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<span style="color: black;"><span class="apple-style-span">From the end of 1980s a</span><span style="color: black;"><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #11593c;"><span style="color: black;">strange phenomena</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">is happening in some Russian forests. People find strange, deep holes.</span><br /><span class="apple-style-span">They appear in the dense forest, in the places you can’t get on the car or</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="ilad">truck</span><span class="apple-style-span">to bring any device to drill the ground. There is no any soil that should be taken from such deep holes is found.</span><br /><span class="apple-style-span">People go down to one of such holes but it just finishes with nothing. There are no any reasonable ideas on how these holes appear and what they are being used for.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span class="apple-style-span">It has more than</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #11593c;"><span style="color: black;">50,000 crosses</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">on it, and no it is not a</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="ilad">cemetery</span><span class="apple-style-span">.</span><br /><span class="apple-style-span">The reasons for the crosses to be there is that there is a story that each one who would put his own cross on this</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="ilad">mountain</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">would become a lucky guy, so thousands come here and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="ilad">install</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">their custom crosses.</span><br /><span class="apple-style-span">They say this tradition appeared before the Christianity came to <st1:country-region w:st="on">Lithuania</st1:country-region> and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Russia</st1:place></st1:country-region> and is of pagan origin.</span></span></div>
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</span>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-25315230444422319712013-01-19T00:40:00.000-08:002013-01-19T00:40:36.024-08:0010 Interesting Place in Egypt<span g="Walaupun saat ini Mesir sedang bergolak dan kondisi yang tidak aman, namun Mesir tetap mempunyai daya tarik." j="Although Egypt is currently being turbulent and unsafe conditions, but Egypt still has its appeal. " title="Walaupun saat ini Mesir sedang bergolak dan kondisi yang tidak aman, namun Mesir tetap mempunyai daya tarik.">Egypt still promising so many interesting place to visit. </span><span g="Lupakan dahulu konflik yang sedang terjadi di Mesir, negara ini memiliki peninggalan sejarah dunia dan tempat-tempat pariwisata yang memukau." j="Forget the first conflict that is going on in Egypt, the country has the world heritage and tourist places skyline. " title="Lupakan dahulu konflik yang sedang terjadi di Mesir, negara ini memiliki peninggalan sejarah dunia dan tempat-tempat pariwisata yang memukau.">The country has the world heritage and tourist most famous places. </span><span g="Hampir semua wilayah di Mesir mempunyai nilai sejarah." j="Almost all areas in Egypt has a historical value. " title="Hampir semua wilayah di Mesir mempunyai nilai sejarah.">All areas in Egypt has a historical value. </span><br />
<span g="Hampir semua wilayah di Mesir mempunyai nilai sejarah." j="Almost all areas in Egypt has a historical value. " title="Hampir semua wilayah di Mesir mempunyai nilai sejarah."></span><span g="10 daftar tujuan wisata Mesir ini tentu tidak bisa mewakili apa yang dimiliki Mesir sesungguhnya." j="10 list of destinations Egypt is certainly not represent what the real Egypt.
" title="10 daftar tujuan wisata Mesir ini tentu tidak bisa mewakili apa yang dimiliki Mesir sesungguhnya.">10 place listed below certainly not represent what the real Egypt.</span><br />
<span g="10 daftar tujuan wisata Mesir ini tentu tidak bisa mewakili apa yang dimiliki Mesir sesungguhnya." j="10 list of destinations Egypt is certainly not represent what the real Egypt.
" title="10 daftar tujuan wisata Mesir ini tentu tidak bisa mewakili apa yang dimiliki Mesir sesungguhnya.">But, it's minimum place that you must visit during your holiday in Egypt.</span><br />
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<span g="Gunung sinai adalah puncak tertinggi di kota Saint Kahterine's." j="Mount Sinai is the highest peak in the town of Saint Kahterine's. " title="Gunung sinai adalah puncak tertinggi di kota Saint Kahterine's.">Mount Sinai is the highest peak in the town of Saint Kahterine's. </span><span g="Gunung Sinai banyak dikunjungi para turis, karena di gunung inilah Nabi Musa mendapat wahyu dari Allah, yaitu 10 perintah Allah yang diberikan untuk bangsa Israel." j="Mount Sinai visited by many tourists, because in this mountain Moses received a revelation from God, the 10 commandments given to the Israelites. " title="Gunung Sinai banyak dikunjungi para turis, karena di gunung inilah Nabi Musa mendapat wahyu dari Allah, yaitu 10 perintah Allah yang diberikan untuk bangsa Israel.">Mount Sinai visited by many tourists, because in this mountain Moses received a revelation from God, the 10 commandments given to the Israelites. </span><span g="Di puncak Sinai juga berdiri sebuah masjid dan gereja, dan banyak pendaki yang tertarik menuju puncaknya." j="At the peak of Sinai also stands a mosque and a church, and many climbers are attracted to the top.
" title="Di puncak Sinai juga berdiri sebuah masjid dan gereja, dan banyak pendaki yang tertarik menuju puncaknya.">At the peak of Sinai also stands a mosque and a church, and many climbers are attracted to the top.</span></div>
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The temple of Karnak was known as Ipet-isut (Most select of places) by the ancient Egyptians. It is a city of temples built over 2000 years and dedicated to the Theben triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu. <br />For the largely uneducated ancient Egyptian population this could only have been the place of the gods. It is the mother of all religious buildings, the largest ever made and a place of pilgrimage for nearly 4,000 years.</div>
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Karnak is the home of the god Amun who was an insignificant local god until the 12th dynasty when Thebes became the capital of Egypt. He was represented in his original state as a goose and later as a ram, at the height of his power he was shown as a human with a head dress of feathers - all that remained of the goose. <br />In ancent times wars were not fought between countries but were considered as contests between gods. One deity subduing and replacing another, the victorious god and its people growing in strength. This is how Amon, with the help of Thutmose III and various other New Kingdom kings, rose to become the first supreme god of the known world and was hailed as God of gods. Little is know of him, unlike most other gods he has no legends or miracles to impress his worshippers and seems to be closer to an abstract idea of a godhead. His followers came from all the strata of society and he was known to some as 'Vizier of the poor.' <br />All Egyptian temples had a sacred lake, Karnak's is the largest. It was used during festivals when images of the gods would sail across it on golden barges. Karnak was also the home of a flock of geese dedicated to Amun.<br /><span g="Pada masa pemerintahan Firaun, Karnak dibangun sebagai tempat pemujaan." j="In the reign of Pharaoh, Karnak was built as a place of worship.
" title="Pada masa pemerintahan Firaun, Karnak dibangun sebagai tempat pemujaan."><br /></span><span g="8." j="8. " title="8.">8. </span><span g="Sharm el-Sheikh" j="Sharm el-Sheikh
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<span g="Sharm el-Sheikh adalah kawasan kota wisata Mesir, banyak fasilitas hiburan dan pariwisata terdapat di sini." j="Sharm el-Sheikh is the Egyptian tourist city, lots of entertainment and tourist facilities are here. " title="Sharm el-Sheikh adalah kawasan kota wisata Mesir, banyak fasilitas hiburan dan pariwisata terdapat di sini.">Sharm el-Sheikh is the Egyptian tourist city, lots of entertainment and tourist facilities are here. </span><span g="Posisinya yang strategis menghadap Teluk Tiran dan Teluk Aqaba, Sharm el-Sheikh bagaikan surga wisata air seperti snorkeling, scuba diving dan lainnya." j="Strategic position overlooking the Gulf of Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba, Sharm el-Sheikh heavenly water attractions such as snorkeling, scuba diving and more. " title="Posisinya yang strategis menghadap Teluk Tiran dan Teluk Aqaba, Sharm el-Sheikh bagaikan surga wisata air seperti snorkeling, scuba diving dan lainnya.">Strategic position overlooking the Gulf of Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba, Sharm el-Sheikh heavenly water attractions such as snorkeling, scuba diving and more. </span><span g="Di Sharm el-Sheikh, kita dapat melihat Gunung Sinai dan Naama Bay." j="In Sharm el-Sheikh, we can see Mount Sinai and Naama Bay. " title="Di Sharm el-Sheikh, kita dapat melihat Gunung Sinai dan Naama Bay.">In Sharm el-Sheikh, we can see Mount Sinai and Naama Bay. </span><span g="Lapangan golf dengan fasilitas yang lengkap juga tersedia di sana." j="Golf courses with full facilities are also available there.
" title="Lapangan golf dengan fasilitas yang lengkap juga tersedia di sana.">Golf courses with full facilities are also available there.</span></div>
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<span g="Hurghada adalah kota di Mesir yang terletak di Laut Merah dan terkenal dengan pantainya yang indah dengan pasir putihnya." j="Hurghada is a city in Egypt located on the Red Sea and is famous for its beautiful beaches with white sand. " title="Hurghada adalah kota di Mesir yang terletak di Laut Merah dan terkenal dengan pantainya yang indah dengan pasir putihnya."><img height="300" id="il_fi" src="http://www.propertymattersoverseas.co.uk/images/Egypt/Hurghada/hurghada_bay_500.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span g="Hurghada adalah kota di Mesir yang terletak di Laut Merah dan terkenal dengan pantainya yang indah dengan pasir putihnya." j="Hurghada is a city in Egypt located on the Red Sea and is famous for its beautiful beaches with white sand. " title="Hurghada adalah kota di Mesir yang terletak di Laut Merah dan terkenal dengan pantainya yang indah dengan pasir putihnya.">Hurghada is a city in Egypt located on the Red Sea and is famous for its beautiful beaches with white sand. </span><span g="Hurghada juga menawarkan tempat-tempat wisata yang didukung fasilitas yang baik." j="Hurghada also offers tourist spots are well-supported facilities. " title="Hurghada juga menawarkan tempat-tempat wisata yang didukung fasilitas yang baik.">Hurghada also offers tourist spots are well-supported facilities. </span><span g="Di Hurghada terdapat banyak resort, hotel dan penginapan." j="In Hurghada there are many resorts, hotels and inns. " title="Di Hurghada terdapat banyak resort, hotel dan penginapan.">In Hurghada there are many resorts, hotels and inns. </span><span g="Terumbu karang Pantai Hurghada dianggap yang paling indah di dunia." j="Hurghada Beach Coral reefs are considered the most beautiful in the world. " title="Terumbu karang Pantai Hurghada dianggap yang paling indah di dunia.">Hurghada Beach Coral reefs are considered the most beautiful in the world. </span><span g="Hurghada juga menjadi pusat internasional olahraga air seperti selancar angin, berlayar, menyelam dan lainnya." j="Hurghada also become an international center of water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, diving and more.
" title="Hurghada juga menjadi pusat internasional olahraga air seperti selancar angin, berlayar, menyelam dan lainnya.">Hurghada also become an international center of water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, diving and more.</span></div>
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<span g="Sungai Nil adalah sungai terpanjang di dunia dan sangat melegenda dimana Nabi Musa pernah dihanyutkan ke Sungai Nil hingga ditemukan oleh putri Firaun." j="The Nile is the longest river in the world and the legendary where Prophet Moses had washed away into the Nile until it was discovered by the daughter of Pharaoh. " title="Sungai Nil adalah sungai terpanjang di dunia dan sangat melegenda dimana Nabi Musa pernah dihanyutkan ke Sungai Nil hingga ditemukan oleh putri Firaun.">The Nile is the longest river in the world and the legendary where Prophet Moses had washed away into the Nile until it was discovered by the daughter of Pharaoh. </span><span g="Sungai Nil adalah jantung kehidupan penduduk Mesir." j="The Nile is the heart of Egypt's population lives. " title="Sungai Nil adalah jantung kehidupan penduduk Mesir.">The Nile is the heart of Egypt's population lives. </span><span g="Kehidupan masyarakat Mesir bertumpu pada sungai Nil." j="Egyptian society rests on the Nile. " title="Kehidupan masyarakat Mesir bertumpu pada sungai Nil.">Egyptian society rests on the Nile. </span><span g="Mulai dari sarana wisata, bendungan, pusat perekonomian, pertanian, perikanan, perhubungan dan lain sebagainya." j="Starting from tourism facilities, dams, the center of economy, agriculture, fisheries, transportation and others. " title="Mulai dari sarana wisata, bendungan, pusat perekonomian, pertanian, perikanan, perhubungan dan lain sebagainya.">Starting from tourism facilities, dams, the center of economy, agriculture, fisheries, transportation and others. </span><span g="Tidak salah apabila ada ungkapan yang menyebutkan, “Sungai Nil adalah hadiah untuk bangsa Mesir”." j="No one if there is a saying that says, "The Nile is a gift to the people of Egypt".
" title="Tidak salah apabila ada ungkapan yang menyebutkan, “Sungai Nil adalah hadiah untuk bangsa Mesir”.">No one if there is a saying that says, "The Nile is a gift to the people of Egypt".</span><span g="5." j="5. " title="5."></span></div>
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<span g="Luxor adalah kota kuno di Heliopolis Selatan, di Luxor banyak terdapat situs sejarah Mesir Kuno seperti monumen kebohongan, reruntuhan kuil-kuil dan makam serta museum terbuka yang terbesar." j="Luxor was the ancient city of Heliopolis in the South, in Luxor there are many historical sites such as the ancient Egyptian monuments lies, ruins of temples and tombs as well as the largest open air museum. " title="Luxor adalah kota kuno di Heliopolis Selatan, di Luxor banyak terdapat situs sejarah Mesir Kuno seperti monumen kebohongan, reruntuhan kuil-kuil dan makam serta museum terbuka yang terbesar."><img alt="File:Egypt.LuxorTemple.06.jpg" height="200" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Egypt.LuxorTemple.06.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span g="Luxor adalah kota kuno di Heliopolis Selatan, di Luxor banyak terdapat situs sejarah Mesir Kuno seperti monumen kebohongan, reruntuhan kuil-kuil dan makam serta museum terbuka yang terbesar." j="Luxor was the ancient city of Heliopolis in the South, in Luxor there are many historical sites such as the ancient Egyptian monuments lies, ruins of temples and tombs as well as the largest open air museum. " title="Luxor adalah kota kuno di Heliopolis Selatan, di Luxor banyak terdapat situs sejarah Mesir Kuno seperti monumen kebohongan, reruntuhan kuil-kuil dan makam serta museum terbuka yang terbesar.">Luxor was the ancient city of Heliopolis in the South, in Luxor there are many historical sites such as the ancient Egyptian monuments lies, ruins of temples and tombs as well as the largest open air museum. </span><span g="Pariwisata menjadi tumpuan perekonomian penduduk Luxor." j="Tourism became the foundation of the economy of Luxor.
