tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17560017477085580842024-03-21T16:17:58.148+03:00Joel Jalan JalanMore or Less, this is about Travelling of Mas Joel...Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-24191944847976569812023-02-01T16:15:00.002+03:002023-02-02T21:52:24.626+03:00Pakistan Trip 2023<p>Itinerary</p><p>3-Feb (Fri) <br /></p><p>08:35 Arrive in Islamabad Airport<br />Breakfast <br />Fatima Jinnah Park <br />Pakistan Monument<br />Lok Virsa Heritage Museum<br />Lunch at F7 Jinnah Super Market<br />Shah Faisal Masjid<br />Daman e Koh<br />Monal Restaurant<br />Faisal Mosque at Night<br />Pakistan Monument at Night<br />Centaurus Mall<br />Hotel Virindi<br /></p><p>4-Feb (Sat)</p><p>Breakfast at Tehzeeb Bakers <br />Hike Trail-5<br />Saidpur Village<br />Lunch<br />Rawalpindi Raja Bazaar<br />Bus to Lahore<br /></p><p>Check in Hotel Grand Milennium Hotel<br />Masjid Wazir Khan at Night<br />Food Court Food Street<br /></p><p>5-Feb (Sun)</p><p>Badshahi Mosque<br />Lahore Fort<br />Lunch<br />Waqah Border</p><p> </p><p>Islamabad<br /><a href="https://www.bucketlistly.blog/posts/6-best-places-visit-things-to-do-islamabad-pakistan#6-visit-the-faisal-mosque-during-sunset">6 Best Things to Do in Islamabad, Pakistan in 2023 - A Complete Guide to Backpacking Islamabad (bucketlistly.blog)</a><br />Islamabad at Night: <a href="https://www.zameen.com/blog/popular-places-visit-islamabad-night.html">Most Popular Places to Visit in Islamabad at Night | Zameen Blog</a><br />Hiking Trails: <a href="https://www.cda.gov.pk/about_islamabad/trails/default.asp">https://www.cda.gov.pk/about_islamabad/trails/default.asp<br /></a><a href="https://www.cmta.com.pk/">Islamabad Metro – The best way to get around in Islamabad (cmta.com.pk)</a></p><p>Rawalpindi: <a href="https://www.desiblitz.com/content/15-things-to-do-when-visiting-rawalpindi">15 Things To Do when Visiting Rawalpindi | DESIblitz</a> </p><p>Lahore<br />Things to do: <a href="https://www.bucketlistly.blog/posts/things-to-do-lahore-pakistan#7-witness-the-border-ceremony-at-the-wahga-gate">7 Amazing Things to Do in Lahore, Pakistan in 2023 - A Complete Guide to Backpacking Lahore (bucketlistly.blog)</a> <br />Lahore at night: <a href="https://www.locallylahore.com/the-magical-city-lahore-at-night/">The Magical City Lahore at Night - Locally Lahore</a><br /><a href="https://www.locallylahore.com/8-places-to-must-visit-in-lahore/">8 Places To Must Visit In Lahore (locallylahore.com)<br /></a><a href="https://theculturetrip.com/asia/pakistan/articles/the-top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-lahore/">The Top Things to See and Do in Lahore, Pakistan (theculturetrip.com)</a></p><p>Bus to Lahore<br /><a href="https://blogpakistan.pk/lahore-to-islamabad-buses/#:~:text=5%20Bus%20Services%20Between%20Lahore%20and%20Islamabad%201,...%204%20Road%20Master%20...%205%20Skyways%20">5 Top Lahore to Islamabad Buses - Fares & Timings (blogpakistan.pk)</a> <br /></p><p>Visa on Arrival: <a href="https://blog.karlrock.com/how-to-apply-for-a-pakistan-visa-on-arrival-what-happens-when-you-land/">https://blog.karlrock.com/how-to-apply-for-a-pakistan-visa-on-arrival-what-happens-when-you-land/</a> <br /></p>Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-11316789194276964402022-05-08T20:26:00.005+03:002023-02-08T20:08:11.191+03:00 List of Countries and Territories Visited<p>116. Pakistan (3-5Feb2023: Islamabad, Lahore) <br /></p><p>115. Saudi Arabia (22-25Dec22: Riyadh, Jeddah)</p><p>114. Azerbaijan (3-5May22: Baku)</p><p>113. North Korea (27Apr-2May19)</p><p>112. Guam (Jan19)</p><p>111. Uzbekistan (May18: Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent)</p><p>110. Tajikistan (May18: Dushanbe, Khujand, Penjakent, Haft kul)</p><p>109. Kazakhstan (Apr18: Almaty)</p><p>108. Kyrgyzstan (Apr18)</p><p>107. Brunei (May17)</p><p>106. Monaco (Apr17)</p><p>105. Russia (Apr17: St.Petersburg)</p><p>104. Latvia (Apr17)</p><p>103. Lithuania (Apr17)</p><p>102. Andorra (Mar17)</p><p>101. Luxembourg (12Dec16: Luxembourg)</p><p>100. Bulgaria (24-26Sep16: Sofia, Plovdiv, Buzludzha)</p><p>099. Macedonia (21-23Sep16: Skopje, Ohrid)</p><p>098. Kosovo (20-21Sep16: Prizren, Pristina)</p><p>097. Albania (18-19Sep16: Tirana)</p><p>096. Montenegro (16-18Sep16: Kotor, Ulcinj)</p><p>095. Bosnia Herzegovina (14-16Sep16: Sarajevo, Mostar)</p><p>094. Slovenia (9-14Sep16: Ljubljana, Bled, Bohinj, Soca Valley, Postojna, Škocjan, Piran)</p><p>093. Serbia (6-9Jul16: Belgrade, Novi Sad, Subotica)</p><p>092. Estonia (11Feb16: Tallinn)</p><p>091. Finland (5-12Feb16: Helsinki, Kemi, Rovaniemi, Luosto)</p><p>090. Malta (2-5Feb16)</p><p>089. San Marino (1Feb16)</p><p>088. Vatican City (29Jan16)</p><p>087. Romania (17-20Jul15: Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu)</p><p>086. Denmark (8-10Jul15: Copenhagen)</p><p>085. Iceland (1-8Jul15: Reykjavic, Laugavegur Trail)</p><p>084. Sweden (29Jun-1Jul15: Stockholm, Uppsala)</p><p>083. Norway (Mar17: Tromso, 26-29Jun15: Oslo, Bergen)</p><p>082. Laos (Apr14: Vientianne, Vanvian, Luang Prabang)</p><p>081. Myanmar (1-5Dec13: Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake)</p><p>080. Philippines (16-25Aug13: Davao, Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, Manila)</p><p>079. Liechtenstein (7Oct2012: Vaduz)</p><p>078. Switzerland (30Sep-8Oct2012: Geneva, Bern, Luzern, Zurich, Zermat, Grinderwald and Berner Oberland, St.Moritz and Bernina)</p><p>077. Costa Rica (26-30May12: San Jose, Monte Verde, Arenal/ La Fortuna)</p><p>076. Nicaragua (23-26May12: Leon, Granada, Ometepe)</p><p>075. Honduras (20-22May12): Copan, San Pedro Sula</p><p>074. El Salvador (19-20May12): San Salvador</p><p>073. Panama (17-19May12): Panama City</p><p>072. Ecuador (7-17May12): Quito, Guayaquil, Galapagos Islands</p><p>071. Puerto Rico (1-3May12)</p><p>070. Croatia (5-8May12: Zagreb, Plitvice, Dubrovnik)</p><p>069. Macau (12Dec11)</p><p>068. Northern Cyprus (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)
(4-8Nov11: Lefkosa, Girne, St.Hillarion, Cantara, Bellapais, Cantara,
Agios Filon, Salamis, Gazimagusta)</p><p>067. Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus) (4-8Nov11: Lefkosia, Lemesos, Kourion, Kolossi, Akrotiri)</p><p>066. Colombia (26 September - 7 October 2011: Bogota, Santa Marta, Ciudad Perdida Teyuna, Tayrona, Cartagena)</p><p>065. Poland (12-14Jun11: Krakow, Auschwitz, Wiedenbach Salt Mine)</p><p>064. Cuba (26-30May11: Havana, Vinales)</p><p>063. Chile (26Feb-12Mar11: Santiago, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Puerto Montt)</p><p>062. UK (30Dec10-1Jan11: Oxford, London)</p><p>061. Israel (17-19Nov10: Jerusalem)</p><p>060. Czech (3-5Aug10: Prague)</p><p>059. Slovakia (2-3Aug10: Bratislava)</p><p>058. Hungary (31Jul-2Aug10: Budapest)</p><p>057. Ethiopia (20-26Jul10: Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Bahar Dar, Gonder, Axum)</p><p>056. Cape Verde (Feb10: Santiago, Sao Vincente)</p><p>055. Senegal (Feb10: Dakar, St.Louis, Goree Island)</p><p>054. Maldives (31Dec09-2Jan10: Male)</p><p>053. Jordan (16Nov10: Amman, Jerash; 27-30Nov09: Petra, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum)</p><p>052. Seychelles (30Oct-1Nov09: Mahe, La Digue, Praslin)</p><p>051. Armenia (27-29Oct09: Yerevan, Echmiadzin, Khor Vilap, Noravank)</p><p>050. Georgia (24-26Oct09: Tbilisi, Davit Gareja, Mkheta)</p><p>049. Iran (16-23Oct09: Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd, Isfahan)</p><p>048. Syria (18-22Sep09: Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra, Afamea, Hama, Crac des Chevaliers, Bosra, Maalula, Izra, Qanawat, Shahala)</p><p>047. Spain (Mar17: Valencia, 23-26Sep11: Barcelona (Merce);
June-July 2009: Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Ronda, Seville, Bilbao, San
Sebastian, Pamplona, Segovia, Toledo)</p><p>046. Portugal (June 2009: Lisbon, Sintra)</p><p>045. Lebanon (2009)</p><p>044. Kuwait (2008)</p><p>043. Bahrain (2008)</p><p>042. Sri Lanka (2008: Dambullah, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Negambo)</p><p>041. Djibouti (2008: Djibouti City, Lake Abbe, Lake Assal)</p><p>040. Kenya (2008: Nairobi, Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Rift Valley)</p><p>039. Rwanda (2008: Kigali, Ruhengeri, Volcanoes NP)</p><p>038. Uganda (2008: Kampala, Jinja, White Nile River)</p><p>037. Oman (2008: Muscat, Nizwa, Sur)</p><p>036. Canada (2008: Montreal, Quebec City)</p><p>035. Brazil (2007: Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Foz do Iguassu, Pantanal; Feb10: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro)</p><p>034. Yemen (Sanaa)</p><p>033. Tanzania (Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro NP, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar)</p><p>032. UAE (29Dec22-2Jan23: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain; 20-23Dec16: Dubai, 31Dec15-1Jan16: Dubai, 30Dec11-2Jan12: Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Dec10, Sep07: Dubai)</p><p>031. India (New Delhi, Agra, Varanashi, Jaypur, Jodhpur; 4-6Oct14: Mumbai; 24-27Nov15: Mumbai, Nashik, Trimbakeshwar)</p><p>030. Cambodia (Angkor Wat)</p><p>029. Madagascar</p><p>028. Swaziland</p><p>027. South Africa (Johanesburg, Kruger NP, Cape Town)</p><p>026. Bolivia (La Paz, Uyuni)</p><p>025. Peru (Lima, Cusco, Macchu Pichu, Nazca, Arequipa, Titikaka Lake)</p><p>024. Vietnam (Ho Chi Min, Hanoi, Hue)</p><p>023. Mexico (23-26May11, 30May-10Jun11: Cancun, Playa del Carmen,
Tulum, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Mexico City, Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan);
2002: Tijuana)</p><p>022. Qatar (11Oct06-30Apr12; 11Aug14-: working)</p><p>021. USA (Nov17: San Francisco, Hawaii, LA); 29Oct-5Nov12: LA,
Irvine, Palm Spring, Seattle; 2-7May12: Puerto Rico, Orlando:
19-23May11: Chicago, Las Vegas); 13Mar11: NYC; 26Feb11: Dallas;
22Oct-7Nov10: NYC, Miami, Key West, LA, Irvine, Las Vegas; 2002: Los
Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Fransisco, 2008: New York,
