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Bangkok Jadi Destinasi Terpopuler Pasca Rilis Serial White Lotus

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 Bangkok
 tertulis sebagai salah satu kota yang sering dikunjungi secara global. Berdasarkan data tersebut,
 Euromonitor
 World's Best 100 Cities, Bangkok menduduki posisi puncak dengan kunjungan wisman tertinggi di tahun 2024. Lebih dari 32,4 juta turis memilih untuk berkunjung ke kota ini, seperti dinyatakan oleh sebuah perusahaan analitika data. Angka ini melebihi level kedatangan internasional sebelum adanya pandemic pada tahun 2023 dan masih terus bertambah secara signifikan hingga lebih dari 30% pada tahun 2024.


 Thailand baru saja disematkan sebagai Destinasi Tahun Ini 2025 menurut Travel+ Leisure.Popularitas negara tersebut semakin bertambah karena muncul di musim ketiganya.
 The White Lotus
 dari HBO.


 Euromonitor menyebutkan bahwa di tahun 2024, banyak kota di seluruh dunia akan menggunakan event olahraga dan kebudayaan sebagai cara untuk mendorong pendapatan sektor pariwisita mereka. Seperti yang tertera dalam laporannya, "Investasi pada pembangunan infrastruktur serta strategi pemasaran jangka panjang ini berhasil menarik minat para turis, sehingga menciptakan potensi peningkatan ekonomi tambahan."

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 Tempat wisata menarik di Bangkok
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 Walaupun dalam beberapa bulan belakangan pengunjung mulai meningkat di sejumlah daerah dan pekan lalu terjadi guncangan gempabumi besar, masih ada berbagai tempat seru untuk dikunjungi di sini. Kota ini tak hanya dipenuhi dengan pura-pura saja tetapi juga memiliki restoran yang padat serta banyak akomodasi mewah.


 Salah satu
 kuil Buddha
 Tempat favorit yang sering dikunjungi yaitu Istana Agung dan Wat Phra Kaew. Istana Agung terletak di pusat Kota Bangkok dan sudah lama menjadi tempat tinggal rasional bagia Raja Siam, nama masa silam bagi negara saat ini yakni Thailand, mulai tahun 1782. Sedangkan Wat Phra Kaew, disebut juga dengan Candi Buddha Berlian Hijau oleh orang Barat, dipandang sebagai pura Buddha paling sakral di negeri tersebut. Pura ini memamerkan Patung Buddha Zamrud, sebuah figur Buddha yang tengah melakukan meditasi menggunakan gaya Yoga.


 Patung Buddha itu dipahat dari sebuah blok jade hijau polos lalu ditutupi dengan emas dan berlian. Statuen tersebut diletakkan di posisi sangat tinggi, melebihi kepala jemaah maupun turis, menjadi simbol kehormatan. Untuk para pencinta masakan, area Chinatown—yang juga disebut Yaowarat—harus dikunjungi karena penuh dengan keramaian pedagang kaki lima serta warung-warung makan. Daerah China Town ini dibentuk tahun 1782 dan diakui sebagai salah satu pusat Tionghoa terluas di planet bumi.


 Pada saat weekend, datangi saja Pasar Akhir Pekan Chatuchak yang sangat populer. Ini adalah sebuah pasar raksasa dengan lebih dari 15.000 gerai penjual, menjadikannya sebagai pasar mingguan terluas di seluruh dunia. Di tempat ini Anda bisa menemukan segala jenis produk mulai dari baju sampai cendera mata. Diperkirakan ada sekitar 200.000 turis yang berkunjung ke sini tiap harinya pada masa weekend tersebut. Organizers sendiri menganjurkan agar anda merencanakan waktu minimal setengah hari jika ingin memeriksanya semua.


 Selain Bangkok,
 Thailand
 Juga menawarkan berbagai tujuan yang memesona seperti Provinsi Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phi Phi, dan Koh Lipe. Musim ketiga dari serial White Lotus direkam di Four Seasons Resort yang ada di Koh Samui, yaitu pulau terbesar kedua di Thailand.


 
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Bangkok Jadi Destinasi Terpopuler Pasca Rilis Serial White Lotus

Unknown asia, cities and towns, tourist attractions, travel destinations, world

DIWIDA , Jakarta - Bangkok tertulis sebagai salah satu kota yang sering dikunjungi secara global. Berdasarkan data tersebut, Euromonitor World's Best 100 Cities, Bangk…

【鹿ヶ谷】何度訪れても感動がある心躍る京都の名所とその周辺を歩く

Unknown beautiful places, cities and towns, culture, heritage, tourist attractions

撮影・福森クニヒロ　構成&文・大和まこ


 華やかな都をどりに、花に彩られる庭、今しか見られないアートまで。この春ならではの京都の名所と、ともに巡りたい立ち寄りスポットを案内します。

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 鹿ヶ谷（ししがたに）｜特別公開の寺院にて、椿の花と襖絵を鑑賞する
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 霊鑑寺
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 可憐に雅に咲く椿に浸る春のひととき
 


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 承応3（1654）年、後水尾天皇の皇女・多利宮が創建した尼門跡寺院。大文字山の麓にあることから、谷の御所とも呼ばれる。


 境内に数多くの椿が植えられているのは、後水尾天皇が椿を好んだことから。樹齢400年で時の帝も愛でたという真っ赤な日光椿から、ピンクの花びらが一枚ずつ散った姿も美しい散椿、大輪の白牡丹椿、舞鶴椿など、花の色や趣も様々な椿は実に100種類以上。


 通常は非公開の寺院ながら、椿が咲く3月から4月にかけては特別公開が行われる。


 書院では狩野派の作と伝わる障壁画「四季花鳥図」に加え、江戸11代将軍・徳川家斉が贈ったとされる360年前の雛人形も今年初公開。本堂の「如意輪観音像」など見どころの多い密やかな尼寺だ。


 京都市左京区鹿ヶ谷御所ノ段町12


 TEL.075・771・4040


 通常非公開　「霊鑑寺 春の特別公開」3月20日（木・祝）〜4月13日（日）


 10時〜16時30分（最終入場16時）


 期間中無休


 拝観料800円。


 京都市バス32系統上「宮ノ前町」より徒歩3分。

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 法然院
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 現代的な枯山水と襖絵を眺めに
 


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 東山三十六峰に抱かれてひっそりある法然院は、法然上人にゆかりある古刹。折々の紋様が描かれる白砂壇で知られる。山門の先に現れる白砂壇は水を表し、その間を通ることで心身が清められ、浄域へ入ることができるのだ。


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 境内に咲く椿が見ごろを迎える4月初旬には、通常非公開の伽藍の特別公開が行われる。


 本尊の阿弥陀如来坐像、桃山時代の狩野光信筆の襖絵などとともに注目を集めるのがアメリカ出身の作庭家、マーク・ピーター・キーンによる「Empty River Garden／空の川」。三銘椿が並ぶ庭をモダンに仕立て、白砂に炭で川を描いた枯山水もまた、落ちる椿の花とのコントラストが美しい。


 京都市左京区鹿ヶ谷御所ノ段町30


 TEL.075・771・2420


 6時〜16時


 無休


 入山料無料。


 「春季伽藍内特別公開」毎年4月1日〜7日。


 文化財保存協力費800円。


 京都市バス32系統「南田町」より徒歩5分。


 
 ここにも立ち寄り
 

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 Botanic Coffee Kyoto（ボタニック コーヒーキョート）
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 非日常へ誘うティータイム
 


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 ヴィンテージマンションの半地下にあるカフェは、空間も器づかいもクラシカルで優雅な雰囲気に惹かれる。


 銅板で焼くホットケーキ850円は外はサクッと、中はふんわりの軽やかさ。レモンがアクセントのフレンチトーストやバターたっぷりのスコーンなど、心くすぐるラインナップが揃っている。


 春はテラス席で風を感じながら過ごすのもいい時間。紅茶（ポット）800円。


 京都市左京区鹿ヶ谷上宮ノ前町54・7


 TEL.075・366・4723


 営業時間：9時〜18時（17時30分LO）　月曜休、ほか不定休


 京都市バス32系統上「宮ノ前町」より徒歩1分。

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 Yuki Pallis Collection （ユキ パリス コレクション）
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 一期一会の出合いに心沸く
 


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 デンマークと京都を拠点にキュレーターやコーディネーターとして活躍するユキ・パリスさん。


