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Comparison iPad Mini with iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPad 4

2013-01-04T07:02:00.000-08:00

iPad Mini provides a new choice for users who are interested in tasting tablet device made by Apple. Tablet with 7.9-inch landscape display is sold at a lower price than traditional sized 10-inch iPad, which began 329 dollars for the 16 GB WiFi version only.

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Mom's Move

2012-02-11T00:33:00.000-08:00

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2011-10-24T04:17:00.000-07:00

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2011-10-17T19:02:00.000-07:00

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Looking for Soul Mate

2011-08-22T00:29:00.000-07:00

Paced life in today's modern professional differences between men and women are very thin, many men who do women's work and vice versa. In search of a mate, women now also do not want to miss the man they want equality. If previously the woman only as the object now they have started to act as subjects, many women who dare to express his feelings to men.

Mate to be something hard to find because of busy looking for jobs and income just to obtain a high social status, gender equality became one of the trigger because she now wants to obtain a high social status before marriage. Previously only men want, women who obtain high social status is difficult to find a mate because they feel they do not need a man beside her.

However, if they acquire a high social status would unite problem mate not a difficult thing but in fact men want a woman that has been established that have not established that she was willing to take care of the man's life and vice versa. it makes dating become something that is difficult because they want to govern the lives of her partner without going to set up, women no longer want to busy with activities at home are men getting busy with activities outside the home. men and women should share about when the activity in the home d man and when activity in the house woman treated

Travel Cirebon Bandung

2011-07-21T20:34:00.000-07:00

Bagi warga Cirebon dan sekitarnya yang ingin berkunjung ke Bandung untuk sekedar silaturahmi dengan sanak keluarga, mengikuti seminar atau sejenisnya yang membutuhkan kenyamanan dalam perjalanan serta keramahan para petugas dalam memberikan pelayanan dapat menggunakan jasa kami di Happy Travel dengan alamat Jl. P. Cakrabuana no. 201 Sumber Cirebon.

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Dafam Hotel Offer Franchise

2011-06-18T04:32:00.000-07:00

The age of Hotel Dafam was not long ago but that's not be prohibitive in terms of development. This time the hotel managed to put himself as a new national operating change a number of hotels, "In other words Dafam will be the operator a local hotel in Indonesia that will be transeter, by opening a networking hotel despite existing network even for both local and national scale," said Managing Director Group Dafam Andhy Irawan.

The operators system are described different from the others Andhy said, if the other operators just manage them and get some fee, Dafam allow to share of the stock even to buy this hotel. There are about eight investors who want to join, three investors from Surabaya, two investors from Bandung and three of them are from Balikpapan, Manado and Jakarta.

For three star hotel the investment is about Rp 50 billion, for the two-star hotel the investment is about Rp 20 billion. In addition to its investment in money they must also have land, for a three star hotel the estimated BEP is about 3-4 years. Meanwhile for two star hotels the BEP period is about 7-8 years, the BEP is also affected in the area where the hotel is open and depends on the occupancy rate also

Jateng Fair Should Be Goes On

2011-06-18T04:13:00.000-07:00

The 11th Jateng Fair Exhibition Committee claimed that's no sponsors who support this annual event. So budget bloated from Rp 2.2 billion to Rp 2.8 billion. Lack of sponsorship assessed because the event is considered unattractive, because of flood that hit the region.

The game are also frequently damaged, resulting in the community is reluctant to visit it . This resulted in the exhibition is not supported by sponsors, the sponsors considers that the management is not profesional.

But the decline in prestige Jateng Fair did not dampen the intention Andri Hermawan manage this annual event. President Director of PT Eksotama is, also establish himself as a Java implementation of the fair in 2011, her decline in the prestige is not a big barrier for him.

The populist side can not be separated from Central Java Fair, Central Java fairs are like party of the people. He chose to put the street vendors in the back, it's different with the previous implementation. At that time, the placement of street vendors mingled with other booths

Typical food semarang

2011-04-22T04:21:00.000-07:00

Bandeng Presto (Presto Milkfish)

Presto Milkfish is a fish that is cooked with a pot of high pressure is usually called Presto. This is done to make it a thorn fish becomes soft and tasty to eat. Place of sales Presto also provides a dipepes, brains, baked or fried Kremes. The milkfish presto usually cook with fried way. The fish with this condition can be stored in a refrigerator in a long time. These foods can be obtained at the center of the traditional snacks along the way Pandanaran.

Lumpia

Lumpia is made of bamboo shoots spring rolls wrapped in sheets of flour, served with fried bias in advance or without fried. Besides containing the bamboo shoots spring rolls can be filled with chicken or beef chopped into small pieces. Bias also served with sauce. As souvenirs, foods that can only survive as long as I today, can be purchased along Jalan Pandanaran, Jl.Pemuda in front of Sri Ratu Supermarket or the highway market along the way of Jl MT.Haryono

Ganjel rel

Brown bread covered with sesame on top of sweet taste, is the typical food of Semarang is popular in the past. Ganjel Named for its large real. Can be obtained at the bakery HO on Jl. KH.Wahid Hasyim.

Tahu Pong

TahuPong is one kind of knew that the outside is dry fried hollow interior. Good food eaten during this heat can be obtained around Jl Gadjah Mada and Jl Depok.

Wingko babat (Wingko Tripe)

Comes from Babat the city, East Java, the food made from glutinous rice, coconut and later became the mainstay of the typical food of Semarang. Along with the development wingko given a more diverse flavors such as chocolate, durian, jackfruit and others. Mkanan can be purchased at the center of traditional snacks on the road Pandanaran, Tawang Station, Station Poncol Wingko Tripe and sales center at Jl. Cendrawasih.

Wedang Tahu

Wedang Tahu is a kind of ginger and flavored drinks that contain juice out. Typical drink that can warm the body can be obtained around the JL.Jagalan exactly behind the Jagalan Village.

Semarang City Tour

2011-04-22T04:16:00.000-07:00

The city's name derives from the Javanese words "asem" and "arang" which literary translate to "scarce tamarind."

Semarang lies in the northern part of Central Java. It is a bustling mid-sized city with 1.5 million population. More a business than tourism destination, it nevertheless has its own charm with contrasting modern mid-rises, Dutch colonial architecture, Chinatown, and small kampong jutting against each other.

The city's weather is hot and humid, so wear light cotton clothes. You do not need a long-sleeved shirt, instead a T-shirt and knee-long trousers are comfortable. However, some places like mosques (masjid) and temples require polite dress such as long trousers/skirts. Hot pants/mini skirts will attract people's attention in ways you might not like and might be considered impolite.

Semarang is off the tourist trail and knowing even basic Javanese or Indonesian will be helpful (and courteous), although younger educated people can often speak some English.

Get in

By plane

Semarang's Airport is Achmad Yani International Airport, quite nearby from the city centre. Daily flights are available to many major cities in Indonesia. Garuda Indonesia, Merpati Nusantara, Mandala Air, Batavia Air, Sriwijaya Air and Jatayu Airlines fly to Jakarta daily. Merpati also has daily flight to Surabaya. There is also flight service to Yogyakarta by Trigana Air/Kalstar. Trigana Air/Kalstar and Indonesia Air Transport also fly daily to Pankalanbun.

Batavia Air operates the only international flight to Singapore 4 times a week.

By train

Semarang is connected to Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya by trains. Interestingly, there is no comparable railway service to Yogyakarta, although a railway line exists. The Argo Muria express connects Semarang to Jakarta, and with its relatively new equipment (2002), is very comfortable. The downside is the very early departure (5.00 AM!) to Jakarta. Overnight trains are also available. The fastest train between Semarang and Jakarta takes around 6 hours.

Bandung and Surabaya are also connected to Semarang with air-conditioned eksekutif class trains.

There are two main railway station in Semarang, Stasiun Tawang and Stasiun Poncol.

On the northern main line, between Semarang and Pekalongan, the railway line follows the coast line, providing passengers with beautiful views of the Java Sea.

By car

Semarang can be reached by car from Jakarta. It takes around 10 to 12 hours depending on the road traffic. You can choose to leave early in the morning from Jakarta to arrive in Semarang the next 12 hours. Over night drive is faster yet more challenging and even dangerous for "Pantura" non familiar driver. Pantura derives from "Pantai" which means Beach and "Utara" which means North.

From Jakarta you can take the route eastward via Cikampek toll road. Go along the toll road until your reach Cikampek toll gate, take left and you are in "Pantura Road". In Pantura road you have to follow the direction sign "Cirebon", "Pekalongan", "Kendal", "Semarang" or "Surabaya" as those cities are eastward from Jakarta.

You will pass small towns like Patrol, Jatibarang, and relatively bigger ones like Cirebon. Before entering Cirebon, you can take the toll road instead of taking into Cirebon traffic if you do not want to drop by in Cirebon. After exit from the Cirebon toll road, you will drive eastward along Losari and then you will pass Tegal, Pemalang, Pekalongan and Kendal before you arrive in Semarang.

Gas station are abundant, you can see them almost every 5 or 10 kilometers along the road. They have toilet facilities. Pay Rp1,000 (US$ 10 cents). Beware of small or old gas station, they have poor lighting and terrible toilet. Choose a newer and bigger gas station with good lighting parking space and clean toilets. Please make sure that you have locked your car and do not leave your valuable unattended.

By bus

Many bus services from Jakarta to Semarang. You can choose to go in the day time with air conditioned (A/C) from Pasar Rebo Bus Terminal in East Jakarta, Kalideres Bus Terminal in West Jakarta or from Lebak Bulus Bus Terminal in South Jakarta. The overnight bus with A/C are also available with good services. You can choose bus operators such as: "Rosalia Indah", "Raya", "Kramat Jati", Safari Dharma Raya as the good reputed bus serving Jakarta to Semarang. Sometimes the bus route is Jakarta to Solo via Semarang, you can choose them too, but please remind the bus driver's assistant (usually male, a person who check your ticket onboard the bus) to wake you up in Semarang.

