One Day Trip to Karangasem, Bali. Exploring Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung Water Palace

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 …

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Pengalaman Apply Visa Schengen Perancis (2022)

3x traveling ke Eropa, belum pernah saya apply visa Schengen sendiri. Semuanya lewat travel agent karena menurut saya selisih biayanya gak significant dan bebas ribet. Ya udah, untuk trip saya yang keempat ini saya nyobain apply visa Schengen Perancis sendiri. Soalnya pulangnya masih harus karantina ya kan, plus sekalian belajar apply visa Schengen Perancis sendiri. …

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Pengalaman Apply Visa Amerika. Interviewnya Cuma 1 Menit Lho !

USA or Amerika Serikat tak pernah ada dalam daftar negara-negara wajib kunjung saya. Sebagai pencinta sejarah dan arsitektur tentu saya pilih bolak - balik Eropa tiap tahun demi menjejakkan kaki ke 45 negara di benua biru. Pun karena sukanya culture, tentu saya lebih memilih mempelajari culture Asia yang eksotis dan diverse itu. Sayangnya daftarnya mesti …

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A Conversation with Digital Nomad Uptin Saiidi (@uptin). A CNBC International Journalist Who Turns to be a Content Creator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-ph2ZrbVeI Life as a digital nomad can be fun & exciting. You have the freedom and flexibility to live and travel around the world while making an income purely through internet activities. You don't need to be in one specific location to work. Furthermore, it's expected there would be an increased number of digital nomads …

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10 Restoran di Seminyak Wajib Coba

Salah satu godaan yang susah dilawan saat liburan ke Bali adalah culinary scene-nya. Apalagi kalau tinggal di Bali dan dekat dengan pusat turisme di selatan, seperti Seminyak, Petitinget, Batu Belig, dan Canggu. Selama tinggal di Canggu, kerjaan saya sehari-hari biasanya nyobain restoran, bar dan coffee shop yang kelihatan ramai, berdesain interior & eksterior menarik, serta …

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Chasing Waterfalls Near Ubud, Bali & Surrounding

One of Bali's most beautiful natural attractions is its waterfalls. I've been to some of it while living & visiting Bali on different occasions. Some of it is located around Ubud, while the others are in West Bali. Although the title of this article is chasing waterfalls, I didn't start the journey merely for visiting …

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Exploring Negara, Bali, The Road Less Traveled

Once in a while, I went on a spontaneous trip. A friend asked me if I wanted to join a trip to Negara, Bali, and yeah we hit the road pretty soon. I didn't even look on the internet about the things to do nor natural wonders in Negara, Bali. The only thing I know …

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10 Restaurants in Canggu, Bali Worth to Visit

It's been over a month since I start a new life in Canggu, Bali. Much like when I was staying in Ubud, my days is filled with restaurants, bars, cafes hopping & socializing. I find some have excellent food, while others have nice interior design and ambiance but their food is just okay. For you …

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Living in Bali : How’s The Digital Nomad Life is Going?

It's hard to love but it's home...... Everybody who knows me pretty well must have known about my feelings toward Jakarta. I couldn't say I love it as I am into Hanoi, Tokyo, or some other big cities around the world. But Jakarta loves me and gives me many things. Since last year, I've been …

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Traveling ke Budapest, Hungaria. One of The Cheapest European Cities

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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Water, Earth, & The Greek Tragedy

Note: Since I am feeling tired of doing research and making a guide, I’d rather pour out some random thoughts I have from the past weeks. Welcome to my mind and enjoy the absurdity and silliness BURNOUT For some reason I don't understand yet, my brain has stopped working this week, twice. The most reasonable …

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8 Restaurants in Ubud, Bali Worth to Visit

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 …

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A Peaceful and Serene Holiday in Ubud, Bali. Things You Must See & Do

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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How to Travel from Hanoi to Sapa : By Bus, Train, or Motorbike?

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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Pros & Cons About Being a Digital Nomad

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 …

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Jalan-Jalan ke Bratislava, Slovakia. Cuma 1 Jam dari Vienna!

It's only 1 hour away from Vienna, Austria. I shouldn't have wasted this chance to visit Slovakia, haven't I? Yap, bener banget. Hanya karena saat riset sebelum berangkat Europe trip kedua saya melihat di map kalau Bratislava letaknya deket banget dengan Vienna, makanya saya jalan-jalan ke Bratislava. Cuma 1 jam jaraknya gitu loh, sayang banget …

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Travel, Religion, & Spirituality. Why So Appealing?

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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Best Restaurants in Jogja

4 Best Restaurants in Jogja

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 …

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Travel to Palembang, Indonesia : More Than Just Pempek and Ampera Bridge

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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