 2階はユキさんが長年かけて収集してきたヨーロッパの手仕事の作品や道具を展示するミュージアム。1階はそのセンスに触れられるショップとなっている。


 北欧や日本を中心に、古今東西の美術工芸品からアクセサリー、実用の器などまでが並ぶ。手仕事が生み出した美に触れる幸せを感じたい。


 京都市左京区浄土寺南田町14


 TEL.075・761・7640


 営業時間：11時〜18時


 水・木曜休、夏季（8月）休、年末年始休


 2階ミュージアム入館料600円。


 京都市バス「銀閣寺前」より徒歩5分。

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 菜食 光兎舎（さいしょく こうさぎしゃ）
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 旬を味わう力強い菜食づくし
 


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 店主の加藤祐基さんが作る光兎舎ごはんプレート2,700円は、京都・京北『アマツチオルガニカ』の有機野菜などをふんだんに使い、野菜の苦味や雑味もあえて生かした料理がぎっしり盛り込まれた一皿。


 大豆肉のチリソース 切干大根餅、里芋八角風味揚げなど10種以上の料理は、野菜の旬とともに内容が変化。スパイスづかいや食材の組み合わせもユニークな料理は、お腹も心も満たしてくれる。


 京都市左京区浄土寺馬場町113


 TEL.075・761・7707


 営業時間：11時30分〜15時LO（売り切れ次第終了）


 日〜火曜休、ほか不定休　予約がベター。


 京都市バス5・32・203系統など「浄土寺」より徒歩すぐ。

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 『DIwida.Blog』1137号より
 
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【鹿ヶ谷】何度訪れても感動がある心躍る京都の名所とその周辺を歩く

Unknown beautiful places, cities and towns, culture, heritage, tourist attractions

撮影・福森クニヒロ　構成&文・大和まこ華やかな都をどりに、花に彩られる庭、今しか見られないアートまで。この春ならではの京都の名所と、ともに巡りたい立ち寄りスポットを案内します。鹿ヶ谷（ししがたに）｜特別公開の寺院にて、椿の花と襖絵を鑑賞する霊鑑寺可憐に雅に咲く椿に浸る春のひととき承応3（1654）年、後水尾天皇の皇女・多利宮が創建した尼門跡寺院。大文字山の…

Rediscovering the Heady Charm of Ho Chi Minh City: An International Edition

Unknown cities and towns, international travel, tourist attractions, travel, vietnam

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 As numerous times before, after arriving at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport, I walked out to a chaotic scene of joyous family reunions and taxi drivers touting for business.


 I was greeted with a blast of 32-Celsius-degree heat, prompting me to quickly shed layers meant for airplane temperatures and a cacophony of beeping horns from automobiles jockeying for position at pick-up points.

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 My airport transfer turned up late, apparently delayed thanks to the notorious traffic, which I reacquainted myself with as we slowly inched our way to my Dong Khoi Street hotel. Invariably, my taxi got gridlocked by a sea of motorbikes, with riders glancing down at me with the most disarming of smiles.


 My first hour back in Vietnam and this is just what I expected – and missed. After reluctantly leaving during the Covid 'Delta variant' outbreak in mid-2021, after more than three years away, finally, I'm happy to be back in intoxicating, one-of-a-kind, Ho Chi Minh City, my former home.


 In the ensuing weeks ahead, I discovered, however, there are a considerable number of developments and changes I didn't expect, but in a pleasantly surprising way. Not only has Ho Chi Minh City bounced back to normal life post- pandemic but is, for the most part, positively thriving, with a feel-good factor and vibrant energy so strong, you could almost plug it in.


 
 A pulsating city on the move
 


 Shortly after checking in, I quickly find myself needing to become tech-savvy. This involves downloading crucial applications for booking rides and excursions, ordering food deliveries, and translating between Vietnamese and English—functions that appear integral to daily living here (a true blessing). At the same time, massive electronic billboards dominate the city center, constantly displaying ads featuring attractive young people endorsing products ranging from beer to smartphones.


 Although international visitors have come back, even during high season, I can't remember seeing so many before; nowadays, it’s become a ‘must-visit’.
 -
 head to 's destination. It’s challenging to find a seat before the long lines at trendy Western eateries, particularly those that have become social media sensations and places known for their banh mi. In downtown HCMC, I often feel like I might be knocked down by the throngs of tourists occupying the sidewalks. Each evening, these same crowds pack into the newly introduced open-top double-decker buses as they cruise through the city’s illuminated streets on guided tours (they look incredibly enjoyable; I’m almost enticed to join them myself).


 In downtown shopping centers, visitors can be seen carrying bags from various global brands, weighed down by their purchases. Their animated conversations echo through the bustling food courts upwards into the multilevel lobbies. The city currently has three such establishments.
 Michelin-starred restaurants
 , I still love visiting my favorite neighborhood restaurants, tucked away in the more traditional districts, which are now bustling with customers once more. This includes the family-owned pho place and
 bun cha
 Places I often visited, like countless others, were compelled to close their doors during the later phases of the COVID-19 lockdowns.


 It was during those extraordinary ‘Delta variant’ months of 2021 when numerous downtown businesses stopped operating permanently, a sight that was disheartening. Recently, however, I've found that upscale new eateries, chic rooftop lounges, and trendy boutiques have emerged or revisited familiar spots at lower rents. Moreover, several longstanding significant initiatives have finally come to fruition: the cable-stayed
 Ba Son Bridge
 Notable for its uniquely backward-sloping, curved pylon, the highly anticipated Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line opened in 2022. It began operating just days prior to my return in January.


 Generated with considerable enthusiasm (which I shared, traveling via metro to Thao Dien), TIME magazine quickly placed this among the
 "World's Greatest Places for 2025."

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 Even Bach Dang Wharf has undergone a remarkable transformation, from a shabby, underutilized stretch in the center, to a bustling, shiny waterfront zone. Tourists, expats and locals now flock to the pier, not only for the riverside open-air cafés – hugely popular in the balmy evenings – but also, for the excellent new tourist-friendly boats that ply the Saigon River: a Bangkok-style, river taxi (Saigon Waterbus) and
 sightseeing cruise boats
 (Saigon Water Go), serenaded with live music.


 Ho Chi Minh City’s infamous traffic isn't the same – actually, I'd swear it's got worse. There appears to be far more cars clogging up the streets, plus crossing the road seems even more hazardous – if that's possible. Souvenir tee-shirts sold in tourist haunts like Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square increasingly feature designs that poke fun at the Saigonese lack of respect for traffic lights.


 
 Reaching new heights
 


 From the city center to the outer suburbs, the number of high-rise buildings has ramped up. True, some remain half-built, but along with pretty much elsewhere in the city, even those skeletal towers come to life come nighttime, attractively illuminated with bright fluorescent hues; so too, the cluster of drab residential tower blocks along the riverbanks. The Indochina-era, Notre Dame Cathedral, undergoing long-term renovations and engulfed in scaffolding, is itself magically transformed post-dusk into a giant grotto of fairy lights.


 From the upper deck of a nighttime cruise along the Saigon River and my heavenly suite on the 38th floor of a downtown hotel (perched above an equally luxurious shopping center), I'm totally in awe of a glittering nighttime skyline that is starting to rival Hong Kong or Bangkok. The stars of this dazzling show are undoubtedly those well-established architectural masterpieces: the 68-storey Bitexco Financial Tower and Landmark 81, Southeast Asia's second tallest building.


 Arriving here for the first time in 1998 (when I used to hail a taxi on the street, message home from Internet cafés and did the "airport run" in 15 minutes), over the years, I've witnessed first-hand Vietnam's largest and most cosmopolitan metropolis develop and reinvent itself on the global stage and flourish in stature. But it's
 especially
 pronounced on this visit.


 Despite everything evolving over time, some constants remain. Ho Chi Minh City retains its timeless allure—remaining irresistibly captivating, vibrantly energetic, and charmingly eccentric. As I slowly make my way back to the airport, parting ways becomes unexpectedly difficult.

Rediscovering the Heady Charm of Ho Chi Minh City: An International Edition

Unknown cities and towns, international travel, tourist attractions, travel, vietnam

As numerous times before, after arriving at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport, I walked out to a chaotic scene of joyous family reunions and taxi drivers touting for business. I…

Top Family-Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago for 2025

Unknown chicago restaurants, children and families, cities and towns, community, safety

Frequently, Chicago grabs attention as an ideal place for young professionals due to its constant stream of entertainment options, top-notch educational establishments, and robust employment opportunities. Nonetheless, underneath this vibrant exterior lies lesser-known treasures—neighborhoods that offer family-oriented living environments characterized by cultural diversity and safety. Thus, what are these areas?
 
 top family-friendly areas in Chicago
 
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 Chicago, which holds the title as the most populated city in Illinois, gained incorporation status in 1837. This metropolis serves as a key center for global finance, trade, manufacturing, academia, telecommunications, tech innovations, and transport networks. Additionally, it attracts numerous visitors due to its lakeside beaches along Lake Michigan and various significant cultural attractions.

