Surabaya
Indonesia
Enjoy the Michelin starred
talents of chef Philippe Bohrer
at Au Crocodile. Named after a
stuffed crocodile, the talking points
today are the mignardises which end
the meal. www.au-crocodile.com
The Chinese cuisine of Sarkies has
retained its fans over decades. Dine
in art deco splendour surrounded
by décor that is a nod back to Dutch
colonialism. The crispy cereal prawns
are especially notable. (62-31) 545 4333
Visitors to Strasbourg should not miss
a chance to see The Ballet of the
Opéra national du Rhin. Founded
in 1972, the company has a
far-reaching repertoire from
baroque to classical. www.
operanationaldurhin.eu
If you’re visiting in September,
visit the Layang Layang Festival.
Surabaya’s annual kite event has been
running since 2010 and attracts
hundreds of participants
from across the globe. Edu
Park, Pakuwon City
Be engulfed in the darkness
that is L’Alchimiste’s
lair. One of Strasbourg’s
favourite bars, it offers a wide
range of cocktails in varying
strengths of potency. Once visited
never forgotten. 3 Rue des Soeurs
If you’ve never tried a
cotton candy martini,
then Domicile Kitchen &
Lounge is the place. A good
range of martinis make this one
of the newest places to be seen in
Surabaya. Sumatera 35, Surabaya 60281
There are so many cafés to choose
from in medieval Petit France,
a UNESCO heritage site. Enjoy a
stroll around the area and marvel at
the vast selection on offer. You won’t
be disappointed. 67000 Strasbourg
Join fellow coffee aficionados for
a cup of the finest at 306. Here
careful brewing of only the beans
in season will make your morning
pick me up an experience to be
savoured. www.threeosixcoffee.com
Beneath the Hôpital Civil de
Strasbourg lies an enormous wine
cellar, with vintages from as long ago
as 1295. Book a tour of discovery, they
run from Monday to Saturday. www.
vins-des-hospices-de-strasbourg.fr
The House of Sampoerna Museum
is built on the production of tobacco
and cloves. Visitors can still see the
production of dji sam soe, Indonesia’s
prestigious hand rolled kretek
cigarette. houseofsampoerna.museum
Take to the water with a boat tour
of the charming canals of the
city. Some 700,000 visitors
catch a boat each year to enjoy
Strasbourg’s attractions from
the water. www.batorama.fr
One of the oldest cafés in Surabaya,
Zangrandi is the place for ice cream
and a variety of toppings. Buy
some steamed peanuts from
the stall outside while you wait.
Jl. Yos Sudarso No. 15
Guests at Citadines Kléber
Strasbourg will relish this historic
city. The 107 fully-equipped
apartments located on a quiet street,
are an ideal location from which
to explore. www.citadines.com
Directly opposite the supermall
Pakuwon Indah, most of the luxurious
apartments at Ascott Waterplace
Surabaya have their own private lift as
well as home entertainment and wi-fi.
www.the-ascott.com
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