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Thousand Islands National Park is one of the representatives of the marine nature conservation area in Indonesia is located approximately 45 km north of Jakarta.

There are 78 small islands with large-altitude not more than three meters above sea level, And all the group of islands reefs.

In hundreds of years ago, coral islands that form in the animal colony of the dead coral. This colony was initially grown on the shallow sea floor, and the upper layer of the surface and experienced weathering. Then on the land the rock, growing pioneer species of shrubs, some species of trees and land there. The land is on islands are not the same as land consisting of land. Likewise, the plant and its animal wealth.

If you’re in Jakarta and need to take short vacation, there’s many place to go. But this time i’ll guide you to go to Thousand islands, Jakarta. There are thousands ways to reach Thousand Islands. From Tangerang, you can go to Tanjung Pasir. From there lived in a boat to untung jawa island, there’s famous “sukun” chips with affordable costs. Or can directly chartered boat to the rambut island and the islands archeology.

From the North Jakarta, Ancol Marina to be exact Scout Island you can take boat tours to the Thousand Islands. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours. Or climb aboard the Dolphin fast Trans Jakarta. Want a cheaper there’s once-daily ferry from the pier 21 Ancol. Time course longer approximately 3.5 hours. From Tanjung Priok to have Grill Island marine transportation twice a week. Every day was also held Saturday sea journey with jet foil, approximately 1 hour. With a trip like this will add to the experience your Thousand Islands tour.

If you like adventure, leaving all of the Muara Angke. From this place, you can ride ‘motorcycles sea’, ie a wooden ship that serves as a public transport from Muara Angke sea leaving at 7 am to Scout Island, approximately 3.5 hours. It could also be from Muara Karang to Scout Island. Perhaps this is the Thousand Islands tour.

If the purpose fishing, you can rent a timber ship in Muara Angke or Scout Island. Rent per ship depending on the location of the waters and the island destination. The fee can be negotiable.

some interesting objects:

Pramuka island, Semak Daun island , Kelapa island and Panggang island : Seeing the turtle breeding, animal observation and marine tourism.

Pramuka island, Opak island, Karang Congkak island : Wreck diving sinking ship.

Panjang island, Putri island, Pelangi island and Perak island : Marine tourism which managed by the private sector.

Semut island, Karang Congkak island, Karang Kroja island, Kotok Besar island, Kotok Kecil island and Gosong Laga island : for diving and snorkeling.

Pramuka island, panggang island : marine ornamental fishes

Turin is a beautiful and well organized city surrounded by Alps in northern Italy. It is the capital city of Piedmont region. It is home for FIAT automobiles and football clubs like Juventus and Torino FC. The city is rich with history, culture, heritage and natural beauty. There are many  art galleries, museums, castles, restaurants, piazzas in the city. It was also the first capital of Italy.

Main Attractions:
1) Museo Egizio: This is the second largest Egyptian museum in the world. It is located near the center of the city.

2) Mole Antonelliana: It is the landmark of the city. Now it is known as national museum of cinema. This building is the tallest museum in the world. It is 548 feet long and started building in 1863. This is located near the city center.
3) Palazzo Reale: This was a royal palace of House of Savoy, was built is seventh century. Now this museum of House of Savoy. This is known as center point of Turin city.
4) Palazzo Madama: This is the city museum of ancient art. Located beside palazzo reale.

5) Castello del Valentino: This was the castle of Royal house of Savoy. This is located in Valentino Park.

6) Reggia di Venaria Reale: This is beautiful and grand royal residence. It is surrounded by beautiful royal garden. Now it is a museum. Venaria is about 10 kms from Turin city.
7) Parco del valentine: This is the beautiful and big park on the bank of river Po. There is a museum Borgo e Rocco medievale. There are two castles and one beautiful fountain in the park.

Piazza vittorio : It is the 17th century style largest plaza in Europe. It is located on the bank of river Po. There are shopping areas, restaurants around this place.

Places To go near the city:

1) Bardonecchia: This is a mountain valley located 90 kms from Turin city near the French border. This place is famous for snowboarding and winter games.

2) Milan: The major Italian city is about 120 kms from Turin.
3) Aosta valley: It is also another alpine valley about 67kms from Turin.

Foods:
Chocolates and Wine are very famous in Turin. There are local chocolates called as Gianduiotto. Piedmonte wines are produced here locally.

Transportation:
GTT is the metropolitan transport corporation for Torino. There are different travel passes available for 19-35 euros. This is extremely beneficial for tourists. Transportation and much entry to museum are free with these cards.