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Australia-WA-Perth

Perth (Nyungar: Boorloo) is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth’s metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp. The city has expanded outward from the original British settlements on the Swan River,…

Australia-NSW-Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay refers to a natural harbor and region on Australia’s South Coast of New South Wales, famous for its white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and rich marine life. Located near the Australian Capital Territory, the area includes Booderee National park and the Jervis Bay Marine Park, offering activities like dolphin watching, snorkeling, and exploring national parks….

Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains are a mountainous region west of Sydney, Australia, known for their stunning eucalyptus forests, dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and charming villages. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for the blue haze caused by eucalyptus oil and features iconic landmarks like the Three Sisters rock formation. Visitors can easily travel from Sydney by car or train for a…

Australia-NSW-Sydney 2

Th QVB is a five-level shopping center occupying an entire city block in Sydney’s central business district. It was built in 1898 as a monument to Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee and is renowned for its Romanesque architectural features, stained-glass windows, and magnificent atriums. The building houses over 140 fashion boutiques, jewelry shops, specialty stores, cafes,…

Australia-NSW-Sydney

AUSTRALIA DAY In January, Sydney Harbour hosts the Australia Day Regatta on Australia Day (January 26th), a historic sailing event, and potentially other local races like the Australia Day Ferrython and the start of SailGP events, depending on the year. In January 2023, Sydney Harbour hosted the 187th Australia Day Regatta on January 26th, featuring various races…

Australia-NSW-Kangaroo Valley

The township is accessed by the Moss Vale Road The small town has a variety of arts and craft shops, restaurants and cafes, a hotel, club, post office, supermarket and other businesses, including an ambulance station, general practitioner and a chemist. Kangaroo Valley is a river valley along the Kangaroo River in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, Australia. Dating…

Australia-NSW-Wollongong

KIAMA SHELLHARBOUR WOLLONGONG

Indonesia-Central Jawa-Dieng

The Dieng Plateau is an area in the center of Central Java that has geological, historical, and agricultural characteristics that are considered unique. This plateau is at an altitude of between 2000 and 2590 meters above sea level (MDPL) flanked by a range of hills on the north and south sides, which originate from the…

Indonesia-Central Jawa-Telomoyo

Telomoyo is the name of a mountain located in the border of Semarang and Magelang, Central Java, which offers vehicle access to the summit to enjoy natural views such as a sea of clouds and sunrises and sunsets. At an elevation of 1,894 meters above sea level, Telomoyo is a popular tourist destination, accessible via…

Indonesia-Centra Jawa- Solo 2

In 2023 I visited Solo again as part of trip to Telomoyo Mountain. My highlight of this trip is new Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The mosque was originally built in 2021, and is a replica of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The mosque is a grant from the Government of…

Indonesia-Central Jawa-Solo

Surakarta, known colloquially as Solo, is a major city in Central Java, Indonesia. The 46.72 km2 city is metropolitan area, consisting of Surakarta City and the surrounding six regencies (“Greater Solo Area”, formerly Special Region of Surakarta). I regularly visit Solo once-twice every year. This time I visited Solo for Javanese New Year celebration. This…

Indonesia-West Jawa-Cirebon

Cirebon is a port city on the northern coast of Java. It is the only coastal city of West Java, located about 40 km west of the provincial border with Central Java, approximately 297 km (185 mi) east of Jakarta. As one tourist destination, Cirebon City offers many charms ranging from a historical tour of…