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The beautiful Danube river in Europe is much more than just a waterway. Its sheer magnificence makes it one of the continent’s major geographical features.

Have you ever thought of getting all the useful information of your next travel destination from a good friend who has already been there?
Certainly, you will find best hotels, best restaurants, coolest bars and the sights really worth seeing.

The editors of Budapest.Travel want to be this "good friend". We are a group of young people, travellers ourselves, who all live and work in Budapest, and who know exactly what is worth knowing about our city. Find out everything here from airport transfer to the best online map.

Welcome to Budapest !
(D.S. Utomo)

'UFO' Spotted Over Australia Recently

An eerie spiral light show in the pre-dawn sky over Australia recently. The bright sky spiral appeared before sunrise on Saturday over New South Wales, Queensland and the Australia Capital Territory (ACT), with witnesses describing it as a "lollipop-type swirl," the Australia Broadcasting Corp. (ABC) reported.

"The spiral looked like a bright light shining through some clouds in a spiral shape, except the edges of the spiral were very sharp and defined unlike what a cloud might look like," Baden West, who snapped photos of the spiral before it faded from view, told SPACE.com in an e-mail. "It was also very large, much bigger than any photo makes it look and in terms of brightness. It looked like it was about as bright as a full moon but all the light was coming from a much smaller point."

One witness, James Butcher of Canberra, told ABC that the spiral light appeared to have a yellow hue. Another skywatcher described the sky apparition as a "huge revolving moon" , according to ABC.

(Source : www.msnbc.msn.com)

The Beautiful Danube River

The second longest European river (after the Volga), it rises in Germany’s Black Forest and flows about 1,770 mi (2,850 km) to the Black Sea, passing along or through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, and Moldova.

The blue Danube is a very beautiful river, so that the classical composer Johan Strauss wrote a famous song titled "The Blue Danube".

The Danube river is much more than just a waterway. Its sheer magnificence makes it one of the continent’s major geographical features.

This river crosses Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava .

Happy Holidays With the Danube River Cruises !
(D.S. Utomo)

A Legend From Island of “Paradise” Bali

Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Daha lived a Brahmin named Sidi Mantra who had a very famous miracle. “Sanghyang Widya” Guru rewarded him property and a beautiful wife. After years of marriage, they had a child named Manik Angkeran.

Although Manik Angkeran was a clever and handsome young man, but he had a bad habit . He like gambling . He often lost, so he had risked his parents' wealth, even in debt to others. Unable to pay the debts, Manik Angkeran asked his father to do something in order to get the wealth. His father then fasted and prayed for help of the gods. Suddenly he heard a voice, "Hi, Sidi Mantra, in the crater of Mount Agung there is a treasure of a dragon which guarded the Dragon named Besukih. Go there and ask for him to give you a little treasure."

Then Sidi Mantra went to Mount Agung. He overcomed all obstacles. Arriving at the crater’s edge of Mount Agung, he sat cross-legged. He rang the bell while he read the spell and summon the dragon Besukih. Not long later; then the dragon came out. After hearing Sidi Mantra’s wish, Dragon Besukih squirmed and from his scales he sprayed out some gold and diamonds. After thanking the dragon , Sidi Mantra went home . He gave the treasure to Manik Angkeran, while he hoped that his son would not gamble again. But unfortunately, the treasure was gone again for a bet. Once again Manik Angkeran asked his father for assistance. However, Sidi Mantra was angry and refused to help his son..

Manik Angkeran heard from friends that the property was obtained from Mount Agung. He knew to get there but he didn’t know to she cast a spell but he never learned about the prayer . So, he just brought a bell that was stolen from his father when his father slept.

On the crater of Mount Agung, Manik Angkeran rang the bell . The Dragon heard Manik Angkeran’s intent, then he said, "I will give property you wish for, but you must promise to change your bad ways. Do not gamble again. Remember the law of karma !"

Manik Angkeran fascinated by gold, diamonds, and jewels in front of him. Suddenly there was malicious intent that arises in his heart. Wanting to get more treasure, he cut the dragon’s tail when Dragon Besukih went back to his nest. Manik Angkeran ran away immediately and was not overtaken by the Dragon. But due to the miracle of the Dragon, Manik Angkeran had been burned into ashes when the dragon licked his tracks.

Sidi Mantra heard about the death of his son. Soon he visited the Dragon Besukih and begged him to bring back his son to life. The Dragon agreed by condition if his original tail could return to normal. With a miracle, Sidi Mantra can restore the Dragon tail.

At home Manik Angkeran apologized and promised to be a good person. But when Sidi Mantra knew that his son had repented his bad habit, he was very angry.

"You have to start a new life but not here," he said. Suddenly his son disappeared . Where Manik Angkeran stood , a water source arose increasingly large that became a new sea. With his stick, Sidi Mantra had drawn a line that separated him with his son. Now the place became a strait that separates the island of Java and Bali .

Have a Nice Vacation in Island of “Paradise” Bali!
(D.S. Utomo)

Happy Holidays in Tokyo Disneyland !

