tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63271088657667426702024-03-14T11:47:01.324-07:00traveling is my middle nameTraveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-74089208789486019362011-11-16T07:41:00.000-08:002011-11-16T07:42:05.150-08:00One night in Sahara<span class="fbPhotoCaptionText">It took about 10 hours from Marrakech (including two pit stops!) to reach Sahara. We were approaching Sahara from Zagora. From there, we ride camel for about 1.5 hours. We were just at "the gate" of the Sahara Desert. Over night in a Berber tent was amazing. The Sahara desert is one of nature’s wonders and has always mystified people with its vast stretches of sand. It covers around 9,000,000 square kilometers and the overall area is as large as the continental United States. It also has the reputation of being the world’s largest hot desert! 38°C is just a normal..</span><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">So here goes</span> <span class="hps">the story,</span> <span class="hps">if a</span> <span class="hps">young</span> <span class="hps">German</span> <span class="hps">boy</span> <span class="hps">aged 30</span> <span class="hps">years</span> <span class="hps">and unmarried</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">there is</span> <span class="hps">a unique</span> <span class="hps">tradition</span> <span class="hps">by wearing</span> <span class="hps">a costume</span> <span class="hps">like</span> <span class="hps">a suit.</span> <span class="hps">This man</span> <span class="hps">should</span> <span class="hps">sweep</span> <span class="hps">hundreds of</span> <span class="hps">bottle caps</span> <span class="hps">that deliberately</span> <span class="hps">dissipated</span> <span class="hps">at the</span> <span class="hps">front</span> <span class="hps">door of the church</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">This tradition</span> <span class="hps">is said to</span> <span class="hps">have</span> <span class="hps">lasted</span> <span class="hps">a long time</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">not</span> <span class="hps">only</span> <span class="hps">in Bremen</span><span>, but</span> <span class="hps">in most cities</span> <span class="hps">in Germany</span><span>.</span></span><br />
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On Thursday 17.02.2011, Ryan Air brought us to Venice in time. Approximately one hour 30 minutes we landed in Treviso, a connecting airport to Venice. From here we took a bus heading to Venice with ticket costs 5 €/ person. About an hour finally arrived in Venice. <br />
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SO here we were, on the Venice city. A city which was built on 117 small islands, about 150 canals flow through the city centre, and about 400 bridges spanning over the channel. Here you MUST use your foot, because all the city's main sights are within walking distance of each other. Or you can use Pavaretto or water bus.<br />
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We stayed at Hotel Airone which is not far from the bus and train station. We discovered Venice only two days. Yes, it was really a short time for this a romantic city. Therefore, we were really used every time we could to explore it.<br />
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Rialto the Grand Canal was our first destination. There are four bridges spanning the Grand Canal and Rialto is the oldest bridge, which separate two districts, San Marco and San Polo. <br />
The Rialto was initially built in 1181 and completed with a stone structure in 1591. It is design by Antonio de Ponte, thus this bridge also known as Ponte di Rialto.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Two days was just not enough…Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-88855812875135821502010-04-05T00:51:00.000-07:002010-04-05T01:16:12.822-07:00What to see in Paris and how? Check this out!<span style="font-size: small;"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Paris</st1:place></st1:city> is mentioned as the most romantic city in the world. You can debate that! But up to know, millions of people have set their foot in this Napoleon’s city. Well, here is my 'most' itinerary when visited <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Paris</st1:place></st1:city> with my beloved wife and son:</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sacre Coeur </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Metro : M2 | Station: <st1:place w:st="on">Anvers</st1:place></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">Arc de Triomphe dan Champs Elysee</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Metro: M2 |Station: Charles de Gaulle Etoile = CDG</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">Palais de Chailiot dan Eiffel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Metro: M6 |Station: Trocadero</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">Louvre</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Metro: M1 (Chateau de Vincennes) |Station: Palais Royal Musee du Louvre</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Versailles</st1:place></st1:city></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Metro: M4 (Porte d’Orleans) | Station: St Michels </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">From here take train RER C5 Versailles. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<i><b>Lesson learned:</b></i> <br />
Transportation in Paris has already set for tourist and its connected each other. But be aware of the rubber. And also if you are traveling with family, DO NOT bring a big stroller, because most of the tram/train station is un-family-friendly. You have to carry your luggage from stairs to stairs. Be ready for that!<br />
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<i><b>Transportation Ticket:</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Buy one day Mobilis ticket to enjoy this city (Example: </span><span style="font-size: small;">if you want to combine inner city and Versailles you have to use Mobilis Ticket Zone 1-4 with the price ~9.60 euro person, but if you only plan to visit inner city attraction, just buy Zone 1-2 with the price 5.80 euro</span><span style="font-size: small;"> per person. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Well, you might also like to read the stories behind. Just jump to the <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2009/11/eiffel-tower-paris.html">Eiffel tower</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2009/11/musee-du-louvre-paris.html">Louvre</a>, </span><a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2009/11/basilique-du-sacre-cur.html">Basilique du Sacré-Cœur</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2009/11/palace-of-versailles-france.html">Versailles</a>, <span style="font-size: small;"> and </span><a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2009/11/arc-de-triomphe.html">the Arc de Triomphe</a>. <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So, I already mentioned mine. How about yours?</span></div>Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-91444965710785411832010-04-03T14:27:00.000-07:002010-04-03T14:45:20.818-07:00Itinerary Spain<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMxk2PQE3QV5fBt8FLcMGaNJ-RucvEsQLoh9TquzhuWejKziVoReXea4uMyu7aoUCuwI_ZnH2tHtKwzCNkM5KaSpyWEc6vyjFoenKnYdNpDFghH6BL4W-mdW31DpF6fgGfvfKnKV4Kyc/s1600/IMG_4178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMxk2PQE3QV5fBt8FLcMGaNJ-RucvEsQLoh9TquzhuWejKziVoReXea4uMyu7aoUCuwI_ZnH2tHtKwzCNkM5KaSpyWEc6vyjFoenKnYdNpDFghH6BL4W-mdW31DpF6fgGfvfKnKV4Kyc/s320/IMG_4178.