tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32643400960959173102024-03-14T01:07:37.760+07:00TandinsTandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-68498446561546870522022-06-26T03:39:00.004+07:002022-06-26T03:39:38.809+07:00A Journey to Dubai<p style="text-align: center;"><i>Hey you, how are you?</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>It's been a while since I tell you a story about my journey.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Uncertainty has never been easy.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>It's okay not to be okay (:</i></p><p>My inner circle has started to seek a new opportunity somewhere else, meanwhile I felt unworthy to even try. But, as you might already knew from my last article, I have my own goals now and I have been working hard on it. All those restless nights, all those ups and downs. I feel tired yet I feel validated at the same time. It's not easy to keep up with everything I've put aside for the past 4 years. I believe everyone walking in their own timezone, but it doesn't mean we can just accept it. It feels strange, I feel the rush to be ambitious. All thanks to my support systems, you know who you are.</p><p>Sometimes I feel frustrated if I compare myself with someone's achievements, because we don't always put the same effort. Nothing came easy in life, means others experienced it too. During the struggle, I found articles written by my senior from college, he maintains a website named The Tiny Wisdom, he shared his works in all his social media so whenever I encountered it I find peace. This article: <a href="https://www.thetinywisdom.com/post/the-brick-walls-are-not-there-to-stop-you">The Brick Walls Are Not There To Stop You</a> really blown my mind. I opened another perspective to how I perceive life thanks to this article.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>27.</b></h4><p>Few days ago, June 23, I turned 27. I did self-retrospective, nothing much came out of it. The biggest achievement that I have accomplished within the past 12 months only that I managed to get out of my family house. I'm now based in Dubai, a progressive and ambitious city in Middle East. Dubai was never in my plan, and yet I find myself enjoying life here. My 26yo self would not believe it. But here I am. I managed to get offers from 2 companies -- one from Berlin, which I still can't believe it myself. My friend projected that I'll probably get offer after 1 year trial but the things happened so fast. Now I can say things like "effort won't betray the result".</p><p>With this new page, I would like to write a progressive story of my life. I want to improve personally, professionally, and spiritually. There are a lot of things that I have to deal with, and I hope everything will be resolved one by one. Actually, I have to believe in myself that I'm going to resolve it one at time. Please, wish me luck. My old self would share about my next goal recklessly, but now I will keep it for myself and will share to you about the learnings next year, LOL.</p><span><!--more--></span><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>Dubai.</b></h4><p>I didn't think that much before I decided to relocate. I thought it will be the same just like traveling somewhere by yourself. It was indeed the same feeling, because I was still thinking that I can always go back home when things go hard. Now things are different, I have to stand on my own. I have to be responsible of my present and my future. It's been only 7 months, yet I learned so many things! I can say that it is indeed a life changing. I met various people here, with their own personality and experience, and thankfully I can always get to know something new every time.</p><p>Here, I also experienced romance. Not a smooth ride, but I'm aware of the possible reasons behind meeting these people. God really knows the best. Sometimes I felt ashamed of my old pray, but now I know better cause I know what I really need in my life. Need, not want. Who knows that Dubai will teach me about life?</p><p><br /></p><p>I am happy that I get to share these things with you guys, I'm not sure if you're there or not -- but yeah thanks again for staying. I hope I can always keep in touch with this blog😂</p><p><br /></p><p>See you around.</p>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-6240625285174635832021-04-04T12:13:00.005+07:002021-10-19T10:49:26.526+07:00Personal Goal<p>Back in 2020, I list down what I want to do in 2021. Writing an article at least once a week is one of it. But, you know, sometimes laziness is taking over your mind. Now, here I am in April 2021, have a shifted mindset. Let me tell you what I have been through...</p><p>Last year, when it all started, I mean when I started to question what I'm supposed to do, one of my senior, told me that I need to list down my goals within a specific period. Ok, I listed down several points for one year period. I achieved some of that, and some of it is no. I did't take the advice seriously.</p><p>I started to watch all the butlers to filled up my year-end holiday schedule. One of the guest was Park Jin Young. He is the CEO of JYP Entertainment. He shared that, we should have answered these questions:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>What I want to be? <u> </u></li><li>What I live for? <u> </u></li></ol><div><br /></div><div>Now, that I think of it, one of my friend asked me "What is the reason that you get up in the morning?". I realized that I was still in blurry state. I don't know what I want to be, let alone how I can do better.</div><div><br /></div><div>I, my self, can't answer that blank right away. After one month, I joined Clubhouse. So many high income created a room and shared some insight. One of them shared that:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Make goals starting from short-term, like 6 month goal or 1 year goal.</li><li>Break it down using SMART pattern. <b>S</b>pecific, <b>M</b>easurable, <b>A</b>chievable, <b>R</b>ealistic, and <b>T</b>imely.</li></ol><div>I've known this pattern to shape my OKR goal in my company organization, yet I don't really implement this in my real life situations. I use this instrument to help me achieve the two questions.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Is that it?</div><div><br /></div><div>No.</div><div><br /></div><div>Even tho you put it in a way that it may seem achievable and realistic, you have to make the effort. You are not in a fairytale when everything can easily be happened with magic ✨.</div><div><br /></div><div>I started to think that everything can't work like I expect them to be. Something is wrong. I re-organize how I perceive life. Now, I have my answers (for those 2 questions). I haven't received anything significantly, but I can feel the positive vibes within me and I also can feel the energy to be a better person each day. If you have not, then take a time to self-reflect, or let the time prepare you for it like I did.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't let others define who you are. Grab the opportunity while you can. I used to think that everyone is honest, now I don't let my guard down and realize that everyone has their own goal. In short sentence, they have hidden intention behind their action.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers 🍺</div><p></p>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-3901948568298537492020-12-20T13:29:00.000+07:002020-12-20T13:29:24.938+07:00Traveling to Busan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykWd07PTS9OWgmvmE_raSl1-4z_3Fl5ExHVAAAHnR8b0Jub7LTEEDqOtgFoqunClTh0ep9PJTRmfDTNBdbmgZApc3w7-D7-c59gFxKQn7RUDZT8FjZwgyJHl1PdeSd6wIWWVxYTJnU4WL/s1050/kr3-song.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykWd07PTS9OWgmvmE_raSl1-4z_3Fl5ExHVAAAHnR8b0Jub7LTEEDqOtgFoqunClTh0ep9PJTRmfDTNBdbmgZApc3w7-D7-c59gFxKQn7RUDZT8FjZwgyJHl1PdeSd6wIWWVxYTJnU4WL/s16000/kr3-song.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Indonesia doesn't have a high speed train yet, so I want to try a high speed train in South Korea. I was inspired by "Train to Busan", so here I go to Busan for a day trip from Seoul. It's a 2 hours trip, so I booked a business class seat for Busan, and I booked an economy class seat for Seoul. My train should be departed by 6:30 AM, and I almost miss the train.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>I have prepared myself for this high speed train experience. So, there are two types: ticket and pass. A ticket is for single trip (or one way) and pass is something you can use multiple times (can be round trip). I booked my ticket on Korail website. Previously I tried their site (or app?) on mobile phone, but they don't have seat selection page for english, but you can choose korean version to select seat.</p><p>I selected a ticket for Seoul Station to Busan Station using business class seat on 6:30AM. The seat map was 1-2. I chose a single seat, so I won't be interrupted with other passenger. The business class provide extra leg room, unlimited mineral water (you can take it on vending machine), and snacks. It costs around 84k KRW.</p><p>For going back to Seoul, I contemplated should I leave early or late. But then, I selected a ticket for Busan Station to Seoul Station using economy class seat on 8:00PM. The seat map was 2-2. I chose the window seat. The economy class provide enough leg room (the website stated that the seat is crafted for local average body length), and there is no snacks provided, but there will be vending machine for beverage. It costs around 60k KRW.</p><p>On the information page, it stated that we should print this e-ticket and show it to the staff on the station. I asked to my friend, is it really necessary to print it out? She said, no. Nowadays, Korean prefer digital to paper, but since the official site says so it's okay to have backup.</p><div align="center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f09jJzRGhco" width="725"></iframe></div><p>D-day.</p><p>I set an alarm for 5:00AM, 5:30AM, 5:45AM, 6:00AM, and 6:10AM. I woke up between 5:45AM to 6:00AM. My adrenaline rushed. I brushed my teeth and wash my face, then I packed all my "make up" to my backpack. I wore a mask with hair tied up.</p><p>I don't know what to expect, since in Indonesia, we need to pass through the security check. Here, I didn't see any security check. I just went right away to the platform. As I remember from Running Man (again), the train here will be on-time. So I have to standby at least 15mins before the train arrived. I managed to come 10mins prior to departure, since Seoul Station is only 1 station away from Myeongdong Station.</p><p>Once I board the train, I suddenly remembered "Train to Busan", what if... My departure date was not-so-long after the Halloween celebration, I kind of afraid that Korail will have an event with zombies. But luckily no, once the train is departing a waitress came out and give snacks directly to the passengers.</p><p>I took a nap, of course. After that, I wear make up around 30mins prior to arrival. I almost mistook "Ulsan" as "Busan". I drop off from the train, and ask once again to the cleaning service guy there. He said "Busan" while pointing out the train, so I board the train again. I ask one of the woman passenger if this is not Busan again to make sure. And thank god, it was Ulsan.</p><p>Finally arrived in Busan! Since in Seoul, I only use MRT to commute, here I want to use the public bus! I watched Sarah Ayu's IG story beforehand and she said that the bus driver is kind of like "speed", so I prepare myself for that. Just stay seated immediately once you board the bus. Since Busan road is fairly vacant, so the driver can speed up.</p><p>Busan was much colder than Seoul, or is it because of the wind? I have my itinerary prepared as always, but I kind of try to go out of the box, but instead turns into a disaster. I took the wrong bus, and my schedule for the day is messed up.</p><p>I went to Gukje Market. I forgot what I want to eat due to the previous unexpected situation, so I ended up at a tteokboki food stall. It was very different with Gwangjang Market. From there, I should go to Yongdusan, but I re-routed to Songdo Beach due to the entrance road is a bit intimidating.</p><p>In Songdo Beach, I sip my all-time-favourite Hazelnut Signature Chocolate from Starbucks. After that, I walk along the coastline to the Songdo sky cruise. I want to go on sky cruise in Hong Kong, but the situation is not conducive, so I decided to go on a sky cruise here in Songdo.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIwxogr7Ka8XLujRXPTMU_SyWSEKJGqjhxsgDjiitxccjFHIMr0-W8SmUFQaBMhtz0GjnW57CxJdd2dlTPL6VvUHRX47z5vS087DwC_SzEVeGob6UFuqJFuEf14Ty7ukpiHadh4QoxTk1/s1050/kr3-song3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIwxogr7Ka8XLujRXPTMU_SyWSEKJGqjhxsgDjiitxccjFHIMr0-W8SmUFQaBMhtz0GjnW57CxJdd2dlTPL6VvUHRX47z5vS087DwC_SzEVeGob6UFuqJFuEf14Ty7ukpiHadh4QoxTk1/s16000/kr3-song3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I wanted to go on a single trip for a cheaper price but since the staff can't tell me the destination point so yeah I buy the round trip ticket. I ended up at a Jurassic Park. LOL. So many dinosaurs there. Actually, it is a park with walking track. But I'm too lazy to walk, so I just sit around the station.<p></p><p>When I went to the station for my cable car ride back to Songdo Beach, there is a queue for standard cable car, meanwhile there is no queue for sky cruise. What's the difference? Sky cruise has transparent floor, so you can look out the sea below you. Once I walk past the queue, I can feel the ahjusshi's eyes are all on me LOL. I like the sky cruise, the songdo beach looks cyrstal clear.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMsVLApJWkI4ejGk4WhxQF-_3kXy5R2YcLMlCELvWf6vfKnSyWuv31YS7Za9NPFbje8STY9aBN49_45koN16QK7FtAYBBV8L4T6gEMPc0ikd3sz2H9722Qe3lhpWVgjRe7GeYXS0p82v/s1050/kr-song4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMsVLApJWkI4ejGk4WhxQF-_3kXy5R2YcLMlCELvWf6vfKnSyWuv31YS7Za9NPFbje8STY9aBN49_45koN16QK7FtAYBBV8L4T6gEMPc0ikd3sz2H9722Qe3lhpWVgjRe7GeYXS0p82v/s16000/kr-song4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>From here, I went to Gamcheon Village with taxi. The taxi fare is more affordable than Seoul. Here, I tried Seollongtang, but not like it very much. It was bland for me, I need some MSG 😂. The neighborhood is very lovely. All I like about South Korea is cleanliness. The Gamcehon Village is also drain up my energy. So I decided to go to the next destination, Haeundae Beach.</p><p>How to pronounce it? It's Hae-un-dae, not ha-eun-dae ya. I spell it wrong and the bus driver can't help me. Oh! Here in Busan, the public bus may not have an alphabetic bus stop LCD. And it will be hard to count the bus stop if there's no passenger board in or drop off the bus. I almost miss my stop, but before it happened I asked a kind ahjumma that seat at the back of me. She understood me 🥺so I can finally drop off from the bus and went to Haeundae Beach by the MRT.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivep-eNaSJoIj-koZjl7LpC7S4jOI-JPbve2R5eRiUBZ2Rrvzgimy7ohbldM_jqkxXCIbzSPz9GTi_7Hy_ou48PG4dgadRWxNij0Tjcj3vxr1bDGI-0e_QMtOIaN8xwP-IKOiZf896VvNp/s1050/kr3-hae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivep-eNaSJoIj-koZjl7LpC7S4jOI-JPbve2R5eRiUBZ2Rrvzgimy7ohbldM_jqkxXCIbzSPz9GTi_7Hy_ou48PG4dgadRWxNij0Tjcj3vxr1bDGI-0e_QMtOIaN8xwP-IKOiZf896VvNp/s16000/kr3-hae.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I took a mandatory photograph here in the beach, then I looked up for grilled clams! The seafood price is quite high (around 45k KRW), so I asked if they accept visa card (how to pronounce: bi-ja- ka-deu). I ordered a grilled clams only, but somehow they gave me another platter (but of course with the grilled clams). I don't know if this is common or not, but the owner assigned an ahjumma to help me grill the seafood. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkZsk50_Tmn-VzvDtMTfQMV7AVB2Q9gVwEGoLTholaTengjpe89FUF_7u9FoWHRrz1caCx3wEWjgfj_66rGR20_vubAJ9i_E57zao11HhI5j7IWosPAK_M9OKJAsMFs1cg1MS54xDCAYZ/s1050/kr3-snail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkZsk50_Tmn-VzvDtMTfQMV7AVB2Q9gVwEGoLTholaTengjpe89FUF_7u9FoWHRrz1caCx3wEWjgfj_66rGR20_vubAJ9i_E57zao11HhI5j7IWosPAK_M9OKJAsMFs1cg1MS54xDCAYZ/s16000/kr3-snail.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Now I lost myself, I don't know for sure what I want to share to you. Let me check my to-do list.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Korail Bullet Train ✅</li><li>Public bus ✅</li><li>Sky cruise ✅</li><li>Seafood ✅</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>I think that's all for my one day trip to Busan. I love Busan! Now, I have another bucket list for seafood in Busan:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Snow crab</li><li>Milmyeon</li><li>Eonyang bulgogi</li><li>Dongnae pajeon</li></ol>...and some said that Gijang Market is cheaper than Jagalchi Market. Check out my Busan vlog!</div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CtfOEJYtmy8" width="725"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" target="_blank">IG Highlight Story</a> for "South Korea"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT28hXJETxGFDDZ0rpvZ4DgxztxIDcbOHe1z6R9ump1YMpYz80j-8e3W2XMDIeDSqQE8HXp53UtrrFqWIK7jbwEInP0Ql2ztM3UGgZjNbEvPj3PoZGVtwAFwLjjpTYNV0bXDZ7_bxfSWb/s1920/page0+5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT28hXJETxGFDDZ0rpvZ4DgxztxIDcbOHe1z6R9ump1YMpYz80j-8e3W2XMDIeDSqQE8HXp53UtrrFqWIK7jbwEInP0Ql2ztM3UGgZjNbEvPj3PoZGVtwAFwLjjpTYNV0bXDZ7_bxfSWb/w640-h360/page0+5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><p></p>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0Busan, South Korea35.1795543 129.07564166.869320463821154 93.919391600000012 63.489788136178845 164.2318916tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-79802959454352855322020-12-18T20:41:00.001+07:002020-12-19T01:51:31.820+07:00Traveling to Seoul Tourist Spot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj47P4fdErfMz9GsMA2J4M4rCgwUPgXszaBUXVyJYl92MbRTDWOUTwq9iNBZGyx7YnROZBCv3HMijwDFpGCdHf0VgMP3F6xOPCmFnnWyPrVNcczZBiPD26pXGUZlBjGtnUUcBpGF_4476e/s1050/kr2-head.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj47P4fdErfMz9GsMA2J4M4rCgwUPgXszaBUXVyJYl92MbRTDWOUTwq9iNBZGyx7YnROZBCv3HMijwDFpGCdHf0VgMP3F6xOPCmFnnWyPrVNcczZBiPD26pXGUZlBjGtnUUcBpGF_4476e/s16000/kr2-head.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">As I told my friend that I will go solo traveling to South Korea, few of them told me about unpleasant stories. I also watch the unpleasant experience shared in youtube channel. But, I want to keep my mind open, and just avoid the unnecessary interaction. Turns out, locals are lovely and helpful. Now, I'm going to tell you about tourist spot that I visited during my trip. So many tourists came by, so I think "why not?". Let's begin my story as a tourist in Daehan Minguk...</p><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nG7I8bdxAG9oLJszeaJbofMftmhUs0G2OxIPMPInciKZoBtaw7eMNZQOLvoDBJsf-f92ZkP6wkdCh7GMt06iMawu6L517WPpFLjYXzjrtlykiex0gsnDxq8mgnjb26E1wNca48vmwzIy/s1050/kr2-sejong.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nG7I8bdxAG9oLJszeaJbofMftmhUs0G2OxIPMPInciKZoBtaw7eMNZQOLvoDBJsf-f92ZkP6wkdCh7GMt06iMawu6L517WPpFLjYXzjrtlykiex0gsnDxq8mgnjb26E1wNca48vmwzIy/s16000/kr2-sejong.jpg" /></a></div><p><b>Statue of King Sejong.</b></p><p>Lee Min Ho is one of my favorite actor and on his "City Hunter" K-Drama, one of the scene took place at King Sejong Statue. It was very magnificent, so I decided not to miss the landmark. The statue was so big and there's Gwanghwamun Gate at the back, with picturesque hill too! I went there using MRT, and the exit stairs was soo long and steep. Not far from there, there is also statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin.</p><p>MRT route: Myeongdong - Dongdaemun Stadium, move to line 5, Dongdaemun Stadium - Gwanghwamun. (1,250 KRW)</p><p>I don't know why, but I admire the plaza. It's located in between skyscrapper with lovely hill at the background. Feels like history and modern world is combined. When I stand in the middle, it feels surreal to finally arrives in Seoul, South Korea. Cheers, to more capital city in the world! 🍺</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lBaAn-83q5upxK8nmI_C8RAUGesBCAdWIiLkmuiladcn6uUra0p04ygjV9owPTht3x3LdvGfo2UoCKVbtTJmfNqnIzSiz-j0eKa5pD-Xrto7WQOjWwwVeCpsC0eSVMcsKIHiKEY-fCbK/s1050/kr2-sunshin.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lBaAn-83q5upxK8nmI_C8RAUGesBCAdWIiLkmuiladcn6uUra0p04ygjV9owPTht3x3LdvGfo2UoCKVbtTJmfNqnIzSiz-j0eKa5pD-Xrto7WQOjWwwVeCpsC0eSVMcsKIHiKEY-fCbK/s16000/kr2-sunshin.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Important words to know:<br /></p><ol><li>u-hwe-jeon means right</li><li>uen-jog means left</li></ol><div>Ah, I encountered a problem when I exit at one of the station. But, a nice ahjusshi help to solve my problem. So the problem was I can't exit the MRT gate, but then he just solved it by tapping the card from the entrance side so I can walk out safely. After that, he talked to me in korean, I felt like he was explaining that the error is oftenly occured, so I don't have to worry about it. But again, I'm lost in translation...I don't know for sure what he was talking about.</div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJWp4fv9PDb8ZtC6aC6pLMQiyEDze_nP2MS381WoS2x6gSL_mtJHyIN_6dNjviyYfOsgVibuonqrVzD7TWAgKvUDEwj-LR-7u0q8HH6yKwpjpJUS4XD3cguoVrxRW2rdFWnvNHB4yu8-y/s1050/kr2-hg2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJWp4fv9PDb8ZtC6aC6pLMQiyEDze_nP2MS381WoS2x6gSL_mtJHyIN_6dNjviyYfOsgVibuonqrVzD7TWAgKvUDEwj-LR-7u0q8HH6yKwpjpJUS4XD3cguoVrxRW2rdFWnvNHB4yu8-y/s16000/kr2-hg2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Han Gang Park</b></p><p>I always wanted to visit the Yeouido Park on Sunday morning, and here I come! Just use exit 4, it's an escalator instead of stairs, but you need to wait for the traffic light to cross the road. But if you prefer stairs, use exit 3.</p><p>MRT route: Gwanghwamun - Yeouinaru, take exit 4</p><p>Once I get there, there is a convenience store that is crowded with local. They boil their ramyeon! So, I enter that shop, so many ramyeon choices. I don't know what to choose, so I just choose anything randomly. The cashier woman, was a lovely ahjumma. She asked me something in korean, but since I don't know what she said, she ask her fellow staff to help me boil the ramyeon. The ahjumma is lovely, but the younger staff is rather convenient. She help me without having a little chat or smile, just do her job. I can't find the seat at the convenience store dining area, so I just bring my ramyeon, my hot ramyeon to some bench near the river. My lovely sunday not-so-morning picnic, by han gang.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacO2BX8vMmLjWghIykINKOsYIAUzehfXHaxLFpP5peIgX2jAf3lqGSPn2uAKgF5owdEKG2Dk81x0A_JaNuuDUBv1S7bA6Lq1OjzPIgVmM-ms5wL3gRMTxasm6JCUrrNu7fJ8LXx-9R3sW/s1050/kr2-hg.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacO2BX8vMmLjWghIykINKOsYIAUzehfXHaxLFpP5peIgX2jAf3lqGSPn2uAKgF5owdEKG2Dk81x0A_JaNuuDUBv1S7bA6Lq1OjzPIgVmM-ms5wL3gRMTxasm6JCUrrNu7fJ8LXx-9R3sW/s16000/kr2-hg.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>So many local do their morning exercise here like jogging, dog-walking, cycling, or just walking by their children. Maybe, next time I should consider to jogging here? Hahahaha, I wish.</p><p>I wanted to go on the river cruise ride, but I came a bit late. They had their second ride on the afternoon, but I won't wait till then. Just staying on the bench, feels the autumn breeze is very relaxing. Many couple has their picnic mat by the park. So...let's just move on to the next itinerary 😊.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3tQtwCFdR56sreGWXsb-X6zNGyQbc2Q8OltxLbvhVxjRSYugPEurjEHgtmzJ-nxyGoBji4kEaz4O3UdcIlLMzPwXv7hZNsKo6rov1rsqttw50eSI-21R4P_7XbNf8FTpDGXe7HGDLQp1/s1050/kr2-buk.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3tQtwCFdR56sreGWXsb-X6zNGyQbc2Q8OltxLbvhVxjRSYugPEurjEHgtmzJ-nxyGoBji4kEaz4O3UdcIlLMzPwXv7hZNsKo6rov1rsqttw50eSI-21R4P_7XbNf8FTpDGXe7HGDLQp1/s16000/kr2-buk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Bukchon Hanok Village</b></p><p>If you happened to use the MRT and get off at Anguk Station Exit 2, just walk. Actually, there's a public bus. But it was very crowded, just like Transjakarta T11... I was waited for the bus arrival, but then the bus came in very crowded, but the people who waited with me, still try their best to fit in. If you take a walk, it's just as lovely. The neighborhood is lovely, and the morning air was very refreshing.