Visiting my sister in France has become an annual tradition for my family. Since she settled there with her husband and baby, our holidays have been a wonderful mix of family time and exploring Europe together. However, coming from a country with a weaker passport, our trips always begin with the same challenge: applying for…
The year is wrapping up! While some are hustling to meet year-end goals, others are easing into the season, eagerly anticipating the holidays. For me, the year-end break is a cherished time—it’s when my family’s schedules finally align. While summer used to be our go-to, my son’s university calendar abroad has shifted our focus to…
Those days where you can turn off your phone and rely on a good paper map to go places have long gone. Nowadays mobile phone and a good internet connection is a basic need every traveller needs. You need to access apps such as google map, metro map, currency converter, weather forecast etc to make…
Coming from an archipelago country like Indonesia, one of the biggest perks of traveling in Europe is this:you don’t always need to fly. You can move from one country to another by train — easily, comfortably, and often faster than you think. Over the years, train travel has become our favourite mode of transport in…
I can’t believe how fast time flies and we are soon reaching end of year. How is everybody’s planning on how to end the year? If you are going for holiday soon, here’s our tips on how to pack for your upcoming holiday 😉 1. If you fly, don’t check in what you are going…
Let’s face it: long-haul flights in economy class aren’t exactly luxurious. But for most of us, especially those who prefer to spend money on experiences or travel frequently for work, flying economy is a reality. And with business class fares now soaring to triple (or more!) the cost of economy tickets, maximizing your comfort and…
For those of us who call tropical countries home, the idea of winter—where temperatures dip below anything we’re used to—can feel both exciting and intimidating. After all, we don’t naturally have wardrobes full of winter gear! Whether you’re visiting a winter wonderland in Europe, chasing the Northern Lights, or exploring snowy mountains, dressing appropriately for…
Schengen Visa is the most popular visa which travellers apply for and unlike UK Visa which you can only use to visit countries in the British territory, Schengen Visa allows you access to visit all the countries within EU and some countries outside EU but has Schengen arrangement like Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. Knowing which…
I am a big fan of essential oil and have been one for the longest time. If you have not heard about essential oils, they are basically plant extracts. They’re made by steaming or pressing various parts of a plant (flowers, bark, leaves or fruit) to capture the compounds that produce fragrance. It can take…
With pandemic coming to an end (finger cross), travelling is coming back with full force. We have witnessed a chaotic summer in Heathrow airport and many major airports in Europe such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt. As Indonesian, we have our own challenges on top of navigating chaotic airports, which is securing our visa to enter the…
