Indonesia has been going through a quiet economic revolution and part of that has been the opening of Indonesia's skies to low budget airlines. This has fuelled a change in the way most Indonesians travel, and opened up previously unknown destinations to local tourism.
Before Indonesia had an open skies policy, most Indonesians used to travel on long journeys bus or a boat. To many migrants who flocked to the nation's cities, this often meant traveling for days, to get home to see their loved ones. All this has changed as many more destinations have opened up, and airports have sprung up in the most isolated and unlikely places. Average Indonesians are on the move, as air flights still remain low compared to International prices- largely fuelled by the country's cheap oil. This quiet revolution in Indonesian air travel, was not without its critics. During the early days of deregulation, some airlines sprung up selling cheap tickets, but cut back on safety to make a profit. Adam Air was one infamous example, but after one plane simply disappeared into the sea, and several accidents. They were closed down. The days of the 'wild west' feel of flying domestically in Indonesia has changed. Safety measures have meant that ticket prices have increased, but so has the choice of destinations- and most domestic airlines can now fly again to Europe, and other areas of the World. There are over half a dozen low budget airlines in Indonesia. Some are regional, ferrying workers to far off Islands in Riau province, to national airlines which ply all the major cities in Indonesia. Some airlines specialize in more remoter destinations, opening them up to tourism and boosting their local economies, offering Indonesians weekend packages to more exotic, and previously neglected destinations. Boosting local business, and connecting the local population to cheaper trade routes. Sukarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta, is the main regional hub for domestic airlines, and it resembles more an upscale bus terminal nowadays, with affordable food courts, and a wide array of safe transport to the city. But so has Batam in Riau, or Makassar in Sulewesi, and a wide range of lesser airports like Surakarta airport in central Java that has flights to Singapore, and Malaysia. Indonesian airlines also have adopted a sophisticated booking system, with etickets, and a payment system through local ATM's. Prices are based on the European model, depending on the season, and how long you book in advice, may differ. Consumers in Indonesia are kept up to date by the airlines, receiving regular text messages offering "specials" on certain routes- and passengers can relax in private lounges offered by the airlines, if they become members of their "club." The benefits of Indonesia's open skies policy has shielded the country from the recession, and created hundreds of thousands of jobs. Businesses are expanding throughout Indonesia, to cater for the growing demand in inter-island commerce, and tourism. Yet the main benefit has been for the Indonesians themselves, who now can easily visit there loved ones, and move around more quickly to seek business or newer employment opportunities. Whilst International tourism should grow as the knowledge of this quiet revolution should attract thousands of visitors - who can now directly reach most destinations in Indonesia, within a few hours. Take an extraordinary journey into the City of Dreams Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_W._Medley Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4016888
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Airplane is known as one of the safest transport system on earth, but still many people are scare of taking flight today. If your hands are sweating or your heart beating faster just before take off or landing, you are probably one of this people. Depend where you are traveling this feelings can become more intense, especially if you have heard about the numerous tragic accident that the concerned region has been involved in.