" title="Pariwisata menjadi tumpuan perekonomian penduduk Luxor.">Tourism became the foundation of the economy of Luxor.</span></div>
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<span g="4." j="4. " title="4.">4. </span><span g="Laut Merah" j="Red Sea
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<span g="Laut Merah disebut dalam kitab suci pada saat Nabi Musa membelah Laut Merah dengan tongkatnya." j="Red Sea is called in scripture when Moses parted the Red Sea with his cane. " title="Laut Merah disebut dalam kitab suci pada saat Nabi Musa membelah Laut Merah dengan tongkatnya."><img alt="File:Red sea stony beach taba egypt.jpg" height="300" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Red_sea_stony_beach_taba_egypt.jpg/800px-Red_sea_stony_beach_taba_egypt.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span g="Laut Merah disebut dalam kitab suci pada saat Nabi Musa membelah Laut Merah dengan tongkatnya." j="Red Sea is called in scripture when Moses parted the Red Sea with his cane. " title="Laut Merah disebut dalam kitab suci pada saat Nabi Musa membelah Laut Merah dengan tongkatnya."><img height="302" id="il_fi" src="http://yoramraanan.com/z/images/Crossing%20the%20Red%20Sea%20(Blue).JPG" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span g="Laut Merah disebut dalam kitab suci pada saat Nabi Musa membelah Laut Merah dengan tongkatnya." j="Red Sea is called in scripture when Moses parted the Red Sea with his cane. " title="Laut Merah disebut dalam kitab suci pada saat Nabi Musa membelah Laut Merah dengan tongkatnya.">Red Sea is called in scripture when Moses parted the Red Sea with his cane. </span><span g="Saat itu Nabi Musa dan para pengikutnya bangsa Israel melarikan diri dari kejaran Firaun." j="When the Prophet Moses and his followers the Israelites escape the Pharaoh. " title="Saat itu Nabi Musa dan para pengikutnya bangsa Israel melarikan diri dari kejaran Firaun.">When the Prophet Moses and his followers the Israelites escape the Pharaoh. </span><span g="Terusan Suez menghubungkan Laut Merah (Mesir) dengan Laut Mediterania." j="Suez Canal connects the Red Sea (Egypt) to the Mediterranean Sea. " title="Terusan Suez menghubungkan Laut Merah (Mesir) dengan Laut Mediterania.">Suez Canal connects the Red Sea (Egypt) to the Mediterranean Sea. </span><span g="Laut Merah memiliki keanekaragaman hayati, terumbu karang, atol dan kadar garam yang tinggi." j="Red Sea biodiversity, coral reefs, atolls and high salinity. " title="Laut Merah memiliki keanekaragaman hayati, terumbu karang, atol dan kadar garam yang tinggi.">Red Sea biodiversity, coral reefs, atolls and high salinity. </span><span g="Walaupun banyak spesies berbahaya di laut Merah, tetapi tidak menyurutkan para penyelam untuk menikmati keindahannya." j="Although many harmful species in the Red Sea, but it did not dampen the divers to enjoy its beauty.
" title="Walaupun banyak spesies berbahaya di laut Merah, tetapi tidak menyurutkan para penyelam untuk menikmati keindahannya.">Although many harmful species in the Red Sea, but it did not dampen the divers to enjoy its beauty.</span></div>
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<span g="3." j="3. " title="3.">3. </span><span g="Alexandria" j="Alexandria
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Alexandria o<span g="Alexandria atau Al Iskandariyya adalah kota terbesar kedua di Mesir dan salah satu kota paling terkenal di dunia." j="Or Al Iskandariyya Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city and one of the most famous cities in the world. " title="Alexandria atau Al Iskandariyya adalah kota terbesar kedua di Mesir dan salah satu kota paling terkenal di dunia.">r Al Iskandariyya Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city and one of the most famous cities in the world. </span><span g="Di Alexandria terdapat sphinx dan teater Romawi kuno." j="In Alexandria there is a sphinx and the ancient Roman theater. " title="Di Alexandria terdapat sphinx dan teater Romawi kuno.">In Alexandria there is a sphinx and the ancient Roman theater. </span><span g="The Great Lighthouse masuk dalam 7 Keajaiban Dunia." j="The Great Lighthouse in the 7 Wonders of the World. " title="The Great Lighthouse masuk dalam 7 Keajaiban Dunia.">The Great Lighthouse in the 7 Wonders of the World. </span><span g="Banyak wisatawan yang tertarik untuk mengunjungi Alexandria karena tempatnya yang sangat indah." j="Many tourists are attracted to visit Alexandria as a very beautiful place.
" title="Banyak wisatawan yang tertarik untuk mengunjungi Alexandria karena tempatnya yang sangat indah.">Many tourists are attracted to visit Alexandria as a very beautiful place.</span></div>
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<span g="2." j="2. " title="2.">2. </span><span g="Kairo" j="Cairo
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<span g="Ibu kota Mesir ini adalah kota terbesar di Afrika dan berpenduduk paling padat." j="The capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the most populous. " title="Ibu kota Mesir ini adalah kota terbesar di Afrika dan berpenduduk paling padat.">The capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the most populous. </span><span g="Kairo juga sebagai pusat ilmu pengetahuan Islam." j="Cairo also as a center of Islamic scholarship. " title="Kairo juga sebagai pusat ilmu pengetahuan Islam.">Cairo also as a center of Islamic scholarship. </span><span g="Universitas tertua di dunia Al Azhar juga berada di Kairo." j="The world's oldest university Al Azhar also in Cairo. " title="Universitas tertua di dunia Al Azhar juga berada di Kairo.">The world's oldest university Al Azhar also in Cairo. </span><span g="Bangunan rumah, gedung-gedung kuno sangat kental dengan arsitektur Islam." j="Building houses, ancient buildings are very thick with Islamic architecture. " title="Bangunan rumah, gedung-gedung kuno sangat kental dengan arsitektur Islam.">Building houses, ancient buildings are very thick with Islamic architecture. </span><span g="Julukan untuk Kairo adalah kota dengan 1000 menara." j="Cairo is the nickname for the city by 1000 the tower. " title="Julukan untuk Kairo adalah kota dengan 1000 menara.">Cairo is the nickname for the city by 1000 the tower. </span><span g="Karena masjid-masjid di Kairo minimal mempunyai 2 menara." j="Because of the mosques in Cairo at least have 2 towers.
" title="Karena masjid-masjid di Kairo minimal mempunyai 2 menara.">Because of the mosques in Cairo at least have 2 towers.</span></div>
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<span g="1." j="1. " title="1.">1. </span><span g="Piramid dan Sphinx" j="Pyramids and Sphinx
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<span g="Mesir hampir identik dengan piramid dan sphinx yang dimilikinya." j="Egypt is almost identical with its pyramids and sphinx. " title="Mesir hampir identik dengan piramid dan sphinx yang dimilikinya.">Egypt is almost identical with its pyramids and sphinx. </span><span g="Ada lebih dari 80 piramid di Mesir, dan piramida yang terbesar adalah Piramida Agung Giza dan Sphinx Agung adalah shpinx yang terbesar." j="There are more than 80 pyramids in Egypt, and the largest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx is the greatest shpinx. " title="Ada lebih dari 80 piramid di Mesir, dan piramida yang terbesar adalah Piramida Agung Giza dan Sphinx Agung adalah shpinx yang terbesar.">There are more than 80 pyramids in Egypt, and the largest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx is the greatest shpinx. </span><span g="Di dalam piramida terdapat mumi atau jasad raja-raja yang diawetkan, sedangkan sphinx adalah patung singa berkepala manusia." j="In the pyramid there are mummies of kings or bodies are preserved, while the sphinx is a statue of a lion-headed man. " title="Di dalam piramida terdapat mumi atau jasad raja-raja yang diawetkan, sedangkan sphinx adalah patung singa berkepala manusia.">In the pyramid there are mummies of kings or bodies are preserved, while the sphinx is a statue of a lion-headed man. </span><span g="Piramida dan sphinx di Mesir membuktikan struktur buatan manusia yang tertinggi di dunia yang menyimpan banyak misteri." j="Pyramid and sphinx in Egypt prove that the highest man-made structure in the world that holds many mysteries." title="Piramida dan sphinx di Mesir membuktikan struktur buatan manusia yang tertinggi di dunia yang menyimpan banyak misteri.">Pyramid and sphinx in Egypt prove that the highest man-made structure in the world that holds many mysteries.</span></div>
Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-57317216580551146262012-12-22T00:03:00.000-08:002012-12-22T00:03:10.958-08:00The Amazing Raja Ampat - Wonderful Indonesia<div style="text-align: center;">
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Raja Ampat (Papua - Indonesia) is a tour destination for all reasons to visit. From the highest point in the sky down to the ocean floor, Raja Ampat has the fascinating beauty for everyone. If there is a tour destination you must visit at least once in a lifetime, Raja Ampat is one of them.<br />
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World's Last Paradise, this is the name Raja Ampat archipelago is widely known and called today. It may sound an exaggeration, but not for those who have been there. Raja Ampat archipelago consists of a group of large and small islands, strands of coral reefs, mountains, tropical forests, white sandy beaches and varieties of wildlife making Raja Ampat’s landscape an unmatched beauty.</div>
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The landscape of Raja Ampat is beautifully crafted like strings of pearls enchanting everyone who sees it. It is really not easy to find the right phrases to describe the beauty. The scenery of Raja Ampat is a natural view which will make your heart tremble, your breath stuck and your skin goose bumps when you look at it. Its beauty will make some of you to shed the tears admiring just how magnificent and merciful Creator giving the natural resources Raja Ampat archipelago.</div>
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<span b="Pada sebuah bukit tandus di timur laut Georgia berdiri salah satu monumen di dunia yang paling aneh dan misterius." c="On a barren hill in northeastern Georgia stands one of the monuments of the world's most bizarre and mysterious. " title="Pada sebuah bukit tandus di timur laut Georgia berdiri salah satu monumen di dunia yang paling aneh dan misterius."></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span b="Pada sebuah bukit tandus di timur laut Georgia berdiri salah satu monumen di dunia yang paling aneh dan misterius." c="On a barren hill in northeastern Georgia stands one of the monuments of the world's most bizarre and mysterious. " title="Pada sebuah bukit tandus di timur laut Georgia berdiri salah satu monumen di dunia yang paling aneh dan misterius.">On a barren hill in northeastern Georgia stands one of the monuments of the world's most bizarre and mysterious. </span><span b="Tapi itu tidak diciptakan selama zaman kuno." c="But that was not created during ancient times. " title="Tapi itu tidak diciptakan selama zaman kuno.">But that was not created during ancient times. </span><span b="Dikenal sebagai 'Georgia Guidestones', struktur batu dengan tinggi 16 meter, lempeng granit 20 ton dipoles dan tertulis dalam delapan bahasa." c="Known as the 'Georgia Guidestones', a stone structure with a height of 16 meters, 20 tons of polished granite slabs and written in eight languages.
" title="Dikenal sebagai 'Georgia Guidestones', struktur batu dengan tinggi 16 meter, lempeng granit 20 ton dipoles dan tertulis dalam delapan bahasa.">Known as the 'Georgia Guidestones', a stone structure with a height of 16 meters, 20 tons of polished granite slabs and written in eight languages.</span></div>
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" title="Lake Michigan Stonehenge."><strong>Lake Michigan Stonehenge.</strong></span></span><br />
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<span b="Para peneliti cukup terkejut ketika mereka menemukan apa yang tampak sebagai struktur kuno seperti Stonehenge 40 meter di bawah permukaan air di Danau Michigan." c="The researchers were quite surprised when they find what appears to be ancient structures like Stonehenge 40 meters below the water surface of Lake Michigan.
" title="Para peneliti cukup terkejut ketika mereka menemukan apa yang tampak sebagai struktur kuno seperti Stonehenge 40 meter di bawah permukaan air di Danau Michigan.">The researchers were quite surprised when they find what appears to be ancient structures like Stonehenge 40 meters below the water surface of Lake Michigan.</span> </div>
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<span b="Di pantai selatan Yonaguni, Jepang, reruntuhan terletak terendam, diperkirakan sekitar 8.000 tahun." c="On the southern coast of Yonaguni, Japan, lie submerged ruins, an estimated 8,000 years. " title="Di pantai selatan Yonaguni, Jepang, reruntuhan terletak terendam, diperkirakan sekitar 8.000 tahun.">On the southern coast of Yonaguni, Japan, lie submerged ruins, an estimated 8,000 years. </span><span b="Tempat ini ditemukan pada tahun 1995 oleh seorang penyelam yang menyimpang terlalu jauh dari pantai Okinawa dengan kamera di tangan." c="It was found in 1995 by a diver who strayed too far from the coast of Okinawa with camera in hand.
" title="Tempat ini ditemukan pada tahun 1995 oleh seorang penyelam yang menyimpang terlalu jauh dari pantai Okinawa dengan kamera di tangan.">It was found in 1995 by a diver who strayed too far from the coast of Okinawa with camera in hand.</span> </div>
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<span b="Lepas pantai Alexandria, kota dari Alexander Agung (Iskandar Zulkarnain, sepupu Nabi Khidir), apa yang diyakini tidak adanya reruntuhan kerajaan Cleopatra." c="Off the coast of Alexandria, the city of Alexander the Great (Iskandar Zulkarnain, cousin of the Prophet Khidr), the absence of what is believed to be the ruins of Cleopatra's kingdom. " title="Lepas pantai Alexandria, kota dari Alexander Agung (Iskandar Zulkarnain, sepupu Nabi Khidir), apa yang diyakini tidak adanya reruntuhan kerajaan Cleopatra.">Off the coast of Alexandria, the city of Alexander the Great (Iskandar Zulkarnain, cousin of the Prophet Khidr), the absence of what is believed to be the ruins of Cleopatra's kingdom. </span><span b="Hal ini diyakini bahwa gempa bumi lebih dari 1.500 tahun yang lalu membuat bangunan ini jatuh ke laut, bersama dengan artefak, patung-patung dan bagian lain dari istana Cleopatra." c="It is believed that earthquakes over 1,500 years ago makes this building fell into the sea, along with artifacts, statues and other parts of the palace of Cleopatra.
" title="Hal ini diyakini bahwa gempa bumi lebih dari 1.500 tahun yang lalu membuat bangunan ini jatuh ke laut, bersama dengan artefak, patung-patung dan bagian lain dari istana Cleopatra.">It is believed that earthquakes over 1,500 years ago makes this building fell into the sea, along with artifacts, statues and other parts of the palace of Cleopatra.</span></div>
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<span b="Hal ini diyakini bahwa gempa bumi lebih dari 1.500 tahun yang lalu membuat bangunan ini jatuh ke laut, bersama dengan artefak, patung-patung dan bagian lain dari istana Cleopatra." c="It is believed that earthquakes over 1,500 years ago makes this building fell into the sea, along with artifacts, statues and other parts of the palace of Cleopatra.
" title="Hal ini diyakini bahwa gempa bumi lebih dari 1.500 tahun yang lalu membuat bangunan ini jatuh ke laut, bersama dengan artefak, patung-patung dan bagian lain dari istana Cleopatra."><span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" id="result_box" lang="en"><span b="5." c="5. " title="5."><strong>5. </strong></span><span b="The Mysterious Stones of Baalbek." c="The Mysterious Stones of Baalbek.
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<span b="Kuil terbesar Romawi yang pernah berdiri, ditemukan reruntuhannya yang bukan dibangun di Yunani atau Roma, tetapi di Baalbek, Libanon." c="Largest Roman temple once stood, was found not built on the ruins of Greece or Rome, but in Baalbek, Lebanon. " title="Kuil terbesar Romawi yang pernah berdiri, ditemukan reruntuhannya yang bukan dibangun di Yunani atau Roma, tetapi di Baalbek, Libanon.">Largest Roman temple once stood, was found not built on the ruins of Greece or Rome, but in Baalbek, Lebanon. </span><span b="Tak seorang pun tahu apa yang membuat situs ini begitu istimewa di Roma, untuk mendorong mereka untuk membangun, memindahkan dan merakit blok batu begitu banyak." c="No one knows what makes this site so special in Rome, to encourage them to build, move and assemble so many stone blocks.
" title="Tak seorang pun tahu apa yang membuat situs ini begitu istimewa di Roma, untuk mendorong mereka untuk membangun, memindahkan dan merakit blok batu begitu banyak.">No one knows what makes this site so special in Rome, to encourage them to build, move and assemble so many stone blocks.</span></div>
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<span b="Tak seorang pun tahu apa yang membuat situs ini begitu istimewa di Roma, untuk mendorong mereka untuk membangun, memindahkan dan merakit blok batu begitu banyak." c="No one knows what makes this site so special in Rome, to encourage them to build, move and assemble so many stone blocks.
" title="Tak seorang pun tahu apa yang membuat situs ini begitu istimewa di Roma, untuk mendorong mereka untuk membangun, memindahkan dan merakit blok batu begitu banyak."><strong><span b="6." c="6. " title="6.">6. </span><span b="Easter Island." c="Easter Island.
