10 Things to See in Jakarta
Our bus was zooming through the jalan tol or the freeway, and traffic was slowly building up. We had been on the road and on[…]
A Homey Stay at Pesona Jogja Homestay
As we were doing a budget travel, we took a long trip from Lampung in Sumatra Island, taking a 10-hour bus ride that was boarded[…]
First-time in Palembang: The Enchanting City of Heritage
Coming from Singapore, we made an hour flight to Palembang, the capital of the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia. But with the one-hour time difference[…]
El’s Coffee and the Art of Brewing Coffee
The moment we entered the doors of El’s Coffee House in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, the whiff of the coffee’s aroma filled my senses, evoking a[…]
First-time in Tangkil Island: a Paradise in Lampung, Indonesia
After our interesting first day in Lampung (READ: First-time in Lampung, Indonesia) where we had a morning of heritage surprises and an afternoon with nature,[…]
Cikwo Coffee and Resto: Of Seruwit, Robusta and Siger
Seruwit. It was something new to my ears and to my taste. It was the first time I have tasted of this food when it[…]
First-time in Emersia Hotel & Resort Bandar Lampung
Spending the night on the train seating was quite an exhausting one. So, imagine our delight to find our home in Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province,[…]
First-time in Lampung, Indonesia
Arriving on a Saturday morning at the Tanjung Karang train station, we drove through the almost deserted, swept-clean streets of Bandar Lampung until we reached[…]
12 Days in Indonesia: Back in my Second Home
Indonesia. The largest archipelago in the world. It is home to many natural wonders. It was also my home for almost a year in 2002.[…]
50 Things to See in ASEAN Countries
On August 8, 1967, five countries banded together to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the[…]
My 5 Memorable Train Travels
Getting from one city to another by plane may be the fastest way but traveling by train can be a whole lot of fun. I’m[…]
Traveling and Worshiping
When one has a day job and has to take some time off to travel to some foreign destination, the journey is often scheduled near[…]
First-time in Jakarta: A Dynamic Megacity of Southeast Asia
“Selamat datang.” Welcome to Jakarta, the vibrant and bustling capital city of Indonesia! Situated on the northwest coast of the island of Java, Jakarta is[…]
First-time in Borobudur, Yogyakarta: Scaling its Mystical Beauty
Right in the heart of Indonesia, amidst the lush landscapes of Central Java, stands a magnificent testament to ancient craftsmanship and spiritual devotion. Borobudur, a[…]