The purpose of this article is not to make you more afraid of taking the plane, but just to inform you about the reality. And may be help you take the right decision when purchasing your flight ticket. Even a 100% way to travel safety doesn't exist yet and will probably never do; we all want to put the balance in our favor. In some countries minimum precaution and full information seems to be required. I love Indonesia. It is a wonderful country with more than ten thousand tropical islands, thousands of dialects and hundreds of interesting cultures. White sand and paradisiacal beaches, impenetrable rainforest and archipelago of active volcanoes make this territory one of the most wonderful countries in the world for backpackers. The wild life inside the sea as on the land are incredibly diversified and Indonesia count hundreds, if not thousands of species you won't find anywhere else. Additionally, Indonesia has rich natural resources which provide food and premium material for this over populated country (more than 200 millions people). What relation with airplane? I believe many people are reluctant to travel around Indonesia since the recent event. Or should I say events (with an "s"). Indeed, the last few years have been catastrophic in terms of Airplane Crash. Unfortunately, this wonderful country is governed by a vast majority of corrupted politician who have much better to do than controlling the airplane regulation. So of course, the big competitions among Airlines Company push each of them to reduce the charges at any cost. And very often starting by reduce the maintenance frequency of their planes or the used of old spare parts, etc.. This can be scary, but it is the true. Obviously, the Indonesian Transport's Ministry's recently announced that they will probably drop three airlines to the lowest rating category. Those Airlines were Adam Air, Wings Air and Dirgantara Air. Basically, they separate the companies in three different category. The first category (category I) is considered as the "fully compliant" group. The companies in the last category (category III) will have three months to make improvement before having their licenses revoked. The middle category (category II) is for the companies which have met the minimal safety requirement but have not yet complied with a number of flight-related safety measures. After checked the safety regulations of all the 20 passenger airlines, they come with the following results. None of the airlines are completely complying with safety regulations. It means that none of the all Indonesia airlines companies are in the category I. The 13 companies in the category II are: Garuda Indonesia, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, Wings Air, Indonesia AirAsia, Mandala Airlines, Pelita Air Service, Riau Airlines, Trigana Air Service and Travel Express Aviation Service. These airlines fall short on a smaller number of safety requirements. And for the bottom category III, we have: Batavia, Adam Air, Kartika Airlines, Trans Wisata Air, Jatayu Airlines and cargo jetliners Tri MG Intra Asia Airlines and Manunggal Air Service. Some of the company airlines in the middle category proclaim to have no idea of the kind of criteria the government is using to rate the airlines. I have to admit that transparency has never been the strong point of this government. Some airlines promised they will make improvements. At least, this result has boosted the debate and obviously should improve the situation in the future. Personally, I believe AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia or Merpati to be some of the safest, despite the tragic event's of Garuda Indonesia last month. For AirAsia, it is actually not a local company as they are based in Malaysia, but they provide at least fifteen destinations in Indonesia. And the have some of the cheapest airline tickets available in Asia. I hope this article does not take away your curiosity for traveling in Indonesia. As an expatriate for seven years in Jakarta, I recommend you to consider this destination for your next trip. Indonesia is still one of the rare country in the world where you can find such diversity of culture and panorama in the same place. Just follow the above advice about aircraft safety and don't forget to check the article about Travel Insurance (see Blog : http://www.cheap-asia-travel.blogspot.com/). And everything should be fine. Good Luck and Nice Trip. The writer is an expatriate living in Indonesia for many years. You can find more article and tips about travel in asia and advice about purchasing cheap flight tickets at: [http://www.cheap-minute-airline-tickets.com] Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_Hanten Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/501266 Indonesia is a country that has captivated my heart and stirred me to new depths of inspiration.
