Pulau seribu in indonesia island of Wonder

Jakarta city that known for it traffic jam but do you know that there are places in jakarta that you can visit but it will make you wonder why such a beautifull places exist near this chaotic city , what i want to tell you know is some island near jakarta it called pulau seribu or thousand island not like some sauce that you know :D . it really good to travel to some island so beautifull near a big city just an hour away so many island to go dive, snorkling or just fishing.

Pulau Seribu is part of jakarta still it like a diferent places cause this places is still have what you call nature rich many bird, from my personal experience there are many dolphin that you can see when you go there but it just rare sight not like lovina beach in bali. why this place is so good it's cheap.

If you have more money you can take the fast boat to go there but for me slow boat is my thing cause you can see many thing with your eyes , talk to other people but it will be good expeience right.

i will tell about one island it called harapan or hope in english in this place you can see people that stay in this island and you can go near other island that around hope island , many young kid like 7 or 8 years just swimming in the middle of ocean for fishing cause there are some stone that you can take for fishing in the middle of ocean , around this island you can find many fish but remember keep it clean and don't forget behind this island you can see a penyu.

i will tell about one island it called harapan or hope in english in this place you can see people that stay in this island and you can go near other island that around hope island , many young kid like 7 or 8 years just swimming in the middle of ocean for fishing cause there are some stone that you can take for fishing in the middle of ocean , around this island you can find many fish but remember keep it clean and don't forget behind this island you can see a penyu.

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Nusa Lembongan Best Diving Places

Lembongan Island Bali

Lying across the Badung Strait from Sanur is Bali's premiere scuba diving destination - the clear waters of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida islands. With its adjacent deep water trenches, the main attraction of diving at Lembongan Island is the common encounters with the curious and otherwise very rare oceanic sunfish, or mola mola.

Safety Warning

The current can be very strong and unpredictable around Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. Having 4 knots of current is not rare and most of the dives are drift dives. Diving there is NOT recommended for beginners and inexperienced divers. See Below for more information.

Depth: 8 - 40m
Visibility: 20 - 45m
Currents: Can be very strong
Surface conditions: Can be rough

Blue point or Jack Point

excellent snorkelling destination on Nusa Penida and interesting shallow sites which can be enjoyed by divers of all levels of experience. If you descend below 12 metres however, the currents become strong and more experienced divers can enjoy a great ride over unusual corals.

Keep an eye to the deep water as sunfish and white-tip and black-tip reef sharks are regular visitors to this dive site. Given the possibility of strong currents it is a good idea to have your own safety sausage and a signalling device for attracting attention at the surface. Expect to encounter chilly thermoclines in the deeper water.

Scuba Diving 

The water around Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan is usually quite cold due to cold water coming from very deep. Sometimes it can go as low as 22°C and even right down to 16 °C! So it is better to dive there with a 5 mm full wet suit! The coldest months are from June to October and hottest ones are from November to February.

The water is also very clear among the best visibility around Bali. This clear water is due to the strong current sweeping the area.

But if you know how to deal with the current it can offer you unforgettable drift diving memories of literally flying over the reef! You should always be guided by an experienced guide and try not to question his judgement as they know the area very well. If the conditions are good it can be amazing dives but if not careful, it can rapidly become a nightmare and there have been cases of accidents in the past. But this is this current which brings big fishes and clear water ;-)

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• Travel Tips : Packaging and Luggage to South East Asia

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Best vacation places in bandung Indonesia that you should Try

Bandung is definitely a well known place in Indonesia and to travelers who have been to Java for sure. Many locals will recommend to go there for shopping, food and cool respite. It is a popular weekend destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Jakarta. Many travelers would say they have their best Indonesian experience here.

Here the food is cheap and delicious, the things are cheap and in huge variety and important Indonesian attractions are nearby. Therefore it is no surprise that the whole place evolved around tourism industry so come here and have fun.

Here i will give you a place that you must visit in Bandung :

Shoping At Bandung

when you are in bandung you will see many factory outlet a place to buy a cloth with good price, bandung is like a vacation city many places to visit in there from food stall or some expensive gourmet and while you there try bandung local culinary food that will make you fill your stomach with only a little money.

Watch Sunset at The Valley

If you are looking for another option to dine in Bandung, you can choose to go to The Valley for dinner. This Western restaurant is located at a hilltop with amazing sunset view. The food is good too, so enjoy your meal while watching sunset over Bandung city.

Kampung Daun Restaurant

One of the Bandung’s best restaurant, many tourist come here for the relaxing ambiance with bamboo huts, streams and waterfall. Food is not especially delicious but it is extensive and inexpensive. Come here for the overall experience of enjoying Indonesian cuisine in a comfortable and serene outdoor setting.

Tangkuban Perahu

About 1.5 hours from Bandung, it is yet another crater from volcano of Indonesia that is worth the visit for the sheer awe of the view from the top. This may be second best to Kawah Putih but still worth to visit.

