The Majestic Dubai

The city means enjoying skyscrapers and metropolitan grandeur

This is a good opportunity for me, standing at an altitude and recording whatever I can achieve. The splendor of a city that continues to squirm and be able to seduce anyone.


You can choose the area you love, the old city with the history of the past, or head to the modern area with the Jumeirah beach, the Burj Al Arab setting and the souk area, all mesmerizing with its own characteristics. Enjoy!


Will not run out in a time when you're in town, cycling or just walking, but take the time in the stores to just hang out for a cup of coffee, something or look for their local food.

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Text and images D Upala Poucin

Downtown Kyoto

The city is known to be the center of Japanese culture and art

Somehow I wanted to be downtown tonight, while the visits to temples, traditional villages, ancient buildings as well as ancient art areas can be on other occasions. Of course the mood of city festivity can not be equated with the capital, strolling around the downtown of bustling Kyoto, there's always a crowd of tourists here.


But the appeal of this city is different from what I know than Tokyo, although the hallmark of a big city with a row of big shopping centers, of course. They told me to also take time to enjoy the Arashiyama bamboo forest or to the Fushimi Inari Shrine temple.


To be honest I want to find their typical culinary, you can try tofu spice Yudofu, or maybe Uzumi Tofu, and also their Yatsuhashi sweet cake. There are many more, I will not mention all.

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Text and images V Puspitasari

While in Prague

The classic atmosphere of gothic, baroque, renaissance and even art nouveau coloring every corner of the city

You can choose to walk among classical buildings in Prague, believe me, romantic atmosphere will wrap you up, while enjoying Prague Castle at the summit. They, the visitors like to gather around Charles Bridge.


You will be fascinated by the atmosphere of the past on the Old Town side and up to the end of the bridge, a tower to enjoy the city from a height angle. A lively crowd of people at the Church of Our Lady before Týn or waiting for the sounds of the Astronomical Clock.


But. Do not forget to try a typical culinary there, trdelnik, they say a chimney cake, then there is palačinky, which is known as a thin pancake, as well as unique cakes from neighboring regions. How delicious!

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Text and images R Rumambi

Kimono in Summer

The tradition of wearing kimono for young Japanese nationals during Summer

You will be fascinated by the way they keep the tradition, the way they preserve the kimono-dressed culture.


Wherever you walk around Asakusa and Kyoto, the colorful variety of kimono from the young girls in the shopping district, even the gleeful laughter around Golden Temple.


You can enjoy the atmosphere in the Arashimaya Bamboo Grove area between the windswept leaves, and do not miss to enjoy the typical Japanese cuisine offered by traditional stalls.

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Text and images Lucy Suzanne

Traffic Lights Off in Melbourne

End of August 31 when the lights off in traffic crossing downtown

An interesting incident at the end of the month when that may be rare at a crossroads at the intersection of Collins St and Elizabeth St, certainly invites questions from people who will be home from work around 5 pm.


The police immediately guarded on every street corner, there were more than 20 policemen on standby to keep the situation around, trams, cars and pedestrians.


Something rarely seen so far, seeing them, 5-6 policemen in the corners of the streets are preparing to avoid incidents.

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Text and images Sastra Wijaya
Southeast Asia Editor at Australia Plus Indonesia
Past Radio Australia and ABC

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

Llandudno, a place in Wales

An attractive resort region with its beautiful beach to the north

They always talked about the beaches, but I was impressed with the surroundings, and the clean, cool air. Feel something different from one of the uniqueness of mainland England, specifically Wales.


Walking around the area and you'll feel the warmth of Victorian times, that's very moving. Glad faces all around me, someone seemed to observe every curve of the rocky castle building there.


You should not miss their local culinary, and you should also try the local beer and other specialty drinks. Its sensation is very entertaining.

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Text and images M Kirangen