There is also the executive-class tourist bus Joglosemar, that connects Jogjakarta, Solo and Semarang (hence the name). Joglosemar picks up tourists from specific hotels and provide snacks and water for your trip. Considerably pricier than other executive buses, it is more comfortable and provides a friendly service throughout the journey.

If you are on a group, you can also rent a "Tourist/Charter Bus"

By boat

Jakarta - Semarang (vice versa) traditionally travelled via railway, northern coast road ("pantura") or by plane. A trip by a sea vessel is uncommon due to its rare schedule and length of journey that takes too long compared with train (approx 6 hours) and over night bus (9 hours).

However, cruise ships occasionally spend a day in port. The port has few facilities for passengers, but an informal market of street vendors often assembles outside the secure area. Most passengers take day-tours to Borobudur.

Get around

By mini bus/bus

There are plenty of mini bus (locally called angkot/daihatsu) and medium-sized bus called Damri in the city. These mini bus go to different destinations as follows:

Damri No.1 Route: Terboyo-Banyumanik. Fare: Rp.6.000
Damri No.2 Route: Terboyo-Mangkang. Fare: Rp.4.500
Damri No.5 Route: Johar-Kompleks Perumnas. Rp.5.000

As 2008 Dishub Pemda Semarang operating Damri AC for Rp 5,000

As September 2009 There is Bus rapid transit (BRT) called Trans Semarang planned route:

Corridor I: Penggaron-Mangkang (Red Line)
Corridor II Pudakpayung-Terboyo dibubuhi (Grey line)
Corridor III Tembalang-Terboyo (Lime line)
Corridor IV Banyumanik-Tanjung (Yellow Line)
Corridor V Penggaron-Terboyo (Orange Line)
Corridor VI Bandara A Yani-Terboyo (Pink line)

currently only Corridor I active, and still got some problems. Fare: Rp. 3.500,00, students: Rp. 2.000,00

The mini bus has a route travelled written on the top-front of the bus. The route normally written in the form of 'origin-destination' and sometimes with 'via' information if there are more than 1 mini bus ply the same origin-destination but through a different path in between.

For example: Daihatsu Johar-Sampangan, means the origin is from Johar terminal and going to Sampangan and vice-versa. The fares for the mini-bus is around Rp.2000-3000.

Some popular places in Semarang that can be reached by mini bus/bus are:

Pasar Johar, you need to board Daihatsu with the route Johar-Sampangan.
ADA Siliwangi Supermarket, you need to board Daihatsu with the route PRPP-Klipang
Tawang Train Station, Damri No.1 Terboyo-Banyumanik.
Poncol Station, Daihatsu Semarang-Salatiga.
Terboyo Bus Terminal, Damri No.1 or Damri No.2.
Undip (Diponegoro University), Damri No.1 or Damri No.5.

Make sure you ask the conductor/driver of the minibus before you board for the route it goes and whether it pass the place you want to go.

By taxi

Taxis are very safe and comfortable, and reasonably priced (starting price of Rp4000).

Make sure you understand the route or ask your friend. Make sure the driver use the meter ("argo"). If he refused to use the meter, use other taxis. List of taxi companies:

Astria, Jl Jatisari 1, Semarang 50235, ☎ 62-24-7460940.
Centris Multipersada, Jl Majapahit 583, ☎ 62-24-6723624.
Kosti, Jl Pamularsih 15, Semarang 50148, ☎ 62-24-7613333.
Pandu Persada Saranamukti, Jl Kaligawe Km 4/46, ☎ 62-24-6591234.
Puri Kencana, Jl Rogojembangan Raya 68, ☎ 62-24-6705050.

By car

Fuel for your car (if you rent a car) are "Premium", "Pertamax" and "Pertamax Plus" for gasoline fueled car and "Solar" for diesel engined car. It is not self service, you cannot fill in the gasoline yourself. The gas station has their employees who will help you and you have to pay to them for the fuel according to the fuel meter reading.

See

Sam Po Kong Temple

Gereja Blenduk

Sam Po Kong Temple, Jl. Simongan No. 129, ☎ +62 24 7605 277. The beautiful Sam Po Kong temple (Gedung Batu) was built to respect the Muslim Chinese commander named Cheng Ho of Ming Dinasty who visited Semarang in the early 15th century. It was extensively renovated in 2006 to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Cheng Ho's voyage to Semarang.

Northern Semarang has a lot of old Dutch colonial buildings. This was where the old walled city located. The wall is no longer there, but many of the old building remains, especially in the area called Kota Lama (The Old Town or Oudstadt). On certain months, this part of Semarang is flooded by the rising tide (called "rob" in Javanese).

Tanjung Mas. A busy, important port during Dutch occupation (from 17th century to 1945).

Gereja Blenduk, Jalan Letjen Suprapto 32. The name means "domed church". A beautiful Protestant church built in 1753, it is the oldest church in Semarang. It has a baroque organ, a rarity in Indonesia

Stasiun Tawang. The oldest major railway station in Java, completed in 1870.

Simpang Lima. a vast square at the heart of Semarang. At night, you can eat, drink, or just bring yourself wandering around Simpang Lima.

Taman Budaya Raden Saleh. at Jalan Sriwijaya No.29, is a beautiful garden located at the city centre. It has a total area of 89,926 square meters. Suitable for the family recreation.

Wayang Wong Ngesti Pandowo. Inside Taman Budaya Raden Saleh, Jl. Sriwijaya No. 29 Ki Narto Sabdho building. A weekly show of Javanese drama, with stories from folklore, mahabarata, ramayana, etc.

Semarang has a very good landscape, some says best landscape thanks to its coastal area in the northern part of the city with Tanjung Mas as its international harbour and hilly area in the southern part streching from Candi area to Bukit Sari with picturesque Mount Ungaran at the background.

Before you get into hilly area named Bukit Sari, you will see on your left Taman Tabanas Gombel where you can stop by, drink tea and see Semarang's view from the hill. It's view is really beautiful and romantic during the night time.

Gunung Ungaran with its tea and jasmine plantation, Gua Kreo/Kreo Cave with its interesting stalactite and stalagmite and of course Marina at Tanjung Mas are the alternatives for those who has more than 2 free days in Semarang.

Monuments

Lawang Sewu

Tugu Muda is one of Semarang's landmarks. It is situated westward off Simpang Lima, one of the 5 streets crossing Simpang Lima named Jalan Pandanaran. This monument commemorates the 5 days of fierce battle (October 14-19, 1945) between Indonesian freedom fighters and Japanese soldiers who refused to surrender.

There are some Dutch colonial buildings around Tugu Muda; the most famous one is Lawang Sewu which means A Thousand Doors. It was built as the headquarter of the local railway company. During World War II, it was used as the Japanese army's headquarters. The building is now undergoing restoration although it is still open to the public. Though reputed to be haunted due to the great number of executions there during WWII, Lawang Sewu remains one of Semarang's most prominent landmarks.

Museums

Museum Ronggowarsito, Jl. Abdurrahman Saleh No. 1, ☎ +62-24-7602389, 8AM-2PM, except on Monday. Javanese culture and art. Rp2.000 (Mar 2008).

MURI (Museum Rekor Indonesia), Jl. Setiabudi no.179 Srondol. Monday to Friday, 8AM-4PM. Indonesian Record Museum.

Nyonya Meneer. Jamu (traditional Javanese drink) museum. Jl. Kaligawe. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10AM–3PM.

Mandala Bhakti. Military museum. Jl. Mgr.Sugiyopranoto Semarang.

Amusement parks

Water Blaster (Water Boom). Entry through Graha Candi Golf Real Estate, with its dazzling hills view and quite an exotic feels of high breeze.

Catfish Park (Taman Lele). Kecamatan Tugu. Open daily. Facility: children playground, cultural and art shows, animal shows.

Marina Beach. North Semarang. Facility: swimming pool, children playground, beach volley ball, water sports.

Ngaliyan Tirta Indah, jalan Raya Ngaliyan Kecamatan Ngaliyan. Facility: swimming pool, beautiful plantation, flower garden, sports centre.

Puri Maerokoco and Kampoeng Laut. Tawangmas PRPP, a clone of TMII (Jakarta). Facility: cultural and art shows, boat, water bike, small train, fishing pond.

Sodong, 20 km from Semarang. Facility: beautiful plantation, fishing pond, swimming pool.

Mangkang Zoo, located in the West Semarang. It's newly opened. There a lot of animal preserve there but it lacks of attraction.

Do

Semarang Fair, Jalan Sriwijaya no 29 Semarang. Visit this annual which showcases various cultural entertainment. It is held every July.
Jateng Fair, at PRPP Marina, Annual showcases of Central Java Promotions and Development. It's held between June and July.
Wayang Orang Ngesti Pandowo, Jalan Pemuda. Watch Javanese theatrical performances
Jaran Sampo, Tay Kak Sie and Sam Po Kong Temples. Attend the biggest ceremony of the Chinese community in Java, featuring a colourful procession and dances of decorated horses and 'liong' (dragon)
Dug Der Festival, Johar, kota lama, polder tawang. Annual festival, one week before fasting month, or puasa. The name is derved from the sound of Bedug (Dug), and Bamboo Canon (Der). At the end of the festival there's "Ngarak Warak", means procession to brings Warak across the city's main street (normally from the Mayor's office to the Johar Market). Warak is a mythology animal, part giraffe, part lion, part chinese dragon, part horse part bird. It's the icon of the festival. You could buy the toy on the festival, normally these warak will be laying an egg, thus the name "Warak Ngendog".
Semawis Night Market, Gg. Warung, Chinatown, Weekly night market, during Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. You could walk along the Gang Warung, and enjoy the hawker style local food, also some souvenir from semarang. There's also annual, larger Semawis Market before the Chinese New Year. Check the website for more information.