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 safest areas in Chicago for family living
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 The following ranking of top neighborhoods in Illinois suitable for families is derived exclusively from crime rate statistics obtained from Area Vibes and Niche. While this compilation focuses primarily on safety aspects, it does not cover every aspect pertinent to choosing an ideal place for raising children; therefore, consider using these insights along with other key elements when making your decision. Below you will find some of the finest areas within Chicago tailored towards nurturing a family environment.

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 601
 
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 North Centre
 
 
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 1661
 
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 Lincoln Square
 
 
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 1871
 
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 Andersonville
 
 
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 1967
 
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 Hyde Park
 
 
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 2591
 
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 Rogers Park
 
 
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 2820
 
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 Greek Town
 
 
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 5681
 
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 Old Town
 
 
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 5914
 
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 West Loop
 
 
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 13591
 
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 1. Roscoe Village
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 Roscoe Village acquired the moniker "The Town within the Metropolis" due to its quaint appeal and close-knit atmosphere. Situated between Lincoln Park below, Northcenter above, and Lakeview to the west, it has become a vibrant mix of various enterprises and populations today.


 Each summer, visitors, neighbors, and residents flock to its streets to partake in community events and outdoor festivals. Besides its inherent charm, the area boasts dynamic stores, outstanding public schools, thriving artistic scenes, as well as highly-regarded dining options and bustling nightspots.


 Roscoe Village is among the nicest Chicago neighborhoods with a total annual crime of 601 (estimate) per 100,000 people.

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 2. North Centre
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 The North Centre neighborhood in the north side of Chicago, Illinois, is vibrant with an eclectic mix of restaurants, retailers, live theatre, live music and service-oriented businesses.


 It's also home to some public schools in Chicago, including Coonley & Bell Elementary, North Park Elementary School and Lane Tech High School. In 2014,
 
 Chicago Magazine
 
 voted North Centre one of Chicago's best neighborhoods. The total annual crime rate in this neighborhood is 1,661 (estimate) per 100,000 residents.

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 3. Lincoln Square
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 Lincoln Square in north Chicago is one of the city's 77 community areas. Founded by German immigrants in the 1840s, it is defined by leafy streets and modest homes.


 Western, Lincoln and Lawrence Avenue have German bars and restaurants that sell traditional beer and food. There are several Bavarian-style bakeries and shops here as well. The total annual crime rate at Lincoln Square is 1,871 (estimate) per 100,000 people.

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 4. Andersonville
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 Andersonville is a laid-back area within West Edgewater. It's famous for its 19th-century row houses, charming cafes, antique shops, and furniture stores along Clark Street, a well-known commercial strip.


 Andersonville's Swedish heritage is evident in its quaint bakeries and restaurants. This neighborhood's total annual crime rate is estimated at 1,967 (per 100,000 people).

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 5. Hyde Park
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 Hyde Park is more than just a commercial corridor. It's a small, unique neighborhood that embraces and supports a rich blend of business activities, cultural attractions, dining, and shopping.


 Overall, you'll love experiencing the neighborhood's storied history of individuality, warmth, and eclecticism. The total annual crime rate at Hyde Park is estimated at 2,591 (per 100,000 people).

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 6. Rogers Park
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 Rogers Park is a beautiful and diverse neighborhood on the far north side of Chicago. It is home to an eclectic and vibrant community with a rich history spanning over a century.


 With its charming architecture, beautiful lakefront location, and diverse population, Roger Park is a wonderful place to call home. The total annual crime rate is 2,820 (estimate) per 100,000 people.

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 7. Streeterville
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 Streeterville is a neighborhood located north of the Chicago River. It has great restaurants, residentials, professional office centres, cultural venues, and medical facilities.


 It underwent much development in the early 21st century, as numerous empty lots, especially in the southern part, were converted into residential and commercial properties.


 The Streeterville neighborhood has several public schools. Its health facilities are based around Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. The total annual crime at Streeterville is 5,441 (estimate) per 100,000 people.

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 8. Greek Town
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 Greek Town is a small beautiful neighborhood jam-packed with fun places to visit with your family. It was once home to Chicago's Greek immigrant community. The Greek sense of decoration mixes old and new buildings with incredible urban architecture.


 The initial Greek town, known as "Delta," occupied the area where the University of Chicago stands today. Present-day Greek Town has shifted several blocks away and is now located near the Kennedy Expressway, Lake Street, Racine Avenue, and Congress Parkway. Annually, this district experiences approximately 5,681 crimes (estimated) for every 100,000 inhabitants.

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 9. Old Town
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 The Old Town area is located within both the Lincoln Park and Near North Side neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois. This region features numerous historic Victorian-style structures, such as St. Michael's Church.


 Wells Street, adorned with trees, boasts classic pubs, the esteemed Second City comedy club, boutique coffee shops, delightful restaurants, and eclectic stores. It's reported that the total yearly crime rate for Old Town reaches an estimate of 5,914 incidents per 100,000 residents.

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 10. West Loop
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 The West Loop in Cook County stands out as one of Chicago’s premier areas to reside. It provides inhabitants with a vibrant city ambiance. Formerly an industrial district, this trendy West Loop area has transformed into a mecca for food and entertainment enthusiasts.


 The French Market food halls host local vendors, and the area is also home to upscale boutiques, music venues, bars, and pubs. Randolph Street Market sells vintage wares one weekend monthly. The total annual crime in West Loop is estimated at 13,591 (estimate) per 100,000 people.

<h2>
 Is Chicago a good place to raise a family?
</h2>

 Yes, Chicago is a safe place to live and raise your family. There are plenty of city neighborhoods and suburbs where you'll feel right at home.

<h2>
 Wrapping up
</h2>

 There are several best neighborhoods in Chicago for families, offering something for everyone. These neighborhoods have great schools, recreational facilities, vibrant hubs, and more. You'll indeed find the best place to raise your little ones.


 DIwida.News.co.ke has published an article highlighting the safest neighborhoods in Queens, New York. As one of New York City’s five boroughs, Queens boasts a lively and varied environment characterized by residential zones, business hubs, and picturesque parks.


 When moving to a new area, safety often ranks as the primary concern. Therefore, what are the most secure neighborhoods in Queens that also offer excellent facilities and a strong sense of community? To find out, check out this article.

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Frequently, Chicago grabs attention as an ideal place for young professionals due to its constant stream of entertainment options, top-notch educational establishments, and robust employment opportu…

This Charming Italian Village Offers Homes for Just $1—And the Beach Is Only 40 Minutes Away!

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In the picturesque hills of Abruzzo, Italy, a quaint village is attempting to rejuvenate itself by selling homes for just one symbolic Euro, aiming to draw in a fresh influx of settlers and those who yearn for la dolce vita. Could you be the person they're looking for?


 
 The cobblestone pathways of the quaint Italian town of Penne meander through ancient porticos and alongside buildings with faded terra-cotta exteriors. Once thriving, this historic Italian settlement now faces challenges due to its declining populace, causing many residences to bear the marks of time’s passage unattended. In an effort to rejuvenate this threatened cultural legacy, local authorities have embarked on a daring initiative: they sell houses for just one symbolic Euro each, provided that the new proprietors commit to undertaking the necessary restoration efforts. This scheme aims at encouraging people to revitalize the area.
 
 la dolce vita
 
 , away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.
 


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 Are you thinking about traveling to Italy?
 
 
 Here are some articles to help you plan out your stay
 
 
 :
 
 


 <ul>
 
 <li>
 Near Positano, this beach nestled in a fjord on the Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful in Italy
 </li>
 
 
 <li>
 This gorgeous villa in Italy was the setting for a James Bond film (and many others)
 </li>
 
 
 <li>
 This small Italian town on the Tyrrhenian Sea with black sandy beaches is well worth a visit
 </li>
 
 </ul>


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 A thousand-year-old town with remarkable charm
 </h2>


 
 Penne is more than just a picturesque setting: this village in Abruzzo, 40 minutes from the Adriatic coast, is steeped in history. Founded in pre-Roman times, its ramparts and palaces bear witness to a sumptuous past. As you stroll through its narrow streets, you'll be struck by the baroque ornamentation of the church of Santa Maria in Colleromano, while the medieval towers are a reminder of the city’s strategic value in days gone by.
 


