If you have been following my story about my passport mishap incident, then you would know that my sister and I unexpectedly ended up celebrating our Eid holiday in Kei Kecil Island. Not many Indonesians have visited this island, especially if you are not the adventurous type who likes exploring the far eastern part of…
Kei island trip is an impulsive trip resulted from my stupidity. Our family was supposed to go to Singapore and Johor Bahru for Lebaran holiday. After holiday, I was supposed to go to China for a business meeting (see my post about China trip). I was not thinking properly when I submitted my passport for…
This article is a continuation of a previous article of what to see and do in Kyoto – Part 1 which you can read here. Fushimi Inari Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of orange torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind…
Kyoto resonates deeply with both history enthusiasts and those seeking the cultural heart of Japan and due to this, it becomes one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Kansai region. Kyoto Has a rich history as it served as Japan’s capital and the emperor’s residence from 794 until 1868. This long history is…
Takayama, a city in central Gifu Prefecture, is a popular sightseeing area where the ancient townscape of old Japan is preserved. Many people visit from all around the world to see Sanmachi Street, where the oldest building dating from the Edo period stands, and the magnificent Takayama Festival that takes place every spring and autumn….
Nestled deep in the mountainous valleys of Gifu prefecture, Shirakawago’s unique townscape in recent times has become a popular adventure destination for those looking to uncover a different side of Japan. Its meticulously maintained thatched-roof houses are worlds away from the concrete and steel skyscrapers of Tokyo, and its lush green surrounds are a great…
Osaka, Japan’s second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa. Before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved with the reign of each new emperor, Naniwa was once Japan’s capital city, the first one ever known.cIn…
Let’s be children again… Magic place where you can do and be what you want 🙂 Universal Studios Japan has been going strong since 2001 and it’s been expanded multiple times since its first inauguration. They say to check out every single ride and attraction, you will need at least three days. However many of…
Seeing cherry blossom in Japan has always been on my bucket list. So I have bought the ticket to Osaka a year last year during AIR ASIA Big Sale. I didn’t buy airlines ticket in Garuda Travel fair like my previous trip because I already knew Garuda will not discount ticket for peak period like cherry…
We stayed at Villa Morinda in East Sumba. We have stayed in a beach location in West Sumba, so I wanted a change of scenery and stayed in a hilly landscape instead. The view from our balcony is stunning, you can see a beautiful rolling hills of East Sumba. Villa Morinda also has a nice…
