Sumba on 35mm
This is a review to the unique 35mm Adox Color Implosion and Revolog Kolor 200 films I used during my trip to Sumba island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Fujica SLR x Agfa Vista Plus 200 at Ria Rio Reservoir Park
Ria Rio – happiness from the water. That is just my personal perception while looking for the meaning of Ria Rio reservoir’s name. ‘Ria’ in Indonesian language literally means ‘being happy’ … Continue reading
An artsy getaway at Hotel Tugu Lombok
The three Gili Islands on the northern side of Lombok may be more popular, but there is actually much more to explore in Lombok. If you are looking for a … Continue reading
Museum Taman Prasasti Jakarta on 35mm
It was a sudden decision to drive my car from downtown Jakarta to Museum Taman Prasasti in Tanah Abang area, Central Jakarta. Maybe it is a part of our interest … Continue reading
Ultimate Sunday Brunch at Ji Terrace by the SEA
Back to my latest visit to Bali, I got an opportunity to try the Sunday Brunch at Ji Terrace by the SEA in Canggu. Well, I never had any complain while … Continue reading
Lombok and Gili Meno on 35mm
This year’s birthday trip we had was around Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara. Gili Meno and the northern side of Lombok were the two regions we visited. Just like my trip … Continue reading
Visiting Labuan Cermin, the Two-Layer Lake in East Kalimantan
I finally wrote this post about Labuan Cermin lake three months after the trip. As I wrote before at my story about the trip Biduk-biduk in Berau, East Kalimantan, this … Continue reading
The New Face of Kalijodo on 35mm
Kalijodo in the northern side of Jakarta was not only a red-light district area, but also a dense slum. People used to say that wives would always worry if they … Continue reading
Traditional Fabric Hunting in Indonesia
Most people plan their holiday to do their hobbies. Some of them are taking beautiful photographs, while others are doing culinary hunting or souvenir hunting. Visiting so many regions in … Continue reading
Postcards from Biduk-biduk
“Let’s go to Labuan Cermin, sometime in the near future,” Indah asked me couple months ago, maybe by the end of last year. Labuan Cermin is more popular than Biduk-biduk, … Continue reading
The charming Danau Biru of Tangerang
As a Jakarta resident, I always confused if someone asked me any place she/he can visit to have a scenic view in Jakarta or not too far from Jakarta. But … Continue reading
From 2017 Balinese Nyepi Day
Do the stargazing and astrophotography. Those are the words I always said whenever people asked me what we can do during Nyepi or the Balinese seclusion day in Bali. But … Continue reading
Revisiting Tegal Wangi beach in Bali with 35mm film
Have I told you that Tegal Wangi beach of Jimbaran is my most favorite beach in Bali? I always astonished by Tegal Wangi and its surroundings. The white sands, golden … Continue reading
Home of Ondel-ondel in Jakarta
Amidst the unstoppable development in Jakarta, there is a small area near Pasar Gaplok (Gaplok Market) at Kramat Pulo in Central Jakarta that is home to ondel-ondel, the icon of … Continue reading
One with Nature at Portibi Farms
Some people may say that we can’t go back to nature during a short getaway while living in Jakarta. Because we might have to go a little bit outside of … Continue reading
5 local foods to try in Bali
Indonesia is blessed with various kinds of traditional cuisine. Wherever you are, you can expect to find unique yet delicious local dishes to try, including in Bali. The characteristic of … Continue reading
Recalling love through sunrise in Borobudur
Travel brings power and love back into your life. Years ago, I read that quotation by the Persian Poet Jalal ad-din Muhammad Rumi. These words are known all over the world, and they brought to mind my love of the Borobudur temple, the famous tourist landmark in Central Java.
Mangrove PIK – A green escape in North Jakarta
An ecotourism excursion might not be something you thought of when making plans to explore the capital city of Indonesia. Located 17 kilometer from Soekarno-International airport, you can consider this … Continue reading
Witnessing the #WonderfulEclipse in Ternate
The god of the underworld, Batara Kala, is swallowing the sun and the moon. As he is also known as the god of time and destruction, he made the sun and … Continue reading
5 Destinations to Mend Your Broken Heart in Indonesia
Forget that February is the month of love. If you are one of those people who have recently walked out on a heartbreaking relationship and are looking for some quiet … Continue reading
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