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.

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.

Characteristic of most European building windows and doors is a unique and colorful. The uniqueness is of course the object of interesting photographs. The funny thing is, there is a house that installed the old cookie sheet to serve as a wall decoration in front of his house.

Besides the old buildings, tourist attraction which can be found in Colmar is a museum and art galleries, restaurants and shopping stores and souvenir shops. From some souvenir shops, there is an interesting one I focus on. The store was a store that sells drinking cup bearing the name of a person.

This store is unique, because it sells a wide range of drinking cups colors. If we have a little tired through the center of Colmar, we can use a mobile cart that is provided in a special shelter.

This train will take us around the city center. When we sit in it, will be provided a walkman that serves as a tour guide. Of course, this all is not free. We have reached the money for 6 euro one way about 15 minutes.

Once we get out of the city center, there is a tourist attraction that we should not miss. True, the photo below is a replica of the Statue of Liberty was the United States. This statue stands grandly in the middle of the highway intersection. I was lucky that day.

The weather in the city of Colmar is very bright. So I could capture this replica with good lighting. After this trip I thought, was to visit the town of Colmar I can imagine about the two places in other parts of the world. One, the city was Venice Italy, and the other is the city of New York in the United States.

Enter the gate, we turned right, into the bird watching for beginners. In a distance of about 20 meters there is the food of birds that have been placed, so that the birds would come. If tired to stand, to watch while sitting or want to take pictures, follow the road to stay on track, until you find a seat away from a place to eat bird’s only 10 meters.

Adam patiently answered questions as he accompanied us to walk to follow the “trail” is only three feet wide that. The path also traveled quite a lot of people, both old and young and the children “carrying” a pair of binoculars and a tripod monoculer his following. There are more fun “ngeker”, there is a ready-ready monoculer put it on a tripod. There are more records while seeing pictures of birds in the handbook. Or just sit around on benches that had been provided while watching birds in front of him.

Bookmarks direction and what wildlife can be viewed with complete descriptions are available. That Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve, one of the conservation area owned by RSPB (The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), one of the largest NGOs in the UK.
After observing a moment, we continued on toward home birdwatching I. The distance is 250 meters from the gate. In this house, look at the walls plastered posters of birds can be seen. In addition there are pamphlets to be a member of the RSPB, or a plea-a plea to preserve the environment.

The house is large enough, the shape of the watchtower, only elongated and only the front glass and the windows can be opened. If you want to watch, just sit and open the window. If do not want to open the window also okay, but it was less satisfactory. As many observers, they have to queue in turn, that has not goto observed by sitting in the back seat like the bleachers at the sports stadium.

Learn

We walked back through the swamp grass high enough where the butterflies and water rats. In this place also provided a place to sit to see the water rat, if lucky enough to see. There is a brief description of the water rat, similar to plant information contained in the Bogor Botanical Gardens.

Not far from here, there is a place where children learn about the “Aquatic” (aquatic environment). The journey continues back toward the shore which are located just one mile from the gates. Through freshwater swamp on the right and the left side of the salt water marsh. Along the way there are benches for resting.

Despite the heat, but not felt, the cold wind and blowing quite hard. We went back inside the house watching birds II, the form is not different from the first, only bigger and the shape of the letter L. Birds were observed and posters plastered on the wall is different, because in general the water birds.

Houses for bird watching is actually three, but we are not headed into a third house, but the road continues to the beach. On the beach a lot of people watching while relaxed, sleeping, sunbathing in the hot sun, like those we picnic on the beach. I’m often amused smile when I think on the north Norfolk coast is. Imagine, usually people on the beach, sunbathing, relaxing, well we are cold. So cute and looks “tacky” at all because the wind strong and cold, forced to wear a jacket.

Every Season

Titchwell Nature Reserve is located on the north coast of Norfolk 380 hectares wide, but which can be visited only 100 hectares. Understandably this nature reserve is dominated tidal marsh water. Titchwell is frequently visited, let alone the holiday season, has many things to many people, from beginners to seasoned birdwatchers in the search for something rare.
Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds spend the spring, fall and many were in the winter, here. This natural order provides a good opportunity to observe many species of ducks, the migration of birds, sea birds and geese. In the spring and summer, this area is home to the RSPB bird symbols, including the types of water birds. Birds of this group of migratory birds have been nesting on the lagoon-lagoon existed since 1984.

