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adriansyah Says: Set on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean fort Marlborough is an interesting place to visit. Dating from 1714 and approached through massive walls, it is an impressive and well-maintained piece of history, reputedly the strongest fort constructed by the British in the east...
adriansyah Says: During the political struggles against Dutch colonial rule, Bengkulu was a home-in-domestic-exile for the Indonesian nationalist leader Soekarno (1939 – 1942) who later became the first president of Indonesia. During his stay in Bengkulu, Sukarno, who was an architect,...
The provincial museum of Bengkulu
adriansyah Says: The provincial museum, Musium Negeri Propinsi Bengkulu is located on Jl. Pembangunan – Padang Harapan, is worth a look. The museum features a large display of interesting traditional costumes, housing, implements, and other geological and archeological items. It is open...
Bak Mie Surabaya: Sampling some local dishes
adriansyah Says: A small and simple night warung (food stall) “Bak Mie Surabaya” serves tasty and cheap Indonesian dishes like fried rice, Magelangan, fried noodles, kwetiau, capacay. Mains from Rp. 11,000 to Rp. 13,000. The warung is clean and ideal for sampling some noodle dishes. There...
Sembam Ikan Marola: Try The Fresh Local Seafood
adriansyah Says: Seafood fans should head straight to the fine “Sembam Ikan Marola” on Jalan Pariwisata Pantai Berkas – Bengkulu (around 10 minutes walk from Horison hotel to Berkas beach). Marola serves a good range of local dishes, fresh drinks and tasty seafood at reasonable prices. It...
Bakso Arema Cak Brewok: The Best Bakso In Town
adriansyah Says: Travelers with a taste for tasty Javanese bakso (meatball soup) should head to Bakso Arema Cak Brewok on Jl. Mahakam Lingkar Barat – Bengkulu. Warung bakso Arema Cak Brewok is simple, clean, open air eatery serving excellent eastern Javanese meatball soup, cold soft drinks...
Some Nightlife Spots: Bengkulu By Night
adriansyah Says: There's really not much night life activity in Bengkulu city as the people are just being simple. But on every Saturday night, many young locals like to hang out in Tapak Paderi beach, fort Marlborough, Mega Mall Bengkulu, and Suprapto shopping center. Both of these places...
Getting Around Bengkulu By Angkot
adriansyah Says: A counter at the airport offers rental cars and taxis rides for Rp. 60,000 into downtown. Alternatively, walk down to the road in front of the terminal building to the main road and turn to your right as you exit the airport and then take a white public city transport...
adriansyah Says: Lion Air operates 3 times departure flights daily from Jakarta to Bengkulu (09:30, 13:30 & 17:15). Departure flights from Bengkulu to Jakarta (10:20, 15:00 & 18:20). You can book your flight through several convenient e-payment methods like online payment using your VISA or...
Mega Mall Bengkulu: One Stop Shopping
adriansyah Says: Mega Mall bengkulu (open Mon - Sun 10:00 to 22:00) is the biggest mall in town, located on Jalan K.Z. Abidin II Pasar Minggu, just a short walk from Suprapto shopping center. Most travelers needs can be found here. The surrounding area has a traditional market “Pasar Minggu”...
adriansyah Says: It’s a good idea to stock up on Rupiah before you go shopping in Bengkulu. There are a number of banks (MANDIRI bank, BCA bank, BRI bank, Danamon bank, BII bank, Buana bank) along Jalan S. Parman and Jalan Suprapto Bengkulu. Will change money and travelers checks, although...
Mini Market 88, Puncak, Enggano, El John etc: Suprapto Shopping Center
adriansyah Says: Suprapto shopping center (Mon - Sun 09:00 to 21:00) and Pasar Minggu are in the modern town center, which is connected to the old town area around Fort Marlborough by the straight Jl. A. Yani. Jl. is abbreviation of jalan which in English means street or road, sometimes...
adriansyah Says: This is the universal greeting given to foreigners regardless of whether the person who is addressed is male or female. The less advanced English students know only “Mister” and “how are you”, which they will enthusiastically "yell" at any foreign traveler many times.
The Traditional Wedding Clothes of Bengkulu
adriansyah Says: Wedding clothes for men include: blazer, songket fabrics looped to the waist, pants above the knee, over lapping necklaces, crown with ribbons (gunjai-gunjai). For women: baju kurung with songket fabrics, gunjai-gunjai, necklaces, bracelets on both hands. Material: silk,...
adriansyah Says: People who trek and sweat a lot in hot weather sometimes get painful muscle cramps in their legs, arms, or stomach. These happen because the body lacks salt. Treatment: salt tablets may help, but drinking a teaspoon of salt in a liter of drinking water is better. Repeat once...
Panjang beach, Surfing only - unsafe for swimming
adriansyah Says: Warning: It's suitable For experinced surfers only!!!Panjang beach which is locally known as Pantai Panjang has pretty big waves which are really good for surfing, but be careful, it’s rarely suitable for swimming or other water sports; it’s unsafe for swimming too far out...
adriansyah Says: Keep in mind the angkot drivers often tend to overcharge westerners for the ride. To avoid this unacceptable overcharging, you should tell the driver where you’re going before get on. And you should have exact change for the fare (Rp. 2,000) regardless of the distance and...
adriansyah Says: It’s a good idea to stock up on Rupiah before you arrive or go shopping in Bengkulu. There are a number of banks (MANDIRI bank, BCA bank, BRI bank, Danamon bank, BII bank, Buana bank) along Jalan S. Parman and Jalan Suprapto Bengkulu. Will change money and travelers...
Additional Items To Pack Between Oct & Apr
adriansyah Says: Locks for your luggage – it’s better to be safe than sorry. In Bengkulu and in most part of Sumatra, the wet season falls between October and April, the wettest months are January and February that can make travel more difficult. The weather is still hot and more humid, but...
adriansyah Says: Samudera Ujung beach is recommended for surfing mania. It is the best spot for more experienced surfers in Bengkulu. Samudera Ujung beach is clean enough with its white sand and natural spruces along the beach, which makes it very suitable for surfing; it is easy to reach...
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Bengkulu, a Small Relaxed Town - Bengkulu, a small relaxed town, is the provincial capital of the province of the same name, is a calm port town by comparison to other Indonesia cities facing the Indonesian/Indian Ocean. Time zone:...
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Bengkulu, a Small Relaxed Town
Bengkulu, a small relaxed town, is the provincial capital of the province of the same name, is a calm port town by comparison to other Indonesia cities facing the Indonesian/Indian Ocean. Time zone:...
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Bengkulu city is the capital of Bengkulu Province, there are many tourist spot, such as a well known Fort Marlborough built by British East India Company in 17 century, Tapak Paderi Beach, and a new...
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