Singapore Journey Notes - 1

Journey from the airport Husein Bandung, Indonesia to Singapore takes about 2 hours. Schedule the earliest flight from Bandung to fly at 07.15 and arrives in Singapore at 10:00 local time. The plane landed at Changi airport Singapore. This airport is Still the best airport in the world. Changi was a good airport. It was very clean, organised and we didn't have to wait in a long queue for immigration. The staffs at the information desk were very helpful and welcoming as well.


The journey continues to the city using the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT). I have to change lines but it is the quickest way to go.

Way to MRT Station

Bali The Paradise Island, Part 6 The End, Tanjung Benoa

I will tell the tourist attractions, called Tanjung Benoa. One place is so famous in the world. Nusa Dua is located about 40 km south of Denpasar, capital of Bali province. Access to get to this place is very easy and if you are from the Kuta area is only about (20-30 minutes travel time. Passing through the southern route called Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, which becomes Jalan Bypass Nusa Dua as it approaches the region.

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Bali The Paradise Island, Part 5, Danau Bedugul-Tanah Lot

This time I will tell you two wonderful tourist attractions namely Bedugul Lake and Tanah Lot.

Bedugul Lake

One tourist attraction in Bali which crowded domestic and foreign tourists are Bedugul lake. Bedugul lake is a very famous place of tourism to foreign countries that is perfect for the holidays. Bedugul lake also called Lake Bratan is a lake located in Bedugul area, village Candikuning, Baturiti Tabanan, Bali. For the location of the lake is approximately 1 hour drive from Denpasar City.

Bedugul Lake

Bali The Paradise Island, Part 4,GWK - Dreamland Beach

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

This time I will tell the story when I visited the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Culturral Park. abbreviated GWK, GWK is a tourist park in the southern part of the island of Bali. This park is located in Tanjung Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali.

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In that area there is a Garuda Plaza which became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 square meters of open space called the Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental Garuda statue make Lotus Pond a very exotic space.

Bali The Paradise Island, Part 3, Pura Taman Ayun-Alas Kedaton

 Pura Taman Ayun

Besides Kuta I've visited other tourist attractions in Bali, Pura Taman Ayun Mengwi.The word "Pura" means the Temple. Taman Ayun in Bali language, meaning beautiful garden.

Taman Ayun is one of the tourist destinations in Bali which is a relic of the king of Mengwi In ancient times. This temple was built in the typical architecture of Bali which has a range of typical Balinese carved ornaments. This temple is surrounded by fish ponds which makes this temple floating above the water. This temple is located in Badung Menguwi village about 18 km from Denpasar.

Pura Taman Ayun

Bali The Paradise Island, Part 2, Kuta beach

As I told you on the first blog about Bali which has a variety of tourist destinations, then I will try to tell you my experience when I awalk along Kuta.

In Kuta there are many shops, restaurants and public baths as well as a place for sunning yourself. Besides the beauty of the beach, Kuta beach also offers various types of entertainment such as bars and restaurants available along the beach when the Legian beach. One of the places which many travelers passed by when walking around in Kuta is Kuta Square, is a shopping area which is located in the traditional village settlement of Kuta. The types of goods sold generally are branded fashion from overseas. There are many cafes at Kuta Square area with a variety of menus offered.

Kuta Square

Bali The Paradise Island, Part 1, Ground Zero

Bali, as part of the Indonesian archipelago, is a beautiful little island. Panorama and cultural uniqueness make this island into an exclusive and known as the island of dreams to travel. 

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The Beauty of Menado, Part 4, Boulevard, Tinutuan

Boulevard area in Manado is one of the main icons of the provincial capital. But before I visited this area I took myself to eat a special food called Tinutuan. Tinutuan is a mixture of various vegetables, it does not contain meat, so that the food could be a food-interaction between groups of people in Manado. Tinutuan usually served for breakfast along with a variety of complementary cuisine.

Tinutuan

The Beauty of Menado, Part 3, Love of Hill

North Sulawesi is not only synonymous with the underwater beauty of Bunaken, but in Minahasa regency, more exactly in the village Kononang, has a very beautiful and peaceful. The village is only a no more than 50 kilometers from Manado.

which makes this village special because it was known to have a tourist attraction with a strong symbol of inter-religious tolerance, or the community named "Bukit Kasih" / Love of hill, many visitors from outside the district minahasa took a pilgrimage to visit the hilltop and get closer to the God or perpetuate the side of grace sense of inter-religious worship of five houses in the hills.

The Beauty of Menado, Part 2, Bunaken Bay

One of the most interesting sights I have ever visited Manado is Bunaken bay. This bay is one of the beauty of remarkable marine parks. Bunaken is actually a small island width is about 8 square kilometers in the Bay of Manado, located in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be achieved by speed boat (speed boat) or a rented Glass Bottom Boat (the boat that has the glass to see underwater) with about 30 minutes drive from the port city of Manado.

Manado Port

The Beauty of Menado, Part 1, Malalayang, Paniki

Manado is the capital city of North Sulawesi province Indonesia. Manado city is sometimes called Manado. Manado city is located in the Sulawesi Sea seaside precisely in Manado Bay. Location of Manado city can be seen on the map below.

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Giri Tirta Kahuripan New Destination

Giri Tirta Kahuripan Resort is the newest attractions are located in areas Wanayasa, Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia.


