Mom and Traveling: 2009

Sylvia Hotel, Unique Hotel in Vancouver

Jumat, 17 Juli 2009 09.38 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Vancouver is a coastal city located in the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada. So if you want pleasure here you can stay in one of the hotels on the beach.

One hotel is located by the beach and has its uniqueness with ivy on the walls at Home Bay (bay UK). Although the British called bay, the hotel named Sylvia is located next to Stanley Park and it only takes five minutes to downtown Vancouver.

Sylvia Hotel was built in 1912 and is one of the greatest treasures of Vancouver as buildings designated as heritage buildings of the past. The hotel will be easy to recognize because the vine plants that dominate the entire building.

Location this hotel is perfect for family vacations or romantic getaways for being close to the beach. Additionally, you can also get an interesting experience with food in a beautiful beachfront.

Some interesting sights are also only a few kilometers from the hotel. Robson is a road, 4 km, the Vancouver Museum is one, 4 km, and the Vancouver Aquarium is one, 6 km.

Once inside the hotel has 120 rooms, you will be given friendly service from his staff. After that, you can order several types of rooms include two beds with a view, a standard queen room, and larger rooms with king size.

The atmosphere in each room because the walls are almost entirely covered with comfortable soft colors, white and cream color will look to dominate, after doing activities outside, of course, will feel comfortable when it came in the room.

Breakfast or lunch time you will also feel relaxed and pleasant views over the highway and the beautiful coastline. This will you get if booked at the large window. The food at this hotel will surely shake your tongue.

If you decide to stay here, you must provide the money 155-175 CAD. Some hotel facilities such as hot spots in the entire area of the building you can enjoy, apart from that there are many other facilities which you can use.

Ten Hotels in the World Spectacular

Rabu, 15 Juli 2009 09.38 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Hotel is not just a place to stay. Hotels can also provide a unique and exciting experience, especially the hotels that are in unusual places. Here are 10 spectacular hotels in the world. Maybe one of them could be your destination.

1. Kasbah du Toubkal, Morocco
The hotel is located 60 km from Marrakech and at the bottom of Jbel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Scenery around the hotel is located at an altitude of 1800m this looks worth a visit. By providing at least 160 Euro money could you have this unique hotel.

2. Ice Hotel, Sweden
Ice Hotel is located in the village of Jukkasjarvi about 17 km from Kiruna, Sweden. The hotel looks amazing because it was carved from 10 000 tons of ice from the Torne River. When inside the hotel you will feel like visiting an art exhibition of ice and staying here is the experience of a lifetime. With a minimum of 1330 SEK money you can already feel the bed at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius.

3. Sadie Cove Wilderness Resort, Kachemak Bay State Park, Alaska
Just like Amazon, Alaska is a place to visit. Ecotourism is located on a remote beach in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. A good place to see bears, whales, bird watching, hiking and kayaking, or relaxing, You can provide the money for a minimum of 450 dollars could feel the wild life.

4. Elqui Domos, Paihuano, Chile
Hotels in the Elqui Valley is a perfect combos, Geodesic dome space allows you to see the stars from your bed. There is a telescope in each room and hot tub outside the room for the night, counting the constellations. This is one of the seven astronomic hotels worldwide. Cheapest cost you have to provide to stay here is 105 dollars.

5. The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore, India
The hotel is situated on the edge of the natural Reserve Ranthambhore. You will feel the atmosphere of the Indian jungle. Although located near the forest, the hotel also has a spa, restaurant and swimming pool. By providing money 585 dollars per night, you can stay here.

6. Kadir's tree houses, Olympos, Turkey
Backpacking is not going too bad, especially when you can live in tree houses cool by providing only eight dollars a night. Who needs luxury bed when you're right on the Mediterranean coast? You'll spend more time hiking and swimming. This tree house is located in Yazir Mevki, 07 350 Olympos, Turkey.

7. Hotel Hackspett, Vasteras, Sweden
The hotel is also known as the Hotel Woodpecker, a small cottage on a tree among the 130-year-old oak tree in the garden center of Vasteras. You can reach the tree house by climbing the rope ladder. This home designed by architect Mikeal Genberg. By providing money to U.S. $ 400-US $ 500 you can stay in this hotel.

8. Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel, Manaus, Brazil
If you want to see the Amazon rain forest is the best way to stay on top of it. Ariau Towers Hotel is built entirely on the level of the rain forest canopy and structure are linked together by four miles of wooden catwalks. The hotel is situated on the banks of the River Negro, near the largest fresh water archipelago in the world. By providing a minimum cash of U.S. $ 576 you can stay in a hotel in the middle of this Amazon jungle.

9. Huvafen Fushi, North Male 'Atoll, Maldives
Huvaven fushi is a private resort in the north Male 'Atoll, Kaafu, Maldives. The hotel looks luxurious, like a tropical paradise with underwater spa rooms, Underground wine, Sea water under the glass floor of your bungalow. If you are interested you can visit the site to make online reservations.

10. Fire Bay Lodge, Tasmania, Australia
Surrounded by National Parks, Fire Bay Lodge offers views of white sandy beaches and has many natural hiking trails. But the hotel is beautiful and sustainable there is 15 meters long indoor / outdoor kitchens, floors and cabinets made from Tasmanian hardwood, and pavilions located on a cliff. Maybe to visit this place will drain a lot of your money, because the per-person charge 1.595 Australian dollar.

Perfect Tranquility at the Hotel Allen Gothenburg

Sabtu, 11 Juli 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

The air is fresh and clean environment would you feel if a visit to European countries. In developed countries air quality in each city had no need to doubt. This also applies in the City of Gothenburg and one of the Hotel with the green environment around them.

Hotel with a green environment which is referred to Allen hotel located in downtown Gothenburg. Although located in the center of the city and only 250 meters from the main road Avenyn, the hotel still offers a peaceful and calm atmosphere.

When you arrive at the square-shaped hotel with a lot of this window, you will feel the homely atmosphere of the room design as simple as giving rise to a friendly impression. For your information, this hotel is perfect scores of visitors in terms of service. So if you want a satisfactory service, you can instantly book a room at this hotel.

If you travel alone you can book a single room per-night price of around US$.120. Up in the room, you will find a bed big enough, with nuances of white interior. Right in front of a large dark-colored curtains to protect you from the sun coming through the large windows, also generated from the quiet shades of the color choices on the wooden floor of his room.

When you do not want to eat in your room, you could be headed for the dining room. You can choose from two rooms that are available, like a bright room or a bit dim with the dominance of dark colors. Whatever your choice both this room will provide comfort.

When you're ready to get around the City of Gothenburg, walking is recommended due to some place like the Exhibition Centre and Liseberg amusement park is only minutes from the hotel.

Renaissance Hotels Offer Top Class Accommodation

Rabu, 08 Juli 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Consistent with the name Renaissance which could mean out of the darkness, you'll find an atmosphere of understanding the opposite. Hotel is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia offers something modern, elegant and classy.

Hotel Renaissance is one of the superior class Hotel that offers exceptional service and upscale accommodations. The hotel is also located in the heart of the city with extensive shopping opportunities, restaurants, and a meeting place in the pedestrian area around the neighborhood.