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Spain</st1:country-region></st1:place> is one of the most famous countries for tourist attraction. Each city has their uniqueness. Here I list tourist attraction for each city which I visited last year:<u2:p></u2:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><st1:city style="color: blue;" u3:st="on"><st1:place u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b>Barcelona</b></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city><span style="color: blue;">:</span> Since became host for Olympic Games in 1992, this city become more recognize. Make sure that you don’t miss Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece such as <i>La Sagrada Familia</i> and <i>Parc Guell</i>. Complete your days in <st1:place u3:st="on"><st1:city u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Barcelona</st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city></st1:city></st1:place> by visiting <i>Nou Camp</i> – host of Barcelona Football club, <i>La Ramblas</i> – one of the most vibrant strips in the world and <i>Montjuic</i> – you can overlook the city and find some museums which located in the hills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><st1:city style="color: blue;" u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><b>Granada</b></st1:city></st1:city></st1:city><span style="color: blue;">: </span>for sure if you come here, you have to visit one of the most Moorish Palace, <st1:city u3:st="on"><st1:place u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><i>Alhambra</i></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city>. If you still have time, take a time to walk at <i>Albaycin</i> village. Try traditional tea in some coffee shop here. You’ll be miss it!<u2:p></u2:p><o:p></o:p><st1:place u3:st="on"><st1:city u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b> </b></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city></st1:city></st1:place></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><st1:place style="color: blue;" u3:st="on"><st1:city u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b>Cordoba</b></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city></st1:city></st1:place><span style="color: blue;">:</span> the most visited attraction here is The Mezquita, former mosque become Cathedral. The beautiful places surrounding of this mosque is also worth to visit. <u2:p></u2:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Seville:</span> </b>The most famous and touristy part of <st1:city u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Seville</st1:city></st1:city></st1:city> is <st1:place u3:st="on"><st1:city u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><i>Santa Cruz</i></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city></st1:city></st1:place> and <i>Plaza de Espanya</i>. In <st1:city u3:st="on"><st1:place u3:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Santa Cruz</st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city></st1:place></st1:city>, go straight to the sight of Seville Cathedral, Giralda and Alcazar (be aware that Alcazar is closed on 25<sup>th</sup><u2:p></u2:p><o:p></o:p></span> December each year, I missed this place). If you have more time, find a bar who offer free flamenco dance. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><st1:place style="color: blue;" u3:st="on"><st1:state u3:st="on"><st1:state u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b>Madrid</b></st1:place></st1:state></st1:place></st1:state></st1:state></st1:place><span style="color: blue;">: </span>as the Spanish capital, many places should be visit, but I can’t say much here, you can read the story. But you have to visit Plaza Mayor, Metropolis, Plaza del Sol, and Palacio Real. <u2:p></u2:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I am sure that there are other number places to visit. But I hope this can help, you might also read my stories (<a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/03/metropolis-madrid-and-barcelona.html">Barcelona</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/metropolis-madrid.html">Madrid</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/beauty-of-sevilla.html">Seville</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/jejak-islam-di-spanyol-i-mezquita-ada.html">Cordoba</a>, and<a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/jejak-islam-di-spanyol-ii-alhambra.html"> Granada</a>) to get an idea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Be sure that you already book your hostel and transportation before take off. Here are some important links:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u2:p>- Book hostel <a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/">here</a>. You can compare each hostel and choose one based on your budget. You have to have a credit card to book, for confirmation.</u2:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u2:p>- For transportation between cities, you can choose whether use train or bus, based on your schedule and time availability. I used bus last time. You can try this links: <a href="http://www.socibus.es/index.html">Socibus</a> and <a href="http://www.alsa.es/portal/site/Alsa">ALSA</a>. </u2:p></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><u2:p>Have a nice preparation and trip to Spain.. </u2:p></span></div>Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-7179340211767077462010-04-01T23:30:00.000-07:002010-04-03T14:53:07.671-07:00Classical music concert live, first ever!Well, finally this night (01/04/2010) I watched live classical music concert at <b><a href="http://www.glocke.de/index.php?nav=1&sub1=0&sub2=0&menu_id=19">Die Glocke</a></b>, with friends who are studying in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bremen</st1:place></st1:state>. Since this is the first time for me, I asked and searched what is the ethic when watching a concert of classical music, if its allowed to bring food, what about camera, and there are still many others "stupid" questions.<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Classical music concert was completed by the Europa Chor Akademie. How wonderful, I could listen to the harmonization of the violin, flute, and various other orchestra musical instruments, as well as soprano, alto tenor bass voice and the compactness of the choir, directly. Ticket prices range from 7 EURO (students like me) to 40 euros.<br />
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Before entering into the hall, bags and jackets is deposited by paying as much as 1:50 euros. I asked the guard, if I can bring a camera inside, hiks was not allowed. Well compelled no documentation, I muttered in my heart. After that we headed to the entrance hall and show tickets, and upon entering the hall was already very full. We are in the very back row. But, frankly most comfortable position like this, because it could look wider, and need not worry if there is a sound system if the voice did not sound as Die Glocke is one of music's most famous buildings across <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>. And suddenly ...</div><div class="MsoNormal">Klappe! Suddenly everyone in the back row directly leads to a rather loud voice and "rude". Apparently an old man impatient to hear people whispering around him, because the concert was going on start ... Well apparently there are also people like this in German… human beings ..!</div><div class="MsoNormal">Sharp at 20:00, the concert had begun. Music by music shown up until 21:10. During the concert, all eyes were on the stage, with no sound and movement. We were so quiet and serious listen the music. Only at the turn track, the new seating position is replaced. The atmosphere is very quiet; just a little movement would have sounded.</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">After the concert lasted an hour there was a break for 20 minutes. Well this time I used to take some food in my bag which had been deposited. I also took the camera. I am just desperate, who knows I have the opportunity to take photos.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxASXYcz9uXs6VDCZpSGm4MtF8js5RTUtySA7KpaDnutBj4NY_wRqE94gM3lzQ5BzoQDfztiERm05toQBcNCuBjl6w-_BCMGu_gFZXuMtaZxHMDDBNQN77kYSPpgdwCo-ydIfwihI0oI/s1600/IMG_5469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxASXYcz9uXs6VDCZpSGm4MtF8js5RTUtySA7KpaDnutBj4NY_wRqE94gM3lzQ5BzoQDfztiERm05toQBcNCuBjl6w-_BCMGu_gFZXuMtaZxHMDDBNQN77kYSPpgdwCo-ydIfwihI0oI/s320/IMG_5469.jpg" /></a></div>The bell sounded two times means the entire audience was required to enter into the hall again. Music and music is played back. I just realized, it appears that each finished one song, the applause was not always there. Sometimes, the sign of the gap between music "quite long", or when the Conductor turned toward the audience. In between performances, finally I can "steal" a few photos, and of course I am very satisfied!<br />
