Wajah Kusut Imigrasi Indonesia

Sebagai warga negara Indonesia yang baik, salah satu hal yang harus diurus jika kita ingin melakukan perjalanan ke luar negeri adalah Paspor. Jika kita mengurus paspor, maka lembaga pemerintah yang akan kita hubungi tentunya adalah kantor imigrasi.

Mengunjungi kantor imigrasi Indonesia akan terasa sekali kesan birokrasinya, ini tampak dengan pengaturan tempat parkir oleh tukang parkir ilegal, ruang tunggu yang rata-rata tidak ber-AC dan sumpek, susunan kursi tunggu seperti suasana di terminal bis, kebutuhan akan informasi bagi pengunjung yang baru pertama kali datang ke imigrasi masih sangat minim dan urutan antrian tidak jelas. Kesannya seperti kantor yang tidak siap untuk melayani masyarakat dengan aroma ramah, nyaman dan menyenangkan.

Sangat jauh jika kita bandingkan dengan beberapa instansi negara yang dulu birokrat tapi sekarang sudah menanggalkan wajah birokratnya, malah sudah mengutamakan kepentingan pelanggan seperti kantor pelayanan Telkom, grapari Telkomsel, pelayanan Bank BNI, Bank Mandiri dan instansi lainnya yang sudah berubah.

Sedangkan wajah kusut instansi imigrasi tempat dimana hampir sebagian besar masyarakat mengurus paspor, masih menampilkan banyaknya agen-agen perjalanan yang mengurus paspor atau barangkali lebih tepat disebut calo dengan nama lain, belum lagi masih terlihatnya pemberian tip-tip uang yang secara sembunyi-sembunyi diberikan oleh masyarakat yang mengurus paspor dengan harapan tentunya berkas pengurusan paspor mereka lebih cepat diproses, atau masih banyaknya kesan memperlambat melayani masyakarat yang mengurus ijin paspor jika tanpa dimulai dengan pemberian uang tip kepada petugas imigrasi.

Kalau sudah mengurus sesuatu ditempat seperti ini…. hanya ada satu kata yang pantas kita ucapkan “menyebalkan”.

Kemarin istri baru saja mengurus paspor untuk si kecil, istri harus bolak-balik sebanyak 4 kali dan memakan waktu kurang lebih 7 hari untuk mengurus paspor secara resmi.

1. Hari pertama kita mengambil formulir, mengisi dan memasukkan dokumen. Harga formulir Rp.5rb
2. Hari kedua menyerahkan formulir dan dokumen yang diwajibkan (formulir yang sudah diisi, fotocopy KTP, KK & akte Lahir) lalu disuruh balik 3 hari kemudian.
3. Balik lagi hari ke-5, lalu bayar berkas (Rp.275.000), antri untuk diphoto dan antri untuk wawancara. Setelah itu disuruh balik lagi 2 hari kemudian.
4. Balik lagi hari ke-7, untuk mengambil paspor.

Halo… halo….instansi imigrasi, apakah harus memakan waktu yang begitu lamakah untuk mengurus sebuah paspor? Sangat tidak profesional dan tidak memberikan rasa nyaman kepada masyarakat yang mengurus paspor melalui jalur resmi. Atau mungkin ini memang yang diharapkan, dengan mengurus paspor melalui calo dengan harga sekitar 700rb - 1jt, akan jauh lebih baik karena ada pungli yang bisa dijadikan penghasilan tambahan bagi petugas imigrasi? Kapankah petugas imigrasi bisa membuat tersenyum masyarakat yang mengurus paspor?

Jadi pantas bukan saja kan, negara kita tidak pernah bisa menjadi negara maju kalau sistem dan petugas pemerintahannya masih banyak yang tidak profesional.

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Visa Negara-Negara Schengen

Ada yang berminat mau jalan-jalan ke negara Eropa ngak dalam waktu dekat ini? Kalau mau jalan-jalan ke Eropa dari Indonesia, tentu kita kudu mengurus VISA untuk ijin masuk ke negara tersebut.

Sejak tahun 1985, ada 7 (tujuh) negara Eropa yang mengadakan kesepakatan untuk melakukan perjanjian mengenai batas kontrol teritory antar negara untuk pendatang/turis. Sebelum EU (Europe Union) bersatu dan membentuk negara Uni Eropa, kelompak yang tergabung dalam EU belum sebanyak sekarang.