A quiet accommodation with garden pages will make you feel comfortable. From spring until autumn, you can take shelter-in yard to enjoy the Bavarian specialties and typical Bavarian wheat beer among the green leaves in the park.

The first time you set foot in the lobby, you'll find the bright colors of the carpet that surrounded the whole room. This carpet has a layer cake with motifs such as colorful. The same thing applies in the room for coffee.

Now you can start to book a room with a "bed king" in it. This room contains a large bed covered with a green blanket. Comfortable atmosphere will be emitted from a bandage soft wall color selection. This will make your sleep time to be felt long.

Regarding food, you need not worry because the menus here can indulge tongue for culinary tourism. Once satisfied, you can visit the popular places that are not far from the hotel such as the Cathedral of Cologne, Gallery Glockengasse, Frueh am Dom Brewery, and the Hohe Strasse.

After being around you can come back with a sense of relief because this comfortable hotel will treat your fatigue. If you still have enough energy, you can swim in a pool that was in the hotel. Average price for staying at this hotel the night ranged from US$.183-289 Dollars

Tanjung Rhu Resort in Central Mangrove Forest

Jumat, 03 Juli 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Did you know that there are around Langkawi Islands 5 star luxury resorts? Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi Island north end is one of the accomodation which gives a personal experience during your holiday to Malaysia.

A total of 136 luxury rooms and suites arranged neatly in the area of 1100 hectares of land covering a distance of approximately 2.5 kilometers of barrier sand beach in front of Langkawi. The landscape area of limestone and natural mangrove forests around the location that has not been touched.

The rental price of Tanjung Rhu Resort amenities about ranging from U.S. $ .400 to $ .600 per night, this price includes the cost of your trip to and from the Langkawi International Airport as well as breakfast.

For children under the age of 12 years when charged overnight at room space peaceful. While in the room light (maximum one child) and wind (two children) are not charged anything extra.

Some resorts also delicious dishes you can get them for free, starting from the dish of food and non alcoholic beverages in the style of The Sands restaurant, Mediterranean cuisine to gourmet saffron The Rhu.

If you're making out with your spouse, you should eat a meal at the BBQ dinner on the beach. For those of you who want water sports, can soon rent a sailboat and rowboat plastic (mangrove kayak) to the mangrove forest.

Places of Interest Holidays in U.S. Children Together

Jumat, 19 Juni 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

United States is one tourist destination. In the land of Uncle Sam have a wide range of tours, including a comfortable place to visit with children. If you're planning a vacation to this country, do not miss a few places worth a visit along with the child.

1. Ellis Island Museum, New York City
Ellis Island Museum is located in New York. This location is the entrance of about 12 million immigrants who use the passenger ship between the years 1892 and 1954. Immigrants who enter the United States through New York harbor, legally and medically inspected at Ellis Island. Ellis Island in the years 1990 renovated and converted into a museum that is dedicated to providing knowledge to the visitors about the immigrant experience.

Approximately 40 percent of Americans are descended from someone who immigrated through this station. To watch a little American history, there is a good idea to invite your child to visit this museum. Entering the museum is no charge but you must pay for ferry tickets. Adults are charged U.S. $ 12 and children aged 4-12 years U.S. $ 5.00

2. Ground Zero, New York City
Hole in lower Manhattan, was the land of the 'sacred'. The term ground zero could be used to describe the World Trade Center site in New York who is devastated by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The term ground zero was adopted from the mass media in North America. Here you can ask the children to see the terrible humanitarian tragedy in the early 20th century to see the exhibition of the firefighters' helmets that have been destroyed or other objects are left. To enter this web site, an adult ticket is subject to U.S. $ 10 and children under 12 years free entrance fee.

3. Lincoln memorial, Washington, D.C
Monuments like the Washington Monument, a monument to World War II, and Vietnam war veteran monuments dominate the city skyline. However, tall marble statue of 19-feet (5.8 meters) from the president of the United States to-16, Abraham Lincoln is the place you must visit the first time with the kids. This is because Abraham Lincoln was famous for his struggle to preserve the American nation during the civil war years from 1861 to 1865.

Lincoln memorial has become a place of famous speeches and other events since dedicated in the year 1922. This shrine is on the National Mall, Washington DC the place is open 24 hours a day does not charge to its visitors, but if you and the kids wanted to come here it must first obtain a permit.

4. Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia
Museum open area of 301 hectares, this is a historic district of the city's independent Williamsburg, Virginia that the buildings stood since the year 1699 to 1780. During the 18th century, Williamsburg became the seat of government, education and culture of the colony of Virginia. Historic area is then restored, reconstructed, and equipped with historical buildings, and costumed guides who tell stories of the men and women of 18th-century city.

In this place you can teach children about history and even before electricity was discovered with a view of buildings and public life the past century. Adults are charged U.S. $ 35 and children aged 6-17 years U.S. $ 18.

5. USS Arizona memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii
In Pearl Harbour, Honolulu, Hawaii you could ask the children to visit the memorial of the USS Arizona which sank after a Japanese air force attacks in 1941. On this ship there are 1177 sailors were killed in the attack. The USS Arizona was six feet below the water as a lasting monument to veterans of World War II.

A memoriam from the sunken warship that ran and was inaugurated in 1962 are open daily from 7:30 to 17:00 pm local time. Tours begin every 15 minutes starting at 8:00 to 15:00 local time and the tour program are not charged.

6. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
The gorge was created during the six-million-year Colorado River. Ranging from 4-18 miles wide and reaches depths of 6,000 feet. This shows the geology of the canyon almost two billion years Earth's history while exposing the rock layers lifted the Colorado plateau.

This area was granted federal protection in 1893 as a forest reserve and then became a National Monument, and in 1919 became a national park. Here you and the kids can see how nature carved out grace on earth. If you carry private cars are charged U.S. $ 25, whereas if you use a motorcycle, walking, cycling or instead of other commercial groups charge of U.S. $ 12 per person.

7. National Museum of Civil Rights, Memphis
In Memphis you with the kids can see the motel where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered. The museum is noted African-American struggle from slavery to Rosa Parks and so on. Entrance to this museum for adults is U.S. $ 12 and the children of U.S. $ 8.50.

8. Redwood National Park, Calif
Everyone will feel humiliated when in the shadow of trees as tall as 300-feet (about 91 meters) above the age of 1000 years. You and the kids get in for free and be among one of the tallest trees on earth.

9. Niagara Falls, New York
Be sure to bring children to visit the most powerful waterfall in North America. More than 168 000 cubic meters of water falling on the top line every minute in high flow, and almost 110 000 cubic meters of the average make Niagara became the most powerful waterfall in North America. To see this natural beauty is no charge.

10. Independence Hall, Philadelphia
This is where George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army, the signing of the declaration of independence, and the founding fathers truly laid the foundations of the nation in the United States Constitution. Independence Hall was constructed between the years 1732 to 1756. The starting point of the constitution of the United States can you see with the kids here.

11. Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
For more than 35 years, this destination resort is not just unusual but the park has brought magic to the kids and as they get older. With so many rides that you can enjoy with the children in an area of 25,000 hectares of land is, vacation time be even more fun. Entrance for children ages 3-9 years of U.S. $ 63 and for age 10 years and over U.S. $ 75 a ticket bears.

Water Rides may Stimulating Intelligence

Rabu, 17 Juni 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Playing while learning can be done when you take your child trips to the water park. Children can feel the experience of water play fun at the same time obtain knowledge. Thus, the benefits like the old saying, once a dive two or three islands exceeded.

According to a consultant child psychologist Tika Bisono, the child will gain many benefits when traveling to a water park. Water medium can help children learn about the natural substance, namely water. If children are not familiar with outdoor activities and just playing in the room and not sweating, it will hamper the process of intelligence.

Outdoor activities such as swimming can train motor intelligence, the Kinesthetic the muscles and joints of children to be strong and sturdy legs child, tall and healthy body, and not fragile. Children are often sick means kinesthetic bad intelligence and his condition is not good.

There are three benefits derived when children are playing in the water rides. The first benefit, stimulate creativity children because the water is full of alternative activities such as swimming and playing water.

The second benefit stimulates the intellect of children about understanding water as a liquid that looks can be changed. Another benefit is to train the physical intelligence of children by moving all parts of the body such as moving the body, hands, feet, and respiratory function.

Factors such as psychological, the body healthy and fit child makes the child more confidence to try new things, not afraid, and did not hesitate. Children will look relaxed in the face of any activity, grew the courage, and learn to measure the ability of self. Measure their own ability and not from other people, then this is very important so that they can catch up on what not to be assertive.

A. Outbound Games

Now a lot of water park rides that are not only present the water, but also out-bound game. Dexterity game in the wild child was a high outbound rope, burma bridge, and flying fox. The objectives of the facility are to train agility and intelligence.

Outbound can train children to be agile and responsive to a problem and games are held in the wild. Children will also be creative and have the courage and confidence when following outbound activities.

When the activities your child will think how to put the right foot position so that the body does not fall. That's when children are trained motor function. When these activities are often carried out, would produce a strong child's body the natural situation has changed and children are not susceptible to disease.

Another activity was obtained at Water-boom not just outbound. They also have eco-friendly package to increase the knowledge of children love the environment since begin. Eco friendly package invites children to learn the source of recharge, anticipating flooding and knowledge about plants.

In addition, children will learn about oxygen, waste recycling, composting processes, as well as lamps with solar energy. In eco-friendly package, every child is taught to plant trees. Each child was also given fruit juice, and explained about the benefits of fruit juices such as guava, citrus and other fruits.

Watching European films in Singapore

Selasa, 16 Juni 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

If you liked the streets at once fond of watching movies, you certainly do not want to spend to spend European Union Film Festival (EUFF) which will be held 6 to 16 May 2010 in Singapore. Moreover, access to flights to the country this lion is very easy.

Because there is still enough time to book a ticket, you should plan your weekend to fly to countries bordering the Riau archipelagos and also reserving money 10 Singapore Dollars to buy tickets to watch at Golden Village VivoCity.

After the success of last year, the film festival participants come from EU countries, this, come back to bring the citizens of Singapore and also you on a visual odyssey of stunning European. These films offer a unique perspective into a rich and varied culture of the European Union through the silver screen.

One of the longest film festivals in Singapore is at the same time will celebrate its 20th birthday by displaying moving pictures of interest from European critical films that have been recognized and won numerous awards and nominations at prestigious festivals such as Sundance, Cannes, and even Oscar nominations.

This year, the EU is also continuing efforts to encourage the exchange of cinematic and cultural exchanges between Europe and Singapore. EUFF will be partnering with film schools and media Ngee Ann Polytechnic to showcase some of the best short films from students who have previously selected.

This will provide opportunities for young film makers to see their work on the big screen with the views that have been leading international director and offers you, citizens of Singapore and spectators from Europe to catch a glimpse of some bright young film talents in Singapore.

EUFF will feature 17 films that have been critically recognized and award winner of several European Union member states. These films will offer an intimate insight, unique perspective, reflecting a romantic panoramic view as well as the lives and cultures in Europe.

Major focus of this festival include the opening and gala premiere of the film: "Broken Embraces" (Spain) by the famous director Pedro Almodovar and starring Penelope Cruz's "The Father of My Children" (France) - winner of "Un Certain Regards" an award Cannes Film Festival special jury in 2009, "Unmade Beds" (UK) which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize in the category of World Cinema l (Drama) at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009, and "The Secret of Kells" (Ireland) which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2010.

With rows of films which have received adequate appreciation in Europe, this opportunity may be you should not miss. Now, you can begin to budget how much money you spend to watch some film.

Banc while Learning

Kamis, 11 Juni 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

The school holidays soon arrive. Moments like this are always awaited the children. Little would have been nice to sort through plans to travel to where the same father and mother.

Do enjoy the cool in the mountains to the beach, or playing water to the water park? Could be, go to the place-it was just boring. Every school holidays the children are always invited to brothels to places only to be recreative and pleasure.

It never hurts to bring your children to a place of recreation for playing games, because a pile of learning activities during a semester must have the child physically and mentally exhausting. Not infrequently because of the pressure load is too heavy, so a child falling stress.
Children are entitled to a refreshing that can make their hearts to be happy, but that does not mean a vacation should be filled with activities for pleasure only. Activities should be meaningful.

Followed by activities while vacationing studied at the local tourist attractions, basically too exciting, besides, if the holidays are just filled recreational activities, sometimes redundant, Section, the concept teaching children in different schools now, Today at school teaching and learning activities have to be interesting and varied (student-centered learning) that are no longer placing the teacher as a center of learning.

School holidays and recreation should be interpreted as the implementation of learning outcomes for a semester at school. Thus, the children gain a double advantage when filling the holidays, namely to play and gain knowledge not acquired in school.

Play while learning the true very exciting. Try it in the holidays, the English teacher, for example, invites children and parents to visit the city parks, zoo, even a walk with public transport, it would be nice.

In this way, parents and teachers can effectively introduce direct objects around using the English language. Would not this will be more festive? Parents also need to be creative in determining the major tourist attractions. Select a place of recreation that can stimulate the child to be able to add knowledge. For example go to museums, the zoo, botanical garden or the park smart.

If you want to picnic in the open, choose resorts that provide facilities and outbound arena, many positive things to be learned from the activities of that. In addition enriches the knowledge, courage outbound also can train the child.

In these activities, children are introduced to the natural environment, environmental hygiene, environmental preservation, and grateful for the grace of God.

Activity was also refreshing not necessarily identical with a lot of money. Inviting children jog, ride bicycles in city parks could also be fun.

In addition, the activity was certainly healthy and teaches children to love fitness activities. For parents, meaning vacation by adding an educational element should be taken into consideration. Section, by choosing the right holiday, insight and knowledge of children was increasing.

Sakura Flower Festival in Hirosaki

Sabtu, 06 Juni 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Flowers bloom is one of the most beautiful scenery on earth. The bright colors always turn on the atmosphere in various parts of the world. One of the most beautiful flower in the world can you see now is the Sakura blooming.