Washington, Boston)</p><p>020. Morocco (Marakesh, Rabat, Warzazat, Sahara Desert)</p><p>019. Egypt (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Sinai, Alexandria)</p><p>018. Singapore</p><p>017. Korea (Seoul, Taegu)</p><p>016. China (Peking, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin)</p><p>015. Nepal (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan)</p><p>014. Malaysia (17-18June2012; 1999: Kualalumpur)</p><p>013. Austria (1999: Wien, Salzburg)</p><p>012. Germany (Apr17: Berlin; 10-11Jun11: Frankfurt; 1999: Munich, Berlin, Nurnberg)</p><p>011. Belgium (1999: Brussel)</p><p>010. Netherlands (1999, Aug2010: Amsterdam)</p><p>009. France (Apr17: Nice; 9-13Dec16: Paris, 27-30Sep2012: Paris, Mont Saint-Michel, Chamonix Mont-Blanc; 1999: Paris)</p><p>008. Italy (29Jan-2Feb16: Venice, Roma; 16-19May11: Napoli, Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Isla Capri); 1999: Venice, Roma)</p><p>007. Greece (Mar17: Meteora etc.,13-20Dec16: Athene, Santorini, Zakynthos, 1999: Athene)</p><p>006. Turkey (1999: Istanbul, Pamukkaleh, 2003: Cappadocia, 2010: Istanbul)</p><p>005. Thailand (16-22Apr16: Bangkok, Samui, Phangan;1999: Bangkok, Ayuthaya)</p><p>004. Australia (Sidney, Goldcoast, Melbourne)</p><p>003. Japan (my residency since 1995)</p><p>002. Hongkong (12Dec11,...)</p><p>001. Taiwan (14-16Apr16, 30Oct-7Nov15,Jul1992, 29Apr13-11Aug14)</p>Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-2771109312163257722022-05-06T22:11:00.009+03:002022-05-07T19:41:16.120+03:00Azerbaijan Rechallenge (3-5 May 2022)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqNOlS2TYfLYudjNZu8ZnfdC0B8rdy0uBzjJr26LVCg_XQjY7Mz_R_HXkp5FQTVq5MyPRbO6RtbuSdyXVQLDJijyxhuOvaKCYc7TXW7jwQBwVyAZdydT9WQ29xlHdg6QxChLCBYEftHCEh9royJl6D7-rfn_ArMNivqiYIYjpxQtaFju9G0AhTI8n/s3648/IMG_20220503_195602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="at Heydar Aliyev Park" border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqNOlS2TYfLYudjNZu8ZnfdC0B8rdy0uBzjJr26LVCg_XQjY7Mz_R_HXkp5FQTVq5MyPRbO6RtbuSdyXVQLDJijyxhuOvaKCYc7TXW7jwQBwVyAZdydT9WQ29xlHdg6QxChLCBYEftHCEh9royJl6D7-rfn_ArMNivqiYIYjpxQtaFju9G0AhTI8n/w400-h300/IMG_20220503_195602.jpg" title="at Heydar Aliyev Park" width="400" /></a></div>15 years ago, my entry was rejected and I got the biggest trauma in my traveling history, getting stuck in Baku airport since the authority didn't give on arrival visa to Azerbaijan for Indonesian citizen that time. My passport was detained and I needed to stay in the airport for 3 days and 2 nights.<p></p><p>This time, my first traveling after the corona pandemic, even though it is now clear that Azerbaijan gave visa online or on-arrival to Indonesian, I felt a bit nervous about the entry requirements for COVID-19. The first trouble was in Doha airport, Qatar Airways held issuing my boarding pass due my vaccine certificate didn't have the QR code. Finally they allowed me to board after they confirmed with Baku airport after I waited in Doha airport for 2 hours.</p><p>I was really happy passing the immigration in Baku airport, finally I said. New addition to my visited country list I haven't updated.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyrCOUJSe0Hqxj92iDyBPoZGvFoUOUE6AmZJbLsau9IWtCwnV3uSlf0da_R-Xs6OUQ2LBG5-lriF6oMx4PXkQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div> First impression to Baku was jaw-dropping. Clean, rich and brand new city. The road from the airport to the city, displayed some cheerful colorful illumination at night. The modern architecture was fabulous, while the old buildings dated back to the 18th century were grand. They are brave to show-off with modern architectural uniqueness.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJSUS7yujQBBfRhS-4p5k4dNUFQQe9Z9rXR_XR-bZuSO6m9Jo04dKVzOy-JaXHimKbyzaPJxFQVhSRhKcMgG91d4S6j9AnaHQpSh2jETxnEu4syDD6FqOfQrvA2HivFAAzGoCeLuu5rI6kNpU2q-zPjcF0xAVEeRJt99pv179rjlAp1IAcFe6Jk1l/s5120/IMG_20220503_110846.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJSUS7yujQBBfRhS-4p5k4dNUFQQe9Z9rXR_XR-bZuSO6m9Jo04dKVzOy-JaXHimKbyzaPJxFQVhSRhKcMgG91d4S6j9AnaHQpSh2jETxnEu4syDD6FqOfQrvA2HivFAAzGoCeLuu5rI6kNpU2q-zPjcF0xAVEeRJt99pv179rjlAp1IAcFe6Jk1l/w400-h300/IMG_20220503_110846.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nizami Street<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>First thing in the morning, I strolled off Nizami Street, a beautiful pedestrian heaven shopping lane with grand tile and European classic building both sides. Met my first local Couchsurfer, Jamal and walked all the way to Sea Boulevard where I could feel the breeze of Caspian Sea, which it was a lake that pumping up oil to make the country rich. The Sea Boulevard also featured Mini Venice and Carpet Museum. Would like to enter Museum in the next opportunity.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT2Tj9lLU3pWYcXkN31qPWPKSVBbpaoShR19Ombi0S8imNEyrRLOKdVjk-YsfEbUF-GivqsV_m6ow-BIxPUOcGYO7Y2_9Gi6zQrjFD0nqgbh9hPtINUi2t7J2Z3Ly1fgZ2dgf1nMLmaHKZ7HDSLBzdQ9V13GJ1s20QW6e3jwhq-bXnNlEvKRZdfWkL" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT2Tj9lLU3pWYcXkN31qPWPKSVBbpaoShR19Ombi0S8imNEyrRLOKdVjk-YsfEbUF-GivqsV_m6ow-BIxPUOcGYO7Y2_9Gi6zQrjFD0nqgbh9hPtINUi2t7J2Z3Ly1fgZ2dgf1nMLmaHKZ7HDSLBzdQ9V13GJ1s20QW6e3jwhq-bXnNlEvKRZdfWkL" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flame Towers from Sea Boulevard<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRV9YoL8-6NhXL6IKtCSwK9pXpQZnRSKAAlpPI1KYBacoEw79EXVh_BvrIxH5GdIEh7heCQyisXq6ZxQXZQnSUVe_D6IKbvjQ7iD4nI6Ux0NJpVyHfplD2jttHL9pp6iFuEAECOgMtmFmiszdFj1JYdkYwfUVX7s363ooBo4PiK5rQCRwuiHLwUtLa" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRV9YoL8-6NhXL6IKtCSwK9pXpQZnRSKAAlpPI1KYBacoEw79EXVh_BvrIxH5GdIEh7heCQyisXq6ZxQXZQnSUVe_D6IKbvjQ7iD4nI6Ux0NJpVyHfplD2jttHL9pp6iFuEAECOgMtmFmiszdFj1JYdkYwfUVX7s363ooBo4PiK5rQCRwuiHLwUtLa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flame Towers from Highland Park<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>After taking a rest in my room, my second local Couchsurfer, Amrah, with his car took me to Highland Park with the nice view of the city and Flame Towers. We walked the Martyr's Lane to the tower with eternal flame which was off that day. Amrah showed me the White City, a new luxury residential area, another show-off of rich Azerbaijan. Heydar Aliyev Center might be the most popular spot in Azerbaijan due to its architecture. Took some night photos there.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRlPc7oYPue8sa8ihf1D5JZsgzRXmylAG9QOHjgKkZVXufSy7913hUbG-w_PGt-WH2ntdakWd2KnGp3QuzhYhozPPLD0DJFw0ioxJ8qlZvtHrE8oeWbW5fvnN4GiPSSXIarh7OJA2y5HKJSUF0SxRz4YK-ZaX-9ja1LRtOKwBbqw2Wb_JMR780BU-/s5120/IMG_20220503_200707.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRlPc7oYPue8sa8ihf1D5JZsgzRXmylAG9QOHjgKkZVXufSy7913hUbG-w_PGt-WH2ntdakWd2KnGp3QuzhYhozPPLD0DJFw0ioxJ8qlZvtHrE8oeWbW5fvnN4GiPSSXIarh7OJA2y5HKJSUF0SxRz4YK-ZaX-9ja1LRtOKwBbqw2Wb_JMR780BU-/w400-h300/IMG_20220503_200707.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heydar Aliyev Centre at night<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>On my second day, due to my stomachache, I took a slow day, and walked alone to the Old City. Paid AZN 15 to enter the Shirvansan Palace, which I don't think it's worth the money. In the afternoon, I met with my third local couchsurfer in this trip, Maharram, who took me Baku Book Center, with pretty and spacious interior and dinner Azerbaijan traditional food in the Old City.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDv01TJekEr9mP3I1Li0brxJx9RFP3fN4cbHYBSmAtMFJKOxdJSrRmPh4KHYu7yp9rYYnyrcy3EwcSlMjrj20IYYaNxLm4sqOnhceZLjCxatctP57-1E6ErhSOgW8pS5fW6CSVADX7rIom6n3EQ-wo534fb33HiUrFU5K-HkKZUNFinUVGivfPYzoT" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDv01TJekEr9mP3I1Li0brxJx9RFP3fN4cbHYBSmAtMFJKOxdJSrRmPh4KHYu7yp9rYYnyrcy3EwcSlMjrj20IYYaNxLm4sqOnhceZLjCxatctP57-1E6ErhSOgW8pS5fW6CSVADX7rIom6n3EQ-wo534fb33HiUrFU5K-HkKZUNFinUVGivfPYzoT=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yashil Bazaar<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <p></p><p>On my last day, since I got better from my stomachache, I visited many places, started with Yashil Bazaar, where I took a lot of pictures for spices, vegetables, fruits and fish. Took a lot more pictures in Heydar Aliyev Center. Paid AZN 15 to enter and it's worth it. A lot to see inside, the permanent art installation and exhibitions, including dolls (my favorite), music instrument, history and miniatures of buildings in Azerbaijan. One object of Japanese artist, Kusama Yayoi was also displayed.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAyZ6q_sbCUfMy_P2M9Ad8hvjigYHGX5QfWxUmfeFZmqdJOXoAUKn9H8llLrrVAHbyaDZLWdQuWM3iyDlqWfZz-Xz2hzIYLl-yngwVG1ybcCH59p081dmoikkf6kQCSi-nlwAsLfeoJF2UiQJVsz5RTHG2_kaWJI4RHeUwWVEIJu8N_Parfj63PHwx" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAyZ6q_sbCUfMy_P2M9Ad8hvjigYHGX5QfWxUmfeFZmqdJOXoAUKn9H8llLrrVAHbyaDZLWdQuWM3iyDlqWfZz-Xz2hzIYLl-yngwVG1ybcCH59p081dmoikkf6kQCSi-nlwAsLfeoJF2UiQJVsz5RTHG2_kaWJI4RHeUwWVEIJu8N_Parfj63PHwx=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heydar Aliyev Center inside<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><p>After visiting a beautiful mosque, Taza Pir Mosque, I tried Azerbaijani hamam at Aga Mikayil Hamami (entrance AZN 10, scrub AZN 15, massage AZN 20). Before heading back to the airport, with Maharram, we visited the extravaganza Heydar Mosque, the illumination was jaw-dropping.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tapXwmoHfX00Tnd_wq2jhE5yETvMRXad3FL-OI6c9ntPIVgv60C_NiSuB3Vq9ZcdeyN6Jo86DR1mB7iMi2hSBHBPWf7Yidvuh6oD8SyMF7XTqmmfBkXfcWo5--9azRgEEOD__mR-150g5qtbhd1LAoNcOBwbbpX4hDaVP2hyVgKPgju3iIehrAmu/s3648/IMG_20220505_224704.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Heydar Mosque" border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tapXwmoHfX00Tnd_wq2jhE5yETvMRXad3FL-OI6c9ntPIVgv60C_NiSuB3Vq9ZcdeyN6Jo86DR1mB7iMi2hSBHBPWf7Yidvuh6oD8SyMF7XTqmmfBkXfcWo5--9azRgEEOD__mR-150g5qtbhd1LAoNcOBwbbpX4hDaVP2hyVgKPgju3iIehrAmu/w400-h300/IMG_20220505_224704.jpg" title="Heydar Mosque" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heydar Mosque<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>My favorites in this trip:<br />1. Meeting the friendly locals through Couchsurfing.<br />2. The view of the city and Flame Tower at Upland Hill<br />3. Heydar Mosque at night</p><p>I wish I could do day trips outside Baku.</p><p><br /></p><p><u><b>Review and Tips</b></u></p><p><b>Accommodation</b><br />1883 Boutique Hotel, booked in Booking.com for AZN 213 for 3 nights.<br /><i>What I like:</i><br />- Location was good, with a lot of shops and not far from Nizami Street. Can walk to the Old City (about 20 minutes).<br />- They can arrange airport transfer for USD 15 or AZN 25 plus AZN 3 for airport entry (Uber/Bolt taxi cost AZN 13).<br />- They can arrange PCR Test in the hotel for AZN 35. Their printer was only black and white and thin. We can print in printing shops though.<br />- Their response to questions after booking was quick and informative.<br /><i>What I don't like:</i><br />- In actual, it was mainly attended by Indian staff named Shaker who did okay, but no passion to show local hospitality. Staying in small hotel with capacity about 10 rooms, I expected more friendly interaction with local owner. The place was more Indian flavor than Azerbaijani.<br />- The hot shower took long, about 10 minutes to finally come out.