The existence of many temples scattered in the country is actually built as [...]]]> Temple seems to be a part that can not be separated for the birth of the Indonesian culture. Every inch of carved stone temple has its own story, until finally creating so many legends about the history or past life of this country.

The existence of many temples scattered in the country is actually built as a place of public worship at that time embraced the Hindu or Buddhist beliefs. However, not only a place of worship for the gods, but also there are several temples built as a palace, monastery, gate, to the bathhouse. No exception, the temple was built to honor the king who had died.

Construction of a temple is not arbitrary, but based on the terms and conditions originating from the book Vastusastra or Silpasastra.

One part of the book is Vastusastra from Manasara South India contains the standards to make the temple and all its components. In fact, including architectural design profane, form cities, villages, fortresses, temples placement in cities or villages complex, and many more.

Some of the requirements to build the temple also became an important part contained in the book. One condition is the sacred building should be erected near water, such as river water (mainly near the confluence of two rivers, lakes, sea), even if there is no river water should be made of artificial pond or put a vase of water near the entrance of the shrine it. In addition to near the water, the best place to establish a temple which is at the top of the hill, on a mountainside, in the forest and the valley.

These provisions also apply to Borobudur Temple. Temple is the pride of Indonesia, located near the confluence of the Elo and the Progo River, in the village of Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java.

Grandeur and beauty of this temple has been heard at the international world. In fact, had become part of the Seven Wonders of the World a few years ago.

The temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha was built by King Samaratungga in the era of Old Mataram Kingdom, the work completed in the year 824 AD. Places of worship are shaped berundak punden consisting of ten levels.

Levels in Borobudur interpreted as stages of human life. Starting from a bound man with a passion or Kamadhatu. Then, Rupadhatu, the man has been free from lust but, still tied to appearance and shape. Then, there are levels of human meaning Arupadhatu been freed from lust, appearance and shape. Until finally, to the highest level, Arupa, none other than Nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Another case with the Prambanan temple. Hindu temple was built by two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung of the 10th century. Located 17 kilometers from the center of Yogyakarta, this beautiful building has three main temples on the first page, the temple of Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva.

Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are two Apit temples, four color and four Temple Temple Angle. Meanwhile, the second page had 224 temples.

Behind the beauty of Prambanan stored legend is well known by the community, namely the story of Roro Jonggrang loved by Bandung Bondowoso. However, because Roro Jonggrang not love him, so he ordered Bandung Bondowoso a thousand temples overnight. Unfortunately, when the temples numbered 999, Roro Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire, until Bandung Bondowoso feel cheated, and cursed Roro Jonggrang to stone, as we see now.

Moved to West Java, there Cangkuang Temple. Temple is located on a small island, which is a lake named ditengahnya Cangkuang, Kampung Pulo, Leles subdistrict, Garut, West Java. Cangkuang Temple is a temple was first discovered in West Java and the only Hindu temple, around the 8th century AD, who was in the Land Pasundan.

Discovered in 1966 by researchers, and Uka Harsoyo Candrasasmita, after discovery of Vorderman report in 1893. Rectangular building, on the left side of the viewer or where there are stairs going up and on the north side is the entrance.

Beside of this there is a statue with a broken-down condition, flat face, the hands until the wrist was lost. Overall, the authenticity of Cangkuang only remaining temple of about thirty-five percent, which is now just a reconstruction engineering.

There are many more temples scattered in the archipelago. This cultural wealth must take care and preserve forever. And, deservedly called the State Indonesia Thousand Temple.
]]> http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/19/visiting-the-country-with-thousand-temple/feed/ 0 http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/03/enjoy-incredible-beautiful-place-of-andalusia-spain/ http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/03/enjoy-incredible-beautiful-place-of-andalusia-spain/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:00:28 +0000 admin http://www.adventures-shop.com/?p=341 Andalusia, southern Spain region, has buildings incredibly beautiful place to visit. The buildings are beautiful blend Arab and Christian architecture thick. Spain has been under Catholic doctrine, then dominated the Arab countries, until taken over again by the Catholics. So, go to Andalusia and discover special places from the church to the former fortress.

Aljama [...]]]> Andalusia, southern Spain region, has buildings incredibly beautiful place to visit. The buildings are beautiful blend Arab and Christian architecture thick. Spain has been under Catholic doctrine, then dominated the Arab countries, until taken over again by the Catholics. So, go to Andalusia and discover special places from the church to the former fortress.