There you have it, the best of what Bandung have to offer in terms of things to do and attractions to see

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Vietnam New travel Destination with many hidden beauty

Few countries have changed so much over such a short time as Vietnam. Less than forty years since the savagery and slaughter of the American War, this resilient nation is buoyant with hope. It is a country on the move: access is now easier than ever, roads are being upgraded, hotels are springing up and Vietnam’s raucous entrepreneurial spirit is once again alive and well as the old-style Communist system gives way to a socialist market economy. As the number of tourists visiting the country soars, their talk is not of bomb craters and army ordnance but of shimmering paddy fields and sugar-white beaches, full-tilt cities and venerable pagodas; Vietnam is a veritable phoenix arisen from the ashes.

The speed with which Vietnam’s population has been able to put the bitter events of its recent past behind it, and focus its gaze so steadfastly on the future, often surprises visitors expecting to encounter shell-shocked resentment of the West. It wasn’t always like this, however. The reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1975, ending twenty years of bloody civil war, was followed by a decade or so of hardline centralist economic rule from which only the shake-up of doi moi – Vietnam’s equivalent of perestroika – beginning in 1986, could awaken the country. This signalled a renaissance for Vietnam, and today a high fever of commerce grips the nation: from the flash new shopping malls and designer boutiques to the hustle and bustle of street markets and the booming cross-border trade with China. From a tourist’s point of view, this is a great time to visit – not only to soak up the intoxicating sense of vitality and optimism, but also the chance to witness a country in profound flux. Inevitably, that’s not the whole story. Doi moi is an economic policy, not a magic spell, and life, for much of the population, remains hard. Indeed, the move towards a market economy has predictably polarized the gap between rich and poor. Average monthly incomes for city-dwellers are around US$100, while in the poorest provinces workers may scrape by on as little as US$30 a month – a difference that amply illustrates the growing gulf between urban and rural Vietnam.

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Mui Ne

The in the past minimal possessed shoreline south of the angling town of Mui Ne has seen a few genuine advancement in the most recent 15 years. Because of solid ocean breezes it is a famous destination in Vietnam for kite-and windsurfing. No outing to Mui Ne is finished without a trek to the renowned sand ridges found a short separation north of the town. The incomprehensible sandy scope give some extraordinary all encompassing perspectives particularly amid dusk.

Phu Quoc

Located in front of the Cambodia coast, Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam. Phu Quoc is what Phuket would be if it hadn’t been overrun by development. The island features pristine tropical forests, undamaged coral reefs and great beaches. One of its beaches, named Bai Dai (Long Beach), was chosen by the ABC News as one of five beautiful and clean beaches. Phu Quoc is famous for producing the best nuoc mam or fermented fish sauce in the world.

Thien Mu Pagoda (Hue)

With seven stories, the Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. The pagoda overlooks the Perfume River and is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital. The temple was built in 1601 during the rule of the Nguyễn Lords. The initial temple was very simply constructed, but over time it was redeveloped and expanded with more intricate features.

this are some vietnam places that you can visit for more places maybe you can go to : touropia

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Places in Beijing that you should Visit

Being capital of the People's Republic of China, it is the country's political, monetary, social, instructive and global exchange and correspondence focus. Situated in northern China, near to the port city of Tianjin and in part encompassed by Hebei Province, it likewise serves as the most essential transportation center point and port of passage.

As one of the six old urban communities in China, it has been the absolute entirety of governmental issues and society all through its long history and thus there is an unparalleled abundance of revelation to pleasure and interest voyagers as they investigate the city's antiquated past and energizing present day improvement. Presently it has turn into a standout amongst the most well known vacationer destinations on the planet, with around 140 million Chinese travelers and 4.4 million universal guests in a year.

Great Wall

Beijing is the political focal point of China, as well as the most key city in the north. Numerous administrations in Chinese history effectively assembled dividers around there. Among numerous recorded remains of the Great Wall in Beijing, the divider constructed amid the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) is the frequently seen and best safeguarded, running more than 342 miles (550 kilometers) and containing around 827 city divider stages, 71 passes and innumerable towers. The acclaimed segments incorporate the Badaling, Huanghuacheng, Mutianyu, Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshanling and Simatai. 

In the event that you need to encounter the way of life and appreciate the excellence of the Great Wall, winding along the blocks of the Badaling is your first decision. It is renowned for its profound established society, sublime sights and complete military offices - the embodiment of the Great Wall. You may discover numerous photos of it in magazines and manuals and imprinted on stamps. Being the must-see segment of the Great Wall, it is some of the time rushed with guests particularly amid occasions. 

You may need to maintain a strategic distance from the top seasons or visit the Mutianyu. It is considerably more excellent and has less sightseers. In the event that you are nostalgic for old times, the Simatai and Gubeikou areas ought to be on your agenda. These two areas are all around kept up in their unique states. The solid, primitive dividers improve the magnificence of the wild.

link : travelchinaguide

Tianmen Square

Fit for holding a million individuals, the 100-section of land Tiananmen is the world's biggest open square. Inherent 1949, when the Communist Party took power, the square is flanked by bulky, Stalinist-style structures, for example, the Great Hall of the People and, toward the north, the Forbidden City, with Mao's monstrous entranceway representation. The catacomb of the man himself is situated in the heart of the square.

