KAMPUNG NAGA, Neglasari, Salawu, Tasikmalaya (West Java)

For a moment it occurred to our mind when hearing the name probably Kampung Naga. It turned out that the original form of the village is very different from the name, and our imagination of the things that smelled of dragons, because none of the dragons who are there. Kampung Naga is a small village, whose residents would obey and maintain the existing traditions, make this village unique and different from the others. Nothing wrong with this village became one of the nation's cultural heritage which should be preserved.The uniqueness of the houses in Kampung Naga is all roofed by roofed, and faced the Qiblah. Located in a row from the top down, so from a distance looks black and white and stacked like a plant fungus that thrives. Fertility and peace was palpable when we started down the stairs to the village. A total of 360 steps to go through to get to Kampung Naga, the derivatives were sharp enough, so when the rain falls as we have been careful about not going to slip and fall into the chasms that there underneath. When he descended the stairs, as far as the eye can see is the fields siring a verdant terrace, river crossing and circular clear below, was peaceful. Occasionally it sounds splashing water, punctuated by a piercing wind heart, seems to invite us to reflect and return to the past. As passed by the local population, they also always smile to the guests and say hello. It seems there is no sense of their objections to be visited, but as guests we should always maintain courtesy and obey regulations.

PUTRI CAVE

Putri Cave

The cave is located at the edge of Padang Windu Village, Pengandonan district, about 35 Km from Baturaja. It is 156 m long and 8-20 m wide. The maximum height is 20 m. There are many stalactites and stalagmites and a stream in the cave, which empties into Ogan River. The rocks can be very slippery sometimes, so don't forget to use good shoes with a good profile. Guides with lights and torches will guide the visitors and give detailed information (mostly in Indonesian) about legends, which are strongly connected, to the caves. The main cave is about 150 meters long, the widest point is about 15 to 20 meters. In some places the ceiling is 12 meters high, on other places only 1,5 meters. The ceiling is scattered with hundreds of bats, when light disturbs them, they will fly out all together and just miss the visitors. To enter the deeper parts of the caves you have to be slender enough to pass the very narrow points. Legendary stories tell about a king which had his palace in this cave, and every room has its own story.

Tanjung Benoa, Bali

	Once solely the preserve of coconut groves and fishermen, the scenic five-kilometre-long peninsula of Tanjung Benoa has over the years been transformed into a charming resort area. Converging in the small harbour at its tip, the peninsula is connected by a narrow, meandering road populated by luxury hotels, private villas, fine restaurants, open-air cafes, and a plethora of water-sport facilities.
	The relaxed rhythm of the businesses that line the long snake-like road is more Costa Brava or Mallorca in character than the other southern Balinese resorts of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak.		Those into marine sports will delight in the dozens of dive stores which offer dive-trips and sell and rent equipment. Visitors can also try their hand at windsurfing, water-skiing,

In fact, Tanjung Benoa exudes a worldly air with the hotels, upscale shops, innovative restaurants and dive centres of the peninsula affording guests no shortage of quality recreational, shopping and dining options. Acclaimed for its seafood restaurants with unimpeded views of the Nusa Penida cliffs across the Badung Strait, the whole coastal strip is dotted with premier hotels offering deluxe ocean-view suites and convention and meeting facilities complete with audio-visual function rooms. Unique to the area is photographer Heinz von Holtzen’s award-winning Bumbu Bali which serves the finest Balinese cuisine, while down the road his Rumah Bali - an exquisite restaurant, museum and cooking school bundled into one.

jet-skiing and reef fishing, as well as experiencing exciting glass-bottom boat, power-boat and banana-boat rides. Only 10 minutes away in Nusa Dua is the Bali Golf & Country Club, one of Asia’s premier golf courses. On the peninsula’s tip, the quiet port of Tanjung Benoa retains a remarkable village-like atmosphere. Distinctly multi-cultural, it is fascinating to explore the lively alleyways of a real Bugis village, peer into the smoky confines of a large, scarlet-red and gold Chinese Buddhist temple, or stroll along the beach southeast of Benoa past rows of brightly painted Balinese outriggers pulled up on shore. In Benoa harbour, yachts, fishing boats and traditional jukung bob at anchor. Whilst offshore in the distance is Serangan, commonly known as Turtle Island - the site of a sacred Sakenan temple dating back to the 16th century. The reef, lying 200 metres off the peninsula’s northeast tip, is easy to reach and has a gentle current and is home to a surprising variety of colourful, tropical fish. Hotels & Resorts in this area: Aston Bali Resort & Spa Conrad Bali Resort & Spa Grand Mirage Resort Novotel Benoa Bali Ramada Resort Benoa Bali