Learn

Semarang is the hosts of some universities/colleges. Diponegoro University is the state university. It is the biggest and the oldest university with good reputed faculty of law, economics, medicine, architecture, engineering, fisheries etc. It hosts more than 10 thousand students in its two campus, Pleburan (in the downtown) and Tembalang in the southern hilly part of Semarang. Islamic University of Sultan Agung and Catholic University of Soegijapranata are major private universities in Semarang.

Work

For business travellers, Semarang is a transit city where you only have a chance to see Semarang's bustling activities from the taxi or hotel's window.

Semarang is also an industrial city. Many companies open their manufacture sites in eastern, western and southern part of Semarang. For foreigner who wants to work in Semarang, this place is a good place because of its landscape. You can live in the hilly and considerably cooler housing area in Candi or Bukit Sari while you work in the downtown area. Traffic jam is considered fewer than Bandung or Surabaya. For visitor from Jakarta, driving car in Semarang is "heaven" for its much fewer traffic jam compared with Jakarta.

Semarang is the home of the biggest "Jamu" (means "javanese traditional herbal") industry such as Jamu Jago, Nyonya Meneer and others.

Most of Jakarta's major banks and companies open their branches in Semarang. For its relatively close vicinity with Jakarta (only 40 minutes by plane) and 6 hours by train, Semarang receives many branches of companies and enjoys its status as the major hub in Java island.

Buy

Currency used is Rupiah (Rp). You can find money changer in the downtown area, or simply get into banks and you will get fair exchange rate. Please note that in practice, money changer and banks are not accepting US$ bank notes with issuance year 1999 backwards because of the experience in Indonesia mostly found US$ with issuance year 1999 backward had been forged.

Near the airport in Jendral Sudirman street, there is Money Changer "Golden Valasindo", which accept most of foreign currency include US$ bank notes with issuance year before 1999. The phone number is (024) 766 32631.

Banks are open between 8.30 a.m to 3.00 p.m.

You can visit some malls available in Semarang such as Sri Ratu (the first mall in Semarang from the 80's), Matahari Plaza, Ciputra Mall Java Mall and the DP Mall. There, you can buy batik (Javanese handwritten cloth), antiques and the traditional items in "Johar Market" or in Bahasa Indonesia called "Pasar Johar" (spell "Pa Saar Jouw Har). They have plenty of choices. Ask if you can get assistance from hotel staff or a travel agent staff to take you around Pasar Johar. It is also accessible by Angkot (vans) from Simpang Lima.

Semarang have many arts and crafts shops around the city. They normally sell Javanese arts, paintings and clothes including Batik. Some shops popularly visited by tourist are:

Andika Art & Crafts Gallery, Jalan Puri Anjasmoro Street Block O-1/5., ☎ +62-24-7606123.
Lia Gallery, Jalan Genade Selatan 2., ☎ +62-247498700.
Goedang Art & Antique, Jalan Pemuda 37., ☎ +62-24-3564453.
Galery Gerbang, Jalan Dr. Wahidin 56., ☎ +62-24-8447860.
Pandjang Art Shop, Jalan Widoharjo 31A., ☎ +62-24-3541460.
La Vogue, Jl. Pemuda. The city's oldest Antique shop located centrally at the heart of Semarang.

Eat

Budget

Many travelers buy Bandeng (locals call it Bandeng presto or Bandeng duri lunak, which is pressure cooked Milkfish), Lumpia Semarang (a kind of spring rolls with bamboo shoots filling), and Wingko Babat (sticky rice and coconut in a variety of flavors). You can get purchase any of these at either food stores called "toko-oleh oleh" (a lot located in street called "Jalan Pandanaran") or from street vendors/open stalls. If buying from street vendors or open stalls, you might look for locals as an indication of which ones are done right.

There are hawker-style food stalls and tents all across Semarang. They are very popular and offer good food at unbelievably cheap prices. Please note as they are not permanent establishments, they do not have phone numbers and exact address. However, they usually open in the same spots and at a regular time everyday. Also, as in any hawker-style establishments, hygiene is not a top priority here.

Simpang Lima in the heart of Semarang has plenty of food stalls offering variety of Indonesian and Javanese food. The price is cheap, sometimes very cheap, you can eat 1 piece of leg or thigh of fried chicken plus 1 plate of steamed rice for as little as Rp 10,000 (equivalent to US$ 1). You can also get into other tents to try other meals, some of them offering "lesehan" or "sit down on a carpet" during your meal time. Beef or chicken satay (grilled beef of chicken) is mouth watering with peanut sauce and hot chilli while "fried rice" or nasi goreng babat situated in "Air Mancur" or fountain southward off Simpang Lima and in front of Diponegoro University campus is delicious.

Along Jalan Pahlawan, south of Simpang Lima, you will also face many food stalls under tents, selling a variety of foods from "Gudeg" (Javanese steam sweet sour vegetables), Bubur ayam (Chicken porridge), Jagung bakar (grilled corn) and many others. Pamper yourself with plenty of good foods yet very cheap.

Semawis is another place to go for hawker-style food. Located on Gang Warung in the China Town, it opens only weekend nights (friday, Saturday and Sunday) and has a variety of food stalls offering authentic Semarang cuisine and delicacies.

"Jalan Pandanaran" is a street specialized for having numerous stores selling locally made "Semarang-ish" products worth getting for your loved ones and friends before you leave Semarang. Although parking is a bit of a hassle, it may only take you a minute or two walking from where you are parked to visit these shops.

Food Stalls (Note: Unless stated otherwise, these foodstalls only open after sunset everyday)

Ayam Goreng Salim, Pringgading (Corner of Mataram and Pringgading). Tasty fried chicken (12,15)

Bandeng Juwana Elrina in Jalan Pandanaran (Jalan Pandaran no.57, (024) 831 1488) is one of the places for you to buy and bring home Semarang's traditional foods (open from 6:30am - 10pm Sunday to Thursday, 6:30am-11pm Fridays and Saturdays). It ranges from "Bandeng Juwana Elrina -Bandeng duri lunak" (which is a pressure cooked ready to eat , well packed & soft boned milkfish) to wet or dried "Lumpia Semarang". They also sell Semarang's traditional "Wingko", which is a flame broiled coconut delicacy that is definitely a must to try and taste (they have free sample tasting in that store! They make it fresh everyday, under the name of "Dyriana", which is a name of a local bakery that is also affiliated with that store). GPS Coordniates: -6.986428S, 110.413279E

Kalasan Fried Chicken in Simpang Lima offers good food with cheap price

Koee Lekker Paimo Indonesian interpretation of dutch pancake, Jl. Karanganyar, in front of Loyola High School (a famous school in Semarang). Daytime, weekdays only (Monday - Saturday)

Lumpia Gang Lombok at Lombok Street, in Chinatown, next to Tay Kak Sie Temple (open from the morning)

Fried Tofu and Tempe of Prasodjo is also famous for their hot and fried tofu and tempe (soybean cake), eat them while it's hot with green chilli named "rawit"

Mbok Berek in Jalan Jendral Sudirman 58A offers a traditional Javanese fried chicked called Ayam Penyet (smashed Fried Chicken) served with a fried coconut milk and local salads (lalapan).

Nasi Ayam Bu Wido in Kemuning offers Nasi Ayam or Javanese Chicken Curry (open for dinner only).

Satay Pak Kempleng in Ungaran area is delicious and known for years for its big cut satay portion (open for lunch).

Soto Bangkong (or Chicken Soup Bangkong) is well known for its delicious soto

Mid-range

Bahagia, Jl. Gajahmada 85 C. Home-style chinese and sea food. The "mie goreng" (fried noodle) and "kee-kian goreng" (fried pork meat) are must-try.

Bandeng Juwana Elrina-Warung (2nd floor), Jl. Pandanaran 57. Serving different dishes of milkfish with local taste. (024) 831 1488. GPS coordinates: -6.986428S, 110.413279E

Bentuman Steak, Jl. Taman Beringin No. 23.

Elrina Restaurant, Jl. Pandanaran 83. Serving different dishes of milkfish with local taste, chinese, and seafood. Air-conditioned. (024) 831 0205. GPS Coordinates: -6.987110S, 110.415114E

Dyriana Bakery&Cafe, Jl. Pandanaran 51A (Go to Jalan Pandanaran, look for the big OVAL billboard sign that says Dyriana bakery and cafe.), ☎ 024-8318531, 6:30am-10pm. Freshly made baked breads with specific local taste (try the "roti pisang" or banana bread), cakes, and a nice cafe serving local hot foods and cold drinks.Air conditioned. (024) 844 5175. This bakery often has live demonstrations of traditional products being made right in the bakery (call first, often around 3-5pm). GPS coordinates: -6.986197S, 110.412804E affordable. (-6.986197,110.412804)

Nglaras Rasa Jl MH Thamrin 124. Tel.: (62)(24) 8319 766. Indonesian fast food.

Manggala food court, Jl. Gajah Mada (first traffic light from simpang lima, on the left side of the road). Food court of various food, indonesian, chinese, japanese, indian, western.
Toko Oen Jl Pemuda 52, Bodjong, Semarang 50138. Tel.: (62)(24) 354 1683. A Semarang institution since Dutch colonial days. Famous for its ice cream, steak, and fried rice.