Forbidden city

Ringed by an all inclusive canal at the very heart of Běijīng, the Forbidden City is China's biggest and best-protected gathering of antiquated structures, and the biggest castle complex on the planet. Supposed in light of the fact that it was untouchable for a long time, when it was saturated with crippling custom and Byzantine magnificent convention, the extraordinary royal residence was the isolated home to two traditions of supreme guideline until the Republic ousted the last Qing head. 

Today, the Forbidden City is mundanely known as the Palace Museum (故宫博物馆; Gùgōng Bówùguǎn), albeit most Chinese individuals just call it Gù Gōng (故宫; antiquated royal residence). 

In previous ages the cost for uninvited affirmation was moment execution; nowadays ¥40 or ¥60 will do. Permit yourself the best piece of a day for investigation or a few treks in case you're an aficionado. 

Guides – numerous with mechanical English – process about the passageway, yet the consequently actuated sound visits are less expensive (¥40; more than 40 dialects) and more dependable. Eateries, a bistro, toilets and even ATMs can be found inside of the castle grounds. Wheelchairs (¥500 store) are allowed to use.

Link : lonelyplanet

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Travel Tips if you want to go too middle East

Mark Lammers planned his April trip to the Middle East in December 2010, months before the first government protests in the region took place. He watched nervously as the riots and regime changes of "Arab Spring" enveloped stops on his itinerary. Several travel companions dropped out.

"It was becoming my tour of countries with State Department Warnings," said Lammers, a website manager from Seattle.

On the vacation itself, which included time in Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Syria, Lammers experienced few problems. In the latter country, his group crossed the overland border in Jordan, just days before officials closed it to foreigners. Everywhere they went, people on the street were friendly toward Americans, he said.

"It was cool being there in this time of change," he said. "People were very welcoming to us."

Still, not everyone shares Lammers' view. From Morocco to Syria, outbreaks of violence in predominantly Muslim countries in North Africa and the Middle East have led tourists to reconsider their travel plans. Many cruise lines canceled stops in Egypt for March and April, while tours in Tunisia are rerouting plans after the capital issued a curfew.

If you are undecided about an upcoming trip to the Middle East, here are a few pieces of advice that may help you decide whether you should go.

Hook up with a local: While Lammers often travels independently, he went on his Middle East trip with a local tour operator Â? and he was glad he did. "None of us spoke Arabic," he said, which limited their in-country information gathering to Al Jareeza English, the BBC, and CNN. The group did run into a roadblock on the highway to Homs; having a driver who knew the language and could make alternate plans made the situation less stressful, Lammers said.

Check travel warnings issued by other countries: It's no secret that the U.S. State Department errs on the cautious side when it comes to travel alerts and warnings. Count me as one of the frequent travelers who prefers the more comprehensive and less alarmist alerts from the U.K.'s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk). The Australian and Canadian governments also have travel safety information websites for their citizens.

Read online forums for latest information: You can find threads on safety, travel warnings and up-to-the-minute closure information in several online travel forums, including TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree, and of course, Frommers.com. What I like about forums is that you're getting on-the-ground intelligence from travelers who have similar concerns as you. You can also talk out your fears with others, which could help you make your decision whether to go to cancel.

Stay away from obvious trouble zones: The U.S. State Department's worldwide travel alert, issued last week after Osama Bin Laden's death was made public, advises people to stay away "from mass gatherings and demonstrations." Don't go to riots to gawk and be aware of local customs and patterns; in Syria, Yemen, and Bahrain, protests have often taken place after Friday prayers. Follow curfew rules and keep your passport close. Be flexible and change your itinerary if an area gets hot.

Have a plan B: While his group didn't have to significantly change their plans, Lammers wonders what they would have done if the situation in Syria would have deteriorated. "We could have flown to Amman from Damascus" instead of going overland," he said. "But what if we couldn't get to Damascus?"

Talk through your plans thoroughly, and think about worst case scenarios. And make sure you have the address, email and phone of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you're traveling.

link : frommers.com

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Why You Should go to INDONESIA!

Many people have heard of the beautiful island of Bali, known both for its stunning nature as well as for its nightlife. Yet Bali is only one of over 17,000 islands that make up the unique archipelago of Indonesia. It is a diverse country rich with culture, temples and nature. Each island has its own culture, food and language and you really are spoiled for choice with so many travel destinations to choose from. Indonesia is a must visit travel destination for anyone heading to South East Asia and is a country that will leave you wanting more indonesia travel .

Komodo Dragon 

Komodo Dragon. Photo by Cailin O.

Indonesia is home to Komodo National Park, named after its celebrity residents, the Komodo Dragon. Currently the largest living lizard in the world and the closest thing we have to dinosaurs, these fierce dragons are quite the tourist attraction for the thrill seeker. Indonesia is the only place in the world where they can be found living in the wild on the four islands that make up Komodo National Park. Having been known to eat a human or two, if you visit make sure you do so with a few park rangers as protection to witness this deadly creature in the flesh.