Every trip I've taken through Indonesia, there has been something miraculous and supernatural that has occurred. Though such is typical for my life everywhere I go, Indonesia had something additional and extra special. Indonesia has an intangible quality that intoxicates your heart, propels your passion, and empowers you to move in the miraculous. My ministry has taken me from the islands of Sumatra all the way to Irian Jaya, bordering Papau New Guinea. I can honestly say the islands and islanders are fantastic. The few isolated incidents of terrorism do happen, but I can live with it for the rewards. Not only do people honor me and treat me like a movie star, but most importantly the supernatural power of God to touch and transform lives is flows incredibly. I've seen healings and deliverances from demons. Others broken hearted have been comforted and healed of emotional wounds. Families have been restored and people reconciled. I guess I've discovered my country and calling. Though I've been to over 50 countries worldwide, whenever I am asked "What's your favorite country and place to travel?" I always reply "Indonesia." Just the mention of the name of the country brings tears to my eyes. The depth of my spiritual experiences in Indonesia, the sincerity of the people, the thrill of the surf, and the warm sunshine all swallow me up stealing my heart. I now must figure out a way how to translate and publish all of my books into Bahasa, after which I want to embark on a motivational speaking and life purpose coaching practice there. I've got to find some way to survive there financially. Thankfully the people are generous and do pay for services rendered. Every church I've ever ministered in insisted on giving me a love offering. I guess if I follow my heart and vision, the provision will supernaturally show up somehow. This has been my life story thus far. The only time the money is not there is when I shrink back in fear and don't go ahead full force. Yeah! Indonesia is the place for me! I would love to become a citizen and buy a house there near the beach. Motivational speaker Paul Davis calls Indonesia "the land of miracles" where the supernatural happens and powerful miracles take place. Paul has traveled throughout Indonesia from east to west, touching several of the world's largest archipelago's islands and experiencing the miraculous among the Indonesians. Paul Davis is a motivational speaker, life purpose coach, worldwide minister, change master, creative consultant, and turnaround specialist. Paul is the author of several books including Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems that Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion. Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul has served in many war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth. His Dream-Maker Inc. is building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations. Paul's Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_Davis Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/542693 Indonesia - Discover The Beautiful Sulawesi Island Also Known As The Orchid Island in Indonesia6/8/2011 Sulawesi that is formerly known as the Celebes is one of the islands in Indonesia that is situated between Borneo and Maluku Islands. This island is the world's eleventh largest island that covers a total area of 174,600 square kilometers.
There are lots of amazing things to see in the island including many bird species that brings vibrancy to the island. With the many species that lives in the island, it was made a subject for the Ecoregional Conservation assessment of the country that coordinates with the local Nature Conservancy. This was because the vegetation of the island is very fertile and lots of crops are being planted here that gives the country a high gross profit. Marine life is also fruitful with the lots underwater and marine life that lives in the island. There are unique and unusual underwater inhabitants that make the waters rich and colorful with lots of varieties of fishes and also reefs that lie below the sea. Some of these underwater species have become very famous all throughout the world. They have become one of the most beautiful freshwater shrimp species that are found which are not found anywhere else in the world. These shrimp are found only in some definite lakes in Sulawesi, making them even rarer. There are also freshwater snails that are common in Sulawesi and are very beautiful. These snails and shrimp coming Sulawesi have made a brilliant addition to many freshwater aquarium collectables. Although, one must pay careful attention to these animals to preserve and keep these species together with many others, because of the small environment and single environment it has, it is very important that all freshwater species from Sulawesi are being conserved correctly. These are the wonderful facts and interests that are there in Indonesia's Sulawesi Islands. Visit this island to have more information and explore the other wonders of this island that is waiting to be discovered. A visit here is very ideal for family trips that can be both fun and educational learning the various ways in how to conserve and protect the endangered species in our own countries. Visit here any time of the year and enjoy the wonders and beauty that the Sulawesi has to offer. Ms. Pinky is a mom of 3 school children. She is a Systems Engineer, a Technology Researcher and an Independent Medical Billing and Coding Consultant. She and her family is well-traveled all over the world! Her blogs and websites focuses on stay-at-home moms, dads and students who wants to work at home, build homebased business http://www.mommyisworkingathome.com Visit her Interesting Site on Asian Travels and Destinations. Discover Asia's Culture and Great Food! at http://www.goingplacesinasia.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Pinky_Mcbanon Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2722333 Indonesia is a land of mountains, volcanoes, dense forests, attractive beaches, spectacular natural beauty, which draws the attention of various tourists throughout the year. With its glorious temples, huge mosques, museums Indonesia is a house of several magnificent Indonesia Tourist Attractions.
