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The Maldives: A Tropical Paradise

The Maldives is a chain of islands located in the Indian Ocean, about 700 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. The country is made up of over 1,000 islands, of which about 250 are inhabited. The Maldives is a popular tourist destination, known for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxurious resorts.

What to do in the Maldives

There are many things to do in the Maldives, including:

  • Relaxing on the beach: The Maldives is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Visitors can spend their days swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling in the clear waters.
    Gambar Relaxing on the beach in Maldives
  • Snorkeling and diving: The Maldives is a great place for snorkeling and diving. The coral reefs around the islands are home to a variety of marine life, including fish, turtles, and sharks.
    Gambar Snorkeling and diving in Maldives
  • Visiting Male: Male is the capital of the Maldives. It is a bustling city with a mix of old and new. Visitors can explore the city’s markets, mosques, and museums.
    Gambar Visiting Male in Maldives
  • Going on a dolphin cruise: Dolphin cruises are a popular activity in the Maldives. Visitors can take a boat trip to see dolphins swimming in the wild.
    Gambar Going on a dolphin cruise in Maldives
  • Taking a sunset cruise: Sunset cruises are another popular activity in the Maldives. Visitors can take a boat trip to watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
    Gambar Taking a sunset cruise in Maldives

Where to stay in the Maldives

There are many resorts in the Maldives, ranging from budget-friendly to luxurious. Some of the most popular resorts include:

  • Kurumba Maldives: Kurumba Maldives is a luxury resort located on a private island. The resort has a variety of restaurants, bars, and pools. It also has a spa and a water sports center.
    Gambar Kurumba Maldives resort
  • Soneva Jani: Soneva Jani is another luxury resort located on a private island. The resort has a variety of villas, each with its own private pool. It also has a spa, a water sports center, and an observatory.
    Gambar Soneva Jani resort
  • Baros Maldives: Baros Maldives is a luxury resort located on a private island. The resort has a variety of villas, each with its own private pool. It also has a spa, a water sports center, and a wine cellar.
    Gambar Baros Maldives resort
  • Hurawalhi Island Resort: Hurawalhi Island Resort is a luxury resort located on a private island. The resort has a variety of villas, each with its own private pool. It also has a spa, a water sports center, and an underwater restaurant.
    Gambar Hurawalhi Island Resort in Maldives
  • Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort: Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort is a luxury resort located on a private island. The resort has a variety of villas, each with its own private pool. It also has a spa, a water sports center, and a golf course.
    Gambar Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

How to get to the Maldives

The Maldives is accessible by plane from a number of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The main airport in the Maldives is Male International Airport.

When to go to the Maldives

The best time to visit the Maldives is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. The weather is warm and sunny during this time, with little rain.

Tips for traveling to the Maldives

Here are a few tips for traveling to the Maldives:

  • Book your flights and accommodation well in advance, especially if you are traveling during the dry season.
  • Pack light clothing, as the weather is warm and sunny year-round.
  • Be sure to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
  • Bring insect repellent, as there are mosquitoes in the Maldives.
  • The currency in the Maldives is the Maldivian rufiyaa. However, US dollars are widely accepted.
  • Tipping is not expected in the Maldives.
  • The official language of the Maldives is Dhivehi. However, English is widely spoken.

The Maldives is a beautiful and exotic destination that is perfect for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. With its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxurious resorts, the Maldives is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Did you know, there is a tree root bridge in Sleman, this is what it looks like

Did you know, natural bridges made from tree roots do not only exist in India, they also exist in Sleman. What does it look like?

In Sleman Regency, specifically in Padukuhan Kurahan IV, Margodadi Village, Kapanewon Seyegan, there is a unique bridge. The bridge is not made of concrete or iron, but from tree roots.

The bridge is made from the roots of preh and white banyan trees which are intertwined and form a bridge. The length of this bridge is about 10 meters.

The beauty of the root bridge is like in Hollywood films. Travelers will feel like they have been invited into a fairy tale when they visit here.

Before it went viral like now, the bridge apparently had a long history with local residents. Previously, the bridge was the main access for residents to get to other villages.

One resident of Kurahan IV, Mangkuharjono (73), said that he did not know exactly when the bridge was built. However, he believes that the tree root bridge has existed for hundreds of years. The bridge itself has been there since he was little.

