Brussels, [...]]]> Brussels is town of two period of civilization. There is the grandeur of ancient European building became the symbol of the grandeur of this city in the past, but also tucked a modern skyscraper with a wealth of contemporary architecture. The city is like a period where the meeting between the past and present.

Brussels, which is also the capital of Belgium and European Union capitals, the grown since the 6th century. Originally a village on the plains of the Senne River is already famous as an area previously cool weather. City of bilingual (French and Dutch) as unforgettable now houses the park’s most impressive cities in mainland Europe.

This small town can be reached by all the means of transportation on land, sea or air. Although small, Belgium was fortunate to have a sea area which also explore by visitors and local governments.

Land Transport Users can choose a bus or train to reach this city. There are two main railway station in the city of Brussels, Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi. Gare du Nord train service regularly. This famous train cheap, but the cabin interior is clean and manicured. While the Gare du Midi station that specialized in foreign lines super fast Thalys train, the train is the pride of Belgium known as The Red Train with a velocity of about 250 km / hour.

One tourist sites in Brussels could not be left is La Grand Palace, where in some places can be found in Les Galeries Saint-Hubert, Petite rue des Bouchers and Manneken Pis.

Grand Palace of the town square surrounded by old buildings towering. This place is often used for cultural Fairs. Formerly this place was the location of the execution of the convict and now has turned into an amazing tourist sites.

There are three main buildings of the town hall, king’s homestead and commercial buildings (Guli House). Once inside the Grand Palace area can be looked at old tower directly gothic style. The building that once upon a time used as the town hall has now changed the face of a de Ville, one of the most expensive and most luxurious hotel in Brussels. At the top of the tower of the building’s 1400 sculpture is located St. Michael, who was to destroy Satan.

The old tower was built by the architect Jan van Ruysbrueck and banguan located in the middle. According to legend, the architect vowed to commit suicide by jumping from the tower if the tower is not located in the middle of the building. A glimpse of the tower is located in the middle, although it is not. Quite simply, the land left to right and left public roads.

In addition to the town hall stands an imposing building which is closely related to the history of Brussels. Maison du Roi, so the French called neo-patterned building this githic. While the Dutch Broodhuis name. King’s House or House of the King was the beginning of 13th century wooden houses used by the baker to sell his wares.

Year 1405 the building was demolished and replaced with stately buildings of stone. In the 15th century, the building functions as sellers move to change its marketing strategy of bread by selling from house to house. Later. By Duke Brabant, Brussels leader at that time often used for government administrative matters until the time of Emperor Charles’s regime carried out the renovation followed Gothic style.

Many sad stories are stored here. For example, when the Emperor Philip II the famous and powerful repressive one of the buildings there to witness Prince Edmont and Hoorne spent his last night before being punished on June 5, 1568.

To the southwest is the Grand Palace of Saint Hubert, a row of ancient complex of buildings used as a souvenir shop. The building’s stately neo-classical style with its roof made of glass. That way, starting from the store room, closed the road until the supply aisle glass roof.

Saint Hubert opened at the time of King Leopold I in 1847. Once opened directly into the most popular place in town that is famous for high rainfall that. Many great artists and intellectuals at that time interested in enjoying the charm of ‘City of Glass’. No doubt, interested in luxurious fine jewelry on display there.

Until now, place of row shows, wholesale jewelry, souvenirs and cafes still stand to welcome tourists who would throw their euro. Countless are the number of foreign architects are using Belgium Saint-Hubert gallery is a model of their building.

Close to galleri Saint Hubert, could find a small alley which is very famous tiny alley called Ruesdes Bouchers much like a painting described. Although only enough for pedestrians, almost all the buildings on either side of this alley of a restaurant, a full seat and small table.

Around the Grand Palace there is a statue of a child’s urination. There are many legends about the existence of the statue. One of them, the little boy named Julian Juliaanske or this little fuse on the bomb release by pissed on. A heroic act undertaken by a child’s beloved city.

Many believe, the statue was more than just a decorative fountain in the building which in medieval times people visited to find clean water. The fact is since the 15th century, this fountain is a statue of Manneken Pis or pee.

On August 13, 1691, the city government gave the task to the sculptor Jerome Duquesnoy to make a bronze statue Manneke Pis statue replaces the old. In the course of time, the statue must be concealed to protect her from bomb attacks or disturbances naughty hands.

