Yegenaga Travel & Tours Guide

The capital of the United Kingdom, London, is a very exciting place because it has many interesting tourist attractions to visit. London’s the place if you want to enjoy everything while on vacation. Tour history, architecture, performing ancient and contemporary art. All the department.

What is not in the British capital? Want to visit a variety of palaces and historic buildings? London mastermind of pure. For art fans, get ready dizziness determine spectacle theater, opera, and other arts. Various kinds of theater ready to satisfy the visitors in this age anywhere. Performing a variety of strange, distant contemporary art, ranging from street performances to the theater, can be found in London.
Furthermore, you do not have a headache thinking about transportation to attractions. Starting from the bus, ferry, subway to the super-fast ready to take you through the ins and outs of London.
More satisfied when you take a tour bus without a roof storey, Hop On Hop Off. Simply line up at the bus stop is determined and paid 15 pounds (read more pounds) to the bus driver. You can see the beauty of the day tourist sites and ancient buildings in the city of London.
During the trip using the Hop On Hop Off, all passengers will receive an explanation from a guide about the places through which the bus.
Not only that, the ticket price includes bus ticket across the River Thames for 45 minutes by ferry. From the historic river you can see the beauty of the Palace of Westminster (which is now used as the parliament building) and the legendary clock tower, Big Ben.
Palace of Westminster with the Big Ben clock tower was once the residence of the kings and queens before finally changing the function of the British parliament.
Although no charge, but the visitors had to queue to get tickets. If you want to see a meeting of the members of the House of Lords (House of Lords) and Lower House (House of Commons), visitors must have a ticket, usually seven or eight weeks earlier, from members of parliament.
Also ferry passengers will also see the beauty of Tower Bridge, the bridge with two towers built in classical 19th century. Classical buildings, including the Tower of London, can you see the fun when wading the River Thames.
Eyes in the Sky
Want to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of London from high heaven? By relying pocket for 11.5 pounds, visitors can enjoy it by sitting on the London Eye, the Ferris wheel built airline British Airways.
If the price to sit on the London Eye too expensive, fans the sights of London can see the city area by visiting the tower dome of St. building. Paul’s Cathedral. Enough with the pockets of six pounds visitors can also see the architectural grandeur of the church who has been standing for nearly 1400 years ago and its grave headstone British heroes such as Admiral Nelson, and General Wellington.
No less interesting when you visit Madame Tussaud. In the place visitors can see hundreds of well-known figure in the form of wax.
For you lovers of ancient culture, the British Museum is not to be missed. Magnificent museum that has so far not charged in, saving many historic cultural heritage of various nations. Objects of interest to museum visitors is the number of Egyptian mummies on display in the window following the coffin. One of the mummies on display are remains of Cleopatra, queen of beautiful nan controversial Kingdom era of Egypt.
It can also be found a collection of statues of Greek and European nations in the Bronze Age.
As one of the centers of modern culture, in London strewn theater buildings that serve a variety of performances. Ranging from classic works of Shakespeare and “Les Miserables” Victor Hugo was up to modern performance of a musical group called The Queen musical “We Will Rock You” and “Lion King.”

Queen Elizabeth’s Palace
Not to London name, if you do not look at the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Only at certain times, visitors can enter the palace built in the 18th century it. In the summer of this year, visitors can enter the court complex between August 12 and 29 September.
Before seeing the grandeur of Buckingham’s good when you walk along The Mall. On the right road to Buckingham Palace the royal gardens are vast and crowded public visit, Hyde Park.
Do not forget when you finish visiting Buckingham Palace, in a hurry to go to the Royal Horse Guards before 4 o’clock in the afternoon. At the close the visitors can see the turn of the royal army on horseback. And where visitors can take pictures next to the royal troops who stood erect and firm as the object of the tourist image.
Before leaving London, of course you want to buy souvenirs for relatives and friends at home. Various shopping malls, starting from the most elegant way “Harrod’s” to the “cheap” as in the shopping areas of Oxford Street and Picadilly Circus, presenting a variety of unique souvenirs of London and the UK.

Moreover, I visited during the spring, making the beauty of the enchanting town of Colmar with flowers on display in the window of each building. The city is often referred to by the nickname “Little Venice” or “La Petite Venise”.

Colmar, Perancis Kanal the Lauch river crossing in the middle of town is used as a means of transportation for tourists to see the surrounding scenery. Maybe this is what inspired the city of Colmar nickname as “Little Venice”, as well as the atmosphere in the city of Venice, Italy. Almost the same as Venice, tourists can rent a canal boat for this round. A boat capable of carrying 8 tourists, with a long travel approximately 20 minutes for 6 euros per person.

