No Big Ben in London

The last Big Ben bell on August 21st

They say after that date you no longer hear it voice, the Big Ben. It made my trip to London seem incomplete. That is a phrase that is always popular among tourists, incomplete!


True, although still able to see the tower, there are still crowds around that big clock from outside the Parliament Building complex opposite to Westminster Station, Tower of London and London Eye.


But. I decided to go around the adjacent neighborhood area first, maybe to Piccadilly Circus and you can feel the city atmosphere that always on my favorite list.

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Text and images M Kirangen

Fruits in Gouda

A good season in August

Nice season in this city to enjoy the trip, the weather is good even though sometimes I have to face the rain that comes suddenly. It's all worth it for an atmosphere around me to enjoy mint tea and kaasbroodje.


I can enjoy the pleasant seasons, the harvest of figs, apples and blackberries. And a feeling that is hard to tell, when you pick the fruits that I believe taste good.


My traveling companion is smart enough to process it into a salad mix for dinner later. You can participate if you like it while visiting this town. There are always surprises on this trip in this city.

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Text and images R Rumambi

August in Scotland

The moment to enjoy the cool atmosphere in a unique country

Around me is indeed crowded with tourists from abroad, maybe even from around other UK mainland. Something that surely feels like you're being transported to an era from the past, churches, castles, shops, schools, government buildings.


You'll see plenty there in Edinburgh, cities designed for walking, street musicians, magicians, acrobats and all presented in plain sight.


The journey in this country still continues, maybe try the local culinary, and I will enjoy it the next day.

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Text and images F Cardician

Tranquility of Giethoorn

Village in Overijssel province with about 3000 people

I drove less than 2 hours from Den Haag, and reached a quiet village, they were said to be "Venice of the Netherlands".


It's like in a dream that makes you forget everything, beautiful houses, unique bridges, canals with boats passing by.


Experience the unique atmosphere without car sounds, enjoy the countryside, and relax in the village restaurant or café. How impressive!

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Text and images Djaril Djoko