Friday, June 10, 2011

Zurich City Tour

Zurich City Tour

Zurich, Trams And Museum

Main Train Station Zurich, Haupthbahnhof

Zurich, Switzerland, the city covering about 92 square kilometers with a population of about 385,000 souls was far from chaotic. In addition to its relatively small population of his town, transportation is generally very reasonable. Trains and trams to public transport artery that connects residents Zurich from one place to another.

 

Options on the train as the main means of transportation have made the people who first set foot in Zurich had no trouble traveling to many places. Flights easily obtained lwat tram ticket machines at bus stops, tram stops.

Signage tram numbers we can switch and tram suitable locations that would target map is also available in easy to understand. In addition to using numbers, the appearance of various colors on the lines of tram route speed tram passengers can choose the appropriate destination.

When in the city of Zurich people could choose the tram, then to travel to a number of other cities in Switzerland, one could rely on the train. Prime city railway station, the Hauptbahnhof (Zurich HB), located in downtown. In addition to the ticket machines, passenger trains can also get tickets at a counter sales tikiet available in some places in the area of ​​the station.

 zurich city

Opened in 1847 Opened in 1847, the Hauptbahnhof, as written in Zurich in your pocket, experienced restoration in 1990 even without significant changes in the visible front. Zurich HB tram line is also connected with the city. Through this station, people can train to some places in Switzerland neighboring countries, likeGermany, Italy, Austria, and France .


Besides operating at 05.00 till 1:00 in the morning, train passengers can also shop at about 200 stores in the area of this station In addition to the restaurant, here too there are many food and beverage stores. There is also a supermarket, clothing stores, bags and suitcases, souvenirs, to specialty stores that sell cigarettes, cigars and tobacco. If the general store in Zurich is closed on Sundays, you can set foot into HB Zurih that remain open.

Affordable And Convenient

From Zurich HB station, people can walk comfortably to one of more than 50 museums in Zurich, a city split the Limmat River, Schwizerisches Landesmuseum, for example, displaying the history of Swiss bangsas start of the 1400s, when people are believed to be witches were burned alive -life, up to modern times: the era of banking.
One of the highlights of this museum, though wearing the old buildings, modern interior arrangement. The walls of the museum, for example, wearing bright orange color in some bagaiannya. Several alinnya Dica white walls and functioned as a layer for visitors who want to enjoy the story of the war until the industrial revolution, through the film is available only by touching the hands on the monitor.

All the sectors that support the Swiss appear in this museum. Not only those who participate in the political field such as Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) in the Swiss revolution, but also the image of entrepreneurs displayed in this museum. For example, Henri Nestlé (1814-1890) and Julius Maggi (1846-1912), until the present gait tennis player, Roger Federer.

The products of this country also appear in one room Landesmuseum. Here visitors can see, among others, how the transformation Ovormaltine chocolate products (since 1865) until now. Nestle (1867), with a variety of development types of chocolate products and Tobler (1899).

Also on display a variety of textile products, chemical industry, until the interior product design from 1895. History was on display media, such as one of Europe's influential newspaper, the Neue Zürcher Zaitung, published in Zurich in 1780 by Salomon Gessner. All were equipped with information written in four languages​​, namely German, French, Italian, and English.





Another room displays the start of the document about the rules and the Swiss banking system through the development of safe forms and materials as accessories. Unfortunately, by reasons of security, visitors are not allowed to photograph the spaces in this museum.



A room again "talk" about the way the Catholic religion to Protestant Christianity, has stained glass and sound as if visitors had been in church. Even the position of women in the history of Switzerland was displayed in one room Landesmueseum, complete with mannequins dressed in appropriate time.

Still in the range that can be reached by foot from the station is the area Bahnhofstrasse Zurich HB. Among the row of shops that offer a variety of branded products such as Hermes, Mango, and Louis Vitton, in this region, among others, there is a museum hours, The Clock and Watch Museum Beyer.


 

Aside from being a business city, Zurich is also one tourist destination in Switzerland, each year about one million tourists enjoying the city. Information about this city too easily we get, among others, through the booklet Zurich Guide at hotels, stations, and cafes, free too! (Naration by Chris Pudjiastuti).

  Haupthbahnhof

When Cherry Flower Blooms in Kanazawa


Late to the party cherry flower? Go to the north to Kanazawa, Sendai or Hakodate.
To view the Japanese cherry flower in the season requires a little planning and a lot of luck: no matter how many articles you read or do you follow the latest news, cool weather that had suddenly come or hot weather can happen in a week or even more. Japanese cherry flowers in the most famous in the area of Tokyo and Kyoto are depleted its season in early April.


So if you arrive late at the party petals, you have to think heading north!

