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Traveling in Sydney and Gold Coast!

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Travelling in Medan

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Travelling in Medan Introduction After knowing much about cities in Indonesia, let us move to different traditional cultures and languages. Why is it different? It is because this city is not located in Java island, but it is located on Sumatra island. Inside Sumatra island, there are also various of languages and cultures. Sumatra island itself has a total area of about 474,481 km2. Moreover, we are now discussing the most popular city for tourism which is Medan. 1. foods Kue Putu Bambu Kue Putu Bambu is a traditional cake that can be found only in Medan. This cake is made from rice flour with green coloured acquired from pandan leaf. It is heated inside a bamboo and it is filled with palm sugar to make the cake sweet. In addition, this cake has to be served with another cake which is called Klepon. Klepon is similar to Kue Putu but with ball-shaped texture and it is made with sticky glutinous rice instead! Saksang This food is a very popular food bu

Spoil yourself in Singapore!

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TREAT YO'SELF! Treating ourselves isn't too hard if you're around Singapore! in every nook and cranny places in this small island there sure is always enough time and space to spoil ourselves! Here is a list of some of the most popular spa places around Heavenly Spa  Address: Level 35, Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View  Opening Hours: 10am-10pm  This spa is located inside the Westin Singapore. Westin being known for its immaculate customer service hotel rated 4/5 stars by critique, this spa will definitely come with a hefty price. But not to worry, even though it is a pricey the services given to its clients is sure worth it. Many who have visited this place have recommended the full package lavender pamper, which comes with traditional massage and other relaxing therapies. Located on the 20th floor, the view sure looks amazing, as it looks out into Singapore nightlights views. This spa is a must visit Spa Luna Address: Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, 1 Lar

Fremantle, romantic and historical town!

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The last destination of my WA trip was Fremantle which  is a major Australian port city  in West Australia , located at the mouth of the Swan River. On our way to Fremantle, we passed a beautiful lake which was very  special because of its pink color, Pink Lake. However, from this Pink Late to Fremantle needed to drive 7hrs. So we had to travel Fremantle on the second day. After a delicious brunch, we went to the famous travel place, Round House which was  the first permanent building built in the Swan River Colony. After that we also visited the Fremantle Prison as our last visit point in this WA trip!

Travelling in Surakarta!

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Surakarta Introduction Surakarta is one of the cit y that located near Jogjakarta, if you have read my latest blog, you should know what and where Jogjakarta! Moreover, Surakarta has a lot of historical places and also lots of spots for tourism. However, Surakarta i s a quite big city and it has administrative divisions which are Surakarta Municipality, Sukoharjo Regency, Klaten Regency, Boyolali Regency, Sragen Regency, Karanganyar Regency and Wonogiri Regency. In addition, the total area of Surakarta is about 5.750.49 km2. 1. Foods Selat Selat is a traditional food made from Surakarta. This food has pretty similar ingredients to steak but with different serving. Selat uses soup to create the food delicious!. To make Selat, while using the same ingredients as steak, you just have to put a soup on it! Sego Liwet/ Nasi Liwet Nasi Liwet is also a famous traditional food in Surakarta, every tourist who travelled to Surakarta must have tried this food! N

Wonderful Trip in Cervantes

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Yes, I just briefly introduced an one-day-trip in Perth yesterday~ Today, let's talk about my wonderful trip in Cervantes which is a town in West Australia off Indian Ocean. If you want to drive from Perth to Cervantes, you will pass a beautiful town called Lancelin. In Lancelin, t he Lancelin Island has a large beach on the landward side of the island and a smaller beach on the seaward side.  This town is famous for Lancelin Island. After sliding on this wonderful sand land, we kept driving to our destination, Cervantes. When we arrived the motel in Cervantes, it was almost 5pm. And we went to a national park at the second day morning, which was named Numbing National Park.

How to make one-day -trip in Perth?