A small statue of Julian has more than 600 costumes, costumes are worn at certain times, such as Santa costume for Christmas. On certain days, ‘his kencing’ water not only pure water. Syrup or beer can often contested the Belgian beer lovers.

For book fans around the Grand Palace also Vente achat bookstore, two-story building that sells used books in good condition with a sloping price. Acakadut in stores, like a boy’s room ABG, we can obtain travel books like Lonely Planet, a book of literature, history, and even comics.

Atonium, her Eiffel Brussels

Other places can be visited is a standing monument Atonium who built since 1958 into its Eiffel tower Brussels. 102 meters high. Nine ball diameter of 18 M a closed aluminum pipe connected with the steel. Inside is a tunnel that has evelator. Total weight of aluminum used 2400 tons

This unique form of the shape of an iron molecule magnified 165 billion times up. Architect Andre Waterkeyn take 18 months to complete. With evelator can rise kebola highest-ball and can enjoy the view of the charming Heysel District. Tidah only that, the ball was top restaurant Chez Adrienne ready to accommodate visitors who are more hungry.

Atonium complex is also considered as’ Thumbnail Europe. ” Historic buildings can be seen including the European Eiffel Tower of Paris and the British Parliament Building. The good news is not just a miniature display, but also physical environments and activities around him.

Not far from here there Drupark, a garden on which a lot of standing buildings from the Belgian village of the past, complete with cafes and restaurants serving cuisine of Belgium. In addition to the park is one of the Kinepolis is the largest cinema in Europe.

Brussels, still have many places become a mainstay of tourism, including La Cinquantenaire, building a similar gate Charles de Guile in Paris, Le Palais Royale a luxurious mansion and 18th century relics of Saints Michel and the cathedral Gudule.

Interesting is not it, there’s no harm in exploring adventure Brussels, the modern old city that is guaranteed to make us like being in two civilizations.

Where to Go? Abstinence tennis fans spend a tennis stadium tour visiting Rod Laver Arena which is used [...]]]> Melbourne is a pleasant town with lots of parks, beautiful old buildings, alleys that lead us to a cafe, sidewalk cafes, and eclectic local boutiques. And, especially for you who love the arts and culture event, Melbourne has plenty.

Where to Go?
Abstinence tennis fans spend a tennis stadium tour visiting Rod Laver Arena which is used for the Australian Open grand event every year. Walking down the Yarra River or combing may also participate river cruise on the afternoon of the evening.

For shopping Spree, we recommend Chapel Street. In this region, there are eclectic shops that exist only in Melbourne. The city also has the Royal Botanic Gardens to relax enjoy the outdoors. It also to Federation Square for a spot just watching the city goes by.

Cheap Eats
Noticing Try the Ramen Shop 146a, 210 La Trobe Street, Melbourne Central. Because price and satisfying taste, this place is always full of visitors. We liked the beef Gyu Don (AU $ 8 or about Rp60.000) the filling and yum yum.

There are also other menus, ranging from the Chicken Teriyaki to potstickers. Uniquely again, this restaurant provides Takeaway box that lets you bring home if you do not run out of food. Super economical!

Cheap Stay
Hostels are often avoided due to the lack of facilities image. But, in Melbourne Metro YHA (AU $ 75 or around Rp500.000-an), the traveler can enjoy a clean room, Internet lounge, a DVD can be borrowed for free, free swimming pass, and the most exciting is the rooftop lounge. On the roof, but could enjoy the view of the city, you can sunbathe, read a book, even pests BBQ night.

Spend Your Money On
When tired of walking, a little indulgence is not to be missed in Melbourne is Koko Black. This cafe serving authentic chocolate drink with a variety of unique variants. Affogato Chocolate (vanilla ice cream doused hot chocolate) is our favorite. Well, for who want to experiment, you may be desperate to try Chilli Blend with a slightly spicy taste, actually made with a mixture of chili!

Budget Airlines
Jetstar Asia flight from Bali, Tiger Airways fly from Singapore, and Air Asia flies from Kuala Lumpur.

Queen Victoria Market offers items [...]]]> For travelers who come to Melbourne and intend to shop, the second largest city in Australia with a population of 3.3 million people can be a fun place to shop. One of the shopping center that can not be missed is the Queen Victoria Market is located at 513 Elizabeth Street.