Conservation area where it should be interesting to visit. Management of different ways. Titchwell’s nature reserves, such as nature reserves in Indonesia. What distinguishes, conservation areas in England can be purchased from no money and managed by “neat”. In Indonesia can not be bought and very weak in management.

In the proper management of Titchwell way thumbs up. Complete facility, starting a vehicle parking area, toilets, places to eat in an open area, a store that sells equipment for bird watching, t-shirts, postcards, guide books, bird food and its place, until the toys are all versatile bird.

All the information in the leaflet distributed to visitors, such as pamphlets for the “Trail Guide” full and adequate content. Activity pamphlets, monthly activity information. There is also information about tidal water every morning, afternoon, bright moon, half moon or no moon. Just what information about Titchwell there. ]]> http://yegenaga.org/travel-to-europe/the-roads-to-the-english-nature.html/feed 0 http://yegenaga.org/travel-to-europe/good-day-for-sailing-in-holland.html http://yegenaga.org/travel-to-europe/good-day-for-sailing-in-holland.html#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:39:48 +0000 admin http://catalinatravel.catalinaserver.web.id/?p=35
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.

Leiden attraction, not only on the condition that is clean, tidy, friendly, and safe but also rich in ancient buildings are still preserved. Newcomers in the books of the Old City Kardux Joke writing and Eduard van de Bilt (2007) mentioned that the city’s landscape is dominated by the spirit of the church, among them the Pieterskerk (St. Peter’s) and St. Pancraskerk which became known as Kerk Hooglanse. Tetenger other ancient buildings still standing is the magnificent City Hall. There is a castle-like fortress named Visburg or de Burcht which was built in around the year 1050.

In a note, on a small hill fort was intended to stem the flood of river Rijn. But also tell if the castle was built as a defense for the attack Spanish troops at the time. Residents of Leiden is very proud of the fortress. Panorama of Leiden in the book mentioned that if you visit the city but did not stop at de Burcht, it just means you have not visited Leiden.

Truly unique. If the major cities of the world raced to build skyscrapers as tetenger to see all over town like Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers, Toronto with the CN Tower, the Hancock Tower Boston, it is not the case with the pride of Leiden with a high castle is only ten feet above hill.

By standing on the castle Burcht which is the only building standing before the city of Leiden, 40 buildings and an important tourist town clearly visible from the Town Hall building, Pieterkerk Church, St. Pancraskerk, Windmill Museum, Morrspoort, Academy Building until Hortus Botanicus.

Leiden is also known as the city of Refugees. In the early 17th century, the city was a haven of English migrants before they move on to the Americas, Australia and New Zealand. Indications from the historical record can be seen from the ethnic composition of a very diverse population.

Saturday Market is very interesting to tourists hawking various foods from Indonesia, Surinam, Vietnam, Turkey, Morocco, China, and of course English. For migrants, for which there is information that says that they fled from the country in the UK because of differences of opinion about religious streams. Documentation of English migrants to explore the American continent with the Mayflower ship properly recorded.

If the track is from the 44th President of the United States, eight of them descendants of migrants who had been stopped in Leiden. One of the eight presidents is George W. Bush has ever bothered to visit Leiden in 1989.

Leiden chosen as a haven not because the city is very tolerant of newcomers. Morale was still looking strong today. Especially if we look at life on the campus of the University of Leiden Leiden is a city icon. 10 percent from 18 thousand college students come from all over the world that joined with the breath of life of Leiden in harmonious rhythm.

Place of Reading Indonesia

When talking about the city of Leiden, almost always we associate with the University of Leiden. He’s become an icon and a valuable asset of the city. He is the oldest college in the Netherlands, founded in 1575 by Prince William is known as the Orange Revolution leader.

The prince who is proposing to the Dutch that the Federal Government as a reward for the heroic spirit of the citizens against the invasion of Spain that established the university as a symbol of freedom and the rule of law based on good governance.