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Journey to Yunnan China

In 2011 I had visited the Republic of China. When I lived in kunming, the capital of Yunnan province. At that time I came in December, so the air temperature is very cold. From my hotel window looks incredibly impressive. Lots of apartments have been built in this city.

Kunming City

Day 2, From Bandung to Yogyakarta, Culinary Tour

On our second day in Yogyakarta Malioboro walk in to shop for souvenirs. Various souvenir items, clothing and batik are sold at the right side of the road. Various knick-knacks start from accessories, key chain, various types of clothing available there. And that became the hallmark of which is fitted lined batik shop sidelines, even in a shop window batik available. The price offered was varied start from cheap to expensive.

After shopping at Malioboro we also buy special food of Yogyakarta is Bakpia. Bakpia Jogja or Bakpia Pathok, a typical food of Jogjakarta. Bakpia made ​​of a material that is a mixture of green beans and sugar, which is then wrapped with flour, then baked.

Day 1, From Bandung to Yogyakarta, at Malioboro Street

After resting from a tiring journey, we will take a walk around the famous Malioboro street. This Street is very popular with the street vendors who peddle Jogja crafts and sitting on the floor-stalls at night selling traditional food called "Gudeg" , Along the street as well-known as a gathering place for artists-artists who often perform their abilities such as playing music, painting, hapening art and others along the way.

We ride the "Becak" such a rickshaw to Malioboro street. With this vehicle we enjoy the cool air and feel the thrill ride three-wheeled vehicle.

Riding Becak

Day 1, From Bandung to Yogyakarta, Take The Train

We start from Bandung Station at 08:00 am, on Saturday, March 9, 2013. We purposely use the train in order to see the sights on land during the trip. The series trains that are used named Argo Wilis takes about 7 hour trip.

Argo Train route (source: wikipedia.com)

Day 2, New Year's Eve at Pangandaran, Batu Karas

 Monday, December 31, 2012

We will visit the beaches of Batu Karas. Batu Karas is one of the beaches are becoming a tourist destination in Pangandaran area. Attraction of this one is a mix between the natural shades of attraction and rock beach with calm the natural atmosphere, friendly waves and sloping beaches. Located in the Village Batukaras, District Cijulang with a distance of ± 34 km from Pangandaran. Sloping beaches with calm blue ocean water. Quiet atmosphere with a light breeze. View on the horizon give peace a fun and memorable vacation.

Batu Karas Beach

Day 1, New Year's Eve at Pangandaran, Pangandaran Beach

At the end of year 2012 we went to Pangandaran. Pangandaran is a town and subdistrict in Pangandaran Regency in the province of West Java, Indonesia. It is located on the southern coast of the island of Java. 



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Day 4, Last Day, Jakarta-Tokyo, December 2012

This Sunday is the last day I was in Tokyo Japan. It was a beautiful sunny day today and I Decided to go with regular bus. To pay for the bus trip I can use the same card used to pay for subway trains. Bus driver will tell you over the loudspeaker when it is approaching a destination station. I was riding an empty bus, maybe because it's a holiday today. By using buses instead I can see the sights of the city is more attractive than using the subway.

Inside the bus

Day 3, Jakarta-Tokyo, December 2012

Today is the third day I was traveling in Japan. Like I told you on the first day of the journey that when using the Narita train Exprress I see a tower. Therefore today I am planning a trip to visit a very high tower. The tower called Tokyo Skytree tower, the tower was used as a broadcast, observation, and restaurants. The tower has become the tallest structure in Japan since 2010, as well as making it one of the tallest towers in the world. According to information I received from the brochure, about 634 meters high.

Tokyo Skytree

Day 2, Jakarta-Tokyo, December 2012

Today's Date December 7, 2013, is the second day of my stay in the city of Tokyo. This day I will be visiting Renewable Energy 2012 Exhibition, this exhibition will be held by the Japan Council for Renewable Energy, in Makuhari Messe, Chiba.

Makuhari Messeis a Japanese convention center outside Tokyo, located in the Mihama-ku ward of Chiba city, in the northwest corner of Chiba prefecture, it is easily accessible by Tokyo's commuter rail system. Makuhari is the name of the area, and Messe is a German word meaning "trade fair". On the way to the city of Chiba I see the ocean view from the train. Nothing caught my attention as a tourist from Indonesia that is when I felt the train in silence. No talking to each other passengers, most of them read a book or fall asleep.

Sea view from the train

Day 1, Jakarta-Tokyo, December 2012

At the date of December 5, 2012 I traveled from Indonesia to the Japan . This is the first time I went to Japan as an office job in order to go Rewenable Energy Exhibition. This is the first time I went to Japan. The journey taken for about 8 hours. Flights depart from Soekarno Hatta Jakarta Airport Indonesia at 23.15 and arrived at Narita Airport Japan at 09:00 local time.

Day 2 and 3, Jakarta-Hongkong-Shenzen, March 2013

After a trip on the first day yesterday, this Saturday, March 30, I am continuing the journey from Hongkong to Shenzen China using Bus. Trip from Hong Kong to the China islands through a very long bridge. This bridge hangs on solid steel cables. During the trip, the weather was a bit drizzly and foggy.

Day 1, Jakarta-Hongkong-Shenzen, March 2013

In March 28, 2013 I was on a vacation to hongkong. While holding sleepiness, finally journey begins from Soekarno Hatta airport in Jakarta Indonesia at 1 am after a 1-hour delayed flight. After about 6 hours journey I finally arrived at Hong Kong International airport at 6 am local time