<br />- The noise from the street outside at night.<br />- The corridor smell Indian spice, and the bathroom smell drainage.<br />- The breakfast was dull and same everyday.</p><p><b>Food</b><br />- Bir Iki Donner Shop<br />A local chain for shawarma or donner. A bit expensive that local shops but with better quality. There is one in Sea Mall food court.<br />- Qaynana Restaurant <br />https://goo.gl/maps/do97EM3jfcadHbDk6<br />Inside the old city. Had traditional noodle soup (Arishta) which was okay. A bit in higher side in price. There was live singing at night.<br />- Caravan Baku<br />https://goo.gl/maps/guF3vVgPnAUekjrS8<br />In Nizami Street and touristic place, but I ordered only Dushbara paid AZN 5 only. Nice bread was provided for free.<br />- Arishta<br />https://goo.gl/maps/4fTUKCCz6rL5Li8v6<br />Recommended by my local Couchsurfer. Ordered Dovga (yoghurt soup) and Piti.<br />- List of Azerbaijani soups and stew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Azerbaijani_soups_and_stews</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgDDnuYHcCPjK6OvJKakeqtkcyuSEGi9AaJF7ZXnY1rdxczRe62Z71vWzhOlg4533m3g8ftXqIXPo3wAxuZxW60_CT1S5qDOkaUu9pMUbKNsdjTXFG8LAmF5wJ4y6Ye_R54RHzvVVO4i1xEbTplimR1mfZ1cjHsqL0TN7u9wI3I4ovLgY4H0n0hkF/s5120/IMG_20220504_151421.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgDDnuYHcCPjK6OvJKakeqtkcyuSEGi9AaJF7ZXnY1rdxczRe62Z71vWzhOlg4533m3g8ftXqIXPo3wAxuZxW60_CT1S5qDOkaUu9pMUbKNsdjTXFG8LAmF5wJ4y6Ye_R54RHzvVVO4i1xEbTplimR1mfZ1cjHsqL0TN7u9wI3I4ovLgY4H0n0hkF/s320/IMG_20220504_151421.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dushbara, tiny dumplings<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><b>Tranportation</b><br />- Bus<br />Using Baku Card, AZN 0.30, easy to use. Google Map direction can be used, but some route not updated.<br />- Metro<br />Using Baku Card, AZN 0.30. Be careful at 28 May Station, at the same platform run alternatively Red Line and Green Line trains. <br />- Airport Shuttle<br />As per their website time table, running 24 hours, waited for the bus departing 00:00 at 28 May Station but the bus didn't show up.<p></p><p><b>SIM Card</b><br />I bought Azercell in their official shop on Nizami Street (3GB for AZN 16, 6GB for AZN 19, plus AZN 1 for local call). When I tried to buy in the airport, somehow they refused since they could not scan my passport.</p><p><b>Reference Blog</b><br />https://www.bucketlistly.blog/posts/things-to-do-in-baku-azerbaijan<br />https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-azerbaijan/<br /></p>Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-16718475398899517412019-01-23T18:56:00.002+03:002019-01-23T18:56:23.418+03:00Trip to Guam, 17-20 January 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Avoiding cold Japan, I escaped to the nearest tropical country, Guam. From Tokyo, it took about 3 hours.<br />
Many visitors from Japan (many student trip or company trip), more from Korea and less from China.<br />
Interestingly, I could see the difference between Japanese and Korean here.<br />
While Japanese is more stick to safer and comfortable activities such as marine activities, shopping and dinner show, Korean is more adventurous like renting a car or joining free local trekking tour.<br />
I was more like Korean, instead of enjoying the beach, I trekked a lot, like during my 3 days and 3 nights stay, I went to 3 hikings, one with expensive Japanese tour agency, and twice with almost free local community.<br />
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My favorites:<br />
- Caving at Piggy Pool with Bonnie Stompers. Might be dangerous but interesting experience.<br />
- Driving to the south. The route was scenic and less car. Stopping at Inarajan Pool, didn't snorkel but climbed the rock to see incredible rock formation (like terraced field).<br />
- Hiking to Mount Lamlam (the highest) and Mount Jumullong Manglo (the second highest).<br />
- Dining the local food at Terry's.<br />
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I wish I could:<br />
- Snorkeling in the eastern coast, on the way to Inarajan Pool. Inarajan Pool itself, not so inviting to snorkel since the water was quite polluted and not clear anymore.<br />
- Hiking to Pagat cave.<br />
- Join other trekking from Bonnie Stompers.<br />
- Watching dinner show Taotao Tasi.<br />
- Driving to the north.<br />
- Night Market Wednesdays at Chamorro Village. <br />
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<b>Review and Tips</b><br />
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<u>Tour</u><br />
- I used JTB hotel and air ticket package with the cheapest price, around JPY 50,000 and in actual got the cheapest air ticket, T'way, a Korean LCC and the cheapest hotel in Guam, Grand Plaza Hotel. Wish I chose better package with better hotel.<br />
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<u>Flight</u><br />
- T'way, I think it was a chartered flight. Korean LCC but departing from Narita Japan. Though there was no Korean on the plane, their first language in the announcement was Korean. The seat is narrow and no monitor. They provided snack.<br />
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<u>Accommodation</u><br />
- Grand Plaza Hotel.<br />
Interior, decoration, the room and everything looks cheap in the hotel and it is obvious that the owner is a Chinese looking at the decoration and the background music. Wish I could stay in better hotel like a real resort like Outrigger or Nikko Hotel.<br />
The good part is the location is not that bad. There is ABC Store just next to the hotel. Many restaurants around, including my favourites, Terry's Local Comfort Food.<br />
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<u>Food</u><br />
- Terry's Local Food Comfort<br />
Recommended by my trekking guide, it was truly awesome and the price was not expensive. Located a bit outside hotel road.<br />
Ordered <br />
- Fish & Bull<br />
Located in Merizo in the south. Owned by Korean. Recommended in Japanese guide book Chikyu no Arukikata. Ordered Coconut Crab meal, it costed USD 50, expensive, and the crab was not fresh.<br />
- Dinner Show Fish Eye<br />
<a href="http://www.fisheyeguam.com/index.html.en" target="_blank">http://www.fisheyeguam.com/index.html.en</a><br />
USD 77 (discounted USD 10 for early bird 3 days in advance) for dinner buffet and show package. Booked directly at their website.<br />
The Observatory deck was quite interesting too.<br />
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<u>Travel Agent</u><br />
- US Explorer & Study<br />
<a href="http://usesguam.com/" target="_blank">http://usesguam.com/</a><br />
Owned by a Japanese. Joined the hard course to Mt. Lamlam, costed USD 130, quite expensive. The tour started about 9:30 and ended 14:00. Only Japanese joins, I think.<br />
- Bonnie Stompers<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GuamBoonieStompersInc/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARBO8ecGObwgypy3rXDXoO9adMPDjq42xaDMjttJD5JSHvcvZ9mJU5zNUDpuNarbLb7oVSSD_I1RwnZT&hc_ref=ARSncAL6YLoI3S08WGdxfFB4CVafgS7mHGNVyuuT1bnUNvN7FgCfJ3u6hdiDWg69ltc&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARDDUMRvKvAftkHNJj9BnE_oFG0IczNJgHL74Z6FWWD1qFcqjti_Teuk3DqVpW0cOZhQF18VUB3bjJ2g7tBzRzIKOt6s2IFSYQwyhH0nAM0lh3nNmqb288L5jcbxnEDrpQEJ70c-EsFJ4_K2b6vGYXuivfjgcvqCe0se85b5Qb26Yd4B2WBjmpW4WqqE38J4OgN9aZYnFc4ZcJL12uTkBFCOtSH6EATjl69x9WAS6T4M2RJ6aGEckxOtGT-l1gikIA_8WfiFuZcQ9m_fA3DAxGgWPcIPG3bOniuy78kXUqiMp8RRLl4vtDMtWoJ5wLTEl7u3h3H4JY8qwOBcLtsjuw" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GuamBoonieStompersInc</a><br />
A local trekking community, led by some old men (in their 60's and 70's) and younger men. They make trekking tour every Saturday, posted in their Facebook page.<br />
On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GuamBoonieStompersInc/posts/1915175108518795?__tn__=K-R" target="_blank">19 January 2019</a>, they had two tours, one in the morning to river cave at Piggy Pool near Mount Santa Rosa, and at night to Atillong Acho.<br />
The river cave trekking was quite interesting. We started the trekking by entering a jungle near Piggy Pool then wet entry to the cave. The cave with river and waterfall and narrow entry, sometime we had to squeeze or crawl in the water. Since it was in a private land, they only do the route once a year.<br />
The night trekking was quite stressful. There was no view and the path was quite slippery. We needed to climb up and down two steep hills.<br />
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<u>Transportation</u><br />
- Bus<br />
I saw there were two competing companies, the Red Bus and Lealea.<br />
The JTB package included 4 days use of the Red Bus.<br />
- Car Rental<br />
I booked at <a href="https://www.economybookings.com/?lang=en&lang=en&btag=google&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvqDiBRDAARIsADWh5Tev17j2VW-tTekCY3raNLjYJUKl9tqrVrzQc1cswZ9vGQmJUzXwQ_oaAhX7EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Economy Booking</a> with Alamo/National, got a Toyota Yaris at about USD 31 per day including full protection. The trick is don't add full protection at the booking site, since it is already included in the original price. Driving in Guam was easy. Japanese driving license can be used.<br />
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<a href="http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Guam" target="_blank">SIM Card</a><br />
- There are 4 companies. They have stores in Micronesia Mall and Guam Premium Outlet. I bought a prepaid SIM Card from I&ET, USD 20 for four days unlimited use plus local/international call worth USD 10. <br />
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<u>Shopping</u><br />
- Dededo Morning Market every Saturdays and Sundays<br />
Many tourists go there for meal, like BBQ and other local food.<br />
It sells various things, including a puppy.<br />
- Micronesia Mall<br />
A shopping mall with food court and cinema.<br />
- Guam Premier Outlet<br />
A big complex with cinema.<br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-27485322201882448772016-11-21T22:03:00.002+03:002016-11-21T22:03:53.453+03:00Journey to Balkan Countries, 9-26 September 2016 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://balkan2016.blogspot.qa/">http://balkan2016.blogspot.qa/</a> --> <i>full blog and pictures</i><br />
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This time, my traveling was rather intense, visiting 7 countries in
Balkan regions in 18 days, started in Slovenia, where I spent the
longest duration (5 days) with a friend, then solo travel to
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia and Bulgaria.