“When was this root bridge built? I don’t remember, it’s been there since I was little. It’s possible that it has existed since the Japanese era, during the time of my great-grandparents,” said Mangkuharjono when met at the bridge location, some time ago.

As far as he knows, the bridge was originally built from leftover lorry tracks from the sugar factory in Cebongan which were arranged over the Sipolo river. Over time, tree roots spread throughout the tracks. The residents eventually used the bridge to go to other villages and to the rice fields.

“The roots spread to the bridge. So people don’t know if they put them so they spread there, it’s natural,” he explained.

From what he said, this root bridge has become popular again after many cyclists stopped by. The beautiful scenery with various plants such as bamboo, coconut, etc. makes gowesers feel at home resting and taking photos there.

“On Saturday or Sunday morning it will definitely be busy from early morning. Now there are 5 food and drink traders from local residents here,” he explained.

How to Get to the Tree Root Bridge in Sleman

The tree root bridge in Sleman can be reached in about 45 minutes from the Malioboro area. Tourists who want to go there can take Jalan Godean or follow Google Maps by writing the name of the Root Bridge.

To be able to enjoy the beauty of the tree root bridge, tourists only need to pay as willingly as possible. There are no entrance tickets or parking tickets yet.

One of the tourists, Tri (51), a resident of Wirobrajan, Jogja City, deliberately took the time to go to the tree root bridge because he was curious. According to him, this place would be interesting if it could be better managed and conceptualized.

“I came here with my wife on purpose. I found out about it from social media. A friend shared a post recently. Even though they say it’s been around for hundreds of years, it went viral recently,” he said.

He hopes that the management can add several supporting facilities to this tourist destination. According to him, it will also be more interesting when visitors can get an explanation of the history of this bridge.

“This includes unique potential for root bridges because it is natural and cannot be made instantly,” he said.

It’s the Loneliest House on Planet Earth

A whitewashed house on a remote island in Iceland is worthy of being named the loneliest house on planet Earth.

Just try to imagine living here, without neighbors and crowds. On the right and left, there is only green grass as far as the eye can see. The house is not imaginary, but it really exists.

The house is on Ellidaey Island which is part of the Vestmannaeyjar Islands area, in the southern part of Iceland. Many people call it the loneliest house in the world, because there is only one house on the island. Tourists also became curious.

Quoted from On Manorama, Ellidaey Island is the third largest island in the Vestman Archipelago, which consists of around eighteen small islands. There is not much fauna on the island except for a Nordic bird species called the puffin.

Ellidaey Island itself only has stretches of grassland and hills, without a single tree. Pay attention again, there is a unique curve like the letter ‘U’.

In the middle of that arch, there is the loneliest house in the world. Many rumors circulated about the house.

Some believe the house was built by a billionaire who was preparing to move there if the apocalypse occurred.

So, what is the history of this house?

About 300 years ago, the island of Ellidaey was inhabited by five families. They live here because they want to find peace, as well as to hunt puffins (Fratercula cirrhata).

This bird is often found on islands around the Atlantic Ocean. This medium-sized bird has a distinctive characteristic, namely its bright and thick beak, and yellow legs.

In the following two centuries, many people on Ellidaey Island moved. This is due to depleting natural resources, as well as wanting to find a better life.

Most of them moved to mainland Iceland and continued to live by raising cattle and other animals.

Until 1930, Ellidaey Island was completely abandoned by its inhabitants. So this island is completely empty.

In 1953, the Ellidaey Hunting Association, a community of puffin hunters on Ellidaey, built a large lodge on the island.

Every few years, members of the community would come there to spend the night and hunt puffins. After that, the house was empty and uninhabited.

The house has no electricity, no internet and no plumbing. Members of the Ellidaey Hunting Association community who spend the night get water from dew or collect rain.

They are also required to carry a large supply of water to survive. Until now, the house on Ellidaey Island is still very well maintained.

Unfortunately tourists are prohibited from staying overnight, only members of the Ellidaey Hunting Association community are allowed to come to his house and spend the night there.

But don’t be disappointed, several tour operators in Iceland such as Rib-Safari offer speed boat tours to Ellidaey Island. From above the sea, tourists can take photos of Ellidaey Island and see from afar the loneliest house in the world.

Maldives and India’s feud is getting hotter, choose to be friendly with China

The feud between the Maldives and India is getting hotter. The Maldives dared to expel the Indian soldiers guarding the country. They chose to be friendly with China.

