If there’s one thing that I’ve been delaying for so many years, it’s exploring Indonesia. The pandemic makes me feel the ‘itch’ to do it. But now, even if I wanted to, I can’t travel to Indonesia because of the international travel restriction. Yes, although I myself am an Indonesian, I haven’t explored my wonderful country a lot – except for some famous places such as Bali, Bandung, Jogja, Toraja and Raja Ampat. If you check out the “Countries” tab of my website, you won’t see many posts about Indonesia. I’ve been delaying this dream because I wanted to “aim high” aka travel to far, far away places that require…
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Day Trip and Bar Crawling in Tallinn, Estonia
I guess some of you must be disappointed after reading the news of the PM’s announcement. I know, right? But don’t worry! For a few minutes, let’s escape to a Medieval world and join an epic bar crawl in Tallinn, Estonia. For those who aren’t staying in Malaysia, two days ago was like a meme for some people, including me. I was smilling from ear to ear reading news about the prime minister’s announcement, with clickbaity titles such as “interstate travel allowed”, and “dine-in allowed” for those who had completed both vaccine doses. But then apparently it’s only for 9 states, lol… Because there was an announcement about the announcement,…
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Ba Na Hills, a Beautiful French Resort in Da Nang, Vietnam
If there’s one place that’s been popping into my mind, it’s Ba Na Hills, an Instagrammable resort in Da Nang, central Vietnam. I’ve written a little bit about this joyful place before, but I feel I didn’t do it justice by just publishing its photos of beautiful flowers. True, this place is designed like a little French town with beautiful flowers everywhere, but there are many things to see and do there, such as: The coastal city of Da Nang has a French colonial history, that’s why the Sun World group built Ba Na Hills with a fusion touch of French and Chinese. There’s a beautiful Chinese bridge adorned with…
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Clara & the Chasing Grandma of Christiania, Copenhagen
Are you thinking to visit Denmark? If a trip to Amsterdam isn’t complete without visitting the Red Light District and perhaps, sampling a space brownie or smoking weed, then a trip to Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, isn’t complete without visitting Christiania. What comes to your mind when you hear “Copenhagen”? The birth town of Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid? The yummy butter biscuits in a round tin? I thought so too, but after the Northern Europe trip, Christiania comes #1 to my mind – thanks to the unique memory! Freetown Christiania or Christiania is a controversial community in the borough of Christianshavn, Copenhagen. In short, this…
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Visitting Che Guevara Mausoleum in Santa Clara & Cienfuegos Day Trip, Cuba
Where should we go this week, amigos? What about a historical day trip to the Che Guevara Mausoleum in Santa Clara and some interesting destinations in Cienfuegos? April is coming soon! It’s always a special month because back in 2018, I took the longest flight ever to Cuba. If you fly to Cuba just for Havana, trust me, you’ll REGRET it. The country is famous for its history, with Che Guevara Mausoleum as one of the must-visit destinations. Santa Clara was founded in 1689 by families who were running from pirate threats in coastal Remedios. Besides the memorial place, I’ll also take you to Cienfuegos, a small town about 1…
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One Day Trip: Discovering San Marino
Some things happened last week but this blog post won’t be melancholy. I’ll let you know at the end of the article, okay? Meanwhile, let me take you to San Marino, a country on top of a hill, nearby Italy. I spent one day there and although it was short, the medieval old town and its cobblestone streets will charm you. Before I embarked on my Italy trip, I wished that I would bump into Valentino Rossi, especially in San Marino. It didn’t happen but I had so much fun! The Lady and the Valley of San Marino Not sure why I feel poetic when writing this post! I like…
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I Joined a Cheap Beijing Tour. This is How It Feels
Inspired by the Chinese New Year that just ended, this week I’ll share my experience joining a cheap Beijing tour. If you’re a Malaysian or have been living in Malaysia and love travelling, MATTA Fair – an annual travel fair organized by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, is something we always look forward to. There are huge selections of local, Asia and overseas tours at the fair. If your destination is somewhere in Asia, you’ll find many cheap packages. However, I have to agree with the saying “you get what you pay”. If you’re thinking to take a cheap tour to Beijing or China, this post may…
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It’s not China. It’s Hoi An Night Market in Vietnam
By looking at the photo, one might think it’s a night market in China. But no, this photo is taken in Hoi An Night Market, Vietnam. As the hope for walking down the AirAsia/MAS/Emirates aisle this year becomes 50/50, I hope I could spark joy by sharing my wonderful experience with this post. If you’re a foodie, take note! 😉 Located in Nguyen Hoang Street, a trip to Hoi An isn’t complete without visiting the vibrant, exotic night market which opens from 5pm to 10pm. It’s very lively – thanks to the colourful lanterns, vibrant bridge and tourists (with great appetite). There are many nice hotels near the night market,…