I skipped Croatia, Serbia and Romania since I had visited them before.<br />
<br />
In Slovenia, with my Taiwanese friend, Adrian, who lived in Austria, we
rented a car and drove from Ljubljana, the lovely capital, to Kamnik, to
see a local festival, then to the gem of Slovania, Lake Bled, hiking
Triglav National Park and visiting the solemn Lake Bohinj, driving zig
zag the Vrsic Pass to the emerald green Soca Valley. We visited 2 famous
caves in the Karst Region, UNESCO World Heritage Skocjan cave and the
more touristic Postojna cave. After separating with Adrian, I continued
to Piran, to see the pretty city on the coast.<br />
<br />
I flied to Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina, an interesting and complex
country. After the war, still they seemed struggling with development
due to ethnic/religious division and tension between Serb, Bosniak and
Croat, all were Slav people, only historically divided by their
religion. Serb is Orthodox, Bosniak is Moslem, and Croat is Catholic.
More and more tourists are coming to Sarajevo, due to its cultural and
historical charm. Mostar, was much more relaxing, with extremely
beautiful bridge, where dare people jump diving into the river 20 meters
down there. Stayed in a hostel with extremely passionate owner, Stefan.<br />
<br />
Took 8 hours bus to the walled city of Kotor in Montenegro. The fortress
on the mountain above the city provided magnificent view of the bay of
Kotor and the fjord. I joined a tour to the North, visiting places
including Durmitor National Park, Tara Valley and the famous Ostrog
Monastry. Due to forgot my passport incident, I visited also Ulcinj, a
city near the border with Albania, a nice resort city.<br />
<br />
Albania was the North Korea of Europe, before. Now they were completely
open, but still the heritage from the communist era was the tourist
attracting points, like Bunk'Art. There were a lot of new construction
in the capital, Tirana. Would like to visit again in the future to check
the new things in Tirana and to trek the Accursed Mountain near Skoder.<br />
<br />
Kosovo, the newest country in Europe, was pretty Albanian (with the red
eagle flags everywhere in the country). The country was torn by war
during its movement towards independence between Serb and Albanian. With
involvement of NATO and US, it seemed the Albanian won the war, now we
could see the abandoned Serb Orthodox churches in Prizren and Prishtina.
I loved the relaxing pretty city of Prizren. The people were friendly
and the view of the city and the river from the fortress on the mountain
was amazing.<br />
<br />
One word to describe my first impression of Skopje, the capital of
Macedonia, which the formal name was Former Yugoslavian Republic of
Macedonia, was a "fake." This country seemed struggling finding its
identity. The government wanted it so bad to be linked with the ancient
Macedonia and Alexandre the Great, that they built a big statue of the
Great in its main square. And the Skopje 2014 project, they spent
millions of euros to build abundant landmarks around the city. They
built new structures and statues that represented the old times. Many
people called it Las Vegas of Europe. Nevertheless, the Turkish area was
quite nice, with a stretch full of nice bars. Ohrid, the main tourist
city of Macedonia, with the beautiful lake near the border with Albania,
was pretty and relaxing.<br />
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Bulgaria was beyond my expectation. Sofia was a pretty city, one word to
describe my impression on the city was "huge". A lot of huge buildings
and structures and the main road was huge too. I liked Plovdiv, the old
part of the city was nice with some Roman remains. The communist
monument of Buzludzha was impressive, unfortunately we couldn't enter
inside anymore. Visit to Rila Monastery, Bulgarian most famous tourist
attraction, was a nice day trip from Sofia, though it was a so so
experience.<br />
<br />
Though it was quite tiring, packing my everyday with full of sightseeing
plans, I quite enjoyed it. I met some interesting people too during the
trip, this was what I liked traveling solo, got new friends.<br />
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My best five of this trip, it was quite difficult to choose five since all experiences were unique:<br />
1. Felt and understood the ethnic and religion issues that caused many
wars in this region (Orthodox, Catholic and Moslem), and learned the
history of this area.<br />
2. Trekked Triglav National Park (Slovenia).<br />
3. Short trip to Prizren and encountered its friendly people (Kosovo).<br />
4. Relaxing in Ohrid (Macedonia).<br />
5. Driving to magnificent communist monument of Buzludzha (Bulgaria).<br />
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My best accommodation during this trip:<br />
1. Guest House Old Plovdiv (Bulgaria), stay in a historical mansion.<br />
2. Trip'N Hostel (Tirana, Albania), nice bar and staff.<br />
3. Hostel Mostel (Sofia, Bulgaria), nice lounge area, historical mansion.<br />
4. Golden Bridge Hostel (Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina), passionate Stephan, the owner.<br />
5. Tresor Hostel (Ljubljana, Slovenia), right in the old town.<br />
<br />
My best dining during this trip:<br />
1. Destan (Skopje, Macedonia), the best kebab I ate.<br />
2. Tiffany (Prishtina, Kosovo), this establishment was hidden, no name board, no menu.<br />
3. Kaneo Letna Bavcha (Ohrid, Macedonia), you could jump directly into the lake from your dining table.<br />
4. Soup House (Sofia, Bulgaria), very cheap, yummy and open 24 hours.<br />
5. Dzenita (Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina), though the service was not
good, the melted burger meet was great and the soup warmed my stomach in
the cold morning.</div>
Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-53372402971763579112016-07-12T12:05:00.000+03:002016-07-12T12:05:05.656+03:00Four Days in Serbia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>For detail see <a href="http://joelserbia.blogspot.qa/">http://joelserbia.blogspot.qa/</a></i><br />
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Got 4 days holiday for the Eid, decided to go to Belgrade 6-9 July 2016 due to following reason:<br />
- Found the music festival event, EXIT, on Fest 300 page, during the period<br />
- Found that with US visa, for Indonesian passport I can enter without applying visa<br />
- Relatively close to Qatar, though not that close, about 4-5 hours flight, with direct flight from Qatar Airways<br />
<br />
Arrived in Belgrade just before noon time, after getting local cash from
the ATM in the airport, the transfer to my hostel using public bus was
quite smooth.<br />
Since the check in was only allowed after 2pm, I went for lunch to a
restaurant named "?", recommended by the hostel staff, read about this
restaurant before and was willing to try.<br />
My first Serbian meal was not that OK, due to my chose I guessed,
followed the waiter recommendation to order bean soup and Serbian salad.<br />
While the soup might be acceptable, I couldn't accept the chopped raw onion in the salad.<br />
Should have ordered the mainstream meat meal.<br />
<br />
After a quick shower, joined the free walking tour, like many others in European cities.<br />
The tour was quite enjoyable.<br />
The pretty young guide was quite interesting, teaching us dancing and
giving us rakija (Serbian most famous liquor) and souvenir of paper
money, the money used during Yugoslavia economically worst period.<br />
I became a friend with one Spanish participant lady and we had a dinner at Restaurant Šešir moj on lovely Skadarska Street. <br />
<br />
Early morning, the next day, after eating my "birthday cake" as a
breakfast, I headed to the train station to Novi Sad. It was quite funny
how difficult to find information from which platform the train to Novi
Sad would depart since the lady in the Info booth didn't speak English.<br />
The train was cheap and new, but crowded many people headed to Novi Sad for EXIT.<br />
<br />
Arriving in Novi Sad still in the morning, I decided to go to Subotica, a
pretty town in the Hungarian border, famous for its pretty buildings.<br />
I missed the guided tour for the town hall arriving 15 minutes late, so I just wandered around the town.<br />
Found a nice decorated restaurant called Boss Cafe.<br />
Decided to go back to Novi Sad by train since I had Couchsurfing gathering for the EXIT at 6pm.<br />
<br />
Thanks to Couchsurfing (CS), I got friends to go to the music fest together.<br />
We gathered in front of the Cathedral and met new friends.<br />
Before heading to the festival, we had a picnic in the Danube Park, sitting on the grass, chatting with our new friends.<br />
The group, many local Serbian, and many Turkish, also there were girls
and boys from neighboring Slovenia, to the further South Africa and
furthest Antigua & Barbuda.<br />
After drinking rakija and stuff, finally we decided to go to the
festival to see Bastille, a group famous for its song, Pompeei, I knew
this song from the cover in Glee.<br />
<br />
So many people, mostly young, and mostly white people joined the festival.<br />
There were many stages, we went to the Main Stages, to see Bastille and Ellie Goulding.<br />
Since I only knew one song from Bastille, Pompeii, covered in Glee, I didn't enjoy their performance. <br />
I enjoyed Ellie Goulding performance since I knew many of her songs,
though I think her dress taste was awful. She was wearing training
trousers and oversized jacket that she took off later, turned out to be
just black tight shirt.<br />
Same awful with the dance. <br />
There were no dancers, only 3 back singers, but the band was good.<br />
One of the band member played piano, sometime guitar, while the drummer was good looking.<br />
Ellie sometime played guitar.<br />
The performance ended and peaked with my favorite and her most popular
song, Love Me Like Do from the movie Fifty Shades of Grey.<br />
After the Ellie performance, we moved to the Dance Stage, which looked
much more bigger than the Main Stage. So crowded that we could not
proceed to be able to see the stage clearly.<br />
There was aerial dancer and laser light play in the Dance Stage area.<br />
Feeling cold and tired, I decided to go back earlier, about 3AM.<br />
<br />
The next day, even though I slept about 4AM, I woke up about 8AM.<br />
After having breakfast, I went to the famous beach on the Danube river, the Strand.<br />
It was pretty cheap, only RSD 50 to enter, and it was cool, a lot of bars along the white sandy beach.<br />
The water was a bit cold for me after a dip try.<br />
There were many beautiful young people on the beach.<br />
<br />
After a quick pizza lunch, I went back to Belgrade by bus.<br />
Arriving Belgrade, I walked from the train station to Moskva Hotel, passing the buildings bombed by NATO.<br />
I was looking forward to seeing and staying at this famous and historical Moskva Hotel.<br />
Since the price was only EUR 77 with breakfast, I was wondering why so cheap.<br />
But when I entered the hotel, I know that you got what you paid.<br />
Though the exterior looked wow, the inside looked so so, and the room
was small, like a business hotel in Japan. I went to the spa, which was
OK, with jacuzzi pool, steam and dry saunas.<br />
<br />
Having difficulty deciding where to get my last dinner in Serbia,
finally I went back to Skadarska Street, to try Restaurant Dva Jelena,
opposite of the restaurant I came before yesterday.<br />
I joined the pub crawl tour that departed at 10pm, was looking forward to going to the floating clubs on Sava River.<br />
I might have to believe what people said that Belgrade has the best nightlife in Europe.<br />
<br />
My last day, before heading to the airport, using bus from my hotel, I
went to a quick photo visit to the famous Saint Sava Temple and Saint
Mark Church.<br />
<br />
Here are my best 5 for this trip Serbia<br />
1. The cost. Cheaper than most European countries and Japan. One glass
draught beer (500cc) costed about USD 2, and had fine dining costed less
than USD 10. Hostel bed in Belgrade costed EUR 10, and the intercity
train and bus costed less than EUR 10. 1.5L water bottle costed about
half Euro.<br />
2. The Serbian people. They are friendly and humble, fun and crazy.<br />
3. Dining in restaurants on lovely Skadarska Street. Lively with people and live music.<br />
4. The Strand, the beach of Danube River in Novi Sad, with live DJ music and beautiful people.<br />
5. Splavs, the floating river clubs in Belgrade. Lots of clubs with different music along the riverside.<i> </i></div>
Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-56460513760545246682016-04-28T05:31:00.001+03:002016-04-28T05:31:13.534+03:00Review and Tips from Traveling Thailand (Bangkok, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan) April 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
7 days traveling Bangkok, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, 16-22 April 2016.<br />