</p><p>I came to Bukchon for my sweet escape session.</p><p>Why sweet escape? I just want to have a proper photograph for my solo trip this time. I might not have second chance to visit Daehan Minguk, so let's take it. For referral, you can use the link <a href="https://www.sweetescape.com/en/referral/V87NJ">here</a>. Since I'm a first timer, and no one in my inner circle has used their service, I don't know what to expect. So, they have two duration type, 1 hour and 2 hours session. Since I'm alone, I'm okay with 1 hour. It's cheaper anyway. You can wait for a discount on several holiday, or just scroll through Traveloka points page.</p><p>Let's begin with "Seoul" and "1 hour session". Then, they will ask for time slot and place. As long as I can remember, I can't choose the photographer so the app will select the photographer automatically. Not long after, the photographer will reach you out via their in-app message room. Here, you can communicate with the photographer all the expectation you had.</p><p>Last time, I got Nathan. He is a local. I told him that I want to go either Bukchon or Gyeongbokgung. Then he told me, that Gyeongbokgung might be crowded due to a ceremony that day. He also told me the best hour to visit Bukchon. I was contemplating whether I should use hanbok or not, but since the hour he suggested is very early around 9AM, the hanbok rental shop is not opened yet (most open by 10AM). But, I prefer less tourist to hanbok, so he help me to reschedule our session to 9AM. He also share the naver map link for our meeting point.</p><p>On D-Day, he was very helpful. He played a music from his mobile phone so I can get better mood for the session. Since we finished our session early (only around 30mins -- if I'm not mistaken), he said that we could go to Gyeongbokgung as my initial request. He asked if it's okay if we're going there by taxi to save time. I agreed.</p><p><br /></p><div align="center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nn6yyJujC9E" width="725"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPheFwC5K_gM3r1Ln3cZ_d3JJQxtCOxMGa8jT3q9BN-_tI-OI_fgXHmepN_fXYNcc8W1a3eOAE-LoW9MUPCJg5CsGt6XtT8AiPxZaJRUjc9nAHXylO9kGWQMrc9QQVhrqXZ3N3FDp7cAM/s1050/kr2-gy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPheFwC5K_gM3r1Ln3cZ_d3JJQxtCOxMGa8jT3q9BN-_tI-OI_fgXHmepN_fXYNcc8W1a3eOAE-LoW9MUPCJg5CsGt6XtT8AiPxZaJRUjc9nAHXylO9kGWQMrc9QQVhrqXZ3N3FDp7cAM/s16000/kr2-gy.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Gyeongbokgung Palace</b></p><p>Then we got in Gyeongbokgung in no time, only 5 mins taxi ride (but costs around 3,500-5,000 KRW, at that time I thought it was cheap, but when I re-think it is expensive). For entrance fee, if you wear a hanbok, that would be free. But since we don't wear any, it costs us around 2,000 KRW.</p><p>Gyeongbokgung is very magnificent. It's crowded too. Nathan moves very fast, I'm getting tired. LOL. I keep thinking when our session will end. I just want to sit down. I was in no mood to smile anymore. He realized that my step become slower than before, then he told me that our session will end in 5 mins, but it's okay he will still take my photograph there but we need to move fast. He is sooo kind. At that time, I actually considering "no it's okay, we should end our session here", but my greedy side said it out loud "okay, thank you". He said that he never went to 2 spots for 1 hour session. So, my case is special.</p><p>He lead the path, to the big yellow tree. That's where we parted. I didn't escort him back to the exit gate, I just sat there on the bench, continue my breakfast (re: onigiri from Bukchon convenient store). He told me that the photos will be available soon on the app, so I will download the photos directly. Once our session ended, I realized never ever once I ask him to show the photos on the site...so it's kind of gambling whether the photos will came out nice or not, LOL.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrz65rPqssjK7CoDDUPvivKHRbt19Zbp85k7FeyHgyF0jCntbRVlPE8sbKJuOPHdRsrf85n457DZERNFJQ7AZLjoCp6_iD6kAGV19cH-nbs2S6bRAlzzPMFi8S-9MZsVucZqDp2PAimP72/s1050/kr2-eve.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrz65rPqssjK7CoDDUPvivKHRbt19Zbp85k7FeyHgyF0jCntbRVlPE8sbKJuOPHdRsrf85n457DZERNFJQ7AZLjoCp6_iD6kAGV19cH-nbs2S6bRAlzzPMFi8S-9MZsVucZqDp2PAimP72/s16000/kr2-eve.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Everland</b></p><p>There is two famous theme park, Lotte and Everland. But, running man is frequently visit Everland during their initial episodes, so I want to visit it too! Even tho, I don't really like adrenaline rides, I think I can visit their zoo. LOL. I went there for sight seeing only, what a waste of money. Really. But not really. It feels magical, to see that iconic big tree in the plaza.</p><p>I booked a voucher from Klook. I also buy the shuttle transfer round trip from Klook. All the information is given in detail in their app. I just need to wait around Myeongdong Station. Yes, so many tour has their meeting point in Hongdae, Myeongdong, and Dongdaemun.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPgsk4D9id13iHdN_j7br03YocwNmNdTBfNfG1VCL-lKVDsr-k3Hs6O88GFtm6zKRqtnLkaWkLZAabgVFsyra9_pXC8NEMVxxmcqFRgEZbbO7K9LP44pSCs4qH-Lu7tK5HNo2B__Q13FK/s1050/kr2-eve2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPgsk4D9id13iHdN_j7br03YocwNmNdTBfNfG1VCL-lKVDsr-k3Hs6O88GFtm6zKRqtnLkaWkLZAabgVFsyra9_pXC8NEMVxxmcqFRgEZbbO7K9LP44pSCs4qH-Lu7tK5HNo2B__Q13FK/s16000/kr2-eve2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I want to take nice pics here in Everland, but their four season garden is in maintenance, preparation for winter...so sad. But, don't worry, the autumn trees looks very beautiful.</p><p>I ate 2 snacks here, and I really love their honey chicken skewer. I also stand in queue for 30 mins, my feet is almost gave up, but I saw a couple of grandpa and grandma standing still without complaint.</p><p><br /></p><div align="center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WFEQaeNKj-k" width="725"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHQglz2coRZzzC2bOhupyEtdrj_QQqzmnm-2KfhGeJ5cXuFgT1jpqO2TlYm29n1BqnTMKrfiFNwL10AJPoft6ILXy8H74TVG03UHZX4kZo5MMMYnXI3TpMDUJ0w5Z_dxTznvSkVwaqPWa/s1050/kr2-gar.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHQglz2coRZzzC2bOhupyEtdrj_QQqzmnm-2KfhGeJ5cXuFgT1jpqO2TlYm29n1BqnTMKrfiFNwL10AJPoft6ILXy8H74TVG03UHZX4kZo5MMMYnXI3TpMDUJ0w5Z_dxTznvSkVwaqPWa/s16000/kr2-gar.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Garden of Morning Calm</b></p><p>Actually, I never knew about this garden before. But, when I browse tour for nami island, I found that most of the full day tour consists of option of Garden Morning Calm and Gapyeong Rail Bike. I'm not interested in cycling, so I chose this Garden. I reserve a seat for the full day tour from Ktourstory via TripAdvisor. I found out that there's several major travel company, and Ktourstory is one of them.</p><p>Before the trip, they created a Whatsapp group. I chose pick up from Myeongdong, ofc. When I wait, a bunch of people is piling up by the pedestrian walk. They also wait for the tour, but with different route. So at least there were 3 routes, the tour leader will shout it out loud or call your phone number if no immediate response. My tour leader spoke in Korean, English, and Chinese. She also very kind, she gave me a menstrual pad (it was emergency...).</p><div align="center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k2mqSgGi3BY" width="725"></iframe></div><p>The first stop is Garden of Morning Calm, during the trip the leader said that we better took off our coat and jacket, to maintain our body temperature lower. She told us that it would be a bit freezing there. She also mentioned that this was a K-drama shooting spot for Love in the Moonlight. Ah~ I didn't see it coming.</p><p>Once we arrived, she told us (re: woman solo traveler) to make a group. One of them reach me out in Bahasa, LOL. She said "Yunita" is obviously an Indonesian name... Baiklah. Her name is Merry, she is a doctor. She flew to South Korea for work. So, during the trip dr. Merry will help to take photograph of me. Yeay!</p><p>I love garden of morning calm, it is very calming. I should have come alone, so I can take my time here. The flowers are really beautiful. It is very cold too! Unfortunately, I didn't wear something nice, so the photographs turns out not-so-aesthetic.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIfw4BcVV7eOKoKCjbUV9vtqJ9QYASzzu0zmnJbn5Z7rVo_0fUC3LJ6KXN_5Nrd0KOhi9n1rBsKtNYd89fi2RBea28m-kWohpAavkdgjsMkQr5GfuddhMJ2_zeMb4H8VWSBM2KNWymSFi/s1050/kr2-nami.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIfw4BcVV7eOKoKCjbUV9vtqJ9QYASzzu0zmnJbn5Z7rVo_0fUC3LJ6KXN_5Nrd0KOhi9n1rBsKtNYd89fi2RBea28m-kWohpAavkdgjsMkQr5GfuddhMJ2_zeMb4H8VWSBM2KNWymSFi/s16000/kr2-nami.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Nami Island</b></p><p>Next is Nami Island. My mom really want to visit this island since Winter Sonata aired. I went there based on her recommendation. Every my friends who visited South Korea for trip, they would likely to go here. To reach out the island, you can go by ferry or flying fox. I want to try flying fox, but it is freezing. So, here I go with ferry boat.</p><p>The tour leader mentioned that we have to be back in the bus by X PM (I forgot specifically) since we need to go to Petite France. But, we can go there by taxi if we want to take longer time in Nami Island.</p><p>Nami Island, again I want to visit this island by myself so I can take time much longer and explore all the spots. I saw a group of peacock there, so lovely. I also find the popular statue of Winter Sonata. I think I will be back to enjoy some picnic, not feeling rushed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdlG3i4jKnlNRnAaSqd3L-J1nH0mdwYiKxTIwsh3XjcPBrFXvEpM6jNJ_3XCsOvfUBiLxNI72-4wDqh7vQAjiOqRA4bsvsgAzDz0IWYaaI33FN94uCU0NHEnZT-QWLA6ZxExGV650HAZD/s1050/kr2-nami2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdlG3i4jKnlNRnAaSqd3L-J1nH0mdwYiKxTIwsh3XjcPBrFXvEpM6jNJ_3XCsOvfUBiLxNI72-4wDqh7vQAjiOqRA4bsvsgAzDz0IWYaaI33FN94uCU0NHEnZT-QWLA6ZxExGV650HAZD/s16000/kr2-nami2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Actually, it is not really rushed, but since I can walk fast, it feels that I'm being rushed. Haha. I think I should have enjoy a relaxing afternoon cycle there, but it was raining.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcnHHfpQmhNivi5MVq8AoEhYDracEQmG7I53Q3EKN-8VKv1uS8Lg0IBp5lOhWaCxw_YKWA2i0PSFUHXBL-ElO44jLPohENhRzfbONoJWeNSR_WQjOuP7Yl1HBsCvtazBmp9JlQoCBQAyO/s1050/kr2-fr.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcnHHfpQmhNivi5MVq8AoEhYDracEQmG7I53Q3EKN-8VKv1uS8Lg0IBp5lOhWaCxw_YKWA2i0PSFUHXBL-ElO44jLPohENhRzfbONoJWeNSR_WQjOuP7Yl1HBsCvtazBmp9JlQoCBQAyO/s16000/kr2-fr.jpg" /></a></div><p><b>Petite France</b></p><p>Again, I knew this from Running Man. Oh, I'm such a fans. It was a shame, that the rain is pouring down. the stairs is small and steep. I enjoy some snacks nearby, but the local cat was soooo hungry. They hunt down tourist snacks ☹️. But at least I'm happy that I can visit this place and see it by my own eye, feels surreal.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrdsf1X20RO40cG-SlO5_hplqjYy61eQRDHNPRM9lPF6Oj6ipGXWBJ5PkzQSW6gr_yG1omaFkxqnV9JMPSUhpj1otxr6Zvn_aPRt20QDXam8pXtRWNUAwVLI6eTd156ZNUWDCohre0DjA/s1050/kr2-nam.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrdsf1X20RO40cG-SlO5_hplqjYy61eQRDHNPRM9lPF6Oj6ipGXWBJ5PkzQSW6gr_yG1omaFkxqnV9JMPSUhpj1otxr6Zvn_aPRt20QDXam8pXtRWNUAwVLI6eTd156ZNUWDCohre0DjA/s16000/kr2-nam.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Namsan Tower</b></p><p>This is a must visit place since Boys Before Flower in 2009. Namsan always welcome me whenever I get back to the acommodation. Yes, if you use MRT, you will be directed to get off by Myeongdong Station exit 3. It's within walking distance from my accommodation. I always said that "Ah, namsan is very near, will go there tomorrow". Until my last night, I reluctant to go there. So, in the morning of my last day, I went there.</p><p>I get up early, around 8AM I'm ready to go. I left my luggage at the living room, so here I go to Namsan tower. It feels like going to the neighborhood park. Actually, I never went past the road, so it was kind of surprising that there is so much place to eat in the area (two nights earlier, I had dinner in McD...)</p><p>The maps shows that it will like 10 mins walking, but not for me. LOL. I need to exercise more... It is very exhausted, like walking in my maternal grandpa's hometown, Tretes. When I thought the struggle is come to an end, there is another stairs. Even tho, I already in the building, I followed a group of ahjusshi taking the stairs. They are so healthy. When I reach out the 3rd floor, I can hear the elevator bell...all this time, I can take the elevator...</p><div align="center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v6Z3-epACcs" width="725"></iframe></div><p>Actually, it is only the building to use the cable car so you can have a choice to go for a morning hike to Namsan tower. When I came, it was very foggy. I regret, why I didn't came last night when the sky is clear so I can see the tower from far away...</p><p>I was only strolling around the love locks and the souvenir shop, then I remember that I have flight. My friends was so surprised that I still manage to go to Namsan tower right before my flight back home. LOL, I didn't want to go home yet!!!</p><p>I went to the airport by the shuttle bus again. Yes, it's very near, cheap, and comfortable. The bus schedule is always on time, or within 5 mins late.</p><p>For my trip, I download two navigation apps from Kakao and Naver. I prefer to use Kakao due to its UI (user interface). I can read hangul, so I don't have problem to use it. But if you can't, better use Naver.</p><div><br /></div><div>I will be back with one day Busan trip story!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" target="_blank">IG Highlight Story</a> for "<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17873122915489626/" target="_blank">South Korea</a>"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT28hXJETxGFDDZ0rpvZ4DgxztxIDcbOHe1z6R9ump1YMpYz80j-8e3W2XMDIeDSqQE8HXp53UtrrFqWIK7jbwEInP0Ql2ztM3UGgZjNbEvPj3PoZGVtwAFwLjjpTYNV0bXDZ7_bxfSWb/s1920/page0+5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT28hXJETxGFDDZ0rpvZ4DgxztxIDcbOHe1z6R9ump1YMpYz80j-8e3W2XMDIeDSqQE8HXp53UtrrFqWIK7jbwEInP0Ql2ztM3UGgZjNbEvPj3PoZGVtwAFwLjjpTYNV0bXDZ7_bxfSWb/w640-h360/page0+5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0Seoul, South Korea37.566535 126.97796929.2563011638211563 91.8217192 65.876768836178854 162.13421920000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-69235635900491014802020-12-17T21:01:00.016+07:002020-12-20T12:54:47.029+07:00Traveling to Seoul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua_DIH1jmklc3bEKJYNYfJyLKvQfQ_eXEe_oEUXr-oqiaKjlOM8c0NLiZ6Gv3tmG6DYRGLOvY2aBOjZYbjIqo6pUhcfHNLNTthRTT60mdiJpabLNffpH6n7Hm5jez3CfEsmswcueL5cW2/s1050/kr-header.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua_DIH1jmklc3bEKJYNYfJyLKvQfQ_eXEe_oEUXr-oqiaKjlOM8c0NLiZ6Gv3tmG6DYRGLOvY2aBOjZYbjIqo6pUhcfHNLNTthRTT60mdiJpabLNffpH6n7Hm5jez3CfEsmswcueL5cW2/s16000/kr-header.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Travel to South Korea is one of my bucket list. I've been a Running Man fans, so I'm really curious. Actually I would like to go to Jeonju, Daegu, Jeju, and several other city, but money won't allow me yet. For this trip, I will mainly stay in Seoul and will go one day trip to Busan. Many people has been to South Korea, but I would like to share my story as well. Here is my solo traveling to South Korea diary...</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Disclaimer: This is a throwback story, I went to South Korea (or let's call it Daehan Minguk) in Autumn 2019.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZewl-4Tg90cRGB86NQxMpSdiMKzyPljjX0OfGi7o6gAnazO_MvSzCEWEnu42ODDAPJ6Rt4zKHdXHs73issUF0jKWzPp88xK8zLwEQa1zztW8fQyzKhHo3Z5roz4Nrxwb4UpUQHOyBuAO/s2048/IMG_1015.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZewl-4Tg90cRGB86NQxMpSdiMKzyPljjX0OfGi7o6gAnazO_MvSzCEWEnu42ODDAPJ6Rt4zKHdXHs73issUF0jKWzPp88xK8zLwEQa1zztW8fQyzKhHo3Z5roz4Nrxwb4UpUQHOyBuAO/w480-h640/IMG_1015.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>For flight, there will always be temptation to fly cheap with transit, or go fly not-so-cheap without transit. I go solo, and it would be boring to wait alone. Trust me, I've experienced delayed for more than 3 hours back then when <a href="https://tandins.blogspot.com/2020/11/traveling-to-phuket.html" target="_blank">Travel to Phuket</a> and it's not funny. When we do transit, there's a slight possibility that our next flight would get delayed. So, it's a big no for transit (unless, all flights will do transit).</p><p>The huge players in CGK - ICN route are Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, and Asiana Airlines. But back then the cheapest one was Asiana Airlines (after Traveloka Epic promo + Smart combo, obviously) for 6.8mio IDR.</p><div align="center"><iframe width="725" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QxHAxEzgF1E" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p>Next for accommodation, I would like to book a cheaper one. I knew that my schedule will be packed, so I'm not trying to look out for a luxury room. I found it on Airbnb. The room checklists:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Minimalist ✅</li><li>Have private bathroom ✅</li><li>No stairs ✅</li><li>Short walking distance to MRT Station ✅</li></ul><p></p><p>I'm so lucky that I found a room that has it all with affordable price (384k KRW). I book the room immediately, even tho I had problem, the Airbnb CS team was able to help me. Shout out to the Airbnb CS team, thumbs up! One of the benefit to book via Airbnb is that we can communicate with the host directly and pay the down payment (50%) first.</p><p>When there's flight, I need to think about the Airport Transport. Traveloka has the korean rail inventory, but the budget is not matched. So, I found out that their Shuttle Bus is quite cheap (with comfortable seat) and I can drop off directly at Myeong-dong, just across the street. Ah, I forgot to mention that my accommodation is in Myeong-dong, and it's nearby Myeong-dong Station Exit 4.</p><p>For SIM Card, it's quite easy. You can just buy it at the exit gate. Once you have your luggage scanned, there would be a convenience store, where you can buy T-Money (for public transportation -- I top up 29k KRW for a week), across the store, you will probably find a SIM Card counter. The process is quite different with Malaysia, in Seoul they will hand out all you need so it's a self service. They will give you the SIM Card, the pin (to help you take out the SIM Card), and the manual book. It's all set. Very convenience, with minimum verbal communication (since English is not their mother tongue). It will cost you around 38.5k KRW.</p><p>If you can't find where to buy the Shuttle Bus ticket (around 15k KRW), you can ask the Information Center staff. They will gladly give you direction. After that, you can board the bus safely. Some ahjussi (korean uncle) is ready to help your luggage. The journey took an hour, so you can sleep a while.</p><div><br /></div><div>Alright, are you in for a very long story?</div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UnUlBmCoUPc" width="725"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Let's begin with day 1. A friend of mine who have gone to Seoul said that the temperature would be like in a room with Air-conditioner switched on. So, I only bought what I think would make me feel warm. Here I go with a semi-crop-top hoodie. When the airport door opened, I immediately curse her in Bahasa (speak to myself) since I was so busy with my belonging. Once I get my hands free, I called her, and curse her again. LOL. It was said around 15 degree, in a weather app. Once I get there, it was around 12. I feel naked. I only wear a skinny jeans (suddenly remember that the staff said that the fabric is cool enough to wear in Jakarta). I also wore a thin socks! I tried to find "foot patch" as a substitute for a hot pack. But, in Olive Young, they only have cool foot patch... I was still in denial, like how come the foot patch is cool instead of hot? Since I can't find any other, I immediately sit in the cafe next door to wear the foot patch 🙃(I bought a hot tea as well, btw)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXTWaeB5AM1H-WvXrplIWuMOs8IUEPZM79pu9LMZK7UUFZ5TtWPKxKn1bGPRIn7MY1SFEEdcgHfC7ewWLk6UJqGZVBmVqRL0mILQLF7439Kdu3JpnIw5NiETSFRqgGAz6AJ_2Xt8I45bR/s1050/kr-gwangjang.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXTWaeB5AM1H-WvXrplIWuMOs8IUEPZM79pu9LMZK7UUFZ5TtWPKxKn1bGPRIn7MY1SFEEdcgHfC7ewWLk6UJqGZVBmVqRL0mILQLF7439Kdu3JpnIw5NiETSFRqgGAz6AJ_2Xt8I45bR/s16000/kr-gwangjang.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Gwangjang Market</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Then, I went to <span style="background-color: white;">Gwangjang </span><span style="background-color: white;">Market</span>!!! I did my research diligently, to find the <u>shortest distance of walking</u>. The route using MRT is <span style="background-color: white;"><span>Myeong-dong - Dongdaemun (line 4), move to line 5 for Dongdaemun - Jongno 5</span>. It will cost your T-Money around 1,250 KRW.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>So many people eat there, local too! I went there on Saturday, so it's packed. I stroll around find what I really want to eat for my breakfast. I choose a kimbab + tteokpoki stall. The imo (korean auntie, can be called ahjumma too), welcome me with "Annyeonghaseyo", and I'm ready to order directly but she immediately hand the menu book. Let's start with "Imooo~, kimbap wa tteokpoki hana chuseyo~" They served kimbap with sesame seed seasoning. The portion is huuuge. Like eating 1.5 ID's portion. I immediately eat the kimbap due to hunger, and it's quite surprising that the kimbap has wasabi inside, I was like tilting my head, making weird expression, and keep my head moving up and down due to the "unexpected". Of course, it was only for the first bite, since now I know what to expect LOL. Oh! And the Imo said that I have a pretty face 😊😊😊😊😊. Definitely will come back yaaa. Both Kimbap and Tteokpoki is KRW 3,000. Then I find Sikhye for KRW 1,000 and Ice cream Hotteok for KRW 3,000. Yes, it's KRW 10,000 for a meal in market. It was main course + dessert right? For restaurant you can eat for KRW 10,000 with free mineral water, but no dessert.</div><div><br /></div><div>A few days later, I re-visit Gwangjang again with an Indonesian doctor. whom I met during a tour trip. She was in for a new experience. Yeayyy! This time "Ahjumma~ San nakji hana chuseyo". Every "ahjumma" is very excited when I order with "hana chuseyo" 😂, they are so sweet and kind, making the ambiance of the shop is very lovely and lively. San-nakji costs KRW 15,000. I also tried bindae-tteok, but for me, it was delicious, and similar with fuyunghai. I also find a pack of dried persimmon here! I love dried persimmon, why we don't have it dried too here?</div><div><br /></div><div>I really love gwangjang market, because I feel welcomed after the imo compliment me :3, I want to go back to try "Yukhae".</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsugn8Yzmk5hgzpxtm5F9HbLwVltVLagSUlkTUcwxwphVNSXah1i22pMKcv7-1N-W8sqM_53M9EqYbPqaSQyATMWfy67hsji1AFEL_V7KLDJbxK1A57uyE69iHs51g5NLB-oKtBmRhZoJa/s1050/kr-myeongdong.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsugn8Yzmk5hgzpxtm5F9HbLwVltVLagSUlkTUcwxwphVNSXah1i22pMKcv7-1N-W8sqM_53M9EqYbPqaSQyATMWfy67hsji1AFEL_V7KLDJbxK1A57uyE69iHs51g5NLB-oKtBmRhZoJa/s16000/kr-myeongdong.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Myeongdong</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>It's very packed with tourist. Not only beauty products, they also have so many street snack. I love Myeongdong, I don't know why, but the ambiance makes me keep coming everyday! I love their affordable price as well. I love Mediheal, SPAO, and Stylenanda.