Indahnya Negara Impian : Switzerland

Indahnya Negara Impian : Switzerland - Swiss mempunyai waktu siang lebih lama dibandingkan waktu malamnya dan keindahan tempat di swiss sudah terkenal sampai ke penjuru dunia, salah satu yang paling terkenal adalah coklat dan susu made in swiss sangat diminati sekali karena kelezatannya, disamping produk makanan dan minuman swiss terkenal pemandangan yang mempesona. Switzerland memang negeri penuh pesona..salah satu negeri terkaya di dunia…negeri jam..negeri keju…negeri coklat…negeri impian semua orang.

Ada banyak tempat yang harus anda kunjungi kalo anda punya kesempatan untuk mengunjungi Swiss.. klo anda turun di bandara schippol di Amstedam maka anda tinggal naik kereta express ke Brussels di Belgia, selanjutnya nyambung perjalanan lagi melewati Luxembourg…negara kota yang cukup elok untuk dikunjungi juga (klo gak mo turun disini rasanya rugi juga), tapi jangan malem2 ntar anda bakalan kaget merinding ngeliat kota penuh bangunan tua mirip yang ada di film Bram Stoker’s Dracula, hehehe trus nyambung lagi perjalanan melalui prancis melewati kota Metz trus kota Strasbourg trus ke Mulhouse dan eng ing eng.masuk ke perbatasan Swiss…dua jam perjalanan akhirnya kita nyampe ke kota terbesar ketiga di Swiss yaitu Basel.

Berikut kota-kota yang kudu anda kunjungi klo sempat maen ke Swiss
1.Basel

orang2 perbankan pasti tau banget kota ini…kota ini cantik banget dan keliatan teramat rapi…kota ini merupakan pusat industry kimia dan farmasi di Swiss..disini bahasa utama nya adalah bahasa Jerman. Untung saya disana ditemani oleh teman saya yang fasih bahasa Jerman, Prancis, dan Italia. Bahasa Inggris gak laku disana, jadi pada akhirnya saya Cuma bisa manggut-manggut aja (sok ngerti) klo ada orang yang sedang menjelaskan tetek bengek kehidupan di Swiss pada temen saya dan saya. Asik juga keliling kota naek Trem BVB di kota setenang ini…. Tampat yang jangan anda lewati Rathaus (Balaikota Basel), Basel Munster (Gereja Kuno), Fair Building dengan Jam raksasanya, Vitra Complex, dan Markplatz (sejenis alun-alun).

2.Zurich

Zurich merupakan kota terbesar di Swiss. Bahasa disini adalah bahasa Jerman. Ini kota dengan kualitas hidup tertinggi di dunia, jadi mending gak usah lama2 disini.. takut gak bisa kemana2 lagi karena duit keburu abis, hahaha tapi emang bener, disini kita beli air mineral botol besar 1.5 liter (segede aqua) harganya CHF 2.5 atau 23000 rupiah…alamak luar biaso… ke pinggiran kota arah selatan ada sebuah desa (aku sampe sekarang lupa nama desanya, jerman banget sih)..dimana ada home industry untuk pembuatan clock dan watch. Dari kota ini anda jg bisa jalan2 ke daerah kaki pegunungan alpen yang legendaries itu. Alamak ngeliat alpen seperti ngeliat es krim raksasa, what an unforgettable moment it was….. Yang paling mengesankan adalah Lauterbrunnen, sebuah desa cantik yang terletak di kaki pegunungan alpen…a must visit…

3.Lausanne

Lausanne merupakan sebuah kota yang terletak di ujung yang berlawanan dengan kota Jenewa. Kota ini juga begitu indah. Apalagi kalau malam udah tiba, pemandangan yang sangat elok dari atas balkon hotel ke bawah (inner city) top banget dah……..klo pas siang mo keliling2 juga gampang tinggal naek metro (sejenis kereta listrik tapi pake roda, nah bingung gak lo,hehe). Bahasa disini adalah bahasa Prancis. Kota ini memang kota museum. dimana2 ada museum… seperti Notre Dame de Lausanne, Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy, Musée Historique de Lausanne, de el el

4.Jenewa

Kota terbesar kedua di Swiss dan termasuk kota dunia karena begitu banyak bank internasional dan organisasi internasional yang bermarkas disini termasuk PBB dan Palang Merah Internasional. Kota ini begitu indah dikelilingi oleh danau Jenewa..dan landmark yg paling ngetop adalah air mancur yang terletak di tengah danau Jet d’eau. Oya dikota ini bahasa utamanya adalah bahasa Prancis. Untuk keliling kota anda bisa naek tram, trolleybus atau bus. Taksi susah banget disini kecuali dipesan dari hotel.