 
 But Penne lives on more than just memories. Nestled in a hilly landscape, it enjoys a warm golden light that drenches the surrounding olive groves and vineyards. The lively terraces offer breathtaking views of the Abruzzo countryside, with its silhouetted cypress trees and centuries-old farmhouses.
 


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 The challenge of one-euro houses
 </h2>


 
 Like so many other Italian villages hit by the rural exodus, Penne is trying to reverse the trend by drawing in new residents. For this purpose, the town council has set up a programme of selling houses for an entirely symbolic price - on condition that the buyers restore their property within a given timeframe. The initiative is towards Italians nostalgic for
 their country's heritage
 , but also foreigners dreaming of a home away from home in the sun.
 


 
 The operation is more than some simple acquisition of property. It aims to revitalise the local economy by stimulating the construction sector and encouraging the establishment of shops and craftsmen. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge, understand that it is much more than an investment: it's a commitment to a collective renaissance.
 


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 A slower way of life to rediscover in Italy
 </h2>


 
 Moving to Penne means embracing a life lived to the beat of the seasons. In the morning, the smell of coffee wafts up from the bars in Piazza Luca da Penne, where regulars catch up on old times under the arcades. The market is full of mature cheeses and local cured meats, while the trattorias are rich with the flavours of Abruzzo, such as truffle pasta and mature pecorino.
 


 
 Nature lovers will be delighted by Lake Penne, a nature reserve where herons and cormorants glide above the shining waters. A few kilometres away, the Gran Sasso massif reveals its steep peaks, a
 playground for hikers
 and lovers of wild landscapes.
 


 
 In this village where every stone has a story to tell, the future is being rebirthed as renovations are taking place. Behind the worn-out shutters and wrought-iron balconies, houses are being turned back into homes, by those who have taken up Penne's invitation to rebuild the past for a better life tomorrow.

This Charming Italian Village Offers Homes for Just $1—And the Beach Is Only 40 Minutes Away!

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In the picturesque hills of Abruzzo, Italy, a quaint village is attempting to rejuvenate itself by selling homes for just one symbolic Euro, aiming to draw in a fresh influx of settlers and those wh…

Rute Liburan Seru dengan LRT: Destinasi Wisata Populer di Jabodebek

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Jakarta, IDN Times
 
 - Durasi waktu istirahat dan cuti bersama untuk perayaan Idul Fitri 1446 Hijriyah terus hingga empat hari ke depan, yaitu sampai pada Senin (7/4/2025).


 Untuk warga Jabodetabek yang berencana memanfaatkan hari liburnya dengan pergi ke objek wisata ataupun area hiburan lainnya, dapat merujuk pada beberapa lokasi yang tersambung dengan LRT Jabodebek, menjadikan mobilitas mereka lebih lancar dan efisien.

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 1. Kumpulan tempat wisata yang dapat dijangkau melalui LRT Jabodebek.
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 Berikut adalah daftar tempat wisata yang dapat dijangkau melalui LRT Jabodebek:

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 <li>
 Plaza Festival di Stasiun Rasuna Said
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Setiabudi: Setiabudi One
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Cikoko: Taman Ekologi Tebet
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun TMII: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Harjamukti: Taman Rekreasi Wiladatika, Mal Trans Studio Cibubur
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Bekasi Barat: Mal Revo, Mal Pakuwon.
 </li>
</ol>
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 2. Harga tiket LRT Jabodebek dimulai dariRp 5ribu selama masa lembur Idul Fitri
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 Untuk masa Lebaran tahun 2025 mendatang, publik dapat menikmati pelayanan LRT Jabodebek dengan biaya yang bervariasi dari Rp5 ribu hingga batas tertinggi Rp10 ribu.


 "Pemakaian diingatkan agar tetap menjaga barang bawaannya, mengawasi anak-anaknya, serta memastikan memiliki metode pembayaran seperti Kartu Multi Trip (KMT), kartu uang elektronik, atau dengan menggunakan aplikasi Access oleh KAI dan LinkAja guna mempermudah proses transaksinya," ungkap Executive Vice President LRT Jabodebek, Mochamad Purnomosidi dalam pernyataan pada hari Kamis, 3 April 2025.

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 3. Kenaikan jumlah penumpang LRT Jabodebek mencapai 22,62 persen
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 Pada peringatan Hari Raya Idul Fitri tanggal 31 Maret hingga 1 April 2025, sistem transportasi LRT Jabodebek mengangkut total 57.308 penumpang, naik sebesar 22,62 persen jika dibandingkan dengan periodesi Lebaran tahun 2024 di mana jumlahnya hanya tercatat 46.736 orang dalam rentang waktu 10-11 April 2024.


 Tiga stasiun dengan jumlah penumpang terbanyak dalam jangka waktu tersebut adalah Stasiun Dukuh Atas BNI (21.690 orang), Harjamukti (15.065 orang), serta Cikoko (11.533 orang).


 Pada interval itu, terdapat kenaikan jumlah pengunjung di beberapa stasiun yang dekat dengan tempat pariwisata dibandingkan dengan tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Data selengkapnya ditampilkan sebagai berikut:

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 <li>
 Stasiun Rasuna Said: Jumlah penumpang mencapai 3.341 orang, meningkat sebesar 11% jika dibandingkan dengan periode Idul Fitri tahun 2024 yang hanya tercatat 3.020 orang.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Setiabudi: 1.454 penumpang, meningkat 6% bila dibandingkan dengan Idul Fitri tahun 2024 yang mencapai 1.366 orang.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Cikoko: 11.533 penumpang, meningkat 29 persen dibandingkan dengan Idul Fitri tahun 2024 yang memiliki 8.954 penumpang.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun TMII: 5.943 pengunjung, meningkat 16% bila dibandingkan dengan Idul Fitri tahun 2024 yang memiliki 5.105 pengguna.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Harjamukti: 15.065 penumpang, meningkat 27% bila dibandingkan dengan Idul Fitri tahun 2024 yang memiliki 11.867 penumpang.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stasiun Bekasi Barat: 11.612 penumpang, meningkat 15 persen dari perbandingan dengan Idul Fitri tahun 2024 yang memiliki jumlah 10.133 penumpang.
 </li>
</ol>

Rute Liburan Seru dengan LRT: Destinasi Wisata Populer di Jabodebek

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Jakarta, IDN Times - Durasi waktu istirahat dan cuti bersama untuk perayaan Idul Fitri 1446 Hijriyah terus hingga empat hari ke depan, yaitu sampai pada Senin (7/4/2025). Untuk warga Jabodeta…

Belgium's Royal Couple Explores the Enchanting Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay

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 On Wednesday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium participated in various events in the northern seaport city of Hai Phong during their continuing state visit to Vietnam.


 On Wednesday afternoon, the monarchs rode a cable car to explore Cat Ba Island from up high, followed by a boat excursion around Lan Ha Bay.


 The boat journey exceeded an hour and was arranged exclusively for the monarch, his consort, along with their intimate circle of companions.

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 Lan Ha Bay is situated to the east.
 Cat Ba Island
 , next to the internationally renowned
 Ha Long Bay
 .


 Spanning over 7,000 hectares, Lan Ha Bay encompasses roughly 400 islands, each covered with dense foliage and plants.


 Welcoming the royal visitors, Chairman Nguyen Van Tung of Hai Phong emphasized the thriving relationship and collaboration between the city and the Belgian Embassy, along with various Belgian institutions and businesses.


 He pointed out that the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone Joint Stock Company represents the initial and most extensive joint venture between a group of Belgian firms and Hai Phong.


 Tung mentioned that the Vietnamese government has sanctioned the creation of the city’s southern coastal economic zone, spanning around 20,000 hectares and adhering to a green growth approach. This area will feature a free trade zone equipped with specific benefits and regulations, as well as various significant components.


 He voiced his wish for the King and Queen to keep supporting the strengthening of relations between Hai Phong, Vietnam, and Belgium.


 The King pledged to continue efforts to further strengthen cooperation with Hai Phong following his visit, and expressed his wish for the city’s continued success.


 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde arrived in Hanoi on Monday, beginning their state visit to Vietnam, which will last until April 4, at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his wife.

Belgium's Royal Couple Explores the Enchanting Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay

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On Wednesday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium participated in various events in the northern seaport city of Hai Phong during their continuing state visit to Vietnam. On Wednesday after…

British Destinations Most Visited by Foreign Tourists Revealed: Shocking Popularity Above Nottingham and Newcastle

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 It might have been named as one of Britain's worst places to live – but tourists seemingly love Crawley.


 That is according to Government data showing the West Sussex town is one of the most popular places visited by foreign travellers.


 It ranked 15th on the Office for National Statistics (
 ONS
 ) list of destinations.


