yovita

yovita last signed in Nov 19 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Dec 17, 2008.

About Me:

Hi, Iam Yovita Siswati, a wife, a mother of 1 daughter and a working woman who just love to read and write. I live in Indonesia, a country in the equator. I hope you would enjoy reading my articles and be kind enough to leave comments.

Kasepuhan Palace: The Legacy of Cirebon’s Oldest Sultanate

Published November 16, 2009 /

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How to get there. It takes approximately four hour train ride from Jakarta, the Capital of Indonesia, to Cirebon. Once you are in the city, you can use hired vehicle or public transportation including local pedicabs to get to the Palace. Located in the centre of the city, the palace is

The Greatest Stadium Rock in History

by yovita | in Art & Entertainment > Music

Those who grew up in the 70s or the 80s must remember how a live music performance at that time caused hysteria and moved the whole stadium. That was the era of “Stadium Rock”.
13 Most Beautiful Crater Lakes in Indonesia

by yovita | in Travel > Asia

Located between Asian and Australian plateau, Indonesia is the home of hundreds of volcanoes, mostly active. The volcanoes are part of Pacific Ring of Fire. Some of the volcanoes contain beautiful crater lakes. Here is the list.
Javan Rhinoceros: The Rarest Biggest Mammal in The World

by yovita | in Travel > Asia

With less than 60 individuals left in the protected area of Ujung Kulon in Java Island, Indonesia, this shy and solitary animal is in the brink of extinction. What makes this species of rhino different is the presence of only a single horn on its snout and its pre-historic looking skin fold.
Maimoon Palace: The Legacy of Deli Sultanate, North Sumatera

by yovita | in Travel > Asia

One of the most beautiful palaces worth visiting in North Sumatera, Sumatera Island, Indonesia.
Topeng Monyet: Indonesian Traditional Street Performance

by yovita | in Art & Entertainment > General

Topeng monyet (lit. Monkey Mask or Monkey Show) is a show performed by trained monkeys. The show can be found in various parts of Jakarta city, the capital of Indonesia. It is a circus performing door to door.
Must-See Indonesia: Cirebon, Historical City in West Java

by yovita | in Travel > Asia

Cirebon, situated on the border of West and Central Java offers wealth of culture and history. It is one of many cities worth visiting in Indonesia.
Showbiz Life: Future Fate of Sumatran Tiger

by yovita | in Travel > Asia

These fascinating animals listed as critically endangered species are in the brink of extinction with total numbers in the wild not exceeding 400. They have many difficulties to maintain their existence in their natural habitat. Could they ever survive?
Eight Most Notable Unsuccessful Attempts to Kill Hitler

by yovita | in Culture & Society > History

Hollywood recently releases a movie, Valkrie that tells a story on how a military conspirational group led by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg planned to assassinate Hitler. This attempt was not the first plot to kill Hitler. Here are some of the most notable plots.
Ring of Fire: Mount Ijen

by yovita | in Travel > Asia

Java Island has many active volcanoes. One of the most famous for its beauty is Mount Ijen. Here is the story about the volcano and the life of people living in the area.