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issue JuLY 2011
SILK ROADBetween history and today
Tana TorajaSelayar Island
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12 Silk Road Treacherous Footstep
22 Rooftop Of The World TIBET
28 Adventure in Style, On the Trans Siberian Express
VOYAGES 28
TREASURE
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62 Herawati Diah
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74 Powder Room
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72 Celebrating of Masculinity in nadam festival
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36 A MARVELOUS Journey into Toraja Land
42 The Secrets Of Selayar, Sulawesi
50 Cubadak Island The Paradise of South
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e are Celebrating a journey into the magnificent
jewels of Asia; starting from somewhere in China goes
through India at the end, including to Mongolia, Tibet and
up north to Siberia. - It is every the real traveler’s dream
to deal with! As well as having unforgettable experiences
by getting in touch with something narrow and uncommonly splendid that
we couldn’t find in our own homeland. Unfortunately most of us have tons of
responsibilities that can’t just be neglected. As such – Travel Addict has been
brought to the best of discovering articles all about the Silk Road on this July
issue which is very up-close and truthful.
With these incredible things put you up to the maiden voyage onto the eastern
part of the Silk Routes that has been chosen to be our main theme as well as
the local treasures; it occurred to us that people would like to get a taste of
what exotic Asia offers. Through our high quality coverage on every articles and
lifestyle, Travel Addict magazine aims at adding a touch of prestige and glamour
to any scenes around them.
All the glitz is continuing onto our path to complete the objective journeys until
something beyond what they’ve couldn’t visualise by words. In the midst of it all,
the Travel Addict Magazine team would like to wish all of loyal readers always
having cheerfulness and keeping it addict!!
Cordially
Vembry Dwitama
Editor in Chief
EDITOR’S NOTE
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Cover Story
Monastro Sakya, Tibet
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VOYAGES
SILK ROADTreacherous Footstep - Retraching One If The
Words Most Chalengging Ancient Routers
Night Scene Of Tang Paradise Xian
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Bazelik Dessert
Toyoq, Turfan
Everest
Lehpalace historic town
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Himalayan Monastry
China Tibet Tchorten
Altai’s border
Camels on the Desert
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Skycrapers Zhangyeroad
Himalayas at Gokyo
Terracota
Kalyan
Goat tibet
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Night at Potala Palace
Prayer Wheels
Erdaoqiao Urumqi
Taj Mahal
Kangri Pass
Mutoq Turpan
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VOYAGES
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TIBETRooftop of the world
Jiyaguan Greatwall
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Tibetan Monastery The Kora Around
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POTALA PALACE
Lhasa - The Land of Gods
Tibetan Monastery
Tibetan Monastery
Tibetan Monastery
Stairs to Potala Palace, Lhasa
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Jokhang Temple
Climate
Culinary
Religius Festivity, Lhasa - Tibet
Jokhang Temple
Stone House
Fresh Chapati
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Adventure In style, On The Trans Siberian Express
Trans Siberian
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Railway Line
Lake Baikal Trans Siberian
Irkutsk The House of Architect
The Train Siberian Swiftly Moving
Suvorov Monument
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Market Square, Siberia
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Indonesia
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Indonesia is a huge, mysterious archipelago of disparate islands and cultures. It is impossible to summarise. With over 238 million
people, it is the 4th most populous nation on earth. Travel opportunities are many and various. Sparkling seas teeming with life, soaring
volcanoes, never-ending coastline and cultural wonders all await the intrepid traveller. Here, there even be dragons!
1.) Indonesia is more of a continent than a country
Indonesia is big. Very big. It covers a territorial area of over 5
million square kilometers. Look at it on the map and you will
see that the distance between Banda in the west and Irian
Jaya in the east makes it as wide as South East Asia itself.
It is so big that any consideration of the land, the population,
the geography, the marine life, the cuisine, the religious
beliefs and the economy of Indonesia can only be done by first
separating it into its regions.