Link : Gadventures

Sclupture in Bali

Sclupture in Bali

In Bali Indonesia  these typical sculptures are almost everywhere and I particularly liked this one, as it is surrounded by majestic wild trees in a combination of art, religion and nature beautifully mixed together.

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Local warm people

kopi guy

You can sense a warm smile everywhere. Indonesians are naturally the type of people who take a great joy and pleasure in family and simple pleasures.

It is this enjoyment of the basics that really differentiates Indonesian culture. The basics contain spicy food, coffee, music, and dance .

link : Wiranurmansyah

Thanks for reading and I wait for you to travel to indonesia

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Travel destination in Central Tokyo that you should know

Travel Tips What To Do In Tokyo

Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo.

Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's most populous cities. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and in the air raids of 1945.

Today, Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa, and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts.

1. Akihabara

Akihabara

Hundreds of electronics shops, ranging from tiny one man stalls specializing in a particular electronic component to large electronics retailers, line the main Chuo Dori street and the crowded side streets around Akihabara. They offer everything from the newest computers, cameras, televisions, mobile phones, electronics parts and home appliances to second-hand goods and electronic junk.

A few chain stores such as Sofmap and Laox each operate multiple specialized branches along the main roads, while small independent shops can be found in the side streets. The only mega sized store is the Yodobashi Camera complex on the east side of the station.

Note that some of the electronics on sale are only intended for use in Japan due to voltage and other technical differences, Japanese language documentation and limited warranties. However, several stores also feature a selection of international models intended for overseas use, and most also offer tax free shopping to foreign tourists on purchases of over 10,000 yen (passport required).

Otaku Goods

Akihabara Map

The character of Akihabara has constantly changed over the decades and continues to do so. In the last decade Akihabara has emerged as a center of Japanese otaku and anime culture, and dozens of stores specializing in anime, manga, retro video games, figurines, card games and other collectibles have filled the spaces between the electronics retailers.

In addition to shops, various other animation related establishments have become popular in the area, particularly maid cafes where waitresses dress up and act like maids or anime characters, and manga cafes (manga kissa), a type of internet cafe where customers can read comics and watch DVDs in addition to having access to the internet.

How To Get There

Akihabara Station is a busy station served by the JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Sobu Line, the Tsukuba Express and the Hibiya Subway Line. Suehirocho Station on the Ginza Subway Line is located around the northern end of the district.

From Tokyo Station

Akihabara is two stations north of Tokyo Station by JR Yamanote or Keihin-Tohoku Line. The trip takes about three minutes and costs 140 yen. During weekday daytime, the Keihin-Tohoku Line skips the station between Tokyo and Akihabara, which shaves off a few more seconds from the travel time.

From Shinjuku Station

Take the JR Chuo Line (orange colored rapid service) from Shinjuku to Ochanomizu Station (10 minutes) and make a quick and easy transfer to the JR Sobu Line (yellow colored local service) for one more station to Akihabara (2 minutes). Alternatively, take a yellow colored train without transfer all the way from Shinjuku to Akihabara (17 minutes). The one way fare is 170 yen in either case.

2. Tsukiji Fish Market

Fish Market

Tsukiji Market (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo. It is the most famous of over ten wholesale markets that handle the distribution of fish, meat, produce and flowers in Tokyo. Tsukiji Market is best known as one of the world's largest fish markets, handling over 2,000 tons of marine products per day. It is scheduled to move to a new site in Toyosu in November 2016.

The sight of the many kinds of fresh fish and other seafood and the busy atmosphere of scooters, trucks, sellers and buyers hurrying around, make Tsukiji Market a major tourist attractions. In fact, the numbers of visitors have increased so much over recent years, that they have become a problem to the course of business, as the aging market's infrastructure was not anticipated to serve as a tourist spot.

Tuna Auction

Tuna Auction

The number of visitors to the tuna auction is limited to 120 per day, the maximum number which the market's infrastructure can accommodate. Tourists, who wish to see the auction, have to apply at the Osakana Fukyu Center (Fish Information Center) at the Kachidoki Gate, starting from 5:00am on a first-come, first-serve basis (may start earlier on busy days). A first group of 60 visitors will be admitted to the auction between 5:25 and 5:50, while a second group of 60 visitors will be admitted between 5:50 and 6:15.

Visitors usually start lining up long before 5am, and the maximum number is likely to be exceeded, in which case later arriving visitors will not be able to see the auction. Successful applicants will be able to view the auction from a designated visitor area. It is not allowed to view the auction from anywhere else or to use flash photography or to interfere with the business action in any other way.

How To Get There

Tsukiji Market is just above Tsukiji Shijo Station on the Oedo Subway Line. Alternatively, it can be reached in a five minute walk from Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Subway Line. The closest JR station is Shimbashi, from where you can walk to the market in about 15 minutes.

From Tokyo Station

Take the Marunouchi Subway Line from Tokyo to Ginza (3 minutes) and transfer to the Hibiya Subway Line to get to Tsukiji Station (3 minutes). The fare is 170 yen.