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Exactly ten minutes before eleven o'clock, the concert ended. We also rushed to take our goods which deposited. Then I, Adrian, and Ucup, went back to the Hall just for taking pictures above the balcony (which may be provided for a ticket 40 euros). And yes, the view from here is incredible! Maybe next time with my wife, sounds good :)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">At 23:06, Bus 24 direction Rablinghausen brings me back to the house, with a stomach that has been grumbling and I hope there is stock of "instant noodles" in my room ...</span></div></div>Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-40038667774314035552010-03-31T01:05:00.001-07:002010-04-01T08:59:05.292-07:00It's all about Mona Lisa's Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90yAv1Mp2GXkCT47G1pzbrhgpRcHzjCwjT8kd0-7Ffc_uEZInHa4V5BJ5OXxVXLYfrMsiBnFLEjI7KdDQM4nsPf_KlcDwULKK3_QBTNSgvSQrsjMaFk3OH_RBQYUSYOt7WvZuu3fxVo0/s1600/mona-lisa2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90yAv1Mp2GXkCT47G1pzbrhgpRcHzjCwjT8kd0-7Ffc_uEZInHa4V5BJ5OXxVXLYfrMsiBnFLEjI7KdDQM4nsPf_KlcDwULKK3_QBTNSgvSQrsjMaFk3OH_RBQYUSYOt7WvZuu3fxVo0/s320/mona-lisa2.jpg" /></a></div>Tourist attraction that became the target of every Paris’ traveler than the Eiffel tower is the Musée du Louvre. Including me and my family. We had a chance to explore this museum on October 2009. This building is the largest national museums in France, and is also the most visited museums in the world. We had to buy a <i><b>ticket</b></i> for <i><b>9 Euro</b></i> to explore the contents of the museum and its valid for 3 hours. The museum is divided into three wings: Denon, Sully and Richelieu. Therefore, I am wondering that three hours of actual time given was not possible to explore the entire contents of this museum.<br />
The museum is located in the former Palace of the Louvre was built in the late 12th century by King Philip II. The museum officially opened on August 10, 1793 with a display of new paintings as many as 537. It is said that this museum was once called the Musee Napoleon, when in the leadership of Napoleon. Currently, nearly 35,000 materials exhibited. It's incredible!<br />
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Of the many objects on display, there is one of the most widely noticed by visitors and have to wait long to be the most forward position. Yes, the famous painting Mona Lisa. The painting is in the Denon Wing 1st Floor Room 6. So make sure if we go to the Louvre to come here first, and then go to another place.<br />
Mona Lisa is the wife of Francesco del Giocondo, so he was also known as La Gioconda or La Joconde. Oil painting from a master Leonardo da Vinci was created in the 16th century. And no doubt, this painting is probably the most famous of all time. But apparently, the Mona Lisa was not known until the mid-19th century until the artist finally emerged from symbolic movement began to appreciate it, and linking their ideas about feminine mystique. And this painting is the more famous when it was stolen on August 21, 1911. Mona Lisa has survived for more than 500 years, and an international commission was held in 1952 noted that the painting extraordinary oversight for the sake of preservation. Therefore, the Mona Lisa at the museum is already in the frame well and is very high maintenance.<br />
So, do not miss seeing "a miracle smiles" from this world when visiting Paris.Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-6153735558727236272010-03-24T13:59:00.000-07:002010-03-31T09:22:02.556-07:00Tips to the Alhambra<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSF0Bby_xLXqDlf625yq6WUiZE_HP187SkGXwyM_sV0WICXfMTJe2xqS23KXaIj5fx-Dd1diF2wkBqcCMue_hjLZ9WsIV2jKu6GFyB0-_MUp6V7BP1gKL9rnD0XX0XVPqAOzxpnmdr6k/s1600/IMG_2985+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSF0Bby_xLXqDlf625yq6WUiZE_HP187SkGXwyM_sV0WICXfMTJe2xqS23KXaIj5fx-Dd1diF2wkBqcCMue_hjLZ9WsIV2jKu6GFyB0-_MUp6V7BP1gKL9rnD0XX0XVPqAOzxpnmdr6k/s320/IMG_2985+copy.jpg" /></a></div><br />
At the end of last year 2009, my friends and I had a "close year" holiday in Spain (see my stories of <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/metropolis-madrid.html">Madrid</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/beauty-of-sevilla.html">Seville</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/jejak-islam-di-spanyol-i-mezquita-ada.html">Cordoba</a>, <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/01/jejak-islam-di-spanyol-ii-alhambra.html">Alhambra-Granada</a>, and <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/03/metropolis-madrid-and-barcelona.html">Barcelona</a>) . For this time, I share some tips and tricks that can be carried out before and during a visit at the Alhambra, the famous one in Spain. I hope this can be useful for you all.<br />
<ul><li>Tickets cost EUR 13 applies to all, there are actually a special discount students under 30 years old, but there is a special price for student, however there I could not apply this, because 'perhaps' only for Spain student.</li>
<li>If you do not have time to book online at <a href="http://www.alhambra.org/">Alhambra official website</a>, try to come as early as possible, at least one hour before the ticket locket open (the locket open at 8:00), because if not, will get stuck with a very long queue, and will likely not get a quota in that day because the quota was exhausted visitor tickets, especially on Sundays or public holidays. <br />
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<li>Select hostel is close to the Alhambra, so it is not difficult to arrive early to the ticket booth.</li>
<li>With a quota to enter Nasrid Palace in the morning, so we photographed parts of Alhambra freely , without knickknacks passing people hehehe ..</li>
<li>In addition, we could stay longer in the Nasrid Palace. I got to be around two turns in order to satisfy curiosity and photographs that have not been photographed. Because we could not get in here again, after the exit.</li>
<li>There are some parts of the Alhambra complex. Starting from Nasrid Palace (this is approximately 800 meters from the entrance, and only this place is applied a time control, so the tickets can watch the shift in time allocation). After that there are parks along to the Generalife. Before you go out do not forget to go to Charles and the Alcazaba Palace.</li>
<li>Do not buy souvenirs at the Alhambra ticket counter or in front of the Alhambra. A few shops near the slopes offer cheaper prices and varied. </li>
<li>Do not forget to try the tuna boquette for only 2.50 EUR with a large portion, which is located near the Hostel Dona Lupe. </li>
<li>Read the history of Alhambra before visiting, so it can fit into all of the imagination.</li>
<li>Do not forget to bring lunch, at least snacks, chocolates, etc., along with beverages.</li>
<li>Last but least, Do not forget to battery charges. Bring a spare memory card and battery. </li>
</ul>So guys, don't forget to share your memories here after you visited Alhambra..<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Yup, that's the motto of the <a href="http://www.isic.org/home.aspx" target="_blank">ISIC = International Student Identity Card</a>. Finally, yesterday I was able to get it with a cost of 12 EURO, at the <a href="http://www.asta.uni-bremen.de/?page_id=206">Asta Uni-Bremen</a>. Requirements are very easy, just need a 3x4 passport photo and show a valid student card and imatrikulasi numbers, and also passport. ISIC is especially for full-time students. ISIC published per academic year, with a validity period of 16 months from September until December the following year. Now I have a valid ISIC until December 2010.<br />
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This card is valid internationally in 120 countries, and so far has more 4.5 million card holders. Procurement cards are supported by organizations such as <a href="http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/" target="_blank">UNESCO</a>, the Council of Europe and the Nation-Cultural Community Andean nations. The card is also recognized by universities, academic institutions, student organizations, national governments and ministries of education around the world.<br />