Attractions in Indonesia Java- Jakarta - The capital city of Jakarta retains much from the colonial Dutch and British periods, with many fine colonial-style buildings and the recently restored old quarter. You can visit at The National Monument towers, Merdeka Square, The Central Museum, Portuguese Church, Istiqlal Mosque etc. If you want to shop, then antiques market on Jalan Surabaya and batik factories in the Karet are the perfect place for you. Throughout the island, puppet shows are staged in which traditional wayang golak and wayang kulit marionettes act out stories based on well-known legends; performances can sometimes last all night. Sumatra- The second-largest island in Indonesia is Sumatra, which is a house of the volcanic mountain range, hot springs, unexplored jungle and extensive plantations. Bengkulu, Gedung Wani and Mount Loeser Reserve are some of the amazing Reserve forests. The popular Indonesia Tourist Attractions situated in Sumatra are, Lake Toba, Lingga village, Bukittinggi's Fort de Kock that located close to the zoo, market, a refurbished rice barn and the Bundo Kandung Museum and the most attractive beaches on the east coast. Sulawesi- Popularly known as Orchid Island, Sulawesi is a land of high mountains, misty valleys and lakes, geysers and hot springs like Karumengan, Kinilow, Lahendong, Leilem and Makule. In the south is Bantimurung Nature Reserve which has thousands of exotic butterflies. The island has geysers and hot springs, the most celebrated of which are at Karumengan, Kinilow, Lahendong, Leilem and Makule. Torajaland is known as the 'Land of the Heavenly Kings' and its people are noted for their richly ornamented houses and custom of burying the dead in vertical cliffside tombs. Ujung Pandang, formerly Makassar, is celebrated for the Pinsa Harbour where wooden schooners of the famous Buganese seafarers are moored. Fort Rotterdam, built by Sultan Ala in 1660 to protect the town from pirates, is now being restored. Racing is a popular island activity; there is horseracing and bullock-racing and at Ranomuut there are races with traditional horse-drawn carts. Bali- With its spectacular white beaches, verdant jungle and mountain, Bali is a tropical paradise. The landscape of Bali 'is made up of volcanic mountains, lakes and rivers, terraced ricefields, giant banyans and palm groves and, on the coast, bays ringed with white sandy beaches. Bali is famous for its crafts and adventurous activities, which are organized on the southern beaches. The island lies a short distance from the eastern coast of Java, across the Strait of Bali. The tourist areas are in the south, around Sanur Beach and at Kuta, which lies on the other side of a narrow isthmus. The island also has thousands of temples - the exact number has never been counted - ranging from the great Holy Temple at Besakih to small village places of worship. Lombok- It is a land of temples local handicrafts like rattan baskets and woven fabrics. Lombok is a popular tourist destination where you can visit at the Senggigi Beach, Gili Islands, Gunung Rinjani, and Desert Point well known for surfing. The island possesses one of the highest volcanic mountains in the Indonesian archipelago, Mount Rindjani,. The two main towns are Mataram, the capital, and the busy port of Ampenan; both are interesting to explore. The south coast is rocky. The west, with shimmering rice terraces, banana and coconut groves and fertile plains, looks like an extension of Bali. The east is dry, barren and desert-like in appearance. The north, the region dominated by Mount Rindjani, offers thick forests and dramatic vistas. There are also some glorious beaches, some of white sand, others, such as those near Ampenan, of black sand. At Narmada there is a huge complex of palace dwellings, complete with a well containing 'rejuvenating waters', built for a former Balinese king. At Pamenang, visitors can hire a boat and go diving, entering a clear-water world of brilliantly colored coral and inquisitive tropical fish. Yogakartas- Capital of Java Yogakarta is the centre of educational, cultural and economic activity. You must see the premier university of Indonesia, the Gajah Mada University and various arts centers, markets, galleries, craft shops and bazaars. Moluccan Archipelago- Also known as the Maluku Archipelago, it is made up of 1000 islands, many uninhabited and the rest so isolated from each other and from the outside world that each has its own culture and very often its own language. Halmahera is the largest