 That put it above
 Nottingham
 (16th), Robin Hood's homeland, and Aberdeen (17th), repeatedly a winner of the 'Beautiful Scotland' award.


 Crawley, which derives from the Anglo Saxon word 'crawe leah', meaning 'a crow-infested clearing', also beat out Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading and world-famous pilgrimage destination Canterbury.


 The results could be explained by Crawley being home to
 Gatwick
 Airport, a major international terminal used by millions of passengers.


 Crawley ranked 20th in a list of the worst places to live by a national newspaper.


 It sparked a staunch defence by The Argus, a local publisher in the Brighton region, who said it was a 'great place to live'.


 The ONS report, scored on the number of overnight visits made, excluded London.


 It said the capital attracted 20.3million overnight visits in 2023.


 Edinburgh, which topped its list, had 2.3m visits, according to the huge survey, based on answers from hundreds of thousands of interviewees.


 Manchester (1.7m) came in second and
 Birmingham
 (934,000) third.


 Liverpool (900,000) and Glasgow (685,000) rounded out the top five.


 Foreign residents made 38m visits to the UK in 2023, up from 31.2m in 2022.


 Spending also increased, leaping from £26.5bn in 2022 to £31.1bn.


 
 And, while visitor numbers remain lower than pre-pandemic levels, tourists visiting Britain spent more money than in 2019.
 


 But plans for a 'hotel tax' under Chancellor Rachel Reeves could see holidaymakers face an additional £12-a-night in future.


 Treasury officials are understood to have carried out 'modelling exercises' to work out the impact of introducing a similar levy as one applied in France.


 Across the Channel, nightly accommodation charges range from less than a pound per person per night at a campsite to up more than £12 in a five-star hotel.


 Several councils, including Manchester, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, have already introduced a so-called visitor charge which hotels can itemise on guest bills.


 A report in April last year estimated the charge had raised £2.8m for Manchester alone in its first year.


 The Chancellor's proposal for a widespread approach across the nation has been met with staunch opposition from international brands such as Burberry and Rolex-seller Watches of Switzerland to Heathrow and hotelier Sir Rocco Forte.


 London lobby group BusinessLDN also called on Labour to 'prioritise growth-enhancing' policies.


 But calculations by economic campaign group TaxPayers' Alliance found adopting a £1.25 charge per night would raise around £560m per year.


 York, which ranked just above Crawley on the list with nine million visitors over 12 months, has already welcomed the idea of a tourist tax for the city to help upkeep sites such as the Roman walls and Shambles shopping area.


 Of the ten countries whose residents visited the UK the most frequently in 2023, seven were EU countries.


 The three non-EU countries were the US, Australia and Canada.


 As in 2022, the US topped the table for foreign visitors in 2023, with 5.1m.


 The US was followed by France (3.2m), Germany (3m) and Ireland (2.9m).

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It might have been named as one of Britain's worst places to live – but tourists seemingly love Crawley. That is according to Government data showing the West Sussex town is one of the most popular…

The British places most visited by foreign tourists revealed… including the incredibly surprising destination above Nottingham and Newcastle

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 It might have been named as one of Britain's worst places to live – but tourists seemingly love Crawley.


 That is according to Government data showing the West Sussex town is one of the most popular places visited by foreign travellers.


 It ranked 15th on the Office for National Statistics (
 ONS
 ) list of destinations.


 That put it above
 Nottingham
 (16th), Robin Hood's homeland, and Aberdeen (17th), repeatedly a winner of the 'Beautiful Scotland' award.


 Crawley, which derives from the Anglo Saxon word 'crawe leah', meaning 'a crow-infested clearing', also beat out Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading and world-famous pilgrimage destination Canterbury.


 The results could be explained by Crawley being home to
 Gatwick
 Airport, a major international terminal used by millions of passengers.


 Crawley ranked 20th in a list of the worst places to live by a national newspaper.


 It ignited a strong defense from The Argus, a local publisher based in the Brighton area, who stated it was "a great place to reside."


 The ONS report, which was based on the count of overnight stays, left out London.


 The report indicated that the capital saw 20.3 million overnight visits in 2023.


 Edinburgh, which topped its list, had 2.3m visits, according to the huge survey, based on answers from hundreds of thousands of interviewees.


 Manchester (1.7m) came in second and
 Birmingham
 (934,000) third.


 Liverpool (900,000) and Glasgow (685,000) completed the top five list.


 Foreign residents made 38m visits to the UK in 2023, up from 31.2m in 2022.


 Spending also increased, leaping from £26.5bn in 2022 to £31.1bn.


 
 And, while visitor numbers remain lower than pre-pandemic levels, tourists visiting Britain spent more money than in 2019.
 


 But plans for a 'hotel tax' under Chancellor Rachel Reeves could see holidaymakers face an additional £12-a-night in future.


 Treasury officials are understood to have carried out 'modelling exercises' to work out the impact of introducing a similar levy as one applied in France.


 Across the Channel, nightly accommodation charges range from less than a pound per person per night at a campsite to up more than £12 in a five-star hotel.


 Several councils, including Manchester, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, have already introduced a so-called visitor charge which hotels can itemise on guest bills.


 A report in April last year estimated the charge had raised £2.8m for Manchester alone in its first year.


 The Chancellor's proposal for a widespread approach across the nation has been met with staunch opposition from international brands such as Burberry and Rolex-seller Watches of Switzerland to Heathrow and hotelier Sir Rocco Forte.


 London lobby group BusinessLDN also called on Labour to 'prioritise growth-enhancing' policies.


 But calculations by economic campaign group TaxPayers' Alliance found adopting a £1.25 charge per night would raise around £560m per year.


 York, which ranked just above Crawley on the list with nine million visitors over 12 months, has already welcomed the idea of a tourist tax for the city to help upkeep sites such as the Roman walls and Shambles shopping area.


 Of the ten countries whose residents visited the UK the most frequently in 2023, seven were EU countries.


 The three non-EU countries were the US, Australia and Canada.


 As in 2022, the US topped the table for foreign visitors in 2023, with 5.1m.


 The US was followed by France (3.2m), Germany (3m) and Ireland (2.9m).

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The British places most visited by foreign tourists revealed… including the incredibly surprising destination above Nottingham and Newcastle

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「日本にはないですよね？」日本の清潔さに感激するアメリカ人街中で見かけず驚いた光景とは

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 日本の街の清潔さは、世界でも高く評価されています。訪日外国人が日本と母国を比較し、驚くことも少なくありません。初めて日本を訪れたアメリカ人も、日本の街がきれいなことやマナーの良さに関心を寄せていました。母国ではよく見るのに、日本にはなくて驚いたこともあったといいます。いったい、どんな光景を目の当たりにしたのでしょうか。


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<h2>
 初めての温泉は気持ちが良かった
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 アメリカの首都・ワシントンから、初めて日本を訪れたスティーブさんとキャロルさん夫妻。先にアラスカから訪日していた息子夫婦、マシューさんとケリーさんと合流し、4人で広島や京都を観光しました。


 スティーブさんたちと落ち合う前、マシューさんとケリーさんは、長野県白馬村でスキーと温泉を楽しんだといいます。「白馬村のスキー場にいたのは、ほんの少しの日本人とアメリカ人の僕たちふたりくらいで、あとはオーストラリア人でしたね」と、マシューさんはオーストラリア人スキー客の多さに驚いていました。


 雪が降る時期、白馬村を訪れるオーストラリア人は多いといわれています。南半球に位置するオーストラリアの季節は日本と逆で、オーストラリアが夏の時期に、質の良い雪を楽しめることが影響しているようです。


 「アラスカでもよくスキーはしていますが、白馬村の雪はパウダースノーで素晴らしかったですね。日本で初めて温泉を体験できて、とても気持ちが良かったです」と、ケリーさんも大満足だったようです。

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 親切にしてくれた日本人に感激
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 マシューさんには、街を散策するなかで感激したことがあったそう。それは、どこへ行っても清潔さが保たれていることでした。


 「日本には、壁に落書きがないですよね？ それも含めて、日本の街にはきれいというイメージがあると思います」


 日本では、許可を得ずに公共物へ落書きする行為は犯罪とされ、罰金や懲役が科せられる場合もあります。アメリカでも落書きは基本的に違法とされていますが、スプレーなどでアートされた壁を目撃する機会は多いようで、マシューさんは日本で見られないことに驚いていました。


 スティーブさんは、日本の街の光景に関心を寄せながら、日本人の振る舞いに感激していました。


 「日本人の対応の良さや親切さに感心しています。きっと、幼い頃から教育やしつけが行き届いているのだろうと、滞在中はずっと考えていました。アメリカは教育熱心な国だと思っていましたが、最近はどんどん悪くなっているような気がしていて……。日本のように教育意識のレベルが高い国で過ごせて良かったです」


