Archive for the ‘Indonesia’ Category
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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See this article about Misool Eco Resort, published in the UK's Guardian newspaper at the end of March.
Learn more about Misool Eco Resort and the exceptional diving there.
Interested to see for yourself? Contact Symbiosis Expedition Planning.
Posted in Diving, Indonesia, Scuba Diving, Southeast Asia | 1 Comment »
Friday, March 5th, 2010
We have added some scheduled, join-in departures for this great mountain bike ride through the volcanic island of Flores, eastern Indonesia. We have also managed to keep the costs down so no change from last year.
See here for update, or here for some pics from Tim Peterson & Louise Nielsen ...
Posted in Cycling, Indonesia, mountain biking, Southeast Asia | No Comments »
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Here are the first pictures in from Tim Peterson's and Lousie Neilson's moutain bike ride through the stunning Indonesian island of Flores.
Here is what they had to say about it...
Hi Christopher, Indonesia was fantastic. The trip went off without a hitch. The people, the cycling, the diving, the boat, all ...
Posted in Indonesia, mountain biking, Southeast Asia | 2 Comments »
Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Jakarta, Indonesia – Camera traps deep in the Sumatran jungle have captured first-time images of a rare female tiger and her cubs, giving researchers unique insight into the elusive tiger’s behaviour. Read more on the WWF website on this story.
Posted in Conservation, Indonesia, Wildlife | No Comments »
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
PADANG – A big search is underway in Sumatra to rescue victims of yesterday’s strong earthquake.
A second quake hit Sumatra at 8.52am local time this morning, hampering rescue efforts.
Indonesian authorities fear that the death toll will surge amid the ruins of scores of buildings.
At least 200 people are confirmed ...
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Tasik Personal Discover Experience
Dive 5 days, get the 6th dive day free
Stay 6 nights, get the 7th night free
Up to 18 boat dives/person
Unlimited shore diving during dive shop hours 715am – 5pm (No guide, buddy system only)
Welcome Beer or our sunset jetty bar specialty alcoholic cocktail
Get your Nitrox Course with ...
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
Here is a message from Rex Summer, founder of Force for the Forest, a non-profit conservation organisation in Indonesia fighting to preserve the rainforest and its invaluable ecosystem that supports rare species including orangutan, Sumtran Rhinoscerous and elephant, and Sumatran Tiger amongst much more. This is a message of hope ...
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Discover “a troupe of divers” at Tasik Ria & Tasik Divers
10 paid divers stay & dive, 11th and 12th divers stay and dive for free (16+ divers get a private boat too)
Unlimited shore diving during dive shop hours from 7.15am – 5pm (no guide, buddy system only)
Free Bucket of beer for ...
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Villa Amarik is located on the tiny island of Gili Terawangan, just off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia (one island east of Bali), and is renowned as one of the best dive spots within easy reach of Bali.
For anyone looking for a combination of great diving and exotic oriental ...
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
This extended offer is valid from only until 31st July 2010
Book 7 nights, pay only 6 nights
Book a 13 dives package, pay only 11 dives
or
Book 14 nights, pay only 12 nights
Book 24 dives package pay only 20 dives
For accompanying Non-Divers, the same offer for Room and Meal plan applies
THE ...
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Friday, June 5th, 2009
The best time of year to view the mighty Mola Mola... or sun fish... around the shores of Bali is rapidly approaching, and the best chance of all, as you may know, is just before or just after the Full and New Moons
So here are The Dates:
Jul 2009:
Full Moon: 05/07/09 ...
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Last month, filmmaker Shawn Heinrichs visited Misool Eco Resort to work on his documentary about the global shark fin trade. His story appeared on the front page of CNN.com on 11 Dec and included reference to Misool Eco Resort's efforts to combat it in their No-Take Zone. You can read the article ...
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Monday, November 17th, 2008
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi at 1:02 a.m. local time today, the U.S. Geological Survey said. One person was injured and buildings collapsed, Agence France-Presse reported.
The quake hit 135 kilometers (85 miles) northwest of the city of Gorontalo at a depth of ...
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Monday, October 6th, 2008
The first Asian beach Games will be held in Bali from October 18th until October 26th. Bali will become the venue of this international event which will see 45 countries participating with over 10,000 athletes, officials, media and volunteers all flocking to the Island of the Gods for this world ...
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