When speaking about a romantic getaway destination, where is the perfect area in Bali if not Ubud? The cultural capital of Bali breathes romance, with its dreamy landscapes, encapsulating culture and all the irresistible adventures you could wish for. Ubud is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, an artistic environment, and abundant romantic villas, spas, and …
With the increasingly crowded Canggu become the tourist hub in Bali, another area is gradually becoming more popular and becoming a hit destination since many digital nomads and tourists move to Uluwatu to live and enjoy their vacation in Bali. Meanwhile, Ungasan, Bali, a remote area that blends in with the greater Uluwatu area is …
When you only have a weekend and you're craving for exploring a new place, where will you go?. Well, karena saya kangen menjelajah kota dan agak bosen juga setelah berbulan-bulan di Bali doang, I decided to explore kota tetangga Singapura. Terakhir kalinya saya kesana adalah Januari 2020, setelah 16 hari melanglang buana ke Tokyo dan …
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Europe trip 2022 ini sebenernya saya planning ke Skandinavian countries selain staying in France, but somewhow I ended up jalan-jalan ke Porto, Portugal. Sebuah keputusan dadakan yang gak akan saya sesalin karena Porto ternyata awesome! Tadinya saya cuma tahu secuil informasi mengenai Porto sebagai kota yang banyak kasih inspirasi ke J.K. Rowking dalam meng-create Harry …
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I remember on 2017 I had a brief stop in Lille during my travel from Amsterdam to Bruges, Belgium. It was winter so the night came earlier and I was there only for 1,5 hours. The bus stopped next to the shopping mall so the only place I could visit was only that mall. 5 …
Mirip dengan Strasbourg, tapi rumah-rumah klasiknya berwarna pastel. Dimanakah itu? Berbekal rasa penasaran karena tahun 2017 saya gak sempet ke Colmar, Prancis tapi hanya sempet ke Strasbourg aja, saya niatin banget musim semi ini pas liburan ke Eropa saya mesti bisa jalan-jalan ke Colmar, Prancis. Karena kita staying di Strasbourg selama 5 hari 4 malam,1 …
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Sempat tertunda selama 5 bulan, akhirnya bulan Mei ini saya bisa juga liburan ke Dubai, sekaligus menginjakkan kaki ke negara kedua di Timur Tengah, Uni Emirat Arab. Memang, liburan ke Dubainya gak lama karena cuma transit selama 1 hari dalam perjalanan dari Jakarta ke Paris. Tapi mayan tuh bisa ngelihat a glimpse of Museum of …
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Despite being predicted to be sinking in 30 years, the Indonesian capital has been successfully developing a new Chinatown in the North Jakarta coast as the latest tourist destination. What's the best place to get cultural experiences in Indonesia? You might be surprised if I recommend Jakarta. Yeah, the country's economic, cultural and political center …
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Tinggal di Wisconsin dan pengen banget menjelajah kota-kota besar di Amerika ?. Nama kota pertama yang muncul di benak saya adalah Chicago, kota yang terkenal akan Chicago pizza-nya. Secara dari Appleton ke Chicago cuma perlu driving selama 4 jam. Chicago juga merupakan kota urutan kedua di Amerika yang paling banyak dikunjungi setelah New York. Setelah …
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Having been living in Bali as a digital nomad for quite a while, I wanted to see other parts of Bali that is not only offering lovely nature but also some history and architecture. Since I've seen how picturesque Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung Water Palace are on Instagram, on one fine day I decided …
As a history buff, I have always felt the need to learn some history about places I am gonna be visiting. Budapest is one of the exceptions as I was pretty busy wandering around Bratislava, Slovakia, and then spending time on the way to Budapest by sleeping. Hence I was a bit confused when I …
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As I said on the latest post, my recent trip was more like a restaurant tour in Ubud, Bali. Ubud was nearly empty due to the pandemic, but it's perfect for me who was purposely coming to Ubud to find some peace and serene moments after the bustling life in Jakarta. During my stay in …
Bali has always been my favorite destination in Indonesia for vacation. But every time I went to Bali, for many reasons, I had almost always ended up spending time in the south, mostly Seminyak, Kuta, and Canggu. Meanwhile, I've been curious about how it feels to live in Ubud for a long. My introverted side …
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Photo by Q. Hu01b0ng Phu1ea1m on Pexels.com Vietnam's landscape is quite diverse, this country has charming beaches in the south of the country but also green hilly areas and stunning natural formation of limestone islands in the north. I've been explored the southern part, from Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh City) to Da Nang to …
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I've lived as a digital nomad and I loved it although there is some downside of this kind of lifestyle. Menjalani kehidupan sebagai digital nomad terdengar seperti mimpi yang jadi kenyataan. Gimana enggak seperti mimpi, seorang digital nomad punya fleksibilitas untuk bekerja dari manapun yang ia mau asalkan terhubung dengan internet. Siapa yang enggak mau …
Apakah ada kaitannya antara frekuensi traveling dengan kereligiusan seseorang?. So far, saya belum menemukan hasil penelitian atau artikel yang melaporkan apakah traveler menjadi lebih religius atau kurang religius setelah berkelana ke banyak tempat di muka bumi. Hanya saja, travelers yang saya temui sepanjang perjalanan keliling dunia selama beberapa tahun biasanya bilang, " I am not …
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Travel to Jogja for food? Why not? Jogja or Yogyakarta isn't just all about Javanese culture & nature, is it?. When you're done exploring its historical places or enjoying Jogja's natural scenery, then it's the right time for you to try some of its best cuisines. I’ve picked the 4 best restaurants in Jogja you …
The 2nd oldest city in Southeast Asia is popular for its culinary scene and has a reputation as a host for national & international sporting events. But why Palembang is not well-known as a tourist destination for Indonesians, let alone foreign tourists ?. My first trip to Sumatra island in the last 10 years has …
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Intercultural communication can be challenging at times. Meskipun budaya asing adalah hal yang paling banyak menarik saya untuk menjelajahi dunia, saya menemukan kalau komunikasi antar budaya kadang-kadang tricky. Dan maksud saya bukan hanya karena ada language barrier, meskipun hal ini bisa aja menjadi hambatan. Yang saya maksud adalah setiap budaya itu memiliki caranya masing-masing dalam …
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Contrary to the popular opinion, for me, Vienna isn't boring at all. I enjoyed its architecture, coffee and shopping street very much. Dari dulu saya penasaran, kenapa negara bernama Austria ini kok jarang kedengaran di berita. Padahal Austria termasuk negara maju dengan peran vital saat Perang Dunia I & II. Selain itu, negara kecil di …
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