Tana Toraja (Toraja Land), which lies in the north of the province is known for its unique culture and ancient traditions. The center of tourism is Rantepao, 328 km from Ujung Pandang by road. There are several small bungalow hotels at Rantepao, and Makale, the district capital. The entry to Tana Toraja is marked by a gate built in traditional boat-shaped architecture. The road passes through the mountains of Kandora and Gandang on which, according to Toraja mythology, the first ancestors of celestial beings descended from heaven. The majority of the people still follows an ancestral cult called “Aluk Todolo” which governs all traditional ceremonies. read more…

The province of Central Java, around the city of Jogyakarta, is the most famous part of Java and is, in fact, its cultural centre. This is in part because of the presence there of a variety of religious influences-Buddhist, Hindu, and other indigenous beliefs, which resulted in the construction of the impressive temples of Borobudur, Prambanan and the Dieng temple complex.

The 300 year old city of Jogyakarta is the cultural heart of Java. Here also is Indonesia’s oldest palace ‘The Kraton,’ still the domicile of Jogya’s royalty. Even now the current Sultan of Jogyakarta retains remarkable political prestige. Jogyakarta offers an abundance of Javanese art, painting, silverwork, batik handcraft, traditional Javanese dances, as well as contemporary art. read more…

Yogyakarta is the peaceful city where time seems to past more slowly. It lies on the southern part of Central Java Province on the Island of Java. This area was the Kingdom of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat and ruled by a Sultan. After the independence of Indonesia in 1945, Yogyakarta become a province under the Republic read more…

BlueWater Safaris operates the highly popular BlueWater Express service from Bali to the three magical Gili Islands - Gili Trawangan, known as Gili T, Gili Meno and Gili Air. We also offer private charters for fishing, snorkeling, dolphin watching and any other oceanic needs with better sevice. Check out this site for a wide range of accommodation and diving on the Gili Islands, and some recommendations for places to stay in Bali if you’re just passing through. With 400 horse-power behind her, the Swedish-designed Azura reaches 44knots and cruises comfortably at 35 knots. With a passenger capacity of 8 pax + two crew, she does the crossing from South Bali to the Gili Islands in just two hours. She’s fully equipped with GPS, fish-finder, international sport-fishing and safety equipment, has toilet and shower on board, and is skippered by two professional crew. Crew speak English and Japanese. read more…