Aljama Cathedral, Cordoba, this is the one of the most breathtaking buildings that could be seen. Unlike the cathedral church in general, this one was built in the mosque. You can imagine how this one unique building. Its history began in 785, when Abd ar-Rahman I, king of Andalusia at the time, proclaimed it Aljama mosque at the site of the church of San Vicente. When the power of the Andalusian region continued to strengthen in those days, the mosque is also increasingly expanded.

At the beginning Hisham I initially added the pool and tower. Then 40 years later, Abd ar-Rahman II expanded the mosque be twice larger. In 951, Abd ar-Rahman III to form a new tower and expand the park to the north. Then his son, al-Hakam II continued expansion again with twelve new column which is regarded as the most significant expansion. The latter is an extension to the east by al-Mansur in the late 10th century.

Consists of 3 elements, the park (sahn), prayer room (Liwan) and the muezzin’s towers, this mosque has a total area of 23.400 m2 with 850 men who built the pillars of granite and marble. Al Quran stored in Mihrab designed with gold mosaics.

What is unique this mosque is the mecca of the holy wall that is not facing Mecca. Wall was built from north to south and is divided between the south and east. Controversy emerged when the Al-Hakam II, plan to correct these errors to a higher Islamic scholars issued a message, “He who follows tradition, does right; he who gives himself to novelties will fail”. Finally, the intention of Al-Hakam II delayed.

Began the 13th century many changes in this mosque due to Christian influence back control of Andalusia. In 1236, King Ferdinand wants Aljama converted into a church. Finally Villaviciosa Chapel was built by Alfonso X in the middle of this Aljama mosque.

Over the years the cathedral was built by prominent architects and artists of Spain. In addition to these chapels, doors, new entrance was also built, among them Puerta de Santa Catalina in the east of the park and then add Alminar tower 93m high.

At first the cathedral mosque where this could lead to controversy. People think this cathedral disrupt the integrity of the actual building, character and meaning. But there is also a thought to the cathedral was built instead of destroying even protect the integrity of the building.

Whatever happens first opinion, now reap the results Cordoba, the cathedral is cited as the cathedral’s most unique and most beautiful in the world due to mix with Islamic architecture of the mosque Aljama. Design details of the mosques Arabs who met with his Gothic cathedral of Cordoba cathedral make this one of those places that no other in the world.

In addition katredal Aljama in Cordoba, you can also visit the Casa de Pilatos in Seville. in this place you can see the miracle of the past, a combination of mystical Greek, Roman legendary without forgetting their own roots from Spain in the Casa de Pilatos this.

Starting in the late 15th century, Don Pedro Enriquez, the mayor of Andalusia, and his wife Doña Catalina de Rivera built this house as a place to live. Their son, Don Enriquez de Rivera, Marquis of Tarifa left Europe to go to Jerusalem. Two years later he returned to Seville. That’s when he made a change in residence.

Amazed by the architecture of the Italian Renaissance, the Marquis took rennaisance and Medieval influences for this palace, but still reflects the typical Andalusian design. Since this reform, this building was then called Pilate House (Casa de Pilatos) because like Pontius Pilate’s house in Jerusalem.

Romantic character of this house the most attractive reflected on the porch (patio) with the main archaeological relic of three antique Roman marble statue and one from Athens, Greece from the year 5 BC with a fountain in the middle of the foyer. The walls in this house is also decorated ceramics of the 16th century typical Andalusian.

Visitors also can see the carvings that adorned the wooden ceiling in this house. From the main patio and visitors can enter the park is touted as the most beautiful in Seville, in line with other parks in the Alcazar.
]]> http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/03/enjoy-incredible-beautiful-place-of-andalusia-spain/feed/ 0 http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/02/27/journey-to-graz-austria-curtural-city-of-europe/ http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/02/27/journey-to-graz-austria-curtural-city-of-europe/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:50:12 +0000 admin http://www.adventures-shop.com/?p=338 A few years ago, the city of Graz was named the Culture Capital of Europe or called as the cultural city of Europe. City with beautiful and classic shades of this is the second largest city in Austria and is a Steyrmark provincial capitals. Geographically, direct border with Austria Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech [...]]]> A few years ago, the city of Graz was named the Culture Capital of Europe or called as the cultural city of Europe. City with beautiful and classic shades of this is the second largest city in Austria and is a Steyrmark provincial capitals. Geographically, direct border with Austria Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary that make this country a cultural mix of western and eastern europe and make them interesting to be visited by foreign tourists.

