Category Archives: Nature

Sunrise over a Lombok beach

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Sekolah Victory Plus

Novotel Hotel overlooking Mandalika Beach, just a few kilometres up the road from Kuta, Lombok is a quiet, but nice upmarket resort/hotel. With a private view of quiet Mandalika beach it is a lovely place to enjoy some picturesque sunrises. 

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Nami Island, Korea

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Sekolah Victory Plus

Nami Island is roughly 65km from Seoul in the middle of a human made lake, Cheongpyeong Lake in the Han River. It is small island with many theme gardens, stages, statues and even several exhibition halls and lodgings. It has … Continue reading →

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Sanur Beach in Bali

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Sekolah Victory Plus

Sanur, on the west coast of Bali, is a relaxed and very pleasant place to stay. You can just wander up and down the beach, watch the guys kite surfing, see the traditional boats and there’s plenty of small cafes … Continue reading →

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Thunder Storm at Tanjung Lesung

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Sekolah Victory Plus

If you can hear it, fear it. If you can see it, flee it!                                                     … Continue reading →

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Lumpini Park in Bangkok

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Sekolah Victory Plus

Lumpini Park in Bangkok is a welcome green retreat from the hustle and bustle of the traffic that is the Big Mango. It is approximately 142 acres in size (360 rai in Thai). There is an artificial lake, complete with … Continue reading →

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Conservation: Releasing Hawkesbill Turtles into the wild at Sunset

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sekolah Victory Plus

The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in its genus. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Pacific subspecies. Human fishing practices … Continue reading →

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Bogor Botanical Gardens, a peaceful respite

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sekolah Victory Plus

Kebun Raya Bogor or the Bogor Botanical Gardens are an excellent and reasonably well maintained botanic gardens in Bogor, an hour south of Jakarta housing more than 15,000 species of plants and trees, including the disgustingly smelly and large Amorphophallus titanum, Rafflesia arnoldii and Rafflesia padma. They cover … Continue reading →

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Scenic waterfall in Kuningan, Central Java

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Sekolah Victory Plus

Nearby Kuningan is a beautiful and rather scenic waterfall. The road is somewhat tricky to get to, perhaps 20-30 minutes via a local Angkot and then you will need to walk another 15 minutes through the park to get there, … Continue reading →

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Hang Gliding in Byron Bay

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Sekolah Victory Plus

There’s a number of places in Byron Bay that offer to teach you hang gliding or allow you to experience the thrill of flying via a tandem flight. Expect to pay $100-$150 depending on how long and who with. Obviously … Continue reading →

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Biking around Lake Maninjai, West Sumatra

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sekolah Victory Plus

A short distance away from Bukkittinggi in West Sumatra there’s a lovely volcano lake called Lake Maninjai in which you could bicycles and ride around this lake (70kms). Here is the number of a place with accommodation – no doubt … Continue reading →

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