Tetapi sekarang, negara-negara yang mengikatkan diri dalam perjanjian Schengen tersebut menjadi berjumlah 15 negara. Sehingga kalau kita mau melakukan perjalanan ke Eropa, cukup kita mengurus satu VISA saja, kemudian kita bisa lintas batas ke negara Eropa lain yang terikat perjanjian Schengen tsb tanpa harus memiliki VISA negara itu.

Jadi kalau mau traveling ke Eropa tetapi hanya jalan pada suatu negara saja, rasanya rugi deh …kenapa tidak diteruskan untuk melancong ke negara tetangganya. Intinya kalau kita pergi ke negara-negara Eropa, cukup melamar VISA di negara yang mau didatangi pertama kali (first entry) atau negara yang akan paling lama di tinggali (destinasi utama). Maka sekali dapat satu entri VISA negara Eropa maka kita dapat masuk multi entri ke 15 negara lainnya.

15 negara yang tergabung dalam negara Schengen yaitu: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Schengen Agreement berbeda konsep dengan Europe Union (Masyarakat Eropa). Jadi belum tentu semua anggota Eropa menganut Schengen. Misalnya : UK & Ireland, walau anggota EU tapi ngga ikutan Schengen. Sebaliknya Norway dan Iceland bukan anggota EU tapi masuk dalam perjanjian Schengen.

Kalau sudah mengurus VISA Schengen dan melakukan jalan-jalan ke Eropa, jangan lupa ya bawa oleh-olehnya ……ehm……ehm….

The Epic History of Berlin

After the end of World War II in Europe, Germany territory divided into four occupation zones after remaining of Nazi German, each one zone controlled by one of the four occupying Allied powers: the Americans, British, French and Soviets. The old capital of Berlin, as the controlling of the Allied Control Council, was subdivided into four sectors despite the city lying deep inside the zone of the Soviet Union.

For about 28 years, the Berlin wall (Berliner Mauer) was a barrier that separating West Berlin from East Berlin. The longer ‘inner German border’ demarked the remainder of the East-West German border between the two states. Both borders were part of the Iron Curtain. During this period of separating of Berlin, at least more hundred people were confirmed killed trying to cross the Wall into West Berlin.

The history about Berlin bring this city famous around the world of epic history during World War II. This point of traveling that invite more visitors to Berlin to see remaining of this history has made. When visitors plan to travel to city of Germany, Berlin is one of famous place to visit and see how this epic history has rebuild this city.

Beside to see nearly of the remaining stretches of the Berlin Wall and the Wall Victims Memorial, visitors can travel to Berlin to see another great place and building in Berlin, such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Berliner Dom, Pergamon Altar and Museum, Fernsehen Turm, Bundes Tag and remember to see a monument of Holocaust.

And if we plan travel to Berlin, there are more quality hotels and more affordable price hotels in Berlin. For booking a best affordable price hotel, the recommendation website to find and search is hotelsdeutsche.com, it will help us preparing best and affordable Berlin’s Hotel. For another vacation to other city in Germany, hotelsdeutsche.com can also help us for preparing booking hotel to Köln, Frankfurt and Munich.

The Louvre’s one of icon of Paris

When we think of visiting Paris, first we probably think of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Notre-Dame, walking along the Seine river ….all of the great, legendary and historic sites this wonderful city has to offer. But when visiting Paris, don’t forget to discover the great museum “The Louvre”, too.

Museum the Louvre is one of the most wanted visiting of museums in the world. It located in center of Paris, the Louvre is one of the largest palaces in the world and, one of as a former residence of the kings of France. It show traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient and western art. In this museum, there is some of the world’s most famous work of art, such as Leonardo Da Vinci’s Monalisa, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Virgin of the rocks, and so many art collections in this museum.

Louvre is one of most interesting destination of tourism in Paris. The museum lies in the center of Paris beside of its neighborhood Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden). The Louvre can be reach by Metro (Paris Subway) in Palais Royal - Musee du Louvre or Louvre Rivoli station.

If we plan to visiting Paris, we need more information about accommodation during in Paris. For simple way, hotelsenfrancais is a web that provides their visitor with a search hotels service via internet. For visitor who will travel to Paris, you should go visit to hotelsenfrancais, because this website will help you to find a better and suitable type hotel in Paris Hôtels.