Graz can be taken from other cities to quickly and easily access via air and ground transportation such as travel time is only three hours from the cities of Vienna, and four hours from the city of Venice (Italy) using train or four-wheeled vehicles. Entering the city of Graz from south west into downtown, to the right and left of the road one can find beautiful scenery with mountains and hills planted with vines, known for its quality up to foreign countries. Stepping on the vineyard with golden yellow leaves and ripe fruit began sipping the fresh mountain air, touch and taste the natural union of the cool and peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and air pollution.

The vineyard is also a place of tourist interest to many tourists in summer. Toward the center of town, one can find the magnificent building and a symbol of Graz city government called the Town Hall which has a large spacious area located directly in front of it. This building was built in the 16th century and later renovated by renowned architect Graz, Wielemans and Reuter in the 19th century population growth in line with the Graz city big enough at that age in line with the role and function of government that the greater the. Town Hall main ornament is then in the 20th century while maintaining the existence of art and culture of Austria. Until now, this building still functioned as the Graz city government offices and also at the same time serve as a registry office where the bridal couple in the city confirmed the marriage bond.

In the midst of a large area in front of Town Hall Hauptplatz called it, seemed a monument of great men who stand firm is a statue of Prince Styrian Archduke Johann who lived during the 17th century. This monument was specifically awarded to him and at the same time serve as a symbol of the beginning of economic development in the city of Graz. Four statues of women that lies at the four corner points of this large monument marks the four rivers which flow through the city of Graz, the Mur, Enns, Drava and Sann who is an authority on the limits of its power era. Over time, this monument is redesigned by an architect famous for Austria, Markus Pernthaler in 2002.

Hauptplatz itself in the past used as a traditional market that sells products such as dairy farmers, meat, fruit, cheese, and oil from pumpkin seeds. Until now, Hauptlatz still used as a night market activities, carnival, arts and entertainment scene is still in demand by residents of this city, especially in the summer. Looks beautiful row of buildings that surround Hauptlatz until now still be used as a shopping and business center, stops for a moment gaze on a small street called long Sporgasse located between the old buildings with high-quality architecture and elegant style walls add to the beauty along the This small road, which is also a connecting road between the river valley Hauptlatz with myrrh. Sporgasse own use of the word comes from the word ’sparen’ which means money saved.

Reasons for use of the name as the name of the street Sporgasse is because in earlier times there are profitable trading activity along this road and still looks the business activities fairly crowded shops, restaurants and cafes. At first glance the building looks old age yet, but the actual age of this building is more than a hundred years. Goldene Pastete is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Graz with architects interesting corner of the building from the heyday era Reinassance and located on the right side of the road Sporgasse.

Recently the building was once the restaurant is typical Austrian cuisine remains preserved by the government Graz while maintaining the authenticity of the red brick walls and ornamental windows color combination of white and green traditional nuance. The music and songs of the street artists at some point this way adds a festive atmosphere and convenient for visitors to spend time eating food and drink in one of restaurant choices liver. Seen a girl who plays the harp with the fingers nimble and very riveting hearts of visitors.

After having a good time along the way Sporgasse, then continued the journey back through the reverse path in front Hauptplaz nut to bridge the river, was an imposing modern building that resembles an alien, space creatures. Eyes flash with a unique design with light spots scattered around him. Building Kunthause called this is the result of a work of art from an architect’s dream Graz Withalm Benedict named Josef who then became reality and realized by a British architecture.

The building is located on the edge of the river Mur is coated with acrylic material 1.066 backgrounds navy. Inside this building there is a museum, where exhibitions, as well as restaurant is often visited by foreign tourists. Sealed beam on and off of the points in this building lighting adds the beauty of the city of Graz atmosphere at night.

For citizens of Melbourne, the temperature is not very cold, but, for those who live in tropic area, [...]]]> When we arrived at Melbourne International Airport, the capital of the State of Victoria, Australia. Cold air directly ambushed when we got out of the airport to the parking lot. The air temperature is about 7-15 degrees Celsius.

For citizens of Melbourne, the temperature is not very cold, but, for those who live in tropic area, it’s enough to make the bones stiff.

The first journey, the main purpose to Phillip Island, where tourism and conservation of the island is 1.5-2 hours far away from Melbourne. Of course incomplete journey without visit to Phillip Island on the Dandenong Ranges National Park and enjoy the forest and the cool air and attractions yellow-crested cockatoo, parrot, parrots, and a variety of other birds typical of the area, such as the Corella and Kookaburra. In it, we feed the birds and enjoy the sensation as a bird perched on the arms, shoulders and even heads.

