What it's like traveling to Bali during a pandemic?. Is paradise on earth felt boring? Traveling to Bali during a pandemic doesn't sound-wise. Yeah, that's right. There's always a high chance I will get contracted the coronavirus. But I was badly needing a break from stress caused by work and last week was a long …
Soon after I finished my Europe trip, I'd flown to Kuala Lumpur then Ho Chi Minh City, only to continue the journey to Phu Quoc island. I've been hearing travelers and expatriates in Vietnam praise on how beautiful the island is and how pretty their pristine beaches are. Hanoi was experiencing winter at the time, …
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The times I lived in Hanoi, Vietnam was among the most special for me. It was the beginning of my adventures and life as a digital nomad. Selama hampir 1 tahun tinggal di Hanoi, Vietnam, saya sering mondar-mandir keluar masuk restoran dan kafe di Hanoi. Sebagian buat hang out sisanya untuk kerja karena saya bisa …
For some reason mount Fuji wasn't included in my initial plan. I was mainly only thinking to see Tokyo and Kyoto, and was hesitating to see the most famous Japanese icon. But then I thought that it would be a waste if I spend more than 2 weeks in Japan without seeing Fujisan. Without proper …
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That morning, I was hesitating, should I go to Yokohama?. My body still fell sore and tire. While the unpleasant experience in Kawaguchiko the day before warned me not to rush in visiting a place. I then decided to relax by biking around Asakusa. In the afternoon, I headed to the 2nd biggest city in …
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Artikel ini saya tulis karena saya menerima lumayan banyak pertanyaan seputar akomodasi selama winter trip saya ke Jepang bulan Desember & Januari lalu, baik lewat private message maupun social media. Dalam 16 hari, saya menjelajah Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, Nara, serta gunung Fuji. Tentunya saya pindah dari satu hotel/ hostel ke penginapan lainnya. Bagi …
Let me tell you one thing. I have mixed feelings towards Osaka, which is why I decided to write about my travel journey in Kobe first instead of Osaka. My reason is largely connected to the'nightmare' I had during new year's eve in Dotonburi, the liveliest place to celebrate new year in Osaka. But although …
Since I always have a thing for seaside cities, when Maya suggested visiting Kobe, a port city in the western part of Japan, I immediately said yes. Despite more famous for its Kobe beef, Kobe has many to offer other than food. The port city has a unique blend between Japanese culture, European architectures and …
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I continued my journey across Japan by Shinkansen. The 2nd city I visit in Japan is Kyoto, a city that is loved by almost every foreigners. But how come I can visit 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines in just 4 days?. Which ones I should visit first? Shinkansen melaju dengan pesat melewati stasiun …
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What's the best way to describe a city where I spent 8 days out of my 16 days winter vacation in Japan?. Tokyo is indeed my favorite city in Japan! Yet even though I've been visiting Japan's capital twice, and spent half of my recent winter vacation in Tokyo, I still am barely scratch its …
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I was completely forgetting about the existence of Jiufen until I saw a postcard in my Taiwanese friend's house. Hmm.. while I have time in Taipei, why don't I go to visit the city that reportedly inspired Japanese anime movie 'Spirited Away'?. That's what I thought at the time. But after I went there, I …
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I've heard many good things about Taiwan from friends and fellow travelers for quite long. Some said the people are very nice and speak good English, the others said the food is really tasty. With the rising popularity of the bubble tea and its night markets, and geographical proximity to Japan, a visit to Taiwan …
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Gili Islands, Indonesia is a group of 3 tiny islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air – near the coast of northwest Lombok Island. Characterized by sandy beaches fringed with palm trees, they're known for their coral reefs just offshore. Not only do they look like a paradise, but each island also has …
Apa yang muncul di benak kamu kalau mendengar kalimat liburan ke Vietnam ?. Kalau bukan berpesiar di Ha Long bay, kota metropolitan Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), biasanya para traveler tertarik mengunjungi Hanoi, juga Ninh Binh setelah kota ini menjadi lokasi syuting film Kong : Skull Island. Tapi setelah tinggal beberapa lama di Vietnam, saya …
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When it comes to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, most travelers think about visiting Borobudur & Prambanan temple. A lot of people visit Kraton (Royal Palace) and Taman Sari, and some visit mount Merapi as well. Travelers visit Yogyakarta, Indonesia as part of their journey around Java island before continuing the trip towards Bromo, Ijen, Bali, and Lombok. …
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Karimunjawa Islands, a small archipelago north of Semarang off the coast of Central Java has become increasingly popular among backpackers who are on a trip around Indonesia. While Bali and Lombok remain the ultimate tourist destinations, those who are looking for some quiet beach time and slow-paced island life opt to visit Karimunjawa during their …
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Sejak menjadi lokasi syuting film Kong Skull Island, nama Ninh Binh kian melejit sebagai salah satu destinasi wisata di Vietnam Utara. Sering dijuluki sebagai Ha Long bay darat, semakin banyak traveler yang memilih berkunjung ke Ninh Binh. Apalagi jaraknya juga dekat dengan Hanoi, yakni bisa dicapai dengan naik kereta api atau bus selama 2 jam …
Masih inget gak dengan dorama 'Good Luck' yang dibintangi Takuya Kimura tahun 2003 lalu? Disitu doi berperan jadi pilot maskapai ternama Jepang All Nippon Airways (ANA). Abis nonton dorama itu jadi penasaran dan pengen terbang dengan ANA. But since I havent been to Japan and busy exploring western hemisphere, I didnt get the chance to …
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Sering traveling sejak beberapa tahun terakhir membuat saya memiliki banyak pengalaman, termasuk pengalaman nginap di hostel, hotel, dan AirBnB. Seringnya sih kalau solo traveling saya nginepnya di hostel. Tapi kalau berdua kadang ke hotel, hostel, bisa juga pakai AirBnb. Tergantung lagi travel ke mana dan budget yang tersedia. Dari sekian banyak kota, tempat, dan negara …
I've never been to Japan until May 2019. Despite my extensive travels in Europe and United States, I've never been to the most popular tourism destination for Indonesian : Japan. It's ironic since Japan is the first country that I fell in love with when I was a kid, thanks to their pop culture such …
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