Sweet Adventure in Bali (Must Visit)

Bali was never-ending to be explored. One great if anyone thinks a trip to Bali will only find tourist attraction, where shopping, dining, and the same hotel. Means-whoever he is-not to feel the meaning of "life" in the real Bali. For Honeymooners, try some alternative places to have fun below. After that, you could just say, "We Love Bali!"

Sweet Dreams
http://www.villadedaun.com/villas.html
Villa de Daun - (Jl. Raya Legian Kuta, Bali PH: 0361-756276)

In accordance with the philosophy that want to provide shade, the term "Kuta's Little Secret" sums carried by Villa de leaves, the only Villa on the Kuta area. The atmosphere is very warm, calm, at once luxurious, is a mixture of Balinese and modern feel of a thick.

Located in the middle of Legian Kuta dynamism will bring you both as if into another world. Some of the uniqueness that will make you smile, smile with delight themselves when entering this villa is that you no trouble finding places to shop, hangout, mini market, and mileage 15-20 minutes to the airport. The place is a little further inside, a transition from the crowd is dotted with villas kuta.

Not quite up there alone. In it, you will be pampered with greetings from the crew hotel if you are already familiar with because the mention of a proper name and friendly, sweet surprises inside the villa once you arrive, and breakfast at the villa (another surprise, you wake up in the morning with breakfast are already available in the Pool area in your villa).

Do not forget to try dala Spa, which received Best New Spa of Asia Spa & Wellness Gold Awards in 2007. Well, well, curious is not it? How are composed with 7 spa treatment rooms with different ambience will satisfy you?

Villa de Daun will be charming you with 12 villas and 15 of its bedrooms equipped with private pool and kitchen. Among these there is also a gazebo or outdoor bathtub.
Well, for those of you who took the Honeymoon Package, it is definitely going to get a candle light dinner in the villa specially prepared by the hotel and Balinese Massages at Dala Spa.
Hm, not a lie to say, so get out of this villa, you will feel like being born again. Good luck.

Ranadi Villa - (Jl. Drupadi No. 28 Seminyak - Tel: 0361-737908)

For enthusiasts of antiques, there will be your paradise. For antique enthusiasts, meaning this is where "heaven" you. Do not worry, not the creepy dark atmosphere that you will both discover, but shades of white, open, accompanied by crystal clear blue cloud Bali. You will prove it own when relaxing on the terrace that doubles as living room in your villa.

This colonial-style villa has a uniqueness in her bathroom. While 32''LCD TV will accompany your rest time in the room which also features a long sofa, the 19''LCD TV will accompany your time soaking in the bath (psst, you too can open a wide window associated with swimming pools .) Toilet and shower were separate from his cubicle and is located in a semi outdoor area.

For women must be feeling very happy, because in it there is a full body mirror. Well, see for yourself when you do not want to finish your shower activity (more fun when done together with the he right?).
Design that opens in in a private villa hidden deliberately created to help make you both feel free. Hm ... interested?
Dare to Try .... ?

Spicy Rice Mother Andhika
Do not say you "enthusiast" spicy prior to "conquer" spicy rice stall is located in Tuban area roadside. Delicacy and magnitude of spiciness flavor will make you (probably) overwhelmed, as well as addiction. Side dishes that are available vary, but are always a favorite is the chicken skin is crispy and tasty. Oh yes, do not forget to try both types of sauces, especially the famous ghost chili!

Warung Mak Beng
(Jl. Hang Tuah No. 45, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali. Telp: 0361-282633)
No less with spicy rice Andhika Mother, mother sauce Beng also hero. Lauknya only 2 types of fried fish and fish soup, but every guest who came second was treated to direct these types of side dishes complete with sauce and rice. You must be patient when it comes to this tiny diner because the queue is always long and when you eat, usually have attended people looking for seats. Warning: 5 pm usually been closed due to run out!

Javanese cuisine
For those of you who missed the shop or home cooking cuisine, come to "Mix-Mix Mrs. Widya" on Jl. Sunset Block C, North maze (tel: 0361-766291) and "Warung Colleagues" in Petitenget No. 98 A, Kerobokan Kuta Bali (tel: 0361 732 480). The price is cheap to order a festive side dishes, will derail your diet program with a very pleasant way, without the slightest remorse! The two small dining is perfect for breakfast.

Italian Cafes
(Jl. Kunti No. 2, Legian - Kuta PH 0361-737437)
Pasta fan, this is where you indulge tongue. Perelu not use formal wear. Because the place and the price is standard 'shop' then with just dressed casually, you can enjoy quality food 'fine dining'. For this type of pasta from around Rp. Of up to USD 20,000. 50.000an. Pepperoni pizza was still burned in large furnaces. There's no other way, besides the two of you should go to a place that provides Spaghetti Aglio Aolio very delicious.

