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Vlog #1: Daytrip to Sentul, West Java
I recently went on a short daytrip from Jakarta to Sentul on a weekend to ✨ heal ✨ and get in touch with the nature. It was exciting for me because I rarely go on a drive outside Jakarta for fun. I (especially my eyes) had such a goood time looking at all those lush…
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Healing in Bali: Melukat Ritual (Ubud, Bali)
I live and work in the busy city of Jakarta, where everything seems to be moving so fast yet I can’t help but feeling empty inside. I wanted to find some serenity & a deeper meaning into life. And since I’ve also been interested in spirituality, I, along with a friend, then decided to embark…
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Hotel Review: Padma Ubud Resort – Tranquil Zen Hideaway
Welcome to my first hotel review on this blog! ✨ The perfect zen getaway in Bali may not always be a bamboo bungalow exposed to the wilderness, nor an outdoor net bed overlooking the mountains. Yes, both options are picturesque definition of zen; but in a tropical country like Indonesia, there’s a lot of mosquitoes…
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5 Balinese Foods to Try in Bali
1. Babi Guling Dobil Location: Nusa Dua I have written about how GOOD this is before, and now I’d really like to emphasize how this is the 🔥b e s t🔥 bigul (short for baBI GULing (suckling pig)– cause we locals love to ✨abbreviate✨ everything) and why you have to try it at least once.…
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4 Days in Secluded Tropical Paradise Derawan, Indonesia
It’s been ~years~ since my last visit to Indonesia. Before Covid hits, I had the chance to explore the beauty of Derawan Islands. I wanted to visit this place because I thought it’s a hidden gem with beautiful clear blue water. So I gathered 3 of my friends and we started planning. Now that Covid…
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Bali Trip – Places to Visit on a Quick Getaway
A few months ago, I finally had the chance to visit my family in Indonesia and attended the most enchanting & beautiful by-the-sea wedding in Bali. It was the first time after 2++ years I last visited Bali, but I only had 3 days to spend in Bali. Yes, I had to schedule it well.…