So, if you wish to see this flower bloom right come to Japan this month (April), because this flower can be seen in various corners of Japan. In Japanese culture, Sakura is an important symbol which is often associated with women, life, death and also a symbol for express ties between people, courage, sadness and joy.

Flower color also varies, depending on the species, there is a white with a bit of pink, yellow, pink, light green or light red. One of the places in Japan that you can visit to see the beauty of blooming cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park is Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori. Hirosaki Palace which was built in 1611 holds a lot of Sakura flowers that will pamper your eyes.

This place is known as one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Tohoku region. There are more than 2,600 cherry trees with 50 species in the region. This will create stunning scenery between the towering palace buildings. During the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, like the cherry blossoms light up at night.

Sakura flower festival in Hirosaki Castle opened April 23 to May 5 from 7:00 to 21:00 pm local time. By providing money 300 yen or about 30,000, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the series Sakura tree in Hirosaki Park.

Flush Tradition Songkran Water Festival

Selasa, 02 Juni 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

If you want to spend the holidays in mid-April, try to look Thai. At that time, several cities in Thailand is a party to celebrate the Thai New Year festival and was greeted with a spray of water known as Songkran.

Songkran Festival is a day of national celebration to welcome the Thai New Year's Day which usually took place on 13 to 15 April. For the citizens of Thailand, Songkran is sacred. For that, on that day be the most appropriate time to purify themselves from sin.

Songkran opening ceremony was also held at Phra Chetupon Wimol Manklaram or Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Bangkok on April 10, 2010. To enliven, various cultural performances including a ritual bath demonstrated a statue of Buddha, to the exhibition of traditional Thai food.

The main attraction is the sprinkling Songkran water. Every person in Thailand to be willing to get a spray of water from other people to face and whole body soaked. Starting from the family, close friends until the elder person is entitled watered and watered the full.

In addition to the water flush each other attractions, there are also some people there who go to Wat (one of Thailand's Buddhist monastery) to pray and give food to the monks.

Not infrequently tourists wishing to see Songkran festival in every city in the country of Thailand. Some of the city is celebrating Songkran with the theme of the Old City of Ayutthaya Songkran Festival, Songkran Festival with Chon Buri, Suphan Buri with amazing Songkran, with Chiang Mai Songkran Festival, Phra Samut Prakarn with Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Songkran Festival Sukhothai with theme Phuket and Phuket Bike Week 2010.

Special, the people around the Rattanakosin islands, dubbed the Old Bangkok Songkran celebrations are usually prepared starting from December 10 to 15 April 2010.

Songkran Festival was first celebrated in 1888 and is usually the celebration of Songkran falls in the late dry season in Thailand. Since the incident, each date of the celebration of the festival, made a national holiday, as for other Asian countries to celebrate Songkran Festival, such as Myanmar, Laos and China.

Singapore Airlines Achieves Service Quality Award

Minggu, 31 Mei 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Singapore Airlines won the Service Quality Award from Care - Center for Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty (CCSSL) and Marketing Magazine. The award was given on the level of service that exceeds the standard.

The airline was carrying obtain Indonesian Service Satisfaction Index (ISSI) of 4.1557. That number represents achievement above the average for the index of international service industries. Award level, the parameter of Diamond Quality Service Award in 2010.

Indonesian General Manager Nam Lee Seng Singapore Airlines expressed, the award as a motivator in providing better services for customers. This award is further encouraged the staff and employees of Singapore Airlines to continue to provide the best service in order to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

The award was given by using direct interview of 2000 respondents upper and middle classes in Jakarta and Surabaya. Satisfactory Indonesian Service Index (ISSI) conducted by Care-CCSL ie it includes two sub index Perceive Service Value (PSV) and Perceived Service Quality (PSQ). PSV is a direct measurement of the values of the services provided, while Perceived Service Quality (PSQ), which consists of 4-5 dimensions (accessibility, processes, employees, and management of complaints) were measured.

Measurements were performed on additional dimensions such as improved quality of work that was added to after-sales service.

Singapore Airlines was established in 1972 was previously only operated 10 aircraft that fly over 22 cities in 18 countries. The airline had made improvements through fleet modernization, product innovation and service, and market leadership. Now, the airline operates more than 100 passenger aircraft with a network, including Singapore Airlines and Silk Air Cargo, covering 102 cities in 41 countries.

The Attractions of Tomato War in Spain

Kamis, 21 Mei 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Tomato fight for residents in the City of Bunol, Valencia, Spain is a tradition. Tomato throwing festival (La Tomatina) was first performed in 1945 and received world recognition in 1952.

This tomato throwing festival you can usually see every year in August. After an hour of battle is complete, one of this city as Valencia look like a flood of blood is very thick, but has knock-blood blood blood is not real but rather comes from the tomato pieces are thrown earlier.

For completeness of the festival, organizers have provided 150 thousand or even tens of tons of tomatoes tomatoes, performing arts (music, parades and dances) as well as fireworks a week before the event starts.

Meanwhile, on the night before the festival, the participants involved in women's paella cooking contest, so when tomato festival began, every man who wants to play is required to remove their shirts and the women were allowed to wear clothing that was slightly open.

As for other preparations, such as plastic wrappers in every shop in the street so easy to clean after the festival ended. That said, the cost spent to spend tens of thousands of tomatoes can reach 90 thousand pounds.

Cederberg Heritage Caves Cape Floral Kingdom

Rabu, 20 Mei 2009 09.38 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

In between World Cup chance in 2010, visit to the stone cave Stadsaal Desert Desert Cederberg region of South Africa. Stone cave area of 71 thousand hectares of desert is part of a world heritage site of Cape Floral kingdom is estimated to live in the 300 to 6000 years ago. With bright colors, red sand stones were used by each visitor attraction.

The mention of the name is not the same Cederberg. For British people, call it by name Cedarberg, while the Africans call it Sederberg, the other destinations such as the Cape Cederberg (Cederberg cape). At this location, a reconnaissance plane could also be done, provided you keep standing in the 2000 meters of altitude cave.

Cederberg was in rough rocky areas and barren areas near Cape Town (300 miles north), Citrusdal, Clanwilliam and Ceres of the spit west coast of South Africa. Although looks barren, Cederberg is a new place for you who want to share an interesting experience. Especially in a place that you can still see a variety of animals and plants are already scarce.

Every journey into the cave in the mountain Stadsaal charm that reflects the dramatic art form of painting where the value of ancient animals san visible on the walls of this red rock cave, In order to remain intact and awake, Cederberg get special attention from the South African government called Cape Nature.

Spice Festival fir Onbashira

Minggu, 10 Mei 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Watching the six annual festival, held April Onbashira until May 2010 at the Nagano area of Japan is very exciting. This festival has two slightly different session.

The first, the Festival Onbashira Yamadashi (2-4 April 2010) is an attraction among the fastest of the race down the mountain Odaira region using 16 large fir trees (weighing 12 tons). If Pluit has rung, then every team player uniforms costumed carrying immediately pushed the tree to quickly arrived at the finish line.

