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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Weekly Photo Challenge: WRONG

  Just another construction site? Nope. This was Ground Zero, taken in Summer 2010. A lot of lives were lost in this very same spot due to a terrorist act: … Continue reading

August 11, 2012 · 3 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: GROWTH

The growth of the huge trees led to the destruction of the temples in Ta Phrom, Cambodia — some things just stand stronger than others!

August 4, 2012 · 3 Comments

Oh Borobudur!

Before embarking on this trip to Java, I did a little research on the main attractions of Jakarta and Jogja. Being world heritage sites, Prambanan and Borobudur were instantly on … Continue reading

August 1, 2012 · 9 Comments

The World of Kraton

It was early morning in the chaotic city of Jogja when Dwi picked us up from the hotel to go to the Kraton Complex. Dwi was the driver assigned to … Continue reading

July 20, 2012 · 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: DREAMING

A short boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu, Manukan Island serves as a perfect place to unwind. At the back of the touristy area of the island, the beach is … Continue reading

July 14, 2012 · 6 Comments

Welcome to Jogja!

I was eager to leave the comforts of Jakarta knowing that Yogyakarta would be a much better place — more exotic food, more fantastic scenery, and more amazing people. Unlike … Continue reading

July 13, 2012 · 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: MOVEMENT

Look to your right, then to your left – crossing the street in Ho Chi Minh City is never a dull moment!

July 7, 2012 · 6 Comments

Jakarta and Its Macet

I knew about the macet. I should’ve listened when people told stories about how horrible it is — but I didn’t. You can’t blame me, though. Coming from a city … Continue reading

July 3, 2012 · 8 Comments

A Stopover in KL: Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park

Connecting Aquaria KLCC and  Suria KLCC is a wide, brightly-lit pedestrian underpass. Suria KLCC is a mall located below the Petronas Twin Towers. In fact, when you’re inside the mall, … Continue reading

June 27, 2012 · 6 Comments

A Stopover in KL: Aquaria KLCC

Kuala Lumpur. I’m not sure why I’m head over heels in love with this place. This is one of those cities I can consider myself living in for a long … Continue reading

June 24, 2012 · 1 Comment

This Little Family Tradition

A few years back, we started a little family tradition of travelling together every year. It was 2008 when it all began — my mom and I went to Kuala … Continue reading

June 23, 2012 · 6 Comments

I love KL!

It’s been exactly four years ago since the first time I went out of the country. The destination? Kuala Lumpur. Even though it has been three years since I last … Continue reading

April 30, 2012 · 4 Comments

Corregidor Day Trip

Thanks to the PTAA Travel and Tours Expo last February, my family and I were able to get hold of a package to Corregidor Island at a discount. I am … Continue reading

March 18, 2012 · Leave a comment