Family Friendly Short Escape at The Apurva Kempinski: Exploring the Best of Nusa Dua and Uluwatu

Since our last staycation in Nusa Dua, my husband and I agreed that this area is the most family-friendly destination in Bali. It offers a secure, gated environment, clean white-sand beaches, and calm, shallow waters that are perfect for kids to swim and play. The entire area is thoughtfully designed for families, with many resorts …

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6 Coffee Shop Favorit di Melbourne, Australia

Mau di Bali, Paris, maupun saat traveling, kopi enak selalu saya cari. Udah jadi kebiasaan untuk menenggak secangkir cappuccino sebelum mulai kerja atau memulai hari. Saking addictnya sama kopi, saya dan suami bahkan milih Melbourne sebagai destinasi traveling di Australia berkat reputasinya sebagai surganya kopi enak di Australia. Selama 2 minggu traveling ke Melbourne, setiap …

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8 Best Italian Restaurants in Bali

Italian cuisine is one of the world's most renowned cuisines. In Bali Indonesia, you can find countless Italian restaurants; even restaurants that don't specialize in Italian food have varied pasta and pizza on their menu. We dine in at Italian restaurants in Bali quite often and I knew the food well hence I can share …

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Things to Do in Canggu with Kids: 9 Best Playground Around Canggu, Bali.

Been living in Canggu, Bali, for some time, and now you need to find new ideas to keep the kids entertained? Or, are you gonna be heading to Bali with kids for a holiday soon? No worries, Bali is an action-packed tropical playground for kids and parents alike. The Island of the Gods has diverse …

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10 Must-Visit Spots in Seseh, Cemagi, and Munggu for a Peaceful Bali Escape

Photo by Man Fong Wong on Pexels.com A laid-back seaside town with stretches of emerald rice fields was the charm that first drew people to Canggu. Today, that scenery has transformed into Baliโ€™s main entertainment hub. Almost every inch of the area is filled with villas, hotels, restaurants, and boutiques. As Canggu becomes more crowded, …

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2 Minggu Liburan ke Melbourne, Australia: 15 Destinasi Keren yang Wajib Dikunjungi

Dekat dengan Indonesia, tapi saya jutru buta sama sekali tentang Australia. Meski udah ke-37 negara, tetangga sendiri malah belum disambangin. Alasannya sih karena dulu gak pengen traveling ke negara yang banyak orang Indonesia-nya, juga karena jaraknya deket saya pikir pasti ada waktu kapan pun buat kesana. Tapi karena sekarang kita tinggal lebih deket lagi dengan …

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Pengalaman Naik Garuda Indonesia ke Melbourne, Australia

Terakhir naik Garuda Indonesia untuk long flight adalah saat Aimee pertama kali ke Eropa tahun kemarin. Saat itu, kita merasa nyaman terbang bersama bayi berumur 6 bulan dari Jakarta ke Doha, Qatar salah satunya berkat service pramugarinya Garuda Indonesia yang sangat ramah. Penerbangan selama 8 jam 25 menit terasa mudah karena anak saya bisa tidur …

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Top 15 Restaurants & Cafes in Pererenan, Bali’s Coolest Neighborhood

There are plenty of reasons why Pererenan has recently earned its spot as one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Some say itโ€™s the calmer, more low-key sister of Cangguโ€”others describe it as effortlessly chic. But if youโ€™ve ever wandered through Pererenan, youโ€™ll know exactly what they mean. The narrow streets are lined with …

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Trip Santai 3 Hari di Negeri Singa: Tempat Makan, Shopping, dan Bersantai di Singapura

Gaya traveling saya zaman masih umur 20an sampai pertengahan 30an tuh beda banget dibandingkan sekarang. Kalau dulu suka kejar target ngunjungin sebanyak mungkin attraction di suatu kota/ negara, sejak tahun lalu traveling style saya lebih nyantai. Selain karena pengaruh umur, setelah bolak-balik ke negara yang sama juga bikin saya lebih pengen selow nikmatin yang ada, …

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A Weekend Trip to Sidemen, Bali. A Hidden Gem Destination in Karangasem

Feeling worn down by Cangguโ€™s nonstop buzz and notorious traffic? Trust me, I get itโ€”I live just outside the area and spend most days weaving through the gridlock to work, eat, and play in Baliโ€™s digital-nomad hub. Whenever the chaos gets overwhelming, my husband and I usually escape north. This time, though, our compass turned …

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Experience of 4D3N Boat Trip from Lombok to Labuan Bajo, Flores