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Last mid-term holiday, I travelled West Australia with my roommates by driving car. And the first city that we tripped was Perth which is the capital and largest city of Australian state of West Australia. When we arrived Perth, we went to a car hire station which was very near by the airport and was convenient for traveller to hire cars. The first step for the one-day -trip in Petrth was the Kings Park and Botanic Garden which is the largest inner city park in the world and the most popular destination in WA. Next, we went to the University of Western Australia which was closed to the Kings Park and beside the Swan River. The UWA is a public research university in WA. After that was the Swan Bell Tower. And that was all my route in Perth. by Tammy Yin (44159722)

Top 5 Fusion Restaurants in Singapore

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Coming to Singapore with your significant other? These are the top recommendations and must visit restaurants to spend your evenings and perfect location which can be accessible my MRT (Subway), Buses and are all family friendly. Sky on 57 Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands Located at Marina Bay Sands, the view from the 65 story building is breathtaking, with an absolute 360 degrees view of Singapore, many come to visit just before sunset or take in the night lights view. This restaurant is famous for its traditional Singaporean cuisines, and it is also a vegetarian friendly restaurant offering a wide range of gluten free menu as well. The price for a meal complete course starts from: $60SGD With Lunch Sets starting from: $20SGD Patara Fine Thai Cuisine Address: 163 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Mall  This restaurant makes even the most basic Thailand dishes appealing, the menu is complete with vegetarian and a new gluten free option as well, the location is strategic an

Travelling in Jogjakarta!

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Travelling in Jogjakarta Introduction After knowing the three main points what to do in Jakarta and Bandung which are the foods, sites and transportation in there. I am continuing my expedition to other cities! so that tourists have much more background knowledge when they are travelling to the cities in Indonesia. The city that i want to present is Jogjakarta. It is one of the popular city in Indonesia that has a lot of historical places, Moreover, it is located in East Java and it has the population of 3.627.962. Now, its time for you to know more about Jogjakarta! 1. Foods Gudeg Gudeg is one of the most popular food in Indonesia, many people really like to eat this food because it is very delicious which everyone has a really high appetite to eat this food! It is made from young unripe jackfruit. In addition, it is mixed with palm sugar and coconut milk. After that, it can be mixed with boiled eggs and chicken. Don't forget to put rice in Gudeg to make it more deli

Must Visit Landmarks in Singapore!

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Many of Singapore's historical landmarks that we know today are a fusion of mix eastern and western cultures. As one of the world's most modern and leading cities today, Singapore has many landmarks around the country that does not disappoint. Here are a few of the top recommended landmarks to visit in Singapore. 1. Merlion Park  Regarded and known as Singapore's most iconic landmarks, the Merlion statute stands today known by many as the symbol and pride of the country. Out-looking towards Marina Bay Sands, the statue stands at 28 feet to symbolize the humble origins of the city as a fishing village. Opening Hours: Open 24 hours daily Entry Fee: Free of charge   2. Cavenagh Bridge Located right next to Singapore river, this place is perfect for those who love afternoon walks. Known as the oldest bridge in Singapore, the location is perfect for a quiet getaway with mini cafes surrounding the area, taking time off and enjoying afternoon tea is recommended

Travelling in Bandung!

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Travelling in Bandung After knowing the three main points what to do in Jakarta which are the foods, sites and transportation in Jakarta. I am continuing my expedition to other city! so that tourists have much more background knowledge when they are travelling to the cities in Indonesia. First of all, Bandung is one of the busiest city in Indonesia, it is located in West Java and it has the population of 1,699,710 making it the highest population in West Java. 1. Foods Serabi is one of the traditional food that is very popular in Bandung, it is almost the same as pancake. It is burned on the stove with a lot of dough and at the end buyers can choose their topping to create better appetite to eat serabi. The toppings are jackfruit, cheese, chocolate, banana, durian and sausage. Bandros, this traditional food is very delicious and the price of the food is very cheap! It is made from wheat flour mixed with coconut milk and it will be pressed on the stove like in the