" title="Easter Island.">Easter Island.</span></strong></span> </div>
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Easter Island, juga dikenal sebagai Rapa Nui di Samudra Pasifik Tenggara, yang paling terkenal dengan patung-patung yang monumental yang dibuat oleh orang-orang Rapanui." c="Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui in the South Pacific Ocean, the most famous monumental sculptures created by the Rapanui people. " title="Easter Island, juga dikenal sebagai Rapa Nui di Samudra Pasifik Tenggara, yang paling terkenal dengan patung-patung yang monumental yang dibuat oleh orang-orang Rapanui.">Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui in the South Pacific Ocean, the most famous monumental sculptures created by the Rapanui people. </span><span b="Beratnya sekitar 86 ton, yang menggambarkan betapa besar prestasi orang-orang Rapanui yang telah menciptakan dan memindahkan mereka." c="It weighs about 86 tons, which describe how great achievements Rapanui people who have created and move them.
" title="Beratnya sekitar 86 ton, yang menggambarkan betapa besar prestasi orang-orang Rapanui yang telah menciptakan dan memindahkan mereka.">It weighs about 86 tons, which describe how great achievements Rapanui people who have created and move them.</span></span> </div>
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Salah satu monumen yang terkenal dunia mungkin adalah Stonehenge, terletak di daerah Wiltshire Inggris." c="One of the world famous monument is probably the Stonehenge, located in Wiltshire England. " title="Salah satu monumen yang terkenal dunia mungkin adalah Stonehenge, terletak di daerah Wiltshire Inggris.">One of the world famous monument is probably the Stonehenge, located in Wiltshire England. </span><span b="Meskipun teori dan spekulasi bermunculan, tidak ada yang tahu apa tujuan awal monumen prasejarah dan tetap menjadi salah satu misteri terbesar dunia." c="Although theories and speculations have sprung up, no one knows what the original purpose of prehistoric monuments and remains one of the greatest mysteries of the world.
" title="Meskipun teori dan spekulasi bermunculan, tidak ada yang tahu apa tujuan awal monumen prasejarah dan tetap menjadi salah satu misteri terbesar dunia.">Although theories and speculations have sprung up, no one knows what the original purpose of prehistoric monuments and remains one of the greatest mysteries of the world.</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Meskipun teori dan spekulasi bermunculan, tidak ada yang tahu apa tujuan awal monumen prasejarah dan tetap menjadi salah satu misteri terbesar dunia." c="Although theories and speculations have sprung up, no one knows what the original purpose of prehistoric monuments and remains one of the greatest mysteries of the world.
" title="Meskipun teori dan spekulasi bermunculan, tidak ada yang tahu apa tujuan awal monumen prasejarah dan tetap menjadi salah satu misteri terbesar dunia."><span b="8." c="8. " title="8."><strong>8. </strong></span><span b="Machu Picchu." c="Machu Picchu.
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Machu Picchu adalah kota paling lestari nan indah dari Kekaisaran Inka, berada di dataran tinggi di Andes Peru, di gunung yang curam dengan permukaan yang hampir rata." c="Machu Picchu is the best preserved beautiful city of the Inca Empire, located in the Andean highlands of Peru, on a steep mountain with a nearly flat surface.
" title="Machu Picchu adalah kota paling lestari nan indah dari Kekaisaran Inka, berada di dataran tinggi di Andes Peru, di gunung yang curam dengan permukaan yang hampir rata.">Machu Picchu is the best preserved beautiful city of the Inca Empire, located in the Andean highlands of Peru, on a steep mountain with a nearly flat surface.</span></span></div>
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Machu Picchu adalah kota paling lestari nan indah dari Kekaisaran Inka, berada di dataran tinggi di Andes Peru, di gunung yang curam dengan permukaan yang hampir rata." c="Machu Picchu is the best preserved beautiful city of the Inca Empire, located in the Andean highlands of Peru, on a steep mountain with a nearly flat surface.
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" title="Great Zimbabwe Ruins."><strong>Great Zimbabwe Ruins.</strong></span></span></div>
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Great Zimbabwe Ruins." c="Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
" title="Great Zimbabwe Ruins."></span><span b="Sedikit orang tahu bahwa negara Afrika modern, Zimbabwe, terdapat reruntuhan batu, terletak di pedesaan." c="Few people know that the modern African country, Zimbabwe, there are ruins of stone, situated in the countryside. " title="Sedikit orang tahu bahwa negara Afrika modern, Zimbabwe, terdapat reruntuhan batu, terletak di pedesaan."></span></span></div>
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Sedikit orang tahu bahwa negara Afrika modern, Zimbabwe, terdapat reruntuhan batu, terletak di pedesaan." c="Few people know that the modern African country, Zimbabwe, there are ruins of stone, situated in the countryside. " title="Sedikit orang tahu bahwa negara Afrika modern, Zimbabwe, terdapat reruntuhan batu, terletak di pedesaan.">Few people know that the modern African country, Zimbabwe, there are ruins of stone, situated in the countryside. </span><span b="The Great Zimbabwe Ruins adalah beberapa struktur tertua dan terbesar di Afrika Selatan." c="The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are some of the oldest and largest structures in South Africa.
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="The Great Zimbabwe Ruins adalah beberapa struktur tertua dan terbesar di Afrika Selatan." c="The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are some of the oldest and largest structures in South Africa.
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<span a="undefined" closure_uid_7fedyd="90" f="4" lang="en"><span b="Meskipun tidak setenar di reruntuhan Machu Picchu, reruntuhan Chavan Huantar Peru juga merupakan warisan menarik." c="Although not as famous as the ruins of Machu Picchu, the ruins of Peru Huantar Chavan is also an interesting legacy. " title="Meskipun tidak setenar di reruntuhan Machu Picchu, reruntuhan Chavan Huantar Peru juga merupakan warisan menarik.">Although not as famous as the ruins of Machu Picchu, the ruins of Peru Huantar Chavan is also an interesting legacy. </span><span b="Begitu jelas, mengapa budaya Chavan telah menghilang, meskipun beberapa masyarakat sekitar percaya bahwa reruntuhan Huantar Chavan memberikan petunjuk tentang mengapa beberapa peradaban menghilang." c="So obvious, why Chavan culture has disappeared, although some communities believe that the ruins Huantar Chavan provide clues about why some civilizations vanish." title="Begitu jelas, mengapa budaya Chavan telah menghilang, meskipun beberapa masyarakat sekitar percaya bahwa reruntuhan Huantar Chavan memberikan petunjuk tentang mengapa beberapa peradaban menghilang.">So obvious, why Chavan culture has disappeared, although some communities believe that the ruins Huantar Chavan provide clues about why some civilizations vanish.</span></span></div>
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Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-80065281660351299612011-02-24T05:37:00.000-08:002011-02-24T05:37:16.707-08:00Thailand Cultural Heritage and Traditions among His Modern Tourism<div class="separator" style="background-color: #b6d7a8; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDpdHaJGe7hH_MXIWH8RXKg28q6nGID_ojCjl2GWGmL-1Ro3uy7v2iD07Oo_npCHUtJaToZUesmp70JbuwmFPkhMnkw6e_5qwiyxclu9svgZ03RxXs-C-eVB4C2jlAMqH58FiYDqzg0mv/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDpdHaJGe7hH_MXIWH8RXKg28q6nGID_ojCjl2GWGmL-1Ro3uy7v2iD07Oo_npCHUtJaToZUesmp70JbuwmFPkhMnkw6e_5qwiyxclu9svgZ03RxXs-C-eVB4C2jlAMqH58FiYDqzg0mv/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /><span></span></a></div><div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(182, 215, 168);"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">For years now, Thailand has been a major tourist destination for those seeking beautiful beaches, a vibrant nightlife and an endless variety of crowded clubs and bars. <br />
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However, if you’re looking for a more cultural experience, the country also has a lot to offer with its gorgeous shrines and historical palaces. Most of these landmarks are very well-maintained — evidence that, despite changing times, Thais still hold tight to their cultural heritage and traditions. <br />
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Since I never really liked clubs or bars, I was very excited when I was offered the opportunity to visit two of the most important cultural heritage landmarks in Thailand during a brief stay there last January. <br />
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Our first destination was Phra Narai Rajanivet or the King Narai Palace, which was built by King Narai the Great who ruled Ayutthaya from 1656 to 1688. Ayutthaya was a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767. <br />
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The palace is located in Muang district, Lopburi province, a charming small town approximately 150 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, about a 2.5 hour-long bus ride. Along the way you’ll get the chance to see many buildings built in both rustic and classical Thai architectural styles. <br />
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Lopburi was once considered perfect for trading because it was surrounded by water. King Narai chose to stay in the palace almost year round, except for during the rainy season, when he preferred to return to Ayutthaya. <br />
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“At that time, King Narai felt like Ayutthaya was no longer safe as the capital city, so he decided to build a palace here in Lopburi,” Natalie, our tour guide, told us. <br />
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Natalie said that King Narai’s kingdom had close friendships with Persia and India, which is reflected in the architecture of many of the palace’s buildings. Some of the buildings have curved, vaunted ceilings, similar to those found in many Persian palaces. <br />
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“It is said that, back in the day, this palace was exquisitely beautiful. When the night came, thousands of candles were lit and it looked marvelous,” Natalie said. <br />
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Most parts of the palace complex have been reduced to ruins, but some buildings remain intact — including the Chantara Phisan Pavilion that is now used as a museum. It contains an excellent collection of Buddhist manuscripts, palanquins and paintings in memory of King Narai. <br />
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“This building was renovated in the 1960s,” said Natalie. <br />
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After King Narai’s death in 1688, the palace was abandoned until King Rama IV restored it in 1856. <br />
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“You might remember King Rama the IV from the musical ‘The King and I’ or ‘Anna and the King’,” Natalie said. <br />
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The next day I decided to join some friends visiting the Grand Palace or Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang, located in the heart of Bangkok. Since it was a nice sunshiny day, we decided to take a tuk-tuk, or an auto-riskshaw. <br />
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I was giddy with anticipation because I have heard a lot about the palace. I was hoping it would live up to my expectations. <br />
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“You can’t say you’ve been to Bangkok if you don’t take time to see the Grand Palace, it’s truly a masterpiece of art, so breathtaking,” Jun, our tuk-tuk driver, explained in fluent English. <br />
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The Grand Palace complex was built in 1782 and the 218,000 square meter complex consists of the royal residence, throne halls and a number of government offices. It is also the home of the Emerald Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world, where Thai Buddhists can be seen praying and paying their daily respects. <br />
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Since it was Saturday, the palace grounds were packed and I ran into dozens of Indonesian tourists on the grounds. <br />
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To enter the palace, we first had to purchase tickets for 350 baht ($11) per person. Jun had warned me that the ticket booth was only open until 3:30 p.m, but visitors are allowed to stay inside the complex until 4 p.m. The dress code for the palace is quite strict. Men must wear long pants and shirt sleeves, while women should wear long skirts or pants, while tank-tops are strictly prohibited. Just outside the palace, there are many stalls that rent clothes to those who show up improperly dressed. <br />
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The whole complex is mesmerizing. Consisting of 43 buildings, I was stunned by all of its golden shrines and the gigantic stupas, each meticulously carved down to the tiniest detail. <br />
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I certainly did not want to miss the opportunity to see the Emerald Buddha, a tall sculpture carved from a single block of emerald green jade clad in traditional Thai garb that is changed three times a year, depending on the season. Unfortunately no cameras are allowed inside the shrine. <br />
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The Emerald Buddha was discovered in 1434 in a stupa in Chiang Rai and remains a venerated site for Thai Buddhists. The complex holding the shrine also serves as the monarchy’s private chapel. <br />
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All visitors are asked to take off their shoes before entering the temple where the Emerald Buddha reclines. Thais bowed respectfully before the statue. <br />
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Natalie said that, despite Bangkok’s adaptation to and fondness for modern life, most Thais are practicing Buddhists. She said that most young Buddhist men live as monks for a few months once they reach 20 years of age. They live in a temple and eat modestly. <br />
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“In the old days, women would refuse to marry men who haven’t lived as monks as they would not be considered adults,” she said. <br />
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I left Thailand the next day sure of one thing — despite the country’s Buddhist majority, other religions and faiths are allowed to flourish peacefully. All Thai people seem to share a common respect for the country’s cultural heritage. It is the kind of respect and harmony that seems to be missing here in Indonesia. Maybe someday we can achieve the same state of religious and cultural harmony. <a href="http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/golden-siamese-history-lessons/424204">Source</a> </span></span></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-46179180846529249012011-02-12T07:14:00.000-08:002017-09-18T08:41:03.707-07:00Batam Island, Experience It – Wonderful Indonesia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span id="goog_1372717269"></span> Batam</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> Island</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">, just 40 years ago a fishing village with little contact with the outside world. Located only 20km from Singapore and 25km from Johor in Malaysia. The declaration of the Batam free trade zone in 1989 has turned the island upside down, after just a few years of rapid construction it now has a modern airport, tourist and business centers and a still growing infrastructure that has changed the island completely. Today it is a melting pot of diverse ethnic cultures and customs from all of Indonesia's 33 provinces. It is now part of the Riau Islands province and home to some half a million people.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">After Bali, it is the most visited port in Indonesia, attracting some 100,000 visitors every month. Infact, Batam is actually one of fastest growing tourist destinations in Indonesia in terms of visitor arrivals. There are several tourist resorts here with luxurious hotels and golf courses. Lets get around and have unforgettable memories of Batam and the surrounding 300 or so smaller islands around it. Explore this maritime paradise just an hour's boat ride from Singapore or Johor Bahru in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is modeled on the version of Malay which originates from Riau on the Sumatra mainland and the Riau Islands. In fact, Riau Malay is regarded as quite similar to the Malay language and visitors from Malaysia will find the Indonesian spoken here very similar to Bahasa Malaysia, which is the version of Malay spoken back home.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Batam also have a large population of ethnic chinese Indonesians, who also can speak Hokkien (Fujian), Teochew and Mandarin. Besides, there are also large population of migrants from various parts of Indonesia who speak many different kinds of Indonesian dialects.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">All Batam ports, namely Harbour Bay (Jodoh), Batam Centre, Nongsapura, Sekupang and Waterfront City (Teluk Senimba) are visa-free and visa-on-arrival ports of entry. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Batam's airport is the Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH). Nearly all flights are domestic where you can get direct connections to Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Pekanbaru, Jambi, Palembang, Pontianak, Yogyakarta and Bandung. Indonesian carriers Garuda Indonesia, Merpati, Lion Air, Riau Airlines, Kartika Airlines, Batavia Airlines and a host of others provide the links. One can travel to Yogyakarta from Batam.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">There are also direct flights to Johor Bahru and Subang airport Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and direct flight to Seletar Airport Singapore. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The main seaports on Batam are Batam Centre, Sekupang, Waterfront City, Nongsapura and Telaga Punggur. The main city of Nagoya is now served by Harbour Bay (Jodoh), replacing the old Batu Ampar ferry terminal.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Batam Center Ferry Terminal has the most frequent ferry connections to/from Singapore and Johor Bahru. Sekupang, with ferries from Singapore is best used for those catching domestic connections to the Sumatra mainland and the Karimun Islands. Waterfront City and Nongsapura mostly serve adjacent resorts while Telaga Punggur is the main ferry terminal for boats to and from Bintan. Harbour Bay is monopolized by Berlian/Wavemaster.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Ferries departing from the Harbourfront Ferry Terminal go to Batam Centre, Sekupang and Waterfront City (Teluk Senimba) while ferries from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal serve Nongsapura.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The main port for ferries between the capital city of Riau Islands Tanjung Pinang at the island Bintan and Batam is Telaga Punggur at the southeastern end of Batam:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Batam's main domestic port is Sekupang, where you can ferries to/from the Sumatra mainland and other Riau Islands west of Batam. You can also use Sekupang for ferries to/from Bintan but the bulk of ferries to that island leave from Telaga Punggur. Getting there/away: Numerous taxis make the run between Sekupang and Nagoya. There is also a public minibus service between Sekupang and Batam Center as well as Nagoya.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Batam Centre is the seat of Government and houses the Batam Municipality, Batam Industrial Development Authority, The Immigration Department, Postal Office and Telekoms and one of the largest shopping malls.</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The Masjid Raya, is the largest mosque in Batam. Down the road is also one of the largest Buddhist shrines in South east Asia, the Data Maitreya Great Vihara.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Shopping Centres are few hundred meters way from the Batam Centre International Ferry Terminal. This makes it convenient for you to shop either after your arrival or before departing from Batam.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Take a breathtaking drive along this highway linked by six bridges. The bridges connect Batam to the islands of Nipah, Tonton, Setoko. Rempang. Galang, and Galang Baru.</span></div>
