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Cetho Temple, Greatness from 15th Century

Complex of Cetho Temple

In Javanese, cetho means clear. Hence, Cetho Temple or Candi Cetho could be a perfect place for travelers who are looking for clarity deep in their hearts. Cetho is one of the respected Hindu temples in Indonesia. It has been built since the end of Majapahit era in 15th century.

Grojogan Sewu Waterfall

A stream near Grojogan Sewu

Let’s take another trip to some waterfall. This time, it is a cluster of waterfalls located in the slope of Mount Lawu, Tawangmangu District, Karanganyar Regency, around 27 kilometers east of Karanganyar City, Central Java Province. The waterfall is part of the Grojogan Sewu National Park. A mix of tourism forest and waterfall, it is a 20 acres forest managed by Natural Resources Conservation Board (KSDA) of Bogor.

Climb Mahameru and be the Highest Man in Java

Highest mountain in Java

In case that you haven’t known yet, Mount Semeru is a volcano located in Lumajang and Malang Regency, East Java Province. This is the highest mountain in Java Island with altitude of 3,676 meters above sea level (masl). Semeru is the fourth top mountain in Indonesia, after Cartenzs Pyramid in Papua (4,884 masl), Mount Mount Kerinci in Jambi (3,805 masl), and Mount Rinjani in Lombok (3,726 masl).

Bloggers Gathering in Site of Batur Agung

Bloggers in Site of Batur Agung

Last month, The Bloggers Community of Banyumas held an event called Juguran Blogger Banyumas. “Juguran” is a Banyumasian term, means “gathering”. But the event was not same as with other blogger communities. They made it more interesting with a tour and IT workshop, in order to introduce the Banyumas’ villages through Internet.

Artificial Lake, Leisure Center in Bangkalan

TRK Bangkalan: Artificial Lake, Leisure Center in Bangkalan

If you, by any chance, go to Madura, visit TRK or Taman Rekreasi Kota (City Recreation Park) Bangkalan. The location is in center of the regency, one hundred meters to the east of Raya Stadion Bangkalan street. Had been built since 1999, the TRK Bangkalan was an idle state land. At the moment, Mr. Head Regency Officer had initiative to create a pleasing place for his folk.

Wisata Bahari Lamongan: Nature and Entertainment

Wisata Bahari Lamongan

One sunny Sunday, we left all the works and go to Wisata Bahari Lamongan (WBL) or Lamongan Marine Tourism for refreshing. WBL is a mix of tourism places like Tanjung Kodok (Frog Cape), Maharani Cave and amusement park. Lays on 17 hectares field, WBL is located at north coast of Java, Lamongan Regency, East Java.