Flowers Kanazawa

Cherry flowers will bloom a little late in northern cities such as Sendai or Hakodate Japan is because the climate there is cooler. Another good choice to enjoy the cherry flowers during mid-April is in Kanazawa, 

which is located in the northwest of Tokyo in the Sea of ​​Japan. Modern town with some historic areas, the 

main goal in Kanazawa is a castle and Kenrokuen Kanazawa, which is one of the three best parks in Japan and a nice area to enjoy the cherry flower beds.

 Kenrokuen Kanazawa

Towards Kanazawa from Tokyo is very easy to use Japanese express train, Shinkansen. Riding Joetsu Shinkansen and express the continuing rise somewhat limited in Echigo-Yuzawa, with the long journey of about four hours. Kanazawa even closer to Kyoto and Osaka, only about two hours by express train them. To save on travel costs if you go to Kanazawa from Tokyo, you can use the bus from Shinjuku or Ikebukuro, even if your travel time will be longer.
Shinkansen.

The most famous parks in Japan, Kenrokuen, have been built since 1774. This park looks beautiful in every season, coupled with the color of cherry flowers in the summer of increasingly turn on the garden was painstakingly established. A row of trees near the entrance to the park and near the palace of Kanazawa is a good location to be photographed, but for the party the perfect Japanese cherry flower, hanami party should be attempted. During your journey to the park, stop into the family market, Sunkus, or other convenient stores for food supplies on Asahi Super Dry and snacks for impromptu party in the park.
hanami party
In addition to the expanse of pink flowers, the area of ​​25 hectares in the park Kenrokuen also provides everything you want. Stone lanterns, painting bridges, majestic pagodas and many other ornamental. Before experiencing rapid development, is initially Kenrokuen Kanazawa Castle Park, and although the current building is the reconstruction, the palace was still close and has an impressive scenery.

Other Alternative Places

In addition to Kanazawa park still there are various places such as Nagamachi area, which has been rebuilt to show how the samurai Kanazawa life. Some houses like Nomura House is the original building, and throughout the area is beautiful scenery of Japan long ago. Higashi-Chaya Area is another interesting place, once the center of Kanazawa geisha world and now renovated into a romantic area for enjoying a glass of green tea. Modern place is also available there with quality as good, by adopting the architectural style of the 21st Century Museum of contemporary Art Kanazawa and stations that offer a perfect contrast with the 

 Nagamachi area
historic area of ​​Kanazawa.

Although towards Kanazawa can be done in a day from Kyoto or Osaka, the departure from Tokyo needs to stop to stay, at least overnight to make the trip more interesting. To learn more about the history of Kanazawa, staying in traditional Japanese style inn as Nakayasu Ryokan could be the right choice, but costs such as the preferred lodging accommodations Totoko Dormy and adequately represent. Our excellent choice for hotels in Kanazawa is the Hotel Tokyufor a comparable price and convenience.

Higashi-Chaya Area

Other Interesting Places

Sendai: Miyagi Prefecture capital and was founded by the famous samurai warlord date Masamune, who is also known as the "one-eyed dragon," Sendai Cherry flowers usually bloom during the third week in April.

Hakodate
: Flowers of the southern tip of Hokkaido port is usually peak season, along with Sapporo on Hokkaido's largest city early in May.

Cayo Espanto Belize - Private Island Resorts


Located in a tropical island in Belize, Cayo Espanto is a cool vacation with just six guest accommodations. Guests are provided even with walkie-talkies so that staff need not be disturbed unless they are contacted. With only six villas, it's easy to feel like you have a place (like you do 'for a few nights, at least). Accommodation Every house inhabited at least 1,500 square meters and has his own name as Casa Brisa Spanish, or Casa Estrella, having chosen the island even more attractive and comfortable. Decorative fine villa, but all include a private pool, walled garden and a bath in the open.

Bed linens Yves Delorme is equipped with king-size and can easily cost twice the price of staying the night. Nearest snorkeling and diving tours to one of the world's hot sites.

As the second largest coral reef in the world lies off the coast of Belize, those who enjoy diving or snorkeling must be missing an opportunity to take a private charter Cayo Espanto.

Private guided reef diving and snorkeling tours and fishing charters and deep sea are available and tours to the mainland for a picnic, golf and Mayan ruin tours can be arranged. private boat, plane and helicopter charter services available.

