Culinary and Traveling

Who does not know Italian, one of the countries in Europe that turns out has a lot of very interesting sights. Starting from its architecture, history tours, tower of Pisa, Fassion tour in Milan, the Vatican’s religious tourism, food tourism, galleries, natural attractions and many more that we can enjoy.

Italy, located in the southern part of the European Continent. The country is shaped like a peninsula that boots with two large islands, Sicily and Sardinia. It shares borders with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Italy is one of the oldest countries in Europe. The history of this country can be traced back three thousand years. Not surprisingly, Italian became the roots of European culture, the Etruscan and Roman.

The UN agency in charge of Science and Culture (UNESCO) noted there are about 41 historical relics in Italy that could be bequeathed to the world. Heritage is scattered from the city of Rome to the southern and northern Italy. Heritage is now a major attraction for tourism in this country. Rome is the silent witness of the past glory of Italy. According to legend, Rome was built in 753 BC by Romulus, first king of ancient Rome. Read the rest of this entry »

Tourist destination this time is Palau, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, 500 km east of the Philippines. Koror is the capital of this country, there are on the island of Koror is home to approximately 17 235 (90%) population of Palau.

Several bridges to other cities connect the city. Palau consists of five islands, namely Babeldaob (Ochalchutem), Koror, Peliliu, Angaur, Kayangel and at least 200 small island known as Pulau Batu. Of the many islands in this country only eight islands are inhabited.

A stone lantern is the only religious symbol Shinto Shrine outside Japan warned that Japan was never present in this island during the Pacific War.

There is a National Museum, which was founded in 1955 that showed Djakarta Palau trove. Palau Community is very friendly, warm, friendly and generous. Although it looks more American than the other Micronesian people, they continue to uphold their matrilineal culture that was old.

As a tourism destination, it is not difficult to find international, world-class hotel. If your funds are limited, there are motels and guesthouses. The restaurant also serves the best international menus, as well as they present the typical food menu Palau. Read the rest of this entry »

Historically, Bermuda was discovered by a Spanish explorer named Juan de Bermudez in 1503, hence the island is called Bermuda. One appeal of Bermuda is a legend and natural beauty. Many sources say that Bermudian Bermuda triangle is just a mere legend, but the islands of Bermuda obviously exist. Story time ago, who often bad weather hit the islands, causing many ships that foundered when almost close to these islands. Then, there are stories from people who managed to escape from danger.

Some say the Bermuda islands is haunted, because visitors often heard the sounds of birds in the distance that residents of the islands are considered sound. So no wonder Bermuda used to be known as the “Isle of Devils”. Until this very day, there are several boat captains from Bermuda who have helped foreign vessels that will enter the islands, because of the weather and the reefs here and there at any time could still threaten losses to foreign ships.

Bermuda is an island of only 53.3 km2 consisting of 138 islands large and small. The island is small there who have it or uninhabited and some are uninhabited, are owned by the state. Bermuda is basically too hilly. There are some pretty low and high. On top of these hills there are also hotels and houses painted in pastel colors are bright, but all the clean white roof (as seen in this photo). The reason is because at the time of rain, which poured water on the roofs of this will go down to the water reservoir. Do not be surprised if fresh water is hard to come by, so when it rains, they have to catch the water as much as possible. Water is expensive in Bermuda, because, like food, clothing and other daily necessities mostly imported from abroad.

One of the unique angles in the Temple of Luxor is Abu al-Haggag Mosque built by Arab governments in the 13th century. At the main gate of the temple there is an obelisk of pink granite as high as 25m, this obelisk first pair of spikes, but one of obelisk in the 19th century moved to France as a gift from King Mohammed Ali to the people of France, who are now stuck in the de la Concorde – Paris. Do not worry if the evening went late, because the temple area is equipped with floodlights that gave the impression of an ancient, historical and exotic than the tour in the afternoon.

For those who are the museum lovers, Luxor has two major museums: the museum & Luxor Mummification Museum. As for tourists who prefer the culinary experience or just want to indulge the eyes, the heart of the city of Luxor is facilitated with the wide sidewalks along the road of the Sharia al-Corniche along the river nil. There are also many souvenir shops lined up. In addition to that, there are also plenteous of the choice of dining place, it ranges from a floating restaurant to the tents cafe that are lined up along Sharia al-Corniche. They offer traditional cuisine and seafood.

Ornament crafts and barong type, Rangda which are believed by Hindus in Bali as a symbol of good and evil are in great demand by Japanese tourists.

I Made Sukawana, one of the crafters in the Banjar Mawang barong, Delodtunduh, Ubud, Gianyar regency, Tuesday (08/31/2010) explained, every month it would sell four to six types of handicrafts and Rangda barong.

“Generally, Japanese tourists come directly to your home or our shop to buy unique handicrafts of Bali ,” he said.

He explains, for the size of a mini barong made of cow leather prasok fur (plant species) complete with Tapel (mask) is sold at Rp 600,000.

“One barong mini with a 55 cm length was demanded by tourists because of portability as a souvenir from the island of Bali,” he said.

While the craft for the type of Rangda, said Sukawana, sold at USD 2 million to Rp 3 million more expensive than the mini size barong.

“Costly price Rangda craft, because the use of horsehair hair and specially made mask from pule wood,” he said.

In addition, the drafting process also takes up to two weeks more. If Rangda mask crafts with sizes up to 100 cm hair requires two weeks to make.

Today, 35 employees can produce 10 mini handicrafts barong type each day, while for Rangda is depended on reservations.

“Because the craft is more expensive Rangda types, we only made in accordance with the order,” he said.