Lasal
(Jl. Drupadi II - Seminyak PH 0361-738321)
Reportedly, the philosophy Resto & Lounge spanish-style food is "Life's Not Life Without Salt." The place is perfect for dinner with the him, while relaxing after a day exhausted around. Decorated candles, small lamps and lanterns of different colors, will certainly make the atmosphere more romantic. Lasal taste in the tongue is quite foreign to Indonesia, but there is a menu that is safe and delicious to try the Tempura Snapper and Patatas Bravas For here you are also buying mood, so do not be surprised if the price is quite expensive. Starting from Rp 20,000 to Rp 200,000's.

Sweet memories ..
Believe me, shopping is not only in Kuta and Seminyak. And Ubud, not just an isolated rice field area of boring. Shopping souvenir and decorative lights while enjoying the views, most right in doing along Ubud. Try to areas Tegalalang and trekking rice terrace. More exciting yet, if you are both riding to the area.
You two can reinforce each other in love again with a look at UC Silver silver jewelry that has stood since 1989 with a unique design and quality export. If there is time, try to peek his workshop. Here, you can find various products masterpiece. In fact, you can also created a special design. Do not forget, to try serving coffee, tea and traditional snacks. (Ari Anastasia CHR)

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Timbre @ Substation: Like Live Music, Hanging in Here

SEARCH hangout a relaxed and away from the hustle and bustle of vehicles with treats live music from local musicians in Singapore? Step your feet to the timbre @ Substation in Armenian Street.

Timbre @ Substation was one of the best live music in Singapore where the musicians play on an open stage every night in an atmosphere full of closeness.

While ordering food and drinks at a price between SGD30-SGD60, you can relax and chat in a variety of wooden chairs surrounding the stage. Your activities will be interspersed with various kinds of music like rock, jazz, and pop.

Timbre @ Substation has become an oasis of tranquility in a dense urban area. Design and airy open room with dining that pampers the tongue will ensure you will not be on the wrong choice to spend the night.

Over time, the popularity of timbre is also growing, with a bar which now houses the art on the east coast and on Mount Sophia.

So, if you're a fan of live music, the timbre is one place worth visiting. Under the bright night sky of Singapore, was in this place will increasingly make you feel at home for long. (Yoursingapore).

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Shopping in Victoria Market

MELBOURNE, KOMPAS.com - If you are visiting Melbourne, Australia, or rather, it could not hurt if it took a stop at the Victoria Market. Victoria Market is a traditional market is quite popular among Australians.

Regarding the traditional market in Melbourne, located in the state of Victoria, you do not imagine how dirty, muddy, chaotic, as you may often encounter in the big cities in Indonesia, including Jakarta.

When entering the region one of the oldest traditional markets in Melbourne this, you may think are in the middle of a shopping center in Jakarta. Physically, Victoria Market looks clean. Stalls lined up neatly by category. There are parts of fruit and vegetables, meat, toys, clothes, flowers, souvenirs to household appliances and furnishings.

When Kompas.com visit, had just finished pouring rain some parts of Melbourne, but the market remains relatively dry floor. The smell of meat that often terendus while in traditional markets in Jakarta, no.

Traders at the Victoria Market is divided into several categories. There is a stall in the form of a table made of concrete, semi-foot-five (using wooden table), to have its own kiosk. Almost all traders set their prices before the goods wares.

Especially the fruit, monitoring Kompas.com, there are parts of supermarkets (self service). That is, buyers are welcome to take the fruits that would be purchased and put into plastic bags. Furthermore, buyers with orderly queue in queue lines waiting for the stall owners who will weigh and calculate the price.

This market also provide trolleys and long chairs designated for visitors who are exhausted. Not infrequently found a visitor who was reading a newspaper or reading a book while unwind after shopping. Some are listening to music from the iPad was carrying. I was so comfortable shopping at Victoria Market, a few visitors and even helped bring balitanya with strollers. There is also a shop, carrying pets.

In terms of fashion, visitors to Victoria Market also looked comfortable with open clothing that is actually more suitable subject while in the mall. About environmental awareness, this market managers also campaigning for local government policies that encourage people to bring their own plastic bags. Posters plea for using old plastic bags taped in some corners of the market.

This market is also implementing a secure system of free parking on Mondays-Fridays. Meanwhile, on Saturday and Sunday, free visitor parking fees if the shop from 6:00 to 10:00 o'clock.

So, what about toilets? Please throw away the shadow market that sometimes dirty toilet and cause odor. Toilets Victoria Market is very clean. In the toilet cubicles, there is a large roll of paper towels ready for use. There is also a sink with soap and hand dryers, urinal clean, glass, and others.