Bahamas Vacation at Pink Sands Resort


Pink Sands Resort is located on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, 50 miles east of Nassau. The resort is 20 minutes away from the North Eleuthera International Airport by car and water taxi. North Eleuthera International Airport is serviced from Nassau and other gateways by both scheduled and charter service.
Pink Sands Resort on Harbour Island is a Bahamas vacation getaway, 50 miles east of Nassau. This 18-acre celebrity hideaway offers a combination of luxury, privacy and natural beauty. Harbour Island's sandy beach, sheltered by a barrier reef, is made up of red coral mixed with white sand, giving it a pink tone.
The island is only 3.5 miles long and half a mile wide with a resident population of just 2,000. Many of the buildings on the island date from the early 19th century. The best way to get around the island is by bicycle or golf cart.
Pink Sands offers 25 secluded cottages decorated with sensual Moroccan, Indian and Balinese influences. This luxury Caribbean resort is surrounded with blue waters and the sound of birds, making it a perfect romantic getaway.
The 21 one-bedroom cottages measure 1,000 square feet is size, while the 4 two-bedroom cottages offer 2,000 square feet of space. Guest rooms have central air-conditioning, full bathrooms with Aveda products and private outdoor patios with teak furniture.
The hotel has a freshwater pool, three tennis courts, an exercise studio and a beach restaurant and bar. Snorkeling equipment and boogie boards are made available to guests.
The two restaurants at the resort serve Caribbean-International cuisine. Breakfast and dinner are served at the the Garden Terrace Restaurant, a romantic open-air restaurant with teak furniture and private candlelit corners. The Blue Bar is located on the beach and is open daily for lunch and cool drinks.

Take a Holidays Tour to Beautiful Villages of Santorini Island Greece


Santorini Beaches
Santorini, officially known as the "Pyramid" is one of the most famous Cycladic islands and is located in the beautiful Aegean Sea about 200 km southeast of Athens, Greece. Santorini is a small island with an area of 76 square kilometers and a population of about 8,500 to 10,000 residents. Her coast about 70 km long. Santorini length reaches 18 km. The extent of 2-6 km range. There are many things to visit and experience in Santorini. Among all the other tourist destinations, Santorini Villages is more remarkable and unforgettable experience for the people who put your whole life.

Santorini is a beautiful village and the heart of the most popular because of their unique characteristics and differentiated appearance. Whitewashed houses with blue windows and doors, blue domed churches, extraordinary scenery, sunsets wild volcanic cliffs, historic monuments, blue sea, beautiful beaches and pleasant climate conditions of the several reasons which Santorini is known as the most popular destination for holidays and festivals around the world.

The villages of Santorini Island is considered the most beautiful villages in Greece. Approximately eighteen villages communicated well developed for tourists. In between each IRA, OIA and Kamari three villages which are the most popular tourist is always full.

Grease - the Capital of Santorini

Ira town is the capital of Santorini island, which stuck close to the cliff at an altitude of 260 meters, and offers a pictorial representation of the largest underwater volcano. Ira is located 10 km from the port Athinios. This is regarded as one of the most beautiful and developed among all villages with about 2000 permanent residents.

Oil settlement extends from the explosion of tourism. Along with Firostefani and Imerovigli, the fat forms a large village on the cliff, offers many places to stay, drink, eat and enjoy the scenery. Oil roads will be filled with jewelry shops and wonderful life, shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Maybe you feel calm and very small church and the Museum of Archaeology. Ira tourist destination for both tourists and cruise ship port to most.
OIA Santorini Villages

OIA is the most beautiful villages and a beautiful view of Santorini, located about 11 km from the IRA. Because it depends from the top of the cliff on the north side of the island was interesting, can offer a view of sunset, where the sun sank in the sea.

OIA beautiful and traditional village houses are equipped with an attractive, blue domed churches and sun porch to enjoy. Its narrow streets have lots of tourist shops, pubs, cafes, and more. He has attracted visitors and artists to sit in an art gallery, stunning scenery and restaurants with delicious and elegant shopping. Can visit the Maritime Museum with a small library and exhibition of marine life in this area. By bringing down the 300 stairs to the harbor and beaches OIA Ammoudi Armenis you can also take a boat to Thirasia.

Kamari Village Santorini

Kamari is one of the best organized beach resort island of Santorini. Located 10 km southeast of the IRA. It is always full of tourists for accommodation in many major hotels, restaurants, cinemas, bars and nightclubs cafe present here. In August and September many festivals observed here.

Have a beautiful and popular beaches in the east to the black sand beach and crystal clear blue water, protected on the south side with the volume of a vertical rocky Vouno Mesa. It is well organized with all types of facilities including sun umbrellas, chairs and many kinds of sea sports. Kamari is well communicated with the oil and other islands with public buses and rental cars. Car Rentals Emver also provide car rental services in Kamari, Santorini.

The World Heritage of Best Vacation - Halong Bay Vietnam


Halong Bay to attract approximately 90% of visitors who are connected to Vietnam. This handsome bay four-sided figures covering 1500 km in the placement of the Gulf of Tonkin Gulf in the South China Sea. Although a small part of the sea, the water is calm and strange emerald. It is almost 2000 islands. Fleet magical land along the Gulf of dolomite lime, and many grottos and caves that are designated for visitors to enter the fun

Welcome for visiting Guilin (China) and Phuket (Thailand) is often different sites through Halong bay looks like a plus because of geographical settings. However, on visiting Vietnam to guess, all have the same opinion of Halong bay is much broader and more diverse.