Like cities in Europe, Colmar also has some old church buildings into tourist attractions arena. The largest church is the Church of St. Martin, or often called the Cathedral Church. This building stood from the year 1234. We looked at this church, I imagine people skills antiquity to build it. Almost more than 700 years this church stands, but the building is still standing strong.

Colmar,  streets in downtown Colmar, will find many old buildings, most of the conditions are still well maintained. The old building below is one example. This building once served as a hospital. Which are often encountered during the journey is full of buildings painted colors. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s still early. Bone cold air, though the sun was shining brightly in the blue sky Wind Wheel Affairs, The Netherlands. That morning I walked along the pier, looking for a sailboat I ever rent a year ago.

A few days before I left for Amsterdam, I’ve sent word to rent boats. Although not among those who like to plan activities, but to visit in the Netherlands should we tell our arrival a few days earlier. This has become a European tradition.

Sweet Water

In the distance I saw an old sailor and his family welcomed me with a wave. I immediately ran over to them. We also go out to sea after sea traffic signs to give the green light. In the Netherlands, was not only the land that had a sign. However, there were at sea. The sailors are here recorded by marine security. They are also required to ship and boat parked neatly.

Dutch flag colors look sharp contrast with the color of the sky, sea, timber ships and boats. White clouds seemed not too much. A cold wind blew fresh. It’s beautiful. In contrast to the sea in the ground water that tastes salty, sea here tends sweet taste. That’s why they call it ’sweet water’. I “tried to touch the sea water from the ship  … cold is not playing. Looks like the remnants of winter are still remaining.

Sailing One Century More

This family has 4 pieces of rented sailboats to tourists. However, of all the ship, this ship is so proud of them. The first ship is 100 years old is more, “Jacobs Schelp” in 1899. His condition is still very good. Here the ship was not seaworthy to ‘aka discarded.

On this ship there in bed, kitchen, toilets and tables and chairs for writing. Being outside, is a table used for eating, drinking and laughing . That day we tour around Holland. Remember, not all regions in the Netherlands could say Holland. Only certain areas only, before finally expanded.

We had lunch on the boat. Tomato soup served with bread as an appetizer. After that bread sandwiches with a variety of content, such as chicken, duck, salmon and pork. We ate dishes like big happy family. After that, I had tried to steer the ship. Well, it’s very handsome! Meanwhile, the captain who was 72 years old accompanied me, his wife who was half her age, bring coffee, tea and cheese slices. Yum!

This family had 9 children. The ninth is Elke, who is only interested in their children with early sailing. At the age of 9 years, Elke asked to quit school to go sailing. Since then he taught by his mother to keep the state can take the exam. At present he was only 12 years old, but with so skilled he was able to open the ship.

Adventure time

After sailing, the afternoon I took a walk around the city of Amsterdam, who happened to be holding the carnival. Since the stomach is hungry, I immediately bought a waffle covered in chocolate and nuts are sold in the carnival. His waffles form large, almost as wide as my face, making stuffed devoured.

The cold air made me buy a can of beer to warm the body. Understandably, this is the price of a bottle of beer cheaper than bottled water because of the need to warm the body with Higher alcohol. Then I took myself to try some rides are available on the game’s carnival. When at home we know the night market, something like this is the night market in the Netherlands, similar to all vehicles Dufan he exclaimed.

Opening Insights & Knowledge

Not far from the carnival area, there is a memorial statue symbolizing the shackles of homosexuals in the past. Fortunately, now gays in the Netherlands was able to enjoy independence. That is why some gay couples from Indonesia often carry out here because of her marriage was legal.

In addition, there are some other things that might not happen in this country that can be freely enjoyed here. But of course with the regulations, age limits and guarded behavior. For example a shop that sells various types of marijuana from various countries. Then the famous center of prostitution under the name “Red Light District”, where women are mostly from Eastern Europe were displayed in glass windows throughout the area.

The program includes theater district, museums and shops selling sexual support needs. All this freedom is believed to keep the prostitution occurs in certain places only and do not go around drunk in public areas that could disturb the order.

But be careful if you want to take on the Red Light District, because they are very ‘camera conscious’, even if you took a picture of a candid though. So they will probably charge a decent made bankrupt.

Although we had colonized by the Dutch for 3.5 centuries, but in fact many differences between this country and our homeland. Very democratic here, where politics and religion do not mix each other, but respect everyone’s right. Where higher taxes and insurance are required.

Where the car park to reach EUR 4 per hour and the price is very high rent. Where health and education is a priority country and so on. Certainly different from the atmosphere in the ground water. Apparently 16 million people adjust more easily than 220 million people manage. Things I learned here. Adventure in the country people are opening our insight and knowledge.