Fantasyland is classic Disney created by Walt Disney. Most of the attractions in Fantasyland are based on popular, time-honored Disney animated feature-length movies: Snow White's Adventures, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Pinocchio's Daring Journey and Peter Pan's Flight are but a few examples. Fantasyland is also home to Tokyo Disneyland's most popular attraction, Pooh's Hunny Hunt.

In 1983, Disneyland in California opened a dramatically redesigned Fantasyland. Fantasyland in Tokyo Disneyland is something of a mix of the old and new from that Fantasyland. Attractions at Tokyo Disneyland like Dumbo, and the facades of many of the attractions like Peter Pan are of the old style, while the most the interiors of the attractions are very similar to the newer versions at Disneyland in California.

Tokyo Disneyland's Fantasyland has gotten some recent face-lifts of its own. Alice's Tea Party was relocated and give a more attractive design, and the beautiful Queen Of Hearts Banquet Hall was opened, replacing the not-so-exciting Small World Restaurant with what has turned out to be one of the best restaurants in Tokyo Disneyland.

Although it doesn't quite have the quaint charm of its California counterpart, Tokyo Disneyland's Fantasyland still lives up to its name as a land of fantasy.

For more detailed and interesting information please click here.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays in Tokyo Disneyland !
(D.S. Utomo)

Dracula Tours in Romania

When I was studying abroad several years ago, I liked to travel around the countries in Europe, such as France, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, etc. It was very interesting, especially skiing on the mountain during the winter season.

I always remember Romania, because Romania has many beautiful and interesting places to visit, such as the beautiful beaches of the Black Sea and the fascinating mountainous region of Transylvania. Here you can make the famous Dracula themed tours. The ever popular Halloween tour itinerary has been adjusted. Many Dracula themed tours to offer, from a 7 day tour to a 5 day tour, or a short 3 day break for those with limited time

Now you can also discover Transylvania with our Beyond the Forest Grand Tour of Transylvania. This wonderful tour covers all the interesting sights to see of this fascinating region. If you only have limited time we have created a new series of short break tours.

For more detailed and interesting information please click Tours and Travel in Romania .

Have a Nice Vacation in Romania !
(DS. Utomo)

The New Wonderful Disney Dream

Disney Cruise Line continues to disseminate information about the new cruise ship under construction. The new ship is named Disney Dream.
This Disney's new ship has been built more than 10 years. With 128 000 tons weight, Dream will include 14 decks and carry up to 4,000 passengers in addition to 1 480 officers and crew. In a style that is genuine Disney, the ship will feature the latest art technology so that guests will find an unexpected miracle throughout their voyage.

Part in the ship cabins are equipped with display screens, or "virtual peepholes" that will present the views of the real from the outside that provided by high definition cameras that are placed on the outside of the ship. Animated fairy tale characters also will appear from time to time.

AquaDuck will be the first water coaster in the cruise industry. AquaDuck is a tool that will create an exciting high-speed ride through the channel which shows the velocity, the acceleration is like climbing a hill and rolled in heavy rapids of the river-rafting. All of these sensations can be felt on the deck of the vessel. At one point, you're gliding 13 feet above the ship's side that allows you to look down into the ocean below 150 feet.

When tourists enter the Animator's Palate restaurant, they will find a room like an art studio decorated with character sketches, colorful stencil drawings and oil paintings. During the meal progresses, the images on the LCD screen mounted on the wall varies, showing views of the region which appears as the underwater world. The Crush, the turtle who loved the audience from the movie Finding Nemo, will swim around the screen and seemed to be involved with the guests in a live conversation. While Crush moving around the restaurant, the other characters from the film come too joined him, including Dory, Nemo, Squirt and Bruce.

Throughout the ship you will find framed LCD screens that come to life as guests walk by. Part of the Enchanted Art experience on the Disney Dream includes an interactive detective game where a special card allows guests to peer behind the virtual canvases to discover clues. You play the game at your own pace to solve the mystery. The game offers six potential villains, and the outcome will be different each time you play.

Disney's children club will feature an inter-active play floor as well as large screens where popular Disney characters come to life and interactive with the kids.
The Disney Dream will set sail on January 26, 2011.

Happy Sailing!
(D. S. Utomo)

America's 100 Best Adventure Towns

Do you like some adventures during your vacation ? Well, here I suggest you many places where you will enjoy traveling in your holidays.
The upside of a down economy? It forces you to consider all your options--and our own spectacular backyard has never looked better.

We've built the ultimate, state-by-state guide to top outdoor hubs across the country. These 100 adventure towns offer something for everyone, whether you love hiking, skiing, biking, kayaking, climbing, snowboarding, or a little bit of everything. Stay for a long weekend or the rest of your life.
Use our click-and-go map to select a weekend escape. Browse our recommended places to play, stay, and eat, or post your picks. Then decorate your desktop with free wallpaper.

And this is just the beginning: We'll continue to add towns and seasonal weekend trip ideas. So make this your first stop when planning your next out-the-backdoor escape.

For more detailed and interesting information and pictures, please click here .

Enjoy and Happy Vacation !
(D.S. Utomo)