</div><div><br /></div><div>For snack, I only try their cheese lobster. I also found the flower yoghurt (they have discounted price at night!). I also eat cherry blossom ice cream from Baskin Robbins. Not far from there, there is a complex of chinese restaurant. I managed to eat Jjajangmyeon. Once I enter the shop, the ahjumma gave me the menu book. It was weird. Only chinese character, no hangul..... But I think the ahjumma knew better that I can't read it. So she just say "this is jjajangmyeon" LOL. She caught me.</div><div><br /></div><div>I spend most of my time only strolling in Myeongdong. I don't know why, but I like it. It was very near home, so I can go back anytime. I only went window shopping, not shopping.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGHyHwa4d4ekRXnl9i3oZ_HRususthG14LjZAB3rPo0Zfo-gTd8FD885ZyEvhEpOfMadlQeSjPCOemwibr0Ct-VKiA44ojx2nKum8AC03pEjos5egtN-oo91yD1C9TgmiLz0-ikua26uw/s1050/kr-hongdae.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGHyHwa4d4ekRXnl9i3oZ_HRususthG14LjZAB3rPo0Zfo-gTd8FD885ZyEvhEpOfMadlQeSjPCOemwibr0Ct-VKiA44ojx2nKum8AC03pEjos5egtN-oo91yD1C9TgmiLz0-ikua26uw/s16000/kr-hongdae.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Hongdae</b></div><div><br /></div><div>It was very packed too! I found a small restaurant here where I enjoy Jeonju Bibimbap with Makgeolli. The shop is small but has 3 floors. I thought I will dine in 2nd floor, but no. The waiter ask me to go to the 3rd. Such an exercise before dinner.....</div><div><br /></div><div>The waiter gave me the menu book, I didn't intend to eat Jeonju Bibimbap, but there is nothing else that I knew. So here we go with Jeonju Bibimbap. The waiter was cute, he smiles from ear to ear and gave reaction when I order Makgeolli. I think he said "whoa, nice choice". I was kind of shy at the moment, but let's just keep going with "friendly" mode.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bibimbap is served with side dishes and 3 kind of kimchi. He told me that I can refill the kimchi. He also served a soup. I don't know what the soup is, but I like it more than miso soup. He kinds of gave me a gesture on how to eat the soup, but I almost mistook him LOL he panicked. He thought that I would pour the soup directly to my rice pot. What a cutie.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love jeounju bibimbap! I also like one kind of the served kimchi, so when I saw the other customer want to refill it, I also standup to follow her. But then, the waiter was waiting near the kimchi station. He kindly help me and ask if I like it. Yes, I love that kimchi, but I forgot to ask what was it!!! I'll definitely came back and ask what was the name of the kimchi.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was kind of shock when I drink Makgeolli. It was very sweet. But since the bottle is so huge (around 600ml) I asked if I can bring it home. I drank it with the bowl. It's unique, isn't it?</div><div><br /></div><div>After that, I stroll around to enjoy the live performance of the street dancer. But, the makgeolli hit me. I was feeling so sleepy, so I decided to just end the day.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRA9_sdjA3LSyZgGedBQBPBW5FKcRLY2Hn5khRp-_A0y_zAp-RJe_5HPWsmf-rEmBQf0RGodmy76T7i3p10L0zSR_9_kG_NUisSeViyX29Z3zEUEuEFQsQKIZVyKhsve6Ne26YHDmFQhSq/s1050/kr-apgujeong.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRA9_sdjA3LSyZgGedBQBPBW5FKcRLY2Hn5khRp-_A0y_zAp-RJe_5HPWsmf-rEmBQf0RGodmy76T7i3p10L0zSR_9_kG_NUisSeViyX29Z3zEUEuEFQsQKIZVyKhsve6Ne26YHDmFQhSq/s16000/kr-apgujeong.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Gangnam - Apgujeong</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Actually, I'm not sure if I was in Gangnam, Apgujeong or Sinsa. But there's a lot of aesthetic clinic by the side of the main road, and there's a lot of cute cafe by the secondary road. Most of the clothing shop you will find by the main road, including flagship store such as LINE and Kakao. In Apgujeong, don't forget to visit Dr. Jart+ flagship store!!! It was really cute for photographs.</div><div><br /></div><div>I met Syenne here, a junior from high school. We were having a dinner at a chinese restaurant. It was a buffet actually. Mala tang. Ah, for food, here is the important words to know:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. ...-Tang means something soup (for example: Samgyetang, Galbitang, Seollongtang)</div><div>2. Ddak means chicken</div><div>3. Gogi means beef</div><div>4. Galbi means rib</div><div>5. Mul means water</div><div>6. Bap means rice</div><div>7. ...-Myeon means noodle</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeR81GvSzGBdLavMBQ-Gkgdf1NIK4pfPlSsm08zWBcLnXyta5xynD_jNpc9z-0c95F0hZYjj1UPK-6N33ZdyBsOyY6nIEKiZYjPkqdDRJgDuPVhn4N8Ht0hmbwMKlH3ogwBeifOZRoQbx/s1050/kr-ttukseom.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeR81GvSzGBdLavMBQ-Gkgdf1NIK4pfPlSsm08zWBcLnXyta5xynD_jNpc9z-0c95F0hZYjj1UPK-6N33ZdyBsOyY6nIEKiZYjPkqdDRJgDuPVhn4N8Ht0hmbwMKlH3ogwBeifOZRoQbx/s16000/kr-ttukseom.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ttukseom</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I was very interested in Blue Bottle Coffee. I don't how I did my research, but I ended up in Ttukseom...only for a cup of mocha.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP50wP4ZFlpplXp2s1ZkYGvgO2wWCVxq645mBcwsqTYRhKIpKzovWwbMMXlT4uiNdhJQxCP4hJjAVIPJmiMXw3_GtpWpKniXBodNmhyphenhyphenvnV-alDRA6bWyJ2NhJ9_8AGDNOKPZ5GburldtMP/s1050/kr-itaewon.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP50wP4ZFlpplXp2s1ZkYGvgO2wWCVxq645mBcwsqTYRhKIpKzovWwbMMXlT4uiNdhJQxCP4hJjAVIPJmiMXw3_GtpWpKniXBodNmhyphenhyphenvnV-alDRA6bWyJ2NhJ9_8AGDNOKPZ5GburldtMP/s16000/kr-itaewon.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Itaewon</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I went there on a rainy afternoon. It was very foggy, so I can't clearly see what's in front of me. So I drop by a restaurant by the alley not far from the MRT exit. I wanted to order a bulgogi, but instead the ahjumma suggest to order the australian bulgogi set. It was upsetting. The set that she recommended is a bit pricey, and looks like the portion is small for me. But she said, the bulgogi that I was going to order is very big portion. Since I was hungry, I just agreed. The alley was small, but eye catching, clean, and feels romantic (?).</div><div><br /></div><div>I visit a LINE store here. It was filled by BT21. I thought, I won't go anywhere far away, so I just spend my KRW cash here...it was a bad decision. Don't do that ya.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0APIJY0D7JbDj76RUAvXUTiL4bJhO7ir-50xS1q6cTrSW6mZgkGLzlLIxNc3p8EPdoABJ-O7VrXSHvM3T8gCYjiwWQnojh4ctPzzG7H-FR_OxJfU_frCrVvwrepIYXxFSZ21Vc_QFsBDF/s1050/kr-insadong.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0APIJY0D7JbDj76RUAvXUTiL4bJhO7ir-50xS1q6cTrSW6mZgkGLzlLIxNc3p8EPdoABJ-O7VrXSHvM3T8gCYjiwWQnojh4ctPzzG7H-FR_OxJfU_frCrVvwrepIYXxFSZ21Vc_QFsBDF/s16000/kr-insadong.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Insa-dong</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I came here after Gyeongbokgung Palace, by walking! I was feeling so proud (more like stupid). It was very windy and a long way to go. But, I enjoy my chocolate drink here. After that, I found a poop bread just like that one I saw on Battle trip's episode.</div><div><br /></div><div>After a while, I stroll around Insa-dong. I found a noodle shop. It's small but packed with customers. I'm in, but I don't know what to eat. I just take a look at the pictures hanging by the wall, and decide to order Naengmyeon. I can read hangul, but not that fast to realize what I ordered. My order came a bit longer. When I take a sip, I was shocked. LOL. It's chilly. Then, I just realized.....that naengmyeon. Pyeongyang naengmyeon from Descendant of the sun, was a cold noodle.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was huge, and very long noodle. It was a very unique experience for me. I never had a big bowl of noodle, let alone with chewy noodle. It was hard to cut the noodle by your teeth, it was sliding right through your mouth. I was overwhelmed. I did my best not to choked up by noodle, or it will be very embarassing.</div><div><br /></div><div><p>Important words to know:</p><p></p><ul><li>An-nyeong-ha-se-yo means "Hello"</li><li>Gam-sa-ham-ni-da means "Thank you"</li><li>Sil-hye-ham-ni-da means "Excuse me" -> I think it's more effective than excuse me</li><li>I-ge (point out the food) ha-na chu-se-yo means "This one please" -> We tend to buy something that caught our eyes, right?</li><li>Geu-ge mwo-e-yo? means "What is that?" -> After that, you can just google what the local answers, they tend to answer it in simple word (direct word) since you're a foreigner anyway.</li><li>Hwa-jang-sil odi-eyo? means "Where is toilet?" -> They understand your emergency situation, LOL</li></ul><div>All set, you can survive for a week *applause*</div></div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sRCFppvQUkg" width="725"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>I will be back with Seoul Tourist Spot story!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" target="_blank">IG Highlight Story</a> for "<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17873122915489626/" target="_blank">South Korea</a>"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT28hXJETxGFDDZ0rpvZ4DgxztxIDcbOHe1z6R9ump1YMpYz80j-8e3W2XMDIeDSqQE8HXp53UtrrFqWIK7jbwEInP0Ql2ztM3UGgZjNbEvPj3PoZGVtwAFwLjjpTYNV0bXDZ7_bxfSWb/s1920/page0+5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT28hXJETxGFDDZ0rpvZ4DgxztxIDcbOHe1z6R9ump1YMpYz80j-8e3W2XMDIeDSqQE8HXp53UtrrFqWIK7jbwEInP0Ql2ztM3UGgZjNbEvPj3PoZGVtwAFwLjjpTYNV0bXDZ7_bxfSWb/w640-h360/page0+5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0Seoul, South Korea37.566535 126.97796929.2563011638211563 91.8217192 65.876768836178854 162.13421920000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-33251067691155378622020-11-29T09:00:00.006+07:002020-12-17T18:25:53.650+07:00Traveling to Bangkok<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOhuH1N7g1vpSeESzoYF2F2ApZwGNyD9BkOPWK9AJZRg5nxzs52NI3RxmlUPqHFv6mer64MKdx8qg-l570RIFFo2Mk1mjw9DkeAd_bbEk_E8b3H-km_yCf4YSYHV41QMLl3hNuJOwlWLQ/s1050/bkk_palace.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOhuH1N7g1vpSeESzoYF2F2ApZwGNyD9BkOPWK9AJZRg5nxzs52NI3RxmlUPqHFv6mer64MKdx8qg-l570RIFFo2Mk1mjw9DkeAd_bbEk_E8b3H-km_yCf4YSYHV41QMLl3hNuJOwlWLQ/s16000/bkk_palace.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now, let's stroll around Bangkok. Here in Bangkok, you have many transportation choice. But I prefer GrabRide or GetWin (now Gojek) to MRT or SkyTrain. My legs haven't recovered from the cramps I got in Ayutthaya :") Here we go.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>So I ride GrabCar to my accommodation, and luckily I can do early check-in. My hotel is located near Chao Phraya river, but quite a long ride from central mall. I don't know if it's central mall, but you can do mall hopping there. It's rather near the Asiatique. I love Asiatique. You can just chill with snacks and feel the night breeze by the river.</p><p>Prior my trip, I set another objective for Bangkok. I would love to visit:</p><p>1. Grand Palace</p><p>2. Asiatique</p><p>3. Thip Samai</p><p>4. Rambuttri Alley</p><p>I only set the list without further details. So next I look for "activity" to do in Bangkok. I found out about Nang Gin Kui. On their website, they said that they might not accept all the request. I put my best effort to write the letter. What I knew, in Nang Gin Kui they served various palace dish, and here we can have a chit chat with each other. So I reserved a seat! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qnOvYnG7ip5p2vRylSSaVnmejPP7nyxzivnEuvr4zSDl_wpWjOKXMnJ5vIk5UvjavRF76hr8q8AffjXiIzMHcWnFU0qQaa7d_l7TWGGPFuQsNPioNrcyC3_bnyGlUxCoPOQmTVny4EpD/s1050/bk_palace.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qnOvYnG7ip5p2vRylSSaVnmejPP7nyxzivnEuvr4zSDl_wpWjOKXMnJ5vIk5UvjavRF76hr8q8AffjXiIzMHcWnFU0qQaa7d_l7TWGGPFuQsNPioNrcyC3_bnyGlUxCoPOQmTVny4EpD/s16000/bk_palace.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Day 7.</p><p>Let me talk more about my stay. I chose a guesthouse too, but with an upgraded room. I got spacious room, fluffy bed, and nice toilet. I even get a small refrigerator! I knew that this is not really a guest house when I get to use elevator inside the building. Why I choose to stay here? Just because their room looks very adorable. Try search "House of Phraya Jasaen". Their receptionist is very helpful, altho the receptionist man walk inside the room with his shoes on! -_- But, it's okay, he just try to be very friendly and kindly explain about the room.</p><p>I took a rest for a while (I was quite sleepy due to the "leg training", right?). After some time, I feel hungry and decided to go to Rambuttri Alley. The alley is full of restaurant, I love the ambiance here. Many local clothing shop, and many food truck.</p><p>From there, I go to the Grand Palace. So, first, I need to wear long trousers. Many local seller, sell it on the entrance side. Secondly, the entrance ticket fee is very pricey! They did not even accept card, cash only. I'm in. I'm curious as hell about the beautiful exterior my friend has posted on their social media account.</p><p>This time, I have the opportunity to look at the exterior with my own eyes. They attach a mirror-like pieces to the wall! That's why it's so shiny and unique. Inside, you can have free mineral water to drink, with shared mugs. I didn't drink it of course, and my bad too that I didn't have my bottle.</p><p>Previously I retrieved an email from Nang Gin Kui about the relocation. But the new location is quite tricky, even a local don't know where it is. So yeah, it's take time to get there. Once I get there, it was lovely set! With the music too! The host told me that they change the concept. Since it's no longer Nang Gin Kui, it's just like other restaurant where you can order food.</p><p>I ask about changing the main ingredients, they served pork curry but instead, I ask for beef curry. They are so kind that they allow me to order beef curry. Since they are still in relocation stage, they don't have the card machine yet, but they accept PayPal. The ambiance is very lovely, I might come again with a partner in the future.</p><p>The husband, served as the "public relation". He had short conversation with the guests and frequently ask if I need something or how the food taste. It's really delicious! Really. Then he told me that even the neighbours didn't quite know about "Nang Gin Kui". They also open for sunset mocktail here.</p><p>He asked me how do I get back from there, and I said "there, my ride, I just need to order from this App" and he was quite surprised since he didn't know about Grab App yet. From there, I go to Asiatique!</p><p>Many people has posted about the Asiatique ferris wheel. Soon as I get there, the festivity ambiance hit me right away. I buy a scope of ice cream, then start the night stroll. They have a make up store, clothing store, and they also have snack market at the back yard!</p><p>I smell a very strange scent, turns out it was coming out from the crocodile body of one of the stall! I forgot for a while that you can find crocodile meat, scorpion skew, and other insect snack here... It was quite strong and crisp scent. I don't really like the scent.</p><p>What a busy day.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGMIyAO8GR01bquyfWvypCTiWyA0AOrJEESIBckM5TTsi8Q4aYpvnmoHgk8wLxVu6VHDK53Tpt7HsQdTdRSrCK05rRyMBwQvCIpeH_i5I0TTUOHoukAmGUUqhfmlMG53iU0ubtMLIU7Nj/s1050/bkk_unic.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGMIyAO8GR01bquyfWvypCTiWyA0AOrJEESIBckM5TTsi8Q4aYpvnmoHgk8wLxVu6VHDK53Tpt7HsQdTdRSrCK05rRyMBwQvCIpeH_i5I0TTUOHoukAmGUUqhfmlMG53iU0ubtMLIU7Nj/s16000/bkk_unic.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Day 8.</p><p>I found a cute cafe which served a unicorn art latte in Sretsis Parlour. I really want to visit the cafe. It's located inside a high-end shopping mall. The interior is very intriguing, they also have a unicorn head at the center of the shop. My main goal is to order that unicorn latte, but I also need to buy a mini cake as background. I found a nice cake, a birthday cake, actually. I asked the waiter if they have small version, but turns out we have miscommunication since he moved my seat to the grande one below the unicorn head.</p><p>There there. The waitress came outside bringing the cake with candle on top of it. Really. So amusing. Ridiculous at the same time, since it's not my birthday anyway, and I wonder how he came to conclusion that I'm having a birthday. I didn't even show my passport. So here I am. Sitting under the unicorn, at the center of the shop with a birthday cake (that costs me +2000THB -- the most expensive birthday cake in my life so far).</p><p>I ate a piece of cake, and rushing back to the hotel once the shop got crowded. The hotel staff also looks confused why I bring such a huge shopping-cake-bag. Not my day. Really.</p><p>Let's go for Wat Arun. As I arrive at the entrance with a GrabRide, many tourist look out at my direction. It was quite embarrassing. Most of the tourist came by walking or van, but not me :) I'm too lazy to walk, and too poor to rent a van. As I learned from yesterday palace's visit, now I bring the long trousers again. I wear that at the gate, of course. The temple is not that grand, but it's tall and the stairs is quite small but steep. I walk around the temple, recording it. Until, I found another traveler that I think she would be a great help to capture a picture of mine! Thank you so much yaaa. After a while, I was looking for the port to cross the river, hoping that I might find a cafe across. But then, somehow I changed my mind and sit a while at the nearest cafetaria.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKmxrrRvJw2OLrMKKorsTppfLFLUpx0aAi34-DnZWQJwU965JZfxwA0Q8jpNphnG8TyvovznRwmTevw9RbBsUrv8hrBQw7Mk84-boR4veeI6aAhQE-AHSj-dghsjHdXkc_0RCwzbqv5RS/s1050/bkk_thip.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKmxrrRvJw2OLrMKKorsTppfLFLUpx0aAi34-DnZWQJwU965JZfxwA0Q8jpNphnG8TyvovznRwmTevw9RbBsUrv8hrBQw7Mk84-boR4veeI6aAhQE-AHSj-dghsjHdXkc_0RCwzbqv5RS/s16000/bkk_thip.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>While sipping my coke, I remember about Thip Samai. A famous Pad Thai restaurant in Bangkok. My friends recommended this. So, in order to avoid the long queue, I prefer to come before the operational hour. The crowd has waited in front of the store, but nobody stand in line, so here I come as their #1 queue :)</p><p>They do briefing and pray together before open the store. Once the store opens, everyone works on their own capacity. They always lower their head after taking order and walk back for a few steps. They have guideline manner, I think. They also serve best orange juice! I love it. The taste between the Pad Thai and the Juice really complement one another. Thumbs up!</p><p>From there, I continue my trip to LINE store. No special reason, just want to visit, since I don't know if we have any LINE store here in Indonesia. Once I arrived, I just realized it's a huge complex of shopping mall. Integrated with Skytrain station. Not far from there, there is a BigQ Supermarket. You can find almost all the famous Bangkok snacks for fair price here.</p><p>For the night.....Actually I kind of forget.</p><p>What did I do that night? Hmm... I think I just take my time, eating the birthday cake earlier.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGGJpAco-96s0XR1Lm_IN5_xOyUIe-GmNi440R91RhqND8PDI0xivMaZoUgFvp6BRK5npzG211eXf2HSlmj4bMkO0ynzrf2QtxOG_f02fb3gtHQ6v5GitoMPaNgciGF8e1Ve3twJmmING/s1050/bkk_arun.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGGJpAco-96s0XR1Lm_IN5_xOyUIe-GmNi440R91RhqND8PDI0xivMaZoUgFvp6BRK5npzG211eXf2HSlmj4bMkO0ynzrf2QtxOG_f02fb3gtHQ6v5GitoMPaNgciGF8e1Ve3twJmmING/s16000/bkk_arun.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Day 9.</p><p>A friend of mine suggest me to visit Chatuchak Market. I don't feel like I want to go shopping at all after that cake... But since I'm here, why not? Let's pay a visit, maybe we find something interesting. What's interesting is that the seller can speak Bahasa. Her cloth made me interested, then she started to speak Bahasa to explain the price. When I said, I will be back after another round, she said that I won't be able to find this store again. I don't believe it, of course. I'm confident with my navigation skill. But... The market is very huge. I can't find my way back to my initial point. Ironic. Once I feel that I lost my way out, I could not think much. I just have to find the way out soon. ASAP. I need flight to catch up.</p><p>After another 15-30 mins, I finally out of the market. I had a watermelon juice before the ride came. Then another obstacle came. I wrongfully order a ride with "cash" payment. But thank god, I can afford the cost until the last coin. My wallet goes empty to pay the highway toll and the ride. Only rupiah left. I exchange the last rupiah for baggage wrapping at the airport.</p><p>I went to DMK for<span style="font-family: arial;"> my fligh</span>t. The queue is very long and looking messy. I just standby by another Indonesian, but after I exchange money she was gone. Then another group of 5 queue behind me. We talk to each other, due to some girl cut her way in the queue. We feel that we might miss the flight somehow, so I ask if some of them ask for help, since I can't left my luggage. And...yes, we're at the wrong counter. One of them is willing to give her <span style="font-family: times;">baggage</span> credit for me. Thank you, Kak <3. At first, she thought that my baggage was "JasTip", but no, it's my dirty laundry from Phuket. I didn't even shop that much, but somehow the dirty laundry take too much space.</p><p>Once we have our baggage stored, we ran so hard to the immigration. One of them can't go pass the immigration due to the missing paper, but the rest of us still continue the phase. They reunited right after we are going to find the gate. The gate location was very far away, we ran so hard. Once we reached the gate, turns out there's so many passengers behind us :") I sleep through out the flight. Too tired to be awake.</p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To summarize,</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I stay at <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/id-id/hotel/thailand/the-house-of-phraya-jasaen-1000000550589" target="_blank">House of Phraya Jasaen</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I enjoy <a href="http://www.nangginkui.com/" target="_blank">Nang Gin Kui</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I go anywhere with GrabRide</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also have this trip summary in my IG highlight, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@tandins</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also have this trip recorded in my <a href="https://youtu.be/DVCU64GpBrw" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Youtube channel</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DVCU64GpBrw" width="720"></iframe></div><div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's all for my Thailand trip :)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Xoxo.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">You can find my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" target="_blank">IG highlight stories</a> for "<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17985048409219867/" target="_blank">Thailand</a>"</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzX341tiHgPS49lhmMucmKDhPGzO2QEep1IsksN8l5KaGD8VBnAdE-OKB3vspLCaEUCdfViWibRGbCBWNxq0RfeLYxmg83W8XI1QNpTfj6YZfRqJuYhElAMxg6O122b2lm3y2B4QoWTyeB/s1920/page0+4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzX341tiHgPS49lhmMucmKDhPGzO2QEep1IsksN8l5KaGD8VBnAdE-OKB3vspLCaEUCdfViWibRGbCBWNxq0RfeLYxmg83W8XI1QNpTfj6YZfRqJuYhElAMxg6O122b2lm3y2B4QoWTyeB/w640-h360/page0+4.JPG" width="640" /></a></p></div>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0Bangkok, Thailand13.7563309 100.5017651-14.553902936178845 65.3455151 42.066564736178847 135.6580151tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-4442271221107802342020-11-28T19:04:00.005+07:002020-12-16T21:58:15.666+07:00Traveling to Ayutthaya<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvVNO1SiwPni-GaXRMoBNMZHp6okSx0jZOs_kGW27sEl4nDbXCyS3_iUn98WyQ0PaMfwaxXCHASlAhKHpIYfqQZm22nH5UkzCHYBrbUlv3xZMEPFEJqux5AGmUA4fj0o4ILceNepRhtC-/s1050/ayu_header.