Travel with your heart and it'll take you to places you've never been before
I find it interesting after over 3 decades of travelling the world, my travels now branch out towards some really interesting perspectives. Travelling to me isn’t just about seeing beautiful places. As a matter of fact, learning new things, meeting new people, exploring new realities and letting them inspire me meant a lot more to me. FACT Do you know…
Here’s an interesting fact: Do you know that in the Minangkabau tradition, women have the upper hand and have ownership in ancestral properties and rice fields? The ownership of houses and other properties are traditionally passed from mother to daughter. This has been the practice for centuries and is purely because of the matrilineal society of the Minangkabau. The Minangkabau…
Lush tropical forests, golden sands and the dramatic South China Sea made Cherating an idyllic escapade for a weekend away or even a lengthy holiday. Merely 3 hours drive away from Kuala Lumpur, Cherating is the perfect destination to experience the true spirits of Malaysia. It is a lovely place filled with friendly people. Great vibes and ramshackle huts, a…
TACKLING THE LAND OF THE EXTREMES Mongolia is one of the world’s last undiscovered destinations dominated by sparsely populated steppes and semi desert. It is the perfect unplugged destination where you can experience wide open expanses of fenceless grassland, eternal blue skies, evenings strewn with countless stars, forests, deserts, crystal clear rivers and lakes and the warm hospitality of the…
PERTH, A CITY WITH GLORIOUS WEATHER AND GREAT OUTDOORS Perth, an isolated city, a hidden travel gem fuelled with sunshiny weather, friendly people, stunning beaches and thriving with art and cultural scene is a destination that should be on your bucket list. I first travelled to Perth in 1995. I have noticed tremendous changes throughout the years after countless visits until…
How old are you? While playing Uno, I asked a young teenage girl who runs a 2 bedrooms guesthouse in Hitugi, a village 6 hours trek from Sogokmo in Baliem Valley. She looked down and said she didn’t know. Then I asked Supenius if he knew his age. He didn’t either. I somehow guessed that Dortea is 15 and Supenius…
Kenaboi….Enlivened by pristine beauty of flora and faunaNever-ending crystal-clear river…And a healthy dose of wildlife surprisesBeing here has been a feast for my senses and soul, so soothing for my heart….Oh Kenaboi!Its beauty, unforgettable…. I woke-up one morning, unzipped my tent and was totally blown away by the stunning view of crystal clear river of Kenaboi. I sat down breathing…
Where your wildest adventure dreams do come true… To be greeted by the glorious sunrise over Baliem Valley silenced my words. I could feel the sun sending beam of light blessing me. I watched the clouds gently unfolding, revealing the beauty of its serrated mountains loomed in a distance. This part of Papua is unbelievably beautiful. It is blessed…
A pleasant surprise en route to Banyuwangi in East Java, to catch a sight of Mount Merapi and Ijen Crater partially blanketed by fluffy clouds, proudly displaying their peaks. These stratovolcanoes are quiet but active, located on the Ring Of Fire, in East Java, Indonesia. I count my lucky stars to have the chance to trek the Ijen Crater again,…
I count my lucky stars, having the opportunity to explore Banyuwangi in East Java, a trip sponsored by the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur (@kbrikualalumpur) and Citilink Indonesia. Banyuwangi is the perfect start for an authentic adventure to branch off the beaten path in East Java. The thrill of trekking smoking volcano, exploring and tasting the sour waters of sulphuric…