On February 9 this year, the University of Leiden will celebrate the  Dies 434. Praesidium Liberties motto is, a spirit of freedom of speech and opinion which was originally developed by the philosophers Descartes and Spinoza.

Several prominent scientists who brought the University of Leiden is widely known among them Prof. Boehaave, the first Europeans to express ideas about the importance of the natural sciences to study medicine. In addition, the Academy Award from the Dutch Scientific Research Organization has been providing award 9 times to the professors at the University of Leiden.

All this has three professors who received the Nobel Prize. In addition to Albert Einstein who once several years living in the university, there are also Snouck Hurgronje and customary law expert Cornelis van Vollenhoven, also joined the university it the name of such international reputation.

The university has nine faculties with the number of students about 18 thousand people and is supported by the 4000 faculty and staff. Campus buildings are not united in an area as a tendency campuses in Indonesia, but spread in different corners of the city.

Unique from the University of Leiden is a collection of readings and publications about Indonesia, which is very complete. It is no exaggeration when people say that if Indonesia wants to learn about a person should go to Leiden.

Faculty of Law at the library, especially in the Van Vollenhoven Institute (VVI), a collection of Indonesia neatly manicured and can be tracked starting in 1811. The collection contains newspaper at the time of the Dutch Government in Indonesia, government records and geographical conditions of each island (Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Kalimantan), legislation, court decisions (case law), customary law in many areas, journals, theses, and a dissertation on Indonesia. Similarly, a collection of literature since Independence in 1945 until now. Collection of laws from various provinces in Indonesia until the new Act in 2007 it had collected there.

Publication of Indonesia that there are not only Dutch-speaking (though most do speak it), but also English and Indonesian, including my book entitled Social Aspects of EIA published in 1995 in the library shelves Von Vollenhowen Institute. Ironically, it is possible the authors and provincial governments in Indonesia itself has not had a collection of publications they published, but can be found in Leiden.

This summer I had the opportunity again to visit Turkey. Last year I got disappointed because with the limited time, just visit the city of Antalya and Kemer. So to heal the disappointment, this time I spent three weeks in Turkey to visit the cities, especially in coastal areas across the Aegean Sea and the Bosphorus to the Black Sea.

My journey began from the city of Izmir. I have to meet an old friend who will be partners for a three-week journey of my visit in Turkey. We plan to conduct Historian Greek and Roman culture by visiting the archaeological sites around the Aegean Sea.

Izmir

Izmir who once called Smyrna, was discovered in the 11th century BC by the glory Aeolians and experience in 300 BC after it was rediscovered by Alexander the Great when he defeated the Persians. Currently? Zmir is located in the Gulf of Izmir and is surrounded by hills, is the largest port city after Istanbul, is divided into 9 districts. Konak district of Izmir is the heart of the city and has some important places and beautiful place to visit.

The first three days I spent around Izmir. Transportation in general and the city is easy to use bus, but it can also use the ferry to visit several districts. Before traveling by bus, I bought a magnetic card which will be swiped at the time of ride the bus. There was no difference in rates for long distance or close, and passengers are allowed only up and down at the bus stop. There are two types of buses that can be used to route within the city. Major bus routes serving remote. While for a short distance bus  smaller size (dolmus).

The most important element of the city of Izmir is currently Kulesi (clock tower) located in the district of Konak. This tower stands 25 meters tall beauty, designed by a French architect Raymond Charles in 1901. In the afternoon in summer, the area around the time visited Kulesi always crowded and a gathering place for residents Izmir. Pigeons flying freely in the tower. Some local residents take advantage of this by selling bird food. Small children running around the tower while feeding the birds.

From Kulesi As I walked along the shops and office buildings. My next goal is to Kemeralti bazaar, the traditional market which was built in the Ottoman dynasty. After about fifteen minutes walk, I arrived at Kemeralti bazaar. This market is similar to the traditional markets that we can meet in Indonesia, only the old market is still showing his identity and not get stuck in the middle of the hustle and bustle of city modernization. I walked the halls of the old market as endless, fascinated because they really keep the legacy of history. Vendors selling a variety of typical Turkish souvenirs, antiques, clothes and goods of daily needs.