Below are tips and review for future reference.<br />
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<b>Places</b><br />
<br />
<i>Chaweng Beach (Koh Samui)</i><br />
The most popular place in Koh Samui, with big shopping malls, a lot of convenient stores, pharmacies, bars, restaurants, massage parlors along its main street.<br />
The beach itself is quite beautiful white sandy beach, with small wave.<br />
<br />
<i>Angthong Marine National Park</i><br />
Joined the tour by 100 Degree East at Koh Samui, including snorkeling, kayaking and visit to the Emerald Lake.<br />
Paid THB 4950, which was quite expensive compared to other tour operators, but we got exclusive treatment, only 11 participants (4 were children) we got 4 staff with us.<br />
We started at 9:00, which was later than other operator.<br />
We rode on the private ferry for about 45 minutes, to reach our snorkeling point in the north part of the islands.<br />
The snorkeling was quite disappointing, not many things could be seen, and the corals were dead and not colorful.<br />
After snorkeling, he visited another island to have lunch in a pretty beach, than took a nap on a hammock on the beach. Some of us did he hiking to the top (30 minutes return).<br />
Then, we moved to another island to start kayaking.<br />
I didn't know why my kayak wasn't moving faster enough to catch up with others, maybe I rowed it wrongly.<br />
Then we did the small climbing to see the Emerald Lake, which was a salt water lake, connected to the sea by underwater channel.<br />
<br />
<i>Haad Rin (Koh Phangan)</i><br />
Famous for Full Moon Party.<br />
Since it is located in a narrow strip in the island south, there are two beach, Haad Rin Nai (Sunset Beach) and Haad Rin Nok (Sunrise Beach) where the Full Moon Party is located.<br />
Both beaches were not clean and not fit for swimming, but good view for sunset and sunrise.<br />
In the southern part of the Sunset Beach, there is a nice reggae bar, didn't get the name, on a wooden platform. The cocktail was THB 150.<br />
On the same Sunset Beach, there is also like a bar on the tree.<br />
<br />
<i>Leela Beach (Koh Phangan)</i><br />
Just located south of Haad Rin Nai, separated by a cliff.<br />
Quieter beach with Coco Hut hotel dominated the area.<br />
There was a long, about 200 meters, plastic pier, in the end of the pier, it was good spot for snorkeling, lots of fishes.<br />
Further south, there was a wooden path, leading to Lighthouse Bungalows. In the middle of the wooden path, there was a rest area, which was good for a nap.<br />
<br />
<i>Than Sadet (Koh Phangan)</i><br />
Though it was by coincidence I wrongly chose my accommodation in this area, Than Sadet was truly nature gift. The lagoon shape white sandy beach, and the bungalows on the rock.<br />
There are several waterfalls, since I didn't have motorbike, I went to the nearest one, though the water fall itself was small, it was a nice place take a nap on the rock, or swimming in the natural pool.<br />
<br />
<b>Transportation</b><br />
<br />
<u>Bangkok</u><br />
<br />
<i>Don Muang Airport</i><br />
There is possibility to use public transportation, like combination of buses or train, but it seems taking an effort and long time to get to the city, so I chose the easiest way, i.e. airport taxi.<br />
It was completely by meter. To my hotel in Silom area, the taxi fare itself was about THB 300, then it is optional, but to take 2 highways, we need to add THB 70 + 50.<br />
Don Muang Airport is the old Bangkok airport, once abandoned after the opening of the new Suvarnabhumi Airport, but then re-opened to serve mostly LCC cheap airlines.<br />
There are lots of money exchange banks, and SIM card sellers too (mainly dtac).<br />
<br />
<i>Suvarnabhumi Airport</i><br />
Bangkok main international airport now.<br />
Can be accessed by SRT train, with the link to Metro Petchaburi Station at Makkasan station (10 minutes walk between the stations) and to BTS at Phaya Thai Station.<br />
<br />
<i>Metro and BTS</i><br />
Metro is underground train and BTS is aboveground train.<br />
Didn't use any pass or card, just bought the token and ticket at the office or machines<br />
<br />
<i>Bus</i><br />
The cheapest option, less than THB 20. Google Map worked.<br />
<br />
<i>Taxi and Bike Taxi</i><br />
Taxi is by meter and Bike Taxi is by negotiation.<br />
Bike Taxi is the best way during traffic hour.<br />
<br />
<br />
<u>Samui and Phangan Islands</u><br />
<br />
<i>Ferries between Islands</i><br />
Online ticket sale: http://www.ferrysamui.com/<br />
15% discount.<br />
But can be bought at site too without difficulties.<br />
<br />
<i>Koh Samui Island Ferry Terminals</i><br />
There are several ferry terminals from Samui to Phangan Island depend on the ferry company.<br />
I used Lomprayah that departs from Maenam.<br />
But the most convenient terminal due to closer distance to airport and Chaweng main town is Bangkrak (Big Budha) terminal.<br />
<br />
<i>Koh Phangan Island Ferry Terminals</i><br />
Main terminal is in Thong Sala.<br />
However, there is also terminal in Haad Rin, convenient for Full Moon Party.<br />
Ferry from Haad Rin to Samui Island Bangkrak (Big Budha) terminal cost THB 200 and took about 45 minutes.<br />
<br />
<i>Koh Samui Inland Transportation</i><br />
I didn't rent a bike, but it is cheap, about THB 250 per day.<br />
Many warning in the internet about the contract, that make people pay huge amount of money if they scratch the bike.<br />
There is Songthaew minibus around the island.<br />
Taxi is expensive.<br />
Private taxi from airport to Chaweng is THB 300 (I ordered by my hotel).<br />
I hired taxi from Chaweng to Maenam Pier for THB 350 after negotiation, normally it is THB 400-500.<br />
<br />
<i>Koh Phangan Inland Transportation</i><br />
I saw some songthaew but didn't actually use it.<br />
<br />
<b>Accommodation</b><br />
<br />
<i>Koh Phangan (Than Sadet): Mae Pen Rai</i><br />
Located in the remote beach of Than Sadet.<br />
Booked the bungalow on the rock by Airbnb, didn't realize that the place is remote and far from the Full Moon Party in Haad Rin. When I came to know that the place was in remote area, from the instruction how to go from Airbnb, I decided to try to stay only one night, then move to Haad Rin for the Full Moon Party.<br />
As per the instruction, from Thong Sala Pier, I looked for the once a day taxi that departs on 13:00, I had to look for Mr. Wat at Teets Than Sadet, to get onto the shared taxi for THB 200, if I missed this, I had to pay THB 800 for a private taxi.<br />
I had a hard time to find the shared taxi (actually it was a Songthaew), had to ask more than 10 people, finally found it, fortunately the car had not departed.<br />
Even though there was no other passengers except me, the driver didn't let me sit on the seat next to the driver in the front, so I had to sit on the back seat, and the road to the Than Sadet was windy mountain road, so I sit on the floor not to get car sick.<br />
After about 45 minutes uncomfortable drive, finally I arrived in Than Sadet, the secluded beach.<br />
My jaw dropped when I saw the natural lagoon beach in front of me.<br />
Had to walk to the right end to the reception of my bungalow, Mai Pen Rai.<br />
Since the receptionist couldn't find my booking (later on Airbnb host RoomFilla informed me there was some issue that my booking was not transferred properly), the boss, Mrs. Fiona gave me the key of a bungalow on the rock.<br />
She asked me to follow the staff, who helped to bring one of my backpack.<br />
We had to cross the white sandy beach to the other side, then climbed the rock.<br />
Then we had to walk on the rock, passing a low pass that we had to bow lower to pass under the big stone.<br />
When I arrive in my bungalow, my jaw dropped again.<br />
The whole bungalow was for me!<br />
One double bed and one single bed, the balcony with the sea view, that night I slept with the natural wave sound.<br />
There are some waterfalls on the map, since I didn't have a motorbike, I hiked to the nearest one, there was a sign on the main road, went to the stairs down into the jungle from the main road and found the stream with many rocks. The waterfall was small, there was a pool, and some people were taking a nap on the rocks.<br />
With the price of only USD 23 per night, this was a real treat! <br />
<br />
<i>Koh Phangan (Haad Rin): Star Hostel</i><br />
Booked the hostel with highest rating in Booking.com.<br />
Not cheap, 12 bed dorm for THB 1000.<br />
Above expectation, the bed and the room were comfortable.<br />
And as the review said, the owner, Mr. Van from USA, whose married a local Thai lady was very friendly and helpful. He informed me about Sea Breeze Resort and Coco Hut (Leela Beach) and even took me there by his motorbike. He even lent me swimming pants (though too big) and snorkel.<br />
<br />
<i>Koh Samui (Chaweng): B2@Samui Resort</i><br />
Booked the cheapest room in the cheapest resort with access to the beach in Booking.com.<br />
Didn't have much expectation due to cheap, and when arrived in my room, just thought "you got what you paid". The room is very small in the ground floor and outside the door was the main access to the beach.<br />
There were small pool and restaurant just near the beach.<br />
The beach was nice.<br />
<br />
<i>Bangkok: Mirth Sathorn</i><br />
Located between Silom and Sathorn Road, behind BNH hospital in a quiet area, which is good.<br />
Small hotel, small room, single bed.<br />
Booked for THB 1650 per night for 2 nights, without breakfast during Songkran.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Food</b><br />
<br />
<i>MK Restaurants (everywhere)</i><br />
Big chain restaurant of Thaisuki hotpot.<br />
They are everywhere, had dinner at Silom Complex.<br />
Don't like the hotpot taste and the chilly sauce.<br />
The roasted duck was good though.<br />
I like the ordering system by e-pad. <br />
<br />
<i>Issaya Siamese Club (Bangkok)</i><br />
A high class restaurant. Renovated old house.<br />
Nice decoration.<br />
Nice food, but quite expensive.<br />
Location is hard to find, especially if walking from train station.<br />
Spent THB 3,554.54 for 2 persons, but we ordered too much. <br />
<br />
<i>Mango Tree Bistro (Central World, Bangkok)</i><br />
Spent THB 960 for 2 persons.<br />
Nice food.<br />
The only restaurant that let us in after 22:00 in Central World shopping mall.<br />
<br />
<i>Food Court in Chaweng Main Street</i><br />
Many seafood stalls in this roofed open air food court, located in the southern part of the Chaweng Main Road. Difficult to choose which one is better than another. Took 7 king prawns for THB 300 then clams for THB 120.<br />
One unique hand made ice cream stall, run by a cute French girl. One scoop THB 60, 2 scoops THB 100. She said her boyfriend made the ice cream. She has been living in Samui for 2 years, saying that it was difficult to find a job in France, but in Thailand it was easy to start a business.<br />
<br />
<i>Little Home (Haad Rin, Koh Phangan)</i><br />
Popular with tourist, reasonable price, ordered Pad Thai, but not that yummy.<br />
<br />
<i>Samui Pier Resort (Bangkrak, Samui)</i><br />
A resort nearby Bangkrak (Big Budha) Pier.<br />
Had lunch here, spent THB 264 for Panang curry and a beer. <br />
<br />
<b>Bars</b><br />
<br />
<i>Chaweng Beach, Samui</i><br />
A lot of bars in the Chaweng main street.<br />
One of major bar is Ark Bar on the beach side. There is daily fire show, and dance on the beach. <br />
<br />
<i>Haad Rin Nai (Sunset Beach)</i><br />
There is a nice but simple bar on a wooden platform at the south side of the beach, like a reggae bar.<br />
<br />
<b>SIM Card</b><br />
<a href="http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Thailand">http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Thailand</a><br />
Bought dtac 7 days prepaid package for THB 300 at the seller in Don Muang Airport.<br />
Lots of seller greeted passengers coming out.<br />
Was satisfied with the unlimited SIM.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>ATM</b><br />
Everywhere, mostly has charge fee of THB 200.<br />
<br />
<b>Traveler's Cheques</b><br />
Surprised that it still exists here, can be exchanged at Money Exchange Banks in the airport.<br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-59811048852822676162016-03-06T19:54:00.001+03:002016-03-06T19:54:14.080+03:00Two Weeks Travelling Italy, Malta and Finland<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Using 2 weeks periodic vacation this time to go to Italy (Rome, Venice) including Vatican City and San Marino, Malta and Finland.<br />
<br />
My itinerary:<br />
29 January - 1 February 2016: Rome including Vatican City, Venice, Rimini and San Marino<br />
2-4 February 2016: Malta<br />
5-12 February 2016: Finland<br />
<br />
The itinerary was a bit strange, I know, but my company paid the flight tickets with a certain budget, so I could fly quite a lot.<br />
<br />
My first main purpose was to see the Northern Light.<br />