The feud started with a post by Indian PM Narendra Modi when he visited Lakshadweep, an island region in India which is one of India’s eight union territories in the Arabian Sea.

The post was commented on by three Maldives deputy ministers, Maryam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef, and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid.

Initially, Deputy Minister of the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts, Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, commented on PM Modi’s post on X by saying that India would face big challenges if it competed with the Maldives in beach tourism.

The tweet also said that India was dirty and smelly. The tweet was later deleted. However, Indian netizens had already recorded and distributed the tweet.

Another Maldives Deputy Minister added to the heat by calling Modi a clown, terrorist and Israeli puppet on social media platform X. Reading these comments, Indian citizens were angry. They responded by collectively canceling their holidays to the Maldives and boycotting it.

The problems don’t stop there. The President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu then expelled Indian troops from the country’s territory on Monday (15/1).

India is known to have deployed 80 troops on the small Maldives islands to support the country’s military equipment. The presence of the army is also to assist humanitarian activities there.

However, Muizzu then proposed eliminating the presence of Indian troops in the Maldives in a meeting attended by senior diplomats from both countries.

“In this meeting, on behalf of President Muizzu, the Maldivian delegation proposed the removal of Indian soldiers as of March 15,” said Policy Director of the Office of the President of the Maldives, Ahmed Nazim, quoted by Reuters.

India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet responded to the Maldives’ plan to immediately expel its country’s troops from the island nation.

Under Muizzu’s administration, the Maldives chose to further strengthen their friendly relations with China. The President also visited Beijing last week, while agreeing on a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Check! Singapore Prepares 4 Sip Events for Tourists After Coldplay Concert

Coldplay’s international concert was held in Singapore at the end of January. For travelers who watch, you can also stop by several interesting events in Singapore.

Coldplay will hold a concert in Indonesia on November 15 2023. Unlike in Indonesia, Coldplay’s concert in Singapore will be held longer, namely for six days, precisely on January 23-31 2024.

For travelers who don’t have time to watch it domestically, the Coldplay concert in Singapore is a solution. Moreover, during the Coldplay concert, Singapore also launched various other activities for foreign tourists.

Here are four great events in Singapore that coincide with Coldplay concerts:

1. ART SG 2024
This event presents contemporary masterpieces from around the world. This performance is the second edition to be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center.

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore various forms of innovative art. This agenda will be held from 19-21 January 2024.

2. ARTWALK 2024
Another art exhibition is ARTWALK 2024. This event will transform the Katong – Joo Chiat and Little India areas into an ‘art canvas’, through festive and colorful ornaments in the area.

This immersive art event features street art, performances and workshops. For those who are curious, travelers can visit it on January 19-28 2024.

“The Art Walk is more of an experience. So, it’s more of an experience of exploring some of the neighborhoods in Singapore and what we have to offer, as well as a little touch of art so they can see some works of art while exploring our neighborhood,” said the Executive Director of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) , Terrence Voon, to journalists at the launch of STB’s collaboration with Traveloka in Jakarta, Wednesday (17/1/2024).

3. Light to Night Singapore 2024
Singapore is known as an area that has night views that are pleasing to the eye. Want to see a more beautiful view of Singapore at night? Travelers can attend the Light to Night Singapore 2024 event in the Civic District.

This event will delight travelers’ eyes with a visual arts festival with more than 60 works of art and projections from iconic locations, live performances, interactive installations, and more.

The event will be held for quite a long time, namely January 19 to February 8 2024. So, travelers can visit either before or after watching Coldplay.

4. Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown
Singapore is known as a diverse country. However, ethnic Chinese dominate in this country. The Chinese New Year celebration which falls on Saturday (10/2/2024) will be lively.

Travelers can enjoy the Chinese New Year atmosphere from January 19 to March 9 2024.

In the Chinatown area, travelers will be treated to decorative street lights, stage performances, workshops, cultural festivities and culinary tours. Apart from that, on the eve of the new year there will also be a countdown to welcome the Chinese New Year.

“Yes, another typical event at the start of the year, depending on when Chinese New Year is held. So, this is where Chinatown really comes alive with people, food, activities and experiences. Very Instagrammable, so we hope Indonesian visitors will enjoy it too ,” said Terrence.

