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My backpack checklist
Travel
February 24, 2026

My backpack checklist

When 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…

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Top 7 Southeast Asian Countries for Solo Travelers
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June 25, 2025

Top 7 Southeast Asian Countries for Solo Travelers

I 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…

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Where have I been, 2 years travel recap, and my dream
PersonalTravel
November 21, 2024

Where have I been, 2 years travel recap, and my dream

Hello 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…

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5 Southeast Asia Countries Backpacking Itinerary for 12 Days
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December 5, 2023

5 Southeast Asia Countries Backpacking Itinerary for 12 Days

I 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…

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How Indonesians Can Enter Taiwan Without a Visa, but with a Travel Authorization Certificate
TaiwanTravel
November 2, 2023

How Indonesians Can Enter Taiwan Without a Visa, but with a Travel Authorization Certificate

If 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…

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I Moved to Bali in Mid 2022
IndonesiaTravel
September 21, 2022

I Moved to Bali in Mid 2022

In 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…

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5 Capsule Hotel I’ve Tried and Recommend in Japan
JapanTravel
January 22, 2020

5 Capsule Hotel I’ve Tried and Recommend in Japan

Capsule 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…

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How to Choose the Right Airbnb for You?
Travel
November 5, 2019

How 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…

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5 Unforgettable Europe Destinations
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February 10, 2019

5 Unforgettable Europe Destinations

I’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….

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Jakarta: Introduction
IndonesiaPhotographyTravel
March 25, 2018

Jakarta: Introduction

I 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…

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Where Did I Travel In 2017?
Travel
March 4, 2018

Where 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….

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Free Postcard from South Korea and Japan
Travel
October 21, 2017

Free Postcard from South Korea and Japan

Right 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…

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