Tea Plantation Has Brought Much Fame and Fortune to Indonesia

Tea Plantation Has Brought Much Fame and Fortune to Indonesia

The excursion which forms a part of the so-called agro-tourism program, was first introduced in 1987. The tea plantation tour was initiated by the government of Indonesia through the cooperation of several state-owned plantations and various travel bureaus. Different agencies offer a different package of the tour. Some opt for the simple visit the plantation and factory program followed by ...

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Meaning of Modern and Installation Art of Indonesia

Meaning of Modern and Installation Art of Indonesia

The modern art of Indonesia may be simply defined as works of art created by Indonesian artists of the present time. These works, which bear the conception of esthetics, experiences, ideas, and reactions to the present life in Indonesia, stem from the Indonesian awareness of the artists. There's no denying the fact that the modern art of Indonesia is a ...

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Istanbul Has Aroused the Curiosity of Traveler, Straddles the Continents of Europe and Asia

Istanbul Has Aroused the Curiosity of Traveler, Straddles the Continents of Europe and Asia

Steeped in a rich and colorful history, the city of Istanbul, Turkey's largest, straddles the continents of Europe and Asia. It is here that towering minarets, as if in a fabled tale of the Arabian Nights, soar majestically into the skies, while imposing mosques, ancient castles and lavish palaces enhance the city's undulating skyline. Historically, Istanbul dates back for more ...

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The Original Osaka Castle that Once Stood in the Center of Town

The Original Osaka Castle that Once Stood in the Center of Town

Osaka is the wellspring of Kansai's energy, energy that keeps the city moving forward at the pace of a bullet train, bringing the whole of Kansai along with it. Osaka's tremendous human energy made it Japan's merchant capital for centuries and the country's number two industrial center in this century, that same energy is helping to turn the city into ...

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Slovenia is One of Smallest and Lesser Known Destination in Europe

Slovenia is One of Smallest and Lesser Known Destination in Europe

Home to just two million people and no bigger than Wales, Slovenia makes for a pleasant holiday if only because it's so little heard of that visitors have few expectations. But, once there, they will discover it has much to offer at lower prices, to boot, and in a unique style of its own. Indeed, this tiny state, sandwiched between ...

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Barcelona Known as Ciutat Vella, the Heart of the City

Barcelona Known as Ciutat Vella, the Heart of the City

Until the end of the XIX century, Barcelona comprised the are now known as Ciutat Vella, or the Old City. This district is mainly composed of the Gothic Quarter, La Ribera, La Rambla and El Raval, and is famous for its historic monuments, narrow streets and vaguely bohemian atmosphere. Nowadays, antique dealers, bookshops, restaurants and the most original of shops ...

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Nara is the Oldest and Developed as Japan's Leading Cultural Center

Nara is the Oldest and Developed as Japan's Leading Cultural Center

Everywhere you go in this ancient city, the smell of sandalwood incense, or the wood of the temple buildings, or something less definable seems to make the air itself redolent with history. The oldest of the old is here in Nara, and even as millions come sightseeing every year, and the city slowly grows, the holy places of Nara stand ...

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Particular Love for Kyoto

Particular Love for Kyoto

Time and again the city of Kyoto has worked its mysterious power on conquerors and casual visitors alike. It makes them want to stay. Ask any member of the large international population who came here out of curiosity and found themselves settling to devote years of study to Zen, or calligraphy, or any one of a number of other traditional ...

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The Inn's Last 800 Years Have Seen Time Stand Still

The Inn's Last 800 Years Have Seen Time Stand Still

This tale is one of passion, intrigue and even of ghosts. It spans a period of 800 years and goes back to the time of the Crusaders and to the time of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood. In the year 1187 the Seljukian Turks, the Saracens, captured Jerusalem once again in the name of Islam. Incensed, the Europeans set off ...

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Traditional Filipino Dances Over Metro Manila Should Not Be Missed

Traditional Filipino Dances Over Metro Manila Should Not Be Missed

The most sophisticated night in town has to be dinner and cultural show at the magnificent Maynila, the Manila Hotel's grand restaurant where native Filipino dishes and traditional Filipino dances merge to form an evening to remember. The Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company performs tribal, Spanish influenced, Muslim and rural dances in an atmosphere of art-nouveau elegance created by the world-acclaimed ...

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March 9, 2010 | No Comment
Spectacular Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

Brazil does have the potential for such a stunning nature, ranging from the Amazon jungle to the spectacular Rio de Janeiro. No wonder that many tourists feel at home and always return to the biggest country in Latin America. Each year millions of tourists visiting Brazil with the main purpose of Rio. Do not miss the largest cities in this country, namely Sao Paulo, Rio and Belo Horizonte, and the historic cities in Minas Gerais. Famous beaches in the world such as Copacabana and Ipanema is also located in this …

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March 8, 2010 | No Comment
The Longest Road in Argentina

Ruta 40, the longest road in Argentina, which runs 4,928 kilometers from Patagonia to the Bolivian border, and leads into emptiness. This is a region that has always been at the outer bounds. In the Quechua language, Tucuman, the name of one of the Noroeste provinces, means “toward where it ends.” The north of Argentina was the south of the Inca Empire. The road crosses through a land of red deserts and white salt lakes. Once covered by the sea, the timeless landscape is today dotted with volcanoes. For ten …

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February 24, 2010 | No Comment
Seoul Has a Rich Cultural History

Circled by rugged mountain peaks, Seoul itself is an ancient city built in the late 14th century under the Chosun Dynasty. With a population of nearly 11 million, it boasts a blend of well preserved antique buildings and palaces juxtaposed with state of the art skyscrapers, deluxe hotels and shopping complexes. Beautifully landscaped parks, temples and fortresses vie for attention with museums, art galleries, and shopping arcades bristling with bargains.
Including historic sites, and tourist attractions, sightseeing on your own is relatively easy in Seoul, where the public transport system is …

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February 21, 2010 | No Comment
Honeymoon by the Cruise Ship

Cruise holidays has an important role to play in the overall development of tourism potential. Geographically, extensive seas and the riches they contain, as well as the land (islands) the water surrounds, provide a strong basis for the expansion of cruise ship tourism. The newlywed couple would want a nice honeymoon and romantic. The right answer for your desire is honeymoon on cruise. Cruise ship can take us to the beautiful places in the world equipped with complete facilities and make us feel comfortable and happy. Cruise is a great …

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February 17, 2010 | No Comment
The Scent of the Fragrant Milk Flower of Hanoi

Every morning you can see Vietnamese women pushing bicycles loaded with white, red, yellow and orange roses, water streaming from their baskets. Vietnam’s capital grew by absorbing the inhabitants of the surrounding countryside. “The neighborhoods in the city center, along the Red River, were the business districts,” explains historian Philippe Papin in his remarkable book Histoire de Hanoi. “Each one was named for a specific trade: the Street of Sugar, Hemp, Cards, Chicken, Platters, Tin, and so on. To understand the unique aspect of Hanoi commerce, you have to distinguish …

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February 16, 2010 | No Comment
Secrets Behind Nijo-jo

Nijo-jo, the site of Shogun Tokugawa leyasu’s castle, is a short bus or taxi ride up Horikawa-dori. The bus stop is called Nijo-jo mae, “in front of Nijo Castle.” It is impossible to miss, the moat, the white wall blocks along, the massive gate will tip you off. And yet, there’s no castle here. The five-story castle keep that once stood here (like the ones still standing in Osaka and Himeji) burned to the ground in the 18th century.
What there is to see instead is perhaps more splendid. The shogun’s …