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvVNO1SiwPni-GaXRMoBNMZHp6okSx0jZOs_kGW27sEl4nDbXCyS3_iUn98WyQ0PaMfwaxXCHASlAhKHpIYfqQZm22nH5UkzCHYBrbUlv3xZMEPFEJqux5AGmUA4fj0o4ILceNepRhtC-/s16000/ayu_header.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you have read my article: <a href="https://tandins.blogspot.com/2020/11/traveling-to-phuket.html#more" target="_blank">Traveling to Phuket</a>, you might curious how my journey went on after that. So, I fly from Phuket to Bangkok with Thai Lion, then use Shuttle from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Language is the main barrier here, but with Grab application it's just a click away. You only need to set the destination, and capture a landmark near you so the driver can find you easily. Once I landed in Bangkok, I rode a GrabCar to the Bus Station. The Bus Station location is quite unique, AFAIK, it's located under a bridge (or highway, not quite sure).</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZEi8-s9hN2DAwUIibLCvVvauVLYhlKo5OUJaPcTeGw14AG6caBof_7mjDYvhvgRQSMM6iqLYS2ET7OX3D1DKG4B2lfGkwCvIabiX3nr5X18BHuzJ6Im-1uaslfNcTQNdNpv5kUjVfwjM/s1050/ayu_food.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZEi8-s9hN2DAwUIibLCvVvauVLYhlKo5OUJaPcTeGw14AG6caBof_7mjDYvhvgRQSMM6iqLYS2ET7OX3D1DKG4B2lfGkwCvIabiX3nr5X18BHuzJ6Im-1uaslfNcTQNdNpv5kUjVfwjM/s16000/ayu_food.jpg" /></a></p><p>Day 5.</p><p>I just pronounce Ayutthaya exactly like I heard from my Phuket driver, and the security help to redirect which counter I should go. At the counter, not all people can speak fluently in English. So either you use body language or use highlight word like "Ayutthaya" and show your printed e-ticket (I bought it from 12go). Then the staff will take a look at your luggage, and may charge you for additional luggage. Then, the staff will tell you a number, so you have to find the number. I found my driver not long after, and he manage my luggage safely.</p><p>It's an hour away from Bangkok, I have read from the internet where I will be dropped off. But unfortunately, it turns right instead of left. This is where I panic. Not long after, the driver stop and he drop some package off from the van. Then he spoke with a local man, and suddenly I'm being called off. That local man can speak english and looks kind. But, since I'm a solo traveler, I raised my guard. Internet told me, that maybe a local can try to rip you off. So when he offered me a Tuk-tuk ride to my hostel with certain price, I tried to bargain. He said no, since it's cheap. I say okay, since I don't know any other way to get there.</p><p>I finally arrived at my hostel. I'm aware that I might use the stairs, but I don't think it would be this high. Luckily the receptionist is willing to help me take my luggage. It's 4th floor, with narrow stairs. After that, I went down and looking for a meal nearby. I thought the next door is a cafe, I almost came in but then the receptionist (the man earlier) stopped me before I embarass myself (it is another hostel!).</p><p>Then I met a local wife. The place looked like a food stall, turns out the food is sold out. She told me that there's a food market not far from here. She pointed out the direction, and I follow her lead. But then, I turn back, due to so many local dogs waiting for my arrival in the alley..... The lady asked why did I turn around, and when I told her, she kindly call a motorcycle taxi and bargain for a fair price. How lucky I am.</p><p>I finally arrived at the food market, so many stalls is still doing preparation. I manage to find a halal food stall, quite confuse on where to eat, I asked a local if it's okay to sit at the chair in front of the stall. She let me sit, and then she told the owner about me. So many kind people out there :")</p><p>After that, I'm looking for a bicycle rent. Since it was closing, I beg the owner and she gave me the bike! With additional price so I can keep the bicycle with me overnight, but she told me to return it before 5PM tomorrow. Whoa! Finally! Riding a bike around Ayutthaya!</p><p>I tried to get used to it first, since it's been years since I rode a bike. Starting from small alley, and another dog chasing me around. So I just yell weakly "Help....help...." LOL. I want to get help, but don't want to make it sounds desperate.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxN33FWlt8j8dkTWn8gh-cP22bjBLbeCl4PR6JGxL-7N0KmoDXrlssr_SKm7Hz2JhRQSmkXwYnVF_g5peXu2ELOK6T0hribNDE6Kw0mN7Y_Zi2m2CclUZlblsVVS1-Vf6_5QqjbdtBPGl/s1050/ayu_sala_com.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxN33FWlt8j8dkTWn8gh-cP22bjBLbeCl4PR6JGxL-7N0KmoDXrlssr_SKm7Hz2JhRQSmkXwYnVF_g5peXu2ELOK6T0hribNDE6Kw0mN7Y_Zi2m2CclUZlblsVVS1-Vf6_5QqjbdtBPGl/s16000/ayu_sala_com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The sun is setting, and the street getting dark. I still riding my bike, trying to find my way to my destination. I was looking for a fine dining restaurant, river side and temple across. So many local dogs in the street. The traffic roundabout is quite huge with traffic light counting on. It took a lot of my energy. I tried to eat Pad Thai again but with proper explanation, since the waitress can speak english. The place looks fancy, and I forgot to bring the card. But the price is quite cheap around 200 THB in total. I enjoy the ambiance. Ah, here in Ayutthaya was the first time I hear Adzan in Thailand.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqlV3VT_lQtXFFQ7-Gc7MuhlYZ1TSWcFyxDVQa8NV0I06Z4pllCtCsXRdd5uAvByJ8GQDf12POr7vM2UWHyXhJTMP-QF-Y3JD9s2nK6qg39w5zRo2lxKNQSML1SMJqf6bVf79YbAb2lCRZ/s1050/ayu_dini.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqlV3VT_lQtXFFQ7-Gc7MuhlYZ1TSWcFyxDVQa8NV0I06Z4pllCtCsXRdd5uAvByJ8GQDf12POr7vM2UWHyXhJTMP-QF-Y3JD9s2nK6qg39w5zRo2lxKNQSML1SMJqf6bVf79YbAb2lCRZ/s16000/ayu_dini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Day 6.</p><p>Temple hopping! I was planning to visit all the temples here in Ayutthaya by bike. Turns out, I just kid myself. Haha. My leg gave away after third temple. Actually there is a temple that is best visit in golden hour. But I'm too tired. It's exhausted to ride a bike under the heat. Even a restaurant owner turn on their fan only for me even tho I just buy a bottle of mineral water. Do I look that tired? LOL. I love to sit every time I found a bench. Once, I encountered two policemen, in the area of Wat Maha That, they asked me if I lost my way. No, please, I know my way, I was just too tired to walk my bicycle, so I just stand at a bridge... Yes, I'm not riding it, so walking it. LOL. It was a really bad idea. So next time, I think it's better to pay a Tuktuk to carry your bike too, or just join a tour from Bangkok.</p><p>But here in Ayutthaya, not so many souvenir seller sell their stuff to me. They just passed by me :)</p><p>So finally I returned the bike, and order a GrabCar to Sala Ayutthaya again! I really love enjoy my dinner here. The breeze and the food really suit my palate.</p><p>I ask for food recommendation to the waitress again (same with yesterday), since Thailand food is kind of tricky for my stomach. She recommended a sea bass, so I ordered it with hot peppermint tea. The seasoning is kind of mild (compare to other Thailand dish), so I'm thankful for her. Ayutthaya food kind of save my stomach.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMXFAI92I9fqhO4DYil5rprHlJ9CTdGzR8hcisrxz1e6lrz49bIwv3LIi4fiE70VLJ4LvhCGHoPUDuezYlsRnLCZf8cBXgZuybxLr0cIwUIq3O7vxNghQH6d6Sb5F5YNE8-SGEX1E4NYw/s1050/ayu_bu.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMXFAI92I9fqhO4DYil5rprHlJ9CTdGzR8hcisrxz1e6lrz49bIwv3LIi4fiE70VLJ4LvhCGHoPUDuezYlsRnLCZf8cBXgZuybxLr0cIwUIq3O7vxNghQH6d6Sb5F5YNE8-SGEX1E4NYw/s16000/ayu_bu.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Day 7.</p><p>At night, I got leg cramps! OMG. I didn't sleep enough since I need to train my leg back to normal. But no. It hurts so bad to walk down from 4th floor. I ask for the receptionist man to help me with the luggage, so I give him my gratitude, but he refused to take it all. So kind :") Everybody here is so kind. I'm thankful that I got a chance to encounter some kind people here. And I still need to walk across the main street to my shuttle pool.</p><p>At the pool, I told the driver that my leg is having a cramps, with "Aaa, hurts.. aaa" (can't stop from laughing remembering all body language that I have to perform) then they escort me to the front seat. I really want to thank that driver that can read my mind and being helpful. He also told me where is the best point to drop off.</p><p>Ah, along the way back, I can see the highway pretty clear due to the front seat. There's always one highway exit (it's either on the left or right side of the way). It's kind of different with Indonesia, we have two exit for each point. In Thailand (or especially this highway road), if you're on the north route, but you want to exit at the next point, but the gate is on the south route, you can wait for turn around bridge.</p><p><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To summarize,</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I stay at <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/id-id/hotel/thailand/stockhome-hostel-ayutthaya-3000020000122" target="_blank">Stockhome Hostel Ayutthaya</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I enjoy most my meal at <a href="https://www.salahospitality.com/ayutthaya/dine/eatery-bar/" target="_blank">Sala Ayutthaya</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I enjoy temple hopping</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I go anywhere with Bike</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also have this trip summary in my IG highlight, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@tandins</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also have this trip recorded in my <a href="https://youtu.be/DVCU64GpBrw" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Youtube channel</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DVCU64GpBrw" width="720"></iframe></div><div><div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's all for my Ayutthaya trip, I will be back with Bangkok story :)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Xoxo.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">You can find my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" target="_blank">IG highlight stories</a> for "<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17985048409219867/" target="_blank">Thailand</a>"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzX341tiHgPS49lhmMucmKDhPGzO2QEep1IsksN8l5KaGD8VBnAdE-OKB3vspLCaEUCdfViWibRGbCBWNxq0RfeLYxmg83W8XI1QNpTfj6YZfRqJuYhElAMxg6O122b2lm3y2B4QoWTyeB/s1920/page0+4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzX341tiHgPS49lhmMucmKDhPGzO2QEep1IsksN8l5KaGD8VBnAdE-OKB3vspLCaEUCdfViWibRGbCBWNxq0RfeLYxmg83W8XI1QNpTfj6YZfRqJuYhElAMxg6O122b2lm3y2B4QoWTyeB/w640-h360/page0+4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div></div>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand14.3692325 100.5876634-13.941001336178845 65.4314134 42.679466336178848 135.7439134tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-65452179905133542132020-11-27T22:10:00.023+07:002020-12-15T22:54:01.730+07:00Traveling to Phuket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1b-XZ32uCizn1nZbox_kj-71cnJ82ovSOmgx5jTwUozNqkMII5sVqsHKJ4uA50l4lfVQIxpjnXdu04WgCD36YEefMMvjlHSpaBlNZLUDA4x_MgH3xtGNjXuM9_I-ouyHZvrviyoHFSt4t/s1050/phuket_header.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1b-XZ32uCizn1nZbox_kj-71cnJ82ovSOmgx5jTwUozNqkMII5sVqsHKJ4uA50l4lfVQIxpjnXdu04WgCD36YEefMMvjlHSpaBlNZLUDA4x_MgH3xtGNjXuM9_I-ouyHZvrviyoHFSt4t/s16000/phuket_header.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi! Thank you for visiting my blog. It was a quite long time since my last article back then in 2018. This time, I would like to share my story about Solo Traveling. The very first time of my life, I will go to Thailand alone! During this trip, I was planning to visit Phuket, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok. Let the story begins.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Back then, in early 2019, I was planning to travel to Bagan in Myanmar, but my parents won't allow me due to better-not-say circumstances. Then I insists to keep my agenda for "solo traveling" keep going. My initial route was Jakarta - Bagan - Bangkok - Jakarta. So, I won't let my flight back wasted. Here we go.</p><p>It's important for me, to book all basic accommodation beforehand. I always look for cheaper flight in Traveloka app, one of the most popular OTA in South-east Asia. For hotels, I compare price and promo between <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-id/" target="_blank">Traveloka</a> and <a href="https://www.agoda.com/">Agoda</a>, and find the price are way cheaper in Traveloka plus discount from pay day campaign. Back then, I didn't know Airbnb. Flight checked, hotel checked, how about Airport Transport? Many tourists said that it would be much cheaper to go with public bus, but since this is my first time, and I'm too afraid of the "unknown" I decided to book a car from Traveloka too.</p><p>What would I do in Phuket? That's the question.</p><p>For the itinerary, I deep dive in TripAdvisor community forum. I found what most tourist do and what I would like to do (or eat). Here is my top todo:</p><p>1. Snorkeling</p><p>2. Elephant visit</p><p>3. Eating</p><p>4. Clubbing</p><p>Let's start with snorkeling.</p><p>I found out that so many people visit Phi Phi Island. I reluctant to go there due to the crowds. But, I find another spot that said not many tourists visit, named Koh Haa and Koh Rok. It's pricey tho, but I was willing to go for new adventure. So, yes it's booked.</p><p>Next elephant visit.</p><p>Elephant has become a national symbol for Thailand, so yes I think there must be so much activity with elephant. But it's a big no for me to interact with elephant in inhumane way, fortunately I found this sanctuary. Here, there are 4-5 rescued elephants and I prefer to join in their morning visit (due to weather, it's all-year-long summer in south-east).</p><p>Eating.</p><p>It's important to have your self surrounded with good food and easy to find. So I find a guest house in the Phuket town just beside their most popular street for food!</p><p>Clubbing.</p><p>Oh yes, I'm in for a street full of night club in Pathong for once! We have Legian street to compare.</p><p>That's all for the preparation. Here we go with the journey!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcftv83sdcB4nmxKueQtTMCBQdEA3_HRgCd9tbdjpP85yyBiHox2SVrydbGJBIoVLEJv2aZ9QD6px6TfISrbf3VoQJOGFAJPQ4vefDuqXKUizMu79s857_ovQFjRn3mXEIUmv86rOS7tz/s1050/phuket_airport.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcftv83sdcB4nmxKueQtTMCBQdEA3_HRgCd9tbdjpP85yyBiHox2SVrydbGJBIoVLEJv2aZ9QD6px6TfISrbf3VoQJOGFAJPQ4vefDuqXKUizMu79s857_ovQFjRn3mXEIUmv86rOS7tz/s16000/phuket_airport.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Day 1.</p><p>I booked an early morning flight, with hope that I can catch the sunset. My flight has short transit in KL (I use Malindo), but turns out become long transit due to technical issue. Passengers were given lunch coupon. Back then I didn't even realize that I could use my card for transaction in MY, what a kid... I met with two beautiful young doctor from Borneo. They were besties and very kind to allow me to join their table for lunch. My very first day was ruined. But thank God, my ride from airport still waiting for me. Upon my arrival, I could see my name on a piece of paper on the way out.</p><p>Their system is quite surprising, they need to take a picture of me as proof. Then I was surprised for the second time when a van stopped. A van. But I'm alone. Inside, they have colourful lighting (see my youtube videos for illustration). For navigation, since we have language barrier, they asked the hotel staff directly. Finally I arrived, safe and sound! The guest house is very homey and kind of difficult to take the luggage upstairs with small stairs.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCUq067C46JW_ypY36g36knUBdsrbPlSZ1fDZPu_5SiVNIlzUMqQEzP6e3keuuNhpTtnNYiTroaceN3f9_ced5eCrDNQFjYlrDwK0gjf1QeHa29O8BkZGuqix7U7lyeCNl9hooeqpBkQh/s1050/phuket_ele_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCUq067C46JW_ypY36g36knUBdsrbPlSZ1fDZPu_5SiVNIlzUMqQEzP6e3keuuNhpTtnNYiTroaceN3f9_ced5eCrDNQFjYlrDwK0gjf1QeHa29O8BkZGuqix7U7lyeCNl9hooeqpBkQh/s16000/phuket_ele_2.jpg" /></a></div>Day 2.<p></p><p>Going to an <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297930-d11666462-Reviews-Elephant_Jungle_Sanctuary_Phuket-Patong_Kathu_Phuket.html" target="_blank">elephant sanctuary</a> in 6 AM! I use iPhone and only have 1 SIM Card. I'm afraid that they might call me to my phone number. So the night before, I email to them and tell my local phone number. I don't know if they may see it or not, but turns out they saw it! The driver arrived earlier as mentioned, 10 mins prior the schedule. His name is Top (I don't know if the spelling is correct or not). He is doing his job fine, he taught me several Thai words, such as: sebaidimai, sebaidii, and ...hmm I forgot.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknDPp9sej1iV24zTwz6caN_zMXGBGynIRhZmwj5_pSRW0ifzmAjYltiDBq-goF7fV6dxRHBF1zXoSdPwOcDUVmMG3bTzLrdC9Ssk6kb8rtnq-n8Z8Pu2Nix7SpMIRSdJln4kyBbF7IiZ2/s1050/phuket_ele_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknDPp9sej1iV24zTwz6caN_zMXGBGynIRhZmwj5_pSRW0ifzmAjYltiDBq-goF7fV6dxRHBF1zXoSdPwOcDUVmMG3bTzLrdC9Ssk6kb8rtnq-n8Z8Pu2Nix7SpMIRSdJln4kyBbF7IiZ2/s16000/phuket_ele_1.jpg" /></a></div>The activity was very fun. We feed them, we play mud together, and we shower together! Ah, and here I was for the very first time, see its tail! The tail hair feels like plastic, it's sooo thick. There is a younger elephant was very active, we fight for mud, and he spray water from its trunk. Ah, it was fun. But sadly, I didn't have a GoPro. It was very a heartwarming experience for me to play with them. The staff was very loving towards them. But actually "feeding" activity is kind of "preventing them for eating too fast". Haha. I can't keep up with them. Top drove us back to our hotel at noon. And I was sleeping all the way back to Phuket town :) (Top said that I can sleep, so I sleep right away without second thought).<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKy_fquYRF51qYVylJfg1JCHdHtVi2qvBFjrAZiGJsXVKgil69QNGL4i29kmcjKAwvPwWx-TTWbnNrqW8qxwmLoIFphHDGPqyyKtpfeUS87_bMUKbtQgRA4x8yf7X5tZ6_nSJPwMAI4uM/s1050/phuket_rum.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKy_fquYRF51qYVylJfg1JCHdHtVi2qvBFjrAZiGJsXVKgil69QNGL4i29kmcjKAwvPwWx-TTWbnNrqW8qxwmLoIFphHDGPqyyKtpfeUS87_bMUKbtQgRA4x8yf7X5tZ6_nSJPwMAI4uM/s16000/phuket_rum.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It is a very leisure noon. I only have one schedule to visit a <a href="https://www.chalongbayrum.com/en/home" target="_blank">rum distillery</a> at 4PM. So I walk around a famous street named Soi Rommani. I tasted the famous gelato there (I also find a choco mint chip BR kind a like from Glico with cheaper price!), and book a GrabCar to Chalong Bay. The rum distillery was quite interesting, I met a Fujifilm engineer here. He saw my camera and told me that. But, sorry I don't quite interested in camera any further, I don't even know how to capture a photo with manual mode. After that, my driver asked me whether I want to visit some tourist attraction nearby with price that I paid for + 100 baht. So I said yes, since it's a win win solution for both of us. I can go back without struggle to much, and he can have his way back to Phuket town paid.</p><p>For snorkeling tomorrow, I would like to have a Thai massage for preparation. I tend to have a leg cramps for heavy activity (and swimming is one of them). I find that <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1215781-d12113843-Reviews-Anda_Massge_Spa-Phuket_Town_Phuket.html" target="_blank">Anda massage</a> was very recommended, but it was kind of too far from my guesthouse. But it was worth it, even tho I have to ride a GrabCar back (since I don't know if any motorcycle taxi nearby).</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjMBSUDUm9agiYl5pn-rXfbMmatetJpp_9-l8TEEeL8AVW2uDBeR6B0QllJczu3ViJp9QUIvWUP0FhGRN3RSbYSwv8_68V4jb3_iE3ccMLoX-YZbQv0Sc_sSEkeYVQRlu0nA6ebBOQ88P/s1050/phuket_haa.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjMBSUDUm9agiYl5pn-rXfbMmatetJpp_9-l8TEEeL8AVW2uDBeR6B0QllJczu3ViJp9QUIvWUP0FhGRN3RSbYSwv8_68V4jb3_iE3ccMLoX-YZbQv0Sc_sSEkeYVQRlu0nA6ebBOQ88P/s16000/phuket_haa.jpg" /></a></div>Day 3.<p></p><p>I was picked up by the driver from the <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g303905-d14104102-Koh_Rok_and_Koh_Haa_by_Speedboat_from_Phuket_Full_Day_Snorkel_Trip-Ko_Lanta_Krabi_.html" target="_blank">tour</a>, then we headed right away to the port. There we can rent GoPro, snorkle, and life vest. I was alone again, and there is a tour guide explaining something in chinese so I thought I just need to wait for "english version". But, no. Lol. Another tourist asked me if I understand chinese, when I said no, she just laughed out loud. Turns out, they have another guide for english version :)</p><p>It was a very long time around 2 hours by boat to reach <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g303905-d14104102-Koh_Rok_and_Koh_Haa_by_Speedboat_from_Phuket_Full_Day_Snorkel_Trip-Ko_Lanta_Krabi_.html" target="_blank">Koh Rok</a>. They have options: to go alone or in a small group. It was a very strange option. In Indonesia, we swim alone. But here, we can swim in a small group! Haha. It was very relaxing to take a look at underwater activity. The lunch was not quite impressive. Also, I didn't really enjoy my ride back, you know what.</p><p>It's an all-day activity. So when I back at the hotel, the staff was very surprised when I told them I just got back from Koh Haa. We barely meet each other due to tight schedule I had.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC2I_IlefqbsTECs2I5J_Tu987jZ56ZBEnrUnX7kdD2ul6c_wc9U5kuutzRrI3r76qPY_V9ZaO9ldGpuYKuyYHQIhRAOurJZSxHsownNJMemCNGcO0NxOJWxB03rjTElA4Yat5VtsYtiAy/s1050/phuket_kata.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC2I_IlefqbsTECs2I5J_Tu987jZ56ZBEnrUnX7kdD2ul6c_wc9U5kuutzRrI3r76qPY_V9ZaO9ldGpuYKuyYHQIhRAOurJZSxHsownNJMemCNGcO0NxOJWxB03rjTElA4Yat5VtsYtiAy/s16000/phuket_kata.jpg" /></a></div>Day 4.<p></p><p>My last day for exploring Phuket. I rent a GrabCar for a day, so I travel to many places. The route was Phuket Town - Big Buddha - Kata View Point - Ya Nui Beach - Promthep Cape - Pathong - Phuket Town. My driver is very kind. I offer him a drink but he refused (I assume it's a quite rare gesture there). I also offer him to have dinner together, but he refused too. But, he showed me the best place to eat Pad Thai in Phuket :) In Pathong, he told me to go back at the meeting point at 8PM so I don't need to pay overtime charge. Whoa! Here so many pubs to watch live music and enjoy your drink, but there is also a game center which quite different with what we have with timezone. Also, during our trip, I don't have his cell number, purely trust and he always standby.</p><p>I would really go back to Phuket, but stay in Kata. I love Ya Nui Beach so much and enjoy the sunset in Promthep Cape. It is really beautiful. Also, I found my new favorite beverage in Promthep cape cafetaria.</p><p>To summarize,</p><p>I stay at <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-id/hotel/thailand/ai-phuket-hostel-1000000528187?spec=16-12-2020.17-12-2020.1.1.HOTEL.1000000528187.Ai%20Phuket%20Hostel.1" target="_blank">Ai Phuket Hostel</a></p><p>I enjoy most my meal at <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1215781-d3168082-Reviews-Kopitiam_by_Wilai-Phuket_Town_Phuket.html" target="_blank">Kopitiam by Wilai</a></p><p>I enjoy pad thai at Doo Dee</p><p>I enjoy thai massage at Anda</p><p>I go anywhere with GrabCar</p><p>I also have this trip summary in my IG highlight, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" target="_blank">@tandins</a></p><p>I also have this trip recorded in my <a href="https://youtu.be/MlpFAaeK2KI" target="_blank">Youtube channel</a></p><p><br /></p><div align="center">
