A pair of big round eyeballs are staring at mine with a curly mane accentuating the creature’s fierce face. Standing on its hind legs, with…
Istanbul, A Prologue
Crisp winter air caresses my face, a delightful sensory sensation after a 14-hour flight escaping the tropical humidity. The sun has just started to peek…
Raw Beauty of Papandayan
Living in a place with the highest number of historically active volcanoes in the world (as per USGS), most Indonesians (except for those living in…
Petra the Magnificent – Part 2
Petra draws 1.1 million visitors a year. Roughly 80% never make it past the Royal Tombs. That’s not a criticism — the Siq alone justifies…
Petra the Magnificent – Part 1
Most people think Petra is a photo. Walk through a canyon, see a carved facade, take the picture, leave. That is the most expensive misunderstanding…
A Change of Heart about Semarang
Picture this: you’re planning a Java itinerary. You’ve booked Yogyakarta for the temples, penciled in Bromo for the volcano, and everyone you ask gives the…