Hi guys, Happy (belated) New Year! I hope this year brings us more happiness, health, and lottssss of 💰 💰 💰 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ This week, let me share with you 15 fun facts about Egypt, based on my own experience. I was in Egypt from the last week of 2025 to the first week of 2026 — it was fantastic! … AND exhausting 🫠 🫠 🫠 I’ve travelled many times, but this 11-day Egypt group tour felt like a marathon that drained my energy and made me happy at the same time. Then, I landed in Malaysia on Saturday night exhausted, slept until midday the next day, and returned…
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Kpop Dance, DMZ, and An Evening with a North Korean Defector
Annyeonghaseyo, I just returned from South Korea! Let me take you to a Kpop dance class, DMZ day trip, and a sharing session with a North Korean defector ✨ ✨ ✨ Actually, I didn’t plan to visit South Korea, as I’ve seen so many friends post about their Korea trip (too much exposure). However, last year I hit an affiliate sales goal with One Life Adventures. So, on top of getting commissions, they gave me one free trip and I chose South Korea 😄 😄 😄 Thank you, One Life Adventures! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Alright, now back to the blog post! For my first Korea blog post, I want to…
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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 Jagir Waterfall and Alas Purwo, Banyuwangi
Hi, guys! This week, let’s explore Jagir Waterfall and Alas Purwo in Banyuwangi, Indonesia! This is my 2nd day solo trip with Pepe Java Tours 😊 #notapaidpost I woke up with a flat stomach (translation: hungry) as I only had snacks for dinner the night before. Mmm, can’t wait for breakfast! I don’t usually eat much for breakfast, except during holidays 😋 And oh boy, the buffet breakfast at El Hotel Banyuwangi was as great as the reviews! There were continental breakfast sections (breads, cereals, fruits), Indonesian food, Western food, and traditional Banyuwangi food stalls. Of course, there were dessert and omelette stations too! At first, I felt a bit…
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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 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,…