In addition to a souvenir shop, I did not miss to stop by the best coffee shop in Izmir Turkey. The coffee shop Kahveci Ömer Usta is hidden in one of the market hall. It was said that the coffee here is the best. Understand the process of making Turkish coffee is a bit different. Coffee was cooked in a special small pan and with a certain technique to produce foam and viscosity separately. Turkish coffee served in small cups. And I must admit it was champions.

There are suggestions from the people Izmir for tourists who got lost while walking in the city, they said the best way to determine the direction of return is to find the sea. This suggestion is very useful for actually finding the sea, you can find all means of transportation in many directions.

The next day the sun was almost drowned when I was walking along Deniz (sea). Izmir city government has built a wide sidewalks for pedestrians along the side of the sea. Planted palm trees lined up for the traveler on the console when the sun was shining. So walk while enjoying the sea breeze becomes very enjoyable.

I started walking from Konak Pier along the quay to Pasaport Kordon. In 1890 Gustave Eiffel designed the Konak Pier until the touch of European architecture of the building seemed to dominate this pier. Along the sea shore lined cafes and teahouses as well. Traditional music playing solemn sound of every cafe I passed.

After tired of walking, I stopped by one of the tea shop is located right on the seafront. The habit of drinking tea for the Turks have become a culture that is never lost in the flow of modernization. Young children appear to hang out with casually while enjoying a dish of warm tea. They drank green tea or apple tea that has been boiled in two stacked pot, to boil a pot of tea and the other one to boil water. How to serve it is to mix the results of both pot into small cups. In this way they can control the thickness of tea for each cup. So I’m spending the afternoon sipping tea while watching the ships anchored in the distance and seen the sun began to sink.

Three days have I spent in Izmir. My plans and a genuine friend of Turkey will start our adventure Historian.

Many people do not realize that Turkey, especially in coastal areas experiencing the Aegean Sea Greek and Roman civilizations. At the beginning of civilization 3000 BC by the Greek Aegean islands around the Aegean Sea. Geographically, the distance between Turkey and Greece is only separated by the Aegean Sea, making it easier for the occurrence of this civilization.

We will visit the Acropolis of Pergamon in the town of Bergama, Ephesus Archaeological Sites in Selcuk, Apollo Temple in Didim and our adventure will end in Istanbul.

I froze in front of the snow. My gloves off and squatted. Slowly the ends of outstretched fingers gently touching the ice. Brrr … the first touch of curiosity shed a clot.

First date. I called it. That was my first encounter with the ice crystals are white. Place in an all-white on the upper plateau Aletsch Glacier, Jungfraujoch below. It is located on the back of the Alps, some 3,500 meters above sea level.

I’ve been interested in these plains. Exactly when I saw the front cover Jungfrau Magazin 2008/2009 edition, bilingual magazine, German and English which I get from the tourist information office in Zurich Zurich Main Station.

The cover picture of a mountain peak covered with ice. And under the plain green pastures lay. Flowers yellow poking add contrast panorama. Ah, I nailed it when I see the determination to visit the place that graced the cover of the magazine.

“O, Jungfraujoch? You can reach it easily from any place in Switzerland. Located in Interlaken tourist areas. It’s easier and closer than Bern, about an hour, “said the clerk at the Zurich tourist information office.

Jungfraujoch is located in the Bernese-Oberland region, part of the canton of Bern in Switzerland south. From Zurich can be reached about two hours away. According to the officer, there are a number of travel agency in Zurich that offers a tour package to a place called “Top of Europe” or “European Summit” was.

He then gave a number of brochures on the Jungfraujoch which presents interesting photographs. Half jokingly, I said I would come to the place on the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage.

The opportunity finally came after the European Cup assignment ended in 2008. The day after Spain Euromeister ensure themselves into, I’ve been in Bern.

After breakfast at the hotel, that morning I drove to the station of Bern. For a moment I  check train schedules and ensure the departure time nearest to Interlaken.