Splurge

tungdeblang Resto, Jalan Sultan Agung 107 Semarang. . European, Asian & Indonesian Cuisine with A Semi-fine Casual Dining Concept, side by side with tungdeblang pool.
Nori The Japanese Kitchen Lounge, Jalan Jangli, Semarang. Ask your taxi driver for Graha Candi Golf residence, it's located right at the main entrance. They have the best sushi in town. Contemporer Japanese dining with lounge-like ambience.
Pringgading Restaurant, Jalan Pringgading 54. Chinese food with Indonesian flair. Yum cha on Sunday mornings. Always full, very lively and chaotic. Service not outstanding though.
De Joglo Live Seafood Resto, JL S.Parman no. 76. Live and fresh Seafood. Venue styled as a traditional Javanese house ("joglo").
Xiang Yuen, Grand Candi Hotel - Jl. Sisingamangaraja No. 16 Semarang 50232, +62 24 8416 222, M-F 6.30AM-3PM & 6.30PM-10.30PM, Sa-Su 7AM-3PM & 6.30PM-10.30PM. Authentic Cantonese & Szechuanese. Rp 100,000.00-Rp 1,000,000.00
Pesta Keboen, Jalan Veteran 29. Indonesian and Dutch cuisine served in a restored Dutch colonial house furnished with antiques and Dutch East Indies memorabilia. Go there for the ambience.
Seoul Palace, Jalan Pandanaran 109 Semarang, +62 24 844 7414. Authentic Korean-style restaurant, with delicious barbecue, flavorful soups, and noodle dishes.
Sisingamaraja Site, or popularly known as 'S2'. Across the street from the Hotel Grand Candi on Jl. Sisingamaraja. A modern and hip mix-use complex where people can hang out, drink, eat Japanese, Peranakan, or Western cuisine, or have coffee and desserts. There is also a gym on the second floor.

Lemon, Gayam Street 1-3 (from simpang 5 you must go to the Matahari Mall, the Achmad Yani St, going straight, and before the second trafic light, turn right at the last lane in the right side, then you can find a big board in yellow). M-F 10AM-10PM, Sa 10AM-11PM. Special course: lamb steak africa, lamb chop, lamb fried rice. Supported with Free hot spot and Wi Fi area. IDR 13,000-50,000.

The Blue Lotus CoffeeHouse, JL. Ahmad Yani 197 (Between Panin Bank and CIMB Bank), ☎ +628122869248. 9am-9pm. A Perfect place for coffee lovers! Freshly home roasted Indonesian coffee beans. 6 different ways of brewing your coffee. Famous home made Cheese Cake! We serve authentic western food with 100% natural ingredients. Maybe the only Real Coffeehouse in Town! (Closed on Monday) (659'39 S,11025'53 E)

Drink

In Semarang it is not easy to find bars. However, lately a few stylish venues have sprung up, mainly caters to the trendy young population.

E-Plaza, Jl. Ruko Gajahmada Lantai II No.29. Located in an entertainment complex which comprises a cinema, a restaurant, and pool game venue.
Nori The Japanese Kitchen Lounge, Jl. Jangli (entrance to Graha Candi Golf complex). A great sushi joint and one of few places in town serving "sake", with live accoustic music on weekends. Can get very crowded though.

There are few bars and cafe around 'Simpang Lima' location (right in the downtown).After sunset, please avoid small tents selling homemade tea (teh poci) as lots of hookers looking for targets, especially rich looking travellers.

Wedhang means hot soothing drink. You can get them in Simpang Lima, hotels or restaurants in Semarang. One of the most popular variety is STMJ (Susu Telor Madu Jahe, a concoction of milk, egg, honey, and ginger drink). For more Wedhang:

Istana Wedhang, Jl. Pemuda No. 125 (next to Novotel Hotel). A classic place to drink wedhang, this place provides various wedhang, and some local food like nasi goreng, nasi campur, etc.
Es Kelapa Muda Kartika, Jl. MT. Haryono 83 (near to Bubakan). The most delicious young coconut drinks. Daytime only, just get there early because late afternoon they're most likely sold out already.
On-On Pub, a Bar located inside oldish Hotel Candi Baru, Jl. Rinjani. Place to gather with Semarang's Expatriate.
Black Canyon Coffee Bar, near On-On Pub. Stylishly designed, in front of Hotel Candi Baru. Cozy place but very crowded especially during week ends.

The Blue Lotus CoffeeHouse, JL. Ahmad Yani 197. (Between Panin Bank and CIMB Bank), ☎ =+628122869248. 9am-9pm. A Perfect place for coffee lovers! Freshly home roasted Indonesian coffee beans. 6 different ways of brewing your coffee. Famous home made Cheese Cake! We serve authentic western food with 100% natural ingredients. Maybe the only Real Coffeehouse in Town! (Closed on Monday)

Sleep

Budget

If you want to travel with backpackers style, you can go to Jalan Kauman and you'll find a lot of hostel there. With less than u$20 you can get a nice, clean, and air-conditioned room in Hotel Bali, Hotel Olympic and Rahayu at Jalan Imam Bonjol.

Mid-range

Hotel Merbabu, Jl. Pemuda 122-124, ☎ +62 24 3547491, 3547492, 3554991, 3557982 (fax: +62 24 3547491, 3547492, 3554991, 3557982). checkout: 13.00. Rooms from single bed to family room for 4 people. Room facility (for standard rooms and above): air-conditioning, telephone, television, indoor bathroom, hot water. Also, a refrigerator for deluxe rooms and above. Rp50.000-Rp370.000.
Santika Hotel, Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No. 189, (semarang2@santika.com, fax: +62-24 8414 083), 2-star hotel in prime location.
New Metro Hotel, Jl. Haji Agus Salim 2-4, ☎ +62 24 3547 371 (info@metrohotel.co.id, fax: +62-24 3510 863), Newly-refurbished 3-star hotel. Close to Pasar Johar traditional market.

Candi Baru, Jl. Rinjani 21 (Start at Simpang Lima, the modern shopping centre. All taxi drivers know where this is. From here take Jalan Pahlawan, when it leads uphill it changes name: Jalan Diponegoro. After 500 metres you will see on the left a remarkable pink building with two towers. Here you turn right into Jalan Argopuro, past the post office, at a three-forked junction turn right. Another 200 metres and Hotel Candi Baru is on your left. Don’t confuse it with the Rinjani Hotel on the right.), ☎ +62 24 315 272. Another dutch colonial style-hotel in Semarang's hilly district. Also the host of OnOn Pub (an expatriat favourite gathering, so you could find some information about Semarang on their bulletin board) and Black Canyon Cafe, a Thai Cafe chain.

Hotel Grasia-the Family and Convention (Hotel Grasia Semarang), Jl. S.Parman 29 (Coordinat 7.0'18S : 110.24'34E), ☎ +62 24 8 444 777 (grasia@indosat.net.id, fax: +62 24 8 317 288), checkin: 13.00 pm; checkout: 12.59 pm. Three-star hotel in Gajahmungkur (@the old european village area)--include: buffet breakfast,pick-up service from/to airport,car wash,unlimited internet hotspot IDR367000. (16.00,)

Hotel Muria-The Family and Convention (Hotel Muria Semarang), Jl. Dr. Cipto 73 (Coordinate 6.58'41S: 110.26'5E), ☎ +62 24 351 3622 (muria@indosat.net.id, fax: +62 24 351 5843), checkin: 1.00 pm; checkout: 12.59 pm. The two-star hotel near Chinese business area for the Family and Convention located in Rejosari Semarang--include: 6 representative meeting rooms,buffets breakfast, pick up service from/to airport, car wash,unlimited internet Hotspot IDR 290000. (15.00,)

Splurge

Hotel Ciputra, Jalan Simpang Lima, ☎ +62 24 8449 888 (semarang@swiss-belhotel.com, fax: +62 24 8447 888),.Managed by Swiss-Belhotel, this hotel has an unbeatable location in Simpang Lima area overlooking the town square. It is connected to Semarang's largest shopping mall, Mall Ciputra.

Grand Candi Hotel, Jl. Sisingamangaraja No. 16, ☎ +62 24 8416 222 (fax: +62 24 8412 688), The only five-star hotel in Semarang, Grand Candi Hotel is in an upscale residential area on the hill. It is located next to a golf-course and has several excellent restaurants.

Novotel Semarang, Jalan Pemuda No. 123 Semarang 50132, ☎ +62 24 3563 000 (reservation@novotelsemarang.com, fax: +62 24 3584 252), The latest international chain to open in Semarang, Novotel is in the CBD area.

Horison Hotel, Jl. KH Ahmad Dahlan No. 2, Simpang Lima, ☎ +62-24-8450045 (info@horisonsemarang.com, fax: +62 24 8419 009), Located in Simpang Lima area, connected to Plaza Simpang Lima shopping center.

Patra Semarang, Jl. Sisingamangaraja (From Jalan Sisingamangaraja, turn into Jalan Ungaran. It leads straight to Patra Jasa Hotel), ☎ +62 24 8414 141 (reservation.semarang@patra-jasa.com, fax: +62 24 8314 448), . This resort style hotel is in the hilly area of Candi Baru

Santika Premiere Semarang (formerly Graha Santika Hotel), Jl. Pandanaran No. 116-120, ☎ +62 24 8413 115, 8413 121 (semarang@santika.com, fax: +62 24 8413 113), .
A four star hotel close to the city center.

Hotel Ibis, near simpang lima, 4 star hotel

Hotel Quest, kranggan, 3 star hotel

Hotel Gumaya, Gajah Mada, 4 star hotel

Hotel Dafam Semarang, Jl. Imam Bonjol 188 Semarang, ☎ +62 24 3554111 (info@dafamsemarang.com, fax: +62 24 3545111), . The affordable three-stars hotel for business and leisure travelers who seek new standard of comfortable accommodation.