island in the Moluccan group and one of the most diverse. Banda, in the middle of the Banda Sea, is often referred to as the original 'Spice Island' and is famous as a nutmeg-growing center. At present, the islands are popular for diving and snorkeling. Nusa Tengara Archipelago- Nusa Penida was at one time a penal colony but now attracts visitors to its dramatic seascapes and beaches. Komodo is home to the world's largest and rarest species of monitor lizard, while Sumba is noted for its beautiful Ikat cloth. Mount Keli Mutu is one of Indonesia's most spectacular natural sights, famous for its three crater lakes, whose striking colors change with the light of the day. little since the Bronze Age, yet the islands' inhabitants are renowned as musicians and palm weavers. The Terawangan Islands is a small group with beautiful beaches and coral gardens. Lucipara has excellent waters for snorkeling. Bone Rate, Kangean, Tenggaya and Tukang Besi is a group of isolated islands in the Flores and Banda seas, epitomizing a tropical paradise. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Raman_Verma Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1066542 Coffee is grown in many parts of the world. Each of these origin coffees will have the unique characteristics based on climate, soil, agriculture and processing. The Indonesian countries that produce coffee are: Sumatra, Sulawesi, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Java. Indonesia is the third largest coffee producing region in the world. However, these regions only cultivate a small portion of arabica beans and are highly sought after.
Sumatra is probably the best known of the Indonesian coffees. Coffee has been produced in Sumatra since the 1700s. There is little regional distinction between coffees produced in different areas of Sumatra, so coffees sold as Estate coffees (from a particular farm) are rare. These are mostly wet processed coffees, which means the fresh fruit pulp is washed from the outside of the coffee bean, rather than allowed to dry and then be removed. Sumatran coffees can be roasted medium-dark to dark. Medium-dark will reveal the best flavors from the beans, although dark roast is more commonly seen. This coffee has a rich flavor, full body and wonderful aroma with spicy undertones. In medium-dark roasts, a nutty aroma and flavor comes through. Sulawesi beans, which are sometimes referred to by the Colonial name "Celebes", are very similar to Sumatra beans. They have very earthy notes and low acidity. Sulawesi coffees are also prized for their syrupy notes. There are some Sulawesi beans which are held as green beans for a very long time and marketed as "aged Sulawesi". These unusual coffees have a stronger earth note to them, with an underlying muskiness. East Timor is a small island located between Sulawesi and Australia. Coffee production is the most important economy of East Timor, especially since the country gained independence in 1999. Many of the coffees from this island are organic coffees and most are processed by the wet method. This coffee has the familiar Indonesian earthy, rich flavor. Spicy notes of sweet cinnamon and mild acidity make this a fine coffee. Papua New Guinea is on the eastern half of Indonesia. Coffees from Papua New Guinea are different than others in Indonesia. They are often called a 'wild coffee'. They have fewer of the distinctive earthy tones found in many Indonesian coffees. Papua New Guinea coffees are processed by the wet method. There are also many estate coffees from Papua New Guinea and each have their own special characteristics. Common threads in these coffees are: fruity tones, lower acidity and well-rounded body. Many coffees from Papua New Guinea are also organically grown. Java is located east of Jakarta. The government of Java actually controls about 80% of the coffee grown in East Java and is its own Estate coffee. It is a wet processed coffee. Java is usually blended with another coffee to make Mocha Java, which isn't chocolate like the name implies, but the region (Mokka) where the other bean comes from. Java beans have a cleaner flavor than either the Sumatra or Sulawesi. They have a lighter body and slightly more acidity than other Indonesians. If you haven't tried an Indonesian coffee, find a local roaster who offers any of these origins mentioned here and you won't be disappointed! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Russell Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/234759 Road to the 2012 London Olympics!
