Hi, everyone! Starting from this week, I will share about my belated birthday solo trip to Kashmir, India. Okay, let’s start with the Amritsar day trip and my review of Welcomhotel Amritsar! Actually, my birthday was in January, but I decided to go in April because I didn’t like the snow and cold. I thought April would be good for Kashmir (and India in general) as it wouldn’t be too cold and the flowers may start to bloom. Since there was no direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Srinagar, I decided to fly to Amritsar because I’d never been there, stayed for two days, then took a domestic flight to…
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Am I Weird? Decoding Autonomy
Hi guys, I just returned from a solo trip to Kashmir! By the way, it’s been a long time since I wrote something about what I learned in life. This time, I want to share about autonomy. So, one day, I was listening to a self-growth podcast while working and realised the topic was very spot on for me. Sorry, it’s in Indonesian and the channel doesn’t have English subtitles. So, it started with, “Have you ever seen someone eating alone?” Or maybe you saw someone sitting alone in the cinema, enjoying the movie without any friends beside them? This person could even be you.” And I was like, ‘Wow,…
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Blue Fire Kawah Ijen Hiking Tips, Banyuwangi
Hi, guys! This week, I’ll show you the Ferrari and Lamborghini who helped me witness the blue fire at Kawah Ijen, Banyuwangi! 💪 💪 💪 In my previous blog post, I watched a free Gandrung dance performance at Waroeng Kemarang for a while, then returned to the hotel to catch a few hours of 😴💤💤 I set an alarm before midnight so I could change my clothes for the blue fire Ijen hike. Yes, we departed at 12am sharp, baby! Although there was no winter in Indonesia, the weather was very cold up there. I wore long johns + long-sleeve clothes + a down jacket + winter cargo pants +…
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Sea and Self-Love at Lelewatu Resort Sumba
Hi everyone! It’s almost the end of the year, what’s better than treating yourself? What about staying in the beautiful Lelewatu Resort, Sumba? Lelewatu Resort Sumba is a 5-star resort located on a cliff, built by a local. This luxurious resort will pamper you with a beautiful, quiet sea view. It gives a similar vibe to luxury resorts in Bali ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ By the way, this isn’t a paid post. I usually travel on a budget, but at the beginning of the year, I decided to book a one-night stay here as my birthday present. Why I Chose Lelewatu Resort Sumba Because I love the sea! I love hearing…
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Exotic Jodhpur: Kuchaman Haveli, Blue City & Mehrangarh Fort
Hi, guys! This week I will show you other exotic destinations in India: Kuchaman Haveli, the Blue City, and Mehrangarh Fort in Jodphur. In the previous post, we explored Jaipur, the Pink City. Now, let’s explore Jodhpur, the Blue City! 💙💙💙 Since Deepavali is coming soon, I think it’s good to build the hype, so I’m writing this blog post 😉 Besides, I want to show you the beautiful architecture at Kuchaman Haveli and Mehrangarh Fort. Oh ya, people call Jodhpur ‘the Blue City’ because there’s a neighbourhood of Brahmapuri where the houses are painted in blue. The whole area is similar to the Blue City in Morocco! I will…
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Wanderlust, Behind the Scene 2024
Hi, everyone! It’s been a long time since I wrote a personal finance blog. This week, let me give you an update about me behind the scene, 2024 edition 😄 Wow, I can’t believe it’s been three years since I wrote Wanderlust Behind the Scene in 2021. In just three years my life has changed for the better. Thank you so much, Jesus!!! If you haven’t read the first version of this blog, it’s here. This update is to give you insights into my version of “Instagram vs Reality”. You may see that I’m always travelling on IG but it doesn’t mean I’m a chaebol, very successful, etc… To sum…
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South Africa: Oudsthoorn Ostrich Farm, Cango Caves & De Zeekoe Guest Farm
Hello, hello, hello, everyone! I feel excited because Christmas (and my holiday) is coming soon. What about you? The theme for this week is: tall men. So yeah, this week, let me take you to Oudsthoorn, the famous ostrich capital in South Africa! Plus Cango Caves and De Zeekoe Guest Farm 😉 If you read my blog post last week, you’d know that Maksim Mrvica is my childhood crush (saw him on TV when I was around 12 years old). Did you know that he’s 207 cm tall?? But not only men in Balkans are tall, there are some tall birds on earth like the ostriches (up to 2.7 meters),…
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Toraja Trip: Rammang Rammang, King Kong Cave & Pias Poppies Hotel
Too much staying at home and in the city makes me miss Indonesia, especially my Toraja trip. That was an awesome 6-day nature-exploring trip! On the first day of the trip, I was welcomed by the beauty of Rammang Rammang, saw a karst stone that’s similar to a king kong face, made new friends and stayed in a natural, comfy Pias Poppies Hotel. The Au Naturel Boat Trip & Puncak Rammang Rammang Rammang Rammang is a beautiful, natural destination located in North Makassar, between The Karst of Maros and the Pangkep regency. The name comes from the local language, and means a set of clouds or fog. My driver, Mr.Asri,…