From Shinjuku Station

Take the Oedo Subway Line directly from Shinjuku Station to Tsukiji Shijo Station. The one way trip takes 20 minutes and costs 270 yen.

3. Tsukishima

Monjayaki

Tsukishima (月島, lit. moon island) is a man made island in Tokyo Bay, just across the channel from Tsukiji fish market. It was created over 100 years ago using earth that was dredged from the bay during the construction of a shipping channel.

In the last few decades, areas of the island were redeveloped into residential high-rise complexes; however, you can still find remnants of the atmosphere of old Tokyo if you poke around the back alleys and lanes, especially around Sumiyoshi Shrine.

Tsukishima is best known for monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き), a kind of runny pancake with different ingredients, such as seafood, meat and vegetables, mixed into the batter. A large concentration of monjayaki restaurants is found along Nishinaka Street, just a few steps from Tsukishima Station.

Monjayaki, eaten straight off the grill

Tsukudajima used to be a neighboring island that has since been joined together to Tsukishima. It is the birth place of tsukudani (佃煮), small pieces of food that have been preserved by cooking in soya sauce and sweet sake. It is eaten as a topping on rice.

Any type of food can be turned into tsukudani, but typical foods include seafood such as fish and shrimp, seaweed, beef and grasshoppers. There are three shops on Tsukudajima that have survived since the Edo Period including the first ever tsukudani shop.

How to get There

Tsukishima Station is served by the Oedo and Yurakucho Subway Lines.

From Tokyo Station:

Take the JR Yamanote Line from Tokyo Station to Yurakucho (2 minutes, 140 yen) and transfer to the Yurakucho Line for Tsukishima Station (5 minutes, 170 yen).

From Shinjuku Station:

Take the Oedo Subway Line from Shinjuku in direction of Roppongi directly to Tsukishima. The one way journey takes 25 minutes and costs 270 yen.

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Money saving tips for Trip To japan

Money Saving Tips 

Japan

Some of my friend said that their trip to japan is really expensive but its not this some tips that you should know

Visit The free Atractions : With countless museums, shrines, temples, historic neighborhoods and parks, Trip to Japan is filled with opportunities to become immersed in its culture. Many of the nation’s parks and museums are free.

Get A JR Pass : The bullet trains in Japan are ridiculously expensive with one way fares costing hundreds of dollars. If you plan to do a lot of travel around the country, get the JR Pass which allows you unlimited train travel and will save you a ton of money.

Take the bus : Buses are a far more economical option than the trains. They cost a fraction of the price but take a lot longer. For example, the two-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo to Osaka becomes a 10 hour bus ride. You can get unlimited travel passes for $100 USD for 3 non-consecutive days of travel. If you have the time, take the bus.

Cook your Food : Hostels have kitchens where you can cook and cut your food expenses to less than $6 USD per day. Combining this with shopping at the 100 Yen stores will drastically cut your food costs.

Buy Food at Night : After 8 pm, supermarkets discount their fresh food as they have to get rid of it by law. If you buy your food after 8 pm, you can save up to 50%.

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Travel Tips What To Do In Tokyo Pt.1 Central Tokyo

Travel Tips What To Do In Tokyo

Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo.

Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's most populous cities. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and in the air raids of 1945.

Today, Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa, and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts.

1. Akihabara

Akihabara

Hundreds of electronics shops, ranging from tiny one man stalls specializing in a particular electronic component to large electronics retailers, line the main Chuo Dori street and the crowded side streets around Akihabara. They offer everything from the newest computers, cameras, televisions, mobile phones, electronics parts and home appliances to second-hand goods and electronic junk.

A few chain stores such as Sofmap and Laox each operate multiple specialized branches along the main roads, while small independent shops can be found in the side streets. The only mega sized store is the Yodobashi Camera complex on the east side of the station.

Note that some of the electronics on sale are only intended for use in Japan due to voltage and other technical differences, Japanese language documentation and limited warranties. However, several stores also feature a selection of international models intended for overseas use, and most also offer tax free shopping to foreign tourists on purchases of over 10,000 yen (passport required).

Otaku Goods

Akihabara Map

The character of Akihabara has constantly changed over the decades and continues to do so. In the last decade Akihabara has emerged as a center of Japanese otaku and anime culture, and dozens of stores specializing in anime, manga, retro video games, figurines, card games and other collectibles have filled the spaces between the electronics retailers.

In addition to shops, various other animation related establishments have become popular in the area, particularly maid cafes where waitresses dress up and act like maids or anime characters, and manga cafes (manga kissa), a type of internet cafe where customers can read comics and watch DVDs in addition to having access to the internet.

How To Get There

Akihabara Station is a busy station served by the JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Sobu Line, the Tsukuba Express and the Hibiya Subway Line. Suehirocho Station on the Ginza Subway Line is located around the northern end of the district.

From Tokyo Station

Akihabara is two stations north of Tokyo Station by JR Yamanote or Keihin-Tohoku Line. The trip takes about three minutes and costs 140 yen. During weekday daytime, the Keihin-Tohoku Line skips the station between Tokyo and Akihabara, which shaves off a few more seconds from the travel time.

