with my mask, fins, and a pair of -750 glasses (plus a red pen)!
Mandalay Spartan and safe. Two words that come to mind once you land on the relatively new Mandalay international airport. The mix of tourists and locals taking and gathering their bags surrounded by the airport staff conveys a simple message “You are safe.” The various stalls with the sign “Money Changer” can be seen as... Continue Reading →
Bunaken - one of the places a diver puts in his bucket list hoping one day it will become a reality. Often described as a ‘diving heaven’ due to the rich underwater flora and fauna as well as the number of dive sites one can get lost in. After taking refresher dive in Donsol,... Continue Reading →
"Selamat Malam!" That's the greeting you will hear as you open the glass door to go inside. Yes, that's a standard greeting anywhere but this time, I saw a big smile and a sincere acknowledgement. Tucked in the main road of Serpong Raya lies a quaint cake shop that will attract your eyes' attention. Located... Continue Reading →
Living in Jakarta means in constant search of some clear, blue salty water that laps on to your toes every 5 seconds. The nearest source of that lapping waves is Pulau Seribu or Thousand Islands, located near the north of Jakarta in tthe Java Sea and West Jakarta Bay. If perchance you have visited the main... Continue Reading →
Day 5: Malang to Surabaya Coban Sewu Waterfalls From Mt. Bromo, the next place to head to is Malang. On the way to Malang, drop by another waterfalls, the Coban Sewu Waterfalls. It's a walk in the park compared to Madakaripura Waterfalls. There is a spot where you can see the waterfalls from above and... Continue Reading →
You will start the trip early in the morning to catch the sunrise. You need to ride a 4x4, walk, and of course, hike. Promise, it will all be worth it. Be sure to bring a beanie, gloves and thick jackets. Those winter jackets will surely be put into good use! Stay in one of the... Continue Reading →
Banyuwangi is located in the easternmost part of Java. It may look monotonous but it will give you reasons to smile and unwind. It's one of those 'sleepy towns' you read in a book where everything looks serene and perfect while hiding a dark secret underneath. Walking around the main street, you feel the whip of fresh air... Continue Reading →
Day 1: Surabaya "Pack your bags the night before. If it takes you a really long time to find, choose and pack your clothes and other unnecessary-but-you-might need things, then skip sleep and just get ready early that you don't miss your flight" The Jakarta-Surabaya plane ride takes an hour. Don't sleep the night before and leave early... Continue Reading →
And that's when I felt it. Myanmar was the last one in the list. I have officially travelled around SEA and was looking forward to the next country in another continent when it hit me. Yes, loneliness. The feeling of wanting someone to basically talk and share the experience with. As much as I don't... Continue Reading →
Embrace what you fear. For solo travelling, just go. You won't regret it. I didn't.
chronically gallivanting 