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Well, why do I suddenly care of this card? Because by having ISIC then I'll get a plane ticket discount at <a href="http://skyways.de/" target="_blank">skyways</a>. Understandably, I plan on going home this year, so trying to find tickets as cheaply as possible. Thanks to Yonathan who gave the information.Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-37380414809482581682010-02-06T14:31:00.000-08:002010-04-01T00:20:37.932-07:00Bremer Karneval 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-543 alignleft" height="300" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_4904.jpg?w=200" title="IMG_4904" width="200" /></div><br />
Again, this year (06.02.2010) I experienced Bremer Carnival for the second times. Struggle with the cold weather around zero, I took some photograph. Different with Last year's motto “Rot” or all about red, the motto of this year “Land Unter” is derived from associations around the precious element of water. It appears to us in colorful, mysterious underwater worlds, in fabulous water forms in the fabled city of Atlantis, in riveting stories of sunken treasure ships, or the giants of the sea. <br />
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SO, let’s enjoy the underwater Bremer Karneval…Here is some of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=144894&id=539888430&l=167acf69f8" target="_blank">my shots</a>...Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-44416913164317343352010-01-17T13:24:00.000-08:002010-04-01T09:06:42.233-07:00The Gaudi Barcelona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0rqUo2B5tbMUvKvoNDDArr2PtKrnOBTXwgeBCdyT45fuG_RT8uvZqU60L-jMGDbLZiVTjhr61AntiTiZU9h6yWF4QBAwE0ajvu3JNEQ7-zngALVBNhIqq20oXaXe_deEJrmFXLk0CtA/s1600/IMG_4427_5_6+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0rqUo2B5tbMUvKvoNDDArr2PtKrnOBTXwgeBCdyT45fuG_RT8uvZqU60L-jMGDbLZiVTjhr61AntiTiZU9h6yWF4QBAwE0ajvu3JNEQ7-zngALVBNhIqq20oXaXe_deEJrmFXLk0CtA/s320/IMG_4427_5_6+copy.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>-Park Güell-</b></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Spain 5</b></span> <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">28.-29.12.2009</span> - To close the trip, Barcelona became our target. We are very pleased to explore the city that is synonymous with Gaudi. There are many popular places in Barcelona. Hostel where we had to stay right in the street Rambla de Catalunya. The hostel is right in the middle of the city and located near the Plaza de Catalunya. Even more astonishing was about the hostel rates, we payed for only 8 euros per night. After checking in, we immediately walk to the Plaça de Catalunya.<br />
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The next day, we started our trip by visiting the headquarters of FC Barcelona "Camp Nou". Finally able to see this magnificent stadium. In addition, we bought some souvenirs typical of FC Barcelona at the store within this area.We continued the exploration of this city at Park Güell, one of Gaudi's greatest work. After being here, we continued our journey to La Sagrada Família, Gaudi's masterpiece one legacy which is still built today. On this occasion, we did not get into this monument, the ticket is about EURO 8-16. Many peoples said not worth to enter it.<br />
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The trip is not complete before set foot on La Rambla. The most famous street in Barcelona. Here, many artists found in the streets and also a variety of souvenirs on sale in this area. At the end of the street of La Rambla, there is a Statue of Christopher Columbus, overlooking the Mediterranean sea. In this area, there is a bridge called "Ramla de Mar" and the old port "Port Vell". Tourists are very spoiled here.<br />
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The next day, we enjoyed the beauty of the city of Barcelona from Montjuic Plaça Espanya. Places in these hills, has been designed in such a way as to facilitate the tourists. There are several escalators on the side of the road. At its peak, there are number "street artists" who are ready to entertain. In the evening, we enjoyed the beauty of decorative lights on the walls of the building "Torre Agbar", very unusual.<br />
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Alhamdulillah, finally I could see directly the masterpieces of Gaudi in Barcelona. Speaking of Barcelona, it is speaking about Gaudi. Well, enjoy the pictures from Barcelona <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=138068&id=539888430&l=829eb86945">here</a>. The next day on 30.12.2009 fly back to Bremen. Home sweet home.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>- Flying back home with Ryan Air -</b> </div><br />
I agree with the song from Faris RM "Barcelona" and became the theme song over here:) .. So enjoy the song!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <b> -Alcazaba, former military complex-</b></div><br />
Entering the Alhambra area seemed to be in paradise and brought us to feel the triumph of Islam in the past. Alhambra monument complex consists of several parts, which Charles V Palace, Medina, Alcazaba, Rauda, Nasrid Palace and Generalife, which covers an area of approximately 142,000 square meters. Before entering the Nasrid Palace, we have seen the building of Charles V Palace was built in 1533 after the city of Granada was taken by the Catholic King in 1492. In the opposite, there is Alcazaba fortress and royal military training camp. But to save time, we just continue directly to Nasrid Palace, as the favorite one, and also there is a time <br />
<a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Nasrid Palace is a palace complex for the residence of the kings of Granada, and is the biggest attraction of the Alhambra complex as a whole. Its construction was started by the founder of the dynasty Alhamar in the thirteenth century, although the buildings that survived until now are generally derived from the fourteenth century. For the whole object of the Alhambra, just in Nasrid Palace was given a schedule entry, to anticipate many visitors in the palace. Once we get in, we can stay as long as we want. <br />
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</div>Alhambra walls full of ornate calligraphy. There are also poems by three poets of Granada Court, namely Ibn al-Yayyab (1274-1349), Ibn al-Jatib (1313-1375) and Ibn Zamrak (1333-1393), secretary of the embassy of the kingdom and the prime minister. Among them, Ibn Zamrak regarded as the most brilliant of the poets of the Alhambra. Some photos below show us: <br />
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Let me talk a little bit story about Alhambra, which I summarized from www.alhambra.org and Wikipedia. Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex built in the mid-13th century by the Umayyad dynasty in Al-Andalus, which was in the hill city of Granada, now in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Alhambra is not only a former palace building kings of Islam, but the historical evidence of Islamic civilization.<br />
Alhambra comes from the Arabic, which literally means "red", or complete the form is Calat Alhambra means "red castle", which reflects the color of red clay from the castle for building materials was made. Although the actual building of the Alhambra originally painted white, but now the building looks right now is red.<br />
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Last is the Generalife, a relaxed place to play and stay calm cool for the kings. This place is built with a garden and fountain. Origin of the word from the Generalife is from Arabic, namely al-Arif Yanat means garden architect. Which is a symbol that the creations in this world is from God as the architect and creator of the universe.<br />
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After explore Alhambra and Generalife for about 5-6 hours. We checked out from the hostel, but before that I bought some souvenirs. Then, we continue explore the Albaycin village until night before heading to Barcelona with bus. I will tell the story about Albaycin soon...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>-My friends and I, in the Generalife-</b></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Facts:</b></span><br />
Bus = 1.24 EUR per trip<br />
Alhambra ticket = 13 EUR<br />
Fish baguette = 2.40 EUR<br />
Bus ALSA Granada to Barcelona = 68.65 EUR<br />