 日本では、公共の場でのマナーやほかの人に配慮した行動を、幼い頃から家庭や学校で教わります。習慣として身についている日本人の親切心に、スティーブさんは感動を覚えたようです。


 初めての訪日で、日本の良さをたくさん見つけたスティーブさん。滞在中は日本人との交流も大切にしながら、楽しんでほしいですね。

「日本にはないですよね？」日本の清潔さに感激するアメリカ人街中で見かけず驚いた光景とは

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日本の街の清潔さは、世界でも高く評価されています。訪日外国人が日本と母国を比較し、驚くことも少なくありません。初めて日本を訪れたアメリカ人も、日本の街がきれいなことやマナーの良さに関心を寄せていました。母国ではよく見るのに、日本にはなくて驚いたこともあったといいます。いったい、どんな光景を目の当たりにしたのでしょうか。 ◇ ◇ ◇ 初めての温泉は気持ちが良かったアメリカの首都・ワシ…

Cette Charmante Ville à 3 Heures de Montréal : Un Trésor Romantique Attend Vous

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 Si le
 Le Québec regorge de lieux splendides.
 À découvrir, le reste du Canada recèle également de véritables trésors, tels que
 un petit village qui évoque l'ancien continent
 . Effectivement, il n'est pas nécessaire de traverser l'océan Atlantique pour vivre une expérience comparable à celle des Highlands. Un
 village ontarien
 , situé à un peu plus de trois heures de route de Montréal, a des airs d’Écosse et te transportera directement dans un décor de cartes postales.


 À environ une heure d’Ottawa, Perth est une charmante ville historique nichée le long de la rivière Tay. Inspirée de Perth, en Écosse, elle met fièrement en valeur ses racines écossaises avec ses magnifiques bâtiments en pierre qui bordent les rues.

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 Si tu décides d'y faire un tour, tu verras que plusieurs activités et lieux à découvrir s'offrent à toi. Théâtre, galeries d’art, musées et marché fermier : il y a de quoi remplir ton séjour de découvertes.


 Ne manque surtout pas les
 attractions locales
 comme la réplique en l'honneur du Mammoth Cheese de 22 000 lb et la Big Red Chair, qui ajoutent une touche d’originalité à cette ville au charme d’antan.


 Si tu aimes les promenades bucoliques,
 Stewart Park
 est l’endroit parfait. Ce parc enchanteur regorge de jardins colorés, d’arbres majestueux, de petits ponts pittoresques et offre une vue imprenable sur l’architecture historique du village.

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 Les adeptes de
 magasinage
 seront conquis par Code’s Mill, un ensemble de cinq bâtiments datant de 1842, où l’on retrouve des commerces uniques comme Fiddleheads Bar & Grill, Kelly’s Flowers and Gifts et Perth Chocolate Works.


 Et bien sûr, en cas de petites fringales, Perth regorge de cafés et restos gourmands! Que ce soit sur une terrasse au bord de la rivière ou dans une salle historique, il y en a pour tous les goûts.


 Bref, si tu rêves d’un petit dépaysement à saveur écossaise sans quitter la province, Perth est
 LA
 destination à découvrir en Ontario.

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3 Pertandingan Memukau Manchester City di Old Trafford EPL yang Tak Terlupakan

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 Pertandingan derbi Manchester akan menyajikan atraksi menarik dalam lanjutan EPL musim 2024/2025 yang memasuki pekan ke-31. Laga bergengsi melibatkan Manchester City kontra Manchester United dipastikan berlangsung dengan intensitas tinggi. Serba-serbi persaingan keduanya terjadi di stadion Old Trafford pada hari Minggu tanggal 6 April 2025 pukul 22:30 waktu Indonesia Barat.


 Untuk Manchester City, bertandang ke stadion Manchester United bukanlah hal yang mudah. Apalagi, pasukan yang dilatih oleh Pep Guardiola sedang menghadapi musim yang sulit. Mereka masih berjuang untuk menyelesaikan kompetisi di posisi empat besar. Meskipun Manchester United tidak jauh bedanya dengan mereka, pertandingan ini menjadi ajang pembuktian bagi tim terbaik dari kota Manchester. Hal tersebut dapat memicu permainan yang sengit dan menarik.


 Mendekati pertandingan antara kedua klub tersebut, berikut adalah tiga kali terakhir Manchester City mengunjungi Old Trafford dalam kompetisi Liga Primer Inggris.

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 Manchester City mengunjungi markas Manchester United di pekan ketiga belas Liga Primer musim 2021/2022. Walaupun berperan sebagai tim tamu, Manchester City berhasil mengendalikan pertandingan tersebut. Dengan kontribusi dari Kevin De Bruyne bersama rekannya, mereka pun menorehkan hasil akhir 2-0 yang memenangkan laga.


 Manchester United tampak powerless di laga tersebut. Mereka melakukan kesalahan pertama yang justru menguntungkan Manchester City. Eric Bailly terlibat dalam gol bunuh diri saat permainan masih menyisakan 7 menit. Selanjutnya, Bernardo Silva memperlebar unggulannya untuk Manchester City menjelang akhir babak pertama.


 Setelah istirahat antar babak, Manchester City masih mengontrol jalannya pertandingan. Mengandalkan keunggulan dua gol, mereka mulai melambatkan ritme bermainnya. Walaupun begitu, Manchester United terus mengalami kendala dalam membentuk strategi serangan. Akhirnya, dengan skor 2-0 untuk kemenangannya, Manchester City berhasil meraih kemenangan pada Derby Manchester yang digelar di stadion milik Manchester United tersebut.

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 2. Di musim 2022/2023, Manchester City kalah setelah menghadapi perlawanan sengit dari Manchester United.
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 Ketika Manchester City bertandang ke stadion Manchester United dalam ajang Premier League musim 2022/2023, pertandingan tersebut berakhir dengan kemenangan bagi tuan rumah. Meskipun laga di pekan kedua puluh ini cukup sengit, Manchester City mengalami nasib kurang baik.
 comeback
 dan dikalahkan 1-2 oleh Manchester United.


 Pada babak pertama, laga berjalan alot bagi kedua tim. Baik Manchester United dan Manchester City sama-sama kesulitan mencetak gol. Kedua tim tak memberikan pertarungan yang ketat dan hanya bermain imbang tanpa gol ketika jeda babak pertama.


 Setelah istirahat minum air, pertandingannya menjadi semakin menghibur. Manchester City membuat sang tuan rumah kaget saat Jack Grealish berhasil mencetak gol di menit ke-60. Ketika tertinggal, Manchester United mulai meningkatkan serangan mereka dan sukses menyamakan skor melalui dua gol dari Bruno Fernandes dan Marcus Rashford dalam tempo empat menit saja. Hasilnya, Manchester United bertahan dengan kemenangan itu sampai peluit panjang diblowkan. Akibatnya, Manchester City tidak dapat meraih hasil maksimal sebanyak tiga angka pada pertandingan ini.

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 3. Manchester City menghancurkan Manchester United dengan skor telak tiga gol tanpa balas di musim 2023/2024.
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 Kunjungan terakhir Manchester City ke Old Trafford berkesan. Manchester City sukses menghina Manchester United tepat di depan para penggemarnya. Pertandingan pada minggu kelima belas Liga Primer musim 2023/2024 tersebut dimenangi oleh Manchester City dengan skor telak 3-0.


 Manchester City menunjukkan dominasinya secara nyata pada laga ini. Terbukti, pasukan Pep Guardiola menghasilkan 21 peluang dengan 10 di antaranya tepat sasaran. Erling Haaland menjadi bintang berkat dwigolnya. Sementara, satu gol lainnya dibuat Phil Foden.


 Selain itu, Manchester United memang tidak benar-benar lemah dalam pertandingan tersebut. Saat itu, klub yang diasuh oleh Erik ten Hag sempat berupaya untuk mengancam beberapa kali. Akan tetapi, Manchester City berhasil menampilkan performa tangguh hingga membuat sang tamu sulit mencetak gol. Pada akhirnya, Manchester City dapat menyelamatkan gawang mereka dari kebobolan dan keluar sebagai pemenang.


 Dengan melihat beberapa pertandingan terkini, Manchester City cenderung lebih banyak mengantongi kemenangan. Akan tetapi, di musim ini situasinya telah berubah karena mereka sedang tidak stabil. Derby Manchester mendatang memiliki potensi untuk menjadi sangat sengit demi menjaga harga diri masing-masing tim. baik Manchester City ataupun Manchester United masih punya kesempatan untuk meraih kemenangan. Bagaimana pendapat Anda, siapakah yang menurut Anda akan berhasil merebut tiga poin tersebut?