Flight Delayed 10 Hours, Angry Passenger Hits Copilot

Unexpected incident occurred on IndiGo flight. A passenger was emotional because his flight delayed for a long time, to the point where the co-pilot was hit.

According to NDTV, Tuesday (16/1/2024), the delay occurred on the IndiGo flight Delhi-Goa, India on Sunday (14/1/2024). The Airbus A20N plane was stuck at Indira Gandhi International Airport for more than 10 hours.

The long delay made passenger Sahil Kataria emotional. He then took it out on the plane’s co-pilot, Anup Kumar. In his attack on Kumar, Kataria is said to have jumped over the food service trolley which was supposed to create a barrier between him and the co-pilot. However, he eventually managed to get past her and hit her once before she was dragged away by fellow passengers.

The incident was recorded by a passenger on the plane who was filming the co-pilot announcing the departure delay. Until finally something unexpected happened to Kataria.

The passenger was so emotional that, according to a number of reports, Kataria was said to have rushed from his seat in the last row and managed to hit the co-pilot. However, now he is in the custody of the Delhi Police.

This astonishing video spread on the internet shows an argument between cabin crew and passengers, after Kataria carried out his action.

“You can’t do this… you can’t do this!” shouted the flight attendant hysterically.

“Why can’t I do this? Why can’t I?,” Kataria said.

“If you’re going to fly, fly… if not, open the gates,” he added.

On the other hand, there were also faint voices from other passengers who were also complaining.

“We’ve been stuck here for hours,”. However, it is not clear how long the passengers were stuck on the plane.

What happens on the plane?
The sequence of events leading up to the attack is uncertain, but this is the approximate chronology that is known at this time.

The Airbus A20N, a short-medium range single-aisle jet based on the A-320 model, is scheduled to depart Delhi at 7.40 am. However, bad weather conditions, including thick fog, at IGI Airport caused this flight and dozens of other flights to be delayed.

Indeed, weather conditions in and around the national capital region have been poor for several days with a cold wave and dense fog leading to several daily delays, cancellations and diversions.

However, according to tracking website FlightAware, the IndiGo plane in question finally took off at 5.33pm. This means the delay is almost 10 hours. The flight to Goa International Airport in Dabolim was of normal duration, with the plane landing at 7.58pm, with a flight time of 145 minutes, or about two and a half hours.

What happened to the hitter?
In the end, the plane successfully flew despite the long delay. Unfortunately, after being dragged away from the co-pilot, Kataria was detained by the authorities.

A police case under several sections of the Indian Penal Code has been registered, including ‘voluntarily causing hurt’ and Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which allows police to make arrests without a warrant. All the articles charged could still be acquitted, said several sources.

Hooray! Garuda Indonesia planes with Pokemon images fly starting in February

Travelers should not miss the excitement of flying on a Garuda Indonesia plane with Pokemon livery. The plane flew from February to various destinations.

Previously, The Pokemon Company, Garuda Indonesia, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), and the Pokemon GO game development company, Niantic Inc., signed a cooperation agreement at the Kempinski Grand Ballroom, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (30/5/2023) .

Pikachu will fly in the skies of the archipelago starting February 2024. This plane’s first route is Jakarta-Denpasar.

“This is a valuable opportunity for Garuda Indonesia to collaborate with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Pokémon Company. Through this collaboration program, we are presenting a special Pokémon-themed flight experience by presenting special Pokémon livery on two Garuda Indonesia aircraft,” said Ade R. Susardi, Director of Service Commercial Garuda Indonesia, at the Pikachu Indonesia Journey press conference, Thursday (11/1/2024).

Ade added that the Pokemon Jet on Garuda Indonesia displays 10 types of Pokemon on both fuselages. As a follow-up to this collaborative song, Garuda Indonesia is planned to be launched on February 22 2024 and then the aircraft will be used on flights on the Jakarta-Denpasar route at the end of February.

This flight also coincides with the first Pikachu Indonesia Journey event which will take place March 2-3 2024 in Denpasar. Travelers can enjoy various exciting activities with their family, such as Pokemon GO, Pokemon Run, Pikachu Splash Show, Pikachu EDM, Pokemon Kids Carnival and even meet and greets with Pokemon. Not only Pikachu, travelers can also meet 10 other Pokemon during the event.

