Hi, guys! Happy Deepavali to all of you who are celebrating! This week, let’s explore beautiful hills and sunsets in Sumba, Indonesia 🌄😍📸 So, where is Sumba? It’s an island in East Nusa Tenggara, just a 1.5-hour flight from Bali! If you love beaches, waterfalls, and sunsets, you’ll love this underrated destination because you’ll be able to enjoy them as if you were on a private island 😎😎😎 Seriously, this island is very quiet and calm because there aren’t many tourists, thanks to its mini airport which caters to only 3 flights/day. For content creators, you can shoot videos and re-take videos as many times as you want, without disruption……
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Baliem Valley Festival Budget Tour: Visitting Obia Village on Day 4
Hi, guys! This is the final saga of my Baliem Valley Festival budget tour travel diary. In this post, I will show you the beauty of Obia Village in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia. Yesterday, my friend asked me if the tribes were exploited for the festival. The answer is no. The Baliem Valley Festival was held to preserve the Papua culture and show it to the world. That’s why they wore traditional accessories and koteka during the festival, danced, and performed mock wars. Many, many years ago, there were real wars between the tribes. However, that’s no longer the case. Also, they wear normal clothes like us in their daily lives.…
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Croatia Island Hopping: Korcula and Mljet National Park
Hi, everyone! Where do you want to go next? What about island hopping in Croatia? This week, I’ll take you to Korcula and Mljet National Park! 🌿✨🌊 Honestly, I don’t have many things to say about my Croatia island hopping trip because… the towns are very small and I was there for just one night in each town. However, when you read this blog post, I hope to give you a virtual tour experience in Korcula and Mljet National Park 😊 Ah, actually, I spent two nights in Korcula! That was because Mljet National Park was small and only two restaurants were there. Plus, the sea was a bit rough…
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Krka National Park and Trogir Day Trip from Split, Croatia
Hi, guys! This week, let me take you to the beautiful Krka National Park and Trogir day trip from Split, Croatia ✨✨✨ If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, visiting Split will be worth it because there are buses and local tour operators that will take you on day trips around Croatia. So, you wouldn’t fly from far, far away just to see the filming location but it’s also easy to arrange day trips from the city 😉 Split itself isn’t that big, especially if you stay near what used to be the Diocletian Palace. For the Krka National Park and Trogir day trip from Split, actually I booked…
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Jiuzhaigou, A Dream Destination for Nature Lovers
Hi, friends! This week, let me take you to Jiuzhaigou, a dream destination for nature lovers. It’s another stunning place to satisfy your eyes, mind, and soul 🏔️🌿💖 If you read my previous blog about Huanglong, you’ll know I struggled to breathe because of the altitude. Don’t worry, Jiuzhaigou isn’t as high as Huanglong, so most people don’t experience altitude sickness. Actually, Huanglong is the northern end of Jiuzhaigou. People who come to Jiuzhaigou will go to Huanglong too because they’re near. That’s why I wrote about the more difficult trip first before posting this one, hehe! 😉 If you love nature and have a limited budget, both places are…
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Mount Fuji, Japanese Snacks, and Guesthouse Gaku Hakone
Hi, everyone! This week, let’s visit Owakudani to see Mount Fuji, shop for Japanese snacks, and stay at the comfy Guesthouse Gaku in Hakone🗻❤️🍘 Since the Sakura season is coming, I feel like writing about Japan. This year, the Sakura is expected to start blooming on 21 March 2024, while the full bloom will be on 28 March 2024. If you’ve never been to Japan, besides Sakura season, of course, you can’t miss Mount Fuji! But where are the best places to see Mount Fuji? During my 14-day Japan tour last year, I went to Hakone for a quiet, beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Besides being famous for its stunning…
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Cycling Tour and Cooking Demo in Udaipur, India
Hi, everyone! This week, let me take you to see another side of Udaipur, India. We’ll go for a cycling tour, visit a local house for a cooking demonstration and vegetarian lunch, and climb hundreds of stairs to a small temple on top of a hill. Whew, sounds like an active day, eh? The group tour and I were in Udaipur for two days. The second day was also memorable for me and I enjoyed it so much. Now, let’s go! Cycling Tour and Sightseeing in Udaipur, India Okay, so I had prepared the outfit for the cycling tour, brought my phone instead of DSLR, and applied sunblock all over…
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Vietnam Day Trip: Tam Chuc Pagoda
Hi, friends! I hope you’re doing well so far, it’s already the middle of the month 😁 This week, I’ll take you for a day trip to Vietnam to see Tam Chuc Pagoda, one of the largest pagodas in the world. Prepare your walking shoes, jacket, and hat for the long walk! I went to see this famous Buddhist temple with my mom and sister. One of the perks of joining a group tour is you can visit far far away places without having to worry about transportation. According to Google, it takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes from Hanoi to Tam Chuc Pagoda. It was a wonderful day…