2.) The population is incredibly diverse
With a country so enormous, it is no wonder that there is
a wide spread of people. However given the landmass is
fragmented into so many islands, the diversity of the people
should come as no great surprise. However, it is endlessly
surprising. If you put into a room a typical Jakartan, a Bajau
from Sulawesi, a Papuan and a Timorese you wouldn’t believe
they all live under the one flag.
3.) Some flavours may not be your cup of tea
Coffee and tea are big in Indonesia with some of the coffee
from Java, Aceh and Sumatra gaining a reputation worldwide.
Most unusual is probably the very expensive Kopi Luwak
whose beans must go through the intestines of Asian
Palm Civets to have removed the bitterness. From this
faeces comes coffee that sells for a fortune in Europe and
elsewhere. So ‘it’ not only happens. It sells.
4.) Indonesia is at the heart of the world’s marine
biodiversity
The coral triangle, the world’s most bio-diverse region of sea
includes Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon islands,
the East of Borneo and the Philippines. Mostly that means
Indonesia. It is believed this is where life in the sea began.
It is home to 76% of the world’s coral species , 37% of the
world’s fish species and a high level of endemism. It is little
wonder that so many places in Indonesia are of interest to
conservationists and scuba divers alike; places such as
Bali, Raja Ampat, Komodo and North Sulawesi.
5.) The Spice islands of Indonesia were once traded for New
York
In 1667 the Treaty of Breda was signed, bringing an end to
Dutch - English hostilities over the coveted Spice islands
in Indonesia’s Banda Sea. It transpired to be a hugely
significant moment in history, as the agreement was based
around a property swap of the then English Run Island with
the then Dutch New Amsterdam - Manhattan, New Jersey and
Delaware Estuary. So New Amsterdam became New York.
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A Marvelous Journey into Toraja Land
Toraja House Architectures
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Swakopmund German Colonial Architecture
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Children of Toraja House
The Magnifacent Acquired Motivie Patern of Toraja House
Leno’s the Graves Stone Statues
The Face of Tau Tau’s Statue
Chinhoyi Caves
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Fact File
1. Tana Toraja: 328 kms North of Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia (Driving
time Approx 8-10 hrs).
2. Accommodation: Toraja Heritage Hotel – 160 room 4 star hotel
3. Car and Tours: Tour Guide, Car Rental and Land Arrangements Contact
Bapak Sada (+62) 812 422-2800. [email protected]
4. Funerals: Prime Funeral Season – after harvest in July to October,
however funerals occur year-round.
The Megalithic Stones of Toraja
“Rambu tuka” Funeral CeremonyBuffalo Fighting in Tana Toraja
The Graves stone in Tana Toraja
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“Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again
in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey” – Pat Conroy
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One of the secrets of visiting Selayar is discovering how to get there. The very fact it takes nine bumpy hours
overland to reach this unspoilt, idyllic, tropical sea gypsy paradise, makes this little known tucked away treat in
the South of Sulawesi a pleasure. Places that are this far removed from the trappings of mainstream tourism lead
you on a discovery: an adventurous travel experience that is truly unique.
Selayar Island is eighty kilometres long and teeming with rainforest, white sandy beaches and sits in the Asian
coral triangle. The clear blue waters and scattering of twenty-one small islands and atolls make for perfect
snorkelling and diving opportunities, opening up a world of colourful corals, huge sponges, sea fans, turtles,
dugongs, rays, tuna, parrot fish – the variety and proliferation of this underwater sea adventure is virtually
unsurpassed in the world.
Words by Stephanie Brookes Photos by David Metcalf
The View of Selayar Island Resort
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Flores Sea
Sea Gypsies and Master Boat BuildersThe Beach and Coconut trees
The Beach View
The Sand Walk
The Side View
Smiling Selayar Children
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Beautiful View at Selayar Island
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Getting There
Where to Stay
Annual Event of Takabonerate Island Festival
If the nine-hour journey overland by car and local ferry
sounds a little too challenging, there is an alternative. There
is a direct flight, which takes 45 mins from Makassar to
Selayar. SMAC is an air charter service and operates this
route. On boarding the plane each passenger is handed
a pilot-like headset with huge orange earmuffs. This
definitely helps to soften the deafening sound of the noisy
twin propeller plane. The Internet states, “SMAC air has
no scheduled services”, so it’s safe to say it’s unreliable.