Sekian laporan singkat dari saya, Sori gak pinter bercerita, kalo ada waktu ntar aku cerita detilnya lagi, tapi mudah2an bermanfaat sebagai referensi bagi anda yang akan bertamasya ke eropa…

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Tips Traveling Cheap in Japan

Some of us may have heard that Japan is the most expensive country in the world. Problems that may arise if we want to backpacking to Japan, how to budget backpacking mensiasati in Japan can be suppressed. Here are some tips to push the budget for backpacking in Japan.

Picture: Kinkakuji (Kyoto)

Transportation

Seishun 18 kippu (read: Seishun juuhachi kippu)

This is a cheap ticket for the train in Japan. Physical form can be seen in the picture below. These tickets are sold only during the school holidays in Japan (holiday christmas / new year, spring break (early March - early April) and summer (early July - early September). For the exact date can be viewed on the website japan-guide . The price is 11,500 yen (as of August 2006) for 5 days unconsecutive (so 2300 yen a day). Do not convert into dollars, because the reply diconvert so expensive. In Japan 2300 yen a day for all local trains for rapid + throughout Japan operated by Japan Railways practically very cheap. Trade off with time. Examples of the Shinkansen is 2.5 hours from Tokyo to Kyoto, with a Seishun 18 kippu need 9 hours. But the price could be 1 / 5 the price of Shinkansen (13.000an vs. yen in 2300 yen.

Picture Seishun 18 kippu

These tickets have five "space" / box each spacenya was stamped by the clerk at the entrance (Manned gate) to the platform. Since the stamp is valid for the date in the stamp (1 × 24 hours). So assuming your tickets there are five boxes. Examples on Monday morning you want to use 18 kippu. You enter through Manned gate, the officer stamped, and during Monday's day you are free to anywhere in Japan (use the train or rapid / local which is operated JR). Recommended for backpacking from Tokyo to the West (Kansai region, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagasaki)

Example use Seishun 18 kippu (starting point tokyo)

• Day 0: before the hour 11.43PM Tokyo - Yokohama wear regular ticket rose moonlight nagara. But 18 kippu not stamped before 12pm.
• Day 1: one day 18 kippu used, Moonlight nagara Yokohama to Nagoya, muter spun in Nagoya until 4PM, and then to Osaka after hours of 10pm to catch the Moonlight Kyushu to Hakata (Fukuoka)
• Day 2: 18 kippu one day be used in the morning until at Hakata, the streets sampe afternoon in Fukuoka. Hours 4 / 5 afternoon train to Nagasaki (till around 8 / 9 nights).
• Day 3: Nagasaki
• Day 4: Free, but if out of the city of Nagasaki, try to get near.
• Day 5: one day18 Nagasaki kippu used to Huis ten bosch / Fukuoka. Kyushu moonlight evening,
• 6th day: one day fell 18 kippu used in Miyajima around dawn - prepare for sleep in the station's heart. Half-day to the island is a big Torii (often a symbol of Japan tourism promotion). Seishun 18 kippu applies to the JR ferry to the island. Then half a day in Hiroshima - good only A-bomb Dome (Gembaku Domu). Hiroshima-Miyajima was very close. Around 5 / 6 afternoon train at Osaka, Osaka night until
• Day 7-13: Osaka + cities around Osaka (Himeji, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara)
• Day 14: one day18 used kippu Osaka - Nagoya by regular train. ½-day stop in Nagoya. 4 hour afternoon local train to Tokyo (6 hours).
• With the above routes, only need 1 set of 18 kippu (unconsecutive five days).

