bandung hotels, tourism, travels - Indonesia

Dago Street

Sun, 31 May 2009 10:44:34 +0100

Do you want to feel as if you were in the cities of Europe ? just come and enjoy this atmosphere in Dago street, Bandung. The nuance of Dago street offers much coolness and beautiful scenery which has millions of enchanment and puts in order, so that make the street more beautiful. Walking along the street, you will find a lot of big trees which has function as the shelter especially in the day lights. The street is also completed with sidewalk for pedestrians to walk along in shady and pleasure. Historically Dago street was used to be an elite house complex area in Dutch colonialism era. As the main road is Dagoweg [Dago Street] or nowadays namely Jl. Ir. H. Juanda. Until early of 60s decade, thi street still has a special line for pedestrian, baby carriage, bycicle, cart and a special line for motorcycle. Dago Street in old time consists of two-ways asphalt streets width around 2 metres where both side of the street have green area planted by resin trees which becomes the landmark of this area. Besides that, in the middle of both lines has a half meter square of park filled by various green plants.

Tips of Low Cost Green Traveling

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:55:25 +0100

For those who prefer green traveling, offsets the carbon, luxurious lodges and back to nature, there are some tips to have it with low cost but exciting experiences.1. Stray from the beaten path By visiting areas that few tourists go to, you can avoid adding to the stress on hot spots and enjoy a more authentic experience. Plus, you'll save money by not paying a premium for limited space. For example : Visit Gede Pangrango National Park, it's remote and wild,you're your payoff in terms of wildlife spotting will off the charts. Compared to some of nature-made-resorts such as Safari Park's lodges, you will spend less money to have Green Exotic experience.

17 Tips to Share with Your Favorite First-Time Traveler

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:16:57 +0100

1. Consider all your flight options When traveling to multiple destination, fly open-jaw to avoid backtracking. -- JetsetJ2. Bring an extra bag Pack an empty gym bag in your suitcase. I fill it with laundry and check it on the way home and make room that way for any purchases I've made. --Nikki23. Take a good look before you book Ask for help planning your itinerary BEFORE you buy your airline tickets, railpass and other items that can't be canceled. --ira

Liana Larasati: Tips of Shopping at Duty Free

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:46:03 +0100

What do you usually do at the international airport ? honestly, not many can do except sight seeing at the duty free shops, and sometimes you might be attempted then pull out your money to buy something. Most of us know what we need, can be aftershave, perfume, a bottle of drink or cigarette. However, where is the best place to buy such needs ?. Most people traveling by international flight have three choices when buying duty free goods. It can be at the departure terminal, in flight, or at the arrival terminal. Logically, people think the price must be the same and not make any comparisons, but it is big mistake.Sometimes for the same size, brand and type of goods, the price can be much different. Then you need to make calculation before spending your money. If you do not believe it, just try to do little survey when traveling.

Garut Developing The Papandayan Tourism

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:37:22 +0100

Some management of hotels, resort and tourism services in Garut, initiate to developing tourism in Garut by adding traveling packages to there. One of the offering packages is waiting the sunrise in top of Papandayan . According to Mr. Goya A Mahmud from Kampoeng Sampireun Resort Spa, compared to Bromo, tourism resort such as Garut has advantages ; after seeing the sunrise in the top of Papandayan, the tourist will bring to rafting in Cimanuk river about 8 meters length that will end in the center of town. Then to relieve the exhausted after rafting, tourist can dip in hot water of Cipanas before going home.