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Updated: July 30, 2022 – New Awakening of Nusantara Indonesia’s Future Capital The New Capital The lungs of Borneo, rich in natural resources, a city where the river flows, and home to the indigenous Dayak tribe. These are just a few things we know East Kalimantan for. A province in Indonesia that could soon become …
Updated: July 30, 2022 – The Spectacular Lake Toba The Flight Flying for 2 hours from Jakarta, squeezed into an economy-class seat between an apprentice sumo wrestler and a man whose personal beliefs forbid bathing—I am so lucky to be below 60 kg and have my mask on, finally the plane landed in Medan. And …
Updated: June 10, 2024 – Aceh The New Dawn Battle of Aceh Aceh The New Dawn is the most controversial province in the eyes of the media. It is also one province that had made the Dutch colonial government reaching to a near stage of bankruptcy; during the Aceh War (1873 – 1904). This is because of …
Updated: March 25, 2022 – The Unpredictable Krakatoa A Disruptive Call As I was admiring the remnants of the erupted Mount Krakatoa from Kalianda, mainland South of Sumatra, and taking photos with my phone, an incoming call disrupted the atmosphere. ‘Doc, I am afraid flights will not be available until Monday morning. Because they fully …
Updated: March 22, 2022 – Indonesia’s Best Kept Secret Karimunjawa Island Best Kept Secret Are you a disciple of depth in a shallow world? Because most importantly, Indonesia’s best kept secret—Karimunjawa Island has it all. Meanwhile, as I stared across the sunny horizon, my short weekend getaway mood felt the air as I thought about …
Updated: March 30, 2022 – The Cosy Cottage in Bandung Bandung Vintage Feel As I walked through to the cosy tropical garden with its lovely vintage feel, my glorious feeling is coming. It’s been days that my creative writing has been stalled. I need inspiration energy. I was excited not only to be visiting ‘Rumah …
Updated: March 14, 2022 – My Banten Getaway Remember, Labor Day is your day. A day to unwind, reflect, recharge, refresh, refocus and restore your energy. For me, going for a retreat with my loved one’s makes me feel good. Therefore, this boosts my ‘happy hormones’ (serotonin and endorphins). Taking a step back and looking …