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</div><p><br /></p><p>That's all for my Phuket trip, I will be back with Ayutthaya and Bangkok story :)</p><p>Xoxo.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">You can find my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandins/" target="_blank">IG highlight stories</a> for "<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17985048409219867/" target="_blank">Thailand</a>"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzX341tiHgPS49lhmMucmKDhPGzO2QEep1IsksN8l5KaGD8VBnAdE-OKB3vspLCaEUCdfViWibRGbCBWNxq0RfeLYxmg83W8XI1QNpTfj6YZfRqJuYhElAMxg6O122b2lm3y2B4QoWTyeB/s1920/page0+4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzX341tiHgPS49lhmMucmKDhPGzO2QEep1IsksN8l5KaGD8VBnAdE-OKB3vspLCaEUCdfViWibRGbCBWNxq0RfeLYxmg83W8XI1QNpTfj6YZfRqJuYhElAMxg6O122b2lm3y2B4QoWTyeB/w640-h360/page0+4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0Phuket, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand7.8804479 98.3922504-20.429785936178845 63.236000399999995 36.190681736178846 133.5485004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-74073347477778782162018-12-30T16:15:00.000+07:002018-12-30T18:14:07.109+07:00Traveling to Sumba (#2 Journey)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sumba adalah sebuah pulau yang terletak di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Jujur, aku gak tau apa-apa lagi tentang Sumba selain keindahan alam-nya. Diantara aku dan Vina, mungkin Vina-lah yang lebih <i>excited</i>. Aku senang karena emang udah saatnya <i>short getaway</i> lagi setelah Bromo, dan tidak terlalu memusingkan destinasi selama aku belum pernah kesana.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Flight kami terlalu pagi...sekitar jam 5. <i>Why</i>? Karena jadwal <i>tour</i>-nya dimulai jam 11 pagi, dan <i>flight schedule</i> yang paling mendekati hanya yang ini. Berangkat dari Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport (CGK) jam 5 WIB dengan Lion Air, akan sampai di Waikabubak Airport (TMC) jam 11.45 WITA dengan Wings Air, dengan durasi transit 2,5 jam di Ngurah Rai. Untuk info bagasi, <i>actually</i> untuk Lion Air dapat 20 kg, dan 10 kg untuk Wings Air. Tapi aku dan Vina memutuskan untuk <i>hand carry our luggage to cabin</i>. Kita terlalu parno kalo koper masuk bagasi, dan gak tiba barengan. Jadi untuk meminimalisir hal seperti ini, aku selalu <i>hand carry luggage</i> setiap <i>departure</i> yang butuh transit. Dan ternyata tangga pesawat <i>propeller</i>-nya sangat kecil untuk bawa-bawa koper sendiri, jadi agak-agak rusuh gitu ya. Pramugari-nya pun menawarkan untuk taruh di bagasi kalo cabin-nya ga cukup, tapi untungnya cukup.<br />
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Ini pengalaman pertama kita berdua menaiki pesawat <i>propeller</i>. Lucu ya, pesawatnya kadang naik turun seperti kehempas angin terus perut jadi geli gitu.<br />
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<i>Finally</i>, kita mendarat di Tambolaka!<br />
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Selanjutnya, aku akan berbagi itinerary yang lengkap untuk kunjungan Sumba selama 4D3N. Ternyata, setelah kita mendarat di Tambolaka, Pak Samad belum <i>stand by</i>, karena biasanya suka <i>delay</i>. Ya maklum, <i>we all knew</i> Lion suka <i>delay</i> haha jadi <i>unexpected</i> gitu kalau <i>on-time</i>. Bandara Tambolaka seperti bandara provinsi berkembang pada umumnya, penumpang turun langsung dari pesawat dan <i>within</i> <i>walking distance</i> sudah bisa mencapai bangunan utama bandara.<br />
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Kita iseng, mau liat bagian luar bandara. Beberapa penduduk lokal mengerubungi kami untuk menawarkan jasa sewa mobil. Kami langsung menepi dengan sopan dan memberitahu kalau kita akan dijemput. Kuncinya, jangan panik tapi harus tetap ramah dengan senyum. Gak perlu yang merekah banget, yang penting orang lain tau kalau kamu lagi senyum. Ehe.<br />
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Setelah beberapa lagu disney kudendangkan ke telinga Vina, datanglah dua mobil innova. Satu orang langsung ku kenali sebagai Pak Samad. Dan jengjeng, beliau memberitahu kalau peserta open trip-nya hanya kami berdua, dan kami berdua akan didampingi oleh Pak Ryan karena beliau harus menemani tamu dari <i>Singapore</i> esok hari.<br />
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Untuk di Sumba Barat Daya, kita menginap di Hotel Ella. Hotelnya oke sih, bersih. Dilanjutkan makan di Rumah Makan Warungku. <i>Ambiance</i>-nya <i>warbiasah</i> sih, banyak pohon rindang dan kita makannya di saung gitu. Ada alat karoke juga kalo mau nyanyi, sayang Vina-nya masih malu-malu buat nyanyi. Disini kita icip Ikan Kuah Asam, katanya makanan favorit disini. Sayangnya, aku tidak terlalu suka ikan yang disajikan berkuah. Lalu perjalanan dilanjutkan ke Pantai Bwanna.<br />
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Sepanjang perjalanan, Ryan, menjelaskan rumah disini masih mengikuti model rumah adat dengan pemakaman keluarga di depan bangunan rumah. Hewan peliharaan juga bervariasi, dari ayam, anjing, babi, hingga kuda. Untuk kendaraan, ada yang sudah beralih ke kendaraan bermotor ada pula yang masih jalan kaki dan berkuda. Lampu lalu lintas yang dulu terpasang juga dicabut kembali, karena tidak semua penduduk paham aturannya malah mengakibatkan celaka. Lalu untuk listrik, masih ada daerah yg belum tersentuh listrik, dan beberapa daerah juga tidak ada sinyal. Sinyal yang paling oke disana itu Telkomsel.<br />
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Setibanya di pintu masuk Pantai Bwanna, Pak Ryan, mengingatkan kita untuk tidak turun terlebih dahulu, sampai beliau <i>deal</i> dengan warga setempat mengenai penuntun jalan. Disini aku agak parno sih, karena mobil kita dikerubungi oleh remaja lokal, ada yang intip-intip melalui jendela juga. Ternyata tidak perlu khawatir, mereka semua itu tidak ada niat jahat. Mereka tidak berbicara bahasa Indonesia, dan dialeknya agak sedikit asing di telinga. Lalu biasanya penduduk lokal membawa parang sebagai alat pertahanan diri, dan mereka belum mengenal deodorant. Oh dan terlebih lagi kenapa mereka mengerubungi kami adalah tidak ada-nya sistem yang jelas soal pembagian tamu diantara mereka. Sebenernya Pantai Bwanna ini adalah lahan milik penduduk lokal, tangga yang kita gunakan itu adalah urunan gotong royong hasil kerja mereka. Karena jalan yang agak curam, kita membutuhkan satu orang penuntun jalan. Harusnya <i>guide</i> ini untuk membantu kita berdua haha tapi aku memonopoli si <i>guide</i> karena terlalu takut untuk melangkah. Setelah itu, perjalanan pun dilanjutkan ke Tanjung Mareha untuk melihat karang bolong dari kejauhan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pantai Bwanna atau Bawana.<br />
Pantes kaki gue rasanya pegel-pegel, masuk angin toh karena celana kebasahan?</td></tr>
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Untuk melihat sunset hari pertama, Ryan mengantar kami ke Pantai Pero. Disini unik, karena terdapat karang-karang yang runcing. Sambil menanti senja, gerombol bocah lokal menghampiri kami untuk bersenda gurau hingga bernyanyi.<br />
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<span id="goog_512549474"></span>Hari kedua, perjalanan yang sangat panjang menanti. Kami melanjutkan perjalanan dari sumba barat daya, menuju sumba barat, dan terakhir akan mencapai sumba timur. Kami tiba sebentar di Pantai Mandorak. Aku suka gradasi tosca pantai ini. Iri melihat anak-anak berenang dengan riang. <i>Fyi</i>, pantai ini berada di lahan punya WNA, namun diurus oleh warga lokal sementara pembangunan masih berlangsung.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sinar matahari-nya oke banget, kulit gue jadi kinclong.<br />
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Perjalanan dilanjutkan menuju destinasi ter-populer, Danau Weekuri. Danau ini berbatasan dengan pantai, yang dihubungkan oleh karang. Karena air-nya air laut, pengunjung dapat dengan mudah mengambang sehingga banyak yang mencoba lompat indah. Mereka aja, gue enggak. Pengelola juga menyediakan ruang ganti dan penyewaan ban. Ah, disini juga terdapat berbagai souvenir dan kain sumba dengan harga terjangkau.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danau Weekuri, dari atas tempat lompat indah.<br />
Duduk aja udah gemetar.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ngambang.<br />
Kegiatan paling bikin rileks <i>mentally</i>.</td></tr>
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Keasikan berenang di tengah air laut yang tenang dan di bawah teriknya mentari, kita sampai lupa waktu. Untung kita berenang deket tangga, gak kebayang kalau Pak Ryan mesti berenang buat <i>ngingetin</i> kita. Oya, untuk harga toilet lupa sih tepatnya tuh ada harga tertulis atau engga tapi kalo gak salah harganya 5,000 per orang untuk masuk WC dan 5,000 per ember untuk air. Karena air-nya susah, anak dari pemilik harus bolak-balik ambil air. Gak tega sih buat buang-buang air selama disini, karena pengorbanannya sangat nyata terlihat. Padahal gue udah gereget banget buat nyiram itu lantai.<br />
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Perjalanan lanjut ke Kampung Adat Praijing. Ekspektasi gue ketinggian. Gue pikir gue bisa duduk santai dulu sambil ngobrol dengan penduduk asli. Siapa tau ada yang lagi menenun, terus gue diajarin sedikit. Tapi engga dong. Haha. Energi gue udah abis buat jalan dari parkiran ke kampung-nya, karena terlalu nanjak jadi gue cuma senyum ke penduduk-nya, <i>keabisan napas coy</i>. Bahkan sebenernya gue udah gabisa naik lagi ke spot untuk foto dengan <i>background</i> rumah adat.<br />
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Udah, abis foto langsung lanjut lagi ke Air Terjun Lapopu. Jarak tempuhnya cukup dekat, tapi gue deg-degan juga. Haha. Duh, disini tuh seakan alam memberitahu peribahasa "berakit-rakit ke hulu, bersenang-senang kemudian" yang kalau diterjemahkan menjadi "pegel-pegel dulu, nanti foto instagram bagus". Tidak ada yang mudah <i>sis</i>. Tapi ada anjing penduduk, dia santai-santai aja dong.<br />
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Perjalanan hari ini udah selesai, karena kita harus meneruskan perjalanan ke Sumba Timur, yeay! Gue mau kasih tau, bagi yang suka mabok darat lebih baik minum antimo. Untuk yang punya maag, kan harus cemil-cemil ya, itu jangan langsung miringin kepala atau badan deh lebih baik duduk tegak dan jangan main hp. <i>Why</i>? Gue kemarin di mobil main hp kan tuh buat pilih foto buat instagram, tapi jadinya agak mual. Karena jalanannya agak berlika-liku dan kosong jadi mobil akan <i>ngebut</i>.<br />
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Esoknya, perjalanan dimulai dengan destinasi Purukambera Savannah. Kita berangkat-nya agak kesiangan, jadi kuda-nya udah gak ada. Nah kuda yang biasanya muncul di foto orang-orang itu sebenernya kuda yang lagi cari makan. Terus untuk berkunjung, sebaiknya perhatikan musim. Aku memang lebih pilih hari yang terik agar mendapatkan cahaya yang bagus dan langit yang cerah, tapi kadang ilalang-nya pun ada yang sudah dibakar oleh yang punya tanah.<br />
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Disini Pak Ryan memberikan pilihan untuk melanjutkan perjalanan ke Air Terjun Tanggedu atau Air Terjun Wai Marang. Pertimbangannya adalah kalau ke Air Terjun Tanggedu, trekking akan lebih jauh dan perlu naik ojeg seharga 150,000 per orang untuk menghemat waktu. Kalau ke Air Terjun Wai Marang, trekking lebih singkat namun tidak se-populer Air Terjun Tanggedu. Setelah menimbang kondisi diri dan foto dari google, kita tetap seperti rencana awal ke Air Terjun Tanggedu. <i>Here we come</i>!<br />
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Sebenernya kalau dilihat dari itinerary yang dulu pernah dikasih oleh Pak Samad, sebelum Tanggedu seharusnya kita mampir ke Bukit Mondu. Takut Pak Ryan lupa, gue pun akhirnya bertanya "Pak kita gak ke bukit mondu?" Terus dengan santainya Pak Ryan jawab, "Iya, ini kita udah sampe. Silakan turun mbak, biasanya orang-orang foto di sebelah situ", sambil menarik rem tangan. HAHAHAHA.<br />
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Hmm abis dari Bukit Mondu, kita kemana ya?<br />
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Oh! Pantai Walakiri! Pantai yang populer karena pohon mangrove-nya. Di pinggir pantai ini, gue melihat babi peliharaan yang gede-nya minta ampun. Awalnya gue pikir, "Kok ada ya yang ngerawat kuda nil". Secara saat itu udah mulai sunset dan minim lampu, jadi gue ngelihat bentuknya itu seperti kepalanya kuda nil karena kaki-nya tertutup oleh semak-semak.<br />
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Disini rame banget. Pengunjung banyak yang udah siap banget dengan tripod masing-masing. Aku iri :(. Ada juga yang bawa drone. Untungnya, para pengunjung ini cukup terdidik ya jadinya mereka dengan pengertian saling ganti-gantian di spot foto dan saling bantu juga untuk motoin.<br />
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Rencananya buat hari terakhir besok itu mau <i>sunrise</i> di Bukit Wairinding.<br />
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Sempet <i>miss</i> dari jadwal yang direncanakan, karena Pak Ryan-nya bablas haha. Kita semua terlalu lelah dari Tanggedu. Disini dingin banget. Gue cuma bermodalkan kaos, blazer rajut tipis, dan kain sumba buat properti foto. Abis itu balik lagi ke hotel buat mandi dan persiapan check-out.<br />
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Sebelum ke bandara, kita mampir dulu ke pusat kain sumba di Waingapu, katanya tempat Dian Sastro belanja. Kainnya bagus-bagus dan memakai pewarna alami jadi harganya agak sedikit tinggi. Karena vina dan gue <i>bokek</i> jadi kita cuma duduk dibawah pohon aja.<br />
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Selanjutnya kita ke Bandara Waingapu. Bandaranya lebih kecil dari Tambolaka, frekuensi penerbangannya juga lebih sedikit. Bandara buka jam 10, masih ada 1 jam sebelum bandara dibuka, Pak Ryan mengajak kita ke Bukit Persaudaraan. Baik-nya <3. Diatas bukit ini panas banget, mungkin karena kita jadi lebih deket ke matahari gak sih haha. Tapi diatas bukit ini kita bisa tengok kiri pemandangan sawah dan tengok kanan pemandangan laut.<br />
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Semoga catatan perjalanan ini membantu ya. Semoga bisa segera menapakkan kaki di Tanah Humba. Amen.<br />
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PS. Don't forget to watch my documentation <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeqxmkQIyMc&t=16s">here</a>.<br />
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Sumba. Entah sejak kapan, pesona alam di Sumba menjadi populer dikalangan turis domestik. Artis-artis tanah air mulai bergiliran mengunjungi pulau ini. Dunia maya pun geger dengan hadirnya keindahan pulau Sumba ditengah-tengah <i>Feeds</i>. Banyak orang yang penasaran, semakin banyak orang yang melihat, dan semakin sering pula foto-foto itu muncul. Aku dan Vina ingin sekali sebenernya supaya Chan (nama geng sewaktu SMP) untuk mengulangi perjalanan bersama berlima. Dulu, waktu kami masih SMP, kami pernah bepergian ke Bandung. Sepuluh tahun kemudian, hanya aku dan Vina yang akhirnya bepergian kembali.</div>
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Aku dan Vina pengin banget merealisasikan impian untuk <i>traveling</i>, walau dengan <i>budget</i> yang papasan. Aku yang gagal menabung ditiap bulannya hampir membatalkan perjalanan ini. Vina yang sudah menabung, tapi kurang sedikit lagi juga mulai pesimis. Kita bisa gak sih? Kayaknya kita gak bisa?</div>
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Lucunya, Vina sampai bilang ke orang tua-nya untuk mendoakan semoga harapan dia untuk bisa menginjakkan kaki di tanah Humba dapat terwujud segera. Lain halnya dengan aku yang malah sibuk berpikir untuk meng-akali gimana caranya agar kita bisa pergi. Terus aku teringat produk kantor-ku sendiri. Kalau gak salah, Traveloka punya <i>paylater</i>. Ini cerita beneran ya, bukan <i>perez. </i>Haha.</div>
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Masalah pertama selesai, pemirsa. Kita bisa mengakali keuangan untuk <i>flight</i> dengan cicilan 0% 3 bulan melalui <i>paylater</i>. Ya, dulu cicilannya masih 0%, tanpa ada biaya tambahan. Kenapa kita pilih <i>installment</i> 3 bulan? Ya, karena memang kurang sedikit aja dari total keseluruhan. Jadi masih ketutup kalo ada tambahan 1 bulan setelah keberangkatan, karena sudah mendekati musim hujan btw.</div>
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Masalah kedua pun muncul. Disana kita gimana? Walaupun Sumba masih destinasi lokal, terlalu banyak aspek-aspek yang tidak kita ketahui dari kacamata penduduk ibukota. Akhirnya kita memutuskan untuk ikut <i>open trip</i>. Tujuannya sederhana biar gak bahaya hanya 2 perempuan, dan bisa ada yang kita mintain tolong buat fotoin kita berdua. Oh ya, ada yang belum tau <i>open trip</i> itu apa? <i>Open trip </i>itu suatu grup yang terdiri dari beberapa orang yang mungkin sudah atau belum kenal satu sama lain yang ingin berkunjung ke destinasi yang sama.</div>
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Kita punya rekomendasi yaitu @toursumbasamad (tapi sepertinya sekarang sudah berganti jadi <a href="http://instagram.com/holasumba" target="_blank">@holasumba</a>). Saat itu juga aku langsung menghubungi <i>contact person</i> yang tertera, yaitu Pak Samad. Beliau cukup responsif selama aku bertanya-tanya. Jujur, aku pikir aku tau Sumba itu dimana. Ternyata engga dong. Haha.</div>
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Lagi-lagi aku mencari <i>flight</i> yang aku butuhkan dari Traveloka. Aku ketik "Sumba", karena aku ingin ke Sumba. Hasil pencarian menunjukkan "Sumbawa", aku pikir sama, tapi nama <i>airport</i> yang tertera itu berbeda dengan penjelasan Pak Samad. Pak Samad menjelaskan, hanya ada 2 <i>airport</i> di Sumba, yaitu Tambolaka dan Waingapu. Kemudian, aku ketik sesuai penjelasan Pak Samad, ada.</div>
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Aku masih bingung, kenapa hasil pencarian bisa berbeda. Ternyata ada dua pulau. Satu pulau bernama Pulau Sumbawa di Nusa Tenggara Barat, dan pulau lainnya adalah Pulau Sumba di Nusa Tenggara Timur. Jujur, aku pikir aku tau pulau Sumba itu dimana. Hasil pencarian Google tidak menunjukkan adanya indikasi Pulau Sumba secara tertulis di Tambolaka dan Waingapu <i>airport</i>. Lega aku konfirmasi ulang, gak asal <i>book</i>. Kita memilih perjalanan 4 hari 3 malam, dengan <i>start</i> di Tambolaka Airport dan berakhir di Waingapu Airport.</div>
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<b>Intinya, kalo kamu pilih <i>open trip</i>, jangan lupa pastikan <i>start</i> dan <i>end</i> <i>point</i> kamu dimana sebelum kamu <i>book flight</i>. Kalo <i>ticket</i> bisa <i>refund</i> mending beb, kalo enggak kan nyesek.</b></div>
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Setelah masalah <i>airport</i> selesai, berlanjut dengan masalah harga. Ternyata harga <i>open trip</i> itu <i>fix</i> ga bisa nego. Kita <i>deal</i> di harga 3 juta per orang, lengkap dengan <i>itinerary</i> yang telah dijelaskan melalui <i>chat</i>. Destinasi yang Vina pengin sudah terangkum <i>guys</i>, jadi dia langsung manut. <i>Flight</i> Lion Air + Wings Air (transit di Bali) PP dapet 3,5jt-an per orang. Mahal ya. Iya, mungkin kita salah jam buat book-nya. Dulu aku cupu gini-ginian :( Sekarang udah lebih paham kapan harga bisa turun. Jawabannya? <i>Price Alerts</i> punya Traveloka. Ini lagi-lagi gak <i>perez</i> kok.</div>
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1. Biaya airport transport. Dari rumah ke bandara naik apa? Dari bandara ke rumah naik apa? Syukur kalo masih bisa dianterin orang rumah. Kalo ga ada yang anter, harus dipikirin kan? Opsi dari aku ada beberapa. Pertama, ride-hailing sih. Harga-nya lebih fix dan cenderung lebih murah. Tapi kelemahannya, mungkin gak ada yang <i>available</i> kalo kamu berangkat terlalu pagi. Kedua, <i>blue bird</i> lah. Unit pasti banyak, dan pasti ada aja yang masih <i>available</i>. Tapi kelemahannya, kalo kena macet bisa bolong beb kantong beb. Ketiga, Traveloka juga punya <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en/airport-transfers" target="_blank">Airport Transport</a>. Inventory-nya bervariasi, harga juga <i>all-in</i> dan <i>fix</i>. Tapi kelemahannya, harga yang agak <i>pricey</i>.</div>
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<b>Intinya pilih yang sesuai aja sih. Kalau menuju <i>airport</i>, mending <i>Airport Transport</i> punya Traveloka, <i>inventory</i>-nya bervariasi, harganya <i>fix</i> dan <i>all-in</i>, kadang ada promo juga. Kalau dari <i>airport</i>, boleh lah tengok opsi lain karena lebih santai dan tidak dikejar waktu. Eh tapi ini berlaku untuk di kota asal ya. Kalau dari <i>airport</i> (di kota tujuan), sebenernya lebih enak pake produk yang udah terjamin pasti dijemput dan harga masih rupiah juga.</b></div>
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2. Biaya operasional (kebutuhan yang sekiranya bakal dibutuhin buat di Sumba tapi disiapkan dari kota asal). Kalo aku sih jujur, perlu beli beberapa <i>mandatory stuff</i> yang harus banget aku bawa kalo traveling. Seperti <i>counter pain</i>, <i>hot patch</i>, dan <i>wet tissue</i>. Agak berlebihan ya? Tapi hati lebih tenang dan damai kalo semua itu ada. Nah, balik lagi ke kebutuhan masing-masing. Mungkin ada yang perlu beli <i>soft-lens,</i> <i>flashlight</i>, <i>drone</i>, <i>go-pro</i>, <i>make up</i>. Lebih baik hal yang pasti kamu butuhin, udah kamu beli di kota asal, karena belum tentu barang-barang itu ada di tempat tujuan. Jangan lupa juga untuk cek segala macam history wabah yang pernah terjangkit di destinasi tujuan kamu, dan lakukan tindakan pencegahan. Aku ingat ini <i>last minute</i> banget, terus apoteker tempat beli obatnya pun kurang membantu, karena aku dikasih obat kina (ini buat nyembuhin, bukan pencegahan). Karena mencegah lebih baik daripada mengobati.</div>
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3. Biaya oleh-oleh. Oleh-oleh bisa buat diri sendiri dan orang lain. Seperti aku misal, aku mau banget beli kain Sumba buat diri aku sendiri. Atau ada orang lain yang mungkin ini mengoleksi tumblr Starbucks bertuliskan nama kota yang dikunjungi. Terus kalo kamu ada uang lebih, dan ingin memberikan kebahagiaan buat orang-orang di-sekitar dengan memberikan icip oleh-oleh kota yang kamu kunjungi, <i>why not</i>?</div>
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4. Biaya tak terduga yang perlu di-siapin. Ini perlu banget sih. Kalo ke daerah terpencil, usahakan <i>cash</i>. Gak bisa terlalu berharap kalo ATM akan mudah dijumpai. Kalo ke luar negeri, santai dengan VISA/MasterCard, kalo pun mau <i>cash</i> lebih baik persiapkan USD karena lebih <i>universal</i> atau bisa intip di blog lain <i>currency</i> apa yang populer di kota tujuan kamu. Tujuannya biar mempermudah kamu, jika sewaktu-waktu kamu perlu mengeluarkan biaya tambahan.</div>
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Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of Tengger massif in East Java. The name, Bromo, derived from Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god. To reach this area, you could fly to Malang Airport or Surabaya Airport. I have been to Bromo several times, but this time I visit Bromo with my new friends for a short getaway on weekend. Let these pictures tell the complete stories...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We found this rawon restaurant in Sidoarjo when we were on the way to Bromo from Juanda Airport. I forgot the restaurant name, but for sure Dendeng is not suitable with Rawon. Its taste so salty, and I don't get it what is gone so wrong.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hilariously, I only wear denim jacket with thin t-shirt! I was freezing, and decided to buy a couple of gloves on the spot.</td></tr>
