TravelFebruary 24, 2026My backpack checklistWhen I first started backpacking in 2024, it started when I went on a hike at Mount Merbabu. Two days, one night camping. I was not sure whether I’m gonna…→
CambodiaIndonesiaLaos+5June 25, 2025Top 7 Southeast Asian Countries for Solo TravelersI am from Indonesia, and I have been solo traveling for almost 10 years now. I still remember the very first country I traveled to alone; it was Denmark. I…→
PersonalTravelNovember 21, 2024Where have I been, 2 years travel recap, and my dreamHello again, my neglected blog. Has it been a year? Or more? I’ve lost count. I’ve finally logged back into this little, dusty travel blog of mine, and you deserve…→
CambodiaLaosMalaysia+3December 5, 20235 Southeast Asia Countries Backpacking Itinerary for 12 DaysI finally did it! I solo traveled around Southeast Asia for 12 days only with my 45L backpack (and another small backpack). When I was younger, I always wondered how…→
TaiwanTravelNovember 2, 2023How Indonesians Can Enter Taiwan Without a Visa, but with a Travel Authorization CertificateIf you’re an Indonesian citizen like me, and planning to visit Taiwan, now you don’t have to apply for a visa anymore! Taiwan offers a convenient and efficient online process…→
IndonesiaTravelSeptember 21, 2022I Moved to Bali in Mid 2022In 27 May 2022, I moved to Bali. After spending one year in the mountain, I decided that it’s time for a new adventure. Now, I’ve been in Bali for…→
JapanTravelJanuary 22, 20205 Capsule Hotel I’ve Tried and Recommend in JapanCapsule hotel is very common in Japan due to the expensive price of land, and Japanese people are very efficient in using their spaces. In the span of three trips…→
TravelNovember 5, 2019How to Choose the Right Airbnb for You?One thing for sure that I’m grateful about nowadays technology is Airbnb, another alternative for tourists to book accommodation. Since 2016, I’ve been staying at 13 different Airbnb hosts and…→
AustriaDenmarkHungary+3February 10, 20195 Unforgettable Europe DestinationsI’m presenting you this 5 unforgettable Europe destination because 2018 is a very dry travel season for me. I didn’t go as much as when I was based in Switzerland….→
IndonesiaPhotographyTravelMarch 25, 2018Jakarta: IntroductionI want to talk about my beloved hometown, Jakarta. Been having this love-hate relationship with Jakarta. I hate the traffic, I hate the pollution, I hate how everyone’s rushing everything like…→
TravelMarch 4, 2018Where Did I Travel In 2017?Basically, this is a Michelle’s 2017 travel in summary. I created so many memories in 2017 I still feel it’s such a surreal thing I went to four new countries….→
TravelOctober 21, 2017Free Postcard from South Korea and JapanRight now, I’m in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and apparently I’m going to South Korea and Japan (as I’m typing this)!!! I will be traveling to those two countries for the…→