Hokkaido and Higashinihon Pass
Resemblance Seishun 18 kippu. This difference applies only to from Tokyo to the north (Hokkaido Tohoku +). The second difference worth 10,000 yen and is valid for 5 consecutive days. Recommended banget (compared Seishun 18 kippu) if you want to Hokkaido.

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The 10 Must Know Before You holiday

Little research before traveling is important that people often forget. With the research we can learn some things that we need to prepare before coming to a particular destination. However, many people are often confused matters what you need to know before going. Here are 10 important things you must know before leaving for the holidays.

1. Learn as much as possible about the place that will be visited. What are the attractions and places of interest there. That way you can determine the priority areas which should be present.

2. Make sure what the weather will be in place to visit. Thus, you can adjust travel plans accordingly, for example, that the clothes worn, the drugs must be prepared.

3. Both also find out the latest social-political conditions in that place. Do not until you get stuck in the airport due to sabotage the demonstrators.

4. Look for information whether you need passports for entry into certain countries. Make sure your passport is still valid. Some states do not allow the entry of foreigners if the period of validity paspornya live six months. Perpanjanglah your passport at least six months before the validity expires.

5. In addition to your passport, check whether you need a visa or not to enter certain countries.

6. Make sure also document what you need during the trip.

7. Look for information on the plug that is used in the countries you will visit. A number of countries have a different type of plug. Indonesia using the plug two-legged, while the three-legged in the United States. If you visit the countries that use the plug-legged three means you need a converter.

8. If you want to travel alone or do not join in a tour group of agents, find information about the local cost of local transportation. That way you can plan a trip with a good cost. Do not forget to ensure that levies taxes on the tips and practices that place.

9. Look for information about the value of the currency exchange rate from the state that will visit. This is important to plan for the cost of travel is required.

10. Also good to find out whether there are national holidays throughout your visit to that place. Because, usually a number of public service offices closed on holidays. Do not you going to the office distraught because public services while you are close to completing a recessive interests there.

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Cheap way around the World

Who says the holidays are always expensive? With the steps right and smart, you can travel with a sparingly. This is the tips.

Holiday season. Avoid the holiday season during the holidays, Christmas, Lebaran, New Year, holiday or long weekend. However, when forced to go also, find information and buy tickets via the Internet at least 3-6 months before.

Transportation. Immediately specify the means of transportation will be used to reach the destination. When using the aircraft, diligent search for information on the Internet to get a cheap flight ticket. Choose airlines that can provide the most affordable price, but the quality of the service is good. Do this at least a month before.

Via the Internet. Booking via the Internet are usually much cheaper than through a travel agent. However, through the booking agents are much cheaper than if we went directly (go show) without a flight ticket and book a hotel first. Price difference can be many-fold cheaper.

Hotel voucher. When forced to go on holiday the show, buy a hotel voucher for sale at the airport could be an option. However, the holiday show will go on making when you bring children or five.

Cheap tickets. To get a cheap flight ticket, take advantage of the travel agent who can provide good service. Find the most affordable price on the date of departure and time you want, and register your name without the issue first. Thus, for not leaving for vacation, you can still check the prices offered. If there is a cheaper, do not hesitate to call the travel agent take care of your ticket, and a request to register your name.

Concerning the budget. Tell that to the official budget per ticket that you have to date you specify. Officers will tell you the prices that airlines-airlines to install it.

Request newspaper. Request to travel agency staff to dikabari each time a company providing cheap tickets, thank's cheaper if your budget.

Message days away. Book a flight ticket and hotel before leaving for a vacation is very important even if you only vacation to a small town like Bukittinggi. You do not want the comfort of a holiday or even damaged canceled just because it reached the goal of all good hotel room is available or very expensive, is not it?

Diligent internet browsing. Via the Internet, usually star hotels provide much cheaper price than if your message directly to the hotel room concerned. Www.asiarooms.com site open to Asian countries, and www.magicaljourneys.com www.venere.com for outside Asia.

Check facilities. First check the hotel's facilities will be selected when ordering via the Internet.

Take advantage of a friend. Have friends or relatives who live in the city of destination, vacation destination, especially when abroad, can be used as a place to stay. Or, can also rent a guest house owned by Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesian embassy) local.

Take a tour. When holiday time is the first experience in the city of destination, using a package tour holiday can be the option that "crawl" can be a maximum.

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