Summer Olympics Did you know- By 1980, Indonesia -as Thailand, Singapore and other anti-Marxists states - boycotted the Summer Olympics in the Soviet Union. The 1980 Moscow Olympic was boycotted by the Indonesian rule, under the dictatorship of Suharto (1967-1998) in protest the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. Besides that, Jakarta had not diplomatic ties with the USSR. After this event, it competed in the next Olympics. Badminton Did you know- At the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing (People's Republic of China), the Olympic team of Indonesia finished 7th in the medal count, with 30 medals (3 gold, 6 silver, 21 bronze), behind China, South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan. After all those important results, Indonesia - a nation with about 15 percent of the world's Muslims-- competed in the 25th Olympiad in Barcelona (Spain), where Alan Budi Kusama and Susi Susanti, both national heroes in Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia), won gold medals in badminton, one of the most popular sports in Southeast Asia, together with football and sepak takraw. In Europe, the Asian nation placed 24th in the medal count. Four years later, at the 1996 Atlanta Games, Indonesia took 41st place in the unofficial team championships. Once again, the country earned medals in badminton: Rey Mainaky and Ricky Subagja won the Olympic title in the men's doubles. Asian Games Did you know- By the mid-1960s, Indonesia won the right to host the V Asian Games. For political reasons, the country's dictator Achmed Sukarno refused to allow Israel and Taiwan to compete in the Asian Games. Volleyball Did you know- In the FIVB World Tournament in the early 1980s, the women's volleyball team had a tough championship: On September 13, 1982 Peru -the host nation's team-- beat Indonesia 3-0 (15-2, 15-0, 15-3). In the next day, Indonesia lost 3-0 (15-2, 15-7, 15-6) to Canada. Subsequently, Indonesia defeated Nigeria (African champion) 3-0 (15-8, 15-6, 15-7). Finally, Indonesia beat Chile 3-2 and came in 21st place out of 23 teams. It was the first time the national team had participated at the FIVB World Championships. Football Did you know- By the late 1950s, the host country's team finished third place, after Taiwan and South Korea, in the Asian Games of Jakarta. It was the first time the national team had won a medal. 2008 Beijing Olympics Did you know- At the 2008 Summer Olympics in the People's Republic of China, the Indonesian team finished 42nd in the medal count, with five medals (1 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze). The Asian nation had sent 24 champs to Beijing. Alejandro Guevara Onofre: Freelance writer. Alejandro is author of a host of articles/essays about over 220 countries and dependencies (and American States as well), from ecology, history, tourism and national heroes to Olympic sports, foreign relations, and wildlife. In addition, he has published some books on women's rights, among them "History of the Women in America" and "Famous Americans." Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alejandro_Guevara_Onofre Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/3841726 For those ready to go on a well-deserved holiday to Bali should know if they need an Indonesia visa. For most nationalities this can be arranged upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. The single-entry tourist visa is valid for up to 30 days though.
The following countries can arrange a single-entry tourist visa upon arrival at the visa booth; Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan Territory, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the USA. Before you receive this single-entry Indonesia visa your passport should be valid for at least another 6 months and you have correctly filled out the embarkation/disembarkation card upon arrival. It cost US $25 for a 30-day single entry visa and US$10 for a 7-day visa. Nationals who carry this permit are not allowed to extend or convert this visa. Every day that you stay longer until 60 days will cost USD $20 and after these 60 days it will cost 25.000.000 rupiah or a 5 years prison sentence. If you want to stay longer your best option is to buy a return ticket to Singapore. You then go through the same procedure of a single-entry tourist visa upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport. There are even nationalities who don't need an Indonesia visa at all. They'll receive a visa free permit. Here is a small list of those countries; Nationals from Chile, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Peru, Macao, Morocco, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam don't need the 30-day visa for staying in Bali. They are issued a maximum 30-day visa free permit. This visa is also not extendable or convertible into another form of Indonesia visa. For this visa free permit count the same rules as for those holding a single-entry visa. Every day that you stay longer until 60 days will cost USD $20 and after these 60 days it will cost 25.000.000 rupiah or a 5 years prison sentence. When you have come at the end of your holiday on Bali the airport charges tax of 150.000 Indonesian rupiah. When you take a domestic flight you'll pay 30.000 Indonesian rupiah. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matt_Verbaan Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1636386 I had a dream on March 12, 2007 before I woke up, wherein I saw Indonesian leaders standing around me. I was then handed a marriage certificate inviting me to commit my life to help Indonesia and its people.
