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    Feeling Zen at Ryogen-in Temple, Kyoto

    Hello, friends! Today, let’s explore the beautiful and famous zen rock garden in Japan, the Ryogen-in Temple, Kyoto! When I edited my travel photos for this blog post, it was raining outside and there was a thunderstorm. What an opposite weather to my previous post, eh? Hehe! 😄 Coincidentally, it was also a rainy day when the group tour, my sister, and I went to Ryogen-in Temple, Kyoto. I know there are many temples in Japan and they all look similar. However, the temple I will take you to today is different. I wish I could have more time there to stare at the beautiful rock garden design with a…

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    Slow Travel on a Rainy Day in Hvar, Croatia

    Hi, friends! Today, let me take you on a slow travel on a rainy day in Hvar, Croatia. I’m so in the mood to write this blog post because… last weekend was HOT, HOT, HOT in Malaysia 🥵☀️😂 One of the beautiful days I had in Croatia was surprisingly… a rainy day in Hvar. For the first time in my life, I was present on a rainy day – relaxed on the sofa and did nothing. Just watched the rain poured down, enjoyed the breeze, and listened to the music… If I were at home or work, I would be in front of my laptop or busy doing other things.…

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    A Relaxing Walk and Wine Tasting in Stari Grad, Croatia

    Hi friends! I hope you’re healthy. I’ve been down with the backward flu and cough for weeks 😣 But no worries! Today, I’ll take you for wine tasting in Stari Grad, Croatia 🍷✨🌊 Last week was a bag of mixed feelings for me. Something made me down, but other events made me happy. Well, that’s life, it’s up and down! When I was browsing my travel photos, looking for inspiration on what to write for the new blog post, I found the photos I took in Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns in Europe comforting. Indeed, it was a relaxing and joyful day 💖 Looking at the photos of…

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    4 Interesting Things About Italian Food I Wish I Knew Sooner

    Hi, guys! I was having fried Indomie for lunch and suddenly had an inspiration for the new blog post. This week, let me share with you 4 funny things that I realized when I was in Italy 😊💖👌 Some of you may already know about them, but my new friends and I had a bit of culture shock during our Southern Italy and Sicily tour. Looking back, it was very funny… I wish I could see our faces back then 😆😆😆 In Italy, Pasta is Served Without Protein I first visitted Italy in 2017 and laughed at the story saying that if you threw a coin into the Trevi Fountain,…

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    Turning Alberobello Into a Runway

    Happy New Year, friends! 🎉🎉🎉 I did some decluttering before the NYE, what about you? 😊 This week, let me take you to Alberobello in southern Italy! I went to Alberobello last year and intentionally dressed up all red for the visit. This charming and unique little town captured my interest when I saw Dolce & Gabbana’s 2023 fashion show from a magazine. I was mesmerised by the trulli aka white stone huts with grey, cone-shaped roofs. Alberobello looked like a small village in a fairytale! The magazine showed photos of models wearing amazing dresses and walking in the alley. Some of them looked even more stunning because of their…

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    What to Do in Limassol, Cyprus

    Hi, guys! This week, let’s explore Limassol, Cyprus! I went to this island last year for a business trip, but only now I feel like writing about this city. Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus (a small island near Greece and Egypt), which is perfect for those who like walking and relaxing. Think about a peaceful, calm, and healthy life! When I say ‘peaceful’, I really mean it… because there’s only 1 small shopping mall! It’s not a bustling city but a beautiful, small island. Limassol is a good destination for a temporary change if you live a hectic life. However, if you’re a foodie and prefer city…

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    Admiring God’s Wonderful Creations in South Africa

    There are many beautiful countries that I’ve travelled to but I don’t know why, when I was in South Africa, I couldn’t stop thanking God that I was able to see this beautiful country with my own eyes. Not only blessed with fertile soil, exotic culture, and amazing wildlife, South Africa is also home to stunning views. I was enchanted by God’s wonderful creations! Visitting the country reminds me what a genius artist He is… In this blog post, I will share a few destinations in South Africa with amazing views. I won’t reveal them all in one post because some places have their own story that I want to…

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    Treat Yourself at Rock Bar and AYANA Resort & Spa, Bali

    Spending most of my time at home affects my mood and creativity. While looking at my travel photo album searching for inspiration, the memories of Rockbar and the luxury spa at AYANA Resort & Spa, Bali made me happy. Why? The top two reasons are: The situation back then is very in contrast with what’s happening today! Now, Ringgit is 3x stronger than Rupiah. I’m worried about my personal finance after the salary cut. I’m counting the days until the end of August, crossing my fingers that I’ll be able to travel abroad (I’ve paid for the trip in full). I may have a few things to worry about but…