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At the tail end of Galang Bahru is a little island with a white sandy beach where you can relax with a refreshing swim or a picnic. The waters around the Barelang islands are also excellent fishing grounds. Local fisherman will have sturdy wooden boats for charter. Load your camera to capture some stunning, breathtaking views.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">For a feel of Malay culture, take a boat next to Sekupang's International ferry terminal to this island. Travel around the Island on ojeks ( motorcycle ) and rickshaws. There is a little inn if you wish to put up for the night.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Nagoya</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> and Jodoh are two of the busiest districts in Batam. Nagoya's traditional name is actually Lubuk Baja. It assumed its popular name during the Japanese occupation of the island.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Nagoya</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">(also known as Lubuk Baja) is the original center of Batam, and not a very attractive town with a mix of old and new characterless buildings. But if you are looking for local entertainment this must be the place, with plenty of shops, food stalls, nightlife, discos, music lounges, karaoke, restaurants and many small hotels.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Nagoya</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> is Batam's entertainment center. While resorts offer there own brand of quiet evening music, Nagoya is definitely the place to go for nightlife. Bars are plentiful and disco lively. Tired folk can enjoy a relaxing and stimulating massage in one of the many salons In Nagoya. Karaoke Lounges are big news, where guests can live out their singing talents in congenial surroundings.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Visit the wet markets for fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables. The area comes to life after dusk with its exciting nightlife. Shopping is also a must. In Jodoh ask your guide to take you to Tanjung Uma, the oldest village in Batam, reported to be about a century old. It is a fishing village with houses built on stilts.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">You may easily find <a href="https://www.booking.com/region/id/batam.html?aid=802428" target="_blank">hotels</a> of all standards here, from five star hotels with all facilities to <a href="https://www.booking.com/region/id/batam.html?aid=802428" target="_blank">budget losmen</a>. The most expensive rooms can be found in Nagoya or at the tourist resorts at Nongsa on the northeast part of the island. The tourism here has seen a steep decline lately, so you may get a good bargain. More reasonable priced rooms can be found in Nagoya or elsewhere, but the budget rooms are said to be of less quality and overpriced compared to most other areas in Indonesia.</span></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Ria</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">u is well known for its fresh and delicious seafood. Prawns, live fish, lobsters, clams and shellfish are cooked in a variety of styles, a local specialty is the "gong-gong" conch shell dipped in a spicy sauce. To find a seafood restaurant is no problem, especially in Nagoya, Batu Besar, Batu Merah and Telaga Punggur. At Nongsa you can eat in a "kelong", a restaurant built over the sea on stilts. Singaporeans even come here for a late night meal at a Batam restaurant and return the same evening to Singapore. You can of course also find other traditional Indonesian food here, like Padang food. In Nagoya you can try the night markets or the Pujasera Nagoya food center.</span>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-79008977725274088322011-02-08T05:42:00.000-08:002011-02-08T05:42:25.508-08:00Discover the Happiest Place in Hong Kong<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>IN</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMsUAnyAzgfyOR5nAEUB-nY3PlI3NQ5gTo7rv7ymHyW5lNdniMd8ezXZqTs0HvK4ToheH1fnkKI-tx2gIhDoez9FWyZ-m5FnoYYnvKWsjzuTZDSpuuwqremMgNLxmO74GmCaSV4YtCvra/s1600/Disney+Hongkong.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMsUAnyAzgfyOR5nAEUB-nY3PlI3NQ5gTo7rv7ymHyW5lNdniMd8ezXZqTs0HvK4ToheH1fnkKI-tx2gIhDoez9FWyZ-m5FnoYYnvKWsjzuTZDSpuuwqremMgNLxmO74GmCaSV4YtCvra/s400/Disney+Hongkong.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">For both children and adults all over the world, the Disney brand represents a fantasy world where animals talk, princes are brave and fairy-tale endings are the norm. It’s such a nice place to get swept away in that the company long ago made the decision to open theme parks around the world, where families are free to spend a day immersed in the magical world of Disney. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">While the first Disneyland theme park opened in California more than half a century ago, Hong Kong Disneyland just celebrated its fifth anniversary last Friday. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The theme park welcomed guests from all over the world to celebrate the special day and I was among them, along with a small but merry band of Indonesian reporters. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The fun started when we boarded a Disney-themed train at Hong Kong’s Sunny Bay station. With mouse-ear-shaped windows and a host of Disney character statues inside the train, the magic started to work before we even reached our destination. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">We arrived at the park half an hour after it opened at 10 a.m. to find that long queues had already formed for the park’s most popular rides. Luckily, as invited guests, we had the luxury of using media fast passes to skip the long queues. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">On a normal day, these same fast passes are available for purchase, but can only be used to skip the lines of three rides. Having them at our disposal definitely made the day that much more enchanting. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Our first ride was called Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Inspired by Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story,” visitors use laser guns during the ride in a bid to defeat the evil Emperor Zurg. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Each object the riders pass has a target to shoot and each time riders score a hit with their laser guns, the ride automatically adds it to their scores.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">I finished the ride with my laser gun smoking, but somehow missed the top score by a mile. It was, however, a fun ride and suitable for all ages. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Compared to the relatively slow-moving Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain literally takes your breath away. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The ride starts as the roller coaster enters a pitch black, outer space-like staging area with glittering planets for decorations. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">After a few seconds of peaceful silence, things start to move very fast. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">All of a sudden we were going so quickly I couldn’t see much, but I was well aware that I was moving up and down while turning this way and that. For a second I was sure I was going to lose my glasses, so I kept tilting my chin to keep them from flying off. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The Golden Mickey is a Broadway-style musical show performed by a cast of Disney characters. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Guests are entertained by songs from the soundtracks of famous Disney films like “Toy Story,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Tarzan,” “Mulan,” “Lilo and Stitch” and “Beauty and the Beast.”</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The show is 30 minutes long and takes place five times a day. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">A 4-D film, “Mickey’s PhilharMagic,” was an eye-popping experience. As a 4-D attraction, it blends a great 3-D film with things like the delicious smell of cake, water spray and wind. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Having your hair literally blown back during Aladdin’s carpet ride is real Disney magic at work.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Finally, if you should make your way to Hong Kong Disneyland, don’t miss the Flight of Fantasy Parade. The performance, which begins at 4:15 p.m. every Friday, starts on the ground and soars 40 feet into the air on a special Mickey airship. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The peak season for Hong Kong Disneyland is mid-June through late August, and also the last week of December. Hong Kong Disneyland is currently offering a few special packages to celebrate its fifth anniversary. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">There is a buy two get one free vacation package offered through Cathay Pacific Airways and a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip through a promotion on the park’s Facebook site. A day at Hong Kong Disneyland costs 350 Hong Kong dollars ($45) for adults, 250 HKD for children aged 3-11 and 170 HKD for seniors aged 65 and above. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Hong Kong Disneyland is a 20-minute drive from the airport. The park also has great transit tickets available for passengers who arrive and depart Hong Kong by air on the same day.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> <a href="http://adf.ly/T2YL">Source</a></span>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-60649962473302942702011-02-08T05:22:00.000-08:002011-02-08T05:22:03.322-08:00Komodo May Lose Wonders of Nature Race on Technicality<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>IN</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits, in which dwell major deities, in Uluwatu's case; Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, is also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.</span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Naturally being a temple, there is a strict dress code although sarongs and clothes can be rented at the entrance. Inside be watchful of the cunning monkeys that love snatching bags and cameras from visitors.</span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">is a spectacular sight, especially at sunset.</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> T</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">he temple of Tanah Lot stands on a rocky island just off the southwest coast of Bali. One of Bali's most sacred sea temples, Tanah Lot is dedicated to the guardian spirits of the sea. The temple itself is said to be guarded from evil by the sea snakes that inhabit the caves below.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The temple itself is not accessible to visitors, but magnificent views can be had from a variety of points nearby. Crowds especially gather on the terraces nearby to watch the glow of the sunset behind the temple. Naturally, there are plenty of souvenir shops and cafes with a view to keep you well-supplied while doing so.</span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Mount Agung is a big place, the biggest of Bali’s mountains. It’s the holiest place in Bali, and it deserves respect for its beauty as well.</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">This place has everything:</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">* Treks up the mountain, where you find yourself literally above the clouds in an ever-changing sky, able to see the whole of Bali. The light is a photographer’s dream. No two pictures of Mount Agung are the same. Dawn and sunset are quite spectacular.</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">* An ancient temple which is stunningly beautiful. This is an early style Buddhist temple, a true historical site. For culture tours, it’s a must.</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">* White water rafting down the Telaga Waja River. It’s real white water rafting, with professional backup. It’s an adventure within an adventure.</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Those are just the basics. The area is full of fascinating things to see, and it’s well stocked with discreet modern conveniences. They don’t overdo things on Bali. Everything is understated to some degree, and the tasteful surroundings don’t distract from the fantastic, incredible place.</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> <span class="apple-style-span">Known as the "mother Temple of Bali, the sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Over a thousand years old, steps ascend through split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings.</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Around the three main temples dedicated to the Trinity: Shiva, Brahma and Wisnu, are 18 separate sanctuaries belonging to different regencies and caste groups.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">To the Balinese, a visit to the temples sanctuaries is a special pilgrimage. Each has its own anniversary celebration or "Odalan". The sight of the temple against the background of the mountain is impressive and during festivals, coloured banners add a touch of gaiety.</span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">is located in Ubud 20kms north of Denpassar. Explore the three holy temples set in a dense jungle and populated by long-tailed macaques (monkeys). They look cute but don't feed them as they are wild animals with no table manners. Keep hold of your possessions as they are known to bag snatch!</span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The island of Bali is blessed with the line of beaches surrounding it. Some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island. The eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">and gentle seas. Do not swim at a beach if a</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">red flag</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">is planted in the sand.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">Surfing is taught by several surf schools teaching beginners and intermediates along the popular stretch of sand and gentle waves between Kuta and Legian beaches, while Seminyak offers intermediates a little more challenge with less crowds.</span><br />
</span><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="color: blue;"><u><span lang="EN-US">Sanur</span></u></b><u><span lang="EN-US">.</span></u><span id="goog_1763571671"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1763571672"></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> <span class="apple-style-span">On the southeastern side of Bali, Sanur beach is easily reachable from Denpasar, about a 5 to 10 minute drive. Sanur is an excellent site to watch the sun rises, as you jog along the white sandy beach. Being one of the first resort developed in Bali, Sanur maintains its traditions. Only a stone thrown away from the beach, ancient temples stand as solemn as they have been in centuries past.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> <span class="apple-style-span">Practically on the opposite side of Sanur, the beaches of Kuta and Legian stretch on the southwestern side of Bali, again only about 5 to 10 minute drive from Denpasar or the airport.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">Surfing</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">is a major activity in these beaches.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">Shops, Kecak dance performances, pubs, and other facilities</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">make Kuta a tourist mecca.</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> <span class="apple-style-span">Jimbaran is directly south of the airport, on the way from Denpasar towards Nusa Dua. The village of Jimbaran is the narrow neck of the island of Bali, and thus it has two remarkably different beaches. On the west, Jimbaran Beach faces the Jimbaran Bay, recently lined by new luxurious resorts. On the east, the beach faces the body of water sheltered by Benoa Harbor.</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="apple-style-span">Nusa Dua is a new luxurious resort area where the world's most sumptuous hotels gracefully integrate into the beautiful white beaches. Crystal clear water provides excellent snorkeling and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">diving</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">site, and the waves on the northern and the southern part of Nusa Dua allow for great surfing</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">opportunity.</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> <span class="apple-style-span">Near the northern tip of the island of Bali lies a stretch of villages by the Bali Sea. Lovina Beach is the name. It is well known as an excellent site for sunset watching, snorkeling, and diving. Night life activities are also abound, as well as chartered boats to go out into the sea. If you like what Kuta offers but do not like the crowd, Lovina Beach is for you.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 50 species, including some of rare and endangered species. Combining Balinese cultural ambience with African Savannah, Bali Safari and Marine Park features</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">the following exhibits featuring Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, white tiger, leopard, komodo dragon and cheetah are just some of the fascinating creatures that can be seen at the Bali Safari and Marine Park.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Fulfilling its mission of conservation, education and recreation through one of our attractive Elephant Show devoted to animals involved in conservation and education projects and so much more excitement by riding the elephant with our Elephant Back Safari around the African Savannah and get to see your favorite animal up close! in Animal Encounter make the Bali Safari and Marine Park's leading family attraction and adventure in Bali.</span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">is one of the most popular and spectacular sightseeing tours in Bali. Visit the cooler mountainous region of Bali where horticulture in the main activity. The main attraction for visitors is around</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Lake Batur</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">and the spectacular view of the crater lake set in a vast volcano caldera. A climb to the summit of</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Mount Batur</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">, still an active volcano, to watch the sunrise is an unforgettable experience for more energetic travellers.</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Acclaimed as the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">World's Best Elephant Park</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">facilities include a full</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Reception and Information Centre</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">, a comprehensive<a href="http://www.baliadventuretours.com/BAT-Elephant_Museum.htm"><span style="color: windowtext;">Museum</span></a>, with a large collection of elephant memorabilia and the only Mammoth Skeleton in South East Asia. A visit to the Elephant Safari Park is a must for any visitor to Bali. Get up close and personal with these incredible animals in a beautiful tropical park setting. Elephants can be seen immersing themselves in the park lake, in between riding, painting or other activities. Hand feed them, touch them, take photos with them, then learn more about the elephants ancestry and diversity at the Park's historical and graphic displays</span></span></div>
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Bali also known as “<a href="https://www.booking.com/region/id/bali.html?aid=802428;label=bali" target="_blank">Island of the Gods</a>”, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all provide a picturesque backdrop to its colorful, deeply spiritual and unique culture.<br />
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With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and a wide range of accommodations; this is one of the world's most popular island destinations.<br />
However, the serenity we experience in Bali today hides one of the region’s most turbulent histories. <br />
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History & Origin<br />
The first Hindus arrived in Bali as early as 100BC, but the unique culture found on Bali today originally hailed from neighbouring Java, with some influence from Bali’s distant animist past. The Javanese’s Majapahit Empire’s rule over Bali became complete in the 14th century when Gajah Mada, Prime Minister of the Javanese king, defeated the Balinese king at Bedulu. The rule of the Majapahit Empire resulted in the initial influx of Javanese culture including its architecture, dance, painting, sculpting and various art forms, such as the Wayang puppet theatre. <br />
The few Javanese who did not adopt this Javanese Hindu culture are known as the Bali Aga (original Balinese) and still live in the isolated villages of Tenganan near Candidasa and Trunyan on the remote eastern shore of Lake Batur at Kintamani. <br />
With the rise of Islam in the Indonesian archipelago, the Majapahit Empire fell and Bali became independent near the turn of the 16th century. The Javanese aristocracy found refuge in Bali, bringing about an even stronger influx of Hindu arts, literature and religion. <br />
Divided among a number of ruling rajas, occasionally battling off invaders from now Islamic Java to the west and making forays to conquer Lombok to the east, the north of the island was finally captured by the Dutch colonialists in a series of brutal wars from 1846 to 1849. Southern Bali was not conquered until 1906 and Eastern Bali did not surrender until 1908. During these years, many proud Balinese warriors chose death over disgrace and fought en-masse until the bitter end, often walking straight into Dutch cannons and gunfire. This manner of suicidal fighting became known as puputan. <br />
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Bali Today<br />