Not only serving flights on the Jakarta-Denpasar route, the aircraft with the Pikachu livery is also used to serve flights from Jakarta to other cities, including Yogyakarta, Lombok, Batam, Surabaya, Malang, Semarang, Makassar and other domestic destinations.

“We are also launching various Pokemon merchandise products, there is also a special landing page on the Garuda website which informs about Pikachu livery aircraft flights, Pikachu designs at check-in counters and cabin crew who will welcome passengers holding Pokemon dolls. Later there will also be a Pokemon Kids TV service on in-flight entertainment,” said Ade.

With this collaboration, Garuda Indonesia hopes to provide new experiences for travelers. Not only for domestic flights, but also international.

Rare White Whale Spotted in Phuket, Tourists Are Amazed

The Omura Whale is a rare and mysterious whale. Luckily, a group of tourists met and captured it!

Reporting from Thaiger on Saturday (13/1), this record was recorded when a group of tourists boarded a chartered boat around the Andaman Sea, from Phuket. Suddenly a pair of milky white whales emerged from the surface of the sea.

Like a graceful dance, this whale appears to swim for just a split second. Then, they disappeared without a trace.

“Wow,” exclaimed the guide, amazed by what he saw.

Meanwhile, the tourists on the ship gasped in shock.

“Oh my God,” they said in turn.

Thon Thamrongnawasawat from ThaiWhales said that this omura whale was the first to be seen there. Immediately, he reported the presence of the omura whale to Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.

“The department immediately began a search for the unusual specimen,” he said.

According to Whale and Dolphin Conservation specialists, the omura whale is an additional neoteric species in the catalog of mammal species. This whale was discovered in 2003 dead, then seen again in 2015 alive.

Omura whales have slender bodies that can grow up to 12 meters long. Weighing up to 44,000, the omura whale’s body is not symmetrical.

This creature is a tropical and warm sea. However, its existence is said to be mysterious because it is very difficult to find. Until now, there is very little data about omura whales.

Introduce! Klaudia, Pevita Pearce’s twin, from Solo Safari

Klaudia ‘Pearce’ Krish, is a worker at Solo Safari, which is on the rise. Starting from his love of animals, he is now popular because he is said to resemble the artist Pevita Pearce and has left visitors and netizens stunned. Starting from visitors who recorded her activities while on duty, now Klaudia often appears on various media channels, both local and national.

Klaudia’s popularity started from amateur videos of Solo Safari visitors. At that time, he was on duty guiding tourists and explaining facts about otters, animals similar to otters.

In the middle of guiding him to see the actions of the otter ‘Lilo and Milo’, he was recorded by a visitor with the caption on the video “Her focus is similar to Pevita,” wrote the uploader @Fitriastyas on TikTok. Netizens responded to confirm Klaudia’s similarity to artist Pevita Pearce and made her name even more soar.

Klaudia, a 22 year old woman, is indeed a Customer Experience at Solo Safari, an animal park located on the former land of the Taru Jurug Animal Park, not far from Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta. He is tasked with guiding and educating tourists about the animals they visit.

Love with animals

Apparently, Klaudia has only joined Solo Safari for about 7 months. However, his love for animals goes back a long way. And that’s what brought him to work at Solo Safari.

Initially, Klaudia worked as an office employee in Solo. However, he admits that he has an interest and loves animals and keeps two dogs at home. The pair of dogs become friends when they are tired of work or have personal problems.

Apart from that, he also easily brings home animals that he finds and need his help. For example, when he cared for a bird that had fallen because it had just learned to fly. He acts like an animal guardian by treating the animal’s wounds.

Apart from that, he is not picky when it comes to keeping animals. He also kept everything from betta fish to chameleon reptiles.

“It’s not just animals that can be looked after, like I once looked after a bird that fell because it was just learning to fly, I brought it home, I gave it medicine, like that. Betta fish, I have Betta fish, I got so many of them, so I “I like the animals from there. Then, chameleons, I found a chameleon, I kept it for a while before I finally released it again, like that. So I really like that,” said Klaudia when interviewed by indtravel, Monday (15/1/2024 ).

His journey into customer experience was honed when he studied at SMK Negeri 7 Surakarta majoring in broadcasting. This scientific provision also influences his ability to communicate and convey information related to animals to Solo Safari visitors.

His talent in the world of entertainment has actually been felt for a long time. He also admitted that he often plays singing gigs in several places during his busy schedule.

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