• Four Days and Three Nights in Gothenburg

    On the last week of December 2017, we had an unplanned trip to Gothenburg. It was a simultaneous one which needed less than a week to prepare. This is new as usually we plan a trip way too far from the D day 😅. We were previously uncertain about having a trip for the year →

  • Daftar Wajib Kunjung Perth

    Mengaku meninggalkan sebelah hatinya di kota paling terisolasi di dunia: Perth, saya baru sadar bahwa saya justru sangat jarang menulis apapun (kecuali ini) tentang Perth. Keinginan untuk menulis ini mendadak muncul setelah beberapa kawan meminta rekomendasi tempat-tempat menarik di Perth karena akan mengunjunginya dalam waktu dekat (dan membuat saya iri berat!). Jadi, keirian itu saya →

  • What to Expect When Visiting Bali as Local Tourist

    Its massive tourism creates a sense that Bali somehow belongs to international tourist. At least that’s what I feel every time I come to Bali. I’m not discussing right or wrong here, I’m just saying that as a local tourist, I feel like Bali treats me differently (sometimes). There are some reasons behind it I →

  • Kali Ketiga Melancong Ke Pulau Pinang

    Sejak akhir 2015 lalu, terhitung sudah tiga kali saya mengunjungi Pulau Pinang (Penang), negara bagian di semenanjung barat laut Malaysia. Awalnya sekadar mengikuti suami yang melakukan penelitian di kota ini. Tapi lambat laun, saya pun mulai menyukai Penang dan menganggapnya sebagai rumah singgah yang kesekian (mana-mana dianggap rumah pokoknya, dasar nomaden! 😆😆). Salah satu hal yang →

  • Visiting Singapore in a Tight Budget

    There’s a lot of things to do in Singapore actually. But, in the most expensive city in the world, things often come with the price (literally) 😅. So, if you want to visit Singapore in a friendly budget, here are some tips and recommended spots you can visit for free based on my personal experiences →