From Shinjuku Station

Take the JR Chuo Line (orange colored rapid service) from Shinjuku to Ochanomizu Station (10 minutes) and make a quick and easy transfer to the JR Sobu Line (yellow colored local service) for one more station to Akihabara (2 minutes). Alternatively, take a yellow colored train without transfer all the way from Shinjuku to Akihabara (17 minutes). The one way fare is 170 yen in either case.

2. Tsukiji Fish Market

Fish Market

Tsukiji Market (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo. It is the most famous of over ten wholesale markets that handle the distribution of fish, meat, produce and flowers in Tokyo. Tsukiji Market is best known as one of the world's largest fish markets, handling over 2,000 tons of marine products per day. It is scheduled to move to a new site in Toyosu in November 2016.

The sight of the many kinds of fresh fish and other seafood and the busy atmosphere of scooters, trucks, sellers and buyers hurrying around, make Tsukiji Market a major tourist attractions. In fact, the numbers of visitors have increased so much over recent years, that they have become a problem to the course of business, as the aging market's infrastructure was not anticipated to serve as a tourist spot.

Tuna Auction

Tuna Auction

The number of visitors to the tuna auction is limited to 120 per day, the maximum number which the market's infrastructure can accommodate. Tourists, who wish to see the auction, have to apply at the Osakana Fukyu Center (Fish Information Center) at the Kachidoki Gate, starting from 5:00am on a first-come, first-serve basis (may start earlier on busy days). A first group of 60 visitors will be admitted to the auction between 5:25 and 5:50, while a second group of 60 visitors will be admitted between 5:50 and 6:15.

Visitors usually start lining up long before 5am, and the maximum number is likely to be exceeded, in which case later arriving visitors will not be able to see the auction. Successful applicants will be able to view the auction from a designated visitor area. It is not allowed to view the auction from anywhere else or to use flash photography or to interfere with the business action in any other way.

How To Get There

Tsukiji Market is just above Tsukiji Shijo Station on the Oedo Subway Line. Alternatively, it can be reached in a five minute walk from Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Subway Line. The closest JR station is Shimbashi, from where you can walk to the market in about 15 minutes.

From Tokyo Station

Take the Marunouchi Subway Line from Tokyo to Ginza (3 minutes) and transfer to the Hibiya Subway Line to get to Tsukiji Station (3 minutes). The fare is 170 yen.

From Shinjuku Station

Take the Oedo Subway Line directly from Shinjuku Station to Tsukiji Shijo Station. The one way trip takes 20 minutes and costs 270 yen.

3. Tsukishima

Monjayaki

Tsukishima (月島, lit. moon island) is a man made island in Tokyo Bay, just across the channel from Tsukiji fish market. It was created over 100 years ago using earth that was dredged from the bay during the construction of a shipping channel.

In the last few decades, areas of the island were redeveloped into residential high-rise complexes; however, you can still find remnants of the atmosphere of old Tokyo if you poke around the back alleys and lanes, especially around Sumiyoshi Shrine.

Tsukishima is best known for monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き), a kind of runny pancake with different ingredients, such as seafood, meat and vegetables, mixed into the batter. A large concentration of monjayaki restaurants is found along Nishinaka Street, just a few steps from Tsukishima Station.

Monjayaki, eaten straight off the grill

Tsukudajima used to be a neighboring island that has since been joined together to Tsukishima. It is the birth place of tsukudani (佃煮), small pieces of food that have been preserved by cooking in soya sauce and sweet sake. It is eaten as a topping on rice.

Any type of food can be turned into tsukudani, but typical foods include seafood such as fish and shrimp, seaweed, beef and grasshoppers. There are three shops on Tsukudajima that have survived since the Edo Period including the first ever tsukudani shop.

How to get There

Tsukishima Station is served by the Oedo and Yurakucho Subway Lines.

From Tokyo Station:

Take the JR Yamanote Line from Tokyo Station to Yurakucho (2 minutes, 140 yen) and transfer to the Yurakucho Line for Tsukishima Station (5 minutes, 170 yen).

From Shinjuku Station:

Take the Oedo Subway Line from Shinjuku in direction of Roppongi directly to Tsukishima. The one way journey takes 25 minutes and costs 270 yen.

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Guide To Nagoya Japan

With over two million inhabitants, Nagoya (名古屋) is Japan's fourth most populated city. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the principal city of the Nobi plain, one of Honshu's three large plains and metropolitan and industrial centers.

Nagoya developed as the castle town of the Owari, one of the three branches of the ruling Tokugawa family during the Edo Period. Much of the city, including most of its historic buildings, were destroyed in the air raids of 1945. The Toyota Motor Corporation maintains its headquarters just outside of Nagoya.

1. Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle was built in the beginning of the Edo Period as the seat of one of the three branches of the ruling Tokugawa family, the Owari branch. As such, it was one of the largest castles in the country, and the castle town around it ultimately grew to become Japan's fourth largest city.