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Well, I shared some tips about this <a href="http://travelingismymiddlename.blogspot.com/2010/03/tips-to-alhambra.html">here</a>. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Adios!!!!</b></span>Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-89735531399274915152010-01-05T14:45:00.000-08:002010-03-31T15:31:42.917-07:00Mezquita - the Church in the Mosque<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Spain 3</b></span> <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">26.12.2009</span>- We departed to Cordoba at 07.30 in the morning, and arrived around 10. We took bus directly In the Andalusia region of southern Spain, still can be found the remnants of the Islamic civilization that once ruled, for example in the Córdoba region.<br />
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In the eighth century, the Great Mosque of Córdoba (the Mezquita), which is now also known as the Roman Catholic Cathedral, the architectural pride of Muslims in western countries at that time. This mosque was built above ground after the church of St. Vincent's purchased from the local Christian community before destroyed. Being the most remarkable monuments of the Umayyad dynasty, where the capital of Al-Andalusia was in Cordoba.<br />
<a name='more'></a>This building not only functioned as a religious center, but also a manifestation of social, cultural and political. After "Reconquista" (the takeover of power from Muslim to Christianity) in Spain, the mosque was turned into a church, a Gothic cathedral adding to the middle of the building. Currently the entire building the mosque was used for the Cathedral of the diocese of Córdoba in Spain.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Facts:</b></span><br />
Bus = 1.10 EUR per trip<br />
Ticket Mezquita = 8 EUR<br />
Bus ALSA Cordoba to Granada = 12.52 EUR<br />
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Enjoy the pictures <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=134399&id=539888430&l=6bdb356e1c">here</a>.Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-73881092024620906692010-01-01T13:05:00.000-08:002010-04-01T04:29:13.580-07:00the beauty of Sevilla<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Spain 2 </b></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">25.-26.12.2009</span>- We arrived in the midnight, therefore we shared taxi (for five peoples). Here we stay in Andi's apartment. Our friend who formerly study in Bremen. Sevilla (read: seβiʎa), which has more than 2000 years old is a city of art, culture, and financial which is located in southern Spain, and cleaved by the River Guadalquivir. Residents of the city known as Sevillanos (feminine form: Sevillanas) or Hispalenses.<br />
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This city was once a vital center of Muslims of Andalusia, under the rule of the Umayyad caliph. Fall into the hands of the Christian king Ferdinand III in 1248. Some important monument in Seville is the Cathedral of Seville was built in 1401-1519, which was once a mosque. Cathedral reused some columns and elements from the mosque, and most notably the Giralda, originally a minaret, converted into a bell tower.<br />
Another monument is the tower of Torre del Oro, The University of Seville which has stood since the 18th century, the Plaza de España was built in 1929.<br />
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From here also came from a typical Flamenco dance. There is also a bridge of El Puente de Isabel II on the river Guadalquivir and building the 'Adriatica' (1914-1922). The city is very comfortable and clean. Although not classified as a metropolitan city, the city is already built metro subway. Along the way there are citrus fruit crops and become an attraction itself.<br />
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Unfortunately, no opportunity to enter the Alcazar, because it coincided Date December 25 ..After walking and walking, we end up at Mama Terra, a Pakistan kebab restaurant, and its Halal. Then we continue our journey to photograph Sevilla by the night.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Facts:</b></span><br />
Local Metro = 0.70 EUR per trip (use refilled card!)<br />
mama terra food = about 3-5 EUR <br />
Bus ALSA Sevilla - Cordoba = 10.36 EUR<br />
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Well, enjoy Sevilla trough <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=134858&id=539888430&l=324a360338">my pictures</a>!Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-32365567498210201292010-01-01T00:53:00.000-08:002010-03-31T14:52:21.604-07:00The Metropolis - Madrid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Spain 1 </b></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">23.-24.12.2009</span> - We were flying about 2.5 hours (13:05 - 15.25) with the cheapest flight "Ryan Air" from Bremen to Girona Barcelona. Once we arrived in Girona, we directly go to shuttle bus and bought return ticket cost 20 euro. From Girona to Barcelona Nord station takes about 1.5 hours. Before continue our travel, we bought some food at Turkey shop. Then take a time to see La Sagranada Familia by walking. Take some photos and then back to the bus station.<br />
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Sol is the main station, and it is hub with almost all metro. Here we can also start to walk to see many touristic building. But, we were less fortunate because the weather was not supported. The rain was very heavy, restricting our exploration. Like many other metropolitan city, Madrid is full of high buildings.<br />
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At 13:00, we take metro no.1 from Sol with direction Valdecarros, we stop at Pacifico and take metro No.6 stop at Mendez Alvaro. Here is the bus station, the bus will take us to Sevilla.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Facts:</b></span><br />
Bus Girona - Barcelona = 20EUR for return<br />
Metro ticket in Madrid = 1 day 5.2 EUR (special for tourist)<br />
Bus ALSA Barcelona - Madrid = 28.18 EUR<br />
Bus Socibus Madrid - Seville = 19.4 EUR<br />
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See the pictures <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=138068&id=539888430&l=829eb86945">here</a>.Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-52429608634470799692009-12-12T13:27:00.000-08:002010-03-31T12:11:55.511-07:00Flea markt in Germany<a href="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_0651-copy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-499" height="300" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_0651-copy.jpg?w=200" title="Flohmarkt (c) Hawis Madduppa 2009" width="200" /></a>Saturday and Sunday is a very exciting time in Germany. Not because of the festivals or free concerts, but this weekly event has sucked most of people "lower middle income" or student (like me) to sneak in a cheap shopping. In Germany called Flohmarkt, or as in Indonesia might be interpreted "<i>pasar loak</i>", or in the United States called "garage sale". This type of market has a lot in various cities in the world, but in different terms and traditions. So, if you have time when visit some cities in Germany, just keep your eyes on this.<br />
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According to Wikipedia, mention that the term of this market is still much debated. According to the book "<i>Word and Phrase Origins</i>", the term comes from "Vallie Market" of Manhattan. However, some others saying that came from a flea market in rural areas of Paris which run since the late 17th century. While in Germany the term is derived from the last king Kleidergaben..<br />
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Western-style flea market, selling various used goods whose price is very cheap. Goods sold are also very varied, from children's toys, housewares, electronics, and carpentry tools. In addition, we can bargain here. This flea market is usually held in the open area, but in some places in the hall or building. <br />
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Traditional flea market is often organized by voluntary associations or specially formed working groups in each community. Some very famous flea market in Germany because of including the largest, longest and oldest, for example, flea markets of Berlin, Frankfurt (I've been here!), Bonn, Munich, Bremen (I live here :) ) and Hanover.<br />