Not far from the Dandenong Ranges, spectacular views await at Tesselaar Tulip Plantation. Expanse of colorful tulips can be enjoyed between September and October in the Tesselaar Tulip Festival held by Dutch citizen who have living down through the generations in the area.

The climate of this region are similar to Europe, especially the Netherlands, allowing tulips grow. In fact, they make a tulip plantations large enough.

In the festival, visitors can see and walk among the flower of tulips. A number of competitions and parades, windmills, and people passing by in a typical Dutch dress can also be enjoyed there.

Next trip, we must continue the journey to Phillip Island. Despite the need to hurry. We can having lunch at the Cuckoo Restaurant, European-style restaurant with a buffet serving a variety of foods. Although the European style, the interior of the restaurant decorated with small flags from countries around the world.

Tourism and conservation

When we arrived at Phillip Island, we are go straight to the boat that will take us enjoy the scenery around the island, while leading to an island mostly composed of rock where about 12,000 seals.

This place is the location with the largest seal colonies in Victoria. Climate around this island is cool, including sea water conditions, allowing them to live and breed.

Day of the evening, but the temperature of 7 degrees Celsius so piercing, dizziness accompanied by post-wandered blindly in the ocean waves. One of the most awaited parade to begin, namely the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, when hundreds of penguins who pair up the coast, looking for a place in between the shrubs and plants along the coast partner, waiting for the morning and then returned to the sea.

The visitors sit in at the edge of the beach open. Management has prepared a blanket that can be rented to wrap the body while sitting waiting for the action penguin.

The silence broke when hundreds of penguins started to arrive and let the voice to call her partner. Like ducks, they walked single file into their respective places.

According to Tourism Victoria data, The Phillip Island Penguin Parade into three major categories in Australia for nature tourism. This place is visited by more than 500,000 visitors every year.

Among the many places the visit in Victoria, Phillip Island is virtually one of the icons. In this place, the natural life of the fauna can be seen directly and more closely. In addition to seals and penguins, there are koala conservation center. This place is built like the original koala habitat to protect this rare animal populations. To facilitate visitors to see koalas, a kind of bridge made of wood through the trees.

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.

Swish sound of the waves and gusts of wind when the first time come to the beach of Karimun Jawa, Jepara regency.

To get to the island’s area of 1285.5 hectares, it takes 3.5 hours [...]]]> “There is not enough to dive in Karimunjawa in one day.  The words can illustrate how many dive sites can be explored.

Swish sound of the waves and gusts of wind when the first time come to the beach of Karimun Jawa, Jepara regency.

To get to the island’s area of 1285.5 hectares, it takes 3.5 hours by fast boat KMC Kartini I of Port of Tanjung Emas, Semarang, or 3 hours of Kartini Beach, Jepara. If using MI Muria, travel time is 6 hours from Jepara.

Once arrived, you can immediately find lodging that offers services to diving locations. Usually, the inn also rent diving equipment and diving instructor to assist with the cost of Rp 500,000 per day.

If you want more easily, tourists can take diving tour packages offered by travel agency or activist group to follow diving activities. However, the tourist must have a diving license from an official body as a condition of the dive (scuba diving). If no license, can also simply snorkel for underwater beauty can be seen from the surface of the water.

Based on the data of the Karimunjawa Park, there are now 64 genera, 353 species of ornamental fish, nine types of sea grass, and 15 types of sea cucumbers in this area. There are 31 diving points spread over 14 islands to see its beauty, among others, on the island of Big Pine, Menyawakan, Pine Small, Geleang, Kemujan, Tanjung Gelam, Gosong Island, and Krakal Small.

To dive at one point, required at least 30-40 minutes duration. However, travel time to the dive sites ranging from 45-90 minutes from the main island by renting a fishing boat Rp 250,000 to Rp 400,000 per day, depending on a large cargo ship.

Not just coral reefs and marine species. Tourists can also watch and curves along the shipwreck under the sea with Indonor Wreck diving. The shipwrecks lying at a depth of about 18 meters and has become part of the coral reef ecosystem that just presents interesting sights.

Therefore many tourists feel that is not enough to dive in Karimunjawa just in one day. Underwater beauty offers a different sensation with various dive sites.

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.