By using this service you can easily find a hotel for you and also for your family to stay at. Because, hotelsenfrancais website is an easy to book rooms. The entire rooms in Paris Hôtels are being offered at affordable price for visitors who are willing to book. Hotelsenfrancais also offer their room hotels in other city in France such as Marseilles Hôtels, Toulouse Hôtels and Bordeaux Hôtels.

Enjoying Paris as “romantic city” and remember to decide Louvre as one of a must target place to visit.

All about Bandar Lampung

Transportasi paling nyaman untuk sampe ke Lampung dari Jakarta bisa naik bus damri dari St. Gambir. Bus damri ini langsung sampe ke stasiun Tanjung Karang. Kalo musim libur panjang, harga bus bisnis Rp 105.000 sedangkan executive Rp 135.000. Ini langsung ke stasiun kereta dan waktu tempuh sekitar 6 - 7 jam.

Daerah tempat menginap banyak banget di Enggal (Jl. radin inten) karena itu adalah main roadnya Bandar Lampung kali ya. Tinggal pilih aja yang sesuai budget. Ini hotel dan penginapan di Lampung :

Hotel Arinas Jl. Raden Intan no 35B bandar lampung 0721-266778

Hotel Nusa Indah Jl. Raden Intan no 132 bandar lampung 0721-265242

Hotel Kurnia Perdana Jl. Raden Intan no 114 bandar lampung 0721-262030

Hotel Andalas Jl. Raden Intan no 89 bandar lampung 0721-263432

Hotel Kurnia II Jl. Raden Intan no 75 bandar lampung 0721-252905

Hotel Purnama Jl. Raden Intan no 75 bandar lampung 0721-26148

Wisata di Lampung? Hmmm paling seru sih explore pantai2 indah di Lampung. Dari ujung setelah Bakauheni ada pantai Kalianda (with the famous Kalianda Resort), kemudian itu ada pantai Pasir Putih. Best choice Pantai Mutun, lokasinya masih bersih, pasirnya putih lembut banget. Ongkos masuk ke Mutun Rp5000/orang, kalo naik motor Rp 10000 (udah termasuk motor + orang yang naik). di mutun bisa sewa kano Rp10ribu utk 1 jam, ato maen banana boat Rp30ribu sekali naik. Sewa saung buat santai 20ribuan kalo gak salah.

Kalo suka snorkling, bisa dicoba di sisi pulau Tangkil yang banyak karangnya, underwaternya keren, jgn lupa perahunya minta nunggu deket tempat berenang, lumayan jauh dari pinggir pulau.

Source : Milis IBP (IndoBackPacker)

NEXTGEN is interesting worldwide travel platform

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NEXTGEN platform connect with consumers worldwide through its infrastructure network, too. They claim using their technology private label booking engine, all order can be ordered through personal device of consumers such as cell phone, PDAs and personal navigation systems so it can deliver service to their consumers easily and instantly. For knowing and understand their services, visit NEXTGEN travel technology service can explain precisely, including their travel content, customer service and fulfillment, insurance and licenses and about their financial services.

Beside their service, in their website also inform update news around NEXTGEN service that can be accessed clearly in their travel news in website. Visiting their website, expecting we can get an experience about worldwide travel platform.

List Cheap Accomodation in Bali

Here is some list accommodation in paradise island ‘Bali’. See and feel enjoy for finding a cheap accommodation.

Mahendra

Banjar Pengabeten, Poppies I
(0361) 752371

• Located in the gang between Poppies I and II next to Surf TravelOnline.
• The 22 rooms are on 2 levels and come with fan that is the plug in variety.
• The rooms are very basic with white tile floors and small balcony.
• The rooms are located around a small ‘bale’ or open sided roof and garden.
• Western toilet, shower.
• Breakfast is included and there is a small restaurant and shop.

• 1 Person 25,000rp 1 Night
• 2 Person 30,000rp 1 Night
• 1 Person 10% discount 1 Week
• 2 Person 10% discount 1 Week
• There are slightly nicer rooms for 5,000rp more per night.

Puri Agung
Poppies I
(0361) 750054

• Located on the small gang between Poppies I and II opposite Bungalows Taman Ayu.
• Elegant little entrance to this place. There’s a tree in the center of the small courtyard and the reception is off to the left.
• There are 12 rooms that are 2-storey with shady porches and chairs.
• No breakfast only hot tea served in the morning.