Shopping & Going Around

I also got into a stall that sells used books to sell at a price worth EUR 5 to EUR 15. Besides books, the store also sells clothing, tools and household antiques. Exciting shopping there. And for a walk, I often ride my bike like many other Dutch citizens.

Besides cycling, I also use a public facility that is very popular and populist in the Netherlands, the tram. For the tram ride, we can pay EUR 1.6 per trip (in town), or buy tickets for EUR 6.5 for some time travel. We submit this ticket to the tram driver for branded, as we mentioned earlier our stops. Uniquely, this ticket can also be used to take the bus.

To go to museums, galleries and attractions, ticket prices ranged between EUR 4 and EUR 15. The price for children and adults of course different. Several museums, galleries and tourist attractions operate on certain days only. Usually in the summer, they open much longer. But this can be checked through their website.

Do not forget to also save money around EUR 35 for a cab to the airport when the by-by you quite a lot. But for the backpacker, the airport can also be reached by bus or tram.

Well, for you who want to adventure here, please start saving from now for next spring!

Traveling Tips in Holland

* If you want to visit, should call or let me know a few days earlier. If not, they are entitled to reject or accept you!
* Take a tram route map and map of the city that will be visited at the station or terminal.
* Tram and bus tickets can be purchased at the central station in every city and also in shops with the symbol of the ticket. Flights travel between cities and between neighboring countries can also be bought there.
* Transportation other than the cheapest tram and bus is on foot! Never hesitate to walk.
* If you want to while exercising, rent a bike. Can also tour the city by bike with the other tourists. Here the bike path is also provided with a bicycle symbol on the asphalt.
* Be careful parking the bike. The level of bicycle theft is quite high because the price quite expensive bike. Also, find out also the location of a bicycle repair shop and accessory shop that sells bicycles.
* To visit the museums, galleries and tourist attractions, should visit their website first to find out days and hours open, and the price of admission.
* Public toilets are provided on some streets, but be prepared to spend a little fee to use it. There is also free, but a general free for men only.
* For those of you who do not consume pork, here many restaurants and fast food places are halal. The average purchase price of food such as sandwiches, kebabs, French fries is at least EUR 8.
* Tap water can be drunk with regulation of heat and cold temperatures

Leiden, the area has a population of 118 thousand inhabitants located in the city of Amsterdam, Den Haag, and Rotterdam, the city obtained title in 1266. As the name implies, comes from the word Leiden leithon”which means”are on the water line. The city is split by the river Rijn (Rhine), which sprout in the upper reaches Germany and Switzerland through the tributaries of the Big Wind Affairs.

City of Leiden in the segment of the top, forked river, known as Oud Neeuwe Rijn Rijn and who later joined in the center of town. The main river and two branches linked by small rivers which form the canal. In the summer, the canals were used as air travel, while in winter, when snow fell, a skating rink which is very interesting.

According to the story, 10 years ago, the Dutch territory is always Rijn River estuary affected lymph drainage pollution from industries of Germany and Switzerland. Of course, the most persistent Dutch proposed joint management by both countries on the principle of bioregion and now men can be felt.

The river was clean, except as objects of tourism is also a comfortable habitat for ducks, geese, and seagulls. Not revealing the impression that the river’s estuary in the segment that if the developing countries like Indonesia into the trash can for the upstream region.

City of Leiden was very friendly as they provide a special lane for bicycles on each segment path. In each office, campus, public space, stations, terminals, or the mall provided adequate parking for bicycles. Commuter (commuters) from outside Leiden do not need to use a car to reach the city. They cycled daily and then parked at the station, and change train to the city of destination. Stress is not comfortable and more efficient.

Commuter from outside Leiden usually have two bicycles. One for from home to the station and vice versa. One more use for mobility in Leiden and drive to and from the station. It was conducted by the lecturers at the University of Leiden who lived in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Hagg, Naarden and Haarlem.

The pattern of such commuters is very possible because the train is very convenient, affordable, and timely as well as many choices with frequency every 10 minutes. Central station is also integrated with the bus terminal in order to provide convenience and choice for the user community.

Behavior of environmentally friendly vehicle that seems not only found in the small town of Leiden, but also in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, two cities with a population of more than one million people. Leiden is also spelled out as a safe city.

Winter temperatures between 2 to 6 degrees Celsius, which is always accompanied by light rain did not make people reluctant to walk or bicycle as a primary medium mobility. The scene lasted from early morning until midnight. People passing by on the street corners of the city without fear disturbed, he even newcomers. Read the rest of this entry »