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annual event of Tengger Tribe, so expect some crowd and traffic jam.<br />
What is Yadya Kasada?<br />
It is an annual event where people of Tengger travel up the mountain<br />
in order to make offerings of foods, flowers,<br />
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by throwing them into the caldera of the volcano.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And this is Amal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We walked down while enjoying the scenery<br />
while taking a lot of landscape pictures.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slowly reaching out the bottom of the hill.</td></tr>
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Feat. Dini and Echon at the back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and here we were. Mingle with the crowds.<br />
I'm not sure if they were the festival participants or the tourists.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and Echon can't let us to have picture by ourselves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Pura, where the event from last night take place.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mount Bromo just too crowd,<br />
so were heading to savannah directly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good lens you got, Amal.<br />
This is me, and I didn't have any morning shower beforehand.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lol, a candid shot with some nice vintage effect.</td></tr>
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We were visiting this attraction.</div>
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Malang Night Paradise.</div>
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It is located inside a private housing.</div>
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What's inside? Let's see!</div>
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I don't get it why Echon</div>
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asked Janette to take his picture</div>
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while his hands show rock pose.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another mandatory pose.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">His camera is for photographer pro only,<br />
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And it's blurry.</td></tr>
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My favourite, Bu Rudy Restaurant.</div>
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Actually, I can't get enough with single portion!</div>
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Its taste sweet and chewy.</div>
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Looks like I've spent good times in Surabaya, since all the itinerary only cuisine! Thank you to Rafli and family who willingly accompany me during a very short visit to Surabaya.Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Jawa Timur, Indonesia-8.0218747 112.9524384-33.5439092 71.6438444 17.5001598 154.2610324tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-67087176963149901782018-07-15T22:08:00.002+07:002018-07-15T22:37:12.674+07:00Traveling to Belitung<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Belitung (or in English, Billiton) is an island on the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It covers 4,800.6 km<sup style="font-size: 11.2px; line-height: 1;">2</sup>, and had a population of 271,868 in 2014. The island is known for its pepper, tin, and white sand. In case you're looking for a short-getaway that has query such as beach, quiet, and affordable you need to pay a visit here! It's not under-developed, only crowded at seasonal peak, yet has breathtaking coastline. It's enough if you only had four days off.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I was attracted of Belitung, because of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laskar_Pelangi">Laskar Pelangi</a>. We all knew the beauty from that movie. Finally I got a chance to visit this island last June.<br />
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Before the trip, I have searched the accommodation online. I have limited budget but don't like creepy stay. I was interested in MaxOne Bellstar Hotel. Their room is modern minimalist with affordable price. I booked through Traveloka via Flight + Hotel, where I could get discount if booked them altogether. I don't know precisely how much discount that I get but it's quite convenient with single payment only.<br />
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I arrived there and enter their lobby, it's above my expectation. I thought it would be like Amaris Hotel Solo, but it's not, it's huge ceiling. The receptionist is also provided by iMac, quite impressive huh. I love their hospitality! The room is standard, but I got the blurred mirror connecting the bedroom with bathroom...jeez. It's quite unique, but not my cup of tea. It's enough to cover the window by curtains, but how do I cover it...never mind just sleep the other way round.<br />
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About cleanliness, I would rate 5 out of 5! I always label myself as initial stage of OCD which tends to clean every edge whenever I want to place something. I prepared wet tissue on the bag, and start to wipe the table off. You know, it's all clean. Mean it.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">There is a private resort located at southern part of Belitung Island, around 43.5 miles away from Tanjung Pandang named Arumdalu. Actually, I have not heard any of our plan to the resort at the itinerary brief meeting so I was not prepare any extra cloth. Even though it's very far away from the city but it's actually took shorter time to reach the resort, around an hour and half. Definitely because of its empty road and rarely monitor lizards crossed the road carelessly.</span><br />
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When we reached the area, from the gate I got that feeling that this place would be awesome. I still got no idea that this place is a private resort. I thought this some kind of restaurant on the coastline. Someone from our group asked the receptionist, and he told us that we will have minimum spend around 250,000 IDR each person. This price is for the food, and we could explore the area freely. They allowed one of us to take a look first to help the decision. I'm all good, I had the feeling that this would be awesome. And here we go, all of us agreed upon this.<br />
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Whoa, it's very unique. They built the plain wood bridge to reach the restaurant. I was okay until I was paying attention to the detail as I recorded the ambiance, it's pretty high to the ground guys.<br />
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I was fascinated by the breathtaking view! The sand is white, clean, and soft. Fyi, they sweep away all the trash and the dried leaves every day. I think it's daily routine for every resort with private beach.<br />
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Inside, you could see several white semi-craft-building for romantic dinner purpose, windmill building, iconic triangle semi-craft-building up on the huge stone, and several private villas for rent.<br />
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I was visiting one of the private villa, it consist of the main building, private pool, and semi-craft building. It costs around 6 million IDR each night with breakfasting only or 10 million IDR each night with breakfasting, dinner, and airport transfer option.<br />
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There are 8 of us, and we spend around 2 million IDR for lunch only. Overall, my friend told me that their food is good. I was tasted it but maybe it already turn cold lol. I was fasting there. Oh, and they don't have praying room but they will provide one if you need it.<br />
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Tips: If you're with friends, it would be better to come at noon and bring your swimsuit as you could swim and canoeing here. The wave is so calm and quite. But if you're coming with partner, it would be nice to have a romantic candle light dinner here. For transportation, you might already know that you have to rent a private car during your trip in Belitong for easy access.<br />
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Northern Belitung.<br />
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Island hopping is a must! They have several tiny islands on the northern part. You could rent a boat, snorkelling equipment, and life vest. During island hopping, there is an island for lunch -- some kind of resort, but you could bring your own food and do picnic at Tanjung Kelayang beach like my group did! Ah, don't forget to bring a large plastic where you could keep your trash and bring it back to the main island.<br />
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First stop is Batu Garuda, Belitung is well-known for its huge stone as well. There are so many stones here, I have mistaken it once. I thought it was a hill, but it turns out a huge stone during the trip to Arumdalu. Wow. And here it is a stone that somewhat similar to garuda.<br />
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After that is lighthouse, I've never ever been to a lighthouse. I just watch a movie about lighthouse named <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443295/">Yours, Mine, and Ours</a>. But it is different, this lighthouse built in a middle of island which could not be accessed directly with cars.<br />
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Next is snorkelling!!! I never do snorkel before, so I hear their suggest carefully like don't forget to breathe using mouth with more pressure. It was hard at first like how should I dip myself to the water, but thanks to Gono who ready to pick me at the water lol! Then when I was too tired to swim, I just want to be back on the boat, but then I found it hard to climb up. But fortunately I was capable to climb up on my own on the second chance. Haha, so proud of myself.<br />
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Lastly, we visit Tanjung Kelayang Beach. Here we have our lunch together. There is a cave in this island, so we decided to take a look. It's worst scenario for me, lol. It's difficult to walk, as the guide lead the way on the front and I was left behind with Gunawan. So embarrassing. But finally I reached the end of the cave. Because I found no interesting activity back there, I decided to go back to the beach as I knew already that I would took longer time than the others, lol.<br />
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It's a wrap, then we went back to the initial point having light shower there and move on to Tanjung Tinggi Beach. It contains another huge stones again, but what a pity the sand is not as smooth as the others. Because of it's calm wave, it's perfect for family to swim with children.<br />
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Tips: Pay a visit to northern part then southern part to increase your excitement.<br />
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We are told that the eastern part is not developed as much as west did, so we might not be able to have lunch there. Before going to east, we decided to visit Kaolin Lake first. The white part is named Kaolin. Kaolin is one of the ingredients that commonly use in cosmetics.<br />
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Then we moved to Rumah Keong, located in front of Laskar Pelangi replica. I thought we would visit Laskar Pelangi school replica, but no. I could only see it from car, as we are heading to Dewi Kwan Im Temple. It was raining outside so we are competing with rain.<br />
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Dewi Kwan Im temple is just like any other temple, but it is located far away from the city and has a huge statue of Dewi Kwan Im. When I arrived, I feel so relax as the wind is very calming and thinking about Karate Kid movie. I'm so delusional.<br />
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For the closing, we went to Open-pit. It was once a tin mining, but abandoned now. We tried to follow Google Map, but then natural obstacle came out so we need to find alternative route. Fyi, it's not an official tourist activities, but you could pay a visit. You need to walk around 15 mins to reach the mining. As expected, there are no other visitor beside us.<br />
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Overall, that is my itinerary. To summarize, you better don't choose travel package but rent a car with driver instead. Some of you might be not that fluent riding the car in medium size road with truck. Yes, there are a lot of truck with high speed.<br />
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See you again, Billiton.<br />
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PS. Don't forget to watch my documentation <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTbE4G9TMuk&t=16s">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Here we go! The weather was so nice, a perfect day to be onboard. One hour later, I arrived in Solo, and suddenly Solo has traffic jam! Actually, this is occasionally happens when UNS held a graduation. After finished the main highlight of this trip, I decided to go to hotel.<br /><br />I would spend my 2 nights here at a two-star and budget hotel named Amaris. Located near Sriwedari Park. Usually I booked something from its official sites, but Amaris reservation needs credit card. I tried to contact their reservation centre but no response, so I continue the booking throught Traveloka. If you would like to have some discount, you better search it throughout travel platform such as Traveloka, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Agoda, etc. Perhasp you got lucky deal. Fyi, I got 15% disc for hotel booking from Traveloka. </span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">If you have Traveloka App, you better look for on-going promo or if no need to hurry you better wait for the best deal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">On the way back, you will find several food stalls. They sell local snack such as deep-fried tempe and boiled corn. I love the idea about staying in a quite place like this during my old days, lol. It's temporary imagination, because I can't stand if its too much silence for a long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">After Cetho, we're going down hill, and mesmerized by the scenic view. So we decided to pull over and take photos on the edge of the cliff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Then we had lunch at Ndoro Donker. It's really comfortable, to have chit chat with cool breeze and tea garden as the view. But for the food...its rice is really not my kind of food. But they have good tea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Then we had a night talks at a cafe, I do not really remember what cafe it was. Bye Solo, till next time!</span><br />
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I bet you already heard about this museum! This museum has different exhibition and I'm really curious about the "Future World". Yeah, it's crystal universe is really impressive. But I would like to give you a little tips for you, first timer!</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Before visit, please make sure that you already saw the information on its website, click <a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/museum/about.html?_ga=2.39487779.1041990651.1518088049-1021543984.1518088049#gallery">here</a>. We arrived there around 4 p.m. and still make it to the museum after the long queue! Like other museum, you're not allowed to use flash. I'm not a pro, so I just use my iPhone's camera...easier to handle. And someone's camera, lol.<br />
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We were very curious and excited to see all the creative touch but really want to have another good shot for Instagram feed. My friend told me that he wants to take a lot of pictures to make catalogue of himself, very funny.<br />
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The Wave.<br />
Its an opened room with waves hologram on the wall and comfy couch on the center of the room. So many tourists take a light seat even taking nap here! It's quite dark, cool, and not so much noise so it is indeed comfortable. For good shot, we need to wait for the wave movement! I don't mind having the blue waves on my face, but others prefer to have white waves on the face.<br />
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The Slide.<br />
My friend really interested to take a boomerang --one of Instagram product-- video on this installation! Because this is a slide, we need to take the shoes off. We were sliding numerous time just to get the perfect video until my butt getting hot. Another tips: communicate how you want the video recorded and how you command to start it before going up.<br />
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The Blocks.<br />
It is super cute. It shows "Leave me alone, I'm charging". It's really charging! I saw the staff exchange the blocks to be charged. Kids love to move and rearrange the blocks on the floor.<br />
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The Very-Beautiful Waterfall.<br />
When I saw this installation, I was mesmerized. We were like found a diamond between rocks, or found gold between mud. I don't want to take picture with it, but want to take picture of it. It's super long, so I only could take picture half of it.<br />
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The Balloons.<br />
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Finally, the long wait has finally come to an end. *Drama*. It's a super long queue, even the staff was frequently shouting out "Keep moving, it's a long queue.". Don't forget to maintain your backpack, and make sure not to hit the installation. It's a long aisle with light on your side, with a lot of people on the front and back. It's really disappointing, so I decided to take silhouette photographs at the end. The light is changing, so we were trying to define its pattern. Because I want the light in a specific way. And you know..... we could define it from the controller at the corner.<br />
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It's the first installation, but inside a room so we decided to save this for the last. The staff told us that the movie will be played mainly on the front and suggest to take a seat on the floor if you're too dizzy. The movie is animation, but it's not like cartoon like we watch on the cinema these days. It's a story about a crow from an egg till it could explore the sky with its beautiful feathers. It's hard to explain the animation... let me think for a sec. It's more likely a slow-motion animation with monochrome painting on canvas in large scale.<br />
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Ah and all over the floor there are hologram of sea creatures, like huge catfish and jelly fish swimming on the aisle. This museum is good for children, they could paint and display their masterpiece live here. They could have fun too with creative and interactive stuff here. Your ticket is valid for single entry, so if you have exit you could not enter from the main gate again. But you could enter from the exit door.<br />
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Because I had limited time to visit this museum, so I didn't have a chance to visit all the exhibitions. I chose Future World. It is costs S$19 for adult, quite expensive right? But don't worry, you could cut off this price by signing up on Sands Rewards Lifestyle. After registered, for iPhone's user you could add the membership card into Wallet for convenient. You could get promotion of Buy 1 Get 1 by showing up the membership at the ticket counter. Then, the staff told us that one membership could be used for four tickets! So, a member could buy 4 tickets with only S$38. Even though it's the same rule with Buy 1 Get 1, it's easier to create a single account for a group of four.Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com06 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 0189741.2862738 103.85926629999994-29.4677367 62.550672299999945 32.040284299999996 145.16786029999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-47214427197363811382017-12-01T20:54:00.002+07:002017-12-01T21:13:23.919+07:00Museum MACAN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara. This museum has been operated since early November 2017 until March 2018. A friend of mine, named Vina (which helps me in the previous article), ask me to go there. Then another friend of mine, named Sujan, also ask me to go there. Then here we go!</div>
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Before we went there, I seek for the general information such as operation hour, ticketing, and the exact location. Its operation time just like any other museum in Jakarta which is opens from Tuesday till Sunday (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and located inside Wisma AKR, West Jakarta. They also provide online ticketing which you can accessed through <a href="https://www.museummacan.org/">here</a>.<br />
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I read several recommendation to visit this museum to avoid the crowded is weekday or early weekend. But you know, I can't visit on weekday so I go with the second recommendation. I arrived there around 10 a.m. and you know what that people already queueing along the entrance! Meanwhile I still need to buy the tickets first. Lucky you if you had your student card, you will get student ticket price by 10,000 IDR reduction from adult ticket price (50,000 IDR). After that, a friend of mine being told by the security there to keep the bag at the deposit box. He said that the bag is larger than the permitted regulations. So if it really matter for you, you better bring out a less than medium size bag.<br />
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There are several regulations that you have to pay attention. The guard on the entrance will ask if you already understood their rules. Mainly, do not bring any food or beverage, no flash, and keep your voice soft. I really don't remember the rest. But you know, it's quite noisy inside! Well, maybe I'm one of them.<br />
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As I enter the museum part, my friends and I start another queue for the infinity room by Yayoi Kusama. It's the most unique arts. We had to queue for around an hour maybe? I do not really pay attention, but it's a long way to go and we only had 45 seconds inside the room with maximum of two peoples. But you may get lower duration depends on demand. Unluckily, there is a staff inside the room and get spotted on my hard-to-take and to-much-struggle-queueing-up picture! I knew that the staff needs to alert the visitor inside, hehe.<br />
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Then we spend more hour on the gallery. It's really awesome! A lot of arts, there's also a lot of staffs and visitors. It's quite small i think (even though I got stiff legs afterwards) compare to national gallery. The arts not only about imagination, but also idea, illustration of reality, memories, any other intention that I could not describe.<br />
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The visitors starts to come to an understand to take turns for taking pictures on the certain spot, but the other are not that understanding. It's okay. You just need to be patience, and also remember that this is a museum where people want to enjoy art sight-seeing and not to taking-instagram-photos.<br />
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If you left the main gallery, the security will ask whether if you want to come in again or not, because you will need a stamp on your hand if you want to enter again. Beside the main gallery, there is also children exhibition in which you could paint on a drawing or shading an embossed drawing. I thought that I still have passion in art, but I got no patience in shading the embossed drawing! It's a total disaster.<br />