• 1 Person 25,000rp 1 Night
• 2 Person 40,000rp 1 Night
• 1 Person No discount 1 Week
• 2 Person No discount 1 Week

Bungalows Taman Ayu
Poppies I
(0361) 751855

• Located on the small gang between Poppies I and II opposite Puri Agung.
• This place has a bright and airy feel with pink and white floor tiles and not too much to obstruct the sunshine.
• The 10 rooms are on 2 levels and there is a large central ‘bale’ shelter. Rooms come with fan and shower. Rooms are very clean and have small table and 2 chairs outside on the porch.
• No breakfast is served only hot tea. Western toilet, shower.

• 1 Person 30,000rp 1 Night
• 2 Person 50,000rp 1 Night
• 3 Person 60,000 1 Night
• 1 Person No discount 1 Week

51 Lima Satu
Poppies I
(0361) 754944

• Located on a perpendicular street to Poppies I that is down from Taman Ayu, around the corner from TJ’s Mexican.
• The 11 rooms are on 3 levels, with a pool.
• There is not a restaurant on the premises but breakfast is included.
• Rooms are large and clean with bath- tub, fridge and porch with table & chairs. The rooms look comfortable. The porch area was shady at noon- time. All rooms have A/C and hot water.
• The rectangular pool is 10 meters long and has reclining chairs. On the property is a Japanese run ‘healing salon’ featuring aromatherapy, reflexology and energy healing.

• 1 Person 100,000rp 1 Night
• 2 Person 150,000rp 1 Night
• 1-2 Person No discount 1 Week

Poppies Cottages
Poppies I
(0361) 751059

• Located across from Komala Indah and 20 meters from TJ’s Mexican restaurant.
• Lovely cottages with tradtional alang-alang / bamboo roofs. The gardens are well kept and relaxing to walk through and have a traditional ‘bale’ shelter with a gamelan orchestra set. The swimming pool is in tropical style, shaped with rocks and also has a jucuzzi. There is an internet facility and room service. All cottages have A/C and fan. There is no breakfast only fried bananas and tea. There is a small library and restaurant.
• The rooms are very clean and comfortable and come equipped with an open-air bathroom. The beds looked comfortable and the floor tiles were a relaxing light brown.Writing desk, fridge, porch and chairs were included.
• This is a beautiful place but a little expensive.

• Single $80 1 Night
• Double / Twin $85 1 Night
• Extra $15 1 Night
• No discount 1 Week

Komala Indah
Poppies I #20
(0361) 751422

• Located opposite to Poppies Cottages and 20 meters closer to Jl. Legian than TJ’s Mexican restaurant.
• There are 8 rooms on one level all with fan and cold shower.
• Tea and bananas for breakfast.
• The rooms are set in a family style compound and the family still lives here. There are a couple of centrally located ‘bales’ or open sided shelters and the whole thing feels very traditional. There is a temple on site too. A white tiled piled and bamboo porch furniture is the first aspect of the room a visitor sees. The family keeps birds in cages and this place is very reminiscent of losmans in Ubud.
• Rooms were simple and clean and come with bathtub.
• I talked to a traveler who has been here for 12 days. He said he liked the friendly staff and the cleanliness of the place. He said there is always a man on the door at night and plenty of relatives around offering transport options. He said he’d stay here again.

• 1 Person 40,000rp 1 Night
• 2 Person 60,000rp 1 Night
• 1 Person 280,000 1 Week
• 2 Person 420,000 1 Week

LA Inn
Agung Art Market, Poppies I
(0361) 750616

• Located opposite Bali Jegeg Bar in the small gang that runs perpendicular.
• 19 rooms with fan or A/C, some rooms get breakfast! Very basic white tiled rooms with shower and toilet. There is a gravel walkway between the rooms that feels very cheap and primitive. Single chair outside each room, no view with rooms facing each other.
• Room cleanliness was average. It’s not a place you’d feel like spending time in. No atmosphere or a place to relax. Western toilet , shower. Here’s a selection of the mind-boggling rates.

