traveling is freedom...

Travelling is freedom. Maybe I'll just travel my whole life. Fuck career, getting married, getting famous, and getting rich. I might die happier.

The 90s

When? Can't remember

Where to? Perth, OZ and Singapore, Bali, Pangandaran, P. Ratu, Bengkulu, Anyer. P. Seribu, jogja, etc.

Activities? Can't really remember the detail. I was only a kid traveling with family. 

2002 - read Supernova: Akar. Fell in love with Bodhi.

2004

When? August - September

Where to? Western Europe

Activities? got mad in Italy - got lost in translation in Amsterdam - got lost in action (also) in Amsterdam - got lost on Metro in Paris - got sexually harassed by an ugly fat Frenchman photographer (also) in Paris - got a picture of a handsome turkish kebab chef kissing my cheeks in Berlin... I was only 19, and I blushed like a steamed prawn.

2005 - read "On the Road" - fell in love with Keruack.

2007

PART I

When? August

Where to? Singapore

Activities? The Cure live concert - front row, baby! btw, remember to choose ur travelmate carefully.

PART II

When? September. 

Where to? Middle East: Egypt - Israel - Jordan

Activities? valuable mother-daughter pilgrimage tour. Fell in love with Mt. Sinai. Will definitely climb the magical mountain again.

2008 - work like a dog. no travel.

2009

PART I

When? March.

Where to? Belitung Island

Activities? Solo extended business trip - fell in love with Tanjung Kelayang. Been promoting the cottage to friends and families.

PART II

When? October.

Where to? Jogja.

Activities? honeymoon ahaha... having fun. bought a painting. jogja carnival. got scammed. lost my favorite jacket. travel by motorbike to parangritis & prambanan.

PART III

When? November.

Where to? Cimaja, Pelabuhan Ratu - on a backpack and a shoestring.

Activities? Laid back long weekend. eat pizza. swim. eat snacks. get around by motorbike. eat ikan bakar. drink beer. eat. another beer. eat. gained weight (a lot!)

2010 PLANS!!!

January 14 - 24: VIETNAM overland backpacking duo trip (with one travelmate only). Got the ticket - booked the room.

July: Manado or Medan or Makassar. Haven't decided yet.

August 10-15: PHUKET with family. Got two free tickets from AirAsia!! Yay!!

October: Hopefully... LEIDEN, Netherland *Amin! amin! ma-in!!!*

2011 PLANS!!!!

EUROPE by EURORAIL PASS (I'll be 25, and that's the age limit to get cheap ticket) 

and GREAT WALL OF CHINA!!!