Travelers have to book a flight well in advance and even then
there is no guarantee that SMAC will hold the seat.
The airport strip on Selayar sits between the main town
of Benteng and a series of small stilted villages. The runway
is part of the main road which links village to village and
when a plane is due (three times a week at present) a red fire
truck can be seen hurtling out on the runway, siren blaring
alerting all motorbikes, cars and trucks that a plane is coming.
This is really not a problem because the propeller plane is
deafeningly loud. The real purpose of the shiny red fire truck’s
warning system seems to be a noise alert to clear the goats
off the runway.
If you want a canopy of coconut palms, a pure white sandy
beach and a hammock, then sunset can be viewed from a
delightful spot, The Selayar Island Resort, only nine kilometres
from Benteng. The resort features beautifully appointed
beachfront bungalows and runs small group dives for entry
level beginners through to advanced, technical dives. The open
plan restaurant offers both Indonesian and international cuisine
served with a warm smiles in a comfortable, friendly and very
casual atmosphere. At sunset, it is a pleasure to watch the
evening sky dance with the orange and red hues, then as full
bodied as your signature “sunset sangria cocktail”, you can
sit back and watch the sky deepening into a blend of rich reds
and vivid purples. As the sun drops behind the horizon it is a
sensational moment to savour - of blending of the colours of
nature.
Selayar Island has hosted the The Takabonerate Island
Expedition since 2009. The festival is held in October every
year. Highlights of the festival includes an International
Fishing Competition (open to everyone), a Cultural Festival
featuring music and dance from the 23 different regencies of
Sulawesi and an Underwater Exhibition, including 300 naval
divers competing in technical dive techniques. The lasting
memories of spending time in Selayar Island, a charming
friendly and remote place will live with you, every time you
close your eyes.
The Sunset at Selayar
The resort pathway
The Annual Takabonerate Island Culture Festival
Sunset view at the pier
The Livingroom
The Room
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TREASURE
CUBADAK ISLANDTHE PARADISE OF THE SOUTH
This one of the nature concealed beauties of Indonesia’s treasure is completely surrounded by a coral reef and in
the sea live innumerable varieties of coloured reef fishes. As the distance between the island and Sumatra is only
a few miles, it is completely free of waves which is quite heavenly leisure on earth.
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The Cubadak’s restaurant view from the Pier
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How to get there
Cubadak pier view
Paradiso Village
The Cubadak Village
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Natural versus Modern
Do (s) & Don’t (s)
Overwater - Bungalow
The overwater bungalows view from above
Overwater - Building
The View of Cubadak Island
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Siti Latifah Herawati DiahSpecial envoy in Culture and Tourism
Q: Problem of tourism in Indonesia often makes us, as
people who are active in tourism sector, very tired. And
how do you think about it as a person who is active in
conserving Indonesian cultures? What kind of challenges
you are facing in managing the foundation which is
engaged in Indonesia’s culture partners?
A: I’m actually a nationalist that means that I have desire
and am willing that my country is known in the worldwide
so that it can attract many tourists from overseas coming
to Indonesia. Then, I have also been interested in tourism
sector when I accompanied my husband in Bangkok, as
the ambassador of Thailand in the 60’s. Indeed, Thailand
is an interesting country with its temples and the coastal
town Puket but Indonesia, in fact, more interesting. As you
know, we have a lot of interesting places and cultural traces
to visit than Thailand. When I have lived in Thailand in
1964-1965, I saw there were many tourists from American,
Australia visiting Thailand. I wondered how it could
happen. Apparently Thailand already had hotels to stay
meanwhile Indonesia were still busy by building Hotel
Indonesia. In one week you can see and visit all tourist
places in Thailand. After coming back from Thailand I was
more and more interested in advancing tourism sector in
Indonesia. By that moment, my husband and I had a big
house in Jakarta which was located on intersection that we
finally decided to renovate and use it as a hotel named Arya
Duta. It was the first hotel considered as the best one by
Indonesian people. Thus, I concluded that infrastructures
really have important role-play in our tourism so we can
compete with Thailand and other countries.