• Double A/C 100,000 1 Night
• Twin A/C 100,000 1 Night
• Double Fan 70,000 1 Night
• Twin Fan 90,000 1 Night
• Single Fan 60,000 1 Night
• Double New Fan 80,000 1 Night
• Twin New Fan 80,000 1 Night
• Single Fan 350,000 1 Week
• Single Fan w/Breakfast 420,000 1 Week

AP Inn
Poppies I
(0361) 765662

• Located behind Kubuku restaurant and close to the Secret Garden restaurant.
• 40 rooms on 2 levels. The room types are Twin, Double, Fan, A/C.
• There is a nice swimming pool with bar and restaurant.
• Guests receive a welcome drink on arrival. Hot and cold water and breakfast included. The rooms and top landing have shiny brown floor tiles that look new.
• The hotel has a natural roof. The rooms are simple but clean and comfortable with shared balcony that is breezy. The rooms have a traditional carved door and frame. There is a security post in the parking area and a beauty salon, money changer and tourist service are located next door. A pleasant place to relax.

• Double A/C 150,000 1 Night
• Double Fan 100,000 1 Night
• Twin A/C 175,000 1 Night
• Twin Fan 125,000 1 Night

Fat Yogi’s Cottages
Poppies I
(0361) 751665

• Located down the street from La Walon Bungalows.
• 26 rooms on 2 levels with a choice of A/C or fan. Has very clean looking pool but the reclining chairs look worn.
• The rooms are quite large but look old and in need of renovation. The bed looked comfortable and the room was average on cleanliness.
• The porch area has rattan and bamboo furniture.
• American breakfast included.
• Fat Yogi’s restaurant out front is cool however and serves decent food.

• A/C 1 Person 130,000 1 Night
• A/C 2 Person 150,000 1 Night
• Fan 1 Person 50,000 1 Night
• Fan 2 Person 70,000 1 Night
• Smaller with Fan 1 Person 30,000 1 Night
• Smaller with Fan 2 Person 50,000 1 Night
• Smaller with Fan 1 Person No Discount 1 Week
• Smaller with Fan 2 Person No Discount 1 Week

La Walon Bungalows
Poppies I
(0361 ) 757234

• Located down from Fat Yogi and across from Kubuku restaurant.
• There is a parking area in front with reception. Rooms are on 3 levels and there is a pool.
• The pool looks clean but the pool furniture looks a bit old.
• Cottages are simple with bamboo furniture, brown tile floor and tile roof. The rooms in the 3-storey block have a white tiled floor and are quite clean.
• Breakfast is included.
• In between the cottages are some ponds with nasty looking water.

• Fan 1 Person 110,000 1 Night
• A/C 1 Person 140,000 1 Night
• Fan 2 Person 120,000 1 Night
• A/C 2 Person 160,000 1 Night
• No Discount 1 Week

Masa Inn
Poppies I/27
(0361) 758507

• Located 30 meters from La Walon and across the street from Sari Indah market.
• 82 rooms on 2-levels, 2 swimming pools and breakfast restaurant. Tiled roof.
• Rooms are large and have hot water, bathtub. The bed is quality and there is also a fridge. I thought the rooms were very clean and with the white tiled floor and the porch area was sunny and feature table and chairs.
• Renovations are going on in the center of the property. The rear swimming pool has a large flat grassy area that is good for sunbathing. There is a bar next to the pool (not a ‘pool-bar’ though).
• The reception area is right on the street and there is a traditional stone entrance way.

• A/C Family (4) 300,000 1 Night
• A/C Triple 240,000 1 Night
• A/C Double 180,000 1 Night
• A/C Single 150,000 1 Night
• Fan Double 135,000 1 Night
• Fan Single 115,000 1 Night

Diana House
Poppies I

• Located across from Jazz Inn.
• 6 rooms which are very basic and come in 2 sizes. Very basic bathroom and porch. All furniture is bamboo.
• Reception area and central area are shabby. Rooms need renovation.
• Breakfast not included. This place is good for someone on a strict budget.

• Large room 1 Person 40,000 1 Night
• Large room 1 Person 50,000 1 Night
• Small room 1 Person 210,000 1 Week
• Large room 1 Person 280,000 1 Week
• Small room 2 Person 280,000 1 Week
• Large room 2 Person 350,000 1 Week

Ayu Beach Inn
Poppies I
(0361) 752091

• Located opposite Laundry Services.
• 30 or so rooms mostly on single level with a few on 2nd floor. Shady looby behing long narrow driveway and parking area.
• There is a vast array of prices depending on room size, A/C or fan, hot or cold water etc.
• Rooms come with bathtub, are clean with whitish tile floor and have a porch with table and chair.
• The garden that leads to the rooms has plenty of shady trees and bushes. There is also and internet-service.
• There are 2 swimming pools and a restaurant that serves breakfast ( which is included ) and lunch.
• I talked to 2 European travelers who said the hotel was good value with a central location, “The best you can find around here for the money”. I asked if there was anything that wasn’t good and they said the hand held shower wasn’t too good and the breakfast didn’t offer much.