When around Victoria Market, Kompas.com even meet shopkeepers and buyers from Indonesia. Ning, a shopkeeper t-shirts and souvenirs typical of Australia, is one of them. Ning, a woman from Tegal, Central Java is a new claim to work in Australia for six months. Unfortunately, due to limited time, Kompas.com could not talk long. After talking briefly about the state of the homeland, we were soon parted.

There is also Sutardjo, shopkeepers from Muntilan, Central Java. Sutardjo new claims a year in Australia. Just like Ning, Sutardjo also keep souvenir shop.

Meanwhile, Sari a visitor from Indonesia, precisely from Bandung, West Java, claim to be happy shopping at these markets. According to his testimony, the difference in price between the supermarket and the Victoria Market is significant. For fruit and vegetables, he added, the difference in price ranging from one Australian dollar.

In fact, Sari claimed to have tips that can get even cheaper prices. "Wait until late afternoon. The goods of daily needs such as vegetables and meats that have not sold that day, usually discounted. The price becomes more affordable, "he said.

Kompas.com who did not miss the opportunity to shop, but not buy vegetables or meat but distinctive Australian souvenirs and get a discount. (Hindra Liu)

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Five Charm of Vietnam

NATURAL're not friends, as well as floods that occurred in Vietnam some time ago. Even so, the country still has the other side of the beauty that is reflected in the beautiful rural scenery, temples, and cultural values.

If one day you have vacation plans, here are some places which would be a pity to miss.

1. Van Mieu Temple

Located in Hanoi, a beautiful temple in the heart of the city is an oasis of calm and one of the oldest structures in town that was built to honor Confucius. Over the years, the temple serves as a place of education and the first university in Vietnam.

Adventures in the temple was started after passing Van Mieu gate, where you'll find five pages that point to a variety of magnificent classroom temple. In this temple, you can also see some sculpture, literature, and various other artworks of centuries-old.

2. Thien Mu Pagoda

Built in 1601 between the river and pine forest, Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue is one of the oldest and most beautiful religious buildings in Vietnam. So, when touring the country do not miss the opportunity to admire the building.

Thien Mu Pagoda is rooted in a local legend in which an old woman appeared on the hill and said that the Lord will come and built a Buddhist pagoda for the prosperity of the country. Hearing this, King then ordered the construction of Nguyen Hoang Thien Mu pagoda

3. Marble Mountains

Da Nang was the site of five hills, known as the Marble Mountains, and although not technically said to the mountains, hills this five stores a local legend in Vietnam.

Marble Mountains are named after the recognition of the five elements of metal, water, wood, fire and earth. All these hills have a cave that leads to the tunnel, some of which extends up to the top of the hill.

In addition, in the Marble Mountains are also many Buddhist holy places that are considered sacred by the Vietnamese. In one of the hill even sits a statue of Quan Am Buddhist.

4. Hoi An Ancient Town

Home to one of the largest port in Southeast Asia, this city is a strategic site in the seventh century. While maintaining the charm throughout the years, recently the ancient city of Hoi An was chosen as a historical site by UNESCO. In this city, you can explore the ancient shops and restaurants in an open space.

5. Minh Chau Island

Known as the "island lovers," the island is like a white pearl on the water. Beautiful island with lush forests around also accompanied by a local legend in which the island got his nickname.

It is said in legend, a young woman loses her true love in a battle. Still, he remained standing at the edge of the island waiting

for his girlfriend back until our last breath in grief.

Behind the sad story that enveloped him, Minh Chau Island is a waterfront area that is still pure and beautiful with white sand. In addition, the beach on the island is also a favorite location for sea turtles laying eggs in about May and July.

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Legend of Bali truncated - Belitong

Each time peoples called Belitong Islands, are not a few people always ask, what is right Belitong or Belitung? The same reaction when called Belitong. This attitude was reasonable because during these two names that are always spoken of people, whether they live on the island as well as those living in other islands so that confuses many people.

There are a number of versions of an explanation of the island area of 480,010 hectares or 4800 square kilometers. However, according to Regent Pacific Islands Darmansyah Husein, Billiton is only used to mention the name of administrative region. For example, Sub Belitung, Belitung province, or East Belitung province, or province of Bangka Belitung.

Instead, special Belitong name of the island or region. "If you call Belitong mean for the entire region of this island. That is, the Pacific Islands are part of the K, "said Darmansyah.

Belitong also anonymized with Bali truncated. It is said that the thousands of years ago the land was located on the peninsula island of Bali. However, this area is then cut, and big waves washed away toward the north, forming islands in eastern Sumatra. "That's why the first person to mention the cut K or Bali," said Regent East Belitung Basuri Purnama.

Legend says that in thousands of years ago lived a king who was just and wise on the island of Bali. He is very respected, revered, admired, and liked the people. This charismatic king who had a daughter just beautiful nan.

