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photo credits to @julian_cheong

During my first visit to Borobudur, I was thrilled with the magnificent aura that surrounded by the oldest temple and it gives peaceful feeling to the visitor. In my second visit, after a hectic year for me, I managed to found my inner peace at there. The aura definitely did not fade!

This is my second time here to Borobudur and yet I am still enthusiastic to visit. It almost feel like when I was there, I would be able to find my inner peace and forget about the worries that I have. My first visit to Borobudur last year was spectacular. This is one of the destinations that I am looking forward on this trip! During the last trip, it was easier to take picture and with lesser crowd, but for this time, we went on a public holiday. It was super hard for us to capture a satisfied one. Thank god I have my pro photographer @julian_cheong who managed to take some nice shots for me even in this circumstances haha.

It's absolutely amazing, worth every penny. To see all the splendor of the largest Buddhist in the world we were transported from our hotel at 4am. Very early but worth it. It took us about 45 minutes to arrive and the sunrise happened at about 5:25 in the morning.

Garuda Indonesia : 6D5N Flight to Medan & Lake Toba! ( North Sumatra )

Glad to fly again with Garuda Indonesia this year to a new destination in Indonesia, Medan. I adore Garuda Indonesia not only because they received ‘World's Best Airline Cabin Staff’ in 2016 (third consecutive year ) , but also awarded as 5-Star Airline by Skytrax. They're the 7th airline in the world to earn this prestigious award.

I'm excited to be invited to take the first flight flying to Medan with another three lovely bloggers - Brianna, Liting & Mongchin. We were gathered in Changi Airport early in the morning as there were a warm-welcomed opening event - ‘World’s Best Cabin Crew’ dancing by Garuda Indonesia.

Komodo Island & The Secret Pink Beach

The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard. It’s also a creature of legend, looking, as it does, a lot like the planet’s last dinosaur left stranded in a small pocket of islands in the Indian Ocean. Stories abound of the dragons’ attacks on those who have visited their isolated home over the years.We flew from Bali - Denpasar Airport to Labuanbajo on Flores. 

A two day one night tour will get you to Komodo and Rinca, as well as stopping at some other islands on the way for snorkelling and beach activities. Our tour organised by Travel Sparks . 

Travel to Mount Bromo, East Java Indonesia is so FUN!

I've been invited to Mount Bromo twice in a month from Ministry of Tourism Indonesia and I know the reason why they want me to be there after the visits. Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, sits in the middle of a vast plain called the "Sea of Sand". If you like to go for an adventurous trip to see the nature, Mount Bromo is definitely a Great choice!

I woke up at 2 am, washed up and stepped outside into the cool darkness. Our jeeps were there ready for us parking outside of our resort. Temperature dropped close to freezing and I started to regret that I didn't bring a proper jacket to fight the cold. Got into our jeeps and it took us around 30 minutes to reach at the parking area after twisting and turning in the dark, we were on foot from there.

The walk to the lookout point took 15 to 20 minutes. A crowd of tourists and their guides had arrived for sunrise.

Top 5 Must Visit Places in Indonesia + WIN a 3D2N trip to Komodo Island

Follow me to explore Indonesia.

Photo credits to @marischkaprue

Indonesia - The largely volcanic nature of the islands has created tall cloud-swept mountains swathed in the green of rice terraces or rainforest, dropping to blindingly bright beaches and vivid blue seas, the backdrop for Southeast Asia’s biggest wilderness areas and wildlife sanctuaries. All of this provides an endless resource for adventurous trekking, surfing, scuba diving, or just lounging by a pool in a five-star resort.

Indonesia being diverse and wide with 17,000 islands, you may be sure to find everything to your fancy but there are a few must visit places here that you should know about. I have explored some of the places in Indonesia and I would like to share my Top 5 Must visit and favourite places in Indonesia.

East Java, Indonesia : Hidden gem of South East Asia

My forever quote : Never stop exploring!

I'm glad that I've embarked on this journey to East Java, Indonesia. A trip in collaboration with Garuda Indonesia, Nuffnang Singapore & Ministry of Tourism Indonesia. Thanks to all of you who made it happen!

Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It’s is known for its beaches, volcanoes and jungles sheltering elephants, tigers and Komodo dragons.