A moment later, I have been on the road. Exit from Bern, the view left and right rails are typical of rural Switzerland. Wooden houses, deserted highway, and cattle grazing in green fields of summer.

After Thun, birthing scene form 180 degrees. The trains that run faster without shocks along the route at the edge of Lake Thun. Lake locals called it looks beautiful Thunersee through the train window.

The water was calm and blue. Two steamers sailed visible in the middle. Maybe because it was still morning, the boats with a high screen still rely on a number of docks on the lake.

More beautiful scenery when the iron horse I was riding went up onto the higher ground. Shady Thunersee like a blue carpet stretched beneath the train window.

The passengers in the car deep in conversation with the fellow commenting on the panorama. Our admiration is hard to hide. However, I can only right the thumbs-up to the old gentleman who sat directly in front.

I am beginning to communicate with him using sign language a la Tarzan. He did not understand English, while I do not understand German. From the signal return, I know he agrees about Thunersee amazing.

Interlaken, literally means “between two lakes”, is situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Resort town that has two railway stations, next to Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost west to the east.

I was riding the train with the ultimate goal that stopped in Luzern Interlaken Ost. Almost all the passengers in my car down in the largest station in Interlaken is. Some of them carrying a surfboard with a rucksack on his back.

Interlaken (567 mdpl) are popular among the young Europeans as “extreme sports capital of the world”. A number of extreme sports activities like skydiving, surfing, bungee jumping and paragliding can be done there. From the large field in front of the station, I watched a parachutist floating by parachute over the wide hills.

After buying a train ticket to the Jungfraujoch, I deliberately out of the station. Early departure is 15 minutes longer. Still available time to see the moment the situation of the city. Outside the station there is a large supermarket. Some foods and beverages also add to my backpack.

Tickets valued at CHF 600 (approximately USD 5,700,000) in my hands not listed on the Jungfraujoch arrivals. However, officers have been informed that the platform takes about two hours until he reached the top. Supplies of food and beverages during the trip was important.

Apparently, my intention was not different from shopping with other tourists. Supermarkets are full of visitors who are not local residents. Seen from the bag and backpack-style tourists and equipment they wear.

When it came time to leave, I go back a seat on the sill. The eyes do not get out at the snowy mountains that loomed perpetual high. Alps”I came,”I hissed quietly.

After climbing through Wilderswil, Gsteigwiler, and Isenfluh, we changed trains at Lauterbrunnen Station (798 mdpl). From there, trains are a special use wheeled teeth (cogwheel). Ancient carriage with wooden benches, just train in the other films first.

Although broad-leaf windows, the glass can be lowered completely. Those who bring a camera did not miss the opportunity to capture the panorama. The scenery made me go back to praise the greatness of God.

From the cliffs hundreds of feet high, behind the wooden houses were dark brown, silvery waterfalls falling to the bottom of the valley. Not long ago, replaced by rows of panoramic peaks of the Alps covered with perpetual snow. Tourists on foot to hike along the route waving their Jungfraujoch.

The train then stopped at the station Wengernalp (mdpl 1873). A number of new passengers rose, the average Japanese tourist. The air was cold for me. Originally gloves folded in backpacks even wrapped fingers.

Finally: Kleine-Scheidegg. Station located at 2061 meters above sea level, we changed trains more specific. Supermodern interior design has several television monitors. From here, climb to the Jungfraujoch station mainly through the tunnel.

The tunnel was built 1896-1912 is explored through the Eiger mountain granite rocks along the 7.3 kilometers. Train travel time from the Kleine-Scheidegg to the end of the last tracks for about an hour. There are two stops in the tunnel.

In two stopplace that, Eigernordwand (2865 mdpl) and Eismeer (mdpl 3160), I lost. Like other passengers, I could not miss the opportunity see the snow-covered wall of the Eiger large windows. The window was contrived senga-ja. Not just to watch the scene, but also serves as a means of evacuation for the cliff climbers who had an accident.

While in the tunnel, a complex film about the tour guide played Jungfraujoch. The film is presented in three languages, German, Japan, and Australia. Listening to explanations helped to plan the details that will be done later.