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America's 10 happiest cities revealed and five are all in one state

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The leading 10 most joyful cities in America have been
 introduced, with half of these located in California.


 Fremont,
 California
 A WalletHub study has identified as the most joyful metropolis in the United States due to its financial security, elevated levels of contentment among residents, and favorable environmental circumstances.


 The financial services firm assesses well-being using 29 indicators which include
 depression
 rates, average daily leisure time, income-growth rates and more.


 Analysts say an 'ideal city' provides residents with living conditions that 'foster good mental and physical health', such as reasonable work hours, short commutes, good weather, caring neighbors and the ability to form strong social connections.


 The study also found that cities where a substantial percentage of residents earn annual salaries of at least $75,000 are likely to have greater happiness.


 However, WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo warns that 'research shows that having more money only increases your happiness until you're making at least $75,000 per year – anything more you earn likely won't have an impact'.


 'Consequently, when choosing where to reside for optimal happiness, you should select a city that provides more than merely a reasonable median salary,' he noted.


 Following the drop of the United States to 23rd place in the World Happiness Report, this study was conducted. This marks the first time that the country has fallen outside the top 20 rankings and achieved its lowest position since the inception of the report twelve years ago.

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 Fremont, California
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 Population: 226,208
 


 The study reveals that Fremont, which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, ranks as the happiest city in America.


 The residents boast the top level of life satisfaction, rank fifth lowest for depression rates, and hold the fourth-longest average lifespan in the United States.


 Fremont also has the lowest separation and divorce rate in the country, at only 8.9 per cent.


 At nearly 80 per cent, the city also has highest share of households earning an income of more than $75,000 annually.

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 San Jose, California
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 Population:
 
 
 969,655
 


 San Jose, also located in the San Francisco Bay Area, has been identified as the second happiest city in the US, according to WalletHub's study.


 Residents in San Jose have the longest average life expectancy in the country, with locals having one of the best overall health and wellness scores.


 Many San Jose locals say they like where they live, feel safe and have pride in their community.


 The city has recorded the fourth-lowest separation and divorce rate and at 72 per cent has the the third-highest share of households with an annual income greater than $75,000.

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 Irvine, California
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 Population: 314,621
 


 Irvine, situated in the Orange County region of Southern California, is home to more than 3million people and has the third-highest percentage of healthy residents in the nation.


 More than 88 per cent of Irvine residents report having good or better health and nearly 84 per cent participate in physical activities, the study revealed. The city also has the eighth-lowest depression rate.


 Additionally, nearly 68 per cent of households in the city earn over $75,000 per year.

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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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 Population: 206,410
 


 Sioux Falls is the fourth happiest city in America, recording a total happiness score of 68.66.


 The South Dakota city recorded the ninth-highest emotional and physical well-being score.

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 Overland Park, Kansas
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 Population: 197,089
 


 Overland Park has ranked fifth in America's happiness scale, the study revealed.


 It has consistently been recognized as one of the happiest cities in America due to its low poverty and unemployment rates, and high emotional and physical well-being scores.

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 Lincoln, Nebraska
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 Population: 294,757
 


 Lincoln, Nebraska is the sixth happiest city in America, with its amenities, economy, and affordability largely contributing to this ranking.


 Lincoln serves as the capital of Nebraska and ranks as the state's second most populous city.

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 Madison, Wisconsin
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 Population:
 
 
 280,305
 


 The Wisconsin capital slotted seventh in WalletHub's latest ranking of the happiest cities in America.


 Madison often ranks high in happiness studies due to residents recording a positive quality of life due to the city's strong community, good schools, and access to nature.

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 Scottsdale, Arizona
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 Population:
 
 
 244,394
 


 Scottsdale, a dessert city located east of the Arizona capital Phoenix, is the eighth happiest city in America, according to the report.


 Residents have indicated they have a high-quality of life, with many citing factors such as good jobs, friendly communities and beautiful scenery.

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 San Francisco, California
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 Population:
 
 
 808,988
 


 San Francisco is the ninth happiest city in America, according to the report.


 The city boasts a low financial stress rates and features a vibrant culture, with locals saying they often make time of leisurely activities.


 Roughly 61 per cent of residents reported that they feel happy most of the time.

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 Huntington Beach, California
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 Population:
 
 
 192,129
 


 California, which has dominated the happiest cities list, rounds out the top 10 with Huntington Beach, located in the Greater Los Angeles area.


 The so-called Surf City is known for its beaches, vibrant nightlife and vast assortment of leisurely activities.


 Huntington Beach is regarded as a wealthy region, with its median household income being 20 percent above the average for the state of California.

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The leading 10 most joyful cities in America have been introduced, with half of these located in California. Fremont, California A WalletHub study has identified as the most joyful metropolis in…

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 JAKARTA,
 
 - Tanah Abang, pusat perdagangan kain terluas di Asia Tenggara, sempat dipenuhi oleh kerumunan orang mendekati hari raya Idul Fitri.


 Ribuan konsumen membanjiri tempat itu, bersaing ketat dan bercampur-baur mencari pakaian terpilih guna menyambut hari keberhasilan mereka.


 Sekarang ini, atmosfer tersebut telah meredup, diganti dengan koridor-koridor sepi dan ekspresi para pedagang yang penuh ketakutan.


 Edo (35), seorang pedagang yang sudah puluhan tahun bergelut di Pasar Tanah Abang, seringkali merasa berat ketika memikirkan perayaan Idul Fitri pada beberapa Lebaran terakhir ini.




 Tahun sebelumnya pembeli seperti tawaf lantaran jarak antar mereka hanya selangkah saja. Benar-benar padat dan penuh sekali," terang Edo ketika diwawancara pada hari Sabtu, 15 Maret 2025.


 Sekarang dulu, Edo biasanya mendengarkan sorak-sorai para ibu-ibu saat mereka bersaing untuk memperoleh pakaian terbaik.


 "Ungkapkan seperti itu untukku," dia mengingatkannya.


 Sekarang, suara tersebut hampir sirna, digantikan oleh keheningan yang bergelayut di angkasa.


 Kuantitas pelanggan menurun secara signifikan, kurang sekitar 50 persen dibandingkan dengan tahun kemarin.


 Biasanya dapat menangani 150 orang per hari, namun saat ini jumlah tersebut telah berkurang menjadi setengahnya.


 "Jumlah pembeli berkurang menjadi setengah dibandingkan tahun lalu dengan kapasitas harian hingga sekitar 150 orang," kata Edo


 Novi, sesama penjual di Tanah Abang, juga mengalami keheningan yang menyelimuti area tersebut.




 Bila tahun kemarin, dari pagi hingga petang orang-orang sangat sesak. Kini, banyak hanya selama dua jam saja, selebihnya menjadi sunyi," katanya sambil menatap dengan raut wajah yang penuh ketidakpuasan.


 Saya sangat mengingat bahwa mulai jam 07.00 pagi sampai pukul 17.00 sore, tidak ada tempat kosong di antara deretan pembeli yang padat.


 Kini, keramaian orang tersebut telah redup, meninggalkan jalanan yang sepi dan kosong. Keheningan para konsumen ini berdampak pada penjualan yang anjlok tajam.


 Novi mengatakan bahwa tahun lalu dia berhasil mendapatkan pendapatan mencapai Rp 10 juta per hari, tetapi saat ini jumlah tersebut telah berkurang menjadi setengahnya.


 "Kini sekitar Rp 5 juta. Bahkan itu hanya jika kondisinya baik," katanya dengan kesal.


 Di samping itu, Atun (48), seorang pedagang lainnya menyatakan, penghasilannya merosot sampai 75 persen.


 "Sebelumnya bisa puluhan juta per bulan, namun saat ini sangat berkurang, hampir 75 persennya telah menurun," ujar Atun.




 Keberadaan situs web belanja dianggap sebagai hambatan khusus bagi para penjual di Pasar Tanah Abang.


 Atun menyebutkan bahwa dia sering kali mendengar para pembeli membanding-bandingkan harga pakaian yang ada di pasar dengan harga di platform e-commerce.


 "Menurut mereka, yang online harganya lebih murah. Tapi ternyata kualitas dan ukuran berbeda," kata Atun.


 Pasar Tanah Abang saat ini tidak lagi menjadi sorotan utama menjelang Lebaran sebagaimana dulu.