The current chapter of Balinese history became in the seventies when intrepid hippies and surfers discovered Bali’s beaches and waves, and tourism soon became the biggest income earner. This magical island continues to draw crowds, and Bali’s spectacular culture remains as spectacular as ever.Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-52151224071404627492011-01-12T08:38:00.000-08:002011-01-12T08:49:33.715-08:00A Trip to Melawai’s Little Tokyo in Jakarta<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"></div><div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(182, 215, 168);"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Even though I have been a South Jakarta resident for more than four years, this was actually the first time I set out to explore Melawai. Dubbed Jakarta’s Little Tokyo, Melawai’s streets are lined with Japanese cafes, restaurants and stores. <br />
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In fact, exploring the area made me feel like I was wandering around the back alleys of the popular Shibuya district in Tokyo — well, almost. <br />
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Accompanied by one of my colleagues, our first stop was Ajihara. <br />
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While this is only one of the many Japanese restaurants in the Melawai area, it came highly recommended by several colleagues and culinary Web sites. <br />
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I must admit that the restaurant looks quite unimpressive from the outside — actually, it is very easy to miss the wooden sliding door that serves as the entrance to the eatery, and if I hadn’t spotted the red sign, I might have walked right past. <br />
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However, after stepping inside, it felt like I had been transported from the dusty streets of Jakarta to a small tavern in Tokyo. <br />
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On the right of the entrance is a sushi counter, where diners can watch the chef prepare food — or the Japanese channel NHK on TV — while on the left, people lounge on tatami (rice straw mats) in typical Japanese manner. <br />
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Slippers of different sizes are provided for those who need to use the restroom. <br />
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A shelf filled with manga comic books and Japanese magazines offers entertainment for customers who are dining by themselves and the books even be borrowed and returned during the next visit. <br />
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“This restaurant has been around since 1997,” our waitress said.<br />
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“At the beginning, it was mostly the Japanese who came here for lunch or dinner, but as time went by, it has become increasingly popular with Indonesians as well.” <br />
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Owned by a Japanese chef who is married to an Indonesian woman, Ajihara serves authentic Japanese cuisine at very reasonable prices. <br />
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There are several bentos (traditional Japanese lunch boxes) to choose from, but my friend and I opted for the shoyu ramen (soy-based Japanese noodle soup) and zaru soba (cold wheat noodles topped with shredded seaweed), which came with crispy tempura (battered, deep-fried sea food and vegetables).<br />
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Japanese pickles, a salmon onigiri (rice ball) and the mandatory green tea completed a filling and delicious lunch. At Rp 60,000 ($7) each, this was a very good deal, given the high quality of the food and the unique atmosphere of the restaurant. <br />
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A walk seemed like a good idea after the filling lunch. Strolling through Little Tokyo under the beaming sun, we walked past several Japanese bars and cafes still closed at the time — it was still early in the afternoon. <br />
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We were curious about the sign that offered “Raku Foot Reflexology,” but unfortunately, like the bars, the salon was not yet open, and we were advised to come back later. <br />
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Taking a left turn toward Jalan Melawai Raya, we soon found ourselves in front of the Japanese supermarket Papaya Fresh Gallery. <br />
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The supermarket, also owned by a Japanese, has six outlets throughout Indonesia, one in Bali, two in Surabaya, one in Bandung and another two in Jakarta. <br />
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The one in Blok M has been around for a good 10 years, according to the store manager, Shimamoto. <br />
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“We cater to the Japanese community in Jakarta,” he said, adding that Indonesians fond of Japanese cuisine also frequently shopped there. <br />
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“The store gets particularly packed on weekends,” Shimamoto added. <br />
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Even though it was not the weekend, the supermarket was still quite crowded, mostly with Japanese women and their children. <br />
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Many of them were pushing shopping carts through the aisles, listening to the Japanese pop music playing over the store’s speakers. <br />
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Here shoppers can find anything their hearts desire to prepare real Japanese dishes at home. <br />
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Freshly made sushi is packed in small boxes and ready for take-out, as well as other Japanese delicacies, such as takoyaki (octopus balls), mochi (Japanese rice cake) and a variety of sweets. <br />
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In addition to groceries, the supermarket also carries cosmetics and I was pleasantly surprised when I found the same shampoo brand I had used while living in Tokyo 15 years ago. <br />
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A small pastry shop behind the cashier offers baked goods and bread. <br />
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On the second floor of the building, a Japanese travel agent organizes plane tickets, while the DVD rental Family Station displays hundreds of Japanese movies, just waiting to be picked up and watched by members of Jakarta’s Japanese community. <br />
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While Noah Cafe invites passersby to come in for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, the real gem here is The Daiso, a store that sells Japanese goods. <br />
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Crammed with everything imaginable — both useful and completely unnecessary — it is easy to spend a lot of time here hunting for hidden treasures. <br />
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From stationery, household goods and bathroom slippers to toys, bags and cute bunny ears, all items cost Rp 22,000. <br />
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Adopting the concept of selling everything for the same price, The Daiso is the equivalent of the 100 Yen stores so widely popular in Japan — a quite brilliant business idea that makes customers tempted to stuff their shopping carts to the brim without realizing that in the end what they buy will all add up to a substantial sum. <br />
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Loaded with shopping bags, we decided to call it a day and headed back to the car. <a href="http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/a-trip-to-melawais-little-tokyo-in-jakarta/416326">Source</a>.</span></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-47565149165018234412011-01-12T08:26:00.000-08:002011-01-12T08:57:03.826-08:00A New Slogan to Lure Tourists to Indonesia<div style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><br />
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Whether you want to take in the world’s highest diversity of coral species while diving the reefs of Raja Ampat in West Papua, stroll ancient temple compounds in Central Java or walk among real-life prehistoric dragons on Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia has something for travelers of all stripes. <br />
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How then, can you sum up this myriad of tourism riches in a single slogan. <br />
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This was the challenge facing members of Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry running up to the unveiling last week of the country’s new official tourism slogan for 2011, “Wonderful Indonesia.” <br />
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Reaction to the new slogan has been mixed, with some expressing remorse that the older, more direct slogan, “Visit Indonesia,” had been dropped. <br />
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Like it or hate it, most travelers and tourism industry insiders agree that, along with the new, flashy slogan, Indonesia needs a new and better approach to managing a national tourism industry that continues to struggle despite being blessed with almost limitless potential. <br />
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According to the official Web site of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations, Indonesia ranks No. 4 in tourist arrivals on a list of all Southeast Asian countries. Malaysia, at No. 1, hosted more than 23 millions international tourists in 2009, followed by Thailand and Singapore, respectively. <br />
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Despite what on paper appears to be a chronic underperformance, there is reason to believe that Indonesian tourism is on the brink of a new golden era — if it can capitalize on some recent trends. <br />
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The Tourism Ministry has released new data for 2010 showing that it was a record year for international arrivals, with seven million foreign tourists visiting Indonesia. The ministry said that these tourists pumped around $7.6 billion into the economy. <br />
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In addition, the ministry also reported that Indonesians themselves are getting out to explore the wonders of their own country in greater numbers than ever before. <br />
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Last year some 234 million Indonesians fanned out to beaches, hiking trails and resorts all across the archipelago in search of fun and adventure, adding Rp 138 trillion ($15.5 billion) to the economy in the process — a 3.05 percent increase from the 229 million local travelers reported in 2009. <br />
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The ministry has set a goal for 7.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2011, a 10 percent increase from 2010. <br />
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It is in support of this target that the Tourism Ministry has introduced its new slogan. <br />
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The new slogan is accompanied by a logo depicting the country’s national Garuda symbol drawn in five different colors. <br />
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“The aura around 2011 is very positive,” Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik wrote recently on the ministry’s Web site. <br />
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Despite Jero’s enthusiasm, most industry insiders think that it will take more than a positive aura to meet the new goal. <br />
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Tara Seprita, a strategic planner at the Grey Jakarta advertising agency, said slogans, logos and taglines were an important part of this type of large-scale campaign, but she added that there must also be something behind the slogan that backed up the brand’s vision and mission. <br />
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Tara said that, by its nature, the global tourism industry is cluttered with many countries vying for their share of the tourist dollar. <br />
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Usually, one country’s campaign is no better or more distinctive than other countries’ campaigns. <br />
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It’s very difficult to stand out in this type of an environment. Doing so takes much more than just a catchy slogan, she said. <br />
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Dewi Wilaisono, a housewife, avid traveler, photographer and scuba diver, said she supported the slogan change. <br />
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“There’s no other word that can represent Indonesia besides ‘wonderful,’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">” said Dewi, who has traveled to almost every province in Indonesia. <br />
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Tara, however, believes that there is room for improvement. “Wonderful Indonesia” is not very focused, she said, adding that there are too many messages that the ministry is trying to get across in one line. <br />
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She thinks that the previous slogan, “Visit Indonesia,” was more to the point. <br />
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It’s not easy to determine which one is better, she said. <br />
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“In the end, a slogan doesn’t really matter that much — the most important thing is how well the overall strategy is implemented.” <br />
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Celebrated traveler Trinity, known to her readers as The Naked Traveler, agrees. <br />
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She said that a catchy new slogan is useless unless it is part of an larger integrated campaign. <br />
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Trinity, whose two books, “The Naked Traveler” and “The Naked Traveler 2,” have become national best sellers, complained that finding information about Indonesian tourism was still difficult. <br />
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“Try to search ‘Indonesia’ and ‘tourism’ on Google, the chances are you’ll have a hard time finding Indonesia’s official tourism Web site,” she said. <br />
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Trinity pointed out that finding reliable, up-to-date travel information on the Internet remained one of the most problematic issues for foreign tourists. <br />
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And until this problem is fixed, all the new slogans in the world won’t help to increase Indonesia’s tourism, she added. <br />
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She blamed the Tourism Ministry for not appealing to the public to get more involved in support of the tourism industry. <br />
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She pointed out how other countries like Malaysia, with its “Truly Asia” campaign, had managed to communicate their strategies not only to the world, but to their own residents as well. <br />
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“The people there are proud of helping and supporting the tourism industry,” she said, adding that the opposite is often the reality in Indonesia. <br />
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When the new slogan was launched, Trinity said most of the residents she spoke with didn’t even know about it and those who did didn’t really know what it meant. <br />
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“I myself don’t really know what the new slogan really means,” Trinity admitted. <br />
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“If people don’t know what the government is doing in the tourism sector, they can’t be expected to know how to help and participate,” she said. <br />
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“It seems to me that the government wants to go forward by themselves. This isn’t right.” <br />
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Tara pointed out how the slogans of neighboring countries such as “Amazing Thailand” or “Infinitely Yours Seoul” were actually nothing special. <br />
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But the difference is that these slogans are a part of large, sustained and creative campaigns to lure tourists. <br />
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Tara said that Indonesia’s tourism officials needed to stop focusing only on traditional communication strategies and start thinking more creatively while focusing on Web-based digital implementation and access. <br />
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But despite the criticism, Jero remains optimistic that his office is on the right course and can boost the number of tourists coming to Indonesia. <br />
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“Culture is our strength and treasure that we can use to build our tourism industry,” he said. <br />
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Although she personally likes the new slogan, Dewi agreed that there was plenty more that needed to be done in order to improve tourism in Indonesia. <br />
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“We don’t promote hard enough to potential tourists abroad,” she said, adding that even domestic promotion is very limited. “Access to many tourism destinations is still bad.” <br />
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Trinity, who’s been to every province in Indonesia except Papua, said that infrastructure remained a great obstacle to boosting tourism. <br />
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She said that East Indonesia, which has huge potential to attract international tourists, still has very poor infrastructure, making traveling there difficult and costly. <br />
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But despite the problems, Indonesia still has the major advantage of being, well, Indonesia. There’s nowhere else like it on earth. <br />
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For this reason, people like Trinity are certain of Indonesia’s potential. “I don’t know one foreign traveler who doesn’t like Indonesia,” she said. <br />
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“The challenge is how to start getting people to come here first.” <a 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0%20Tara%20said%20that,%20by%20its%20nature,%20the%20global%20tourism%20industry%20is%20cluttered%20with%20many%20countries%20vying%20for%20their%20share%20of%20the%20tourist%20dollar.%20%20%20Usually,%20one%20country%E2%80%99s%20campaign%20is%20no%20better%20or%20more%20distinctive%20than%20other%20countries%E2%80%99%20campaigns.%20%20%20It%E2%80%99s%20very%20difficult%20to%20stand%20out%20in%20this%20type%20of%20an%20environment.%20Doing%20so%20takes%20much%20more%20than%20just%20a%20catchy%20slogan,%20she%20said.%20%20%20Dewi%20Wilaisono,%20a%20housewife,%20avid%20traveler,%20photographer%20and%20scuba%20diver,%20said%20she%20supported%20the%20slogan%20change.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CThere%E2%80%99s%20no%20other%20word%20that%20can%20represent%20Indonesia%20besides%20%E2%80%98wonderful,%E2%80%99%E2%80%89%E2%80%9D%20said%20Dewi,%20who%20has%20traveled%20to%20almost%20every%20province%20in%20Indonesia.%20%20%20Tara,%20however,%20believes%20that%20there%20is%20room%20for%20improvement.%20%E2%80%9CWonderful%20Indonesia%E2%80%9D%20is%20not%20very%20focused,%20she%20said,%20adding%20that%20there%20are%20too%20many%20messages%20that%20the%20ministry%20is%20trying%20to%20get%20across%20in%20one%20line.%20%20%20She%20thinks%20that%20the%20previous%20slogan,%20%E2%80%9CVisit%20Indonesia,%E2%80%9D%20was%20more%20to%20the%20point.%20%20%20It%E2%80%99s%20not%20easy%20to%20determine%20which%20one%20is%20better,%20she%20said.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CIn%20the%20end,%20a%20slogan%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20really%20matter%20that%20much%20%E2%80%94%20the%20most%20important%20thing%20is%20how%20well%20the%20overall%20strategy%20is%20implemented.%E2%80%9D%20%20%20Celebrated%20traveler%20Trinity,%20known%20to%20her%20readers%20as%20The%20Naked%20Traveler,%20agrees.%20%20%20She%20said%20that%20a%20catchy%20new%20slogan%20is%20useless%20unless%20it%20is%20part%20of%20an%20larger%20integrated%20campaign.%20%20%20Trinity,%20whose%20two%20books,%20%E2%80%9CThe%20Naked%20Traveler%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9CThe%20Naked%20Traveler%202,%E2%80%9D%20have%20become%20national%20best%20sellers,%20complained%20that%20finding%20information%20about%20Indonesian%20tourism%20was%20still%20difficult.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CTry%20to%20search%20%E2%80%98Indonesia%E2%80%99%20and%20%E2%80%98tourism%E2%80%99%20on%20Google,%20the%20chances%20are%20you%E2%80%99ll%20have%20a%20hard%20time%20finding%20Indonesia%E2%80%99s%20official%20tourism%20Web%20site,%E2%80%9D%20she%20said.%20%20%20Trinity%20pointed%20out%20that%20finding%20reliable,%20up-to-date%20travel%20information%20on%20the%20Internet%20remained%20one%20of%20the%20most%20problematic%20issues%20for%20foreign%20tourists.%20%20%20And%20until%20this%20problem%20is%20fixed,%20all%20the%20new%20slogans%20in%20the%20world%20won%E2%80%99t%20help%20to%20increase%20Indonesia%E2%80%99s%20tourism,%20she%20added.%20%20%20She%20blamed%20the%20Tourism%20Ministry%20for%20not%20appealing%20to%20the%20public%20to%20get%20more%20involved%20in%20support%20of%20the%20tourism%20industry.