Q: What was the first viewpoint made you and your
friends found this culture partners foundation?
A: Our will to conserve Indonesian cultures have made
us found this foundation. By protecting our culture it
can attract tourists to visit Indonesia which has influence
over our national cultures. Thus, don’t let us have no our
own traditional clothes and be unable to appreciate the
cultural heritage etc. So, the founders are Rahmi Hatta,
Yati Sulaiman, Rita Abdurrahman, Iwan Tirta and some
other friend and I. We all are in a group of eight. We used
to having a form of protecting the Indonesia culture that
was Seni Budaya Indonesia / Indonesia Art and Culture
but it doesn’t exist anymore. We also have another form
that is now called Lingkar Budaya Indonesia / Indonesia
Band of Cultures. Lingkar Budaya is formed by the Late
Fuad Hasan, Prof Tuti Herati, Prof Eddy Sediawati, Drs
Nunu Supardi, Avi Arifin Siregar, Susrina Sanyoto S, Nani
Sutrisno, Djaffar Assegaf. It is different with Mitra Budaya
/ Culture Partners. Culture Partners has some programs
such as, organizing events at the Temple of Borobudur but
in Lingkar Budaya we have another goal, it is urging the
government to separate culture with tourism.
Q: Why has it to be separated?
A: In the past culture used to be under Ministry of Culture
and Education. That was just right. But culture and tourism
are now under one department. That is Ministry for Tourism
and Culture. We think the minister just focuses on tourism.
He pays less attention for culture sector. Therefore we urge
the government to consider separating it. Well, tourism is
different with culture. Tourism is to selling and culture is to
conserve and protect. But, anyhow, from culture sector you
can also sell it that called arts. Such as art of painting, art of
dancing, sculpture, local languages, soap opera, etc.
Q: How far is your effort to separate the two sectors?
A: So far we have sent mails to the President, MPR /
People’s Consultative Assembly and others, such as political
parties. Some political parties agree to separate it but some
don’t. However, I think culture is more important than
tourism because Indonesia has more culture traces than
tourism.
Q: Not without the point of view of tourism that also
related to culture, what has to do to push our culture coming
to the surface considering that the culture, by the present, is
ground down with acculturation and globalization?
A: So, at first infrastructures must be provided well and
facilities are available as well, such as clean restrooms, hotels
for example; hotel in Komodo Island. So far I knew the
related parties show less interest in that matter. As you
know, with all of that we can attract tourists easily to come
to Indonesia.
Q: As we know, conserving cultures is part of tourism
and can become one of cultural tourism destinations. So,
what do you think to organize it better and make it more
attractive for tourists? What has to do?
A: A lot of efforts we have done for it, also done by group
of film artists and culture artists and they still have a
participation in protecting and introduce the cultures, such
as introducing our traditional puppets (wayang orang,
wayang kulit, wayang kulit). Therefore, we must appreciate
their efforts who introduce it to the International. What is
more there is a gamelan group whose players are westerners.
It is one of efforts of making our culture more attractive
besides infrastructures.
Q: Once again to make it clear, why has culture to be
separated with tourism?
A: Because it is just different and from the beginning we
have founded this foundation is to focus on culture sector
which has more aspects to conserve and protect and also has
influence on tourism sector.
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ADDICTORIAL
ETIHAD AIRWAYS NAMED“MIDDLE EAST’S LEADING AIRLINE”
The ceremony took place at the Armani Hotel Dubai in the Burj
Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, setting the scene for a hugely
successful evening for Etihad. The Abu Dhabi-based airline also
received the Middle East’s Leading Airline First Class award, Middle
East’s Leading Cabin Staff award and Middle East’s Leading Airline
In-flight Entertainment award. Etihad Airways won four titles at the
annual World Travel Awards ceremony for the Middle East, held early
this month, including the coveted title of the Middle East’s Leading
Airline.