Purposing to marry my heart and life to uplift Indonesia, I am now seeking reputable publishers and speaking bureaus throughout Indonesia to work with and represent me. Since I don't speak the language yet, it will take a miracle for sure to make this happen. Nevertheless like a child I believe all things are possible. I have published 10 books thus far which I want to translate and distribute throughout Indonesia. - Breakthrough for a Broken Heart - A State of Emergency - Are You Ready for True Love? - Poems That Propel the Planet - Stop Lusting & Start Living - Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat - God vs. Religion - Almighty Matchmaker - Waves of God - Supernatural Fire I'm told my ability to transcend barriers and transform individuals and organizations will be highly celebrated in Indonesia. My last trip throughout Indonesia showed me that they like my sense of humor which simultaneously enabled them to laugh, learn, live, and love. I have traveled to Indonesia 5 times, going from Sumatra to Irian Jaya. I feel way more home in Indonesia than I do in America. Indonesia and its people have captivated my heart. I rejoice every time I get invited back to speak and perform in Indonesia. Thankfully I don't have these kind of dreams every day, more like once a lifetime. Altering my life to fulfill this divine mandate will require a lot of personal sacrifice, but I'm prepared to do it. I hope some sweet hearted people will come along my side and assist me in the work. The Indonesians are an easy people to fall in love with. Indonesia is a magnificent country to which motivational speaker and life purpose coach Paul Davis has been called. Paul has traveled 5 times to Indonesia during which he touched islands extending from Banda Aceh, Sumatra (the tsunami epicenter) to Irian Jaya (bordering Papau New Guinea). Paul Davis is a worldwide professional speaker, life purpose coach, change master, turnaround specialist, and prolific author. Paul has written several books including Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems that Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion. Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul has served in many war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth. His Dream-Maker Inc. is building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations. Paul's Breakthrough Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_Davis Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/542559 The BlackBerry smartphone has become increasingly popular especially in Indonesia.
The number of users has more than doubled within the past year of 2009. Unlike other parts of the world where BlackBerry smartphones are used in corporations for corporate use and mainly as BES - BlackBerry Enterprise Solution for work, the smartphones are commonly used by the young as well in Indonesia for leisure activities such as for social networking especially with Facebook, Twitter and the BlackBerry Messenger service. Most users in Indonesia are subscribed to BIS - BlackBerry Internet Service instead of BES as in other parts of the world. The reason for the popularity of BlackBerry in Indonesia can also be due to the fact that Indonesia operators are one of the first in the world to introduce prepaid services including daily and weekly rates as cheap as Rp5000 (by XL) per day which is around USD 0.55 per day for unlimited BIS package. Other cheaper options include the "lite" package where subscribers can opt for chatting with push email service or chatting with browsing services for as low as USD 0.30 per day. Other BIS operators apart from XL in Indonesia include Telkomsel, Indosat, Axis and Three Indonesia. This made it easily affordable for the younger generation Indonesian to adopt using the smartphone. BlackBerry handhelds costs about Rp2.4juta / USD 250 for the Curve 8530 model which compared to the iPhone price tag of Rp8jt / USD850 made BlackBerry the smartphone choice for many youths. With this tremendous growth in popularity of BlackBerry in Indonesia, Research in Motion (RIM) has decided to set up several service centers in Indonesia. Bobby Leong, writes for the Blackberry Indonesia Community portal and administers the Blackberry Indonesia Forum offering tips and tricks for the Blackberry smartphones. Download Blackberry applications, games and themes at BerryIndo.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bobby_Leong Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4569994 |
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