that is Pa'pompang, pa'Barrung, Pa'pelle '. Music and dance are presented at a ceremony Rambu Solo 'can not (taboo) is displayed at the ceremony Rambu Solo'.




TAU TAU

Tau-tau is a statue depicting the deceased. At the funeral of the nobility or the rulers / community leaders rapasan one of the elements (complement traditional ceremonial events), is pembuatann tau-tau. Tau-tau is made of jackfruit wood is strong and at the logging done by custom. Eye of the tau-tau is made of buffalo bone and horn. Once upon a time, tau tau-chiseled visage is not exactly describe the deceased but lately craftsmen carving skills growing up to be able to create exactly the visage of the late.
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MATANO LAKE

The lake is situated on the outskirts matano Sorowako. covers 8218.21 hectares and is one of the deepest lake reached 550 M. Matano lake water source comes from a pool size of 8 × 12 M in the village of Matano.
everal banks of Lake Matano is now used as recreation areas such as the Coast Ideas, beaches and coastal butterflies Salonsa. It offers an exotic panorama of the lake, the cool water, lake edge landscaping neatly trimmed hedge filled with big trees to make the atmosphere is very calm. for water sports lovers need not worry, because the recreational facilities at Lake Matano has various facilities such as kayaking, banana boat, ski jets, cruises, and supported by the placement kasebo, bungalows, restaurants, playgrounds for children as well as other facilities . in this lake also has a lot matano found objects, relics and artifacts at the bottom of a lake or group of caves that are along the funds matano
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