As voted by 213,000 travel industry professionals from around
the world, the World Travel Awards’ spotlight the best in travel
regionally and globally. Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief
Commercial Officer, said: “It is truly an honour to win Leading Airline
for the Middle East. Our home market is extremely important to
Etihad, so I am especially pleased to be recognised by our guests
and peers from the region in this way.“We continually aim to deliver
exceptional service and superior product and to receive this award
demonstrates that the airline industry and our guests believe we are
consistent in doing so. I hope this award encourages more and more
customers to fly with the best.”
The award for Middle East’s Leading First Class Airline recognises
Etihad’s Diamond First class suites, which feature a luxurious Poltrona
Frau leather seat that converts to a fully flat bed, a large wood-
finished table, Arabic-styled sliding doors offering complete privacy,
a 23-inch personal entertainment screen, a personal wardrobe with
mirror, and four individual lighting options with dimmers, in-seat power
points and USBs. The First class cabin also includes a spacious and
comfortable changing room. The ‘Inspired Service’ concept was a
key reason behind Etihad winning the title of Middle East’s Leading
Cabin Staff. The concept was developed across all cabins to ensure
that each passenger receives a personalised and attentive service,
tailored to individual requirements, during the flight.
In what has been an exciting week for Etihad, the airline’s service
was also praised at the Business Travel Awards, where it received the
award for Best Cabin Crew. With this title win, Etihad is now the only
airline to represent the Middle East region in these categories at the
global World Travel Awards held in London later in the year, where
the best of the world compete.
The office, to be opened between June and September, will
focus on stimulating Indonesia outbound traffic to destinations
beyond Seoul by dangling various incentives. For example, if
an agent sends a group which comprises at least 80 per cent
Muslim travelers, KTO will give a subsidy of 10,000 won (US$8.90)
per person, which the agent can use for food or performance
expenses. Speaking to agents yesterday, KTO Singapore and
Indonesia director Steve Yong said: “Last year we saw a record
number of 95,239 arrivals (from Indonesia) or a 17% increase
over 2009.
This year, we are targeting to achieve 110,000 arrivals.
In terms of arrivals, Indonesia currently ranks fifth in South-east
Asia after Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia.
Young, however, projected that arrivals from Indonesia would
surpass those from Singapore in two to three years. The amount
Indonesians spend per visit is also higher than Singaporeans and
the Japanese, according to Young. He told to the press that
“With Indonesia’s economy growing more than six per cent last
year and this year, we see bigger potential for growth of the top
and middle-class travelers.”
The Visit Korea Committee is pushing ahead with an
ambitious plan to attract 10 million visitors in 2011 through the
The Visit Korea Committee Launches Korean Tourism Office in Jakarta
promotion of four special festivals to be held in conjunction
with regional governments nationwide. Periodic special sales
promotions targeting major markets such as Japan, China and
Southeast Asia are set to be rolled out as part of the event
promotions, utilizing the existing overseas networks of the Korea
Tourism Organization. Recently, Korea International Travel
Mart (KITM) has been successfully held on June 1st with travel
professionals from all over the world. As the 2nd of its occasion,
Korea International Travel Mart for this year has reaffirmed
its position as the springboard for promoting Korea tourism
products.
Throughout the duration of the Visit Korea Year Campaign
(2010-2012), the Visit Korea Year Committee is involved in joint-
marketing efforts with the organizing committees for such events
as the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011, 2011 Formula
1 Korean Grand Prix, Jeju’s bid to become one of the New 7
Wonders of Nature, Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea and Pyengchang’s
bid to become an Olympic host in 2018. The synergy that
results from such collaborations, as well as the incentives and
promotions being offered are expected to play a large role
in creating worldwide awareness in Korea as an international
travel destination.
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Kylie Minouge’s The Aphrodite Tour Live in Jakarta, 27th June 2011 @ Sentul International
Convention Center, Indonesia.