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So, if you need something cheap while in vacation, just come to flohmarkt.Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-24189314060501045192009-11-29T16:23:00.000-08:002010-03-31T15:45:25.749-07:00The Palace of Versailles - France<a href="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_9151.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-469" height="300" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_9151.jpg?w=200" title="The Palace of Versailles (c) Hawis Madduppa 2009" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paris 5</b></span> - We were heading Palace of Versailles, or usually called the Château de Versailles. Actually, initially I was not too interested to get here, because we have to travel out about 45 minutes from the City of Paris. But, one of my friend really recommended this place. So, we just take the chance. But, suddenly just feel terrible when we arrived we have to joint into the very long queue.<br />
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After making the long line, we paid the tickets costs13.50 EUR per person (my son is free). There is also a ticket to enter the park (costs about 8 EUR), but we decided to enter only the palace. They provide headsets which explain detailed information, but we did not take it. Because I have to carry my son since stroller can not get in.<br />
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Once entered, my assumption proved wrong, this palace is very very very interesting. Does not stop me chuckle amazed at the grandeur of the building, which frankly is beyond my reasoning. The Château de Versailles was indeed included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site aka the world's cultural heritage. Again, how lucky us!<br />
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It was nice to feel the luxury and splendor of the kings of France. Starting from the reading room, the king and queen beds, fireplaces, halls for meetings. All sizes are Big and Beautiful. And the most striking again, a meeting/dancing hall was directly confronted with the views of the park, which is already in design with beautiful ... Again wondering, how much does it costs to build this palace.<br />
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It turned out that the palace of Versailles has been given permission in order to producing film, one of the most recent was Marie Antoinette. The film was released in 2006 starring Kirsten Dunst. Hmm .. so I really want to watch this movie again ...<br />
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After touring, of course, very tired but I am certainly very happy.Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-82197955318472238672009-11-29T15:13:00.000-08:002010-04-02T11:23:56.700-07:00Musée du Louvre - Paris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_9313-copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-461" height="200" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_9313-copy.jpg?w=300" title="Musée du Louvre (c) Hawis Madduppa 2009" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paris 4 </b></span>- We visited Musée du Louvre. We bought daily ticket called Mobilis Ticket Zone 1-4 costs 9.60 EURO per person, in the locket. Then we used Metro M4 direction Porte de Clignancourt, stop at the Chatelet Station then take M1 direction La Defense and stop at Palais Royal Musee du Louvre station. The second place that became our target in Paris is the . This building is the largest national museums in France, and is also the most visited museums in the world. Hmmm .. How lucky!<br />
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To explore the contents of this "pyramid museum", we had to buy a ticket for 9 EUR, and is valid for 3 hours. The museum is divided into three wings, Denon, Sully and Richelieu. So really not enough time with just three hours hehehe ..But, we have no worries, we already have a note what to visit.<br />
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The most impressive is the museum which located in the former Palace of the Louvre was built in the late 12th century by King Philip II. The museum officially opened on August 10, 1793 with a display around 537 paintings. Today, nearly 35.000 display materials. Incredible!<br />
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Of the many objects on display, there is one of the most attractive to visitors and have to wait long to be the most forward position. Yes, the famous painting "Mona Lisa". The painting is in the Denon Wing 1st Floor Room 6. <br />
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Although many people crammed, fortunately we were wrong entry point and not too taken by officers because we brought the stroller. So, please not jealous to see my picture below...<br />
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Menara yang setinggi 324 meter ini dinamai sesuai dengan nama disainernya Gustave Eiffel merupakan icon Negara Perancis, dan termasuk menara yang sangat dikenali di dunia. Tak heran jutaan pengunjung setiap tahunnya dating ke Paris hanya untuk melihat kemegahan Eiffel. Bayangkan, sudah lebih 200 juta orang mengunjunginya sejak tahun 1889. Tak heran pula banyak dijumpai replikanya yang tersebar di seluruh dunia. Sebut saja Las Vegas-Amerika Serikat, Tanducheng-China, Satteldorf-Jerman, dan Pariz village-Russia. Dulunya, menara ini dibangun sebagai gerbang masuk pada pameran dunia pada tahun 1889.<br />
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Menara ini mempunyai tiga level, dan dikenai tiket jika akan naik kesana. Hmm..karena tripnya bersama keluarga dan istri saya takut akan ketinggian, kegiatan ini diurungkan untuk dilakukan.<br />
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Yang menarik juga, pada malam hari, struktur baja ini akan berhiaskan lampu pada malam hari. Lampu-lampu di disain sesuai dengan event yang ada di Paris. Saat kami disana, lampunya merah dan putih, indah sekali. Ini mungkin menyambut kita yang dari Indonesia *hahahaha…ini boong*. Nah foto kami di bawah ini diambil dari Palais de Chailiot..<br />
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Monumen yang setinggi 49.5 m ini di disain oleh Jean Chalgrin pada tahun 1806. Sayangnya gak bisa lama-lama disini, kita hanya menikmatinya beberapa saat sambil melihat-lihat atraksi jalanan yang dilakukan oleh sekelompok anak muda, soalnya Eiffel dah menunggu.Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-40207646928690242792009-11-28T01:27:00.000-08:002010-03-31T15:42:39.134-07:00Basilique du Sacré-Cœur<a href="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_8877-copy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-475" height="300" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_8877-copy.jpg?w=200" title="Hawis' family @ Basilique du Sacré-Cœur" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paris 1</b></span> - Hari pertama langsung menuju ke Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Basilika ini merupakan salah satu landmark kota Paris, yang didedikasikan untuk Jesus, yang selesai di bangun tahun 1914. Basilique du Sacré-Cœur terletak di puncak bukit Montmartre, titik tertinggi di kota Paris. Disini ada fasilitas lift, jadi pengunjung tidak perlu menyusuri dan menapaki tangga bukit setinggi 130 meter. Tapi hari itu kita hanya menikmati basilica ini dari bawah. Untuk menikmati keindahan ini tidak dipungut bayaran alias gratis.<br />