%20%20%20She%20pointed%20out%20how%20other%20countries%20like%20Malaysia,%20with%20its%20%E2%80%9CTruly%20Asia%E2%80%9D%20campaign,%20had%20managed%20to%20communicate%20their%20strategies%20not%20only%20to%20the%20world,%20but%20to%20their%20own%20residents%20as%20well.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CThe%20people%20there%20are%20proud%20of%20helping%20and%20supporting%20the%20tourism%20industry,%E2%80%9D%20she%20said,%20adding%20that%20the%20opposite%20is%20often%20the%20reality%20in%20Indonesia.%20%20%20When%20the%20new%20slogan%20was%20launched,%20Trinity%20said%20most%20of%20the%20residents%20she%20spoke%20with%20didn%E2%80%99t%20even%20know%20about%20it%20and%20those%20who%20did%20didn%E2%80%99t%20really%20know%20what%20it%20meant.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CI%20myself%20don%E2%80%99t%20really%20know%20what%20the%20new%20slogan%20really%20means,%E2%80%9D%20Trinity%20admitted.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CIf%20people%20don%E2%80%99t%20know%20what%20the%20government%20is%20doing%20in%20the%20tourism%20sector,%20they%20can%E2%80%99t%20be%20expected%20to%20know%20how%20to%20help%20and%20participate,%E2%80%9D%20she%20said.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CIt%20seems%20to%20me%20that%20the%20government%20wants%20to%20go%20forward%20by%20themselves.%20This%20isn%E2%80%99t%20right.%E2%80%9D%20%20%20Tara%20pointed%20out%20how%20the%20slogans%20of%20neighboring%20countries%20such%20as%20%E2%80%9CAmazing%20Thailand%E2%80%9D%20or%20%E2%80%9CInfinitely%20Yours%20Seoul%E2%80%9D%20were%20actually%20nothing%20special.%20%20%20But%20the%20difference%20is%20that%20these%20slogans%20are%20a%20part%20of%20large,%20sustained%20and%20creative%20campaigns%20to%20lure%20tourists.%20%20%20Tara%20said%20that%20Indonesia%E2%80%99s%20tourism%20officials%20needed%20to%20stop%20focusing%20only%20on%20traditional%20communication%20strategies%20and%20start%20thinking%20more%20creatively%20while%20focusing%20on%20Web-based%20digital%20implementation%20and%20access.%20%20%20But%20despite%20the%20criticism,%20Jero%20remains%20optimistic%20that%20his%20office%20is%20on%20the%20right%20course%20and%20can%20boost%20the%20number%20of%20tourists%20coming%20to%20Indonesia.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CCulture%20is%20our%20strength%20and%20treasure%20that%20we%20can%20use%20to%20build%20our%20tourism%20industry,%E2%80%9D%20he%20said.%20%20%20Although%20she%20personally%20likes%20the%20new%20slogan,%20Dewi%20agreed%20that%20there%20was%20plenty%20more%20that%20needed%20to%20be%20done%20in%20order%20to%20improve%20tourism%20in%20Indonesia.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CWe%20don%E2%80%99t%20promote%20hard%20enough%20to%20potential%20tourists%20abroad,%E2%80%9D%20she%20said,%20adding%20that%20even%20domestic%20promotion%20is%20very%20limited.%20%E2%80%9CAccess%20to%20many%20tourism%20destinations%20is%20still%20bad.%E2%80%9D%20%20%20Trinity,%20who%E2%80%99s%20been%20to%20every%20province%20in%20Indonesia%20except%20Papua,%20said%20that%20infrastructure%20remained%20a%20great%20obstacle%20to%20boosting%20tourism.%20%20%20She%20said%20that%20East%20Indonesia,%20which%20has%20huge%20potential%20to%20attract%20international%20tourists,%20still%20has%20very%20poor%20infrastructure,%20making%20traveling%20there%20difficult%20and%20costly.%20%20%20But%20despite%20the%20problems,%20Indonesia%20still%20has%20the%20major%20advantage%20of%20being,%20well,%20Indonesia.%20There%E2%80%99s%20nowhere%20else%20like%20it%20on%20earth.%20%20%20For%20this%20reason,%20people%20like%20Trinity%20are%20certain%20of%20Indonesia%E2%80%99s%20potential.%20%E2%80%9CI%20don%E2%80%99t%20know%20one%20foreign%20traveler%20who%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20like%20Indonesia,%E2%80%9D%20she%20said.%20%20%20%E2%80%9CThe%20challenge%20is%20how%20to%20start%20getting%20people%20to%20come%20here%20first.%E2%80%9D%20Source%20:%20http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/a-new-slogan-to-lure-tourists-to-indonesia/415888">Source</a></span></div>Great 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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";">Indonesia</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";">’s Komodo National Park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller ones, for a total area of 1,817 square kilometers (603 square kilometers of it land). The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon. Later, it was also dedicated to protecting other species, including marine animals. The islands of the national park are of volcanic origin.</span><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.new7wonders.com/community/en/new7wonders/new7wonders_of_nature/komodo">Source </a></span></b></span><br />
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</tbody></table>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-73621396742310113622010-12-22T09:20:00.000-08:002010-12-22T09:20:16.038-08:00Natural Beaches in Yogyakarta - Indonesia<div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">At the south of <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>, you will meet beaches. The closest beach is Parangtritis which offers the fun of riding along the beach by horse cart or ATV. There are also natural beaches in the Gunungkidul region; like Baron, Siung, Sadeng, and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sepanjang</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place>. It kind a different with <st1:place w:st="on">Northern Yogya</st1:place> which full of historical and cultural icon that already explain at last article, <a href="http://itsholidaystime.blogspot.com/2010/11/travelling-in-yogyakarta-city-of.html">Travelling In Yogyakarta - City of Culture in Indonesia </a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Although we cannot expect a mature beach resort like Bali or blue-blooded such as <st1:country-region w:st="on">Thailand</st1:country-region>, the natural beaches in Gunung Kidul - <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place> still worth a visit, especially for travelers with special interests.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="SV" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><strong><span lang="SV" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Congot Beach and </span></strong></span>Glagah Beach </span><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSdhyDt14Y33WxosuCdBgnQHh8LKfaociaiU6f_uAlzthx2NU6PwI-CToOn0w9qUm7OxA27JF42r7Hw6Mo6viarOQ4TDtLoUc2pga6hJMgh0yLhKb67mS0PghQoNZQc-MhLIRRU5iMbrL/s1600/01+Congot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSdhyDt14Y33WxosuCdBgnQHh8LKfaociaiU6f_uAlzthx2NU6PwI-CToOn0w9qUm7OxA27JF42r7Hw6Mo6viarOQ4TDtLoUc2pga6hJMgh0yLhKb67mS0PghQoNZQc-MhLIRRU5iMbrL/s400/01+Congot.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">Located in Kulon Progo district, approximately 40 km from the city of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place></st1:city>. This beach can be reached by private car or by public transport buses – lines from Yogya to Purworejo until the intersection Glagah. From this intersection, visitors who do not bring their own vehicle can request services "motorcycle taxi" to deliver to that location. For hiking lovers, travel that distance by foot is a healthy and exciting journey. Local Government has built this beach area with various facilities such as recreational parks, fishing pond and campground. You also can enjoy river attraction at this place, sports fans can get a rowing facility. Congot beach is about 1.5 kilimeter from Glagah beach, both beach has been associated with paved roads.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
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Tourists can wander along the lagoon by boat tours available at the lagoon mouth. Also in the coastal region there is an agro tourism for dragon fruit, so that the tourists can see directly the process of cultivating and picking dragon fruit.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Glagah</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> also offers a variety of tourist attractions, both regular and temporary, like a kite festival, motocross, ceremonies, and performing arts area.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To enter the region <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Glagah</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place>, visitors will be charged levies Rp 3,000 per person.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In addition, visitors will also be subject to two kinds of parking fees, at a counter charges and the location of the parking lot.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In the booth fees, visitors who use motor bike Rp 1,000; car Rp 3,000 and Rp 5,000 for buses.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To levy parking, if you use two-wheeled vehicle, you can park in the area by paying a levy <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Glagah</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place> parking Rp 2,000 and Rp 5,000 for four-wheel vehicles.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As for the bus and truck parking fee of Rp 10,000.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="SV" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Trisik Beach</span></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfETdJRQkiflNxh1LDOEW4tx0LE6x5II1s_IpHI61YwLxqIH97R9rUU1b9me6aTsqGPO8Ynz8WhAuAV7Dpw60FWTwpHmHmF4Jc59AZiTBlNzKujwrgmXblwpKBII919nIU8DDVrLIJ-s5D/s1600/02+Trisik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfETdJRQkiflNxh1LDOEW4tx0LE6x5II1s_IpHI61YwLxqIH97R9rUU1b9me6aTsqGPO8Ynz8WhAuAV7Dpw60FWTwpHmHmF4Jc59AZiTBlNzKujwrgmXblwpKBII919nIU8DDVrLIJ-s5D/s320/02+Trisik.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This beach is located approximately 37 kilometers from the city of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place></st1:city> and can be reached via Palbapang.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">From the intersection Palbapang is then turned in the direction to Srandakan, then proceed to Brosot area along Progo bridge around 600 meters. From Brosot area, travel along the 5 miles to the Trisik beach, can be achieved by local transport called ANDONG (cart drawn by a horse). </span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Trisik</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> also can be reached by bus to the coast.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Trisik</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> is an attractive tourist area, especially for the angler fish, because the Gunsario river (canal) located in areas inhabited by many big fish.</span></span><span lang="SV" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: SV; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="SV" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Parangtritis Beach</span></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8IPChn1swwm2kGRAzPAP2yCbH1cZLdKyEmgFep_CGvJ9adyX0PSS-3U5GYLr7lgbod6dNWS3N5uHpyzpEAKucR-CoGiVDeTFAFcWMHcaA8U1Ra6uCkkIJ-KC0tUdBLPROpwt8evVwmb1/s1600/03+sunset+di+Parang+Tritis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8IPChn1swwm2kGRAzPAP2yCbH1cZLdKyEmgFep_CGvJ9adyX0PSS-3U5GYLr7lgbod6dNWS3N5uHpyzpEAKucR-CoGiVDeTFAFcWMHcaA8U1Ra6uCkkIJ-KC0tUdBLPROpwt8evVwmb1/s320/03+sunset+di+Parang+Tritis.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="color: #4a483d; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">P</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">arangtritis </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">is the most popular <b>beach in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place></b>. Good management make<b>Parangtritis beach</b> clean and beautiful while still always crowded visit. Not only beach scene just presented, but we also can see the landscape rocks, mountains, etc..</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">When we walked south toward the coast, we’ll see a wide stretch of ocean. If you want to see a different view, we could walk to the east, there would appear green grass covering the mountains on the east coast beaches. When the water receded, there is a stretch of rocky reefs. <b>Parangtritis</b> has its own myth. believed to have a unified trinity of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Mount</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Merapi</st1:placename></st1:place>, Palace, and<b> Parangtritis</b>. There is a myth that Parangtritis coast became a meeting between the Panembahan Sunan Kalijaga when finished ascetic. Once satisfied with enjoying the natural scenery, you can go to the grave of Bela Belu sheh many pilgrims visited the kliwon Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">As a natural tourism area, Parangtritis has equipped itself with the lodging-inns and restaurants, as well as various recreational facilities such as swimming baths, camping grounds and others.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Attractions that can be visited include:</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Wedang</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype>: A mineralized <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">hot springs</st1:place></st1:city> that never dry all year, which is often used to cure skin diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Parang Kusuma: Facilities that have been many such inns, mosques, restaurants and toilets.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Gambirowati Highlands : it is one plat that has spectacular views over complex Parangtritis beach and into the surrounding sea. </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">This place can be reached along the road from the direction of Parangtritis to Panggang and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Langse</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Cave</st1:placetype></st1:place> which is an uphill road to the hills.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Gupit hill that is on this road, often used as a place to start / jumping of hang gliding sports lovers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><st1:placename w:st="on"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Ngrenehan</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvjWIi9ZWYhWNg4u8eXfj6Lc_7rBgE2da9PcoyanzuFaulF5ViZO6qGq-79Wm9KOeMtt_xyYidmjoneP_NkZP3xmehotAKyhSqz5uzgYm4PaQR7Do1wEWjKZfVORBM4qHM5yZPqnMf9et/s1600/04+Ngrenehan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvjWIi9ZWYhWNg4u8eXfj6Lc_7rBgE2da9PcoyanzuFaulF5ViZO6qGq-79Wm9KOeMtt_xyYidmjoneP_NkZP3xmehotAKyhSqz5uzgYm4PaQR7Do1wEWjKZfVORBM4qHM5yZPqnMf9et/s320/04+Ngrenehan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Located in the Kanigoro village in Saptosari district, approximately 30 km south of the Wonosari city. A shore of the bay surrounded by limestone hills stretch and has a spectacular panoramic view with white sand. </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Tourists can watch the activities of fishermen and enjoy sea food or take a souvenir of fresh fish.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Pantai Baron</span></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNl8NhIiZvYej-UyRMBUQbHbd-NrcZECHLtjU14fR0Ewpw4lTR6oaW2ISZ-IEO0l1_obhyphenhyphenq9gyaFBoy_RbxXrk0WBTgtWQo_Ae_gwqlXD76aVIJTc4HWfJ1Whk9DvhKFyYwl4MknOqsaY/s1600/05+Baron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNl8NhIiZvYej-UyRMBUQbHbd-NrcZECHLtjU14fR0Ewpw4lTR6oaW2ISZ-IEO0l1_obhyphenhyphenq9gyaFBoy_RbxXrk0WBTgtWQo_Ae_gwqlXD76aVIJTc4HWfJ1Whk9DvhKFyYwl4MknOqsaY/s320/05+Baron.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Baron</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">beach</st1:placetype></span></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> is quite unique and has many food vendors are available, making it suitable to take a break while enjoying a seafood meal that we can buy directly in the local fish auction place. Baron become centers of local fishermen, because of the uniqueness of this Baron beach at fence two karst cliff on the left and right into the bay. Most of the fisherman have </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">completed their boat with engine so it can reach a wider sea. T</span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">he uniqueness of others, there is a path from a stream originating from underground springs that are attached to the shoreline, so there are areas blend of fresh and salt water. </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Among teenagers and scouts often camping activities in this place, besides cross-country activities into the hills surrounding the bay beaches.</span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><st1:placename w:st="on"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Kukup</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNL0Ii8Nig0rSESeUeCaFLDg4ZvSYaS91VWmgFiCdlJRsFb0aCo37zAWn2SGOeJqvnKzjF1Cs-ecX6GwYnxLmYjiP0qxygJKZsdZhT3COtjDWveRI4ejAjCpMC1qItbZ5RiU9ht8WX8kh/s1600/06+Kukup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNL0Ii8Nig0rSESeUeCaFLDg4ZvSYaS91VWmgFiCdlJRsFb0aCo37zAWn2SGOeJqvnKzjF1Cs-ecX6GwYnxLmYjiP0qxygJKZsdZhT3COtjDWveRI4ejAjCpMC1qItbZ5RiU9ht8WX8kh/s320/06+Kukup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 16pt;">Is located in the </span></span><st1:placename style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 16pt;" w:st="on">Kemadang</st1:placename> <st1:placetype style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 16pt;" w:st="on">Village</st1:placetype><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 16pt;"> in Tanjungsari District, about 1 km east of </span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 16pt;" w:st="on">Baron</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 16pt;">beach. Sloping white sandy beaches and there are trails that cut through the hills until the Coastal Baron and a Coral Island connected by bridge. From the top of Coral Island, we can see a wide stretch of beach and very </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;">beautiful</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 16pt;"> with ornamental fish in the sea water which many found in this area and very</span></span></st1:placetype></st1:place></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> attractive tourist</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span lang="SV" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Drini Beach</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; vertical-align: top;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeG7Jt4xDftn50jd886rx-IO___ebI9grj12hKXkpDRfj6Rj-dyheg1OgIONcvPqKvZUF6u1Kdr1lHEveGOfvAHVV8ZrZQ4reVFFn_hBMPNjphUDHFijRQFMPr7xv7FumcS6j7BkftKsa/s1600/07+Drini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeG7Jt4xDftn50jd886rx-IO___ebI9grj12hKXkpDRfj6Rj-dyheg1OgIONcvPqKvZUF6u1Kdr1lHEveGOfvAHVV8ZrZQ4reVFFn_hBMPNjphUDHFijRQFMPr7xv7FumcS6j7BkftKsa/s320/07+Drini.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; vertical-align: top;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">Drini Beach, another object, is still characterized by the same coral beach with clear sea water, in this place we used to play down the hill there is lots of coral there, looking for marine animals that are trapped in shore reefs, or reefs along the hallway that seemed to be a shield from the fierce waves south sea. Called Drini because in coastal locations there were grows Drini tree which believed that the wood work for an antidote to venomous snakes. Apparently there is Sepanjang beaches that rarely visited, and at a certain time become a place of sea turtles landed to lay eggs, making this area as a conservation of sea turtles.</span></div><o:p></o:p><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; vertical-align: top;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><st1:placename w:st="on"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Krakal</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></b></span></st1:place></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaeuzTdKOqAUxbK04_Bj8Yax9o0uuWEFVypAuPtxL2i6DLKvvlSX0y-K_-ir8T28hDLQxwwnRLmFaZzJ8sb_K4OtohLbsWg1j-Q0j9KOiRKCNBNSd11VNJDmEAAGiseo0leyZxbNy8ikv/s1600/08+Krakal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaeuzTdKOqAUxbK04_Bj8Yax9o0uuWEFVypAuPtxL2i6DLKvvlSX0y-K_-ir8T28hDLQxwwnRLmFaZzJ8sb_K4OtohLbsWg1j-Q0j9KOiRKCNBNSd11VNJDmEAAGiseo0leyZxbNy8ikv/s320/08+Krakal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; vertical-align: top;"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Krakal</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Coast</st1:placetype> is the region's most beautiful beaches, among the entire stretch of beach along the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">island</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Java</st1:placename></st1:place>. This beach will be built into the coastal and tourist settlements, especially foreign tourists, similar with Nusa Dua Resort in <st1:place w:st="on">Bali</st1:place> island.</span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Sundak</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa0tEWV4zt2aO5jqFMxYKNp0v29c_xDesaqCD3c2tWsofCEPlFdBuEh-koZgSzaGUM0M3edRC2Nj5sjW0v3cp37JWnWZWTjCRwua_3pucMlXt_xlLsrMv_DpW4J8JwdDqxdb4NDBGdO_P/s1600/09+sundak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa0tEWV4zt2aO5jqFMxYKNp0v29c_xDesaqCD3c2tWsofCEPlFdBuEh-koZgSzaGUM0M3edRC2Nj5sjW0v3cp37JWnWZWTjCRwua_3pucMlXt_xlLsrMv_DpW4J8JwdDqxdb4NDBGdO_P/s320/09+sundak.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Sundak mean Asu (dog) and Landak (hedgehogs). Sundak named because, in this region there is a spring inside a cave in a limestone cleft.