After weeks of anticipation, I can say that the wait,
money, long drive and damn traffic were all worth it!
However this did not hinder the success of the show
in the least. I consider this a true testament to the
capabilities of Kylie as a performer. Famous for scene-
stealing costumes and themed acts, Ms. Minogue’s
Aphrodite tour did not disappoint. Ascending from the
floor in the aforementioned clam shell, Kylie opened
with the title track from her 2010 album, “Aphrodite.”
Her screaming fans smiled adoringly as she embraced
her inner goddess. She went on to cover “The One”
and ”Wow” from her last studio album, X. Only Kylie can
grace the stage riding a chariot carried by six scantily
clad men singing “I Believe In You.” And then Kylie
turned up the heat with “Cupid Boy.” Wearing a Moulin
Rouge-inspired black feather gown and top hat, she
played to her gay fan base with aerial cupids flying.
She continued with her back-up singers with-”Spinning
Around”. Then she pulled out the chairs for mimic the
video choreography of her smash dance hit, “Get Outta
My Way” Such a blast, Ms. Minogue. She knows how to
pull out all the stops. Other favorite moments included a
slowed down, sexy rendition of “Slow,” off Body Language.
Kylie is surrounded by her burlesque female dancers
and feather fans. So sultry and sexy until she kicked it
up a notch to a throbbing dance beat. More hotness
followed with “Confide In Me” and ”Can’t Get You Out of
My Head” and “In My Arms”. But it was “Looking For an
Angel” off Aphrodite that got me excited, including three
hot angels (aka male dancers) who ascend from behind
the stage and I loved it.
Rounding out the night, she performed “Love at First
Sight” mashed up with “Can’t Beat the Feeling” and her
only ballad of the night, “If You Don’t Love Me - Slightly
pandering I think as it triggered, “Kylie, we love you!” from
everyone in the hall. Toward the end, Kylie loosened up
and appeared with Big blond hair, Daisy Dukes and coat that
looked like vintage Muppet.“Better the Devil You Know”
pursued, and then it was request time. “The Locomotion”
I definitely felt lucky and really interact with the crowd.
Before the encore, she got everyone’s hands up with her
latest single,”Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)”. I felt
the love. She returned with my favorite Kylie song, “On a
Night Like This”. She ended it with the sensual and sexual
hits “All The Lovers”.
Notes: Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the concert
for me was to learn just how great of a stage performer Ms.
Minogue really is. She was completely in her element on
the stage, not only in terms of executing positioning and
choreography, but in addressing the audience and making
them feel included. She would constantly request that the
house lights be turned on so she could scope out the crowd
and she seemed so genuinely happy that so many fans turned
out for what must have been a big gamble of a show on her
team’s end.
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On this behalf a great fabulous moment, Travel Addict has
been chosen directly to become a fully supporting Media
Partner for such as the big International event called
Fashion TV – Bikini beach Party of the year. It was a Stunning
an exclusive and the most anticipated 16 hours non-stop
bikini pool party has just arrived at Lagoi Bintan Island,
Indonesia. This hilarious event of Fashion TV and F Vodka
conjunction with Nirwana Gardens Resort has been held
successfully without any words could describes. Anything
goes to white, saucy and sexy are surely a dress code what
we have to wear for the event. A marvelous pool’s scenery
of Nirwana GardensResort has been glamorous set up with
a touch of modernity and it became a huge dance floor
area and runway fashion show to bring all party people
to the newest dancing revolution by an International DJ-
Glen Morrison –Armada as a lead, as well as many great
local talents DJs and MC from Jakarta, Singapore, Yogya,
Bandung and Batam. Also it has had includes a bikini show
by The Valentino secret and performances by bunch of
top international sexy models were totally kicking off the
crowds and the atmosphere! Oh well - as the sun sets and
the party continue into the night until we met the sunrise
for the next day.