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Disepanjang jalan menuju basilica ini dipinggirannya banyak jualan souvenir dan berbagai baju dan pernak pernik Paris dan pastinya harganya terjangkau. Terus terang ini mengingatkan jalanan yang biasa kita temui di daerah stasiun dekat Bogor yang banyak menjual pernak pernik dengan harga yang murah. Tapi sebaiknya untuk membeli gantungan kunci, mending belinya di daerah Concorde yang dekat menara Eiffel, disitu jualnya murah banget, dengan 1 EUR bisa dapat 5 gantungan kuncil Eiffel, kalo di Basilica Cuma dapat 3. Murah kan!!! Karena ini tempat pertama yang kita kunjungi di Paris, jadi kebanyakan kita hanya surveu harga disini. Nah setelah sarapan dan berfoto-foto disini, kita langsung menuju Arc de Triomphe…Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-46010594890056741252009-11-10T18:36:00.000-08:002010-03-31T09:23:46.589-07:00Persiapan liburan keluarga di Eropa<a href="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/2995920258_d1566318ef_o.jpg?w=300" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2995920258_d1566318ef_o" border="0" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-452" height="225" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/2995920258_d1566318ef_o.jpg?w=300" title="2995920258_d1566318ef_o" width="300" /></a>Alhamdulilah setelah urusan tetek bengek undangan dan visa selesai, sekarang saatnya mengatur jadwal perjalanan. Mulai dari transport, hotel dan tentunya objek wisata yang mau dikunjungi di setiap kota. Tahun ini kita mengunjungi kota Cologne (Germany), Paris (Perancis), Amsterdam (Netherlands), dan Berlin (Germany). Kalo Bremen dan sekitarnya gak perlu dihitung hehehe.. Liburan kali ini sangat special karena akan bersama anak dan istri. Makanya persiapannya juga harus matang dan harus senyaman mungkin. Dengan bermodal tanya sana dan sini, serta pengalaman teman-teman (khususnya Desti, yg kebetulan banget karna dia juga berlibur bersama keluarga di Paris, dan bikin Note yang super duper lengkap), akhirnya jadi juga jadwal perjalanan versi saya hehehe..<br />
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Waktu pemesanan masih sebulan dari waktu liburan (saya pesannya pas awal bulan September, untuk liburan bulan Oktober). Jadi kemungkinan besar masih dapat tiket-tiket yg diskon. Untungnya juga semuanya bias dipesan online dan pastinya membutuhkan kartu kredit sebagai prasyarat pemesanan. Dan kebetulan juga kartu kredit saya jadi pas awal bulan September. Jadinya bias langsung pesan tiket yang jauh hari sebelumnya sudah saya tandain. Berikut ini saya paparin yah hasil perburuannya..<br />
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Karena kita memutuskan untuk naik kereta, makanya mencari lokasi transit yang enak. Menuju Paris, ada kereta yang namanya Thalys. Kereta ini menghubungkan Jerman (Cologne), Belgia (Brussel), dan Belanda (Amsterdam). Nah sekalian kan menuju Cologne, karena kota ini menurut saya kota yang musti dikunjungi juga. Ada dua situs yang paling berguna dan saya pakai untuk transportasi: situs resmi <a href="http://www.bahn.de/p/view/index.shtml">DB</a> dan <a href="http://www.thalys.com/">Thalys</a>.<br />
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Tiket kereta dari Bremen-Cologne memakai ICE, dapat harga special juga untuk bertiga plus reservasi tempat duduk tiga orang 53EUR. Dari Cologne ke Paris dengan Thalys kita juga dapat tiket yg termurah 25EUR per orang (Raihan masih gratis hehehe). Bremen-Paris aman!!!<br />
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Dari Paris ke Amsterdam juga masih memakai Thalys. Tapi karna telat memesannya, jadinya dapat tiket yg 52EUR per orang hiks hiks. Ternyata banyak juga yang ke Amsterdam dari Paris. Nah, untuk Amsterdam ke Bremen, saya make ICE lagi, karna lebih boros kalo harus ke Cologne lagi dengan Thalys. Tiketnya 82 EUR untuk berdua (raihan masih gratis) udah sama reservasi tempat duduk. O iya, kalo jalan bersama keluarga, saya sarankan untuk memesan tempat duduk, jadi gak perlu repot2 di dalam kereta jalan sana sini mencari yang kosong, plus bawa koper dan stroller, pasti repot kan hehehe..Paris-Amsterdam-Bremen amannn!!!!<br />
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Nah yang terakhir yg dibooking online yg ke Berlin, alhamdulilah masih dapat yang murah 106 EUR PP untuk berdua pake ICE…. Transport amannnn!!! Tinggal transport dalam kota, tapi itu on the spot aja (hmm nanti dibahas juga deh secara terpisah..)<br />
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Nah karena liburan bersama keluarga gak mungkin dong cari yg hostel. Di Eropa umumnya anak2 mudah pasti nginapnya di hostel, sesuai dengan koceknya lah, sekitar 10-30 EUR semalam (ini nanti aja ngebahasnya hehehe). Jadinya, saya cari hotel tapi masih dalam harga yang manusiawi hehehe.. Ada beberapa situs yang sempat ditelusuri, tapi saya rekomendasi yang satu ini nih <a href="http://www.venere.com/">www.venere.com</a>, udah teruji murah dan valid. Nah perlunya kartu kredit disini, karna pas booking harus memasukan data2 itu sebagai tanda reservasi. Sebenarnya pembayaran hotel gak bakal di charge di kartu kredit kita, hanya sebagai jaminan aja kalo2 kita gak muncul. Saya membayar cash langsung ke hotelnya pada saat check in.<br />
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Akhirnya hotel di Paris – Amsterdam – Berlin sudah terpesan semuanya. Di Paris dapatnya 55 EUR per malam untuk double di <a href="http://www.hotel-terrasse-paris.federal-hotel.com/page_en_1.html">Hotel De la Terrasse</a> . Kita menginap 3 malam 4 hari. Hotel di Amsterdam rata-rata sangat mahal, tapi untungnya pas online booking ada hotel bintang tiga <a href="http://www.hemhotels.nl/en/index.html">HEM Amsterdam</a> yang lagi murah karena diskon (mungkin udah selesai peak season). Di sini kita juga menghabiskan 3 malam 4 hari. Harga per malam jadi 54 EUR, lebih murah dibandingkan di Paris. Terakhir di Berlin kita dapatnya di <a href="http://www.hotelaltefeuerwache.de/">Hotel Alte Feuerwache</a> dengan harga per malam 49 EUR. Kita disini hanya satu malam.. Alhamdulilah semua hotel sudah dipesan…legaa banget…<br />
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Setelah transport dan akomodasi OK, sasaran objek wisata di tiap kota langsung saya pantau di Google Earth. Yang paling banyak fotonya, pasti lokasi tersebut menarik hehehe…<br />
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Alhamdulilah apa yang sudah disusun ini sudah kami jalani kemarin pas Oktober 2009. Benar juga kata pepatah bahwa perencanaan yang matang adalah setengah dari keberhasilan hehehehe.. Liputan untuk masing-masing kota akan saya bahas kemudian yah….<br />
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image source: http://flickr.com/photos/stefo/2995920258/Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-48711727029035097062009-10-05T14:30:00.000-07:002010-03-23T16:56:03.942-07:00Mitfahrgelegenheit = setiket tanpa kenal!<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-449" title="8edaa109c2" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/8edaa109c2.jpg" alt="8edaa109c2" width="250" height="155" />Situs ini memfasilitasi para traveler atau pengguna transportasi di Jerman. Karena disini banyak sekali fasilitas untuk bisa pergi bareng dengan hanya satu tiket (umumnya berlima), maka orang-orang yang belum cukup anggotanya, dalam rangka mengirit ongkos, maka mereka menawarkan jalan bareng dengan tiket tersebut.<br />
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Di situs ini, diberikan informasi siapa yang aja yang memberikan ajakan, tujuan kemana, jam berapa, ketemuan dimana, dan tentunya akan patungan harga tiket berapa. Misalnya saja, menggunakan Nierdersachsen ticket (salah satu tiket regional di jerman), maka biasanya mereka akan berbagi 5 atau 6 EUR, karna harga tiket utuh 28 EUR. Sangat menghemat kan.<br />
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Nah saya punya cerita nih, kemarin dalam rangka menjemput anak dan istri, saya mencoba fasilitas ini, dan mengunjungi www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de. Untuk saya sih masih ‘gratis’ karna sudah punya semester ticket dari universitas. Saya masuk ke situs tersebut, dan mendapati daftar orang-orang yang menawarkan tiketnya, sesuai dengan jadwal perjalanan yang saya inginkan. Akhirnya, saya dapat satu orang yang menawarkan 6 EUR per orang dari stasiun besar Hamburg ke stasiun besar Bremen, jam 16.15, dan meeting pointya di Burger King. Perfect!<br />
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Tapi, pas saya sudah di bandara Hamburg, tiba-tiba saya dapat sms dari orang yg punya tiket, katanya dia kecelakaan, jadi tiketnya dikasi ke orang, wahhh jadi mikir, bakal gak jadi menghemat nih. Akhirnya, pas nyampe di stasiun Hamburg, tanpa pikir-pikir lagi, menuju ke mesin tiket untuk membeli tiket seharga 20,80 EUR.<br />