• Single 70,000-125,000 1 Night
• Double 80,000-150,000 1 Night
• Triple 100,000-200,000 1 Night

Kedin’s Inn
Poppies I

• Located next to Tree House restaurant and across from R.Z bookshop.
• 25 rooms on 1 level. Front parking area with reception. Basic rooms with white tile floor. Rooms are clean with simple shower, porch with rattan furniture, nothing fancy though.
• The porch area is fairly relaxing as it is shady and away from the street.
• All rooms have fan.
• I talked to a guest from Australia who had been back many times. He said he liked Kedin’s Inn because it was cheap and close to the beach. The low point is that sometimes other guests walk past late at night making a lot of noise. Breakfast is simple but okay.

• 1 Person 40,000 1 Night
• 2 Person 50,000 1 Night
• 1 Person 280,000 1 Week
• 2 Person 350,000 1 Week

Kuta Puri Bungalows
Poppies I
(0361) 752585

• Located 50 meters from the beach road ( Jl. Pantai Kuta ).
• 39 rooms with cottages on 2 levels and bungalows on 1 level.
• Rooms are clean and comfortable with good bed and come with fridge. The bathroom is open-air but looks very bare with the plain cement walls.
• The porch area is shady and good for reading.
• On the 2nd floor there are hallway lockers available.
• Bungalows are larger with a carved doorway.
• Construction is in progress on a 2 level block right now.
• The grounds are large and well kept with swimming pool. The restaurant is located at the front next to Poppies I and has a large traditional bamboo / alang alang roof. I had lunch of grilled snapper for 17,000rp and it was good.
• The restaurant is a relaxing place to be and the staff are very polite and friendly.
• Breakfast is included.
• Massage is available. There is a tour and transport office located at the front of the hotel.

• A/C Hot water Bungalow Double $45 / 1 Night
• A/C Hot water Bungalow Single $40/ 1 Night
• A/C Hot water Cottage Double $35 /1 Night
• A/C Hot water Cottage Single $30 /1 Night
• A/C Hot water Extra bed $10 /1 Night
• Fan Hot water Bungalow Double $28 /1 Night
• Fan Hot water Bungalow Single $24 /1 Night
• Fan Hot water Bungalow Extra bed $8 /1 Night
• Fan Cold water Cottage I Double $20 /1 Night
• Fan Cold water Cottage I Single $17 /1 Night
• Fan Cold water Cottage II Double $18/ 1 Night
• Fan Cold water Cottage II Single $15 /1 Night
• Fan Cold water Extra bed $7 /1 Night

Source taken from mail-list of indobackpacker@yahoogroups.com

Wonderful Vacation on Greece

I dreamed of Greece for vacation cause this country always be my number one dream. But as it always happens spontaneous trips are the best ones….

My ideas about Greece were in blue and white with some shadows of yellow. But Greece is much more than only sea, resorts, sun, temples… Discover real treasures of Greece - antique ruins and Byzantium fortresses, orthodox churches and mosques, stony landscapes and coniferous woods, orange and palm groves, the beauty of the hundreds caves, mountains, rocks, rivers, hidden beaches, sunsets, small unknown islands, ancient wild villages, customs and………wonderful and hospitable inhabitants!

Have you ever heard an info to help you for planning and organizing your trip to the Greek islands using the ferry? Finding suitable accommodation in Greece can never be easier. Let’s see for finding with a ferry accommodation for all your accommodation needs in Greece. Even for ferry, at FantasticGreece.com you will be able to find all lodging guide and more. Once we decide it, we have concluded to the itinerary of the choice that use a real time online booking engine to book your ferry tickets both for passengers and your vehicle with all major ferry companies in Greece and Italy.

What I like best about FantasticGreece.com is they provide a detail guide to all information you’ll need when you visit. There’s also a guide on major ferry port in Greece where to or from to go. From where to book your tickets, to where to find the best affordable transport to the places of interest.

So drop by FantasticGreece.com now and start planning your next overseas trip even go to Greece with ferry. Have a nice trip.

