my traveling around Asia

RENCANAKAN CUTI ANDA UNTUK TAHUN 2010

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Tanggal 14 - 19 April 2010

· Berangkat Hari Rabu, 14 April 2010
Pukul 20.00 Wita (Dari Makassar), 18.30 (dari Surabaya)

· Tanggal 15 April 2010

Petronas (Twin Tower)

The Mine (Lift menggunakan Air)

· Tanggal 16 April 2010
Ke Singapore
Bugis Jungtion

China Town

· Tanggal 17 April 2010

Sentosa Island ( 1 day full)

· Tanggal 18 April 2010

Ke Kuala Lumpur

China Town

Genting

· Tanggal 19 April 2010

Barkley (Pabrik Coklat)

Pulang …

Terbatas !!!
Tiket PP + Akomodasi + Transportasi Rp. 4 juta
(Tidak termasuk konsumsi)
Tidak termasuk fiscal dan passport
Disarankan membuat NPWP dan Passport

Pendaftaran dibuka :

14 May 2009 – 30 September 2009

Untuk informasi :
email : budi777@yahoo.com
(0411) 6035335
081944485000
085656300112

(Update : Sudah mendaftar 5 orang)

Bangkok Photo's Gallery

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Siam Ocean World

Bangkok

Siam Discovery Center

Siam Paragon

My Trips schedule on April 2009

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Ujung Padang (UPG)
Makassar Airport
Sat 11 Apr 2009, 2000 hrs
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
KLIA - LCC Terminal
Sat 11 Apr 2009, 2315 hrs
AK1026

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
KLIA - LCC Terminal
Tue 21 Apr 2009, 1615 hrs
Ujung Padang (UPG)
Makassar Airport
Tue 21 Apr 2009, 1935 hrs

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
KLIA - LCC Terminal
Sun 12 Apr 2009, 0925 hrs
Macau (MFM)
Macau International Airport
Sun 12 Apr 2009, 1310 hrs
AK77

Hong Kong (HK)
Thu 16 Apr 2009, 1135 hrs
KLIA-LCC Terminal (MY)
Thu 16 Apr 2009, 1530 hrs
AK886

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
KLIA - LCC Terminal
Thu 16 Apr 2009, 1845 hrs
Bangkok (BKK)
Thu 16 April 2009, 1950
FD3505

Bangkok (BKK)
Sat 18 Apr 2009, 1645 hrs
Singapore (SIN)
Changi Airport, T1
Sat 18 Apr 2009, 2005 hrs

This is my great trips.
Day remains : 4

History and Origins The Merlion, Singapore

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The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.

Designed by Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium, the lion head represents the lion spotted by Prince Sang Nila Utama when he re-discovered Singapura in 11 AD, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning “sea” in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village.

Measuring 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue was built from cement fondue by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr Lim Nang Seng. A second and smaller Merlion statue, measuring two metres high and weighing three tones, was also built by Mr Lim. The body was made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups.

Its First Home

The Merlion and the Cub were originally located at the mouth of the Singapore River, across from the Elizabeth Walk, just 120 metres from their present location. Also called the Merlion Park, the area soon became a popular tourist attraction and took its place among the famous landmarks of great cities of the world. Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the then Prime Minister of Singapore, officiated the installation ceremony of the Merlion on 15 September 1972. A bronze plaque commemorated the auspicious occasion with the inscription, "The Merlion has been erected as a symbol to welcome all visitors to Singapore".

Today, the Merlion attracts more than one million visitors a year who make the trip to the Merlion Park to photograph this world famous icon at her new home, at the adjacent to One Fullerton.

Surf Bali - Quick Facts

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LOCATION: Indonesia
POPULATION: 3000000
NATIONALITY: Indonesian
LANGUAGE: Lowland Bali, Highland Bali
CURRENCY: Indonesian Rupiah

Bali is a really really great place for a surf trip. It has so many great waves, great weather and warm water temperatures. Sold already?

The surf is just classic around the Bukit Peninsular - directly south from Dempasar. Kuta is the main gateway to many of these breaks and has plenty of cheap accommodation but beware - you will get hassled 24/7. Kuta Beach is a popular beach for tourists and surfers alike and the lineup here can get pretty hectic. The list of top surf spots nearby reads like a surfers dream list. Dreamland, Uluwatu and Padang Padang to name a few. If you have never heard of them you will almost certainly seen a picture of one of them in a surfing magazine.

Bali picks up the swells from the Southern Ocean and from April to November will see consistent surf of up to 12 ft. This is also the dry season so its the best time to come. That said the rest of the rear still receives surf from 2-6ft. It is boardshorts all year round so don't forget your sunscreen.

Surfers have been traveling to Bali for years and the surf scene is now well established. There are plenty of surf shops if you need to restock equipment

Surfing Bali - The Good
Great Consistency
World Class Waves
Warm Water

Surf Bali - The Bad and the Ugly
Crowded Waves
You Get Hassled - A Lot!