When the train finally stopped at the Jungfraujoch station (3454 mdpl), I was really relieved. Intention met the snow was finally achieved, too.

Mission fulfilled Play Ski

There is a special mission should I exert on the Jungfraujoch. Ice skating. Reading the Jungfrau Magazin, I know “European Summit” is a ski arena. My desire to visit tourist attractions and atmospheric research station that was the clot.

Exit from the Jungfraujoch station platform, I immediately lined up in front of the elevator. 108-meter-high elevator that brings visitors to the Terrace and the Sphinx Observatory. The observatory is the highest point on the main building complex Jungfraujoch tour.

Half of the complex in the mountain, the other half above the surface. The main building is called Berghaus has five floors, starting a restaurant, souvenir shops, and the observatory.

Under Berghaus is a train station is located. Far to the bottom of the mountain again is the Ice Palace. Ice carving in various shapes and sizes on display in museums throughout the ice hall.

Some of them are statue of a flock of birds, penguins, and bears the ice and his son. Carving art works enough attention is the eskimo who was fishing next to his igloo. In front of an igloo, a dog was sunbathing sea.

I know skiing, exact learning, will spend a lot of time. Better to first set foot in the observatory, “in truth the Top of Europe”. Sphinx, the observation that the Earth’s atmosphere at an altitude 3571 m above sea level.

Some tourists take pictures in front of the board thermometer when I got off the elevator. Digital marker indicates the outside temperature was only 2.4 degrees Celsius. I unknowingly pressed into the body coat.

Outside the observatory, two-level terrace offers a panoramic view of extraordinary. Staring into the northeast, was the peak of Mount Mönch. Gave Jungfrau peaks visible. Drawing board mounted on the terrace provides the names of the peaks towering Alps right in front of the board.

All of these peaks of eternal snow. Instantaneous heart filled with awe and trembling adoration to the Creator. In addition to the patio door plastered large, quotes the Gospel in French, “venez et voyez les ouevres de Dieu (Go and see the work of God)”.

In the south, form the flow Aletsch Glacier, clearly the winding. It did not seem the ice crystals that move, but that’s the longest glacier in Europe, about 23 kilometers in length.

Looked down, hundreds of tourists look like large dots are clustered in black and white plains. Aha, I like to be reminded by the mission must be completed.

Down from the Sphinx, I still must explore the tunnel follow the signs direction “Aletsch Glacier”. White light at the end of the tunnel as if calling out.

And there I stood, in front of the white snow mountains fenced. After holding a pinch of ice crystals as a sign of the first encounter, back gloves worn. Keep the cold air penetrating the bone, felt the icy winds blowing a stone skin, following the path of swinging leg boundary hiking tali.Tak how far, the announcement was clearly fixed on the pole. “Top of Europe Adventure. Ski + Snowboard CHF 33. Including Equipment Rental. “Some people are preoccupied with the ski sliding them under the scorching sun.

Light stepped foot. That afternoon, a mission will be completed.

Countries in this Balkan land save much beauty behind tamahannya unique hospitality. Yes, Bulgaria is so unique with all the cultural and language differences. So many choices of activities to do around here at a cost that is not too large. You can try to climb the mountain, such as the Pirin or Rila mountains, tracing the life of cola-cola like Sofia, traveled from one monument to another monument, or from one museum to another museum. The villages are traditional can be the object of the visit. And, the most fun is resting on the edge of the Black Sea coast.
Time is often felt short when on vacation to a place that was so impressive. If you only have a week alone, while you are the type of people interested in culture and history of a nation, should you focus your vacation in the city Sofia and Rila Monstry for two days. After that go visit the Plovdiv for two days, visiting a day and Koprivshtista Veliko Tarnovo for the last two days. In those places you will be able to enjoy the cultural highlights of Bulgaria.

However, if you fans area and sandy beach, Varna is your refuge proper. Apart from sunbathing to relax, you can also see the cultural heritage and history in this city. There are many monuments and museums. Another option is to Nesebar. Fishing and tourism town is located on the top half of an island formed by coral. You can also visit the Forest Steinernen, in which the pillars of rock 50 million years old who clawed the sky with a height of up to six meters.