Since I went to other Scandinavian countries last summer, so I decided to visit Finland this time, after seeing the famous igloo glass hotel photo, Kakslauttanen.<br />
Finally I didn't stay there, but in another igloo glass hotel in Luosto, after seeing review at the internet.<br />
Unfortunately, Northern Light is still in my bucket list since the weather was not on my side.<br />
However, my friend and I, enjoyed our trip much due to many first time experiences, such as husky sledge, reindeer safari, snow mobile safari, Ice Breaker, Snow Castle (including sleeping in Snow Hotel and dining in Snow Restaurant), and ice fishing.<br />
We were fancied also by eating reindeer meat for the first time.<br />
<br />
As an event big fan, I also adjusted my trip to see the Carnival of Venice.<br />
This famous festival was a month long, but the main events were on weekends.<br />
So I scheduled one weekend to be in Venice, and was able to see one event called Festival of the Maries, including the parade of 12 pretty girls and the flying of one girl.<br />
However, the most interesting part was watching people on the street, coming from all over the world, wearing fancy baroque style costumes and masks.<br />
<br />
Visited Rome too, to visit Vatican City, as the revenge as 17 years ago, I couldn't enter since I had no long pants with me.<br />
San Marino, another micro state inside Italy, the country of three towers, the oldest republic in the world, was conveniently located between Venice and Rome, so I visited here too, was happy since it offered spectacular views from its two towers.<br />
<br />
Flied to Malta too, since it was one hour flight from Rome.<br />
Malta existence was exotic for me, partly due to some of Games of Thrones shooting locations.<br />
A mix between Arabic and Italian cultures.<br />
<br />
Below listed the links for 3 blogs on my trip this time:<br />
1. Italy: Rome, Venice, Vatican City, and San Marino<br />
<a href="http://joelitaly2016.blogspot.qa/">http://joelitaly2016.blogspot.qa/</a><br />
2. Malta<br />
<a href="http://joelmalta2016.blogspot.qa/">http://joelmalta2016.blogspot.qa/</a><br />
3. Finland<br />
<a href="http://joelfinland2016.blogspot.qa/">http://joelfinland2016.blogspot.qa/</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The street of Valletta, Malta</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Pieter Square, Vatican City</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the old town of Tallinn, Estonia</td></tr>
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My favorite five this trip:<br />
1. Watching street costumes at the Carnival of Venice<br />
2. Husky sledge in Finland<br />
3. Views from the two towers of San Marino<br />
4. Walking tour in Rome<br />
5. Wandering around in Valletta<br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-34995137479505684222015-08-17T21:05:00.001+03:002015-08-17T21:05:35.243+03:003 days trip to Mumbai (4-6 October 2014)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<u><b>Report</b></u><br />
Traveling date: 4-6 October 2014<br />
<br />
<i>Guidebook</i><br />
Wikitravel on Mumbai.<br />
<br />
<i>Visa</i><br />
Visa on Arrival for Indonesian passport.<br />
Must bring:<br />
1. Passport size photo (1)<br />
2. Copy of return flight ticket<br />
3. Copy of hotel booking<br />
4. Pay Cash USD 60<br />
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<i>Accommodation</i><br />
Stayed in Diplomat Hotel, booked with Agoda, about USD 75 per night.<br />
The only good thing about this hotel is the location.<br />
Just behind the famous Taj Mahal hotel nearby the Gate of India.<br />
A lot of restaurants are in walking distance, including McDonald, and Starbucks is just across the street. And the famous Leopold Cafe (appeared in Shantaram) is 5 minutes walking.<br />
From nearby big road, can ride bus or taxi.<br />
The AC is non-split AC which is noisy, the TV is brown-tube not LCD, the elevator is manual opening, overall facilities were not satisfying. <br />
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<i>Eating</i><br />
Since I was afraid of getting stomachache, I avoided food street, I ate mainly in the restaurants.<br />
- McDonald's<br />
There is one just a block away from my hotel and Leopold Cafe. There is no beef, instead there is vegetarian paner (cheese) burger. Lots of spicy choices.<br />
- KFC<br />
Ate in the airport. Lots of spicy choices too.<br />
- Mahal Moti<br />
In Bandra. Upper class. Delicious. Ordered Butter Chicken, Roti, Nan, Crocquete, and 2 Lemon Lime soda, costed 1311 rupees.<br />
- Copper Chimney<br />
There are one in Fort area, and one in Highstreet Phoenix. Upper class. Ordered gravy prawn curry, gravy bean meal, and kofta in gravy, 3 beers, spent 2800 rupees.<br />
- Thrishna<br />
Upper class seafood restaurant, located in Fort Area, not far from Rhythm house, recommended by Wikitravel, Trip Advisor (rank 22), and my Japanese friend lives in Mumbai.<br />
Ordered very yummy crab garlic butter and spicy fried fish, and beer, spent 1750 rupees.<br />
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<i>Transportation</i><br />
- From airport to my hotel in Colaba, I took prepaid taxi, and paid 550 rupees. It is a mini car (normal taxi in Mumbai) and non-AC. Take about an hour in early morning (no traffic jam), from the International airport to Colaba.<br />
- Taxis are cheap. Initial rate is 21 rupees. From Colaba to Phoenix Mall costed 200 rupees.<br />
- Rickshaw is tuktuk. Initial rate is 17 rupees, only operate in certain area (north area).<br />
- Bus is super cheap. From Colaba to CST train station is 8 rupees. From Malabar Hill down to Gigaon Chawpaty Beach was 5 rupees.<br />
- Local train is super cheap too. From Churchgate to Mahim Junction (for the famous slum area Dheravi) was 10 rupees. Same price from CST Station to Bandra. From Lower Pare (Highstreet Phoenix Mall) to Churchgate was 5 rupees.<br />
- Ferry from Gate of India to Elephantas Island was 160 rupees (return).<br />
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<i>Sightseeing</i><br />
- Elephantas Cave.<br />
A world heritage ruins in the caves, located in an island about 1 hour ferry ride from Gate of India. Entrance fee was 250 rupees for foreigner (for local only 10 rupees). Arriving the island, there is small and over crowded train take people to the start of the climbing stairs, the train costed 10 rupees, but have to fight to get on.<br />
It was better that my expectation, the pilars in the cave were beautiful, so as the carvings.<br />
There is trekking area called Canon Hill, started just before the ticket entrance. About 15 minutes walk to the first canon, then 5 minutes more to the second.<br />
- Gate of India<br />
The most famous icon in Mumbai.<br />
- Taj Mahal hotel<br />
You can enter to see the luxurious interior.<br />
- CST Station and colonial buildings in Fort and Colaba areas.<br />
Beautiful colonial buildings, and art deco building.<br />
- Gigaon Chowpaty Beach<br />
Dirty due to rubbish, but interesting to see the local people.<br />
- Juhu Beach<br />
Located in the north, a bit cleaner that Gigaon Chowpaty Beach.<br />
- Hanging Garden at Malibar Hill<br />
Can see the necklace shape of Chowpaty beach and Marine drive. There is famous boot-shaped hut.<br />
- Slum tour to Dheravi<br />
Joined Reality Tour, costed 750 rupees per person. Meeting at 09:15 at Churchgate in front of book store inside the station. Then we rode the local train to Mahim Junction.<br />
The tour was both, interesting and depressing.<br />
Interesting that the people in the slum area working hard in business like recycling plastic, leather work, and clay pot.<br />
Depressing seeing safety is not a concern in the working places, and the habitat is not hygienic.<br />
Another company conducted the same tour is Be the Local, charging cheaper 500 rupees per person, departing from Mahim Junction station. <br />
- Crawfort Market<br />
Just nearby CST train station. Can see people selling spices, fruits, vegetable, meat and pet.<br />
- ISCKON<br />
Khrisna temple located near Juhu beach. No visit is OK too. <br />
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<i>Missed Attractions</i><br />
- Movie tour<br />
Was full.<br />
- Prince of Wales Museum<br />
Was closed on mondays.<br />
- popular worship places such as Haji Ali mosque and Mahalaxmi temple<br />
- afternoon high tea at Sea Lounge at Taj Mahal Hotel.<br />
- meal at Shree Thaker Bhojanal.<br />
Was closed on Sunday nights. Ranking no.1 in Trip Advisor recommended restaurant.<br />
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<u><b>My Diaries</b></u><br />
Watching Slumdog Millionaire and reading Shantaram, made me want to visit Mumbai since long time ago. Moreover, I love Bollywood movies, their dance and music, their beautiful and handsome actress and actors.<br />
I used 4 days Eid Al Adha from my company to go to Mumbai for 3 days, 4-6 October 2014.<br />
Chose the cheapest available ticket, I flied Indian Jet Airways.<br />
Going flight plane was old and no individual monitor, but returning flight had the monitor.<br />
Arrived 5AM in the morning, applying visa on arrival, then took taxi to my hotel, Diplomat hotel in Apollo Bandar, Colaba area.<br />
Since it was too early to check-in, I walked around the hotel.<br />
Didn't expect it that my hotel is located so close to the most famous the Gate of India and Taj Mahal Hotel. So the location of my hotel was perfect, but not the facilities.<br />
When I checked in Facebook, a notification came that a Japanese friend was living in Mumbai.<br />
Thanking Facebook for the reminder, I contacted that friend and made appointment to meet later.<br />
Then I called the Reality tour to join their slum tour started at 9AM. Though was a bit expensive (750 rupees) than Be the Local tour (500 rupees), I chose the Reality since it started in the morning, and it said 80% of their profit goes to the slum community.<br />
So I took a taxi to Churchgate station where the meeting point.<br />
With other travelers, the guides took us by local train to Mahim Junction station, the nearest station to Dheravi slum area.<br />
Was divided into several groups, I was grouped with a Taiwanese and a UK gay couple.<br />
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The guide took us to the area, and reminded us that taking pictures was not allowed.<br />
The first stop was plastic recycle industry.<br />
They separated plastic rubbish into several types, then they grind to make it small like pallet, which to be sold to plastic manufacturers.<br />
The machines used for grinding the plastic were all locally made in the area.<br />
Then the guide took us to the residential area, leather industry area, clay pot making areas.<br />
That day was 2 days before Eid Al Adha celebration where they cut goats, that we saw a lot of goats. Couldn't imagine on Eid Al Adha day when they cut all the goats, should be blood everywhere.<br />
While it was interesting to see the industries and the life in the slum, it was also depressing seeing the work conditions that not considering safety. Also the hygienic condition was so poor.<br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-3667452850019955772015-08-14T20:57:00.000+03:002015-08-14T20:57:04.559+03:00Three Days in Copenhagen, 8-10 July 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Copenhagen was my last stop for my 2 weeks journey to Scandinavia (<a href="http://joelscandinavia2015.blogspot.com/">http://joelscandinavia2015.blogspot.com/</a>).<br />
Years ago, when I read that Scandinavia, including Denmark, has one of the highest living standard in the world and environmentally super friendly place, I imagined super clean, super in-order city.<br />
Though it was not like what I was thinking, the city is more crowded and not that super clean and super in-order, it is a pretty nice city with many historical building and nice cafes.<br />
They said that Danish people, people living in Denmark, is the happiest people in the world.<br />
Yes I could see that during my visit, local people, especially white people, were very friendly and smiley (on other side, I felt local Asian immigrants were not friendly).<br />
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Copenhagen has collection of nice hostels, that I found difficulties to choose ones, since I stayed only two nights. They have the biggest youth hostel in Europe (maybe in the world), called Danhostel, is just like a tower hotel. Finally I chose Urban House, and I was happy about my decision. I also stayed in Woodah Hostel, attracted to the free yoga every morning and free organic breakfast, but... mmh I should've stayed in Urban House more. Urban House is a really cool hostel, with cool interior, cool bar and well management, located just few minutes from the central station.<br />
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I felt Danish people is very strict in time.<br />