 Para pedagang tetap bertahan, percaya bahwa suatu keajaiban akan muncul untuk memulihkan kemakmuran mereka.


 Meskipun demikian, menghadapi perekonomian yang semakin memburuk serta kompetisi dari toko daring yang makin sengit, keramaian di Tanah Abang hanya menjadi cerita masa lalu.




 Apakah pasar ini bakal berisik layaknya masa lalu? Atau jangan-jangan kesunyian tetap menjadi sahabat bagi para penjual di lorong-lorong pasarpasar yang mulai sepi pengunjung?


 
 (Reporter: Rachel Farahdiba R, Febryan Kevin Candra Kurniawan | Editor: Abdul Haris Maulana)

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Europai Városok Hol Nyarálhatsz Olcsón Évente: A Látványozás Kiváló!

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Ezek a városok mindig semmilyen túléltek, bár kiváló célpontjaik az utazásoknak!
 

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 Úgy tűnik távol vagyon az évszárazon, bár hiábavalók az álmok.
 
 nyaralás
 
 A lefoglalással kapcsolatban beszélünk, túl lassúkké válnék mi. Mivel annál idősebben járjuk utánuk, ahogyan azt szeretnénk.
 
 üdülni,
 
 És milyen helyet kívánunk megtalálni ahhoz, hogy álmokba merüljünk?
 
 annál jobb áron
 
 Ellehetünk kitalálni jelentős ajándékos szállást. Jelenleg még nincs túlzottan drágább a díjak, de amennyiben június elején foglalsz el egy hétföldre augusztushoz, sokkal kevésbé lenne a verseny, és ezáltal magasabbra emlékezik a költség.


 Szóval, hol érdemes
 2025-ben nyaralni
 , ha kifejezetten
 
 olcsó városokat, tengerpartokat
 
 keresel, amelyek legalább olyan csodásak, mint a legendás spanyol és olasz látványos helyszíneink? Miután megnéztük az elmondandókat, úgy tűnik, rengeteg ilyen található valahol.
 megspórolni a nyaralással
 , míg csodálatos nézegetendőket, rendezvényeket, ízlésileg kiváló ételt és szépségét tapasztaljuk.
 
 tengerpartok
 
 várnak rád!

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Europai Városok Hol Nyarálhatsz Olcsón Évente: A Látványozás Kiváló!

Unknown cities and towns, hotels, hungary, travel destinations, vacations

Ezek a városok mindig semmilyen túléltek, bár kiváló célpontjaik az utazásoknak! Úgy tűnik távol vagyon az évszárazon, bár hiábavalók az álmok. nyaralás A lefoglalással kapcsolatban bes…

Keajaiban Alam yang Hanya Ditemukan dalam 22 Menit dari Mojokerto: Temukan Keindahan yang Instagramable

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 - Berniat mengunjungi Kabupaten Mojokerto tetapi kebingungan dalam memilih tempat wisata yang tepat?


 Beberapa destinasi wisata di bawah ini mungkin dapat Anda pertimbangkan sebagai pilihan karena menyuguhkan keindahan alam sertafasilitas yang komprehensif.


 Berdasarkan peta Google Maps, jaraknya kira-kira 10,9 kilometer atau sekitar 22 menit dari Alun-alun Mojokerto.


 Itu dia Bukit Kayoe Putih, salah satu tempat wisata di Mojokerto yang mulai beroperasi sejak Juni 2021.


 Tempat wisata ini menyediakan berbagai fasilitas termasuk panorama alam lengkap, lokasi untuk foto selfie yang kekinian, kolam renang, serta deretan pedagang yang menghidangkan masakan khas Jawa Timur.


 
 Kekaguman publik di Mojokerto sungguh luar biasa, kami tak menyangka warga akan sepassion ini,
 
 Head of Marketing Bukit Kayu Putih, Aldi, mengatakan hal tersebut kepada Kompas.com lewat panggilan telpon, Jumat (21/01/2022), seperti dilaporkan olehnya.


 Untuk para wisatawan yang berminat mengunjungi Bukit Kayoe Putih, disarankan untuk memeriksa terlebih dulu jadwal bukaannya.


 Maka, Anda tidak akan salah menentukan waktu kedatangan dan dapat merasakan kenyamanan saat menjajaki kegiatan di tempat tersebut.


 Aldi menyebutkan bahwa Bukit Kayoe Putih tetap terbuka setiap harinya termasuk pada masa libur nasional.


 Di hari Senin sampai Jumat, Bukit Kayoe Putih dibuka dari jam 09.00 hingga 19.00 WIB.


 Pada hari Sabtu-Minggu serta hari libur nasional, Bukit Kayoe Putih dibuka lebih pagi dari biasanya, yaitu mulai pukul 08.30 hingga pukul 20.00 WIB.


 Di luar waktu operasional Bukit Kayu Putih, para wisatawan pun harus mengerti tentang biaya masuknya.


 Karena terdapat variasi harga pada waktu-waktu tertentu. Harga tiket masuk Bukit Kayoe Putih cukup bersahabat dengan kocek, yaitu sebesar Rp 5.000 untuk pengunjung dari segala usia.


 Hanya untuk orang dewasa, harga tiket bertambah menjadi Rp 10.000 dari jam 15:00 hingga 21:00 WIB.


 
 Hanya Satu Jam Dari Alun-Alun Jember, Terdapat Pantai Pasir Putih Semanusia ini, Matahari Terbenamnya Luar Biasa
 

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 Selanjutnya, terdapat biaya ekstra sebesar Rp 10.000 untuk mengakses area kolam renang.


 
 Harga berbeda karena pemandangan terbaiknya adalah senja, sehingga betul-betulan matahari terbenam emas sangat indah di sana,
 
 ujarnya.


 
 Saran Mengunjungi Bukit Kayoe Putih
 


 Berikut sejumlah saran untuk mengunjungi Bukit Kayu Putih sehingga Anda dapat menikmati pemandangan tempat wisata yang berada di kawasan hutan Mojokerto ini.

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 Datang lebih awal
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 Berkatilah tempat tersebut lebih dini. Apalagi kalau berkeinginan untuk mengagumi matahari terbenam selama jam emas, akan lebih baik tiba sebelum kerumunan pengunjung lainnya.


 Dengan tiba lebih dini, kita dapat meraih posisi fotografi yang optimal dan memiliki ruang yang cukup untuk memotret dengan bebas.

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 Pelajari rute perjalanan
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 Pahami rute menuju Bukit Kayoe Putih. Lokasi Bukit Kayoe Putih tepatnya berada di Desa Jetis atau 10,5 kilometer (km) dari pusat Kota Mojokerto.


 Pengunjung hanya perlu sekitar 10 hingga 15 menit untuk sampai ke pusat Kota Mojokerto.


 Pengunjung yang berasal dari luar kota dapat menggunakan jalan tol Mojokerto-Kertosono, Jombang-Mojokerto, serta Mojokerto-Krian, sebelum kemudian meninggalkan area tersebut lewat gerbang tol Penompo.


 Menguasai jalur tersebut dapat mempercepat durasi perjalanan, yang berarti kita memiliki kesempatan untuk menghabiskan waktu ekstra dengan menikmati setiap saat di tempat itu.


 
 Pantai Seksi ini Hanya Berjarak 2 Jam dari Banyuwangi, Menyajikan Pemandangan Matahari Terbenam yang Memukau, Ideal untuk Berkemah
 

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 Reservasi jika adakan acara
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 Pengunjung biasa dapat datang secara langsung. Akan tetapi, apabila Anda berencana menyelenggarakan acara tertentu, sebaiknya lakukan pemesanan lebih awal.


 Pemesanan lokasi dapat dilakukan dengan menghubungi informasi yang tersedia di akun Instagram Bukit Kayoe Putih.


 
 Bila pengunjung ingin memperingati ultah, menyelenggarakan pertemuan, atau acara lainnya, mereka perlu melakukan pemesanan terlebih dulu,
 
 ujarnya.


 Kelebihan dari wisata Bukit Kayoe Putih terletak pada pemandangan alam yang menampilkan latar belakang tiga pegunungan di Jawa Timur.


 Pengunjung bisa melihat Gunung Penanggungan di Mojokerto, Gunung Welirang di Blitar, dan Gunung Arjuno di Pasuruan dari atas Bukit Kayoe Putih.


 Pada tahun ini, Bukit Kayoe Putih berencana untuk memberikan pendidikan tentang produksi minyak kayu putih bersama Perum Perhutani.


 Kelak, para tamu yang berkunjung akan dapat mengamati secara langsung cara membuat minyak kayu putih sambil menikmati keindahan panorama di sekitar, loh.


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