Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Les Invalides



Les Invalides is officialy  known as L’Hotel National des Invalides. It is a complex buildings in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Les Invalides contains museums and monuments, and all of those relates to the military history of Ffrance, the building’s original purpose, as well as a hospital.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Eiffel Tower – Paris, France



Eiffel Tower
is one of the tallest structures in the world. It is a remarkable landmark in Europe and also World’s best known landmark. Eiffel Tower is taken for granted the Paris’s most famous symbol.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

5 Most Annoying Extra Costs When Traveling

 

Yamakawa Times - Traveling budget needs careful preparation. But, not infrequently disappointed traveler surcharge holiday spending budget. Here are 5 of the most annoying expenses when traveling.

Hotel, airline, and cruise ships are the most widely implemented additional cost. They implement the policy, so that the traveler who wants more facilities have to pay extra. This is only natural, but often additional costs that come from trivial things. For example, when you have to buy mineral water on the plane.

Reported by the Huffington Post, Friday (06/14/2013), the following 5 most annoying extra costs when traveling:

1. Baggage fees

Many airline baggage fees apply, especially the budget airline. The writersome time ago ever experienced this, when rising budget airline from Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta. These do not provide luggage for the flight. For 1 bag, the writer had to spend RM 75 (USD 238,000).

Spirit and Allegiant airline's budget from the U.S. also apply charges for baggage. Another budget airline, Frontier Airlines require the traveler to pay U.S. $ 25-100 (USD 247000-991000) for economy class traveler who booked tickets online or via travel agents.

2. Ticket fee schedule changes

Many a traveler who had clashed flight schedule, and would like to change the date of departure. Some airlines do not apply to this additional cost, but others require you to pay expensive.

In the U.S., some airlines implement the price of U.S. $ 150-200 (USD 1.4 to 1.9 million) just to replace the domestic flight schedule. If international flights, U.S. Airways, for example, apply the U.S. $ 300 (Rp 2.9 million)! Even so, there are still airline schedule changes that eliminate the cost of this ticket. Southwest Airlines, for example.

3. Cost of additional facilities at the resort

Who does not hate asked to pay more for additional equipment in the room? Some resort to achieve this. Upon check in, the traveler must pay U.S. $ 20-30 (USD 198000-297000) for equipment in the room such as a bathroom.

The additional cost also includes daily newspaper and access to the fitness center. Though not everything a traveler would use the fitness center access.

4. Cost of a taxi at the airport

Travelers who choose taxi as transport out of the airport should be willing to spend more. Many airports in the world to implement more cost for booking a taxi. At Soekarno-Hatta Airport, for example, the amount of additional costs depending on whether or not the remote destination. The fee applies to the majority of the taxi company.

5. Cost of printing boarding passes

If you already booking plane but not print it, often you have to pay. detikTravel some time ago experienced this at Kuching airport, Malaysia. Travelers are asked to pay U.S. $ 10 (Rp 100,000) just to print boarding passes.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Place de la Concorde – Paris, France



Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris. The 20 acres octagonal place is situated between Tuileries and the Champs-Elysees.

Place de la Concorde shows the world about the important square in France where it attracts people all over the world. At each corner of incredible square is a statue representing French City, Strasbourg, Nantes, Lyon, Brest, Bordeaus, lille, Marseille, and Rouen.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Champs-Elysées – Paris, France



The western end of the Champs-Elysées is bordered by cafes, theaters, cinemas, and luxury shops, which means it becomes one of the best places in France you have to visit. Nearby the Place de la Concorde, the street is bordered with the Jardins des Champs-Elysées. The beautifully arranged plant gardens with artificial fountains and some artful architecture are the best sightseeing opportunity you can enjoy when visiting this place.

The Champs-Elysées is used for most of major celebrations in Paris. When the end of the year comes, the Parisians will celebrate the New Year’s Eve here. This is also where the military parades events are held. So, always check the Champs-Elysées events calendar so that you will book the right ticket for your trip.