Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
What to see in Paris and how? Check this out!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Classical music concert live, first ever!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Well, finally this night (01/04/2010) I watched live classical music concert at Die Glocke, with friends who are studying in
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.
It's all about Mona Lisa's Smile
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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 ticket for 9 Euro 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.
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!
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!
Bremer Karneval 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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.
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.
The Gaudi Barcelona
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Spain 5 28.-29.12.2009 - 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.
-Park Güell-
Spain 5 28.-29.12.2009 - 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.
Alhambra – the last islamic emperor in Spain
Saturday, January 16, 2010
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
Spain 4 27.12.2009 - Our journey continued to the city of Granada. Alhambra is located here, the world heritage site by the UNESCO which was crowned since 1984. We arrived in the evening by bus from Cordoba. Then we took public transport No.33 to Cathedral stop and take minibus Alhambra No.30 or 32 from Plaza Isabel La Catolica to the main entrance of Alhambra.We stayed in the hostel "Posada Dona Lupe" just in front of Alhambra Gate. Therefore we can wake up early, then take the first line to buy the ticket, otherwise we can stuck on the long queue. The ticket cost 13 EUR, and you got a map of Alhambra complex.
-Nasrid Palace of Alhambra-
-Alcazaba, former military complex-
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
Mezquita - the Church in the Mosque
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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.
Spain 3 26.12.2009- 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.
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.
the beauty of Sevilla
Friday, January 1, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facts:
Local Metro = 0.70 EUR per trip (use refilled card!)
mama terra food = about 3-5 EUR
Bus ALSA Sevilla - Cordoba = 10.36 EUR
Well, enjoy Sevilla trough my pictures!
Spain 2 25.-26.12.2009- 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.
-the Giralda-
-Sevilla University-
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.
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.
the Plaza de España
people who are in love bond themselves with this, at the bridge
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.
in a sudden, we saw a man draw Giralda from this corner
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.
- mama terra : halal food restaurant in Sevilla -
El toro by the night
After exploring Sevilla all day and night long, we were ready for Cordoba and Granada...
Facts:
Local Metro = 0.70 EUR per trip (use refilled card!)
mama terra food = about 3-5 EUR
Bus ALSA Sevilla - Cordoba = 10.36 EUR
Well, enjoy Sevilla trough my pictures!
The Metropolis - Madrid
Spain 1 23.-24.12.2009 - 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.
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.
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.
Facts:
Bus Girona - Barcelona = 20EUR for return
Metro ticket in Madrid = 1 day 5.2 EUR (special for tourist)
Bus ALSA Barcelona - Madrid = 28.18 EUR
Bus Socibus Madrid - Seville = 19.4 EUR
See the pictures here.
Flea markt in Germany
Saturday, December 12, 2009
According to Wikipedia, mention that the term of this market is still much debated. According to the book "Word and Phrase Origins", 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..
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.
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.
So, if you need something cheap while in vacation, just come to flohmarkt.
The Palace of Versailles - France
Sunday, November 29, 2009
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.
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!
Musée du Louvre - Paris
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.
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!
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.
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...
the Eiffel Tower - Paris
Paris 3 - Ada kebahagiaan tersendiri bisa sampai di menara Eiffel (Tour Eiffel) yang dibangun pada abad ke-19, pada liburan Oktober 2009 kemarin. Menara yang terbuat dari besi baja berlokasi di Champ de Mars – Paris. Kenapa sangat bahagia? Pertama liburan bersama keluarga tercinta, dan banyak sekali orang menganalogikan Eiffel dan Paris sebagai romantic place. Kedua, merupakan salah satu keajaiban dunia. Dan Ketiga, merupakan list teratas dari objek wisata yang harus dikunjungi dari Trip Advisor.
Arc de Triomphe
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Paris 2 - Setelah dari basilica, kita langsung menuju the Arc de Triomphe. Monumen ini berada di pusat the Place Charles de Gaulle, sebelah barat dari kawasan Champs-Élysées. Monumen ini dipersembahkan bagi mereka yang sudah berjuang untuk Perancis, khususnya selama Perang Napoleon. Di dalam dan diatas dari monumen ini terdapat daftar jenderal dan orang-orang yg telah ikut berjuang. Sayangnya, kita gak ikutan naik ke atas monument.
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.
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
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…
Persiapan liburan keluarga di Eropa
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Klimahaus – Bremerhaven
Friday, September 18, 2009
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..
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..
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.
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.
Penasaran? Ayooo coba aja ke Bremerhaven. Lumayan kan bisa merasakan semua musim dari tujuh kota hanya dalam waktu 2-3 jam…
Road to Visa
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Undangan pribadi
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.
Nah, kalau untuk urusan di Indonesia istri saya sudah mengulas abis disini. 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.
Mudah-mudahan bermanfaat yah..
photo visa (1) taken from http://www.romantic-jewels.com/Bilder/visa.jpg
Undangan resmi dari Imigrasi Jerman
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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)
- Setelah itu mengisi formulir.
- Biaya administrasi 30 EUR
- 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.
Undangan pribadi
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.
- 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.
- Surat sebaiknya sudah di print dan difotokopi minimal dua lembar
- Membawa paspor
- Biaya yang harus saya bayar sebesar 13 EUR.
Nah, kalau untuk urusan di Indonesia istri saya sudah mengulas abis disini. 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.
Mudah-mudahan bermanfaat yah..
photo visa (1) taken from http://www.romantic-jewels.com/Bilder/visa.jpg
Kanu Schuehe!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
We went to the Wuemme River on 18 August 2009, a border between Bremen and Niedersachsen, to get Canoeing. This was to celebrate retirement of Prof. Blohm. We all member of Blohm’s Laboratory were invited. We rented three boats for 10 peoples. It took four hours go and back. It is good exercise indeed :).
Bremer Karneval
Saturday, February 14, 2009
On 14 February 2009, Bremen again host about over 100 samba groups with over 1400 Sambistas from all over Germany and neighboring countries (the Netherlands, the first time Poland).
So if you are in the cold season and would like to enjoy the exotic flair of Brazil and who is too far, just come to the city of Bremen.
But at the moment, just enjoy the atmosphere through my pictures. I am waiting for your responds…
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