This is so beautiful, after a period of very small minds, Halong Bay is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage in December 1994. These are two of the four soil Heritage listed Vietnam. See a movie in 1991 and French Indochina was an explosion in Halong Bay.

The film is particularly well-liked was about the existence of a French woman living in Vietnam and French Indochina in the dominance of the mid-19th century until the mid-20th century. The important role played by Catherine Deneuve.


As the film makes the roads around the ground, not only French-speaking tourists began to create a trip to Halong Bay, except for land at the time, including a spectacular ocean view on the journey.


Before he went so well liked, it is very difficult to get from Hanoi to Halong bay, 170 km. In 1995, it took no less than six hours of heavy two-boat crossing the river, because it is not easy to come in and absent from the bus. Furthermore still, despite these problems, visitors are not including Halong Bay as a small part of their journey.

Surfers Paradise – The Heart of Tourism in Southeast Queensland, The Best Surfing Spots in The World

Surfers Paradise is a large coastal city and commercial center area, located in the heart of Gold Coast, on the east coast of Queensland, Australian. Located about 80 km south of Brisbane, Surfers Paradise is more popular known as the surfers.


The resort offers a great choice to provide all types of visitor attractions, with its beautiful beaches, great shopping and dining options, a vibrant nightlife, a variety of fun attractions, and the tower-rise apartments. Therefore, no wonder why Surfers Paradise has been recognized as the Golf Coast playground.

Surfers Paradise Beach offers excellent service, wide range of restaurants, cafes, and upscale accommodations. Extending along the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise patrolled by coast guard both the Gold Coast City Council, and one of the most safe and clean beaches on the Gold Coast region.


For example, a flag with the color combination of red and yellow indicate the safest swimming area. However, the yellow warning dangerous conditions. If you see a red flag, they do not always need to swim or fishing effort in this area. In addition to water activities, there are also options available for play, bungee jumping beach volleyball, and golf, with many professional golf courses as well as stylish. When it comes to the streets, Surfers Paradise including a number of attractions in the form of museums, art galleries, and fun and entertainment centers.
No trip to Surfers Paradise would be complete without a trip to Cavill Mall. In addition, the famous Cavill Mall with many themes of the museum, street entertainers, amusement arcade, shopping malls, clothing shops and surf.

In the same way fine dining options available in Surfers Paradise, with a series of side-street restaurants, outdoor cafes, fast food companies, and great restaurants as the Hard Rock Cafe. Above all, the famous Surfers Paradise nightlife that attracts a lot, boasting an adult where a myriad of bars, themes and bars for adults, many of which are concentrated around the hot spot in a city like Cavill Avenue and Orchid Avenue.

One of the most popular choice amongst tourists in the hotel room with a fun class with the most advanced facilities such as facilities, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, shower areas and beautiful. This usually involves selecting one or two bedrooms and separate fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom, a beautiful dining room, and balcony that offers panoramic views of the beach and the Gold Coast.

FLORES, beauty is Forgotten


 

 
The name of the island of Flores comes from the Portuguese, "Copa de Flores"which means Cape of Flowers. This name was officially adopted since 1636 by the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies Hendrik Brouwer. Flores himself had a real name that means Nusa Nipa Snake Island.


 
The island has an area of ​​approximately
14,300 square kilometers is part of East Nusa Tenggara Province. The island is divided into eight districts. East Flores regency town in Larantuka there are thousands in the east end, while the West Manggarai regency capital of Labuan Bajo on the west end.



 Waerebo Village at Manggarai

Flores has a wealth of natural and cultural extraordinary. A number of active volcanoes on the island makes the region fertile enough for farming. Kelimutu in Ende district that has three colored crater lake is a natural wonder not two.


Kelimutu in Ende

Overlay savannas in Nagekeo and Ngada and mountain valleys in Ruteng presents a charming natural scenery. The discovery of the hominid at Liang Bua in inland valley Ruteng reinforces Flores as a place of life for thousands of years ago.



Ethnic groups in Flores is a mix of Malay, Melanesian, and Portuguese. Presents a unique blend of art and cultural diversity are reflected in the many traditions and ceremonies. In addition, one of the cultural richness of the range of visible Flores woven  pattern that is now starting ogled the fashion world.


 
However, behind her  elegancy, Flores continues to sink into backwardness. The birth of many prominent scholars from Flores is expected to raise the dignity of their homeland. Finally, would not be heard again poverty,