Queen Victoria Market offers items that can be whatever people think. Nearly 1,000 merchants selling goods on the market that the width of about seven hectares. The market is open for five days a week (closed on Monday and Wednesday) the market include, among others sell food every day, such as various kinds of fish, meat, fruits and vegetables, wine, bread, snacks such as sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, clothes, various kinds of souvenirs, compact discs and cassettes, child toys, and pets.

The people of Australia called the Queen Victoria Market is more than just the main shopping destination. For those of Australia, Queen Victoria Market is a historic place, appeal to travelers, and an institution for the citizens of Melbourne. For over 100 years, these shopping centers serve the needs of more than 200,000 people in one week.

Queen Victoria Market is located at the northwest edge of the central district of Melbourne’s economy was officially opened on March 20, 1878. Along with the passage of time, other markets also appeared along with the growing population. However, with changes in shopping patterns Melbourne residents, one by one, the markets were falling.

However, the Queen Victoria Market persisted to this day. Not surprisingly, most of the buildings located at the Queen Victoria Market is the old buildings which include historic buildings.

The market is open from 06.00 it closed at 14:00 (Tuesday and Thursday), at 18:00 (Friday), at 15.00 (Saturday), and at 16:00 (Sunday). And, can be reached by using buses, trams, trains, or use a car, given the wide parking lot. That’s why the Queen Victoria Market easily find breeders who sell pets, such as chickens and ducks around the pickup truck parked in the parking lot of the Queen Victoria Market.

If you can compare, Queen Victoria Market is similar to the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok, which is also known as the weekend market (weekend market). In addition to goods that were sold in a variety of markets, the price is very competitive, if you do not want to say cheap.

Travel to Melbourne would not all for business spending. On the outskirts of Melbourne, about an hour away by car, also can be found Healesville Nature Reserve, which became the maintenance of more than 200 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles native to Australia.

Nature reserve covering an area 32 hectares that was opened to the public since 1934. Although three animals native to Australia’s most widely known is the koala, kangaroo, and dingo (a type of wolf-like dog figure), actually a collection of Australian native animals are still many more, including platypus, mammal that lived in two worlds, water and land, which running around trying to eat at night.

The officers at Healesville Nature Reserve stands ready to provide a detailed explanation about the animals that were there, ranging from kangaroos that can determine themselves when her son was moved from her womb into her pocket maintenance, until koalas who slept for 21 hours in a day.

Outside the nature reserve, on the outskirts of Melbourne also have other places of interest to visit, among other places making wine. One of them is Yering Station in the Yarra Valley, which was founded in 1838. Although not the largest wine producer in Australia, Yering Station is one of a family-owned wine companies are difficult to pass up.

As one tourist destination, Melbourne which could be categorized as a metropolitan city to the tourist-friendly enough economic class are familiar with the term backpacker (Coach backpack). Disabled tourist shelters backpack adjacent to the hotel, four star hotels.

Getting There

Tugu Station, Malioboro can be reached on foot or by pedicab ride.

Where to Stay

Various hotels and inns throughout Yogyakarta. To make your shopping session more fun, stay in hotels located in [...]]]> One of the most famous street in Yogyakarta, Malioboro filled with merchants and shops selling antiques and souvenirs attractive with a relatively cheap price.

Getting There

Tugu Station, Malioboro can be reached on foot or by pedicab ride.

Where to Stay

Various hotels and inns throughout Yogyakarta. To make your shopping session more fun, stay in hotels located in Jalan Malioboro.

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Walk.

Dining

See section CULINARY HEAVEN.

Dining Guide

* Batik is processed into a variety of goods available here. From negligee to formal batik shirt for men, all can be found in Malioboro. Batik can also be made bags, tablecloths, sheets, pillowcases, curtains, and so on. If you buy batik printing, separate laundry. Use lerak (sold in Malioboro) or mild detergent to wash.
* The silver can be found here.
* Various items from wood, metal, plastics are also available.
* Try the traditional cake-like, bakpia. It was sweet and delicious.

Things to See or Do

Market Shopping in the Bering Harjo. Visiting the Palace or the Taman Sari.

Tips

* Malioboro is usually filled with visitors and local residents, pay careful attention to your luggage.
* For items with better quality, visit the store Mirota in Malioboro.
* Do not forget to bargain!
* Bring a large backpack or bag to carry your groceries.