Twice, I was left by the train in front of my nose, the conductor didn't even want to wait for a second to let me in. Another example, I booked the famous and popular Schønnemann Restaurant, came 30 minutes late, and they said they had sold my table already.<br />
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Well, this is the list of what I like about my stay in Copenhagen.<br />
1. Urban House hostel<br />
2. Nyhavn, my favourite place in Copenhagen, pretty harbor in the canal, with colorful buildings.<br />
3. Canal tour, is a must-do thing in Copenhagen. Choose the yellow company.<br />
4. Free Walking tour, a nice introduction to the city, started from City Hall and end in Nyhavn.<br />
5. Transportation system is very convenient. Buying a transport pass, 1 day or 3 day is a must, otherwise single journey is too expensive. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nyhavn, or the New Harbor</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Mermaid and big me :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smørrebrød, the Danish open face sandwich</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">changing of the guard at Amelienborg Palace</td></tr>
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-15520932270583224992015-08-11T20:23:00.001+03:002015-08-11T20:23:08.665+03:00Journey to Romania for 4 days, 17-20 July 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Using Eid holiday (17-20 July 2015) in Qatar, I went to Romania.<br />
Chose
Romania since I was curious about Dracula thing, then I still had my
Schengen visa valid, though Romania is not a Schengen Area, people with
valid Schengen visa can enter Romania.<br />
<br />
During my
searching using their official tourism website, it reveals that so many
nice places to visit in Romania. So many historical castles and
villages, also beautiful natural places.<br />
<br />
Since I had only 4 days, I concentrated to Bucharest and not-so-far Transylvanian region, to see the Dracula castle.<br />
Many
advised to rent-a-car to save time, since I planned to visit many
cities, Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu, but since
I was tired and had a night out, I decided to use train.<br />
<br />
Bucharest was a vast city.<br />
The
Palace of the Parliament, the impressive building built by notorious
dictator Nicolai Ceaucescu, was indeed impressive. Billions of dolars
were spent to fulfill the Ceaucescu dream after he saw what North Korea
had.<br />
There was a big concert by major artist, Robbie Williams, in front of the palace.<br />
Misdirection made me go around the vast complex to find the entrance.<br />
The mandatory 40 minutes guide tour showed me the wow interior of the buildings, many of the rooms now can be rented by public.<br />
The
old city itself is quite small, since Ceaucescu destroyed most of old
building, replacing with communist type of concrete buildings.<br />
I joined the free walking tour which was nice, but 6pm in summer time in Bucharest was very hot.<br />
<br />
The next day I joined the tour to visit 2 popular castles, Peles Castle and Bran Castle or Dracula Castle.<br />
Our
guide, Serban, was quite funny and had lots of stories about history
and cultural of his countries, so the tour was quite fun.<br />
Our first stop was Peles Castle, the most beautiful palace in Romania, a summer palace for the royal family.<br />
Bran
Castle is the most visited place in Romania by tourist, due to its
marketing as Dracula Castle. However, not only that the palace is not
pretty, but the relation with the dracula is very thin. Only that Vlad
the Impaller, the model of the dracula story by Bram Stoker, was lived a
while in this castle.<br />
<br />
Since our tour had a short visit in Brasov, I requested them to drop me there, since I planned to stay there one night.<br />
When
the bus dropped us in the big square in the old town of Brasov, I was
amazed by the beauty of the old town, with the back of the mountain
wall, where on the top there was "BRASOV" sign, like the Hollywood sign.<br />
I wished I had more time to explore the city, but the next day, I took the train to Sighisoara, the UNESCO World Heritage site.<br />
<br />
Sighisoara, like Brasov and Sibiu, is one of the seven medieval Transylvanian cities.<br />
The city was quite small, that I walked around the sites in the city in about 2 hours.<br />
<br />
Sibiu was my favourite place during this trip.<br />
It was the richest amongst the seven medieval city.<br />
I believe the good management by the former major, now the president of Romania, Mr. Klaus Johannis, made the city nice.<br />
The old town is bigger and spacious than Brasov, though it is lack of Brasov mountain back.<br />
I really enjoyed the dawn there, with the red sky as the background of the historical buildings.<br />
<br />
The next day, I took the 6 hours train back to Bucharest. <br />
<br />
Romania is cheap! A lot of nice restaurants with affordable price,
with a glass of beer is less than 2 euros at almost all restaurants.<br />
Surprisingly,
a lot of places for tourists, like old towns, medieval villages,
castles and old churches, including fortified churches. A lot of natural
places too for hiking, which I didn't go this time.<br />
The public
transportation between cities, like train and bus, is not that
convenient, so next time I will rent a car to explore remote places.<br />
<br />
Like:<br />
1. Ciorba, the sour soup!<br />
Especially Ciorba de Burta, the beef trip (belly) soup :)<br />
2. The Price<br />
Romania was cheap!<br />
Dining in a nice upper grade restaurant with beer costed about USD 10!<br />
3. Beautiful Faces of Romanian Youngster<br />
Both boy and girl are good looking, especially the young locals work in the restaurants.<br />
4. Old Town of Sibiu, really pretty.<br />
5. Old Town of Brasov, really pretty too.<br />
<br />
Dislike:<br />
1. The trains<br />
Slow, always delay, hot.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the biggest room in the Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Papanasi, Romanian traditional desert</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peles Castle, the prettiest castle in Romania</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the famous a man with a dog in Callei Victoriei</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the Dracula Castle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">getting married couple in Brasov</td></tr>
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-2460119476283663812015-05-31T20:42:00.000+03:002015-05-31T20:42:02.135+03:00Nobu Doha<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Finally, after waiting for 4-5 years, I ate at Nobu Doha.<br />
Yes, about 4-5 years ago, when I was in Qatar that time, it said that Nobu Doha would open soon, but till I was demobilized 2012, the restaurant still had not opened. There was a news that the project was cancelled.<br />
Am happy that it finally opened, after I returned to Qatar again this time.<br />
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I knew Nobu-san from Japanese TV program called 情熱大陸, the program that tell the stories about great Japanese people to be proud of. Nobu-san left Japan and started his first restaurant in New York. Now he became famous internationally, and opened many restaurants over the world. <br />
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Nobu Doha is located literally on the say, in the edge of ferry pier, behind Four Season Hotel.<br />
Though the price is expensive for my standard, since in Doha a lot of rich people, locals and high paid expats, when I was there it was full.<br />
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With 4 Japanese colleagues, avoiding choosing food from the big menu collection, we decided to take Omakase course. Omakase literally means "up-to-you" or "you choose for me". There are 2 omakase courses, QAR 450 and QAR 650, we took the cheaper one.<br />
It was quite a volume, started with sushi, ended with 2 deserts.<br />
What made unsatisfyingly expensive was the drink.<br />
In Japan, any restaurants provide free hot tea or water, but here, they charged QAR 35 for a glass of green tea, and QAR 55-65 for a tea pot.<br />
Would love to come back though.<br />
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<a href="http://www.noburestaurants.com/doha/experience-3/">http://www.noburestaurants.com/doha/experience-3/</a><br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-8634319432889128232015-03-14T21:39:00.002+03:002015-03-14T21:51:43.921+03:00Beautiful Spots from Movie Shankar's I<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Watching Indian (Tamil) movie of Shankar's I, I was amazed by the beautiful locations appeared in the movie, mostly in China.<br />
After a search in the internet, I listed below beautiful locations used in the movie.<br />
1. <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Lexiaguo" target="_blank">Lexiaguo</a> in Yunnan, China<br />
2. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Seabeach" target="_blank">Red Seabeach</a> in Panjin, China<br />
3. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_River_%28Guangxi%29" target="_blank">Li River</a> in Guilin, China<br />
4. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huanglong,_Sichuan" target="_blank">Jiuzhaigou</a> in Sichuan, China<br />
5. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huanglong,_Sichuan" target="_blank">Huanglong</a> in Sichuan, China<br />
6. Jodhpur, the blue city in Rajakhstan, India<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The movie poster</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Huanglong</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guilin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Seabeach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guilin</td></tr>
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-6564626852848020002013-08-31T11:48:00.001+03:002013-08-31T13:27:56.379+03:00Journey to The Philippines 16-25 August 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Chose The Philippines as my destination since my Filipino friend who is living in Qatar was going his hometown in Davao, and also there was a festival called Kadayawan in Davao. Also I wanted to visit this country since many years ago.<br />
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Arrived in Manila from Taipei (only 2 hours flight) on 16 August 2013, I continued my flight to Davao to meet Jay, my Filipino best friend.<br />
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The next day, we watched the dance competition part of Kadayawan Festival. Jay, somehow, was able to find a way to let us pass the VIP area so that we could see the performance at the best location.<br />
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The following day parade was easier to spot. We were waiting on the street before the parade began. Jay said this year parade was not as extravagance as previous years.<br />
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I left Jay, and continued my journey to Cebu island. Cebu City is a busy and crowded city. I stayed in the city center. Since all the beaches were private owned by the resort hotels I didn't go the any beach. The day I arrived, I tried to find a day trip to Bohol, to see the Chocolate Hills, visiting several travel agents, but the cost was too much. I found a reply from a travel agent I found in the website, which gave reasonable price, 2000 pesos for the car rental.<br />
In Cebu City, I met another friend, Arnold, we went dinner then to interesting bars :) <br />
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Early morning on 20 August 2013, I went to Bohol with ferry, then met the rental car driver. He took me the cute tersier sanctuary. After that directly to the main attraction, the Chocolate Hills. It is a unique area with about 1200 small hills, one of place I wanted to visit the most. After visiting butterfly sanctuary, I took a lunch on the floating restaurant. The floating restaurant took us to an Atti Tribe village, which was very touristic. The tribe people started to dance to welcome us. They prepared a lot of photo taking opportunity hoping us to give tips.<br />
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I decided to fly to Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines. Despite of being the most famous touristic place in the country, the entry to the island was not straight forward. We flew in to Cataclan a city in other island, then took a motorcycle to the ferry harbour, crossing the strait with the ferry, again we took a motorcycle to the accommodation area.<br />
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I booked a hotel in an area called Station 3 in the famous White Beach area and happy with that. It is quite and not that far from Station 2, the center of all action. It was off season in the White Beach, and the accommodation was cheaper.<br />
I was happy I decided to come here in Boracay. Normally I would avoid resort places, but Boracay was not a boring place for solo traveler like me. With smartphones, I could find new friends, and the nightlife was cool, with fire dancers everywhere, dancing chefs, and nice clubs.<br />
