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Dip Your Toes Into That Cool Clear Water
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on February 1, 2015 | No Comments
Activity : Water Rafting
Location : Cianten, West Java
Trip : July 2014
“There are 3 rivers nearby Jakarta which famous for rafting, from Cicatih, Citarik, and Cisadane. For those who likes adventure & adrenaline rush, what if you were dared to jump into a raft and navigate your way through some of the most pumping waves and rapids Cianten River has to offer? Cisadane River has nice view along the river. One of the stream called The “Jeram Naga” or “Dragon Stream”, also offers the flow like dragon, wild and hard. We had to slalom, exactly like how dragon moves. We dared you to come and feel the roar of the Cisadane River beneath your whitewater raft – Photographed by Arienta Gita”
Underwater Secrets Never Rest in Peace
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on January 1, 2014 | No Comments
Activity : Scuba Diving
Location : Sangiang Island, West Java
Trip : August 2013
“You will get impression of life is so simple and peaceful when arrive in Sangiang Island. Livelihoods of the inhabitants consist mostly of collecting firewood as well as making charcoal and picking coconut. Beautiful and pristine beaches, coral reefs, forests, and mangroves are part of natural beauty in the island. Sangiang island is also home to various rare flora and fauna. From Cemara Laut (casuarina equisetifolia), Bayur (pterospermum javanicum), Ketapang (terminalia catappa), Lutung Ape (trchyptus auratus, Wild Cats (felis bengelensis), to Kuntul Berang (egretta sacra). The beauty of the underwater reveal an abundance marine life with various ornamental fish and colourful coral reefs as main attractions for the scuba divers. Even simply by snorkelling at the edge of the sea, without having to dive into the deep ocean, you can see various species of fish and marine habitat. We invite you to submerge yourself in the beauty of Sangiang Island – Photographed by Sergio K Rustan”
It Happened in Ambon
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on October 1, 2013 | No Comments
Activity : Scuba Diving
Location : Ambon
Trip : October 2013
“The Banda Islands are one of the Indonesia’s most popular destinations for divers. It attracts divers, sailors and cruise ships from around the world by its natural beauty. Experts and beginner divers will enjoy themselves here, as the diving spots vary from the shallow lagoon between Bandaneira and Gunung Api, to the vertical walls of Hatta Island. Blessed with wonderful weather, we experienced colourful trip to Banda islands. Visit Banda islands, while flights are not frequent, it’s really worth the wait. – Photographed by Andrew Lioe”
And We’re Currently Addicted To …
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on August 1, 2013 | No Comments
Activity : Water Rafting, Parasailing, Fish Flying & Snorkeling
Location : Bali
Trip : May 2013
“With travelling buddies around, Bali trip really sunnier than reality for Dian, Ronny and Ah Liung. They were giggling, cracking jokes and coming up with fun scream along their water sport activities. Bali trip really made them enjoy their single life, live life to the fullest and flourish adventure. What they see, the places they visit and the people they meet, help them discover more uniqueness of Bali. Just don’t talk about heaven if you’ve never been to Bali – Photographed by Ronny”
We’re More Than Making Friends Underwater
Posted in: Photoblog, Romantica, Sports & Adventure by admin on May 1, 2013 | No Comments
Activity : Pre-Wedding Photo Trip
Location : Thousand Island, Jakarta
Trip : April 2012
“We’ve been arranged pre-wedding photo trip for numerous times, but this is the first time for Arkhipelagos arranging trip that a little deeper than usual and completely different. Selvia is a certified diver and her obsession over underwater pre-wedding photo and scuba diving trip in Indonesia got her fiancee Willy Tjua scrambling for an expert guidance to assist their 2 in 1 request.
Through a friend, they get to know Arkhipelagos. We were having fun during underwater photo shoot session in Jakarta and scuba diving trip in Thousand Island. Of course Selvia enjoyed most being in the spotlight. We can’t get their photo session and scuba diving trip out of our mind as it’s still so fresh. They knew shooting in Indonesia meant a lot more than just shooting. And with Thousand Island’s clear water, sea creatures, beaches and vibrant scene, Thousand Island will become their favourite weekend getaway afterwards. – Photographed by Enriko M Sunanda”
And Then It Happened in Krakatoa
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on April 1, 2013 | No Comments
Activity : Scuba Diving
Location : Krakatoa, West Java
Trip : July 2012
“Mount Krakatoa; known as Gunung Krakatau is a volcanic island in Indonesia, belongs to the Pacific Ring of Fire. The eruption in 1883 is one of the biggest in history, produced unleashing huge tsunamis that killing more than 36,000 people and over two-thirds of the island destroyed. The giant waves from that eruption, rose up to 40 meters managed to reach the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, some 7,000 kilometres away. The explosion considered as the loudest sound ever heard up to 4,800 kilometres from its point of origin. Eruption happened again in 1927 and produced a new island called Anak Krakatau, or Child of Krakatoa. Anak Krakatau’s radius estimated to be 2 kilometres and rises up to a maximum height of 300 meters above sea level.