Bali is a great place to visit and a fantastic surfing destination. There are surf breaks here to suit beginners through to the experienced surfers and the tropical climate and warm waters make it a must stop on your world surf tour. It is well worth sorting some Bali Accommodation before you get there.

>> Click here for Surfing Waves Vacation Destinations, Prices and Availability <<

Bali Surfing Conditions

Bali Swell Size	Bali Water Temperature

Things to Do in Hong Kong

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Next week i with my friends will get traveling to Hong Kong !

Hong Kong is a city of experiences. From Dim Sum dining to taking a spin around the harbour on a junk, the things to do in Hong Kong are endless. Below, you’ll find twelve things to do in Hong Kong, all in different sections, so whether you’re a shopper or a culture vulture, there is something for everyone.

Traditional Hong Kong

Hong Kong remains a city deeply rooted in tradition. While the Chinese mainland was engulfed by Mao’s cultural revolution, the refuges flooded into Hong Kong, and the city became the keeper of Chinese culture’s longest traditions. From the riotous festivals to the Tai Chi classes that fill local parks, Hong Kongers are deeply traditional and it’s a side of the city well worth exploring.

Shop Till You Drop

Hong Kong lives up to its billing as a shopping mecca. The city is obsessed with shopping, and there are malls and markets, boutiques and bargains crammed into every available corner. Whatever you want, it’s here and usually at a very decent price.

Hong Kong’s Best Malls
The swankiest boutiques can be found inside the swankiest malls.
The Top Five Tailors in Hong Kong
Get suited and booted by the world’s finest tailors.
Pick up a Bargain at the Mongkok Market
Hong Kong is no longer the bargain basement of the world, but you can still pick up a steal at the local market.

Feast on Classic Cantonese and Chinese Food

Perhaps the best thing about Hong Kong is the food. Imitated from London to Lima, the Cantonese food here is the inspiration and is never beaten. From the feast that is a lunchtime Dim Sum to the pick and point snacks on offer at Dai Pai Dong, Cantonese fans will be spoilt for choice. As if that wasn’t enough, the Michelin Guide has just thrown a few stars around the city.

Dig in to Dim Sum
A feast on wheels, enjoy spring rolls, shrimp buns and barbequed pork.
Grab some Fast Food at a Dai Pai Dong
Pick up a pot full of spicy noodles for just a pocktful of change.
Treat Yourself to a Michelin Star Meal
The city’s best restaurants have showered with stars

More Essential Hong Kong
Hong Kong in a Day The Best of Hong Kong See Traditional Hong Kong

Dig in to Hong Kong's World Class Food
Top Five Hong Kong Buffets Cheap Eats in Hong Kong Try Some Dim Sum

Take a Look at Hong Kong in Photos
Daily Life in Hong Kong Hong Kong Star Ferry Hong Kong's Skyscrapers

History about MIYAKO ODORI

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In 1871 Kyoto Governor Nobuatsu Hase and Vice Governor Masanao Makimura, in a direct response to the Meiji Restoration (1862-69) and the official shift of the Court of Emperor Meiji from Kyoto to Edo (now Tokyo), planned Japan’s first Exposition in Kyoto (no longer the “Imperial City”) to counter the perceived loss of status as well as to showcase the Art, Culture and Industry still alive and thriving in the City. Subsequently, Jirouemon Sugiura, Gions’ Representative and owner of “Mantei” (still in existence today as “Ichiriki”, then and now a popular “Private” House for Kyoto’s Geiko and Maiko performances) received a request from the Prefectural Government to stage the 1st “Public” Dance performance by the nationally famous Geiko and Maiko. In collaboration with Yachiyo Inouye the III (the Master of the Kyomai Dance School), Mr. Sugiura conceived a tightly choreographed and highly stylized group performance of the “Kamenoko Odori” dance from Ise Furuichi.
In March of 1872 the “Miyako Odori Junicho”, proposed by Vice Governor Makimura as an extension of the popular “Kamenoko Odori”, was performed for the first time with a full chorus and traditional Japanese Orchestra in a grand, classically beautiful house named “Matsunoya” located in Gion. This Performance (affectionately referred to as the “Gion Kobu Dance”) was the prototype of the “Miyako Odori” that continues to the present day.
Immediately following the triumph of the “Matsunoya” performance all parties involved swore an oath declaring that the “Gion Kobu Dance” must remain the exclusive domain of Inoue the III’s Kyomai School and this solemn promise is honored to this day. In April of 1873 the “Miyako Odori” moved permanently to the more spacious confines of our Kaburenjo Theater. The originality, authenticity, beauty, quality and dignity of the “Miyako Odori” is now entrusted to the current Master of Kyomai Dance, Yachiyo Inouye the V and takes place each Spring in our Kaburenjo Theater.

info :
The MIYAKO ODORI is held April 1st - 30th.
There are four performances daily- (12:30, 2:00, 3:30 and 4:50) 60 mins.