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<li>Bring your student card and save 10,000 IDR for the entrance ticket.</li>
<li>Right after entrance, you have to queue up for the Infinity Room directly!</li>
<li>Bring small bag, you could see the allowed size from the pictures above or any other references picture.</li>
<li>I think mobile phone camera is enough to take the pictures, but it's okay to bring your mirrorless camera.</li>
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Do you know Binggrae? It's korean brand known for ice cream. They had various kind of ice cream which has different various like we had from well-known brand in Indonesia, such as Walls. They provide a whole different product especially in fruit flavour, unique packaging, and addition of either sponge cake or waffle. Recently, I'm so fond of their three products named Melona, Power Cap Banana, and Pangtoa Choco Chifon. So, I introduced them to my beloved friend named <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vinaasilvi/">Vina</a>.</div>
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This is quite special article since a friend of mine would like to share her opinion as well!</div>
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It's refreshing, if you got this one on sunny day. I began to curious when Song Manse (one of the triplets starring on Return of Superman - KBS2) got this ice cream from stranger man on a boat. If you happened to know Milkita Candy Melon Flavors, it's quite the same but less sugar or milk. But you need to eat this while still cold. Because it's an ice cream bar, you will get sticky hands cause of the melted ice cream. Better to wrap it up quickly. The texture is much creamy. Maybe its different level since it has different price tag too?<br />
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According to Vina's, it is has the exact taste as Milkita Candy Melon Flavors. She also agree that this flavour is refreshing!<br />
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This time is banana flavour. But the flavour is not that thick, but sweet and banana in balance way. The ice cream came in a tube, so it's quite hard to tear the cap if you had wet hands. If you happened to have the ice cream in melted way, you do not have to worry much about it. You can drink it from the bottle. Amazingly, the sweetness will not change after it melts. Other benefits from the packaging is you could have your ice cream wherever you are because you will not make a mess after the ice cream melts. It's the main difference with ice cream bar.<br />
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In her opinion, the taste is less banana. She likes banana ice cream, but this ice cream did not go well with her tastebud. But she attracted to its unique packaging. Unique packaging got a plus but still can't stand melona rank. This power cap has other flavour : soda. When I mentioned it, she says that soda flavour might be better choice. So we try it at the moment!<br />
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Unfortunately, I picked the wrong one. It's freezing. So we need to take some times to melt it down. After the ice cream melts a little, so the texture become creamy we took a sip. Both of us agreed it's not that good.</div>
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I love chocolate, and this binggrae product is really good. Even though I love chocolate, I do not like all of them since it came to different level of sweetness, bitter, and texture. But I do love this version of chocolate ice cream. This product is a kind of chocolate sandwich. The chocolate ice cream is inbetween the sponge cake. The sponge cake also in chocolate flavor!</div>
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She says it's good. She like this ice cream better than banana, so it came as her second rank.</div>
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Overall, she picked Melona as the best meanwhile I can't decide between Melona and Banana. I love Pangtoa Choco Chiffon, but I will reconsider it because of the sponge. I might prefer the cream only for snack.</div>
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Have you tasted them all? You can shout out your opinion or any other korean ice cream recommendation on comment section below.</div>
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Untuk bepergian ke luar negri, tentunya kita memerlukan paspor sebagai pengenal diri. Mungkin ada beberapa dari kalian yang baru pertama kali ingin membuat paspor, bisa baca pengalamanku yang akan aku jelaskan dengan detil disini. Masih sama seperti artikel sebelumnya, artikel ini akan ditulis dalam Bahasa Indonesia karena ini tidak bermanfaat jika dibaca orang asing, haha. Kali ini aku ingin berbagi informasi mengenai Kantor Imigirasi Kelas 1 di Kota Tangerang. Beberapa waktu lalu, aku mengajukan permohonan pergantian paspor karena paspor yang lama telah habis masa berlakunya. Mulai awal Agustus 2017, Kantor Imigrasi memiliki sistem antri <i>online</i>. Beberapa dapat mengajukan antrian melalui situs atau aplikasi resmi, namun ada juga yang melalui Whatsapp seperti Kantor Imigrasi Kelas 1 di Kota Tangerang.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Pendaftaran melalui Whatsapp dengan nomer 62-811-8119-000, lalu selanjutnya kalian dapat mengikuti format yang dicantumkan. Perlu diingat, untuk mengurus paspor lebih baik dari jauh-jauh hari, karena mungkin saja tidak ada tanggal yang tersedia dalam waktu dekat. Seperti pengalaman yang aku rasakan, jadwal tidak ada yg tersedia sehingga harus menunggu sekitar satu bulan. Awalnya ingin mengajukan e-paspor di Kantor Imigrasi Soekarno-Hatta, namun tidak ada tanggal yang tersedia hingga jangka waktu keberangkatan sehingga aku memilih untuk mengajukan paspor biasa. Perlu diketahui, tidak semua Kantor Imigrasi melayani permohonan e-paspor. Menurut informasi yang aku dapatkan dari seorang petugas imigrasi, kantor yang melayani e-paspor hanya Kelas 1 Khusus.<br />
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Nah, setelah mendaftar melalui Whatsapp kamu akan menerima nomer booking. Nomer booking ini hanya sebagai identitas kalau kamu terdaftar untuk shift tertentu, namun tidak dapat digunakan sebagai antrian pada saat proses permohonan. Dulu awal pertama kali membuat paspor, aku didampingi kedua orangtua dikarenakan masih dibawah 17 tahun. Walau agak kebingungan saat kemarin mengurus sendiri, tapi langsung berasa jadi <i>independent woman</i> gitu hehe.<br />
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Kalau kamu bingung, takut salah tapi tidak mau buang waktu bisa langsung ditanyakan ke petugas yang berada di sekitar kamu. Biasanya ada satpam yang selalu siap sedia dengan ramah menginformasikan hal-hal yang perlu kamu ketahui. Pilihnya yang tampangnya ramah dan mudah didekati, biasanya jawabannya lebih ramah di telinga dan sangat membantu. Tahapannya sebagai berikut:<br />
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1. Siapkan semua berkas yang diperlukan, sesuai dengan informasi yang tercantum pada situs resmi atau keterangan yang bisa kamu dapatkan melalui chat Whatsapp. Fotokopi semua berkas harus di kertas A4. Untuk pemohon baru, jangan lupa membawa materai 6000. Disarankan untuk membawa pulpen tinta hitam, tapi kalau tidak bawa juga tidak masalah karena disediakan di beberapa tempat. Baca lagi berkas yang perlu disiapkan dan pastikan untuk membawa berkas yang asli. Untuk lebih lengkapnya bisa akses <a href="http://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php/layanan-publik/paspor-biasa">disini</a>.<br />
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2. Lebih baik datang lebih awal pada saat hari H, karena kamu masih harus mengisi formulir dan mengantri untuk mendapatkan nomer antrian. Untuk di Kantor Imigrasi Kelas 1 Kota Tangerang, lebih baik duduk di barisan pertama. Agak membingungkan karena kamu harus antri untuk mendapatkan nomer antrian. Bingungin ya? Jadi nomer antrian yang kamu antriin ini untuk sesi wawancara, foto paspor, dan sidik jari. Nah antrian untuk mendapatkan nomer antrian ini diatur dari tempat duduk paling depan dan mengular hingga kebelakangan. Jadi untuk menghemat waktu pastikan kembali semua berkas yang dibutuhkan sudah tersedia, kalau masih tidak yakin bisa ditanyakan langsung ke petugas. Dan jangan lupa untuk cepat-cepat duduk di barisan pertama, ya walaupun pasti ada aja satu orang nyelip langsung (alias tidak antri).<br />
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3. Jangan lupa untuk mencatat nomer booking yang sudah diinformasikan melalui Whatsapp. Setelah mendapatkan nomer antrian, kamu akan diberi map. Jadi kalau kamu memiliki map lain yang berisi berkas-berkas tambahan, itu sudah tidak digunakan lagi jadi bisa disimpan didalam tas atau mobil (kalau malas tenteng-tenteng). Yang dibutuhkan saat sesi wawancara hanya map yang tadi sudah dipisahkan, serta KTP Asli. Kalau KTP pasti sudah dengan nyaman tersimpan di dompet, bukan?<br />
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4. Tunggu giliran. Kamu dapat memantau nomer antrian melalui layar TV yang tertera didepan ruangan. Jadi, Kantor Imigrasi Kelas 1 Tangerang itu memiliki dua sisi (1 untuk WNI, 1 untuk WNA). Untuk bagian WNI seperti semi-tersekat menjadi 3, yaitu antrian untuk pengajuan permohonan, antrian untuk sesi wawancara, dan antrian untuk pengambilan paspor.<br />
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5. Wawancara. Pertanyaan untuk wawancara juga tidak terlalu tegang kok. Malah petugas yang kemarin menangani permohonanku sangat ramah. Kalau kamu gengsi-an, sebelum wawancara jangan lupa <i>touch up</i> dulu. Kamu harus bertahan selama 5 tahun dengan foto paspor itu loh. Selain foto, kamu juga harus memindai sidik jari. Kemudian yang paling penting, pastikan berulang-kali bahwa data yang diinput oleh petugas sudah benar. Bisa langsung ditanyakan kepada petugas jika ingin mengecek kembali sebelum data benar-benar tersimpan.<br />
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6. Bayar paspor. Paspor tersedia dalam buku 24 dan 48 halaman. Untuk harga 48 halaman yaitu Rp. 355.000,-. Temanku bilang pembayaran hanya bisa dilakukan oleh transfer, nyatanya di Kantor Imigrasi Kelas 1 Kota Tangerang pembayaran hanya bisa dilakukan melalui Debit BRI atau tunai. Tersedia juga ATM BRI jika kamu tidak memiliki keduanya, namun seperti yang sudah diketahui kamu akan dikenakan biaya administrasi sebesar Rp. 7.500,-. Untungnya aku berhasil mengais lembar recehan dalam dompet, lumayan hemat Rp. 7.500,-. Mungkin pembayaran secara transfer hanya berlaku untuk e-paspor di Kantor Imigrasi Soekarno Hatta.<br />
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7. Tunggu 3 hari kerja. Paspor akan diproses selama 3 hari kerja. Hari akan diberitahukan pada saat sesi wawancara. Lama proses mungkin berbeda di setiap kantor imigrasi, karena teman saya yang mengajukan e-paspor baru di Kantor Imigrasi Soekarno Hatta harus menunggu 10 hari kerja setelah biaya paspor ditransfer.<br />
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8. Pada hari pengambilan, paspor dapat diambil diatas jam 1 siang. Dan lagi-lagi kamu harus mengambil nomer antrian sebelum jam 15.30. Waktu pengambilan diatas jam 1 itu hanya berlaku pada hari H pengambilan paspor. Jika ingin mengambil paspor keesokan harinya juga bisa di waktu yang lebih pagi. Namun ada keterangan untuk tidak mengambil paspor lebih dari 30 hari.<br />
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9. Kamu bisa mengambil nomor antrian dengan membawa kembali bukti pengajuan permohonan dan bukti pembayaran paspor kemudian security akan memindai barcode yang ada pada bukti tersebut.<br />
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10. Pada saat pengambilan paspor, kamu akan dimintai KTP. Setelah itu kamu juga akan diminta untuk menandatangani penerimaan paspor. Kemudian petugas akan memintamu untuk memfotokopi paspor baru. Fotokopi per lembar dihargai Rp. 500,-. KTP akan dikembalikan jika kamu telah memberikan fotokopi paspor baru.<br />
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Pengajuan paspor bisa dilakukan di Kantor Imigrasi manapun, namun tidak semua Kantor Imigrasi melayani permohonan e-paspor. Dan beberapa Kantor Imigrasi juga sudah tidak memiliki sistem <i>walk-in</i>. Ada baiknya untuk mencari tahu informasi mengenai Kantor Imigrasi yang hendak kamu kunjungi terlebih dahulu agar tidak membuang waktu dan uang.<br />
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Selanjutnya, karena rasanya tidak terlalu suka warna hijau, aku pun memutuskan untuk membeli customized passport cover. Karena suka banget dengan ikon blog ini, yang thankfully dibuatkan oleh Sujan, aku memutuskan untuk memakainya sebagai logo di bagian depan.<br />
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Aku memesannya di Peppila Craft, dan kamu bisa memiliki custom design untuk paspor mu dengan harga Rp. 100.000,-. Sayangnya, warna kulit covernya harus menyesuaikan warna yang disediakan. Pilihanku jatuh ke warna Pinkish Purple. Sekalian review aja kali ya?<br />
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Jadi admin-nya cukup ramah dan sabar. Dia menginfokan jika lebih baik design harus diatas 200kb untuk hasil yang lebih detail dan file dapat dikirim melalui email dalam bentuk jpeg atau png. Kemudian aku kirimkan file logo beserta guideline yang aku inginkan. Namun ya, ada harga ada barang sih ya haha. Aku orangnya agak ribet kalau kurang precise gini, soalnya menurutku logo ini kurang kecil sedikit dan tidak di tengah. Kemudian pinggiran-nya menurutku kurang oke sih, soalnya terlihat ada busa dan kain.<br />
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Menurut info di Instagram, proses pembuatannya memakan waktu hingga 7 hari kerja. Jadi setelah cukup sabar, tanpa disangka tiba-tiba barangnya datang di hari ke-4. Good job!<br />
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<br />Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-54894057267279553222017-10-28T11:00:00.000+07:002017-10-28T11:00:02.166+07:00Precious Childhood Memories<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hey, recently I'm thinking about to write an article in Bahasa. I knew that I'm not that fluent in English, but at least I want to try to write in English on my personal blog. Okay, let's make this article as the first article in Bahasa.</div>
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Belakangan ini, aku bernostalgia tentang hal-hal yang dulu aku gemari. Apakah kalian juga angkatan 95-an? Mungkin saja kegemaran kita mirip!</div>
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Nah, dulu masih ada lorong telpon umum selayaknya wartel namun tanpa kabin di sekolahku. Telepon umumnya masih yang berwarna biru dengan koin. Kemudian sempat mengalami perubahan menjadi warna merah-putih dengan desain yang lebih moderen. Telepon umum ini juga kerap dijumpai di persimpangan jalan kecil. Dulu salah satu teman yang rumahnya cukup dekat denganku kerap kali mengajakku untuk menelpon iseng. Ada saja ide dia untuk menjaili orang diseberang telpon. Pernah dia berpura-pura menjadi ibu kos yang menagih biaya, kemudian menjadi orang lainnya. Nakal banget gak sih, dan anehnya aku juga turut merasakan kesenangan menjaili orang. Untuk menjaili orang cukup hanya dengan Rp. 500,-</div>
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Perlahan semua telepon umum menghilang, dan wartel (re: warung telepon) kian ramai. Menjahili orang semakin mahal, jadi udah gak gitu lagi deh. Soalnya kalau di wartel dihitung terus tiap detiknya, dan lebih mahal karena biasanya wartel tersebut dilengkapi dengan AC.</div>
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Biasanya anak-anaknya menyingkatnya menjadi warnet. Dulu internet belum secara luas dimiliki oleh masyarakat di rumah. Sehingga untuk menyelesaikan beberapa kebutuhan dan pekerjaan harus mendatangi warnet. Kemudian karena sudah mengenal games secara online, beberapa warnet secara khusus mengidentifikasi diri sebagai warnet games. Pertama kali dikenalkan dengan internet sekitar tahun 2004 (sekitar kelas 4 SD). Saat itu, aku mulai mengakses google. Googling hal apapun yang tidak terlalu penting, seperti sinopsis film. Kemudian mulai berkembang dengan mengakses games Barbie.</div>
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Lagi dengan temanku yang jahil itu kami berulah di warnet. Dahulu harga sewanya mencapai Rp. 5.000,-/jam. Karena tidak mau rugi, kami memainkan hingga detik-detik terakhir. Namun, sayangnya yang tercatat di admin lewat 23 detik. Sedih, uang kami gak cukup. Sedih lagi, aku ditumbalkan jadi jaminan. Untung yang punya datang dan mengenali wajahku, kemudian ia mempersilakan aku pergi karena hanya lewat 23 detik.</div>
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Masih ingat dengan buku kecil yang dapat diisikan dengan kertas? Dulu para cewek gemar bertukar kertas orgi, bahkan ada yang menjadikannya sebagai salah satu sumber penghasilan. Masih ingat apa yang diisikan dalam orgi? Biodata! Biodata lengkap dengan opini mengenai si pemilik orgi. Dan lagi-lagi, yang menjadi daya eksentriknya adalah cara menulis. Yap, tulisan akan dibuat seindah mungkin dengan tambahan-tambahan garis atau lengkungan pada awal atau akhir huruf. Lambat laun orgi pun berkembang menjadi buku yang lebih besar dan dikenal dengan File. Aku pun masih ingat dengan merk beken yang dahulu menjadi incaran: Harvest. Desain yang minimalis dan kualitas kertas yang cukup tebal yang menjadi daya tariknya.</div>
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Pernah denger "walkman" atau bahkan pernah punya? Ya, dulu aku memiliki walkman dengan merk Sony! Lagaknya bagai orang dewasa yang paham musik. Padahal hanya ingin ikut-ikut papa. Yang didengarkan juga dulu mungkin hanya musik Trio Kwek-Kwek, Sherina, dan Tasya. Namun era-nya Walkman cepat berganti dengan hadirnya Mp3 Player. Mp3 Player tentunya lebih cepat digandrungi karena dapat memuat lebih banyak lagu dan bentuknya yang sangat praktis. Aku juga dulu memiliki Mp3 Player berwarna ungu yang dapat berganti casing dengan berbagai warna lainnya, haha pamer banget. Mp3 Player juga cepat tergantikan dengan Mp4 Player. Namun dulu aku tidak lagi mengikuti tren Mp4, karena sudah lebih praktis dengan menggunakan HP. Mp4 Player juga kemudian ditinggalkan setelah hadirnya iPod. Dan kini, iPod masih bertahan dengan inovasi desain dan tambahan fungsionalitas lainnya.</div>
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Dulu aku dan teman-teman berlangganan majalah! Sempet berganti majalah mulai dari W, Gadis, CosmoGirl, dan GoGirl. Bagian yang pertama kali kubaca tentunya Horoscope, haha. Setelah melihat ramalan zodiak milikku (<i>fyi</i>, aku Cancerian lho!), tentunya dilanjutkan dengan zodiak gebetan dong. Entah mengapa ramalan zodiak itu dulu sangat mirip dengan kejadian-kejadian yang terjadi denganku saat itu. Atau hanya delusi aku seorang? Pokoknya jaman smp dulu ini menjadi suatu hal yang perlu kita ketahui. Apalagi untuk mencocok-cocokan diri dengan gebetan. Terkadang baca zodiak yang sehati banget saja bisa meningkatkan mood seharian. Ini terjadi untuk aku aja atau kalian juga?</div>
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Setelah Horoscope, aku juga mengikuti tren fashion yang disajikan. Bahkan beberapa kali aku datang ke butik yang berkolaborasi dengan majalah tersebut. Masih ingat dengan jelas beberapa butik itu ada di Mangga Dua lt.4! Omong-omong, <i>kids zaman now</i> (re: bahasa kekinian untuk anak zaman sekarang) masih baca majalah selain Kinfolk gak sih? </div>
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Ya Tuhan, Friendster masih bisa di-akses gak sih? Dulu jaman-jamannya nge-tren atau saat aku masih duduk di bangku SMP, sempet masih cupu gitu. Nama profile masih pakai nama panjang asli, sedangkan teman-teman sudah pakai imbuhan gak jelas lainnya. Tapi begitu udah mulai ikut-ikutan tren, eh friendster-nya bubar dan tertinggal sebagai kenangan "alay". Zaman terus berubah. Setelah Friendster, ada Tumblr, kemudian Twitter, lalu Facebook. Untungnya Facebook terus menyajikan pembaruan yang mengikuti kebutuhan penggunanya saat ini. Lalu ditambah dengan hadirnya Snapchat, dan Instagram. Dulu juga pernah ada Path, Ask.fm dan Secret yang sepertinya sudah tidak digunakan lagi saat ini. Apa ya selanjutnya?</div>
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Belum kebayang kalo Instagram akan kita tinggalkan, masih seru. Kalaupun ditinggalkan, gimana ya kira-kira reaksi kita melihat kelakuan diri saat masih ada Instagram?</div>
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Abang-abang jajanan dulu ada yang sangat kreatif. Beliau menjual mie sedap goreng dipinggir sekolah, dan menjadikan plastiknya sebagai wadah! Sangat menghemat modal untuk wadahnya. Kemudian masih banyak jajanan-jajanan lain yang masih bertahan hingga sekarang, bahkan sudah ada yang naik kelas seperti kue cubit. Jajanan yang paling bertahan antara lain: telur gulung, lidi, dan otak-otak. Kemudian jajanan bertambah dengan hadirnya: balor, piscok, crepes, dsb.</div>
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Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-40081819031409238372017-10-21T11:00:00.000+07:002017-10-22T23:21:45.761+07:00Review: Glasses Online Shop in Indonesia<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Nowadays, it feels easier to buy some fashion accessories online. You could search all the items through your device screen wherever you are. Technology lead a new shopping habit through social media. It does not only benefit the seller but also the customer. Customer could spend her spare time whenever it is to keep scrolling the online shop products, it's more way convenient for busy person. I would like to share you my experience when online shopping for glasses. I happened to buy glasses online from several online shops, there are Mylogylollyshop, Michikolatte, Yourglasses, and Karamata_id.<br />
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I will tell you the real experience, here we go.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>1. <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myleyewear">Mylogylollyshop</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlZ98AyKi_MmXMGwgFr_Z7I6K7LySsAc2aIllW7l6a65Kjs3Vnv0FpsUo8XLXVwTxnNeQZoddKoZQvqibKKnm0yXpadlNL1V-gAIcYe4Mz7Y4RbbNB0BiEpcWU0FgPsIDo4dC7POMk9SM/s1600/header_myloggy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlZ98AyKi_MmXMGwgFr_Z7I6K7LySsAc2aIllW7l6a65Kjs3Vnv0FpsUo8XLXVwTxnNeQZoddKoZQvqibKKnm0yXpadlNL1V-gAIcYe4Mz7Y4RbbNB0BiEpcWU0FgPsIDo4dC7POMk9SM/s1600/header_myloggy.jpg" /></a>They once had @mylogylollyshop as their username, but somehow they change their username to @myleyewear. This online shop has really a long way catalogue! So, you will need to keep on scrolling their gallery. It's a plus, the provide various glasses styles from glasses to sunglasses. But it will be a minus, if you are too lazy to search. Come on, it's online shopping so you need to keep scrolling, you will probably saw their hidden gem (the one that match your style). Lately, mylogylollyshop show their product based on gender in different account. See @mylogylollyshopman for male. The last time, they only receive order through sms but I could see they mention "LINE only" on their bio, quite impressive progress I think.<br />
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When I communicated with their representative, the representative is a kind of straight-answer to all of my questions. I think it's better that way, although it doesn't seem friendly to others. For price tag, they offer very affordable prices in range of 89,000 IDR. I ordered a sunglasses, but it came with soft case (I hope it was a hard case with microfiber cloth). But you can't choose shipping expedition on the moment, they only shipping with Sicepat.<br />
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Suggest: Pay attention to your album, I think it would be nice if you provide more nice-minimalist photos.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michikolatte/">Michikolatte</a><br />