The second is Onbashira Satobiki Festival (2-4 May 2010), which demonstrate the skills of each team to make the Suwa Grand Shrine of four large pine trees that have been used during the race Yamadashi.

Distance from Yamadashi toward Satobiki (arena temple) is estimated to reach more than 10 kilometers, though 1200 years old, Onbashira always celebrated by the locals because of the high ritual value as warning renewals Suwa Grand Shrine. Every tree that is played also have meaning as a sacred pillar.

Usually, for participants who want to play, looks young and have more courage or called Ki-otoshi. Quite often than those who had fallen and crushed the host tree.

Enjoy a Vacation While the Asian Beach Games in Oman

Jumat, 08 Mei 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

If there are plans for a vacation to the Middle East countries, should time be adjusted by a beach sporting events, Asia or the Asian Beach Games. The second biggest sports party in Asia after the Asian Games will be held in Muscat, Oman, on 8 to 16 December 2010.

While enjoying the holidays, you can enjoy various beach sports events ranging from beach volleyball, triathlon jet sky up. As the host country the Asian Beach Games in Oman 2010, has prepared many facilities such as recreation, restaurants, up to star hotels. They are aware of this sports event can also be used for tourism promotion.

With a coastline of 1700 km, Oman is known for its popular tourist attractions. From the desert valley (wadi), deserts, mountains to the area's most stunning beaches for visitors the world.

a. Wadi
Wadi is an area of desert valley surrounded by green palm trees, grass, and some flowers. Throughout the years, some wadis of Oman is used as a source of irrigation.

b. Palaces and forts
Palace of Sultan Al-Alam Palace in Muscat and the 500 forts of Oman is also a mainstay of tourism. Forts were formerly used as a place protection from attack their enemies.

c. Souq and Muscat City Centre
Souq is a traditional Arab market which is often found in many cities across the country. One of the oldest in Oman Souq was located in the city of Muttrah, Muscat. While the largest mall in the country called Oman Muscat City Centre.

d. Muscat Festival
Oman has traditional dances and amusement parks are often displayed openly in Muscat Festival. The Khareef Festival which is similar to Muscat but it only lasted Festival in August in Salalah, Dhofar.

Richness of the Shanghai World Expo

Senin, 04 Mei 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Visitors World Expo 2010 which will be held for six months in Shanghai, China, starting next May 1 is expected to reach approximately 70 million people.

China confident of successfully holding these international events after the successful Beijing 2008 Olympic Games held earlier.

Shanghai World Expo 2010 is taking the theme of better city, better life. Arena exhibition will also be decorated from a giant octopus, the image of a mountain meadow until the apple-shaped 'green city'.

In addition to target visitors, China also hoped to 100 world leaders from over 190 nations and 50 international organizations to participate in Shanghai World Expo. According to the Vice Chairman of the Tourism Shanghai, Cheng Meihong, they have no restrictions at all. They will always welcome all visitors from all countries.

In this international activity, many older industrial buildings and even the culinary offerings are also available in the area. According to one of the organizers, about 200 outlets to serve visitors who want to enjoy a dish of chocolate sushi Begia and Japan who are in the exhibition space.

Although the World Expo has not started yet, but from the sale of licensed products Expo 2010 has reached 8 billion yuan (U.S. 1.17 USD billion) or about 40% of total expected sales target reached 20 billion yuan.

The biggest international event is an industrial power the world for the great city of Shanghai and also the modern global metropolis. The last time the World Expo held in Zaragoza, Spain, in 2008.

Window Color-coded Hotel Concorde

Selasa, 14 April 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

When you arrive in Frankfurt and want to find an inn so you can visit the Hotel Concorde is located in Karlstr 9, Frankfurt. Upon arrival at the hotel you will find the windows blue, pink and yellow. The colors of the window that is visible from outside the building radiates from the lights in every room.

Among the colorful city, the hotel is located close to the Main Tower participates brighten the night. This 4 star hotel located right in the heart of the business metropolis Frankfurt, right across from central station. The hotel is directly opposite the central station and about 800 meters from exhibition center of town.

The hotel offers 45 individually decorated rooms which are equipped with all modern facilities like air-conditioning, telephone, cable TV and private bathroom. Concorde hotel guests can enjoy a free buffet breakfast every morning.

In one room when the evening, you'll find the biases of color that glows on the wall. A glimpse of light color is similar to the existing Aurora at the poles, with a mix of yellow and pink colors, the time relaxing in the room more enjoyable.

Still in the room, a bathroom, surrounded by transparent glass face to face with the bed, if you want a more personal atmosphere, a glass wall that can be closed with curtains that have been available.

Concorde's stay at the hotel, you can relax over drinks at the bar Art Deco, read free newspapers in the lobby, or check emails using wireless internet access available free in public places. Average price-per-night when you stay at this hotel range from U.S. $ 100 - U.S. $ 123. This is when you stay alone.

The Six Local Cafes Famous in Different Countries

Senin, 13 April 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

If you are traveling to find a nice local cafe is an important part of the journey. Here there are six cafes that might be visited if you visit one of the following countries.

1. Pruckel Cafe, Vienna, Austria
Authentic Viennese coffee house is serving a long conversation even you could see the young intellectuals to discuss philosophy here.

This is one of the original cafes in Vienna which opened in 1903, and renovated in 1980 with the decor in a cool 50s. In this cafe, you can relax for hours and hours alone with a newspaper while enjoying the echo of a rich literary tradition. This cafe is also a meeting place of writers and poets to debate, gossip, and writing. This cafe is open daily from 09:00 to 22:00 hours local time.

2. Sejuiced, Bronte Beach, Sydney, Australia
Sejuiced is one of the original Bronte cafe. This cafe claims to be the first to open a juice cafe in the eastern outskirts of Sydney City. Here you can chat, drink juice, and relaxing atmosphere of a typical course on the beach with a backdrop of palm trees and beautiful scenery of the rolling sea to Bronte Beach.

3. Rosal and Lil Cafe, Barcelona, Spain
Rosal cafe located on the edge of Passeig del Born is a great place to experience local culture surrounding community, At the corner cafe where you can get a comfortable feeling with dark wood interior, Although the bench is not the most comfortable seating but you'll feel right at home.

4. Lil Cafe
Lil Cafe is located on the side of the road from Montcada Princessa. Here, you can order a hot chocolate on the menu, reading magazines or books. People who often visit here most of the Spanish and Catalan, Although the cafe is located right in the middle of tourist area, just a few blocks from the Picasso museum, but the cafe was still feels like a treasure accidentally found.

5. Ringo cafes and Gagarin, Berlin, Germany
One of the charms of Ringo is a music cafe and maybe you'll hear the music of Bob Dylan played here. This cafe provides the standard menus such as coffee, cakes, bagels, alcoholic beverages, however, this place is constantly filled with interesting people ranging from local artists to musicians.

6. Gagarin Cafe
You will found formed a community of people who find a home in this place. They are used together for a few hours each week. Comfortable cafe atmosphere makes people comfortable to linger here, even including you.