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">The discovery of fresh water used by the locals this is due to a dog fight is chasing a porcupine that go into this cave, so that the origin of the name Sundak beach.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Wedi</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Ombo</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></span></b></span></st1:place></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7cmEkqkpvxxejdB0kzNf9SBiYr_LgVfDNRRJzCnk98mHR3BPQadY05jhKQHCdJPNnstoS5sXIQ7GXrXblJsfqc4-IyZKRsPxJIr2dpvBEAPKqWfOoy_TiPcVHE7NelbklaVLxr1tD7oN/s1600/10+Wedi+Ombo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7cmEkqkpvxxejdB0kzNf9SBiYr_LgVfDNRRJzCnk98mHR3BPQadY05jhKQHCdJPNnstoS5sXIQ7GXrXblJsfqc4-IyZKRsPxJIr2dpvBEAPKqWfOoy_TiPcVHE7NelbklaVLxr1tD7oN/s320/10+Wedi+Ombo2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Another beach that we visited. But the location was separated with aboves others beach. Wedi Ombo or in the Indonesian is Pantai Pasir yang Luas, wedi is Pantai Pasir (sand) and ombo mean Luas (wide). Bay beach of white sand area, which is visible from a far mowing. I think this beach is not inferior to the beach in Bali, very exotics when sunset or before sunrise. </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Around the coast there are Gremeng beach, Jungwok beach and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kalong</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Island</st1:placetype></st1:place>, the island with thousands of bats that nest on the island.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4TNZJqRM7XakBG38Tx3bEhPBz6w94Ctf2KUpRFniwVoRa6W94btcq3uANaKQ6qxFBKYU6Eq_SBHWKaaMazMDkRzJlQ6WnbHLewRn6_PtQMSJU7K0gplYBdbjtxNgm1F6xoV8EDW6UMjW/s1600/11+sunset-di-atas-kota-djogja.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4TNZJqRM7XakBG38Tx3bEhPBz6w94Ctf2KUpRFniwVoRa6W94btcq3uANaKQ6qxFBKYU6Eq_SBHWKaaMazMDkRzJlQ6WnbHLewRn6_PtQMSJU7K0gplYBdbjtxNgm1F6xoV8EDW6UMjW/s1600/11+sunset-di-atas-kota-djogja.jpg" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Way back to Yogyakarta after the morning visiting various coastal location, does not let go the opportunity to stop at a location before the bend of Semar butt, namely Bukit Hargodumilah or Bukit Bintang (star hills). Locations that have a view of the city of Yogyakarta, a very beautiful time of the sunset, see the fairy light flickering in the distance the city of Yogyakarta. If</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> during the day from this place can be seen <st1:placename w:st="on">Sindorodan</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Cleft</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountain</st1:placetype>, also of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Mount</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Merbabu</st1:placename></st1:place> and Merapi.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxG9NBogUg6yTAcAh_f1e8I-VrHxc5hEFcVkqzBUPClEDe0u3yWyS1X23_qA0Swgg1qGEGlDR2icl57foxm7smxMNj_nVkLWeo-GBsUTWDJ7J33ajYU10dHy665rf3A0Qzu9k8Yongici/s1600/12+djogja-dari-hargodumilah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxG9NBogUg6yTAcAh_f1e8I-VrHxc5hEFcVkqzBUPClEDe0u3yWyS1X23_qA0Swgg1qGEGlDR2icl57foxm7smxMNj_nVkLWeo-GBsUTWDJ7J33ajYU10dHy665rf3A0Qzu9k8Yongici/s320/12+djogja-dari-hargodumilah.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-73034223989213688102010-12-17T11:25:00.000-08:002010-12-17T11:31:54.446-08:00Cheap holidays – Low on Cost, Big on Fun!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">P73NE9JKVUAJ</span><br />
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<div style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Everyone loves taking holidays, they are a chance to get away from it all and experience a new country and culture and recharge your batteries. Sometimes though it can be difficult to budget for a holiday and that is why so many people are now taking cheap holidays all over the world. When you go on a cheap holiday you are getting exactly the same holiday as those people who have booked at the same resort and hotel – but at a higher price than you paid.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">One of the main reasons that cheap holidays are available is that often as the departure date for the holiday gets closer not all of the places on the holiday are booked. This means that travel agents reduce the cost of the holiday in order to sell it, and this is where you can really get yourself a bargain, with some holidays reduced to less than half price. It is possible to get bargain holidays to anywhere in the world, you just need to be patient and watch out for the type of holiday that you want. You also need to be quite flexible to really be able to benefit from a cheap holiday as some of them are quite last minute and are reduced in the few weeks or even days before the departure date.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">A Cheap holiday is not just for couples, families can really get some fantastic cheap holidays to the very best destinations all around the world which means that you can have a fun packed holiday and still have money left over. So why not keep an eye out for a cheap holiday which is perfect for families and have the holiday of a lifetime at much less than the full price?</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Finding cheap holidays is actually easier than you would think, you don’t have to spend hours trawling the internet to find them, it is easy to find one as you walk down your local high street. Travel agents all advertise their bargain holidays and there are new holidays added every day<span style="color: #d44d44; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Find Article" border="0" height="1" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/yulianto/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" v:shapes="_x0000_i1025" width="1" /></span>, so the next time you are walking past a travel agents take a look at what is on offer and you could be astounded.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Cheap holidays </span></span><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">are also the perfect way to book onto a holiday that you might not usually go on. Doing this can give you some amazing experiences that you want to repeat that you wouldn’t normally go for due to the price. Imagine what it would feel like to be on a holiday of a lifetime to a far flung corner of the world knowing that you haven’t broken the bank to get there. This is exactly what will happen to you when you book yourself onto a cheap holiday.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">So for a holiday that is low on cost but big on fun you need to try out cheap holidays. One thing is for sure once you have taken one you will be hooked and want to look out for amazing bargains every time you want to book a holiday.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: #474747; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Author : Martin Shane Jones is a Travel Writer in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region></st1:place>. </span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-89899916381140632232010-12-17T07:03:00.000-08:002010-12-17T07:03:27.631-08:00Cheap Freight - The Secrets to Getting Cheap Air Fares<div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">Cheap Freights are easy if you keep these 8 tips in mind.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Airlines aim to make as much money as possible. They are not going to put the cheap air fares out front, so you need to know how to find those gold mines yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">There are basically 8 rules I use on a regular basis when booking flights to be sure I get to my destination the cheapest way. These are tips that every person can easily use, frequently cutting the price in half you pay.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">1. Make your reservation as early as possible. At least 14 days in advance. After this time, the air tickets can easily more than double in price and cheap air fares may not be available.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">2. Be flexible with your travel<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>time. Changing the day or the time of day can drastically reduce the price of your air flight. The best day to fly on is Wednesday, which is also the best day to book the flight<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>on. The cheapest time to fly is early morning or late evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
3. Fly during the off-season. Prices are a direct result<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>of supply and demand. As demand goes down, prices go down as well, benefiting flyers.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">4. Shop all the airlines. This is the most possible using a couple of key air travel websites. Being able to check all the airlines side-by-side can make it really easy to get those cheap air fares you're after.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">5. A stopover instead of a direct flight can result in huge savings.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">6. Membership in some clubs like AAA can get you discounts.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">7. Look into air travel packages. Purchasing your air travel, hotel, and rental car through the same place usually gives a massive discount. Using a bigger air fare website will allow you to get both cheap air fares and cheap hotels in the same place in moments.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">The prices on air fares are a direct<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>result of competition, inventory, and demand. Competition is the airlines competing with each other. Inventory is how many seats are left open on a given flight. Demand is how many people are looking for air travel tickets.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">8. By choosing the least-crowded flights that are the least in demand, you get the cheap air fares you want. It's really that simple.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">As you can see, there are many ways to get better prices. If you use a good air fares website and choose the best days and times to fly, you can often get cheap freight and save a hefty amount of money in the process. Most of this is easier in practice for the well setup sites to compare all the airlines side-by-side. The cheaper prices stick out like a sore thumb. There are also many hidden deals also that don't get as known, so I have done the leg work to find you the best site to book everything from cruise ship vacations to cheap hotels to cheap air fares, all in one place. Also I have tracked down running specials on the cheap air fares, some as nice as 50% off the prices of the cheap air fares giving you deals that simply can't be beat.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://www.earticlesonline.com/air-travel-recommendations.html">Source</a> </span></b></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-14211522500514829262010-12-15T08:50:00.000-08:002010-12-17T06:55:13.797-08:00Planning Your Holidays? Get Useful Tips!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">What types of holiday celebrations do you want? For example: Do you want to have an immediate family only holiday affair or an extravaganza including immediate and extended family plus a few friends? Once you've thought everything through and decided on the type of holiday gathering you would like, you can then start making your plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">If you are ready to get a head start on organizing yourself, your family and your holiday check lists, then keep reading:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">I use a holiday card list that I derive from saving names and addresses from holiday cards my family has received in past years. I created a simple, computerized list that is easy to edit and print onto address labels. Be sure to stock up on stamps so that when you have your cards signed, stuffed and addressed you can affix a stamp to them and make one, simple trip to the Post Office.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">There's nothing like getting a HUGE credit card bill in the mail at the start of the New Year. Many of us tend to want to be generous when shopping for holiday gifts. While your generosity will be appreciated at gift giving time, keep in mind that it is very easy to succumb to "impulse buying" and go all out on your holiday shopping. While your intentions may be good, your pocketbook may be singing a different song. Set a budget and stick to it - your bank account will thank you for it after the start of the New Year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">Wrap your gifts and place nametags on them immediately after you bring them home, then store the gifts in a secure spot. This will cut down on those late night wrapping sessions that I am sure we ALL have experienced a few times, if not every year.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">If you will be cooking during the holidays, it is important to plan your meals ahead of time. Be sure to stock up ahead of time on all the necessary non-perishable baking ingredients such as flour, sugar and spices. Create a list of your holiday menus and a list of the ingredients you will need to prepare each of those meals. Also, try to think of a few dishes that can be prepared ahead of time and then frozen as an extra timesaving measure<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">This is one of my favorite tips. Be sure to enlist the help of your family or friends. Sit down and discuss what needs to be done then ask for volunteers. If no hands are raised, simply assign small tasks to each of them. Whether it is arranging for a babysitter so that you can escape for a child free day of shopping, passing the shopping list onto another family member or friend so that they can pick up the items for you, or letting the children decorate your home. Be sure to get the whole family involved in the holiday preparations so that you will not be overwhelmed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">Author: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_1780875_29.html">Mike</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9px;"><br />
</span></span></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-19159758418662227912010-12-15T07:45:00.000-08:002010-12-15T07:45:51.854-08:00How to Find Fun at Home During the Holidays<div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"></span></span></div><div class="articletext" style="color: #494949; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">All too often, the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>holidays are times when families don't spend enough time at home. This may sound ridiculous because holidays are supposed to be centered around the home and the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>family unit. Nevertheless, with shopping and everything else needing to be done at the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>holiday time, it can be difficult for families to find things<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="file:///D:/Website/Make%20English%20Web%201.doc" title=""></a>to do at home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> <div class="articletext" style="color: #494949; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">The truth is that the average family must make an effort to stay home and find things that are fun to do at home. When you do stay in more, you will realize your family is happier and not nearly as stressed out! Use these tips to help spur your memory and figure out exactly what you can do this holiday season.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Family Traditions</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #494949;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div><div class="articletext" style="color: #494949; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">One of the easiest ways to have fun at home during the holidays is to participate in family traditions. Many families have certain activities they do each holiday season. Some will help decorate the house with holiday decor together. No matter what you do as a family, you can guarantee that spending time together and in your home will make you feel great this holiday season. If you don't have any specific family traditions yet, you can always make this season<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>the one where you create some great ones. There are no rules on this front, so just be creative and have fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Music</span></u></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><br />
Another way you can have fun at home during the holidays is by getting in the holiday mood. One of the best ways to get into the holiday mood is by playing music. Playing holiday music in your home may sound a little ridiculous to you. However, the sound of the holiday music can bring out the bonding in everyone. You can play board games with your family while listening to holiday music and eating holiday cookies. Your kids will love it!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Parties</span><br />
</span></u></b><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">If you love to entertain, having a party is also a great way to have fun at home. You can throw a big bash, or only have a few friends over for appetizers and eggnog. Having a holiday party is perfect because your home is likely already decorated. So, all you need to do is pick up a few food choices and make some phone calls. Of course, if you want, you can always just create a small holiday party for your children and your spouse. You can sip eggnog by the tree and sit on the floor reading stories all night. Anything you can do to help your family develop great holiday memories is a good thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="color: #494949; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 2.1pt; margin-right: 2.1pt; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">So make an effort to stay home more this holiday season. Find things that make your family happy and try them. You just might find that you would rather stay home than go out!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: #494949; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.0pt;">Author:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.articlecircle.com/profile/jaci_rae-391.html"><span style="color: navy;">Jaci Rae</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></span>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-91834568269893027562010-12-15T07:25:00.000-08:002010-12-15T07:25:29.850-08:00Five Tips to Keep Families Healthy and Strong - Even with Challenging Children<div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">The holidays are notorious for putting a strain on even the healthiest of families. Schedules fall out of sync, stress builds with added expectations to be available to friends and extended family<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>members, and tens of thousands of people seem to come out of hiding, making roads and shops unbearable. This does not include the stress from the unpleasant realization that in all likelihood, children are not going to get every toy they see on television.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
To help you through the holidays, I am listing five tips that are applicable to all families, not just those with special needs children.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1.</b> <b><u>Ensure that all family members have adequate respite.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
Parents cannot be at their best without having a break once in a while. The same is true for children. Find some way that every member of your family can get rejuvenated. Perhaps your children would like some 1-1 time with you, playing a game, doing a sensory activity, or just taking a walk. Parents may need to call in a babysitter way in advance to get some time alone together, but use this time to build your relationship instead of holiday shopping or going to another party.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2. <u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eat dinner together<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
Eating dinner together is a healthy habit throughout the year. It is a time for your family to stay connected. Dinner does not need to be elaborate, the time together is most important.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3. <u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Nurture your relationships.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
While this is the focus of the holidays, nurturing relationships does not need to be made through elaborate parties. It may also be the reality that you can not possibly reach out on a personal level to everyone. If that is the case, prioritize the people that you want to connect with this year and give a call, or write a personal card. Perhaps you invite some of them out to coffee instead of sending a card.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4. <u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Live in the moment<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
