Makassar or formerly known as Ujung Pandang is the capital of South Sulawesi. Makassar is the biggest city in Sulawesi island and also the 5th biggest city in Indonesia with population around 1.7000.000 people. Because of it's location, it's easy to find flights to Makassar from Kalimantan, Java, Bali and easy to find flights to the eastern part of Indonesia. There are also...
Toraja was a name given by Buginese people to people that live in Toraja. It comes from two words, tau means people and riaja means uphills. Even now most of Torajanese are christian but they still practice the old belief system or "aluk to dolo".Most Torajanese live in Tana Toraja and North Toraja.Makale is the capital of Tana Toraja and Rantepao is the...
Samalona Island is one of many beautiful islands that located in Makassar strait. Samalona is around 6,9 km from Makassar, that's why it becomes a favourite place for local people on weekends. It has white sand beach and also good for snorkeling. Samalona Island Getting There Boat charter from dock in front of Fort Rotterdam There is no regular boat to Samalona island,...
Jeneponto is a regency located around 91 km from Makassar. It's a regency between Makassar and Bira beach, Bulukumba. This regency suddenly popular because of kitesurfing, but actually Jeneponto has other things to offer. Getting There Public transport from Mallengkeri terminal From Mallengkeri terminal, you can get a public car that goes to Jeneponto for Rp. 30,000. For you that want to visit...
Tana Toraja is one regency in South Sulawesi with Makale as the capital. It's famous not just because it's culture, but also with the beautiful nature. In 2008, North Toraja was officially created with Rantepao as it's capital. Most of the tourists will stay in Rantepao because it's strategic location. Rantepao is located around 314 km from Makassar. When to Get There The...