Beautiful

Beauty of the princess that made the crown prince of the kingdom's crazy neighbor, and one by one came proposed. However, all such applications are always rejected. He did not move toward a morsel of wealth, luxury, good looks and charm which is owned by the crown prince.

The attitude of the princess that makes both parents amazement. The king and queen continues to ask: why their daughter was not interested in any proposal from the son of the crown? What is less than the young prince so that their only daughter would not open the door of his heart one bit?

Following days the king's curiosity continues to clot. She then tried asked the empress, but obtained no answer. However, empress to believe that there is something to hide their beloved daughter. King was eventually assigned his wife to try to find out the cause.

After a heart to heart talks, the princess finally informs her mother that she actually was suffering from venereal disease. That's why he chose to reject all applications from the princes.

Hearing the news, the king like a lightning strike. He then asked for help among medical experts. For those who are able to cure diseases only daughter, the relevant permitted to marry the beautiful girl. However, this contest failed because none of experts capable of treatment.

In order to prevent the spread of viral diseases, the king and queen consort of their daughter chose exile to a forest on the peninsula which is located in the northern island of Bali. The commander immediately deployed to build a special hut for shelter of the princess in exile location.

After all the preparations completed, the princess was delivered to the peninsula of Bali. There, he lived alone and only accompanied by her beloved dog named Tumung. The princess received this choice for the safety of residents in the kingdom.

Curse king

It is said, was so close with Tumung, the princess was letting his dog was licking the source illness. In fact, the more often licked, the illness is finally healed. This fact makes the relationship between the princess and Tumung grew close. In fact, both are also frequent physical contact and finally pregnant. That said, the princess was eventually gave birth to a boy who tailed.

The news was conveyed to the king of the district chief. At first the king was very happy because her daughter is free from disease. However, he exploded with anger when he learned his daughter's pregnancy from the relationship with Tumung. The act was considered insulting the king and royal dignity. King was immediately sworn and cursed her daughter's actions.

The next few days going strong winds, tides, and land on the peninsula that was vibrating. Not long later, the mainland peninsula was cut off or disconnected from the island of Bali, even directly brought large flows toward the north.

At that time, to the east of Sumatra, two fishermen were at sea using traditional boats. Suddenly seen a huge mound of dirt with big trees and little carried away and crossed in front of them. The two fishermen were finally approached the mound, and threw the anchor on one of its parts.

Moments later, a giant mound that was stopped and stuck in the water. Since then the site became one of the island itself. Local people then give the name of Bali Belitong or truncated. "I do not know the exact relationship between the legend and the presence of the influence of the kingdom of Mataram on the island of K, but this fact may have a correlation," says cultural Belitong, Ian Sancin.

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Gili Trawangan, From a place of exile prisoners to be beautiful destinations

Who would have thought the garbage people in Mataram kingdom era was incarnated as a tourist who missed a lot of tourists. Gili Trawangan is the former as the location of the shelter when his prison full of convicts. Based on historical records, there are 350 inmates a variety of criminal cases are disposed of there.

Just around the 1970's this island of Sulawesi visited residents who later settled. "We just opened the area into a tourist area since the 80s. Previously, if there are foreigners who come here, being chased by residents because of alleged invaders who want to return to power in Indonesia, "said Aaron, a local resident who worked as staff at the Granary Cottage where I stayed.

During the second world war, said Aaron, the island is also used as a defense of Japan for the allied forces could not freely enter. "On top of the hill, there are caves built by the Japanese," he said.

Currently Gili Trawangan each month visited by 9000 and 12,000 foreign tourists tourists.
Therefore, there is the discourse of North Lombok regency government to make this region such as Sentosa Island, Singapore, and mountains in the Netherlands by making the cable car as the air bridge linking the area of nature tourism Peak Pusuk with third dyke. For investments such facilities, has offered to businessmen from Germany and Qatar.

Head of Transport Department of Tourism and Information Communication Klu Suranto Eko said, hanging ketera path Pusuk - Winner - Ward - Gili Air - Gili Meno - Gili Trawangan takes nine stations. From Pusuk to seven miles away Winner, Winner - Ward one kilometer, and Ward - Gili Trawangan sea distance of five miles.

Not only that, local governments also proposed investing floating hotel facilities equipped air transportation using amphibious aircraft.

The local government believes it can increase the investment attractiveness of visiting there. Officially open bidding has been done on the implementation of the Tourism Indonesia Mart (TIME) or the Indonesian tourism market in 2010 which took place October 15 and then on Gili Trawangan and tourist area of Senggigi which was attended by Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik.

Some local tourism entrepreneurs claim to be happy when we met on that investment offerings. But they asked that the investment was arranged so as not to reduce the revenue boat transportation businesses, and damage the environment in these three areas are very beautiful dyke. (Aries Wijaksena travelyuk.com)

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