The Lodge Maribaya, Bandung

So, the last time I went to Bandung and took a break with Ruzzy, I had to take travel-bus back to Cibubur alone from Bandung after the trip because Ruth lives in Bogor, therefore we would have to go on different directions. I don't like travelling for 3++ hours in a travel-car alone.

Being the whiney, spoilt girlfriend that I am, I called my boyfriend and told him about it. He then, out of nowhere, told me that his brother had to attend a wedding in Bandung that same day, thus if I want, I can go back to Jakarta with them. WHAT ARE THE ODDS? 

THAT's fantastic, because a.) I get to pay less haha! b.) I have Bram to accompany me to go to one last place before heading home!

Well we opted for The Lodge, Maribaya upon seeing hundreds of pretty photos and fantastic reviews on Instagram. Haha! 

Bali Trip, March 2016

Christmas at Shibuya, Japan

Christmas in Japan is surprisingly as festive as in European countries. 

Funny, knowing that the majority of people aren't the followers of Jesus Christ. 

Even more surprising, Christmas is a couple lovers holiday in Japan. YES, so couples go out to nice dinner at fancy restaurants and go to a hotel afterwards. Hey look, I'm not a Christian, but I'd be pretty offended if I were. But hey, the Japanese do know a lot about shopping, and if it means it would get people to go outside and shop, anything they'd celebrate! 

Nonetheless, respecting all kinds of beliefs keep the planet rotating. 

I enjoyed spending Christmas in Shibuya, 

let me share with you the atmosphere of Christmas in Japan!

 whatcha doin father christmas?

Shibuya is the Mecca of Shopping in Japan. 

There are countless shops and blocks of stores to be explored. 

As a tourist from a tropical country, Winter sale is the best thing the world has got to offer after Coffee Latte, so I might have spent half of my savings on sales, but NO REGRETS!

 As of for what I had on:

Blouse: A thick unbranded sweater 

Camel Coat: H&M

Jeans: Nevada (Super cheaaaap!)

Shoes: Nike

Bag: Vierzehn

 This beautiful tree was placed in the middle of shopping area and it's super cute!

Despite what went on today in Jakarta, 

yes, the bomb blast. 

I want to share with you to lighten up the mood.

We'll be okay Jakarta, I know we will. 

WE AREN'T AFRAID. 

love, 

Mt. Fuji, Japan

Greetings from the freezing Japan, 

as I write this, it is 12.39 am, everyone else is asleep, tucked nicely in warm, fuzzy blankets, away from the bone-crushingly cold wind outside.

Japan has been absolutely stunning, it is beyond my expectation.

I went to an even colder part of Tokyo, a two hour car-ride to Fujiyama!

While it is absolutely fantastic, beautiful scenery in Mt. Fuji just made the whole ride worth it.

While it is hard trying to take pictures while my eyes are bleeding out water every 2 seconds, the view makes every photo just look damn majestic.

Nature's a good good friend of mine.

I'm going to curl up inside my warm blankie now!

Big love,

Fascinating Bandung

Greetings,

FIRST OF ALL, 

READ MY LAST POST BEFORE READING THIS:

T H O U G H T S

HELLO friends! I was out of my mind frustrated this past month during holiday, because this holiday happens to combine both semester break and Ied Holiday.

So I told my friend Vanya "Minyo" Qinthara that I will be coming to Bandung to do a video with her and to refresh my mind. She, being the sweetheart that she is, was ecstatic to have me come over.

So, we've decided to film together because we've planned it in forever, and I just really need to explore Bandung which I have not visited in like 7 years at least.

PLUS, my bf was also in town, staying at his friend's house for work purposes,
so he came to join us sight-seeing and driving us to these cool places..

You're either going, "yeah right, gitu doang, that's normal even if you two are staying together, this is 2015" or "what, omg they went on a holiday together" or "BOO YOU WHORE." and it's okay,
I respect your point of view, please be fair and respect mine.

But, I am an Internet person, I do share my life with you all, and 

Here's my trip to the gorgeous, inspiring Bandung.

Let's start with this conceptual cafe, Widely Project.

It's a nice hipster place with a cool distro that sells artistic Indonesian things..

The coffee wasn't so expensive either, you can get a glass of Machiatto for about 33,000

Shirt: Zara

Jeans: Forever 21

Sling Bag: Vierzehn

We also went to this shockingly, stunning, mind-boggling place called Lawangwangi,
which is an art gallery, my absolute happy place.
I can't get over how beautiful this place is.

this cutie pie though >.<

AND THEN (getting super excited),
We went to a bird cafe (?) called Day & Nite.. it's got such an interesting concept!
It's got birds all over it, and some aren't caged and they stay in place being happy and chirping and I LOVE THEEEEEM! also, THEY HAVE FLUFFY BUNNIES.
aaaaaaaaaaaahhh! secute!

Love these girls! such moodboosters! <3

And then my cousin, Kak Kemal also cooked some dinner in his house for me whilst I was there!
It was so much funnn!

I am an avid Bebek Goreng lover,
I will one day elaborate my love for Bebek Pak Slamet (cabang Solo yang asli) and then I was introduced to this lovely restaurant called Bebek Kaleyo, with competing taste and lovely service.

So overall, 

I'd give this trip 10/10..

I can't wait to go back! 

Have you been to Bandung? 

tell me what other great places I should visit!

love,