The first time I heard about the boat trip from Lombok to Labuan Bajo was when I visited Satonda Island in 2010 for a journalism trip. I saw a boat passing by the island where we were and our guide told me about the boat trip. Since then, I kept dreaming of joining the trip. …

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Beyond the Beach: Discovering Bali’s Cultural Soul Near Canggu

Canggu, Bali, has become heavily Westernized in recent years. Drive along its streets and you'll find rows of Mediterranean-style Canggu villas, minimalist cafรฉs, trendy boutiques, and sleek co-working spaces. The traditional Balinese architectural style has become a rarity, a quiet whisper beneath the hum of modern development. This stands in stark contrast to the Bali …

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Berburu Skincare Prancis di Paris & Strasbourg

I'll admit, I love shopping. Kalau lagi traveling, saya pasti nyempetin waktu buat menjelajah mal, toko, dan supermarket buat groceries shopping, cari oleh-oleh, dan pastinya buat nyobain produk buatan negara yang lagi saya kunjungin. Khusus buat Prancis, selain luxury fashionnya, produk skincare Prancis juga banyak yang ternama dan familiar di kalangan perempuan Indonesia. Instead of …

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Main Salju di Gerardmer, Prancis. Nyobain Gerardmer Ski Resort yang Ramah Keluarga

Hampir seminggu main salju di Gerardmer, Prancis jadi the most memorable experience dari trip Eropa kali ini. I love cities, and we've had fabulous time in Paris and Strasbourg as well, tapi setelah 3 minggu menjelajah kota besar, menyepi bentar ke pegunungan Vosges untuk main salju bareng keluarga terasa relaxing. Apalagi saya selalu suka visiting …

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Where to Stay in Paris: The Best Apartemen & Hotel di Paris Untuk Family Trip

Family trip ke Paris kali ini kita maunya nyaman, agar Aimee juga feels like in home dan ngedapetin rutinitasnya meski kita sedang traveling. Makanya saat pertanyaan where to stay in Paris terlintas di benak, jawabannya adalah hotel di Paris dan apartemen di Paris juga Strasbourg yang berada di pusat kota, dekat dengan city center dan …

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Review Jujur Hotel di Hanoi Vietnam & Sapa

Liburan ke Vietnam udah berlalu 2 bulan yang lalu. Tapi kesan dan experience-nya tetap melekat di ingatan dong ya. Salah satunya pengalaman nginep di beberapa hotel di Hanoi, Vietnam dan juga di kota Sapa. Ya gitu deh, experience-nya gado-gado. Ada yang super nyaman dan bikin pengen balik lagi, tapi ada juga kesan yang biasa aja, …

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Traveling ke Sapa Vietnam Bersama Family. One of a Kind Experience di Fansipan

One of my bucket lists this winter adalah Sapa, Vietnam. Karena liburan pertama dan kedua ke Sapa, Vietnam (tahun 2017 & 2018) begitu membekas, bikin saya pengen balik lagi, tapi kali bareng suami dan anak tercinta. Lagipula ada banyak hal baru di Sapa yang bikin kota pegunungan di barat laut Vietnam ini terlihat beda banget. …

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Pengalaman Naik Sleeper Train dari Hanoi ke Sapa, Vietnam PP

The last time I was in Vietnam was in 2018. It means it's been 6 years I didn't go there, hence I took my husband and child to Vietnam musim dingin ini. Goalnya sederhana aja, pengen nunjukkin sekeren apa view pegunungan di Sapa, Vietnam dan agar bisa experience musim dingin di Sapa, Vietnam bersama keluarga. …

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Traveling to Makassar, Sulawesi: 5 Top Attractions You Must Visit

I've been to the east part of Indonesia a few times for work. My memory of the road trip around most of Sumbawa Island and Flores Island is still vivid. While the road trip was mainly challenging, especially in Sumbawa due to improper infrastructure, I enjoyed the scenery very much, especially in Mount Kelimutu in …

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Liburan ke Genting Highlands, Negeri di Atas Awannya Malaysia.

Photo by Asim Mateen on Pexels.com Kuala Lumpur dan Penang jadi 2 tujuan kita selama seminggu traveling ke Malaysia. Hanya aja setelah stayed di KL selama beberapa hari, kita merasa pindah ke Penang dengan bus atau kereta bakal gak nyaman bagi Aimee karena waktu tempuhnya lumayan lama. Sedangkan naik pesawat bakal ribet (keinget betapa ribetnya …

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