Tip Top Medan, resto tempo doeloe yang bertahan sampai sekarang

Di setiap kota besar di Indonesia, ada fenomena tempat kuliner yang sudah bertahan selama bertahun-tahun, malah ada yang lebih dari satu abad yang masih tetap bertahan sampai sekarang. Kalau di Bandung ada BMC (Bandoengsche Melk Centrale), di Palembang sempat bertahan RM Sari Rasa walaupun sekarang sudah tutup, begitupun di kota lain.

Kalau di kota Medan, resto Tip Top tetap bisa bertahan selama lebih dari satu abad mulai dari jaman penjajahan Belanda, dan resto ini menjadi salah satu saksi sejarah kota Medan. Resto Tip Top ini terletak di jalan Ahmad Yani, atau dikenal dengan daerah Kesawan Medan. Kawasan ini merupakan kawasan paling tua di Medan yang masih banyak berdiri bangunan jaman dulu yang sudah mulai usang ditelan kerasnya jaman.

Kalau kita berkunjung ke Tip Top, hal yang masih cukup menarik diperhatikan seperti kita rasakan nuansa kolonial, dimana saat kita turun dari kendaraan telah siap pramuniaga khusus Tip Top yang siap membukakan pintu mobil kita dan mempersilahkan kita turun, begitupun saat kita selesai makan dari Tip Top, pintu mobil kitapun akan ditutup oleh pramuniaga tersebut. Nuansa pelayanan jaman kolonial masih tetap dipertahankan dan sangat spesifik untuk dirasakan pada jaman yang sudah sangat berbeda ini.

Belum lagi deretan photo tempo doeloe kota Medan terutama kawasan Kesawan, serta deretan photo perkembangan resto Tip Top sejak dari jaman doeloe sampai sekarang Cukup asyik menikmati suasana resto tempo doeloe di Tip Top ini.

Kualitas makanannya pun tetap dapat diandalkan dan memiliki cita rasa spesifik yang akan membuat pengunjung untuk betah untuk makan kembali di resto Tip Top ini. Menu spesial di resto ini adalah berbagai jenis steak, dari mulai steak import dan steak daging lokal. Belum lagi cita rasa berbagai jenis masakan nasi goreng yang cukup enak untuk dinikmati menjadi daya tarik dan kekuatan resto ini tetap bisa bertahan sampai sekarang. Juga hidangan desert es krim menjadi ciri khusus menu penutup di resto Tip Top ini.

Untuk petualang wisata kuliner di Medan, resto Tip Top bisa menjadi salah satu alternatif kuliner yang patut untuk dikunjungi di kota Medan.

Kelayapan cari Wi-fi di Citos (Cilandak Town Square)

Perjalanan ke Jakarta sering kali banyak hal yang tidak terduga, ada yang sesuai prediksi dan ada yang jauh dari prediksi. Untuk perjalanan sekali ini, prediksi dan kenyataaan dikabulkan Allah dan persis sesuai perkiraan. Begini ceritanya ….

Perjalanan ke Jakarta untuk urusan kerja dimulai saat harus ke daerah Cililitan, kemudian selagi menunggu teman yang baru malam akan mendarat di Jakarta, kami memutuskan untuk hang-out ke suatu mall. Syarat mall itu pertama ada banyak wi-fi dan kedua banyak tempat makan, maklum sebagai backpaper kepepet mengahbiskan waktu untuk menunggu disuatu tempat yang banyak wi-fi merupakan kenikmatan yang tiada tara.

Karena posisi kami sudah di Cililitan maka kami harus melakukan list mall mana yang harus kami kunjungi. Awalnya ada ide ke kalibata mall dan Tamini, tapi leave it all. Mall itu peluangnya tipis untuk dapat akses wi-fi yang banyak.

Akhirnya kami putuskan untuk ke Citos (Cilandak Town Square), dan voila……..pandangan mata menuju ke semua cafe yang notabene memiliki fasilitas wi-fi, JCO, Star buck, Dome, dll. Akhirnya setelah memesan donut dan minum di JCO, scanning wi-fi, searching dan finding : Amadeus hotspot, Distro DeliFrance TelkomHotspot, CBN ada 5 Access Point, Indosat ada 5 access point, Score!, JCO, Wireless Network voila ……..

Lega deh rasanya, karena prediksi dan kenyataan untuk bisa nge-net dgn gratis kesampaian. What’s a wonderful day with internet …