Stay safe

Semarang's safety is considered moderate. The people are nice, especially to stranger (western tourist especially); People are helpful and friendly.

Never touch anyone's head (especially teenagers and older men) as it is considered as "insult" and might invite troubles. In the crowded bus/train/small car used as public transportation, "un-intended touch" is tolerated. Never look at someone (especially young men) straight to the eyes more than 3 times as it might be considered as "challenging them to fight" (this is apply especially in bigger town/city - as the villagers are more friendly to strangers).

Semarang is neither a small city nor huge like Jakarta. Everyone is urged to take account universal rules such as "only walk in the light-bright area"; do not attempt to deal with hookers or trans-sexual hookers which are usually done under secluded and dark area; lady travelers are urged not to travel alone after 11 p.m especially in an unknown dark neighborhood, sometimes even in residential areas. For precautions do carry a mace or pepper sprays. Only take moderate amount of money in an open air ATM.

When riding the public transportation it is not encouraged to wear jewelry, or gaudy and branded or designer watches. Petty thieves are common, but they do not strike when it isn't obvious. During the night take public transportations that have more than a few people in them.

Stay healthy

Tap water in Indonesia is not potable. So do not drink your hotel tap water unless you boil it first. Bottled water is very popular and not expensive, popular brand is AQUA, ADES, 2 Tang etc. You can find them in department stores and mini mart such as Indomart, Alfa Mart and even in small street stalls (usually in the corner of street intersection). In unfamiliar establishments or where you have no assurance of of sanitation standards, also take care with ice used in drinks.

Hospitals with 24 hours emergency rooms (ER):

RS Umum Pusat Dr. Kariadi, Jl. Dr. Sutomo No. 16, Tel.: (62)(24) 413993, (62)(24) 413764, (62)(24) 413476.

RS. St. Elizabeth, Jl. Kawi No 1. Tel.: (62)(24) 831 0035

RS. Telogorejo, Jl. K.H. Achmad Dahlan, Tel.: (62)(24)446000.

RS. Panti Wilasa Cipto, Jl. Dr.Cipto 50, Tel.: (62)(24) 546040.

RS. Panti Wilasa Citarum, Jl. Citarum No. 98. Tel.: (62)(24)3542224.

Contact

Post offices are easy to find. DHL, TNT, Fedex and other international courier also available. Local courier and shipping company (also serving international courier and freight) is ELTEHA (LTH). Ask your hotel staff to help you dealing with these courier companies.

Cope

Ambulance: 118
Police: 110
Central Java Police HQ. Jl. Pahlawan 1. Tel.: (62)(24) 831-1382
Semarang Police HQ. Jl. Dr Sutomo 19. Tel.: (62)(24) 844-4444, (62)(24) 8418400

Police stations:

Central Semarang. Jl. Brumbungan Tengah 41. Tel.: (62)(24) 354-5175
North Semarang. Jl. Letjen Suprapto 45. Tel.: (62)(24) 6921275
South Semarang. Jl. Sultan Agung 103. Tel.: (62)(24) 8315123.
West Semarang. : Jl. Ronggolawe Selatan. Tel.: (62)(24) 7610698
East Semarang. Jl. Majapahit. Tel.: (62)(24) 6710863

Tourism Information Centre :

Jalan Madukoro Blok BB. Tel.: (62)(24) 7608570.
Jalan Pemuda 147. Tel.: (62)(24) 3515451. Next to Novotel Hotel.

Get out

Semarang is the major hub city of Central Java. From Semarang you can go to Dieng Plateau situated north off small town namd Wonosobo for one day tour seeing ancient hindus temple/candi in a former ancient city lies in the misty plateau.

Alternatively, within one and a half hours you can go to Borobudur temple in Muntilan and then to Prambanan temple in Klaten and buy some antiques and batik in Yogyakarta. It take less than 2 hours drive from Semarang to Yogyakarta. Solo is also only one and half hour drive from Semarang.

You can also go further southward to some small towns like Ungaran, Salatiga, Ambarawa, Kopeng and Bandungan. It will take at least a one day tour but is really worth it. You will see beautiful scenery on the way between Semarang, Salatiga and the adjacent cities like Solo and Yogyakarta. You can reach Solo (sometimes called Surakarta) or Yogyakarta in less than 2 hours.

Karimunjawa - marine national park in small islands north of Semarang
Kudus - the centre of Indonesia's cigarettes industry, where some prominent manufacturers are located, of which 'Djarum' is the most famous.

Lawangsewu and Tourism Integration

2011-04-06T03:30:00.000-07:00

The building of Lawangsewu who yesterday presented Kriya Nusantara activities at once inaugurated its restoration, will become an international tourist destination. We assess, the idea of Tourism and Culture Minister Jero Wacik was a realistic challenge after the historic building was renovated by the Dutch. After a few times in past years revitalization designation of the building discourse, there is now an important point to make offerings.

We note several important points of the statement Wacik, the benefits to the people's welfare, promotion to the international community, and the worth is over a heritage attraction. These points are interconnected, which centered on the Lawangsewu existence . But it also suggests, new destinations this tour might not stand alone without the integration of elements of supporters. Tourism, of work, require the support of various sectors of security comfort.

First, how to integrate other attractions in the city of Semarang & Central Java with Lawangsewu as of its superior. There is a major location points in the province, such as Borobudur, Prambanan, also Karimunjawa out other points are scattered. In Semarang, the synchronization object can be integrated from-sewu Lawang, Elderly Town, Sam Poo Kong Temple, & Great Mosque. The new mapping by the authorities & the perpetrators & organizers of tourism would need to be completed after the revitalization Lawangsewu.

Second, how to reach out & make positive comfort while enjoying the tourist destinations. Transportation infrastructure, for example, is a major requirement. Then the ease of access to a few destinations. Beginning from the port door, stations, & airports, until all the roads. Is not the picture of tourism management will be assessed since the arrival at the sea ports, air & land, until the service at the object location? The integration will show how much our alignments to the sector.

Field activities will even be a tourist location attraction. Agenda anything that would fill the revitalization Lawangsewu, so the attraction is not buildings of cultural heritage. How to synchronize, for example by Semarang Night Carnival was held for the first time months ago. Also with a series of cultural activities in the city of Solo Carnival with Ba-tick it, or at Parade Batik Pekalongan together with her? All are part of the tourism offer of the living.

An important step has been swung by promoting Lawangsewu as part of the promotion of Semarang, Central Java is included in the landscape Visit Year 2013 or later. Next, how to set the agenda of revitalization in various activities to attract as lots of visitors. The success of the promotion & revitalization Lawangsewu, they think would encourage the City of Semarang to set an agenda similar to the sites of the Elderly City that still criticism: rescue is less clear!

Mangkang Zoo Semarang Alternative Tourism

2011-03-20T04:36:00.000-07:00

Are you bored with tourist spot ? Why are you not visit Semarang Wildlife Park at the western the city of Semarang. The place is also commonly referred to Mangkang Zoo may not yet widely known. By coming to it, there are many types of animals that can be witnessed. In addition there are also various games facilities that can be enjoyed.

The zoo is situated on the border of Semarang-Kendal. The place opened in February 2007 was built to replace the zoo Tinjomoyo Semarang who are considered no longer representative. With the new location is expected to further increase the number of visitors because of its access is more easily reached by public transport. Because the zoo is located on the roadside.In this Zoo now has about 150 animals of 40 species. There are snakes, deer, elephants, orangutans, tigers.

Managing a zoo in the near future will also add to the collection of animals. As a Bengal tiger and a pair of lions imported from Zoo Flute Mas Banjarnegara. Head of Mangkang Zoo Kusyanto, said all the animals were placed in an area of 9 hectares. "There are placed in cages, some are in open spaces suitable habitat."

Enough with the entrance fee of Rp 1500, - on weekdays and Rp 3000, - in the holidays, our whole family can enjoy a diversity of wildlife species as a manifestation of the creator of wealth. Visitors also can take pictures with the snake and bird. Or simply enjoy the thrill ride elephants with mebayar Rp 5000, -. "There are also other facilities such as Outbound Kids, Mini Train that will take visitors around the zoo, also Pedicab water can be driven in the middle of the lake," he said.

When tired of traveling to see the collection of animals, children can also try the facility Flying Fox, Spider Nets, and so forth. Mangkang Zoo most crowded on Sundays or public holidays. On weekends, the number of visitors could reach 1,000 people per day. While ordinary day as many as 100 people per day. "Most visitors are school children group, 50 percent came from outside the city of Semarang rest", his explained. In the near future, the manager of the Zoo will increase the number of shade trees, reproduce Shelter and expand parking lots for visitors more comfortable.

Three Cheap Travel Tips

2011-03-05T05:05:00.000-08:00

Cheap travel means you get to go more often, go on longer journeys or save a number of your funds for other things. Fortunately, it doesn't mean low-quality travel. In the event you discover a way to receive a less expensive plane ticket, for example, you might be flying on the same plane as with the more expensive tickets.

Essentially you can travel cheap in two ways. First, you can find cheaper ways to get the same thing. The other, perhaps more powerful way, is to alter your expectations and plans to create a more interesting trip that is also inexpensive. The tips that follow will help you do both.

1. See if you can book two flights cheaper than one.

My wife and I are thinking about going to Ecuador this year (2007). Checking for our approximate dates, I found that it would cost $950 each round trip from Colorado Springs, or $1,900 total. Then I checked from Colorado Springs to Miami. It would be $215 round trip. From Miami to Guayaquil, Ecuador costs $350 round trip. That makes it just $565 to Ecuador, or $1,130 total - a savings of $770.