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Tapi untungnya, ternyata ada orang yg menunggu disana, dan langsung nembak nanya ke saya, apa akan ke Bremen, ternyata dia mau ngajakin ‘mitfahr’. Dia langsung bilang 6 EUR per orang dan dia baru dua orang, wah pas banget! Saya langsung ok-in. Sambil nunggu kereta datang, saya bilang mau bayar sekarang, katanya nanti aja di dalam kereta. Ok, setelah di dalam kereta karna gak punya receh 6 EUR, saya kasihlah pecahan 10 EUR, tapi dia gak langsung kasi kembalian 4 EUR, saya pikir mungkin nanti bakal dikasi. karna saya dan istri ribet dengan barang bawaan pas nyampe stasiun Bremen, maka di dalam hati saya pikir, nanti aja pas di luar mintanya, saya percaya banget sama orang Jerman. Tapiii, ternyata oh ternyata, si ibu dan anaknya ini, langsung kabur, meski saya mencoba mengejar, setelah meletakkan barang2.. Jadinya, 4 EUR ku lenyap dah. Yah, tapi gak papalah, anggap sebagai pelajaran, jangan ragu-ragu dan terlalu percaya sama orang.. ;(Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-18480803290930374692009-09-18T15:47:00.000-07:002010-03-23T16:58:10.055-07:00Klimahaus – Bremerhaven<a href="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_8413.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-490" title="Klimahaus (c) Hawis Madduppa 2009" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_8413.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Senang banget bisa menikmati dunia dalam beberapa jam di <a title="Klimahaus" href="http://klimahaus-bremerhaven.eu/" target="_blank">Klimahaus</a>. Pada tanggal 16 September 2009 kemarin, kami dibawa ke tempat ini sebagai rangkaian acara “<a title="PhD meeting" href="http://www.zmt-bremen.de/Binaries/Binary915/PhD_meeting_reefs_2009.pdf" target="_blank"><em>PhD and Postdoc meeting</em></a>” di University of Bremen.<br />
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Uniknya Klimahaus, kita bisa mengitari bumi secara longitude 8 derajat yang dimulai dan diakhiri dari Bremerhaven, Jerman. Biasanya kita mengitari bumi dari timur ke barat, nah sekarang kita dibawa mengelilingi bumi dari utara ke selatan dan balik lagi ke utara. Menjelahi bumi secara longitude artinya menjelejahi kota dengan berbagai cuaca dan tradisi yang berbeda. Dimulai dari Bremerhaven – Jerman, Isenthal – Swiss, Seneghe- Sardinien – Italia, Kanak – Nigeria, Ikenge – Kamerun, Koenigin Maud Land – Antartika, Satitoa - Samoa, Gambel – Alaska, Hallig Langeness – Jerman, dan kembali lagi ke Bremerhaven. Kita dibawa mengelilingi sembilan kota-kota tersebut dengan suhu dan cuaca yang berbeda-beda. Mulai dari cuaca dingin, panas, kutub, tropis, semuanya bisa kita rasakan dalam sehari. Coba aja perhatiin foto globe dibawah ini..<br />
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Lebih dari 100 display yang ditampilkan untuk menarik pengunjung. Nah pas kita masuk, diberikan awal ceritanya dari perjalanan seseorang yang berkeliling dunia dengan arah longitude. Di sepajang perjalanan, si orang ini menceritakan adapt kebiasaan dari kota-kota yang disinggahi. Artinya dia sudah mengalami semuanya.. Pokoknya disetiap tempat sudah ada keterangannya masing-masing. Nah, foto yang saya ambil dibawah ini, salah satu lorong ketika akan pindah ke satu kota ke kota lain, intinya sih melewati ruang dan waktu.. Jadi kita benar-benar dibawa ke kondisi sebenarnya..<br />
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Harga tiket juga sangat bervariasi. Misalnya tiket yang saya pakai, untuk umur dewasa (18 tahun keatas) dikenai tiket seharga 12.50 EUR, dan anak2 dibawah 4 tahun gratis. Terbuka mulai jam 9 pagi sampai jam 7 malam untuk senin sampai dengan jumat, sedangkan akhir pekan atau hari libur dari jam 10 sampai 7 malam.<br />
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Meski baru dibuka secara resmi pada 27 Juni 2009, tapi tempat sudah banyak menarik para wisatawan. Pencetus ide dari terbentuknya Klimahaus adalah Dr. Carlo Petri, Petri & Tiemann GmbH. Mereka menaruh target sebanyak 600,000 pengunjung setiap tahunnya.<br />
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Penasaran? Ayooo coba aja ke Bremerhaven. Lumayan kan bisa merasakan semua musim dari tujuh kota hanya dalam waktu 2-3 jam…Traveling-freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05199537335158863640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327108865766742670.post-5296339854536830212009-08-30T09:03:00.000-07:002010-03-31T09:24:08.172-07:00Road to Visa<img alt="visa (1)" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-435" height="125" src="http://bunghaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/visa-1.jpg" title="visa (1)" width="188" />Mau berbagi pengalaman bagaimana rumitnya mengundang keluarga untuk berkunjung ke Jerman. Karna kebayang betapa susahnya mencari tahu kemarin. Ada beberapa syarat yang harus dipenuhi. Dari sini, saya harus menyediakan dua berkas, undangan resmi dari imigrasi jerman dan undangan pribadi yang disahkan notaris. Karna saya mengundang istri kurang dari tiga bulan masa tinggal, jadinya saya tidak bisa melibatkan DAAD dalam proses undangan.<br />
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<b>Undangan resmi dari Imigrasi Jerman</b><br />
<ul><li>Buat termin alias janji dengan kantor imigrasi (Stadtamt). Kemarin saya mengurusnya di Buerger Service Center karena letaknya di tengah kota. O iya, dimana-mana di Jerman, umumnya harus membuat janji dulu sebelum bertemu, khususnya kantor pemerintahan. Nah kebetulan pas bulan Juli kemarin lagi padat-padatnya, jadi saya harus menunggu dua minggu untuk dapat termin.</li>
<li>Pastikan ditemani sama teman yang jago bahasa jerman pas hari H (maklum bahasa jermanku masih nihil, masih susah nangkapnya, thanks ya Ucup!)., karna umumnya orang Jerman males untuk pake bahasa inggris. meski notabene mereka bekerja di imigrasi, yang tiap hari pasti bertemu orang asing.</li>
<li>Pas hari H, ternyata harus menyetor uang jaminan cash dan pastinya saya gak bawa dan terpaksa harus bikin termin baru. Dua hari kemudian, saya datang lagi dengan membawa uang jaminan dan setelah dicek2 visanya gak memungkinkan mengundang orang. Hiksss.. akhirnya setelah saya ceritakan kalau istri saya sudah akan ke kedubes di jakarta, dia memberikan surat sakti untuk bisa datang kapan saja tanpa melalui termin.</li>
<li>Jadi, Pastikan visa atau ijin tinggal masih berlaku minimal 6 bulan. Karna kemarin visa saya habis pas Oktober dan tidak mungkin untuk memperpanjang saat itu juga, maka saya harus mencari wakil yang mau menjadi pihak pengundang (Terima kasih banyak yah Pak Gery).</li>
<li>Siapkan uang jaminan 1000 EUR per orang ditambah 300 EUR utk orang dewasa dan 200 EURanak kecil. Jadi saya harus menyimpan uang sebesar 2500 EUR (huaaaa banyak bangettt..tabungan langsung mengempis)</li>
<li>Setelah itu mengisi formulir.</li>
<li>Biaya administrasi 30 EUR</li>
<li>Nanti kita dikasi bukti pengembalian jaminan (Ausreisenachweis). Surat ini nanti harus diserahkan pas pengecekan paspor di bandara pada saat tamu sudah mau pulang. Kalo gak, duit jaminan bisa tidak dikembalikan.</li>
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<b>Undangan pribadi</b><br />
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Persyaratan ini baru diketahui setelah istri saya di kedubes jerman di jakarta. Alhasil, hari itu juga saya harus mencari kantor notaris yang tidak perlu membuat termin. Setelah 5 kantor notaris yang dijabangi. Akhirnya dapat juga di daerah domsheide, namanya Werner Hauschildt – Notar in Bremen (Terima kasih banyak kang Yudi dan Mba Dewi yang sudah rela ditelp-telp). Thanks to Herr Hauschildt atas keramah tamahannya. Prosesnya juga tidak terlalu rumit. Hanya dalam setengah jam sudah jadi.<br />
<ul><li>Surat undangan pribadi ini sudah harus jadi (inggris atau jerman) dalam satu lembar. Karna kalo belum atau masih konsep, mereka minta charge lagi kalo harus mengedit.</li>
<li>Surat sebaiknya sudah di print dan difotokopi minimal dua lembar</li>
<li>Membawa paspor</li>
<li>Biaya yang harus saya bayar sebesar 13 EUR.</li>
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Nah, kalau untuk urusan di Indonesia istri saya sudah mengulas abis <a href="http://atisah149.multiply.com/journal/item/53/Visa_oh_Visa..." title="Amnah's blog">disini</a>. Sudah dibahas super duper lengkap. Alhamdulilah segala urusan untuk per-visa-an sudah beres. Dan tanggal 28 Agustus kemarin visanya sudah diapprove. Prosesnya cukup memakan waktu, pikiran, tenaga, emosi dan biaya.<br />
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Mudah-mudahan bermanfaat yah..<br />
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