Five Interesting Tours in Gothenburg Sweden

Minggu, 12 April 2009 14.32 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city, located on the west coast of Sweden. This is a city of one of the best tourist destinations in Sweden. If you have the opportunity to come to this city, maybe you can read the first few points of interest in Gothenburg following.

1. Liseberg amusement park Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg is the largest amusement park in Scandinavia. This park is a pleasant place for all ages. Here you can enjoy concerts of popular artists who provide musical entertainment with exotic flowers as background colors.

This park is open daily from May to August (last weekend in April and September / October). Special in December, you can walk in typical Swedish Christmas market and horse riding. The entry ticket price SEK 55.

2. Slottsskogen Slottsskogen literally means "jungle fortress." In Slottsskogen, you can visit the natural museum of historical Gothenburg (Naturhistoriska Museet), children's zoo (Barnens Zoo), and the family zoo (Djurgardarna). You also do not miss feeding the seals at 2 pm local time. This park is also home to the city's oldest observatory.

On casual days, you can go to the grass area for sunbathing and picnic or play miniature golf shady forests between Gothenburg. Some entertainment such as folk dances and popular concerts can also be you see here. You do not need to spend money to come here.

3. Botaniska Tradgarden (Botanical Garden) Gothenburg Botanical Garden is the largest of its kind in Sweden with a total area of 175 hectares (ca 430 ha) which is largely a nature preserve. Botanical garden located at the Carl Slottbergs Gata 22A is home to more than 12,000 plant species.

Here also there is a bamboo grove, herb garden, a Japanese valley, a stone garden, greenhouse with exotic, and so forth. This botanical garden is a beautiful place, unique, and relaxing with lots of places to sit and rest. If you want to visit this place you have to provide money to SEK 20.

4. Southern Gothenburg Archipelago Southern Gothenburg Archipelago lies off the coast of Gothenburg and completely free of cars. This archipelago has 5,000 permanent residents and 6000 residents in the summer. In Norse saga, this archipelago is called Elfarsker ("river island"), which has the mouth of the river Göta Alv there. The islands are very famous as the location for the duel in the Viking era.

There are several beautiful islands for water play or also visit in South Gothenburg archipelago is but the most popular are Aspero, Styrso and Vrango. As a suggestion, you can enjoy boat tours around this area.

5. Kungsportsavenyn ("Avenyn") Kungsportsavenyn, commonly known as "Avenyn" (meaning "Avenue"), is the main street in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is the city's most popular street for shopping and restaurants of all price ranges. With a total length of one kilometer (about 0.6 miles), this region stretches from the waters at the edge of the old city of Gothenburg and ended at the plaza Gotaplatsen.

In this area you can also find the Museum of arts and culture Gothenburg, because of the size and popularity, Kungsportsavenyn easily found in the Gothenburg city center.

Tips Mingle with the Locals

Rabu, 08 April 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Benefits to merge with the local culture can’t be underestimated. When mingling, you can get intimate with the local culture that may not be given to anyone outside so you stay safe while they are there. Here are some ways you can do to mingle with the locals when you are traveling:

1. Wearing casual clothes
When it comes to a new place, the clothes you wear is the first line of defense. Modest clothing is almost always a powerful way while traveling and want to mingle with the locals.

2. Bring clothes that you can wear anywhere
If you bring clothes that versatile, you'll have a better chance to be able to mingle in a different situation. Unfortunately, clothing specially designed for travel as cargo shorts for example, does not always conform to the way the locals dress like some countries in the Middle East for example.

3. Hide cameras and other tourist equipment
Taking photos of your trip is a natural thing and very exciting, but if you want to blend in, you may need to be more careful. By bringing a big camera hanging around his neck could attract the attention of thieves. You can bring a camera but must be kept secret little advance in the points where photographing is prohibited. The same is true for waist bag, handbooks, and the like. You can take him, but try to remain cautious.

4. Wear shoes that fit
Apparently, in the particular case of white shoes or running shoes are paired with white socks is a strange thing. In European countries, for example, shoes of this type are only used when working, not in any way in public situations. So could it make sense that the bright white shoes will attract attention and this means the opposite of blending in or mingle.

5. Buy clothes at your destination.
If you have a surplus budget, consider buying some clothes when they arrive at their destination. Make sure you buy where the locals used to do that and not in the gift shop designed for tourists.

6. Looking for images on its website
Picture a place that is found in news and other online sources can actually tell you to see what your destination. From here you can also find out how people dressed.

7. Take control of your money
If you understand the value of local currencies and different denominations, take the direct way in your wallet or purse. This way you can transact quickly and how to blend a lot better. Fumble with money will not only make you look like an outsider, it also could attract the attention of thieves. Keep in mind that you should bring only what you need for one day in your wallet or purse while other essential items like passports can you stay at the hotel to make it more secure.

8. Have a certain attitude polite
Sometimes the locals do not want to be treated like they live to please you So you can start to blend in by saying hello and then take a cue from them. If it is accepted politely mingle as much as possible and not hurt others' feelings.

9. Plan your travel route and activities
If you have a plan about what you will do and how to get there, you will be able to pass through your day with confidence. You can plan driving routes or public transport map checking back in your room, not on a street corner or in the middle of the intersection.

10. Buying goods at local stores
There may be no better place to learn about many things from your local grocery store. You also can cut hair at a local barber, or buy lunch at a local restaurant.

11. Avoid worn tourist route
If you really want to mingle with the locals then you should go out and mingle with the locals. This will not get if you follow the worn tourist track. This applies to almost everything you do. So try to live in a place, other than a popular tourist hotel or go to other places that do not exist in a guidebook.

12. Learn and use some local language
If you do not know how to say something, just ask. Usually, many locals will be happy to assist you to learn. The more you practice the better the command of the language. This can open doors that can lead you deeper into the local culture.

13. Greet
Hello is the most easy and cheap. Simply by smiling and saying hello to people you meet, the assimilation process will be easier.

14. Adjust the volume
Each place in each area have different habits. If the area seems quiet then you can speak in a tone that is not high. But this does not apply in markets where your voice must be heard clearly and loudly so that others can see what you mean.

15. Make preparations and be a good rider
You certainly do not want to drive past the allotted time limit, or looking out the window to pay attention to the road that could interfere with other users. So, try to check the maps and route or ask someone to drive while you view the map.

16. Pay attention and follow
If you want to mingle with local people, note how the local act, what they do, where they met, how they dressed and then follow it.

17. Confident
Residents tend to be wide-eyed walk around their own neighborhoods. Saw like you know what you are doing and know where you're going to go so that others will think the same, even if in fact you do not know.

18. Consider alternative lodging
A home-stay or rental apartments in residential neighborhood will give you more opportunities to interact with locals rather than staying at a hotel in the resort town.

19. See local events
See brochures and a list of local entertainment for concerts, festivals and other events that will attract local tourists. Or you can go to the library or a church to mingle with local residents

20. Be yourself
There are so many ways that you can do to make yourself blend into the local culture. But you still have to be yourself when you mingle with them. Just saying hello and being not too cold, it will be a pleasant experience.