There is nothing wrong you are visiting or Balchik Albena. Some people think that Balchic is where the most interesting in the Black Sea region. If you include travelers who are interested in a place of cultural heritage, but also interested in adding natural tourism cities such as Melnik, Bansko, Belogradchik, which is located near Arbanasi Veliko Tarnovo with your visit list. Do not forget to use a few days to visit the Pirin mountains or Rodopi. However, if not properly accounted for places where you will visit, traveling from one place to another could take a day.

Sofia city is as beautiful as its name. Sofia is the only major city in Bulgaria is the center of the most interesting kola. The city is surrounded by several attractions that are attracting visitors. From the station located downtown, you can walk to the south of the Sveta Nedelya Cathedral. Cathedral was rebuilt after the bombing in 1924. Attacks intended to kill the Tsar Boris III was caused killed 124 people. Most of the victims were state officials.

Besides the cathedral, stopped at  other churches built in the 14th century, St. Petra Semerdjuska. On the other side of this church there is the National Museum of History. Part timers dominated Sofia Alexander Nevski church Neo Byzantine style, and a monument to commemorate the death of 200 thousand Russian soldiers who fight for the independence of Bulgaria.

To the south of Sofia, surrounded by Mt Vitosha, the arena’s most famous ski in the winter-summer is often used as a tourist resort with a cable car. It’s easy to find inexpensive lodging in the country. But, for foreign tourists are going to be priced up to 10 times more than the price given to local residents. But just because it’s quiet still cheap, really.

Many places in this country that we can visit for the tourists who hang out and enjoy the hobby of various types of music. We can visit Lodkite, in this place a lot of scattered Bar which is often used for the means ’slang’ for students and young people of Bulgaria, or you can  Cutty Sark Borisova Gradina, in this place a lot of places serving disco techno and house music, or for your hobby with rock music while enjoying a pizza you can come to O! Shipka

In addition to the above slang, for those of you who enjoy a hobby or a variety of dishes typical Bulgarian food, you can visit Background Pub located in the bul. Vitosha 14. This place you can taste the food and good Bulgarian wine in this pub. Sometimes at night performed live, music to entertain the guests.

Background In addition to the Pub, you could eat the food in Divaka – While eating the meal in the restaurant located in the 6-ti-Septemvri this 41A you will feel the laughter visitors. Restaurant atmosphere is so pleasant. The food was pretty much okay. There are menu options typical Bulgarian dishes and several types of salad, if you just go crazy pizza Pizza Palace – Located in the bul. Vitosha 34. KarenaE pizza restaurant, the main menu here, of course, pizza.! No need to worry, pizza that is served is “the most delicious pizza in town. Ministry was quick and friendly, except that the food in these places cheap.

If your friends had traveled to Rome do not miss the stop at the St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. This time I will not talk about it because of the grandeur of the basilica’s many books and Internet sites that mengulasnya. I would like to invite you all up san Pietro cupola (dome of St. Peter’s Basilica).

At first I did not know, if we could get to the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. A friend told me that we can rise to the top of the basilica. Not too difficult to ride, it only takes a little loose because long  often.

Route like this, when there entered the main door of the basilica, you do not directly enter into the basilica, but turn right and take the road (alley) on the right side of the right of the basilica. At the end of the hall you will find the ticket office for up cupola. Once you have  pay up the stairs to the roof of the basilica.

From the roof of the basilica, you still have to prepare workers for up the stairs after climbing the stairs of the basilica dome of St. Peter. Careful narrow aisle, dark and slightly musty. The hall was built like a snake curled around his dome.

You’ll find incredible sensation when it reaches the top of the basilica. Legs tired and struggling breath as if relieved by the beautiful panorama of the city and surrounding Vatican.

You can see the ornament of St. Peter and the field of human there.

You can enjoy the park  Vatican offices and apartments.

You can see the apartment where the pope lives, observing Sistine Chapel “sacred place” that is used for the election of new pope Paul VI auditorium.