Most castle buildings were destroyed in the air raids of 1945, including the castle keep and the palace buildings. The current ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle keep dates from 1959 and contains a modern museum with exhibits about the castle's history. The park surrounding the castle keep features two circles of moats and impressive walls with corner turrets. It becomes an attractive hanami spot during the cherry blossom season which usually peaks in late March or early April.

Nagoya castle restoration

In 2009, works began on the ambitious project to rebuilt the castle's palace (Honmaru Goten) using traditional construction materials and techniques. A first part of the reconstructed palace, including the entrance and main audience hall with beautiful replicated paintings on the sliding doors (fusuma) were completed and opened to the public in May 2013. The rest of the palace is scheduled to open in 2016 and 2018.

During the reconstruction works, castle visitors are allowed to enter the scaffolding structure and observe the reconstruction works from a raised corridor except on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This provides a unique opportunity to observe traditional construction techniques and should not be missed.

2. Tokugawa Art Museum

Tokugawa garden

During the Edo Period (1600-1868), Nagoya served as the seat of the Owari, one of the three major branches of the ruling Tokugawa family. The family amassed great wealth that was only surpassed by four of the 200 feudal domains of the Edo Period. The Tokugawa Art Museum was built on the grounds of the Owari's former feudal residence and preserves and exhibits several of their treasures including samurai armor and swords, tea utensils, noh masks and costumes, poems, scrolls and maps.

Next to the museum is Tokugawa-en, a beautiful Japanese landscape garden with a large pond at its center. The garden used to be part of a retirement residence of the local lords, but was destroyed during the war. In 2001 the garden was restored and reopened to the public in 2004. A large network of walking trails lead around the grounds to a tea house, rest houses, and across several bridges. The garden is best in spring, when its Peony (mid to late April) and Iris gardens (late May to early June) bloom, and during the autumn season (November).

3. Osu Kannon Temple 

Osu Kannon Temple

Osu Kannon (大須観音, Ōsu Kannon) is a popular Buddhist temple in central Nagoya. Originally built during the Kamakura Period (1192-1333) in neighboring Gifu Prefecture, the temple was moved to its current site by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612 after the original temple had been repeatedly damaged by severe flooding. The current buildings are 20th century reconstructions.

The main object of worship at the temple is a wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, which was carved by Kobo Daishi, an instrumental figure in Japanese Buddhism. Underneath Osu Kannon's main hall is the Shinpukuji Library which contains over 15,000 classic Japanese and Chinese texts. Among these texts are several national treasures and important cultural properties, including the oldest copy of the Kojiki, a chronicle of the early history of Japan including its mythological origins.

A flea market is held on the temple grounds on the 18th and 28th of every month. The modestly sized market includes around 60 stalls selling everything from souvenirs and antiques to clothes and second hand goods. Just beside the temple is the entrance to the Osu Shopping Arcade, a network of aging but charming covered shopping streets with over 400 shops and restaurants. The area is sometimes compared to Tokyo's Akihabara district as there are a lot of stores that specialize in electronics, cosplay, anime, J-pop and idol goods.

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Travel tips shopping in bangkok thailand

Bangkok

Bangkok is the main city in thailand one of many place that you can visit in southeast asia (ASEAN) people that like shopping this place is a place that you need to visit in bangkok traveler will get a good shopping adventure. in this travel tips we will get you to see bangkok shoping industry many good brand have a really good price in here , nature is one of the main event in here many temple you can see in here

1. Pratunam Market

Pratunam Market

Pratunam Market in Bangkok consists of retail stores and outdoor stalls selling products for tourist use. In central Bangkok, this market is famous for providing top quality textiles, fashionable dresses, embroidered costumes (think feathers, beads and sequins) at the cheapest prices. Tourists can also purchase handcrafted goods, watches and many other items. The Pratunam Market Bangkok covers the complete area behind Indra Regent hotels and Amari Watergate. Pratunam market is open 24 hours round the clock. However, some retail outlets shut down at 9 PM. The nearest airport to Pratunam Market Center is Don Mueang International airport, Bangkok, located at only 19 KMs distance.

While visiting Pratunam Market in Bangkok, along with shopping, visitors can explore the local life style. When you step into streets near the Pratanum market, you will find local people working on their sewing machines, carting trolleys passing through narrow lanes and laborers doing their work.  Pratunam Market Bangkok is known as a wholesale market. Vendors having huge stock of products are focused on number of sales and offer products at low prices. If you are ready to buy 3 or more than 3 products, you can take away the products to your home at wholesale price. As items are already available at cheap prices, you do not need to bargain too much. However, buyers must keep some important things in mind.

• Items once purchases are not returned back

• No replacement

• No trying on

How to get There : 

Pratunam Market in Bangkok is located at the intersection of Phetburi and Ratchaprarop roads in the district Ratchathewi.  One of the best way to access is by boat in the canal at the Pratunam Pier. Once off the Pratunam Pier, go up the stairs, ( the restaurant in front has great ba mee nam moo gob ( soup ):) Then take an immediate right and then left to go onto Petchaburi road towards the markets!!