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Overlooking the South China Sea, 61 luxuriously appointed
villas are built into the forested slopes above a secluded bay. All
villas feature a king-sized four-poster bed, ensuite bathroom and
sunken baths. Each Pool Villa is equipped with a private sundeck
and swimming pool that overlook the sea.
Banyan Tree Bintan Situated at Tanjong Said on a secluded
bay on the northwest tip of Bintan island, Indonesia, about
45-minutes from Singapore or Batam via high-speed catamaran/
Ferry, followed by a 10-minute drive to the resort.
Natural Inspired by the traditional fishing villages on Bintan
island, villas are built on stilts. Rather than protecting them from
the sea, these stilts preserve the towering 100-year-old trees
lining the hillside promontory, as well as big boulders on the
rugged coastline. As a result, villas soar above the ground on
platforms, giving a delightful tree-top experience as well as an
invaluable experience being closer to nature. For more info dial:
+62 770 693 100
Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia
Club Med Bintan Island a Jewel dedicated to
Golf & Relaxation
Club Med Bintan Island, featuring the most beautiful beach
of Bintan, is set against a backdrop of white sandy beaches
and lush green palm trees on the warm water’s edge of
the South China Sea. This destination is perfect for a quiet
getaway, a romantic interlude, quality time with your family,
or an incentive trip with business partners and associates. It
is Singapore’s closest attraction, Bintan, is the largest of 3,200
islands in the Riau Archipelago and the third largest of 33
provinces in Indonesia. Located just 45 kilometres south-
east of Singapore, the strategic location, excellent facilities,
fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute
to its success as an international leading destination for
both business and pleasure. Bintan is easily accessible via a
55-minute ride on a high speed catamaran from Singapore’s
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal or Ferry Terminal at Batam centre.
Spearheading Club Med Bintan Island’s interior design as well
as other Club Med resorts such as Club Med Kabira and Sahoro
in Japan is French Designer, Ms Delphine Leon. “We stayed
away from the Balinese style and the traditional resort which
ties in with the image of Club Med, for this high fortress, in the
pure shapes, natural fibres and yet very modern design.”
With the Club Med concept, guests have the freedom of
doing almost everything on their holiday. Exciting sports and
recreational facilities are available for guests who enjoy active
sports such as archery, yoga, windsurfing and snorkelling. Club
Med also offers swimming and fitness facilities and its very own
private white sand beach to relax.
Golf enthusiasts have the luxury of playing at the Ria Bintan Golf
Club, located just next to Club Med. The Ria Bintan Golf Club
has been awarded: Best Golf Course in Indonesia - 2003 - 2007
- Winner (4 consecutive years). Best Championship Course in
Asia 2007 - 4th Runner up. Best Clubhouse in Asia 2007 - 6th
Runner up. Nature lovers can enjoy a range of excursions such
as the Mangrove Discovery Tour, South Bintan Heritage Tour and
Tanjung Uban Town Exploration.
All Inclusive Holiday
For booking or info enquires please contact your preferred travel agent or direct contact to (+6221) 3983 4400
(+62) 878 777 0 888 – Email : [email protected]
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Festival Rajutan Indonesia 2011 , 16 – 17
Jul Museum Bank Mandiri - Jakarta Kota
Jogja Craft Expo 2011 , 5 – 10 Jul
2011. ATRIUM AMBARUKMO PLAZA –
YOGYAKARTA - INDONESIA
Surabaya Grand Fair 2011 , 1-10 Jul
2011 , GRAND CITY SURABAYA ( EAST
JAVA – INDONESIA )
JEMBER FASHION CARNAVAL , 24 JULY
2011. EAST JAVA - INDONESIA
Seven Nights Seven Sunsets
RockBar, Bali ( 1 July - 31 July 20011)
Sail Wakatobi - Belitung, July -
August 2011
International Eco-Tourism Bussiness
Forum, Makasar 15 - 19 October 2011
Arabian Night Food Fest 2011, 5 – 21
AUG. SUMMARECON KELAPA GADING ,
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Baliem Valley Festival,
Papua ( 5 - 12 Aug 2011 )
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