Pramuka island, Indonesia

Pramuka island is parts of thousand islands - Jakarta. This area has about two thousand residents and is a good conservation for the hawksbill turtle, one of six types of sea turtles who reside in. For more information, the hawksbill turtle is protected by Indonesia government. Beside Pramuka Island, these few islands near here has served as places to breed for hawksbill turtle.

In here, the eggs of the beach are taken, then stored in buckets which are buried to 50 cm in the sand as a semi-natural hatchery. In 40-60 days, the eggs hatch and 2 days small baby turtles will begin showing on the sand at the surface.

Half of baby turtles will then be removed in large buckets depending on their age, while the other half goes directly into their natural habitat. If you come to visit, you can join to release the baby turtle to the ocean. Since the beach are very amazing, try snorkling here.

To go to Pramuka island, there are some transportation alternatives.You can go from Muara Angke or Marina Ancol Beach. If you like traditional trip, choose starting point from Muara Angke, you can join with traditional ship with cost Rp 25.000,- once walk. If choosing from Marina, you will use motorboat, with cost Rp.35.000,- once walk.

Hotel
Villa Lima, Rp. 200.000 - Rp.250.000 a night

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Kinabalu Park, Malaysia's World Heritage

The Kinabalu Park covers a staggering area of 754 sg. km (300 sq.mile) from the Park Headquarters area all the way to Poring Hot Springs 40 km (25 miles) away and northwards to Mandalon, almost reaching the Kudat Hoghway. It is bigger than Singapore Island!

Established as a state park in 1964, this botanical paradise is blessed with an astonishing variety of flora and fauna that ranges over 4 climate zones, from the oak, rhododendron; the coniferous forests, to the alphine meadow plants and to the stunted bushes of the summit zone. Kinabalu Park has probably one of the richest flora collections in the world.

Highways and sealed roads have made the Park easily accessible. It is an easy 2 hour scenic drive from Kota Kinabalu and is a popular getway from the hustle and bustle of the city where visitors can enjoyed the cool invigorating air. In 2004, more than 415,000 visited the park with more than 43,000 climbers. While the focus of the park is the mountain, about 80% of visitors don't climb all the way to the peak but come simply to enjoy the serenity of this place.

Most of the Park facilities located at the HQ including accomodations, restaurants, exhibit centres and etc. A minimal entrance fee is imposed at the entrance of the Kinabalu Park.

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Trip ila Dubai e-newsletter- Ramadan in Dubai

     Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi. Photo credit: Hasan Al Jaberi


Fourth Issue is out and focus on the holy month of Ramadan. And if in case you visit Dubai or any Muslim country, what you suppose to know about this Muslim holy month of Ramadan that is observed each year.
UAE is muslim country and Ramadan is observed with all the respect in effect. Be cautious and enjoy your holiday in

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Dubai Outdoor Markets "Souks"

From the month of October to March, that is six months of less warm and nice weather with lots of  outdoors activities in Dubai and the whole country United Arab Emirates. City become even more active and more events, exhibitions, functions and Festivals are held during this period.

The Walk, Jumeirah Residence. Photo Credit: Hasan Al JaberiMany of the walk friendly streets, beach and parks

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