Hi, guys! I’m craving Japanese food, so let me take you to Tsukiji Fish Market, a sushi-making cooking class, and the famous (and overrated) Omoide Yokocho in Japan 😊 🏯 ✨ I shared some blog posts about Japan before, but I still have some wonderful memories that I haven’t written. Despite my limited budget, Japan is the only country I don’t mind traveling to more than once, even visiting the same cities or attractions, because: Alright, when writing this blog post, it’s almost 1pm now. Let’s explore the first stop of our Japan travel: Tsukiji Fish Market! 🐟 🐡 🐠 Sampling Fresh Seafood in Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan At first,…
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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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Banyuwangi City Tour: Architecture, Omah Osing & Gandrung Dance Performance
Hi, guys! Are you planning to have an extra day for your solo trip in Banyuwangi? This time, let me take you on a relaxing, one day city tour 😊 In the previous blog post, I mentioned that it was fate that I couldn’t visit the Baluran National Park, one of the main destinations in Banyuwangi. Yes, a few weeks before my Banyuwangi solo trip, there was an incident where a ferry that carried logistics drowned in the sea. So, the officials took action by checking all the ferries. It turned out that many ferries were no longer fit to operate. Of around 17 ferries, only 4 were deemed good…
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Solo Trip to the Mystical Djawatan and Antaboga, Banyuwangi
Alohaaa~ I’m back! Today, let me take you to Djawatan and Antaboga, two mystical destinations in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia ✨🌿✨ I went to Banyuwangi for 5D4N, then worked remotely in Indonesia for over a week. Afterwards, there was an issue with my internet router at home, so I can only update the blog now 😅 The main reason I wanted to visit Banyuwangi was to see the blue fire volcano, Ijen. Many travellers combine Mount Bromo (Surabaya) and Ijen in one trip, as both places are close. For me, rather than just witnessing the blue fire of Ijen, I’d rather stay a few days in Banyuwangi to explore other…
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One Day in Pushkar, India
Hi, guys! I’ll be travelling to Indonesia soon, but before that, let me take you to Pushkar! Pushkar is a temple town in the state of Rajasthan, India. What to see and do in Pushkar? Although I didn’t do much there, surprisingly, I enjoyed my 2D1N stay in this small town! So, when I read the tour itinerary, the most anticipated activity in Pushkar was to be blessed by a local Brahmin on a holy lake. I’m not a Hindu, but I’m more than happy to receive good blessings! It turned out, there was more than just being blessed by a Brahmin here. Alright, let’s start our journey exploring Pushkar,…
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Hotel Review: AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach, Labuan Bajo
Hi, guys! Today, let me share my review of AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach, Labuan Bajo. It’s a 5-star hotel with an amazing view, if you want to treat yourself after the exhausting komodo day trip 😉🌊☀️ When I went to Bali for the first time, I only had a small budget. But luckily, at that time, ringgit was very strong against rupiah, so I could book a spa session at AYANA Bali. The spa session came with a free entry + drink + snack at the Rock Bar. I had to use an elevator to go down and reach the bar because it was on top of a cliff! Ten…
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Flores Overland Trip: What to Do in Labuan Bajo & Komodo National Park
Hi, guys! In this Flores overland trip blog post, let’s explore Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Pink Beach, Manta Point, and Puri Sari Beach Hotel in Labuan Bajo! 🌿☀️🌊 For the past few weeks, we’ve explored Ende, Bajawa, Ruteng, and now we’re in Labuan Bajo, the most popular city in Flores. My Flores overland trip route:Ende > Bajawa > Ruteng > Labuan Bajo + Komodo National Park Why did I make Labuan Bajo the last destination of my Flores trip? Because it’s the most modern city in Flores and it has wonderful hotels with amazing sea views! My Flores overland trip route was arranged as nature > small cities >…
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Flores Overland Trip: What to Do in Ruteng
Alohaa~ I hope you had a nice weekend! Today, let me take you to explore Ruteng, a small city in Flores, Indonesia! This is the third saga of my Flores overland trip blog posts. Previously, we went to Ende and Bajawa. I guess some of you can’t wait to read about the Komodo National Park. Be patient, guys… After this blog post, okay? Hehe! The purpose of writing about my Flores overland trip is to share with all of you that there is more to see than Komodo National Park and Labuan Bajo. My Flores overland trip route:Ende > Bajawa > Ruteng > Labuan Bajo + Komodo National Park Alright,…