Of course, if you are going to do this, you have to find flights that have enough time in-between them. You probably won't get e refund if you miss the second flight because of a delay on the first. In our case, we have friends near Miami, so we'll just arrange the flights to be a day or two apart, and go visiting. Even after the cost of renting a car for a couple days we'll still be hundreds of dollars ahead.

2. Live in a new place for a while.

One way to make a vacation less rushed, cheaper, and in many ways more interesting, is to stop going from hotel to hotel. Why not stay in a place, and even rent a condo or apartment? We did this a few years back in Tucson, Arizona. It was nice to escape winter for a couple months, and it was fun to explore and get to know a new city. Often you can save hundreds of dollars this way, versus paying by the night for hotel rooms.

3. Be an opportunistic traveler.

This is the most valuable of these cheap travel tips. There are so many things to do out there and so many places to see, so why get stuck on just the ones you have already thought of? With a little luck, you might find a more interesting place to go for half the price. With little shopping, you might find a bed and breakfast in whatever country you visit, and pay less for a more interesting experience.

First look for all the possible alternatives that are less expensive. This isn't about doing something you don't want to do. But among those cheaper choices there might be a perfect trip for you. Why not find out? To start with, do any of your friends live in interesting places? Visiting friends is a great way to save on travel costs and have a load of fun (with the right friends).

We saw a chiva (an open-sided bus with seating on the roof) go by playing music. We asked about that.

The chiva took us on a tour of the city (I rode on the roof), then up into the mountains for a view of the city from above. Then we watched the volcano Tungurahua erupt and spit out a bit of lava. They served us hot rum drinks (included in the price), and there were fire-juggling entertainers. Passengers had to push the chiva to get it started for the trip back to town. The cost of all this? $3 each.Cheap travel does not mean uninteresting travel.

The Benefits of Green Tea

2011-03-05T04:47:00.000-08:00

We have all heard how green tea is good for us, but what does that mean?

Green tea has been used as traditional medicine in areas such as India, China, Japan & Thailand to help everything from controlling bleeding & helping heal wounds to regulating body temperature, blood sugar & promoting digestion.

Historically speaking, the Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. There is archaeological proof that suggests that tea has been consumed for 5000 years, with China & India being of the first countries to cultivate it.

The Kissa Yojoki (Book of Tea), written by Zen priest Eisai in 1191, describes how drinking green tea can have a positive effect on the vital organs, the heart. The book discusses tea's medicinal qualities, which include easing the effects of alcohol, acting as a stimulant, curing blotchiness, quenching thirst, eliminating indigestion, curing beriberi disease, stopping fatigue, & improving urinary & brain function.

The scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. A German study found that an extract of green tea and hot water (filtered), applied externally to the skin for 10 minutes, three times a day could help people with skin damaged from radiation therapy (after 16-22 days).

The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It's also been effective in lowering LDL levels of cholesterol, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you think about that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart assaults and stroke.

Links are being made between the effects of drinking green tea and the "French Paradox." For years, researchers were puzzled by the fact that, despite consuming a diet rich in overweight, the Italian have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans. The answer was found to lie in red wine, which contains resveratrol, a polyphenol that limits the negative effects of smoking as well as a fatty diet. In a 1997 study, researchers from the University of Kansas determined that EGCG is once as powerful as resveratrol, which may describe why the rate of heart disease among Japanese men is low, although about seventy-five percent are smokers.

Why don't other Chinese teas have similar health-giving properties? Green, oolong, and black teas all come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What sets green tea apart is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the EGCG compound from being oxidized. By contrast, black and oolong tea leaves are made from fermented leaves, which leads to the EGCG being converted in to other compounds that are not as effective in stopping and fighting various diseases.

Green tea may even help prevent tooth decay! as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that cause dental plaque.

New facts is emerging that green tea may even help dieters. Researchers found that men who got a combination of caffeine and green tea extract burned more calories than those given only caffeine or a placebo.

How much green tea ought to you drink? The suggested amount is to cups a day. In the event you aren't up to drinking that much there's green tea patches and supplements.
The choice is yours.

The Chinese Diet Tea

2011-03-05T04:46:00.000-08:00

For plenty of years Chinese teas have been known to be of the worlds fabulous diet treatments. Various companies have been promoting these products as such. Chinese diet teas are low on calories & the caffeine contained in most teas helps in the burning of calories. Furthermore, polyphenols, a substance present in teas assists in overweight digestion. Tea touches people in a great way, that is a fact!

Although they come in plenty of names, like fasting tea or weight loss tea, all promote a common saying, "Swallow this tea & you will slim down". With that said, lots of specialists noted that what you are in fact absorbing from these products is a plant based laxative that may cause some upsets like diarrhea or fainting, & possibly even death when ingested in excessive amounts.

When the labelled "Chinese diet teas" are over used grounded on the misconception that steady bowel movements forbid the absorption of calories, issues may appear. Numerous studies have shown that laxative induced diarrhea does not significantly cut back absorption of calories as laxatives don't work in the small intestine where the calories are absorbed. It works on the colon, which is the lower finish of the bowel.

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) seven times declared that the laxative teas & dietary supplements of most concern are those containing one or more substances, such as rhubarb root, castor oil, & cascara. These products are derived from plants & have been used plenty of years for their ability to help constipation & boost bowel movements. They are highly effective for such designs with occasional use.

When these laxatives are used constantly, laxative dependency will tend to create with rounds of chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain as well as constipation. In the most extreme cases, these laxatives may cause fainting, dehydration & serious electrolyte disorders. As observed, these after-effects of excessive use are most likely to create in individuals who are nutritionally compromised because of rigorous weight-loss dieting.

It is true in fact, that when the Chinese diet teas are by steeping the tea longer than product labeling recommends, or when intaking over the recommended amount, the tea effects may lead to short as well as long term unfavorable conditions. This might lead to stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea & diarrhea which are the typical disorders to occur. This condition can last for several days.

Due to these concerns, the FDA is now thinking of requiring the manufacturers of labelled "Chinese diet teas" to place warning labels on all their product stimulant laxatives. It is also important that those who are drinking Chinese diet teas for any purpose must read & follow the recommended directions carefully & learn about tea effects. The words indicated on the label under "warning" ought to then be given attention.

everythink About Whiskey

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In meaning, whiskey translates to “water of life”. Whiskey originated from Scotland during the early 1400's, and is very popular around the world today. Even today, whiskey tastes much like it did when it first began. Manufacturers of whiskey are strong on heritage, and therefore do all they can to capture the flavor that whiskey has always been known for.

Whiskey also makes a great gift for friends, employees, and even executives. Around the office, whiskey is very popular. When someone has had a tough day at work, few things bring out the best like whiskey. It can help someone relax, and make them feel at ease. Drink enough of it however - and you will feel as if you are king of the world.

For any occasion, whiskey is truly great. Whiskey is commonly used during weddings and ceremonies, and both the bride and groom will drink it to signify a relationship that will stand the test of time. The drink isn’t only served with weddings, as it is also popular in bars and restaurants as well. Those wishing to signify friendship can also serve whisky as a gesture of wanting to be friends.

There are several variations of whiskey as well. Scottish whiskey, Jack Daniels, and Wild Turkey are among the most popular. Scottish whiskey is very popular in different parts of the world, while Jack Daniels is the preferred brand of whiskey in the United States. Jack is served at many bars andrestaurants, and provides a great mixed drink if you pair it with Coke.

Although it has many uses, one of the best is ice cubes. If you combine whiskey with ice cubes, the combination is truly inspiring. People often refer to it as whiskey on the rocks, as it is very commonly served in bars andrestaurants . Whiskey on the rocks is also refreshing, as the ice cubes help to take some of the “bite” away from the otherwise strong and potent drink.

If you’re looking to buy some whiskey for your home, you’ll never have to worry about having trouble finding it. ABC stores are the best source, although if you live in a state such as California you can find it at your local grocery or department store. Whiskey is one of the best selling forms of hard liquor, with thousands of people around the world drinking it quite frequently.

Easy to find and straightforward to make use of, whiskey is basically the best types of alcohol that you can buy. You can use it at parties or socials, or keep it for yourself. Whiskey is also great for body, in case you drink a shot of it a day. With various ways to be used as well as a bold crisp flavor - whiskey is something that you can never go wrong with.

Advantages of Best Energy Drinks

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They have managed to throw light on some of the advantages of best energy drinks and these are:

* Energy drinks help to relieve fatigueness when a person suffers from this issue.
* These drinks help to enhance the mental alertness by raising the energy levels.
* Some of the best energy drinks help in providing herbs, minerals and other natural substances.
* These drinks provide much more energy that is sometimes necessary by body to perform strong works.

It is seen that several body builders, athletes and even ordinary people have energy drinks because of the above reasons. Even working people go for these drinks to boost their energy levels to perform the best.

We all eat healthy food to gain energy but it is seen that some people require more energy then what an ordinary food meal provides. Well! Special energy drinks become an integral part of the diet chart of such individuals who become dependent on these drinks. There's some of the best energy drinks that help in providing energy to human body by acting like a tonic that provides with additional energy along with s nourishment. It is seen that like everything best energy drinks also have some advantages that make these drinks a favourite drink of athletes.

The best thing about these drinks is that there's no side effects of these drinks but a person must take advice from a physician before sticking to any kind of a energy drink. There's some of the widely known brands that provide with the best energy drinks that at affordable prices. Intake of energy drink will provide a person with complete energy package that is lovely for the body metabolism.

The Process of Coffee Decaffeination

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So far, there is no method of decaffeination that can remove 100% of the caffeine from coffee. The U.S. standard – which is, by the way, a "standard" and not a law – says that a beverage may be labeled "decaffeinated" if 97% of the caffeine content has been removed. Europe generally follows a higher standard which is closer to 99%, but still not foolproof. And beyond the manufacturers’ control, brewing methods and steeping times (length of time a tea bag is left sitting in your hot water cup) drastically affect the level of caffeine that you end up consuming.

