When touring Spain by car travelers need to be conversant with Spain’s traffic law that demands the car to carry certain items like extra light bulbs, spare tire and light bulb change. Visitors to Spain can only stay for a maximum of six months and staying longer demands one to become a citizen.

The silver route is popular with those touring Spain by car, a route that was followed 300 years ago by the Romans who extracted gold and silver from the northern peninsular. Driving along this route is refreshing as it is full of ruined civilizations and old cultures of the Iberian Peninsula. People touring Spain by car can opt for the Pyrenees to the Atlantic route. The sceneries are marvelous, mountains and valleys covered with forests and canyons flowing with torrential rivers. The route meanders from the cosmopolitan beaches on the Mediterranean Sea to the mysterious cities of Basque country. The northern part of Spain has one of the most awesome landscapes in Europe. The region is full of history, a counterbalance to the beaches, bullfighting and flamenco dances. With the magnificent sights the wonderful city of Spain has to offer, users should get a comfortable and well maintained car to have a tour of a lifetime.

The advantage of using a car in touring is that it guarantees individual freedom so that the users can drive where and when they feel like. Driving through new places is thrilling as people become part of the scenery than just viewers. To make touring Spain memorable and easy, travelers need to make a list of locations and landmarks they desire to visit, and then map them out. Investing in a GPS system is useful as it makes driving through Spain a fantastic experience. To drive through Spain visitors are allowed to come with their personal cars or rent cars in Spain. To use personal cars requires that the travelers have legal papers for the car and a valid driver’s license from their country of origin. Additionally, up to date insurance and registration papers must be provided. Passengers in the car need to have proper identification documents.

Some of the most important sites that should not go unvisited in Spain include the Alhambra in Granada, the Cave Home in Guadix, the walled city of Lagguardia, the Roman Ruins in Merida, the place of Lebrija in Seville and the Mezquita in Cordoba. The route to Santiago offers adventurous touring. This is a historical road that has been followed by European pilgrims as a demonstration of their faith. This route crosses through the Iberian Peninsula and terminates at the tomb of Saint James.

Another important route is the Andalusian white village’s route. The village’s offer a spectacular image of sun drenched villages perched against steep hillsides that glister under the Andalusian sky. The villages are made up of narrow cobblestone streets that reverberate with the mellow music from Spanish guitars played outdoor, on terraces with tapas, with joyous villagers sipping wine placed on small tables. This is a memorable cultural experience.

Renting a car in Spain that picks up and drops off in Madrid and other major airport cities attracts rates like local VAT, unlimited mileage, unlimited public liability and fire insurance, car delivery at the airports, personal accident insurance and full CDW ( collision damage waiver).

The city is divided into 14 districts (kecamatan). 1. Gondokusuman 2. Jetis 3. Tegalrejo 4. Umbulharjo 5. Kotagede 6. Mergangsan 7. Ngampilan 8. Danurejan 9. Kraton 10. Wirobrajan 11. Pakualaman 12. Mantrijeron 13. Gedongtengen 14. Gondomanan

Yogyakarta, is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. Located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram., from which present day Yogyakarta has inherited the best of traditions.

Kotagede

Kotagede, about five kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, is a neat little town which was once the seat of the mighty Mataram empire. In this old palace town with its walled-in houses, the graves of the first rulers of Mataram are still to be found. Since the 1930s, however, Kotagede has become famous for being the center of the Yogya silverwork industry. Kotagede is easily reached by andong, the four wheeled horse-drawn cart, by taxi, bus, or car.

There are a number of workshops where visitors are welcome to watch silver being transformed into beautiful works of art known as Yogya Silver.

Affandi Museum

On the main road between the airport and the city stands the Affandi Museum (1907 – 1990) in a lush garden next to his peculiar private home on stilts. He was Indonesia’s foremost impressionist painter who built a private museum for his own paintings and of those of his daughter Kartika. Affandi’s grave (died in May 1990) lies in the backyard next to the museum.

Museum Sonobudoyo

This museum, founded in November 1935 and designed by the Dutch architect Kersten, is built in traditional Javanese architecture. It exhibits weapons, leather and wooden puppets of wayang theater, masks, statues, textiles, curios and old Javanese gamelan instruments. The museum is situated on the northern side of the city’s main square in front of the Sultan’s Palace.

The average daily temperature range between 26 degree and 28 degree Celsius with its minimum 18 degree C and maximum 35 degree C respectively. Average humidity is 74% with its minimum of 65% and maximum 84% respectively.
By: Jerry Hall

Lodging in Bali ranges from small bungalows to huge fancy hotels, all with basic accommodations to meet the needs of tourists. The view from your hotel will be wonderful because of the rich beauty of the area regardless of where you choose to stay.

Traveling to Indonesia is definitely a trip you will never forget.Plan for a long ride to get there, as it is a 31 hour flight from New York. Bali is a wonderful area with an array of fun filled activities to choose from. It is the main tourist area of Indonesia.

The people of Bali are very friendly, and enjoy having visitors come to their area. Many speak English to interact with tourists. They have chosen to preserve their culture for all to see rather than change it to become like other countries. The beaches are a main attraction with surfing being one of the most popular activities. Others enjoy renting a boat for the day to relax on the open waters.

The people of Bali are very artistic. They enjoy painting, weaving, carving, basket making, and other arts. Children are taught art from a very early age. They often display their makings to sell to the tourists.

Temples are a main attraction in Bali. They are called Pura. The temples provide an opportunity to explore religion and art of the culture. The people of Bali are still very religious, and it is very important that those visiting the Temples show respect for their religious beliefs.

Art galleries exhibit creative and attractive art work to view. Wildlife and nature reserves are popular in Bali. Many people go to get a glimpse of the very dangerous Komodo Dragon, a large lizard that is found only in the area and is extinct. The rare Java tiger is also displayed.

While Indonesia is a beautiful and serene place to visit, it is strongly advised at this time to be cautious with such visits due to the possibility of terrorist attacks. If you do choose to travel to the area do not travel alone and make sure you have registered with the US Embassy.
There are more than 400 volcanoes in Indonesia, 128 are still active. They offer a historical view of this natural creation to observe. Botanic Gardens are also a very popular attraction. Displaying flora and fauna as well as promoting conservation, people are drawn to the beauty of such attractions.

By: Criss Lee