I do not want to tell you much, let alone a few photos that tell stories. If not satisfied come and see with my own eyes … he3 … After enjoying the panoramic content from the top of the dome, your back must go down the stairs earlier but on the other line.

Before the fall, from the roof of the basilica you can also observe how large sculptures on display in the basilica.

You’ll come down and arrived at the St. Peter’s Basilica. Now you are invited to enjoy the beauty of ornament in the basilica dome.

“Holidays in Monaco? Wow!” Comments are full of admiration uttered spontaneous immigration officer Schipol Airport, Netherlands, when examining my passport. Monaco, a narrow area covering 70 hectares on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea that was full of charm.
Due to the narrowness of the area, no larger than the area  Senayan, Jakarta, to come there, tourists have to fly over Nice, France. That is, landed in neighboring countries. Monaco is not French, but a sovereign kingdom with the flag, government, and also have their own passport.

Monegasque, called for the citizens of Monaco, there were only about 5,000 people. However, the co-settled in this country is estimated more than 30,000 people.

“This means that there are 25,000 seasonal residents, wealthy people from all over the world, who live here to avoid the tax bill in the country,” said Michelle, my tour guide who thought a movie star, when the pick to the Nice Airport.

Smallest country in the world after the Vatican is located on rocky cliffs, and practically nothing to offer, besides beautiful scenery and warm Mediterranean climate. Strangers always lured to continually come through security guarantees and may permit any business.

Everything is easy to make the cost of living in Monaco is very expensive, but has additional decoy. Neatly arranged throughout the year various events; since Formula 1 racing cars to match world tennis masters, the world’s best businessman award, up to a yacht race.

Enchantment Princess Grace

Monaco, which is divided into two regions, Monte Carlo and The Rock, appearing like a fairy tale, after Prince Rainier III in 1956 was married to Grace Kelly, from Hollywood star beautiful. All the elements of a fairy tale fulfilled, the kingdom on the beach beautiful, beautiful empress, the king of rich and lavish parties at all times.

Their marriage produced three children: Caroline, Albert, and Stephanie. In 1982 Princess Grace died, his car fell into the abyss. In fact, Monaco has been formed charm and tourists continue to visit flooded the Rose Garden, which was built specially to commemorate Princess Grace, or pilgrimage to his tomb in the cathedral.

Prince Rainier who died last year and his position has now been replaced by Prince Albert Grimaldi has confessed, “I led the Monaco as managing the company, all activities and all sectors must be able to produce …”

Surprising result. Areas such as the now named Fontvieille; full buildings, stadiums, and harbor cruises. Year 1972 Fonivieille only a shallow sea which then dried, and may extend one-eighth Rainier of Monaco to be an additional land area. Success is now continued through Fontvieille II reclamation projects.

Monaco main income comes from tourism. When tourists come flocking, they unwittingly participate contribute a lot, since the following hotels pay for a variety of additional expenses, which all prices are always exorbitant.

Do not be surprised, every manager of a spiritual tour of Rome-Lourdes or tourists with offers of land travel package Paris-Rome route, would just stop by to eat lunch in Monaco. If using overnight, the price becomes very expensive package, and not all travelers will be able to pay.

Need Special Conditions

Is never mentioned but it is a fact, most tourists come to Monaco to gamble, which officially was permitted. Unlike the casinos in other places, here visitors can not come lightly.

All gamblers should be as neat as James Bond with the girls, as shown in the movie Casino Royale. All the neat, fragrant, and certainly, with a lot of money, because no minimum in order to come closer to the gaming table.

Monaco exact color of the flag of Indonesia, red and white. Therefore, if you see dozens of flags flown, banners mounted on the side of the road, complete with a giant banner that they wear red and white, do not feel that our presence in Monaco VIIP obtain treatment.

Then, why should a few nights stay at Monaco if it does not like gambling?

Do not worry, there is a giant aquarium with a collection of all kinds of fish from the polar to tropical waters. All the time there are a variety of music concerts, various sports, and restaurants with delicious menu offerings from around the world.

Michelle added, “In fact, just the experience waiting for dusk fell on the beach Monte Carlo course, can not compare. It should be done over and over because every day the atmosphere is always different ..”