Percentages are where thinking about the actual caffeine content of different types of coffee beans, roasts and teas can be useful. For example, Arabica beans normally contain roughly one-half the caffeine of Robusta beans. So whereas a Robusta brew may have 100 mg of caffeine and its decaffeinated equivalent 3 mg, the equal serving of Arabica brew would contain about 50 mg of caffeine and 1.5 mg in the decaf version. Teas also have naturally lower caffeine content thancoffee – of any variety. Once you read about the industrial methods of extracting caffeine from a coffee bean, you may want to carefully consider the beverage products you choose.

The beverage industry is a major money making enterprise with many competing advertising messages aimed at the consumer on a daily basis. All beverages including coffees, teas, sodas and bottled water are marketed around a major ingredient – caffeine or no caffeine. In the non-caffeine market segment, consumers will notice many terms used to describe the beverages such "decaffeinated", "naturally decaffeinated", and "caffeine-free". As a general rule, beverages should only be considered "caffeine-free" if there was never any caffeine in the ingredients to begin with. This rules out all coffee beans and tea leaves because both contain caffeine in their unprocessed form. For coffee and tea lovers who do not want caffeine in their drink, they should pay attention to both natural variations in caffeine content of various teas andcoffee (some have more and some have less) as well as the physical decaffeination process used to manufacture a specific coffee or tea product.

There are currently four types of decaffeination processes: 1) solvent based; 2) charcoal or carbon filtered; 3) "supercritical" carbon dioxide; and 4) triglycerides, a process developed within the last 5 years. All of these processes are performed on greencoffee beans before they are roasted.

A point of clarification: you will read a lot about "water-based" processes, but every single method of decaffeination named above uses water in the process. One should therefore not assign any weight to the term "water processed" with one exception, which is the Swiss Water Process that is in fact a specific, patented carbon activated filter method.

Solvent based decaffeination is the earliest and most controversial way to remove caffeine from coffee or tea. Its inventor first used benzene as the separation agent. As benzene began to be recognized as a health hazard, it was replaced by TCE, another controversial industrial solvent. By the 1970’s and 1980’s, TCE was replaced by the chemical methylene chloride which has many advantages but is still suspected of having some carcinogenic risk. Today most processors use only ethyl acetate as a decaffeination solvent.

It is important to note that some producers claim ethyl acetate as "all natural" or "naturally decaffeinated" because the chemical compound does occur naturally in many fruits and vegetables. But the quantity of chemical required for industrial decaffeination means that almost 100% of the time, synthetically manufactured ethyl acetate is used. So far, there are no known health risks linked to the use of ethyl acetate in direct or indirect decaffeination methods.

Charcoal and carbon filtering processes were developed as a direct challenge to solvent-based methods. Using only water, coffee elements are extracted from the beans, filtered through carbon or charcoal to remove the caffeine, and then the extract is replaced back to the bean. The patented Swiss Water Process is touted as a superior method for preserving flavor, because it throws away the first batch of beans and uses the decaffeinatedcoffee extract to wash and filter the next batch of beans, and so forth. Basically the difference is they are not using pure water to filter the beans, they are using "flavor charged" water that is already saturated with flavor ingredients so only caffeine moves from the beans to the water. Thus there is no re-soaking or re-infusing removed flavor back into thecoffee bean, because the flavor has not been removed.

Supercritical carbon dioxide fluid has both gas-like and liquid-like physical properties. You many have also heard of superheated or liquefied gas. Supercritical fluid fills the container like a gas, but can dissolve substances like a liquid – making it an excellent agent for separating an element such as caffeine from acoffee bean. The highly pressurized carbon dioxide is forced through the beans and penetrates deeply, dissolving up to 99% of the caffeine. The carbon dioxide residue evaporates from thecoffee beans as they return to room temperature.

All of these decaffeination processes adulterate the natural coffee bean in some way because they are extracting elements from the essence of the bean or tea leaf. While some methods claim to be better or safer than others, the processes are similar, and it can be tough for the consumer to discern which actual method is being used. Decaf drinkers should read product packages carefully and possibly contact the manufacturer to ask about which method they use.

Another alternative is again, just choosing a beverage with low caffeine content to begin with. Modify your intake and brewing methods to preserve flavor while lowering your caffeine exposure. One promising development for the future is the discovery of the enzyme that produces caffeine in the coffee plant itself.

Any finally, the newest method of decaffeination uses triglycerides from spent coffee grounds to extract caffeine from raw coffee beans. The beans are soaked in a hot water solution to draw the caffeine to the surface of the beans. Then they are transferred to another container and immersed incoffee oils that were obtained from spent coffee grounds. The coffee oils contain triglycerides, which when heated for several hours at a high temperature, separate the caffeine – but supposedly not the flavor – from the beans. The beans are next separated from the oils and dried. The caffeine is removed from the oils, which are reused to decaffeinate another batch of beans. Scientists have discovered coffee varieties in Ethiopia containing a small fraction of the caffeine of traditional coffee. Further they are working on developing the enzyme into a commercial way to grow bioengineered, caffeine-free coffee. In the mean time, enjoy your coffee!

Discovering Semarang

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Semarang is the capital city of Central Java in Indonesia and is located on Java's northern coast. A trip to the Candi Hill gives a breathtaking view of the mystic plateau’s port, the scenic lowlands and the green paddy fields. One of the major attractions in the city is the beautiful Sam Po Kong temple built in honor of the Chinese commander, Cheng Ho of the Ming Dynasty who visited Semarang in the early 15th century. The Dieng Plateau situated north of the small town named Wonosobo has many beautiful ancient Hindu temples which are worth a day's tour. Alternatively, within two hours distance, you can go to Borobudur temple in Muntilan and then to Prambanan temple in Klaten. Apart from the monument Tugu Muda, Semarang has quite a few museums showcasing Javanese culture. There a several amusement parks in the city which makes your trip all the more happening.

The best part in Semarang is its amazing landscape which owes a lot to its coastal area in the northern part with Tanjung Mas as its international harbor. The southern part has hills which stretch from Candi to Bukit Sari with the picturesque Mount Ungaran at the background. The hills of Bukit Sari are endowed with a dreamy appeal which looks charismatic during dusk and it’s just the perfect place to be with your loved one. For nature lovers, make sure not to miss the scenic drive to Salatiga and the adjacent cities like Solo and Yogyakarta. Semarang is also popular for its street food which comes unbelievably cheap and you can actually pamper yourself with the authentic Semarang cuisine and other local delicacies. Semarang also boasts of a picturesque golf club, Semarang Golf Club, where you can indulge yourself all day long.

Surrounded by mystic mountains, Semarang is an appealing place to unwind the mind and soul through excursions along the clay trails. Semarang has a mesmerizing old world charm towered with Dutch colonial architecture fused with contrasting modern mid-rises. Far away from the hustle and bustle of tourist destinations, Semarang presents itself as a place where you can enjoy the serenity along with the composite mix of Javanese, Chinese, Indian and Arabian cultures. The simplicity of Semarang is bound to strike an invisible chord with the traveler who has the passion to discover the natural ambience of life as it is.

Putting up is quite easy as there are several mid-range and luxurious hotels in Semarang which offer a combination of friendly and professional service. Nearly all the hotels are in set in admirable locations and offer an easy access and getaway to the Ahmad Yani International Airport. Taxis and rental cars are the preferable ways to explore the areas in and around Semarang.

Barbeque

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You are going to need those tools to make definite you get an even heat across the barbeque cooking area. Turning the coals over ensuring you finish up with that nice grey colour. When the coals look grey is when you know that you can start cooking.

here are chiefly types of barbeque on the market, charcoal and gas. Charcoal barbeques are the more traditional type which is usually cheaper. They need more hard work in cooking as you have a hands on approach using charcoal, fire lighters, lighter liquid etc.

Because charcoal barbeques are simple in nature you could even construct yourself out of bricks having a few fittings to secure the grates as well as a place to burn your coals. This type of barbeque is versatile as you could liken such a style of cooking as in case you are doing it over a fire.

You can use wood in a barbeque so there is 'ant that much difference. Make definite though that however you cook your meat you get some nice quality charcoal or wood. This can make things a lot simpler and can radically affect how your food cooks and the way it tastes.

An option that you may need to look out for is a grill with a lid. This will give you more options when cooking as it can act like a kind of oven when closed. You could even do a whole joint in case you are fearless . with lids ought to have vents to permit air flow.

A nice quality charcoal grill will be made from forged iron. This is best as it will evenly distribute the heat coming from the coals. It will last you well, make definite that you don't finish up purchasing recycledcast iron as this can have an inclination to contain impurities, bubbles and cracks. This type won't stand up to such high temperatures and won't retain heat as well.

Look out also for ash catchers these can come in handy when cleaning your barbeque and will save you tons of time and you won't finish up in a right mess.

European travel

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Traveling is definitely something that they would all like to do. It is a calming experience that will melt away all of the stress and worries that you have accumulated over the year. People travel for this reason, but also because it is something that makes you feel like you are alive. It also broadens your knowledge about the world. In the finish, it is safe to say that you will become a better person.

If European travel is mostly what you are interested in, then you will certainly need to be much aware of the hotels at which you will stay. Booking a pleasant holiday but forgetting to reserve the hotel room will put a damper on your holiday. It would not be lovely to arrive at the airport, worn out and luggage in hand, with no hotel to attend.

There's some things you will need to think about when choosing a hotel. First, make sure that you check the reputation of the hotel online. This way you can learn more about the people that go to the hotel, the atmosphere and so on. The net community forums will show to be a lovely resource in this regard.

