Independence Day
Today, 17th August 2016, Indonesian people celebrate their independence day. 71 years ago, on 17th August 1945 , the President Soekarno and Vice President Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the Indonesian independence . Indonesia is a country that has a lot of wonderful destinations and after all these years, I still hope that one day this country will become one of the […]Read Post ›
Happy Eid Mubarak 2016
The Grand Mosque Al Mashun, Medan – North Sumatera
2015 traveling – in review
Viewed about 2900 times, posted 23 articles and 343 pictures, that’s my blogging review in the year of 2015.
Wandering in Colorful Chinatown
In my third visit to this “Lion City” with some friends, our hostel was located in Chinatown area, so that we had a chance to explore a little bit more of this area.
Fun ways to get around Singapore
There are many ways to explore the city of Singapore. But how if you only have a limited time of visit ?
Tjong A Fie mansion – Medan : a slice of the past
This is one of interesting places that I had visited during my trip to Medan, North Sumatra. If you are someone interested in antiques, historical sites and cultures, this place is worth to visit.
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim family and friends. May peace be with you all and throughout the world in this year to come…
Safari wildlife park adventure
Enjoy the sunset …
At sunset, nature is painting for us.. day after day. Picture of infinite beauty. ~ John Ruskin ~
A quick escape to Situ Patenggang
Looking for best place to escape from overcrowded street with their noisy sounds and the smells that are part of a busy city life ? Patenggang lake or Situ Patenggang is a good choice..
Kawah Putih…a turquoise white crater
Kawah Putih (White Crater) and the surrounding area is a popular spot among some Indonesians. This place is pretty well-known for its turquoise crater with white rocks and green hills around it.
Save the sea turtles in Pramuka island
Hundreds of baby turtles swim and flap their little feet. Some of them fight over a piece of meat fish given by a breeding officer.
Finding a fascinating golden pagoda …
If you thought this is in Myanmar, try to watch again. Look at the red and white flag in front of the pagoda.
Sipiso Piso .. the stunning waterfall
Visiting Sipiso Piso waterfall is part of my journey in the Northern Sumatra. After spending times and exploring the Samosir island, we went back to the city of Medan via Berastagi.
Exploring Northern Sumatra ~Day 3 : A journey to the highland
After watching traditional dance and ancient relics in Batak museum in Simanindo, we moved on to explore and enjoy the beautiful panorama of the island.
Exploring Northern Sumatra ~ Day 3 : When dance, ritual and spirit associate ..
Visit to Simanindo was the part of my trip in Samosir island. Enjoying the natural beauty of a place only is not enough for me. I love to learn and see the culture of the local community.
Exploring Northern Sumatra ~ Day 3 : Stone Chair of King Siallagan
Ambarita, a small village in Samosir island is the first historical site I’ve visited. I just curious what is the main attraction in this village.
Exploring Northern Sumatra ~ Day 2 : Samosir island
Samosir is the biggest island located in Lake Toba, Northern Sumatra. This is the land where Batak people come from. You will see a variety of cultures and traditions of the ancestors Batak tribe which is still maintained and preserved by the descendants.
Exploring Northern Sumatra ~ Day 1 : Kuala Namu – Parapat
Visiting the Northern Sumatra is something that I have dreamed of since a long time. Being quite far from Jakarta, of course I need to consider the cost to go there. Lots of interesting places to visit, especially the lake Toba.
Winter in Beijing
One of my unforgettable journey was a trip to Beijing, China. Well, this time I had to bring my suitcase instead of my usual backpack, since the trip was held during winter time and I had to bring some warm, heavy, thick clothes.
Re-visit Yogya… enjoy the art, history and food..
I will never get bored with Yogyakarta although I have visited this city many times. I always miss the atmosphere, friendly local people, historical sights, the foods, …everything.
Candi Borobudur and Prambanan … wonders of the world
Actually, this is my second visit to Candi (temple) of Borobudur and Prambanan after so many years. The first one is when I was a student in senior high school. This time I bring my son who is now also a senior high school student.
Happy New Year !!
2015 … a New Start … A New Trip .. Thank you for visiting my blog in 2014 …
Explore Gunung Kidul : revealing beautiful beaches
Yogyakarta is not just about Borobudur, Prambanan temple and Keraton. Beside its culture and heritage sites, Yogyakarta offers some exotic nature and beaches that must be explored. Most of those beaches located at Gunung Kidul regency, in the southern part of Yogyakarta, Central Java. The beaches around Gunung Kidul are mostly still clean and not […]Read Post ›
A walk to the grave …
What is interesting from a walk to the grave where you can only see the tombstones ? Some people might think that the place is quite and creepy. But not this one ….
Cirebon Part 2 : Tracing the royal heritages
As mentioned in the Part 1, there are two main Royal Palaces (keraton) in Cirebon : Keraton Kasepuhan and Keraton Kanoman that ruled by Sultan Sepuh and Sultan Anom.
Cirebon Part 1 : A glimpse of Islamic and cultural heritage
It was early in the morning, but I was set foot at Gambir railway station with my friend. The station was already busy and crowded with passengers. The train that will bring us to Cirebon was already there and will depart at 06.05 a.m, so we speed up our pace. We have booked our tickets […]Read Post ›
Bali… a tropical paradise
Bali is only a small island of Indonesian archipelago, but worldwide, the name “Bali” is more popular than Indonesia itself. Not many people around the world know that Bali is a part of Indonesia.
Kemaro island : legend of an eternal love …
That day, the sun was shining hot, but we didn’t have more times. Tomorrow we have to go back to Jakarta. So, we decided to take a tour along the Musi river in Palembang and visited an island named “Kemaro”….
A short trip to Candi Gedong Songo and Ambarawa
Fresh air, cool wind, peaceful and a bit mystic … that’s my first impression when I visited Candi Gedong Songo. Candi Gedong Songo is a Hindu temple, located at the slopes of mount Ungaran at District Baluran, 45 km from Semarang, Central Java. The temples are situated at an altitude of about 1,200 m above […]Read Post ›
Trace back the ancient heritages of Semarang
Semarang is the capital of Central Java province. A number of Dutch colonial buildings remain in this important administrative centre, make this city called “Little Netherland”. It’s a pity that those buildings – like other old buildings – were neglected. The Tugu Muda monument is a local landmark, and it was built to commemorate the […]Read Post ›
The beauty of Karimunjawa …amazing beach, corals and sunset …
Discovered Karimunjawa archipelago was one of my travel destination in 2010. Those islands are located on Java sea, still in Central Java province. I have to travel 500 km by bus from Jakarta to Jepara city, and another 80 km on a fisherman boat to the islands. Of course there are another options on how […]Read Post ›
Switzerland… just another dreams come true …
That day, we still in Zurich. Since we did not want to waste time and get lost on the way, we took a half day city tour .
Great Bloggers and Places – Waterfalls
Originally posted on The World Is Not That Big:
If anyone follows my blog they will know that I have a thing for waterfalls. Previously I chose regions for the recurring great bloggers and places topic (Asia – Australia/NZ click for links) but this time I chose some of my favorite waterfalls that on my…