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When I happened to visit their gallery, it seems very deluxe. They provide catalogue in nice shoots, but they have least items to offer. What a good branding. Their representative is quite friendly and helpful. I ask for air waybill the next day after the payment, but then they answer the next day with honest answer. They apologize for the late shipping, and I love the attitude. The package also arrived safe and sound. For the price tag, they offer quite expensive compare to others in range of 150,000 IDR. The glasses came with cardboard case and microfiber cloth. You can't choose shipping expedition on the moment too, they only shipping with JNE.<br />
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You can order through Whatsapp or visit their store on West Jakarta (free eye checkup), but sometimes they participate at bazaar in mall. Love the overall package of Michikolatte, I'm satisfied.<br />
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Suggest: I think you need to redesign for the eyeglasses case.<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.instagram.com/yourglasses_id">Yourglasses</a><br />
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I added their line account, and they really like to broadcast their products. Quite impressive with the first sentences which they arranged.<br />
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I once ordered the glasses from them, but it took a while before the order shipped. And I was unsatisfied with their representative. I ask to use JNE YES (which is a one day shipping, with higher price), and they representative say I could and gave me the prices with JNE YES. I transfer the payment right away, but then the package shipped on the next three days with Sicepat Regular. Okay, maybe they need to recheck the item's quality before it's shipped on the three days. But then when I ask about the mismatch shipping expedition, they only reply with "Please share the air waybill, I'll check" without any further explanation. Fortunately, the item arrived safe and sound.<br />
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For price tag, they offer very affordable prices in range of 89,000 IDR. And the item came with hard case and microfiber cloth. It's totally an A plus (score occurs for product only).<br />
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Suggest: I think the representative need to proceed and clarify any issue from the customer and also learn to say sorry if mistake really happening. I was left without any explanation.<br />
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4. <a href="http://instagram.com/karamata_id">Karamata_id.</a><br />
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They have quite cool products catalogue, so I once interested to order two glasses. They might slow response on weekend, but they reply my message with a day delay only. Their representative explained detail stuff about the shipping day, extra notes about the unexpected things (the item ran out), and I could remind her to share the air waybill on the next three days (if the product has not arrived yet). It's quite a little explanation but really helpful and gave me relax and trust. The product came, but unfortunately one of the items is broken. Not really broke into pieces, but the handle is tilted slightly so it is really uncomfortable to wear. I don't make a fuss because it's already late to return the item (I don't really wear it after one to two weeks after the item arrived). Once the item arrived, I only open the case and see the item is broken or not. I was satisfied with other item.<br />
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For price tag, they offer very affordable prices in range of 89,000 IDR. And the item came with hard case and microfiber cloth. This shop got nice representative, but lack of quality control.<br />
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Suggest: Don't make money with the broken item, it's a waste anyway.<br />
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Overall conclusion, these online shops also offer the minus or plus lenses as well and there is a plus and a minus in each online shop. Some people might say, "Online shopping doesn't really meet the expectation", but it doesn't happen to all online shopping. Some of them may provide better quality control. Back again, it's all up to you. I wrote this article based on my own experience and each system might has flaw which unfortunately happened to me.<br />
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Fyi, the order has no matter with the rank of my personal choice. If you are disagree or experience different unfortunate thing you can shout out your opinion on comment section below, feel free to share your experience!Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-88624367635714047602017-10-14T20:38:00.004+07:002017-10-15T18:45:27.777+07:00What will you do in Computer Science?<div style="text-align: left;">
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My little sister is on her senior year and decided to continue her study in Computer Science, like I did. Funny enough to know that your sister will somehow take path the one you chose. As long as I can remember, I never suggest her to take this field. But here we are, she chose this major for her secondary option.</div>
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I think that maybe some of you, my readers, will eventually choose this major as well. So I would love to share my experience.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>As my experience, the significant thing that the male students will be dominant attendants but this could be wrong especially if you entered female university. So, you can make friends with the whole female students from your batch, even with your female seniors. I suggest you to make friends with male students too. On early semester, the female students mostly show their denial about being computer science student and several of them will choose another major for the next year. This case would only happens if she had better opportunity.<br />
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If you feel you had no passion for this major and if you have better financial, you need to choose another path as soon as possible before things go worse. But if you no, then make up your mind or at least try hard to study to pass the examination. I made up my mind and passed the college on time.<br />
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Basically, the computer science is all about mathematical logical. Have you heard about algorithm? Based on Wikipedia, algorithm is unambiguous specification of how to solve a class of problems. You need to create your own algorithm to build a program, but there are also other algorithm that you could find on internet. You could use other existing algorithm in order to complete your algorithm. Algorithm would never be enough to build a program, you need to know about programming language. Programming language is a method to communicate with the compiler to build the application. So, you will use the programming language to write down your algorithm. There are so many programming languages, but in BINUS University you will be introduced to C, C++, and Java. The class will inform you about the programming language, but you need to check it out on internet to enhance your understanding.<br />
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Hearing about mathematical logical, you will take the some mathematical class such as Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus I, and Calculus II. So, if you feel you will take more time to understand you need to spare extra time to study. Ask your friends for a study group, in the group you could exchange information. You can take turn to explain about the subject you've mastered. Isn't that cool way to boost your knowledge by give and take, is it?<br />
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At certain point, you will be asked for minor subjects. Like I told you, I chose Artificial Intelligence. For your information, there is no easy minor subjects. I recommend you to choose what you like or at least you're interested in. This could decrease your stress level. I chose different path from my friends, yet we still hanging out together till now. It's never been easy to follow what you're interested in, but you will never regret to retrieve such precious knowledge. It helps me to understand it better than before.<br />
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You never know where the path you chose will lead you someday, like me right now doing an unexpected job. You might become an employee or an entrepreneur, mind does changes so do the opportunity right?<br />
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Lastly, you need to join community or organizational stuff to make friends and don't forget your priority. Some people messed up their college life because he doesn't have priority. But remember, you need days off for having fun and refresh your mind. Determine your priority and go for it.Tandinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323863787571109053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264340096095917310.post-91382513795732169432017-08-17T22:14:00.000+07:002017-08-19T16:57:36.601+07:00Just Graduated<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I would love to inform you that I have graduated from my college officially. Proudly say, I'm a bachelor of Computer Science. Even though I did not receive any title caused of my 3.66 GPA. Thank you for my support system, my family. Thanks dad for your hard work to fund my study. Thanks mom for all you have done till now and keep going. Thanks my little sister, for your sometimes-consideration-to-accompany me during my thesis at cafe. She would love to read this! Last time she mad at me, because I posted something on my Instagram account with no thank for her on the caption.</div>
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Meet Aiko, one of the former friends I met in the early days of college. She is talkative and has really nice personality. The only one who told me about what kind of friendship she would love to. No badmouthing about any of us! Is it cool, isn't it?<br />
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Meet Yessi, currently one of the best friends from college. She is miss grumpy and I am the victim. Hehe. But over all this, she is really caring. She will accompany me during lunch or if I need her help, she helped me for thesis defense preparation too. Amazingly we both talkative and can't handle secret. Currently she is a mobile developer, although she was not planning to be one just like me.<br />
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Meet Akiet and Leo, which happens to be on site for their girlfriend graduation. Look at that beautiful bouquet, surprisingly Akiet is so romantic towards his first girl friend ever.
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During my college years, I have known so many guys but tend to hang around these people only for the last two years. Yeah, during exam week we have our study group like a week or a day before the exam takes place. We collected all the notes from other colleague as well, and discuss for the better solution. Congratulations for us and may the force be with us. Good luck with your dream and passion. See you on top!<br />
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Last month, these people have a plan to travel abroad to Japan or South Korea by next year. Hopefully we could achieve this goal. Looking forward for me personally to save some money. Truthfully, I have bad financial management.<br />
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Meet this duo as Chan (my junior high girl squad). Thanks for the late surprise, flowers, and sash. Suddenly show up in front of my house in the morning, and had to wait for me took a shower first. Thank you for your time.<br />
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Lastly, thank you Sujan and Ditha for the bouquet and gift. I really appreciate your concern for me, hehe <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">❤</span><br />
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Do you ever have a bucket list? Every kid has her own dreams and sometimes she list down all the things todo in future on her diary. When I was a kid, I dream to be an architect. During junior high school, I collected information about architect college around the world and found this awesome college named <i>Ecole nationale superieure des Beaux-Arts</i>. I remember this clearly, because I wrote it down on a piece of paper and clip it on my mother's side-cupboard! How unfortunate, I could not make it because I took different path. I chose Computer Science and now this is completed. So happy and proud that I did it. No, we did it.<br />
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Mostly people would ask what will you do after graduate? I will answer work for now. I admitted that I will somehow need higher education to keep up with my career. But, I think I need some rest time for one to three years before continue to post graduate degree. It would be awesome if I choose Computer Science too.<br />
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The next thing todo is travel around Indonesia. Start from Bali, Gili, Labuan Bajo, Raja Ampat, Gorontalo, Derawan, Weh Island, and Bukittinggi. Actually I want to visit every beauty Indonesia has, but I will focus on them for now. During these three years, I have been around Malang once, and three times for Solo, Yogyakarta, and Semarang. So pennywise because I do not need to spend money for room, there are my friends (only Sujan and Ditha) there.<br />
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After that, I would really love to visit Europe! I want to travel for a year, can I? I would love to, but I can not. No money and have to work. I want to see Eiffel for sure, then Hagia Sophia, then Buckingham Palace, then Norway or other Scandinavian country for aurora, then Italy for foods! I love the art of europe. I do not know why, maybe too much consumption of international movies? Or am I just being obsessed with travel around the world. The truth is, I want to visit arctic as well but I could not imagine how these ice rock could contain my weight, lol.<br />
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So, have you list down all the things to do? If you have not done it, you should write one. By writing it down, you could sense the great power inside that will motivate you to achieve it.<br />
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After graduated from college, there are three things most students will do. They will attempt to find job opportunity, start their own business. and the rest will continue their study. As you know, I have graduated and luckily, before my internship finished my office offered me a job. So I do not need to seek for job opportunity at the moment. But then, I never knew what it was like to attend a job interview. Once upon a time, I applied for a job opportunity. So this article would be a hint for you who still looking for the best job opportunity. Here I will tell you how it goes.</div>
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First, you need to determine what kind of job that you would like. If you have not decided it yet, you could find references throughout a company career site, your alma mater newsletter, or any other social media article. If you're happened to be a Binus University alumnus, they will share any job opportunity information through your email. During the process, you still have to mind for the requirement they need to fill in the position.</div>
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<li>Prepare the reason why you're interested with their job opportunity or company, and why you're worth it to be selected.</li>
<li>Print out the cv, cover letter, grade, and education certificate. As for me, I also have the printed copy of my identification card and formal photos which always standby in my wallet.</li>
<li>Dress formally. Check your closet and find the best outfit. If you have no formal outfit, you might need to buy it beforehand or borrow it from your relatives. If you're a lady, you probably need to pay attention how is your make up, better go with fresh natural make up.</li>
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Fortunately, there is a job opportunity at my current office. For further detail, click <a href="https://www.techinasia.com/jobs/5b8cbf76-035c-492d-9aa5-9db2afea906e" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Last year, I began the adventure with two other guys. On that time I was like highly motivated to move to other field as far as I could. Application Developer is one of the job that the most I anticipate. I was never find it fun to code, till I began to know it here.</div>
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For my thesis, I've designated to team up with them too! Yeah, my college term allows us to do thesis within team with maximum number of three students. All of my thesis preparation went well because there is no significant obstacle as we came up with our company project. My thesis is about Online Invitation for Android and Web, which you can invite, communicate, even photo-sharing with your guests. But there is a huge obstacle between us to finish the thesis. It is never been easy to work in a team if you have no trust. Once I tried to trust my friend, he was almost kinda ruin our thesis. Because the due time is coming closer the tension became higher and I find it so hard to trust him again, but I had to. Then I found my self can not be trusted either. It was a misunderstanding, but it leads my friend to re-do all the works he has done. My bad, sorry for that! Lastly, the only guy who never made mistake before...forgot to bring his documents right on our submission day.<br />
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Then we regain our trust each other in order to complete the revision...and we did it! We sacrificed our time, money, and any other guilty-pleasure during the process but it's worth it. Thank you for all the attention, spirit, and pray during the process! I want to tell you, there is no perfect team. Your tolerance, trust, and hard work to collaborate which made it perfect.<br />
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Talking about team, the team I was working with during my internship is amazing. Like, you can learn, discuss, and share on the same time! Actually, I learned a lot from them. At the initial point of my internship, I was kinda hard to believe that I had to spend a year to code and it is hard to adjust the coding culture. I have to admit it, I'm not a fast-learner when I'm not into it. Still rejecting my destiny here, but I need to keep up with other pace. Fortunately, the mobile (both Android and iOS) is something similar with the Computer Vision class, it uses layout and class to define its action.<br />
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Come to think of it, I never mentioned anything about coding on my blog. Since Karlie Kloss empower girls with her class #KodeWithKlossy, I was encouraged to bring it up here. Proudly say, I'm a woman who code. But there is nothing to be proud of actually, still on infinite learning process. There will always be something new to learn. I can not imagine how the technology progresses in the future. Sometimes, it frightened me. You know sometimes cartoon movies describe the future with robotic invasion. OMG, just realized that I was too much consume the cartoons.<br />
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Android and iOS have the same development pattern which help me to understand faster than web development. I confronted the backend once and it's a whole different things to handle. Here, I also learned about time management, speak up your ideas, and communicate with client. There are also another activities which took place sometimes in office hour and sometimes after office hour like playing games, watching movies, sports activity, and gathering to Bandung!<br />
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I was on Artificial Intelligence specialization when I decided to follow my university's program to be an intern. It was my dream to create something that would be helpful for humanity. Could <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Hero_6_(film)" target="_blank">Baymax</a> be the example? But then I realize that would be a rough path to walk on. Sometimes, you just need to pull back. That is not the only option to determine what you would become someday. It will be a long long journey, since AI still limited in developing country. In order to get things back, I need to go to superpower country. It would be awesome if dream do come true.<br />
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For your information, I never regret to be accepted as an intern here. I never planning to become an application developer especially mobile, but sometimes the path you took will lead you to a certain point that you would find what you're meant to be. Is it right for me to talk about this one? Not sure. I'm still young and would love to explore things that I never knew before. So do you. Your environment will somehow encourage you to do things they thought you would be good at. But you're the only one who know the truth whether you're capable or not. Stay true to yourself, and be brave to take risk.<br />
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Yessshhh, I turned to 22 by this year! Time flies so fast right, I was like "Did not I just graduate from high school, did I?". But still, I have not attended the graduation yet (will be on August 1).<br />
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From January till this June a lot of things happened. I have finished my internship by the end of February and started my career as mobile developer on March. My team and I successfully overcome our differences and any other obstacles together to complete our thesis on time. Gratefully announce that I successfully completed my bachelor degree last March and it turned out as my main reason to take hiatus. I want to thank people that also spare their time to come for my thesis defense. You know, I'm starting to feel like winning an OSCAR thanking people over and over again. Thanks guys, you rock! Even Ditha sent me a package of sash and roses, how lovely! I posted the photos on my Instagram account, <a href="http://instagram.com/tandins" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Ah! I went to Semarang again on April to attend Ditha's graduation. Luckily, I managed to arrived there on D-Day afternoon. Sujan came along from Solo with her bf and picked me up at the Semarangtawang Train Station. I told Ditha that I can not attend her graduation, surprisingly she believed that! So she was surprised (and cried for a while) when she saw us stood by her sister.<br />
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After Ditha's graduation, I was heading to Solo back with Sujan and her bf (because I decided to sleep at her room as always). I spent the weekend on Solo reaching out some places like Paragon Mall and La Moda Del Gelato, and on Yogyakarta reaching out some places like Taman Sari Water Castle, Tempo Gelato, and The House of Raminten! Yeah, only those three (and Bakpia Djava of course) because it's a day trip from Solo. Should I write an article to review those places?<br />
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May you all have luck in life, love, and after-life. Spread the love ❤<br />
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The service is good, because they're in reachable distance in case you'll need something and they're all hospitable. For the price is quite affordable. Large jjajangmyeon only costs 45,000 IDR, and soft drink only costs 7,000 IDR.<br />
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Estimated cost at 60,000 IDR / person.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Karawaci, Tangerang City, Banten, Indonesia-6.1805851999999986 106.6202025-6.2437301999999981 106.5395215 -6.117440199999999 106.7008835