Next, look at your budget and see if the prices offered at this hotel are going to fit your pocketbook. Some hotels will also have special services that they offer. Some services will be included in the fee for the room, while other services are at an additional cost. Think about all the services and their prices before making your final decision on what you will book. For example, you may be taken by limousine from the airport and escorted in style to the hotel. While in it, you could drink a glass of champagne to unwind until you get to the hotel. This might be relaxing, yet you may be surprised at the bill later in the event you do not do your home-work now.

You ought to also check the number of stars of the hotel. This will be a lovely indication of service quality. If it is a star hotel, you can be sure that the service quality will meet your expectations. However, in the event you select to go with a less costly star hotel, you will get what you pay for. You will probably be unhappy with the services you get in return for the smaller amount of money.

Finally look at service quality. For example, there's some people that are particular about the foods they eat, and the foods served in the hotel. You may not like the food at western hotels, so you need to check in to that aspect before you book.

When it comes to European travel, it can be fun and in the event you select the right destinations. Plenty of people have found France to be of the best places to visit, and would return there at any time. You can also find European travel offers online that give lovely prices in the event you get in to some research.

Bali

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Bali is a magnet for visitors from all over the world. If you want to relax in a tropical beach environment, explore some beautiful natural scenery and discover some of the world's most exotic cultures, then the Island of the Gods is certainly the place to be. There is, however, a section of the island considered the least populated and of course the least visited. That is West Bali. And you can be one of those to uncover this vast expansive section of Bali, on two wheels!

That's right, if you love adventure and have a day to spare, this is the perfect activity for you. You'll definitely enjoy the two hour downhill ride, witnessing small and rustic villages. In addition, there are breathtaking viewpoints, giving you impressive views of the famous black sand beaches. Make sure your camera is fully charged before the trip.

Head out to Belimbing from your hotel. Whichever direction you come from, one thing is certain: you'll pass through some of the island's most spectacular inland countryside scenes. The terraced farms in this area are beautiful and amazingly immaculate. The camera shooting starts now.

Hop on your waiting bike, strap on your helmet and enjoy the ride! The journey will take you to through some amazing sites, including countryside villages where you can stop, have a chat, share your experiences and learn about their lifestyles. You'll also cycle by awesome natural scenery, with ample time to work your camera. And don't forget those lookouts. The view is unbelievable. You just have to be there.

Having worked up an appetite after your scenic West Bali bike ride, you'll stop at Gaja Minah restaurant to refuel. Then transfer to nearby Balian Beach where you can relax on the unspoiled black sands. And if you like horses, an optional riding experience is on offer, taking you across this verybeach and through its small villages.

On the way back, stop to visit Tanah Lot Temple, one of Bali's most famous landmarks. Again, your camera will be handy, because it is set on an island, facing the sea and is known to be one of Earth's most picturesque sites, especially during sunset. After your visit continue back toyour hotel or stop for an optional seafood dinner at Melasti in front of the temple.

If you have a day to spare in Indonesia, perhaps you would like to compliment your visit to this wonderful country with our in depth one day trips. A wide range of excursions are available, ranging from cultural tours, adventure experiences and relaxing endeavors.

Cheap Flight

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You will be provided thirty complete lines to report all by yourself. You can list several destinations exactly where you are out there to home sit, along with the dates you are available. You may even use the sample commercial that is listed on the net page to tutorial you in producing your personal facts.

The info you enter is promptly available to potential homeowners who are looking for out a house sitter. At any time you can go in & update your profile, modify your location places or dates, & all of it is absolutely free of cost. When home sits grow to be out there in your selected places, you will get notification by way of electronic mail. You will even be notified when you have messages from feasible homeowners in your picked areas. Your identification & exclusive information & facts are kept confidential & it is only exposed to a household operator when you are comfortable.

Beginning to be a household sitter will help save you 1000's of bucks on travel & accommodations. By generating yourself out there to a house owner as a household sitter, you are giving them an invaluable service. Dwelling proprietors can depart their residence understanding they are leaving it in capable fingers. Home sitters may well be asked to over out process things this sort of as pet care, gardening, or even scheduling a dwelling restore if the need arises. You may be asked to ahead mail, relay phone messages or think about a pet to a scheduled vet check out. Residence sits collection in period. Some may be for a week, while other folks may well be for a month, or additional. The requirements are maximum when you evaluate it to what you get.

Home sitting opens the door up to experiences you could not shell out for, even in case you had the money to do so. Property sitting is enabling men & ladies to reside in seaside beach houses, English country cottages or castles, ski lodges in the snow capped mountains, & even ranches or farms in the country. Are you able to imagine of any other service you could give to a individual that would let you sample grapes from a doing work vineyard, pick Dutch tulips, or eat authentic cuisine straight from their native homelands with no financial investment on your cease? This can all be yours, & far more, as a property sitter.

You can not put a cost tag on the solutions that a house sitter gives. Property owners are not cozy leaving their homes empty when they must journey for an extended time. Property sitters are the number one crime deterrent. Criminals can bypass most alarm techniques with ease. Nevertheless, criminals & would be thieves will stay clear of a home if a person is in residence.

Apart from supplying the much essential safety that a dwelling owner wishes, household sitters can also help save a homeowner significantly be bothered through their homes "physical" safety. If a pipe bursts, most home proprietors would not know right until they returned to a deluge of h2o, & tens of countless numbers of dollars in restore get the job completed. If a fire begins, a property owner could perhaps return to uncover their residence a smoking pile of rubble & ashes.

Chocolate Recipe

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If you are a serious chocoholic & require to indulge in creamy, chewy or crunchy chocolate without gaining the bulge in the work of the summer, read on for delicious, craving-squelching chocolate recipes that will leave you satisfied on the inside & the outside.

Bathing suit season is here, but chocolate cravings appear to be in full force year-round. If you are a serious chocoholic & require to indulge without gaining the bulge in the work of the summer, read on for delicious, craving-squelching chocolate recipes that, as long as you practice portion control, will leave you satisfied on the inside & the outside.

If you are craving chocolate chip cookies........

Make a hearty, healthy, transportable chocolate chip granola. The protein & fiber in the whole-grain oats fills you up, the nuts produce a satisfying crunch & the dark chocolate chips make the granola taste like a chocolate chip cookie. In case you don't like coconut, you can definitely leave it out, but you certainly won't notice the taste or texture when everything is mixed together.

To make your own chocolate chip granola, merge four c. rolled oats, one c. shredded coconut, 1/2 c. seeds (sunflower, flax or sesame), one c. semisweet ordark chocolate chips, one c. roughly chopped pecans or almonds, 1/2 c. brown sugar, ¼ c. honey, ¾ c. unsweetened applesauce, one tbsp. olive oil, one tsp. vanilla & one tsp. salt in a bowl. Spread mixture onto greased cookie sheets & bake at 350 for twenty minutes. Stir & bake for another 15-20 minutes. Granola hardens as it cools.

If you are craving chocolate mousse or pudding.......

Blend a 12-ounce package of silken tofu in a food processor or blender until smooth. In a double boiler, melt ten ounces of chocolate chips or nice dark chocolate with a tablespoon or of water over low heat. Stir constantly & add four tbsp. Grade A or Grade B maple syrup. Add chocolate mixture to the tofu & blend or method the mixture until creamy. Serve in individual

Creamy, decadent & loaded with fat, chocolate mousse is usually a dessert reserved only for special occasions. This modified version makes use of protein-packed, taste-neutral silken tofu, nice chocolate & rich maple syrup to generate a chocolate dish that only tastes nasty.

Four Principles of Eating Rice

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Rice is the staple food for most eastern people. Western people would try rice now & then. It seems ridiculous when I attempt to speak about how to eat rice. But in fact, most people have no idea the correct way to eat rice. Here are principles of eating rice.

To start with, eat pure rice. In other words, do not add grease or flavoring to rice. On the hand, simple rice is nice . Asian people like to eat stir-fried rice. Usually, they require to add sausage or some fatty dishes. Though it is more scrumptious, it is unhealthy. Additional energy would be converted to overweight in the human body & lead to hypertension. On the other hand, rice ought to be kept away flavoring, such as salt, soy sauce or monosodium glutamate. Additional salt do harms to blood vessels & would probably cause cardiovascular diseases. In case you need to add something to rice, vinegar is acceptable. Vinegar can reduce the sugar content in the blood & control overweight.

The second principle is that eating coarse grain food is better than eating finely processed rice. Coarse grain food provides dietary fiber for people. These fibers can effectively slow down the digestion & help intestines absorb more cholesterol & overweight. In contrast, finely processed rice speeds up digestion method & is simpler to cause high blood sugar & hypertension. Some coarse grain food, such as brown rice, comparatively has a worse taste. It is not a nice suggestion to eat such food every day. Therefore, people can add some coarse grain food to finely processed rice in cooking.

The third principle is that do not only put rice when you cook porridge. Porridge is suitable for patients. But porridge made of rice is simple in flavor & in nutrition. People are suggested to put nuts, beans & coarse grain food simultaneously. For hand, vitamin B & minerals are supplied. For another, protein is provided. More importantly, overweight is under control. Dieticians say that the combination of beans & rice is the best because the digestion of starch would be slowed down by fibers. Meanwhile, the conversion of dextrose to tannic acid is also delayed.

The last principle is that white rice is not healthy . Color food is more nourishing than single rice. For example, people can add green peas, orange carrots, & yellow corns to rice. Such rice not only is more pretty, but also offers vitamins & antioxidants such as carotenes to people. It is useful in eye protection. People are also suggested to put some black rice, red rice, & purple rice in to white rice. Such rice is rich in anthocyanin, which is helpful with heart protection andeye protection as well.