The next morning, I opted to skip the hike to Pulau Padar. As an early riser with a deep fondness for sunrises in general, the allure of witnessing the dawn break over the open sea was simply too strong to resist. First, the sky began to awaken with a gentle,…

Dive into Komodo Island: A Scuba Adventure
Komodo Island has long reigned as one of Indonesia’s premier scuba diving destinations. Imagine plunging into its crystal-clear waters, where encounters with majestic manta rays, sleek sharks, and graceful sea turtles are not just possibilities, but thrilling realities. Thanks to recent renovations and the expansion of Labuan Bajo’s airport, this…

Yehliu Geopark, A Pleasant Surprise
Our visit to Yehliu Geopark was an unexpected delight. Neither of us had ever heard of Yeh Liu Geopark, it wasn’t even a blip on our travel radar. We had booked a day trip to Shifen and Jiufen, two must-visit cities nestled close to each other. Little did we know,…

Dinner at Da Du Hui Noodle Shop, Hualien
The day has gotten dark at 5:30 PM in Hualien, Taiwan. We were strolling around Hualien road, looking for a place for dinner and shelter from Taiwan winter night. A hot Taiwanese Beef Noodle sounds appetizing when we pass in front of Da Du Hui Noodle shop. View of boiling…

Dinner at Yuki Maru, Sanur,
More than 1 year since we visited Sanur, the main road has become much more alive. Seems that the recovery form pandemic time is going well. However, this results in difficulties to find a quiet place to have dinner after an evening at the beach. Grace mentioned Yuki Maru, a…