We offer 3 Ticket Packages
1). Our Special Class Ticket (includes Tea Service and complimentary gift) - 4500yen
2). Our 1st Class Ticket- 4000yen
3). Our 2nd Class Ticket- 2000yen

Great Cherry Blossom Spots in Kyoto, Japan

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Cherry blossoms in Kyoto attract many visitors every year. Popular cherry blossom spots are illuminated at night. The night light-up event at Kiyomizudera Temple has been held until April 12, 2009. Kyoto is crowded during this time of the year, so try to arrive in Kyoto early in the morning.

Esplanade Singapore

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Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is one of the world’s busiest arts centres, officially opened on 12 October 2002.

Today, this architectural icon with its distinctive twin shells is sited within Singapore’s civic district, just by Marina Bay at the mouth of the Singapore River. Esplanade comprises two large halls: the 2,000-seat theatre and the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, complimented by two smaller studios, an outdoor theatre as well as a mall. The two domes housing the Theatre and Concert Hall were designed in glass, to convey a sense of openness. To keep the centre cool in the tropics, over 7,000 pieces of aluminium sunshades together with double-glazed laminated glass were installed on a steel truss frame to form the cladding that makes the centre such a striking architectural icon against Singapore’s city skyline. The spiky cladding has since earned the centre the popular nickname of a beloved local fruit, the Durian.

Esplanade aims to be a performing arts centre for everyone, and its programmes cater to its diverse audiences. Its programme line-up spans all genres to encompass music, dance, theatre and visual arts, with a special focus on Asian culture.

Location
Esplanade is situated between Raffles Avenue and Esplanade Drive

Wat Arun - Bangkok

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I was recommended this tour by a friend of mine. This is how you can go about doing it. The idea is to visit Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Grand Palace all in one day. Its definitely doable but if you have time, I would suggest you do the first two on one day and the Grand Palace on another day.

1. Start off with taking a BTS to Saphan Taksin station.
2. As you exit the station walk towards the Char Praya river.
3. Don't take the tourist ferry which costs more baht.
4. Take the ferry which goes up and down the river which the locals use. Once again, unless you have plans of getting off at the piers and look around, don't buy the season ticket which is valid for unlimited use within the day. Purchase a ticket to Ta Tien pier. If I am not wrong, it costs 25 THB.
5. Get off at the Ta Tien pier.
6. You can see Wat Arun at the opposite side of the river.
7. Take a boat that will take you across the river for 2 THB.
There is an entry fee at Wat Arun for non-Thais.

Once you complete your visit, take the boat back across the river.

Dreamland Bali Beach

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Dreamland beach is similar in nature to the other beaches in Bukit Peninsula, but it is popular not only with the surfers, also with the beach lovers. It easy access combined with the presence of warungs serving BBQ seasfood and cold cold beer make it attractive to anyone who just wants to get away from the hustle of Kuta life.

Dreamland is located in the Pecatu countryside around 20 minutes from the Ngurah Rai Airport. Park in the lot at the top of the hill and walk down.

The area has a beautiful beach and panorama, with the high wave reaching 4 meters makes this place become a favorite place for surfers and boogie boards.

The wave is hollow, fasts, and powerful and the quality is standard with reef's (coral, sharp rocks with sand) bottom, can only be safely explore by the experienced surfer. During the normal day, it will be few people do the surf, but at the weekend this place is crowded.

The sparkling blue wave breaks right on the shore so be careful or you'll be eating sand.

About Bali Wild Life

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Despite its population and its popularity as a tourist destination, Bali has maintained a significant variety of wild species. Indigenous to Bali are hundred of bird species and a variety of small mammals, including macaques and monkeys.

With a growing human population and a shrinking forest habitat, many animal populations are having a hard time in Bali. Modern technology, such as liquid herbicides introduced to control weeds in rice cultivation, have had a negative impact on the ecosystem. An unintended consequence of all these factors is a decline in local species. The last tiger on the island, for example, was spotted in 1930s.

In recognition of this increasingly critical condition, the government has taken some steps. The most significant effort is Bali Barat National Park which spans a significant portion of the western half of the island. The Park's main aim was to protect the preserve habitat and give shelter to rare bird species, such as the unique Bali Mynah.

Bali Barat National Park has become a popular destination for amateur ornithologists. The park supports a large bird population. If you would like to see a large collection of Indonesian birds without having to trudge around in the jungle, you can also visit the Bali Bird Park which is home to thousands of birds from Bali and Indonesia -- probably your best bet for seeing the rare Bali Starling.

Another impact affects the monkey community in particular and can be seen at tourist destinations such as Uluwatu Temple, Sangeh, Alas Kedaton and the Monkey Forest Ubud. Temples have always been a minor source of food for the local monkey populations (they raid the donations left at the temples), but with the large number of tourists now adding their "donations", the population is at risk from dependency on these handouts.