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00:33 - I was just on my way to my hometown
00:35 and I come across this creepy old factory
00:39 and I think it might be haunted.
00:42 Just kidding.
00:43 I'm actually at this sugar factory
00:45 which has been transformed into a rest area heritage.
00:48 Let's come take a look.
00:50 Traveling by road can be exhausting,
00:57 especially during Eid homecoming
00:59 when traffic can be heavy,
01:01 sometimes could even take more than 10 hours of your journey.
01:04 And that is why it's essential to take breaks,
01:12 stretch your limbs after sitting for long hours
01:15 and explore nearby rest areas for some snacks and souvenirs
01:18 like the rest area heritage in Brabus, Central Java.
01:22 What makes this rest area unique
01:25 is its transformation from a Dutch sugar factory building.
01:30 Hmm, judging from all the rust here,
01:35 I think it's old.
01:36 Originally built in 1908 by a Dutch plantation company,
01:42 the factory complex with an area of 10.5 hectares
01:45 has become a cultural heritage site
01:47 after the factory went bankrupt in 1997.
01:51 Whoa, this place is a maze.
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02:01 Here, you will find a variety of local foods and snacks
02:08 including popular items like salted eggs.
02:12 Ooh, that looks good.
02:17 Whoa.
02:18 Interesting looking egg.
02:27 Visitors could also find unicrafts and souvenirs
02:30 such as paintings, clay utensils, and kitchenware.
02:33 It's tea time.
02:37 Just kidding, it's just a souvenir.
02:39 The vintage charm of peeling brick walls
02:50 and an old tree growing out of a wall
02:52 makes this rest area truly iconic and Instagrammable.
02:57 Ooh, this would look good for my Instagram aesthetic.
03:03 In addition to its aesthetic appeal,
03:13 the management has preserved two sugar cane milling machines
03:17 and an old locomotive to add an artistic touch
03:20 to the ambience.
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03:24 Found it.
03:27 This rest area is also equipped with facilities for drivers
03:33 such as massage chairs for relaxation.
03:36 On top of that, to support eco-friendly travel,
03:42 the rest area offers electric vehicle charging stations
03:46 and a bottle bank for recycling single-use plastic bottles.
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03:52 All right, so I'm gonna continue my journey,
03:57 but before that, I'm gonna have some takeouts
03:59 to eat along the way.
04:01 And not to forget, I'm bringing my own tumbler
04:03 and my container with me to ensure that my travel
04:06 leaves minimum footprints on the planet.
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