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My last stop was Manila. I heard about all dangerous thing about this city, but it was not more dangerous than other big cities in the world. I felt quite safe walking around the city myself.<br />
I stayed in 2 backpacker hostels, in the same building but different floors. One is called Our Melting Pot. Luckily, I was on the day when they conducted a free walking tour. Very amazing tour, cause Chateau, the lady manager of the hostel, she took us around the city using public transportation.<br />
I didn't know that Manila had a nice old part of the city, which was really nice to stroll away.<br />
The worst part of Manila was like everybody know, the traffic jam.<br />
The taxi was cheap and good and safe enough, and Manila had MRT! that left Jakarta as the only big city in the world that has no city train city in the world?!<br />
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I definetely go back to the Philippines to visit Palawan Islands, and do the hiking in rice terraces in Ifugao.<br />
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Here is my best five:<br />
1. Walking tour in Manila<br />
2. Boracay White Beach and night life<br />
3. Chocolate Hills and Bohol tour<br />
4. Kadayawan festival in Davao<br />
5. Bed Manila club</div>
Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-26298433436829054392013-03-20T17:36:00.001+03:002013-03-20T17:36:32.541+03:00猿温泉 Monkey Hot Spring<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
2013年3月9日~10日、来日したインドネシアの高校同級生とその妹と一緒に、戸隠でスキーをやった次の日に、外国人では有名だが、日本人の中であまり有名じゃない、世界唯一の猿が入ってる温泉、地獄谷温泉に行ってきた。<br />
長年行ってみたかった夢がかなった~<br />
雪が降ってて寒かったけど、それを忘れて、可愛い猿達の写真を撮ってた~<br />
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With my two Indonesian girl friends coming to Japan, we went to the famous monkey hot spring at Jigokudani onsen at Nagano on the second day of our ski trip to Togakushi.<br />
We forgot the cold weather and the falling snow, and too took many pictures of the kawaii monkeys.<br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-35363559636875701132013-03-20T17:24:00.000+03:002013-03-20T17:24:58.304+03:00仙台2013年3月<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
リクルーターと教授の退官記念イベントで、2013年3月1日~3日仙台に来てる。<br />
9時過ぎに、新幹線で仙台について、バスでそのまま青葉山に行って、世話役してくれる久保先生とあって、4人(8人来る予定だったが)学生に対して、会社説明会をした。<br />
教授の最終講演まで時間があったので、川内まで歩いて、10年前に3年間住んでたつつじ荘を見てから、新しくきれいになった川内キャンパスを見学した。<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">川内キャンパスの食堂</td></tr>
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-37688401873240725232013-02-24T16:44:00.001+03:002013-02-24T16:50:15.605+03:00木下大サーカス<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">今日、友達二人と、木下大サーカスを見てきた。<br />
桜木町駅近くと特設された赤いテントでやっている。<br />
自由席(前売り2700円)を買ったので、2時過ぎから寒い中並んでた。<br />
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宇宙ブランコや他のアクロバティックに、そしてシマウマ、キリン、象、ライオンといった動物たちが登場して、一番スリリングなのは、球の大きなカゴにバイク三台もぐるぐる遠心力を利用して回ったショーと、大きな8型のリングを回転させてのアクロバティックやった。<br />
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動物とピエロがいる伝統的なサーカスは、インドネシアで見た子供のころ以来。<br />
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三浦海岸で研修を終えて、朝露天風呂と豪華な朝食後、周辺散策を。<br />
海に行ってから、小松ヶ池公園に行って、早めの桜祭りを楽しんだ〜^_^<br />
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Walked around Miura Kaigan, after finished company training.<br />
Went to the beach, then to Komatsugaike park to see Cherry blossom. <br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-2945520525216764222013-02-06T18:10:00.000+03:002013-02-06T18:20:16.467+03:00福島への旅、五色沼と会津若松<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
先週末、2013年2月2日~3日、会社の組合の旅行で、福島県に行ってきた。<br />
はじめて、スノーシューズはいて、五色沼を散策した。<br />
雪景色はきれいだった。<br />
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夜は、郡山熱海温泉の、華の湯というホテルに泊まり、温泉と食事を充実した。<br />
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次の日は、会津若松にある鶴ヶ城、宮泉酒蔵、武家屋敷に、会津若松の旅行をしてきた。<br />
雪に包まれた鶴ヶ城がとても優雅できれいだった。<br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-17195418349478287712012-11-25T18:50:00.000+03:002012-11-25T19:02:51.745+03:00高尾山ハイキング2012年11月24日(土)、一人の友人、J君と、初めて高尾山にハイキングに行ってきた。<br />
ガイドブックに従い、小仏から高尾山に向かう、4時間弱のルートを選んだ。<br />
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一番安い電車のルートを選んで、横浜から渋谷に向かって、渋谷から、懐かしい京王井の頭線で明大前に乗り換えて、京王線で、高尾駅まで行った。横浜から高尾駅まで、610円。<br />
高尾駅の北口バス乗り場から、京王バスで、小仏バス停まで行った(20分、220円)。<br />
小仏バス停から、道路を通って、10分後に、山登りの道がスタート。<br />
40分ぐらい息切れしながら登ったら、景信山に着いた。<br />
店で、高尾山名物のなめこ汁を、持ってきたおにぎりと一緒に食べた。<br />
おいしかった~ <br />
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ハイキングを続けて、小仏峠、城山、一丁平、そして高尾山に。<br />
高尾山に近づくと、だんだん人が増えてきた。<br />
高尾山を下る道は人多くて渋滞状態だった。<br />
名物のとろろそばを売ってる店も混んでて、食べるのを断念した。<br />
だんごだけ、並んで買った。おいしかった。<br />
高菜まんじゅうはあんまだった。<br />
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人多すぎた山のぼりの印象だったけど、紅葉は最高にきれいで、行ってよかった~<br />
今度は、もっと辺鄙で、人があまり行かない山に行きたいかも~<br />
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<br />Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-6717683070773228412012-11-23T18:27:00.002+03:002012-11-23T18:27:28.403+03:00Traveling France and Swiss, 28 September - 8 October 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The main purpose of this
traveling was to attend a friend's wedding in Paris suburb.<br />Getting the
Schengen visa just 2 weeks before the departure from French Embassy in Tokyo, I
had only short time to do traveling preparation.<br />I bought the cheapest flight
from KLM-Air France for 120,000 yen, with the direct flight to Paris from
Narita, but the return was via Amsterdam.<br /><br />Arrived early morning in Paris,
after easy immigration entry (the officer didn't even check my visa!), I took
the train to Eiffel Tower.<br />I booked the earliest train to Mont Sant-Michel,
so I visited Eiffel Tower just to kill time.<br />It was still dark when I arrived
under the Tower, then I waited till light.<br />Morning Paris was beautiful and
quiet. And the view from under the bridge accross the Tower was
nice.<br />Satisfied with photoing the Tower, I walked to Montparnasse Station,
where the train to Mont Sant-Michel depart.<br /><br />Since I wanted to see the
night view, and the tide, I decided to stay one night there in a cheap hotel
(about EUR 55).<br />Though the view was indeed beautiful, somehow I didn't feel
moved.<br /><br />The next morning, met with friends and attended the party.<br />Was
happy being able to meet old friends, and was fun being able to present Jai Ho
dance in the wedding.<br />They accommodated me in a luxury castle hotel. The
wedding itself was in a chateu.<br /><br />The next day, with TGV, I went to Geneva,
my first entry to Swiss.<br />And the next day to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in
France.<br />The trekking here was the best moment I had during this trip, beside
the wedding.<br />A bit afraid of getting lost... but the view of Dru peak was
spectacular.<br /><br />The rest one week of the traveling, I walked a lot, doing
hiking in Zermatt (famous for Matterhorn, the famous peak in Swiss), Berner
Oberland (famous for the Jungfraujoch), and Bernina.<br />I also visited main
cities like Bern, Luzern, and stayed in Zurich for 2 nights (couchsurfed with
M).<br />I also visited one of the smallest country in the world, Liechtenstein,
with my host M.<br /><br />Here are my best 5 experiences in this traveling:<br />1.
Yukari's wedding, French style wedding experience.<br />2. Trekking from Plan de
l'Alguille - le Montenvers, the spectacular Peak Dru.<br />3. Spending time with
Mauro my couchsurf host in Zurich.<br />4. Trekking the snow world, Jungfraujoch -
Monchsjochhutte.<br />5. Riding the UNESCO World Heritage Bernina Express crossing
Swiss-Italy border.</div>
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See the detail and pics here:</div>
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-45320094103275931722012-09-26T16:54:00.003+03:002012-09-26T16:56:47.651+03:00Learning Jai Ho Dance<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
These are 5 videos for learning Jai Ho Dance, for Yukari's wedding surprise performance from friends...<br />
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video-1: I face you with music.<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji4k3_2C5Aw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji4k3_2C5Aw </a><br />
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video-2: I face you step by step (without music) Part-1<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otXOr0cCF34">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otXOr0cCF34</a> <br />
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video-3: I face you step by step (without music) Part-2<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieDpYimRt48">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieDpYimRt48</a> <br />
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video-4: You follow my back step by step (without music)<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_SoiWryUyU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_SoiWryUyU</a> <br />
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video-5: You follow my back with music<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwDfDw3wKk8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwDfDw3wKk8</a> <br />
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Remember, always start from RIGHT side.</div>
Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-49571810926483485912012-09-20T18:50:00.000+03:002012-09-20T18:50:02.305+03:00誕生日ステーキ<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
今日、友達の誕生日のために、はじめてステーキを調理した。<br />
スーパーで、オーストラリア産のサーロインを買って、包丁の裏でたたいて、塩コショウを振って、オリーブオイルを引いたフライパンにその肉を焼いた。<br />
友達がよく火を通ったのがいいと言ってたので、ウェルダンに長めに焼いて、その後ステーキソースをかけた。<br />
結果、味はおいしかったけど、肉は固いらしい~汗<br />
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自分の分は、塩コショウだけで、レアにして、まあまあやわらかくておいしかったけどな~<br />
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若い友達が、まだまだ食べれるので、スーパーで買ったハンバーグを、これも初めて、焼いた。<br />
味付けはしないで、オリーブオイルを引いたフライパン上にやいて、最後に赤ワインをかけて出来上がり。ソースをかけて召し上がってもらった。<br />
その友達に、ステーキかハンバーグか、どっちがおいしかったと聞いたら、サラダが一番おいしかったって言ってた~泣<br />
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その後、不二家で買ったホワイトチョコレートケーキにキャンドルに火をつけて、部屋を暗くして、外から僕が、ハッピーバスデイを歌いながら、友達の前にケーキを運んだら、友達がびっくりして、感動で涙を流した~うれしいって。<br />
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僕は友達を泣かせたつもりはなかったけどな~となんだか友達を幸せにできる喜びが心から湧いてきた~<br />
逆に僕からありがとうといいたくなった~不思議<br />
人を幸せにするって自分も幸せになるなと気づかされた~<br />
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Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-30491707199430480342012-09-14T18:54:00.000+03:002012-09-14T18:54:01.487+03:00立山へ<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
立山行ってきます!<br />
一緒に行く予定の愛しい人が行けなくなったので、一人で行きます!<br />
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立山計画(2012年9月15日~17日)<br />
*15日(土)*<br />
・06:50~06:53 横浜~東神奈川<br />JR京浜東北線<br />07:02~07:56 東神奈川~八王子<br />JR横浜線<br />08:01~11:01 八王子~信濃大町<br />JR特急あずさ3号<br />6930円<br />
・11:15-11:55 (12:05-12:45)信濃大町~扇沢<br />路線バス<br />1330円<br />
・12:30-12:46(13:00-13:16) 扇沢~黒部ダム<br />関電トロリーバス<br />1500円<br />
・黒部ダム観光、ランチ<br />
・15:20-15:25 (15:40-15:45) 黒部湖~黒部平<br />黒部ケーブルカー<br />840円<br />
・15:40-15:47 (16:15-16:22) 黒部平~大観峰<br />立山ロープウエイ<br />1260円<br />
・16:30-16:40 (17:20~17:30) 大観峰~室堂<br />立山トンネルトロリーバス<br />2100円<br />
・宿泊:一の越山荘<br />Tel 090-163-24629<br /><a href="http://homepage3.nifty.com/1nokoshi/">http://homepage3.nifty.com/1nokoshi/</a><br />8900円(一泊2食)<br />
<br />*16日(日)*<br />
・早朝(4時?)<br />雄山登山、ご来光<br />
・朝食、休憩<br />
・みくりが池トレッキング(1時間)<br />
・みくりが池温泉入浴<br />
・雷鳥沢トレッキング(2時間)<br />
・ランチ:室堂ターミナルで<br />
・室堂~弥陀ヶ原<br />立山高原バス<br />780円(20分)<br />
・宿泊チェックイン:<br />国民宿舎天望立山荘(076-442-3535)<br /><a href="http://www.tateyama-so.jp/">http://www.tateyama-so.jp/</a><br />10500円(一泊二食)<br />
・弥陀ヶ原コーストレッキング(1時間20分)<br />
・ホテルに戻り、休憩、夕飯<br />
<br />*17日(月)*<br />
・朝食<br />
・弥陀ヶ原~称名滝<br />立山高原バス<br />
・称名滝コーストレッキング(1時間)<br />
・称名滝~美女平<br />立山高原バス<br />
・美女平遊歩道コーストレッキング(2時間)<br />
・美女平~立山駅<br />立山ケーブルカー<br />700円(7分)<br />
・ジップライン<br />アドベンチャー立山<br />〒930-1455<br />富山県富山市本宮字花切割3-25<br />TEL/FAX.076-481-1633<br />立山山麓(立山駅より徒歩30分)<br />
・立山駅~富山駅<br />富山地方鉄道<br />1170円(60分)<br />
・富山駅~横浜<br />17:53~19:59(18:59-20:59) 富山~越後湯沢<br />JR特急はくたか23号(越後湯沢行)<br />20:08~21:20 (21:09-22:28)越後湯沢~東京<br />JR新幹線Maxとき348号(東京行)<br />21:32~22:00 (22:42-23:09)東京~横浜<br />JR東海道線<br />11050円(4時間7分)</div>
Mas Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457365357196992555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756001747708558084.post-28899359577713385152012-09-08T17:50:00.001+03:002012-09-08T17:50:25.107+03:00インドネシア祭り@東京ミッドタウン、六本木<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
初めて、インドネシア大使館主催のインドネシア祭りに行ってきた。<br />
六本木の東京ミッドタウンで開かれ、おしゃれなところ。<br />
寝坊して遅れていったら、待ち合わせの友達におこられてしもって~汗<br />
ばらばらで、結局4人の友人が来てくれて、インドネシア料理を食べたり、最後の7時まで残った。<br />
インドネシアからのバンド、KotakおよびMahagentaで、会場が盛り上がった~<a href="http://festivalindonesia.indonesianembassy.jp/">http://festivalindonesia.indonesianembassy.jp/</a><br />
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