There is much beauty to be found at this time of the year. Yet, the most beautiful aspects are also the easiest to miss when we are frantically shopping, sending cards, or trying desperately trying to make our house the best decorated on the block. Instead, try to notice the day to day development of your child and their sense of wonder.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5. <u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Appreciate the little things in life<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></div><div class="articletext" style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin: 2.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
If you take some time off during the holidays, try to appreciate all that your family has. Appreciate too all that you have given your child. You may have given your child with special needs an opportunity to realize his or her full potential; an opportunity that was rare only thirty or forty years ago. Lastly, try to appreciate everything your child with a disability has given to your family. Maybe it is patience, empathy, an appreciation for humanity, or something else.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 9.9pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 9.9pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.0pt;">Author : Christoher R. Auer<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-69050762932822605972010-11-02T06:21:00.000-07:002012-12-21T23:16:34.267-08:00Travelling In Yogyakarta, City of Culture in Indonesia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Yogyakarta is located about 500 km east side from capital city of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place> is famous for its lively culture and surrounded by talented artistic people. It is also well known for traditional Javanese culture and fine arts; puppet shows, songs, poetry, drama, batik etc. Many of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:country-region> well known artistic is born in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. Not only Yogyakarta famous for its culture and art, it is also known as student city since it have many university and also know as 2nd <st1:country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:country-region> tourism city after <st1:place w:st="on">Bali</st1:place>. Average temperature is tropical temperature, so it will be good if we visit to <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place> at dry season from February until September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Yogyakarta</span></st1:place><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"> have many interesting place to be visit. As the centre of Kraton (<st1:placename w:st="on">Sultan</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Palace</st1:placetype>), when visiting <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>, don't forget to pay visit to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The Sultan's Square.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>For you who like past inheritance, there are many Buddhist temples; Candi Sambisari, Candi Kalasan, Candi Sari, Candi Prambanan and the biggest temple is <st1:place w:st="on">Borobudur</st1:place> temple. For you who like to go to beach, there are many good beach and lots of art gallery can be visited in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">It would be called visiting <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place> without seeing the Wayang Kulit show (Javanese shadow play, which will be accompanied by Indonesian traditional music).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">To travel, you can travel with “Becak “, which allows having natural sight seeing of the city itself while riding in it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">There is various food can be found in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place> with various delicious taste; ranging from spicy to sweet, and its not expensive! So eat all you can. Some of the famous dish:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">- Ayam Goreng<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">- Rujak Ice cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">There is also a famous festival held in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. It is art and cultural festival that is organized every 2 years is call “ Jogja Biennale”. It aims to enhance the world's recognition of the city Jogja and its arts. Jogja Biennale has turned into the festival that local people and tourist keenly waiting for. The festival allows the artists to expose their artistic talent to the world, and bring the talented artists together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">You see, there are so many interesting places to visit in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. For a moment let we explore about temple in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. <br /><br /><u>Candi Borobudur (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Borobudur</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype></st1:place>)<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">A UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />It's located about 50 km <st1:state w:st="on">north west</st1:state> of Yogyakarta and one of remarkable monument in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region>, a splendid work of art and the largest Buddhist temple in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<st1:place w:st="on"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Borobudur</span></st1:place><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">, or Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument near Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. The journey for pilgrims begins at the base of the monument and follows a path circumambulating the monument while ascending to the top through the three levels of Buddhist cosmology, namely Kāmadhātu (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the world of formlessness). During the journey the monument guides the pilgrims through a system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the wall and the balustrades.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Evidence suggests <st1:place w:st="on">Borobudur</st1:place> was abandoned following the 14th-century decline of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms in Java, and the Javanese conversion to Islam. Worldwide knowledge of its existence was sparked in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, then the British ruler of Java, who was advised of its location by native Indonesians. <st1:place w:st="on">Borobudur</st1:place> has since been preserved through several restorations. The largest restoration project was undertaken between 1975 and 1982 by the Indonesian government and UNESCO, following which the monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Borobudur is still used for pilgrimage; once a year Buddhists in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:country-region> celebrate Vesak at the monument, and Borobudur is <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region>'s single most visited tourist attraction<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Prambanan / Candi Sewu (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sewu</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype></st1:place>)<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<u><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"><br /></span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">The Prambanan temple is the biggest and a most beautiful Hindu temple about 20 minutes from <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place> city. This magnificent Shivaite temple derives its name from the village where it is located. Locally known as the Loro Jongrang temple, or the temple of the "Slender Virgin" it is reputed to be the biggest and most beautiful <st1:placename w:st="on">Hindu</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype> in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region>. 17 kilometers east of <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>, the temple is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the ninth century. It has about one thousand of temple located<span style="color: #333333;"> in one place. Based on people story, it was made by man who would engage beautiful lady, but the lady asked the man to build one thousand temples before morning. So the man builds these one thousand temples in one night. Well whether you believe or not, this place is interesting place to visit<br /><br /><u>Candi Sari (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sari</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype></st1:place>)<o:p></o:p></u></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"><br /></span></u><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Also named Candi Bendah is a Buddhist temple located at Dusun (hamlet) Bendan, Tirtomartani village, Kalasan, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta was build on around 8<sup>th</sup> century . It is located about 130 meters north east from Kalasan temple or about 13 km from <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. This temple was a two story building with wooden beams, floors, stairs completed with windows and doors; all from organic materials which now are decayed and gone. It is strongly suggested that the original function of this building was a vihara (Buddhist monastery), a dwelling place for monks. The temple's name Sari or Saré translated as "to sleep" in Javanese also confirmed the habitation nature of the building. It have Nine stupas at the top with two rooms beneath, each believed to be places for priests to meditate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Well, actually at least there are five famous temple located around <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. Those temple is place that we should be visit when we go to <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. For next, we will take a look another interesting place in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place> for vacation.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;">Almost forget the accommodation. There is a lot hotel<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>can be found in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>. If you are looking at 5 star hotel, it’s available from International brand such as Hyatt Regency Hotel Yogyakarta, Sheraton Mustika Resort & Spa Yogyakarta to 4 star Novotel Hotel Yogyakarta and 3 star Ibis Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta. There is also local hotel rating from 5 star Melia Purosani Hotel Yogyakarta to 2 star Istana Batik Ratna Hotel Yogyakarta. Compare the price of the above hotel and search for many more hotels in <st1:place w:st="on">Yogyakarta</st1:place>.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-35754483697314067972010-11-02T06:00:00.000-07:002012-12-21T23:21:56.251-08:00Great Places to Visit on Your Holidays in Indonesia<div style="line-height: 9.4pt; margin: 0in;">
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Indonesia</span></span></st1:country-region></st1:place><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is a very interesting country to visit and makes for an ideal holiday. Its diverse range of culture and beautiful scenery draw back holiday makers year after year. There are some fabulous holiday homes to rent in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region> with some stunning holiday villas by the beach. You can also rent self catering holiday apartments and use them as a base to explore this wonderful country.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><st1:country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:country-region> is the largest archipelago in the world and comprises five main islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, <st1:place w:st="on">Sulawesi</st1:place>, Irian Jaya and a group of thirty small archipelagoes. It has more than 17,508 islands. <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region> is a multi-ethnic country with over 300 ethnic groups inclusive of Malay and Polynesian people. The diverse culture of the country has resulted in an opulent and wealthy culture and heritage, which makes it a tourist's delight.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />One among the must see places in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:country-region> is the <st1:place w:st="on">Borobudur</st1:place> temple. It is believed that the temple's name originated from Sanskrit - Vihara Buddha Uhr. It was built in the eighth century and is located in Magelang. It is situated on a hill, overlooking distant hills and sprawling green fields. The temple is built with grey andesine stone and has seven terraces. The great Stupa of the temple is 40 meters tall and the walls are extensively sculpted.<br /><br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<st1:placetype w:st="on"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lake</span></span></st1:placetype><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Toba</st1:placename> is a beautiful centerpiece of the north <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sumatra</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Lake</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The exquisite scenery and the pleasant climate, in the surrounding areas make it a popular tourist attraction in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region>. It is the largest lake in <st1:place w:st="on">South East Asia</st1:place> and it measures 100 km in length. Resultant of a volcanic explosion, the lake's surrounding landscape is fertile. The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">island</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Samosir</st1:placename></st1:place> is located on the centre of the lake and the culture and tradition of the amiable tribe, Toba Batak attracts tourists from all over the world.<br /><br /> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is a must see sight in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:country-region></st1:place>. The volcano is filled with many places for sight seeing and exploring. It is an interesting spot and the mount is famous for its distinct upturned boat shape. The panoramic view of the mount and the forests is a delightful experience. The peaceful mountain erupted in 1969 and Kawah Ratu is the main crater or the Queen's crater, as its name suggests.<br /><br /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region> is a culturally rich country with a picturesque setting. The predominantly Muslim country is a place where people from different religions co-exist. The diversity of the cultures makes it traditionally and culturally rich. The friendly people of the country, year long festivities and innumerable tourist spots make <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region> a great tourist destination.<br /><br />It is no wonder that holiday makers love <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:country-region></st1:place> so much and many choose to rent holiday villas and self catering apartments. By renting holiday home accommodation in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indonesia</st1:place></st1:country-region> you are able to use them as a base to explore this amazing country. There are some great holiday villas with swimming pools that can be rented direct from their owners.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683660546328570670.post-32672544522926865542010-10-28T06:19:00.000-07:002010-10-28T06:19:05.688-07:00Cheap Holidays - Ways to Save Yourself Money<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">It's true - holidays aren't cheap. After the collapse of the global economy everyone's finding it difficult to find the time and money for an affordable holiday. With our tips, however, you should be able to save time and money. First of all, be sure to choose the best dates for your holiday. Try to keep away from school breaks and peak periods throughout the summer at popular tourist areas. Going on holiday outside of peak times can save a lot of money and hassle.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Would you pay a couple of hundred dollars for a microwave meal and a movie? No? Then why should you pay that amount extra for exactly that with a premium airline? Economy and budget airlines have grown fast to become major players in the airline industry. You can save massive amounts of money by flying with budget airlines while still enjoying practically the same service as you would with a premium airline. After all, a plane's a plane!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Scraper websites can be used to get even more big discounts off of flights. Don't just pay what the airline says! Use one of the many popular flight scraper sites to compare the prices of lots of different airlines and find out which offers the best price for exactly the same service. There are big bargains to be had, so don't just take the first price you're given. Read up on the airline's reviews and history, too, so you know exactly what kind of service to expect.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">The savings don't stop with the flights. Once you've chosen your accommodation, use another scraper - this time, a hotel scraper to find the best possible prices and deals for the hotel in which you want to stay. You can compare the prices from many different brokers and agents and find the best possible deal for the period of your holiday. Why should you pay more than you have to? There are massive savings to be had, so have them!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Now you've got your flight and your accommodation sorted. But the money saving doesn't end there! Pick up the phone and give the operators a call and be prepared to haggle for an even better price. You'd be amazed at some of the discounts that are available if you only ask. After all, what have you got to lose? It'll only cost you a phone call and the worst they can do is say no. At best, you could save even more valuable money.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt;">Author : Mark Thomas Walters<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype
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<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">If someone says to you "<b>Cheap holidays</b>" what do you instantly think of? Is it a grubby 2 star apartment in the middle of nowhere or a relaxing holiday that is just what you are looking for? Anyone who has never been on a cheap holiday before might be a little concerned about booking one (especially if they have heard some of the 80s horror stories about them) but there really is no need to worry. Thankfully times have changed, and so have the cheap holidays that are now on offer. With this in mind here is a beginner's guide to cheap holidays that can help you to get the holiday you want at a vastly reduced price.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">Cheap holidays are often offered by travel agents as the departure gets nearer and the full quota for the holiday has not been met. If you are prepared to wait a little you could get up to 50%, or sometimes even more off the price of a holiday to destinations<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>all over the world.</span><br />
<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">Cheap holidays don't mean cheap accommodation<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or resort. Holidaymakers who take advantage of low price holidays experience exactly the same holiday as those who pay full price for the same holiday.</span><br />
<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">Be prepared to do a little research when you are looking for cheap holidays, most travel agents will want you to book full price holidays and try to steer you towards them. However, if you have a limited budget for your holiday stick to your guns and you will be able to find a holiday that is perfect for you and your bank<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>balance.</span><br />
<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">If you are quite adventurous you could even book time off work, pack your suitcase and head down to your local travel agent or go online and see what cheap holidays there are which depart in the next few days. Doing this can get you some amazing discounts – but you need to be ready to go literally anywhere in the world as there is no saying which cheap holidays will be available. So if you are looking for a particular type of holiday this might not be the best option for you.</span><br />
<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">Set a budget for the amount that you are looking to spend on cheap holidays<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and stick to it. If you go way over budget your cheap holiday might not work out to be as cheap as you had originally planned.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">Remember that cheap holidays give you exactly the same as a full price holiday and no one knows that you got your holiday cheaper than they did – unless you want to tell them that is!</span><br />
<span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">So now that you have a little more information on how to look for and get cheap holidays the only thing left for you to do is grab your suntan lotion.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 6.5pt;">Author : Martin Shane Jones is a Travel Writer in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region></st1:place>.</span></div>Great Holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806995470275159634noreply@blogger.com0