Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – One of Interesting traditions in Tana Toraja which has become a popular tourist attraction for local and foreign tourists is the Ma’nene tradition. Ma’nene tradition is a tradition of remembrance of ancestors by cleaning and replacing the corpses of the ancestors of the Tana Toraja community. This tradition is specifically carried out by the Baruppu people who live in the interior of North Toraja.
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – I had a chance to visit this wonderful city in December 2011. I got one Garuda Indonesia promo tickets at that time, yep!! It’s Garuda Indonesia, the best Indonesian airlines. interesting isn’t it? That’s why i don’t want to waste a chance buying the promo tickets, and pack my backpack to Makassar city.
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Get lost in a journey once in a while is not that bad thing, moreover if you accidentally discovered a natural beach that is not exist in your itinerary. Especially if that beach was like a private beach, no one else beside you, your friends and a wild nature. Yeah! i call it ” stray but blessed with luck “.
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Looking for Best Nusa Lembongan hotels? Want to enjoy great vacation at Nusa Lembongan? First, you must know that Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan is two small islands near Bali that are beautiful but charming. These two small islands also have beauty like Bali. The beach, the sea is clean, the rocks are exotic, this is a new paradise that must be visited!
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Looking for things to do in Nusa Lembongan? Well, Nusa Lembongan, one of the small islands located in the southeast of the island of Bali, not only stores interesting natural beauty but also other exciting activities. A small island that has a small population but is friendly to tourists will make you feel at home for a long time on this island.
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Anyone who likes to travel when they have a plan to be married, mostly they will be questioned “where are you going for the Honeymoon!?” Without knowing anything about the rest of the money after the marriage party, or the money inside my wallet, my an answer is. “I don t know yet” (with sad face off course). Though most of my friend doesn’t believe me and think that we have a great plan.
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Kete Kesu is a tourist village in North Toraja Regency which is located about 4 km southeast of Ratenpao. The village that has become a tourist attraction is located nar the hills and rice fields so that the natural scenery presented is very green and beautiful. In Kete Kesu Village there is a traditional Tana Toraja house complex called Tongkonan. This tongkonan is often a temporary storage place for bodies that have been wrapped in cloth before being buried.
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Many people maybe not too comfortable traveling during the rainy season. Especially for the destination that need to cross the sea should be temporarily avoided, weather can be worse anytime at the sea. But, how about rafting?! Wether it is rainy or not, we will remain wet while rafting isn’t it ?!
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Declared as a national park in 1982, Tanjung Puting National Park encloses different types of ecosystem including the lowland tropical forest, dry-land forest, peat swamp forest, mangrove forest, coastal forest and secondary forest. Tanjung Puting supports the natural habitat of various endemic wildlife on the brink of extinction such as the proboscis monkey, agile gibbon and sun bear.
Idbackpacker.com (Indonesia Backpacker) – Talking about the Tana Toraja, it is always interesting. Especially about Tana Toraja funeral ceremony, and the uniqueness of tomb type. Still in the Batutumonga region, precisely on the slopes of Mount Sesean, there are also ancient stone tombs, known as Bori Parinding. There are also Tarra trees that are located in Passiliran or Kambira Baby Grave.