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2. Chatucak Market

Once only popular among wholesalers and traders, Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees – this is where you can literally shop ‘till you drop’.

The 35-acre (68-rai) area of Chatuchak is home to more than 8,000 market stalls. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer. Veteran shoppers would agree that just about everything is on sale here, although not all at the best bargain rates. But if you have one weekend in Bangkok, squeeze in a day trip to Chatuchak Weekend Market and you will not be disappointed.

Chatucak Market

 

Navigating Chatuchak Weekend Market

For first-timers, ‘conquering’ Chatuchak may seem like an impossible task, but worry not. There is a system to help you navigate your way through Chatuchak. Inside, one main walkway encircles the entire market, and it branches off into a series of numbered alleyways called Soi 1, Soi 2, Soi 3, and so on.

These alleyways are grouped into sections, with 27 sections in all. You will find more than one category of goods contained in one section, and the same category of goods will appear again in the other sections. In terms of locating your category of goods, this system is rather useless; but it will come in handy when you try to locate your particular stall or where your exact location is on the Chatuchak map.

Another way to find your way around Chatuchak is to find points of reference as you go along. The BTS and MRT stations as well as banks and numbered entrance gates are good points of references, as you will come across them as you turn corners. Then again, use the map to locate these references to find your correct orientation.

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Travel tips if you want to nagoya Japan

With over two million inhabitants, Nagoya (名古屋) is Japan's fourth most populated city. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the principal city of the Nobi plain, one of Honshu's three large plains and metropolitan and industrial centers.

Nagoya developed as the castle town of the Owari, one of the three branches of the ruling Tokugawa family during the Edo Period. Much of the city, including most of its historic buildings, were destroyed in the air raids of 1945. The Toyota Motor Corporation maintains its headquarters just outside of Nagoya.

1. Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle was built in the beginning of the Edo Period as the seat of one of the three branches of the ruling Tokugawa family, the Owari branch. As such, it was one of the largest castles in the country, and the castle town around it ultimately grew to become Japan's fourth largest city.

Most castle buildings were destroyed in the air raids of 1945, including the castle keep and the palace buildings. The current ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle keep dates from 1959 and contains a modern museum with exhibits about the castle's history. The park surrounding the castle keep features two circles of moats and impressive walls with corner turrets. It becomes an attractive hanami spot during the cherry blossom season which usually peaks in late March or early April.

Nagoya castle restoration

In 2009, works began on the ambitious project to rebuilt the castle's palace (Honmaru Goten) using traditional construction materials and techniques. A first part of the reconstructed palace, including the entrance and main audience hall with beautiful replicated paintings on the sliding doors (fusuma) were completed and opened to the public in May 2013. The rest of the palace is scheduled to open in 2016 and 2018.

During the reconstruction works, castle visitors are allowed to enter the scaffolding structure and observe the reconstruction works from a raised corridor except on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This provides a unique opportunity to observe traditional construction techniques and should not be missed.

2. Tokugawa Art Museum

Tokugawa garden

During the Edo Period (1600-1868), Nagoya served as the seat of the Owari, one of the three major branches of the ruling Tokugawa family. The family amassed great wealth that was only surpassed by four of the 200 feudal domains of the Edo Period. The Tokugawa Art Museum was built on the grounds of the Owari's former feudal residence and preserves and exhibits several of their treasures including samurai armor and swords, tea utensils, noh masks and costumes, poems, scrolls and maps.

Next to the museum is Tokugawa-en, a beautiful Japanese landscape garden with a large pond at its center. The garden used to be part of a retirement residence of the local lords, but was destroyed during the war. In 2001 the garden was restored and reopened to the public in 2004. A large network of walking trails lead around the grounds to a tea house, rest houses, and across several bridges. The garden is best in spring, when its Peony (mid to late April) and Iris gardens (late May to early June) bloom, and during the autumn season (November).

3. Osu Kannon Temple 

Osu Kannon Temple

Osu Kannon (大須観音, Ōsu Kannon) is a popular Buddhist temple in central Nagoya. Originally built during the Kamakura Period (1192-1333) in neighboring Gifu Prefecture, the temple was moved to its current site by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612 after the original temple had been repeatedly damaged by severe flooding. The current buildings are 20th century reconstructions.

The main object of worship at the temple is a wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, which was carved by Kobo Daishi, an instrumental figure in Japanese Buddhism. Underneath Osu Kannon's main hall is the Shinpukuji Library which contains over 15,000 classic Japanese and Chinese texts. Among these texts are several national treasures and important cultural properties, including the oldest copy of the Kojiki, a chronicle of the early history of Japan including its mythological origins.

A flea market is held on the temple grounds on the 18th and 28th of every month. The modestly sized market includes around 60 stalls selling everything from souvenirs and antiques to clothes and second hand goods. Just beside the temple is the entrance to the Osu Shopping Arcade, a network of aging but charming covered shopping streets with over 400 shops and restaurants. The area is sometimes compared to Tokyo's Akihabara district as there are a lot of stores that specialize in electronics, cosplay, anime, J-pop and idol goods.

For more info : Japan Guide

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