Archive for March, 2011
FOR a real sense of Swedish design, forget about packing boxes and Ikea stores contain kitsch that makes atmospheric old town in Stockholm. The best place for genuine goods can be found along the streets north of downtown in Vasastan, an environment that rarely appears on tourist travel.
Predictably, many places specialize in Scandinavian minimalism but in ways that reflect the aesthetics of this area, where shops mingle with traditional bakery Swedish, Turkish food market, antique shops and clothing boutiques. Here are a few:
1. Morkarin (Tegnergatan 6, morkarin.se)
On the wall of the shop these kids lined up mushroom-shaped lamps, board games, colorful furniture and painted wooden toys, like stuffed alligator with wheels for 598 krona.
2. Platina (Odengatan 68, platina.se)
Fine bracelets, rings, necklaces handmade with a touch of art that can be used for sale in this store. Even the owner, Sofia Bjorkman, often seen is making a new piece. Works of art that combines jewelry are also on display in the gallery basement.
3. King (Odengatan 3)
All merchandise, ranging from beaded saris worth 950 krona until golden chandeliers for 6950 krona (approximately Rp9, 5 million) in this store is the choice of owners in India. A cafe is also tucked in between the chaos-filled rooms with rugs, lanterns and antique cabinets.
4. Jascha Loves Designista (Upplandsgatan 45, designista.se, jascha.se)
Jascha fashion label and store design Designista filled with clothes and household appliances. Shelves are packed with double-breasted cardigan is comfortable for 1995 krona and other goods.
ENVIRONMENT Samcheong-dong, Seoul, South Korea is close to the district of Jongno-gu. If you want to get around in Samcheong-dong, you can find lodging in Jongno-gu and one that can be selected is hotel Fraser Suites Insadong.
Arranged in a unique architectural style, Fraser Suites Insadong representing indigenous cultural background of South Korea by the influence of imported designs. The combination of both equipped with a comfortable atmosphere to stay and friendly service.
Fraser Suites Insadong consists of 213 suites consisting of a wide selection of bed. Each suite is equipped dining room, living room, bedroom, and separate kitchen. Also equipped with air conditioning, television, DVD / CD player and audio system, telephone, internet access, and personal storage boxes. Read the rest of this entry »
TIME went to Costa Rica, try to stay at the Arenal Volcano Inn. New hotel, located 6.5 kilometers north of La Fortuna Catholic Church also offers views of the famous volcano, the Arenal Volcano. Arenal Volcano Inn has 25 bedrooms surrounded by tranquil gardens. Each guest can enjoy the beauty of the Arenal Volcano from each terrace rooms they had rented.
For deluxe rooms, equipped with two Queen size beds, air conditioning, cable TV, small refrigerator, hair dryer, coffee maker and private patio. As for the superior standard rooms equipped with one Queen bed, one twin bed, air conditioning, cable TV, small refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer and private terrace.
There is one more room at Arenal Volcano Inn, the Honeymoon Suite (Junior Suite) complete with a King bed, air conditioning, small refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer and microwave oven. In addition, the hotel also has two swimming pools. One for adults and another for children, plus a jacuzzi which contain warm water. Well, for those of you who would like massage, Arenal Volcano Inn also has a spa with mud volcanism. Read the rest of this entry »
SPEND a few days to explore the interesting places in Zagreb, Croatia, you need accommodations that have a strategic location and one option is the Palace Hotel. Palace Hotel is located in the plaza Josip Juraj Strossmayer, surrounded by parks, galleries, museums, and the Academy of Sciences and Arts. This hotel has been open in 1907 this is the most historic hotels in the city.
Also located just 5 minutes walk from the historic center and main square, this hotel is an ideal place for business and leisure travelers because it offers a warm atmosphere, friendly, with excellent service. Palace Hotel has 118 rooms, three suites and two mini-suites with modern interior. All rooms equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, mini bar, hair dryer, wireless internet access and storage boxes. You can also order non-smoking rooms.
When you come with your family, you can ask for additional beds of children without additional cost. In addition, a breakfast buffet is also included in the price per night stay. For business meals, the hotel has a restaurant Strossmayer that can spoil your tongue. In addition to hotel guests, the restaurant is also a favorite location for local residents to dine.
WHEN heard the name of the tango, immediately thought of the kind typical of Latin American dances are sensual and energetic. Tango dance is one of the most important icons for which Buenos Aires is also the capital of Argentina’s busiest.
For example, in club El Balcon. According to one dancer Pastorino, dance with your heart. Although grief is a lot going on, but you will not forget when the focus is on music and dancing with a partner. Since late 1800, the people doing the tango dance in every event with the theme of love. Even some parents had come to compete with the young dancers are still powerful.
Not just dance, tango-style music game you can enjoy in the cafe gaulâ Lo de Roberto. Maybe this is not a fancy place, but has a sweet note to any visitors who want to learn about life. There is a special studio for tango training in Buenos Aires, namely Rodolfo Dinzel. As for street tango dancers is located in San Telmo. Many female travelers entertained with this dance and keep them coming back. Read the rest of this entry »