Beside trekking and climbing, diving in Krakatau also interesting. Krakatau underwater presents the divers with wide range of diving options from deep walls and towering pinnacles formed by past violent volcanic eruptions, to soft and hard coral coastal reefs and isolated coral cays. Schools of Moorish idols and other reef fish inhabit the area, and one occasionally sees reef white tip sharks. How does it sound? – Photographed by Andrew Lioe”
Tee Off to Bandung Golf
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on January 1, 2013 | No Comments
Activity : Golf Vacation
Location : Bandung & Sentul
Trip : July 2012
“Golfing in Indonesia gives Mr. Chow and his business partners a choice from playing in many different environments. This time they choose Bandung and Sentul that offers stunning views overlooking downtown in the distance and natural beauty. An unforgettable and ultimate experience to swing with great mountainous atmosphere. – Photographed by Enriko M Sunanda”
Scuba Kids
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on November 1, 2012 | No Comments
Activity : Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Beach
Location : Thousand Island, Jakarta
Trip : June 2012
“Thought scuba diving was only for Adults? Well, you don’t have to be an adult to experience underwater. Sign up, gear up and take on a new dimension about marine life and coral reef. Scuba Diving is really a safe, easy and fun sport that should be enjoyed by the whole family especially children nowadays. They don’t have to be super swimmers but should be comfortable in the water. That way works. This is how Santa Laurentia Jakarta Junior High School Students did to experience fantastic way to interact with marine life from learning scuba dive. We brought them learn new skills, gain confidence, experience fun scuba with the maximum depth in 6 feet and have interactive program through hawks-bill turtle conservation. Their underwater adventure begins with Arkhipelagos. – Photographed by Steven Lianel”
Scuba Duba Doo, Baby
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on October 1, 2012 | No Comments
Activity : Snorkelling, Scuba Diving
Location : Thousand Islands
Trip : August 2012
“Did you know that Indonesia has been hailed as the world’s best scuba diving destination with over 13,000 islands? It would probably take a lifetime to explore each one. That’s what made Desmond, Wee Yang and Bao Lin stash themselves away in a private island in Jakarta to learn scuba diving for its crystal clear waters, rich corals, and the bio-diverse marine.
Desmond, Wee Yang and Bao Lin are definitely awesome souls. With their zero experience joining this kind a trip before, they got super excited and dare for their first ever Discovery Scuba Dive trip. So far this has got to be the most enjoyable trip of the year we arranged, collaborate with Trisakti Tourism Diving Club Jakarta. Every session was so relaxed and hilarious. Heaven on earth! What else can we ask for? – Photographed by Hiu Danny Lim”
Awesomeness Does Come In Simple Way
Posted in: Photoblog, Sports & Adventure by admin on September 1, 2012 | No Comments
Activity : Paragliding, Flora & Fauna
Location : Puncak, Bogor
Trip : August 2012
“One of the reasons Arkhipelagos love arranging customised trip specially designed for small group, is we able together enjoy the countless adventure and to get to know the clients more, as well as the story about their family and friends. We feel so blessed whenever we could capture happy moments of our client’s holiday and let their friends witness the adventure through the pictures we documented.
This series is talk about Desmond, Wee yang and Bao Lin. We know their friends (Janis, Eujean and Cedric) way before. Janis, Eujean and Cedric went to Safari and did Paragliding 2 years back. And now it is Desmond, Wee Yang and Baoling turn. There’s so much to tell about them and we totally (heart) bringing them around. The really love being wacky, no pretence, and went all out to have fun even when they were about to touch down back in Singapore. Excited, hilarious and nervous in the same time were all about minutes before they flew at 10,000 feet above ground. But after the Tandem Master signal them to run and fly off from the hills, instantly they hit by the thrilling sensation of free flying like a bird and gliding weightlessly in the air.
Enjoy their photos in Puncak (Mountain Resort). And again apologise for the photos in this post are blurry. It is because our heart was thumping as we laughed so much and struggled to hold the camera (Hee, Excuses!). – Photographed by Dian Jelita”