The Unique Eight Houses in the World

Sabtu, 04 April 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Exploring countries around the world are often done by some people who act official duties or just vacation alone. They usually take the opportunity to visit tourist places unique.

But there are often overlooked, such as buildings, unique homes that are not less interesting to visiting. Here are eight unique homes in the world:

1. Pod House, U.S.
For those of you, who are on vacation to the United States, try to move to the Pod House in the City of New Rochelle, New York. James H. artificial unique Pod Johnson does not look like a house, but the big mushroom or plant Queen Anne's lace is only equipped with glass windows and a single pole as a support building.

2. Mushroom House, United States
In accordance with its name, Mushroom house built like a large mushroom plant that seems bespectacled. The location of this house is part of Hyde Park is located in the state of Ohio, the United States.
In order to look more attractive, a professor of Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Cincinnati Terry Brown added a little red metal staircase winding to the entrance of the room and one room in the glass side of the house yeast.

3. Floating House, Ukraine
Houseboat in Ukraine is actually an agricultural barn wheat seen flying in the air. This is because the buffer is available at one corner of the building only.

4. Free Spirit Spheres, Canada
Free Spirit Spheres is a place of lodging in the tree-shaped round like a ball. For those of you who are interested in coming to it, the location of this clubhouse can be found at 420 Horne Lake Road Qualicum Beach BC, Canada, or about 30 miles north of Parksville on Vancouver Island Qualicum Bay and close. Canadian ball room interior is made from fiberglass that was given bolat windows like the eyes on the side, the facilities for the visitors that night, as usual bathroom, shower steam room and small kitchen, filled a small refrigerator.

5. Cactus House, Netherlands
In addition to the windmills, the Netherlands also has a unique housing project such as apartments in the city of Rotterdam called cactus house (house of cactus). Referred to as a cactus house because architects Ben Huygen and Jasper Jaegers build each housing project was up and decorate it with vines in each of the exterior.

19 cactus-story houses consist of 98 homes equipped with a balcony. From the balcony above, each visitor can see the waters that often in the visited Rotterdam by smaller vessels.

6. Cube House, Rotterdam, Netherlands
In the city of Rotterdam there is a unique pedestrian bridge named cube house (cube houses) or more precisely in the area Blaak. Houses for irregular shaped cubes are made by a Dutch architect Piet Blom in 1934-1999 which serves as a unique pedestrian bridge in the world. Even at the bottom of the cube 38 houses were also equipped with several facilities such as shops, schools and playgrounds.

7. Upside-Down House, Poland
Upside Down the House is a house in Szymbark, Poland is used as one of the interesting tourist attraction is often visited by oelh thousands of local and foreign tourists. Almost every visitor who came in, felt dizzy and nauseous because of the building Upside Down The House has a slope that is so wonderful. A Polish businessman Daniel Czapiewski intentionally made building this house because of considering oblique incidence of conflicts in the Communist era in the past.

8. Gangster House, Russia
Gangster house or Sutyagin is the world's tallest wooden house is located in Arkhangelsk, Russia. Sutyagin wealthy businessman and his family built the house as high as 144 feet (13 floors) in the year 1992 and completed over 15 years. Gangsters called the house had become a prisoner because Sutyagin for several years the city court on charges of extortion.

10 Interesting Events in Frankfurt

Jumat, 03 April 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Frankfurt is one of the gate way to Europe, As an internationally diverse city, Frankfurt has a lot of great things that can be offered to you, ranging from art, outdoor activities, shopping, historic buildings and high-rises.

Here are 10 exciting activities in Frankfurt that should not be missed.

1. Main Tower (Main Tower)
There is no better way to see the Frankfurt Main Tower apart from the top that opens to the public. You can use the elevator for a scenic view of the Cityscape Frankfurt tower 200 meters tall.

In addition you can also eat in restaurants in the fourth tallest tower in Frankfurt this. The main tower was built between the years 1996 to 1999 and was opened in 2000.

Design features of the tower looks like two towers are connected. The smaller tower is a form of beam, and a general design for the architecture of the 1970s. The second and higher is a circular tower with blue glass exterior that displays all the transmission towers. Main Tower Neue Mainzer Strasse is located at 52-58, Frankfurt

2. Goethe's house
Frankfurt is the birthplace of the most important German writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 to 1832). Although Goethe's house was destroyed in World War II, but this house can still be returned to the atmosphere initially with original furnishings, paintings and books from Goethe family, here you can take inspiration from the desk where Goethe wrote "The Sorrows of Young Werther."

Goethe's house is located in the Grosser Hirschgraben 23, Frankfurt. This place is open every day except Monday from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock local time with a ticket price of 4 Euros and for school children 3 euros.

3. Cider taverns in Sachsenhausen
Frankfurt beverage marker is "Apfelwein", or "Ebbelwoi", an alcoholic cider produced in the area around Frankfurt. You can find some of the best apple cider and the bar's oldest cobblestone streets of Frankfurt Sachsenhausen district, south of the old city.

4. Romerberg
Romerberg (Roman Mountain) is the historic heart of Frankfurt and is home to the existing city hall since 1405. This historic plaza is used as a place for the first trade show in Frankfurt-13th century.

Complex entire three-storey building has a spacious 10,000 square meters consisting of nine houses and covers six pages. At the front of the main entrance facing the plaza Römerberg, Other roads in the vicinity Romer is Limpurgergasse Buchgasse south and north, and the Berliner Straße.

5. Paulskirche - St Paul's Church
Paulskirche built between the years 1789 and 1833 and is the birthplace of German democracy. This church was once used for political meetings and be the first place selected for the German parleman election in 1848. Currently, Paulskirche used mainly for exhibitions and special events. The church is located at Römerberg, Frankfurt.

6. Museumsufer
Take a walk along the main river through downtown Frankfurt, where the two sides is limited by several of the best museums in Germany. Among them is German film museum and art museums Städel. Region with several museums are called Museumsufer, and on Saturday you can hunt for treasure in the largest flea market in Frankfurt. Museumsufer Schaumainkai located in Frankfurt.

7. Senckenberg Natural History Museum
Senckenberg Museum is the largest natural history museums in Germany, he performed thousands of exhibits ranging from Egyptian mummies to fossil amphibians. But the fascination of the most famous museum is a large exhibition of dinosaur skeletons, one of the largest in Europe. This museum contains the largest and most diverse collections in the world with approximately 2000 specimens of birds replica. In 2004, nearly 400,000 people visited the museum.

The museum is located in Senckenberganlage 25, Frankfurt am Main is founded between 1904 and 1907 outside of Frankfurt center in the same area with the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, founded in 1914. The museum is open every day from 9:00 to 17:00 pm with ticket prices for adults 6 euros and children 5 euros.

8. Zeil shopping street
The main places to shop in Frankfurt are a bustling pedestrian zone called the "Zeil". This region is also called "The German Fifth Avenue." This shopping center offers everything from luxury boutiques and department stores and international row until the 10th floor of a modern shopping center called "Zeil Galerie."

9. Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art, is not only famous for its extensive art collection including artists like Roy Lichtenstein, Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol, and Gerhardt Richter, but also famous for its daring architecture. Designed by architect Hans Hollering, the museum was established in 1981 has a triangular shape and is called "slice of cake" by the locals.
The museum is located in Domstrasse 10, Frankfurt and open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock with a ticket price of 8 Euros.

10. Palmengarten botanical garden
Founded in 1868 by a group of citizens of Frankfurt, this Botanic Garden takes you on a journey of horticulture from the African savanna and exotic plants from rain forests to the flower garden in Europe. In an area covering 50 hectares of green houses, you can see more than 6,000 different botanical species from around the world. This botanical garden is located in Siesmayerstr 63, Frankfurt.

Palmengarten known around the world for a collection of tropical plants in abundance, with an area of 5000 square meters, Tropicarium is one of the largest greenhouse complex, This place displays tropical plants including orchids, bromelias, palms, ferns, succulents and other.

Museum is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 16:00 pm during the months of November to January while the months from March to October open from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 o'clock, Ticket prices for adults 5 Euro, children 2 euros, and the family of 9.5 Euros.

The Sensation of Wine

Selasa, 17 Maret 2009 09.39 Diposting oleh mamih-chettya

Enjoying wine, for some, may be an activity that is absurd. The absurdity is strengthened by the fact how difficult it is to distinguish the taste of various wines in all its complexity. Express the taste of one type of wine is not easy. Unlike other alcoholic drinks taste the same in every tongue, the wine brings a different taste experience.

Because of that, not necessarily one type of wine that feels delicious on the tongue will taste just as good a person as enjoyed by others. However, he added, enjoying wine is not that difficult to understand the complexity of the present it. Speaking of wine in the end did not talk about the tastes of each tongue.

If you buff a sour taste, you can enjoy a variety of wines made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which are known with a high acidity level. If you want a slightly spicy flavor, choose a wine from Shiraz grape varieties. In other words, first identify your tastes and characteristics of wine varieties of grapes before choosing which one to try.

Many say that drinking wine is very confusing. It was all back on taste. Once you like what you drink, it is also true when you enjoy the wine.

a. Complementary Culinary Tradition
As a complement Culinary Tradition, enjoying wine is not actually originated from mainland Europe, such as assuming a lot of people. According to the findings of archeologists, the tradition actually began in the Middle East region, Predicted as a pioneer of the Egyptians drank wine emergence habit during three thousand years BC.

But the development of this beverage was more popular in Europe. Popularity was greatly influenced by the presence of the Romans in the European expansion that began in 55 BC. At that time, wine is part of the roman army rations.

Wine, with alcohol content of about 5 to 14.5%, when it was also regarded as a natural disinfectant, because of that, the soldiers are often mixed with wine to drink river water, Moreover, wine is often a part of any religious rites of the Christian communities of Europe, such as mass and holy communion.

But the assumption that says that Europe, especially France, is home to the best wines in the world is growing rapidly because of the tradition there, the presumption that arises because people see that Europe has many wineries. Whereas there was a vine planted in various locations to supply the needs of the army and the church.

There is no the best wines in the world. There are only high-quality wines. The Paramater not be seen from the location of origin of the wine estates, but the complexity of processing and the resulting taste these wines. Because of that, enjoy the super-premium quality wines have the sensation that was almost the same as when we enjoy a work of art.

Quality wines must be made by way of a complex and produces a variety of sense for the audience. In addition, this wine also has the potential age, so it can be stored for a long time.

b. In harmony with food
Different era, different certainly also enjoy the tradition of his wines. Today, the wine tasteless complete when presented without food. But there are specific things that must be followed if a person wants to reconcile wine with a meal.

"Food can kill the wine and wine cans kill the food," this is the mean that how to blend wines and foods that are not aligned will make wine and dining experience one becomes not enjoyable. Therefore, every consumer who wants to enjoy wine should be given recommendations which are appropriate for the food."
It is recommended that consumers follow the color coding to align the grip of wine with the meal, "Pair of red meat with red wine and white meat with white wine. But if the food uses of red wine sauce while the meat is white, still follow the color coding sauce.

c. Varian wine
Simply put, the wine was divided into four types, namely white wine, red wine, rose wine, and sparkling wines. As the name suggests, white wine made from white wine, usually served cold. Red wines made from red grapes and presented in accordance ordinary room temperature.
Rose wine from red grapes that are not perfectly extracted. While sparkling wine is white wine that has bubbles of soda. Sparkling wine is the champagne of the most famous city of Champagne, France.

Frederic Maurin, one representative of French wine producers, Socav, when found in the French Exhibition in 2010 at Le Tour Asean Meredien Hotel, Jakarta, Sunday (14 / 3), offers his red wine was recommended as one of the best wines the world's best Sommelier Jean-Luc Pouteau, Chateau Les Joyeuses 2007.

Wine is made from a combination of wine from the varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon are harvested in 2007 and can be stored up to six years in the future. Play your glass to smell the wine out and you will find the smell of black currant and blackberry.

Les Joyeuses, said Frederic, it presents a rich fruit flavor but soft on the tongue, Taste and smell of alcohol too soft. Wine, he added, perfect served with food such as pasta or meat based cuisine chicken and beef.

d. Local Wine
Decanter alone provides about 187 types of wines from different wineries around the world, like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Italy, the United States, and Bali. The price varies, starting from 20 Euros up to Euro 1500.

One of the wines are available at the wine house as the decor is reminiscent of the character briefly greenhouse - there are about 750 potted plants living in it - this is Hatten Alexandria. White wine made from grapes grown and manufactured in Belgium in Bali.

The first time you tasted, you'll feel the sensation of a fairly thick fruity and floral aroma in this wine. Levels of sweetness and balanced acidity and aroma or taste of alcohol is not so oppressive. Wine is quite popular overseas. In addition to the relatively cheaper price, about US$.30, it is not less the wines-wines of Europe.

For consumers who like wine rich in fruit-flavored, white wine from Kim Crawfort could be an option. This wine has a sour taste because of the dominant varieties of wine made from sauvignon blanc grown in the area of Marlborough, New Zealand.

e. Wine cocktail
Adventure with a taste of wine, tasteless sweet when it is not a cocktail wine tasting variants, this variant is a mixture of wine with some other alcoholic beverages, including liquor and spirits such as vodka, Midori, and Southern Comfort.

One of the lounge that offers cocktails wine menu is Brewhouse Jakarta. This place provides an alternative four flavors, including melon kiwi sangria, white wine mixed with Midori, kiwi syrup, lime, and watermelon, and chardonnay martini, white wine mixed with vodka, cranberry juice, and cream de cassis.

But Wine is a favorite cocktail the visitors Brewhouse is Bed Roses, red wine mixed with fruit or strawberry syrup and soda, and Peach Blanc, white wine mixed with Southern Comfort, peach juice, and soda.

Bed of Roses usually liked by female consumers. Taste and smell of alcohol in wine cocktail is indeed quite soft. When tasting, you will find the taste of strawberry is more dominant than red wine its flavor, while Peach Blanc has a flavor and aroma of white wine more powerful, the combination of wine, soda, and fruit juice peach in this refreshing beverage.

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