Santet and Voodoo: Reflections from a Trip in New Orleans
These magics, in the end, are often used to explain the unexplained or to get revenge. Either you believe it or not, it has become an easy way out for some humans with troubled lives than to solve the matter to its core.
Gooseberry Falls
While in Minnesota
Wildlife Wednesday: Amazonian Frog
There are many species of the Amazon glass frogs and some of them are endangered species.
Going Down
While in Istanbul.
My Top Five Favorite Sea Animals
Do you have a favorite sea animal(s)?
Lessons Learned from Muay Thai
My opponent is my teacher. My ego is my enemy.
Overcrowded
Monochrome Monday While in Papua..
Wildlife Wednesday: Javan Rusa
Similar situation faced by the other wildlife animals, habitat of the Javan Rusa is limited due to human activity. Its population in the wild is considered vulnerable according to IUCN.
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Coral Polyps
Day 30 of Underwater Photo Challenge Corals are actually marine animals that made up of thousands of tiny animals called polyps. They bring colors and source of life to the […]
Feather Star Shrimp
Day 27 of Underwater Photo Challenge The shrimps live on a host feather star. They camouflage very well with their host and help the feather star cleaning their wastes. The […]
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Wayag Islands Raja Ampat
Limestone islands in Wayag (Raja Ampat, Indonesia) are not only amazing to view but also to dive into. The islands are uninhabited, and far from the closest mainland, Waigeo Island. My travel […]
Bird’s Head Seascape: Article & Photos Contribution
Just a short post. I am contributing an article and photos to Bird’s Head Seascape, an online media that provides information on Cendrawasih Bay, Raja Ampat, and Triton Bay in […]
Wonderful Indonesia: Kembali ke Raja Ampat
Dear Bloggers and Readers, my apology that this time my post is in Indonesian language. I do hope you still enjoy all photos in this post regardless the language. All […]
Raja Ampat Itinerary: Thoughts and Tips
We spent ten days diving in Raja Ampat (with a total of 12 sailing days). We had amazing night dives, found a variety of clown fishes, and visiting the icon […]
Spain ›
City of Arts and Sciences Architecture
In response to Daily Post Photo Challenge, I included four images of L’Àgora and Assut de l’Or Bridge in the Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences complex that I […]
Lost in Gothic Quarter
I traveled with my mother on my second visit to Barcelona (Spain). We decided not to join any guided tours to explore the Gothic Quarter as I was convinced it […]
Barcelona: MNAC
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya or in its shorter name MNAC, is one of important museums in Spain. Located on Montjuïc Hill, a hill that overlooks the city landscape of […]
Sagrada Familia: The Colorful Forest of Columns
I am an admirer to Antoni Gaudí’s architecture design that mostly inspired by the nature surrounding us. Despite criticism that the Sagrada Familia is no longer Gaudí’s or critics by […]
The Philippines ›
Sun Coral
Day 11 of Underwater Photo Challenge It’s like the sunflower of the sea 🙂 It is actually an animal!
Seahorse
Day Eight of Underwater Photo Challenge A unique species, and do you know that seahorse is monogamous and mate for life? The pictures were taken in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Scuba Diving in Pescador Island (the Philippines)
I had to complete the story of my scuba diving adventure in Moalboal (the Philippines). A blog post of the scuba diving in Moalboal was posted a long time ago, […]
Review: Liquid Dumaguete Dive Resort
During our scuba diving holiday in Dauin (Dumaguete, the Philippines), Dutchie and I stayed at Liquid Dumaguete Dive Resort. The location is secluded next to the beach, away from busy […]
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Images of Rome by Sunset and Night Walks
I visited Rome for the second time in April, and this time I was accompanied by my mother. When planning to walk around Rome, I was considering my mother’s condition […]
Christmas Tree in the Tropical Sea
Fifth edition of Marine Life monthly post. Since it is almost Christmas, why not introducing a unique looking worm called Christmas Tree. It is a worm but it will not […]
Five Things to Miss When Leaving the Netherlands
I have been living for almost twelve years in the Netherlands, without a doubt, the Netherlands has become my second home after Indonesia. It is impossible to say I […]
Top Ten Indonesian Food to Try
Indonesia is an archipelago country that consists of more than 17,000 islands. Imagine if each island has its specialty dishes. The Indonesian cuisine has many offerings and is varied! However, there […]
Five Facts about Amsterdam vs. Rotterdam
Similar to several cities around the world, a rivalry between two cities in the Netherlands does exist: Amsterdam versus Rotterdam. The competition has been ongoing since the 13th century when […]
Majestic Manta Rays – Facts, Threats, Images & Video
In this fourth edition of Marine Life monthly post, I am honored to include beautiful photos of Manta Rays from talented underwater photographers: Andre Philip, Boris Bialek and Chuck Gerlovich. […]
Panic Attack and Pufferfish
I have been scuba diving for five years in many dive sites, and some of them even considered as difficult ones because of strong current or having numerous sharks and […]
Jakarta..oh Jakarta…
I was born and lived in Jakarta (Indonesia) for nearly 25 years. Having been away from Jakarta for years and now living in its sister city, Rotterdam (the Netherlands), sadly, […]
Top Diving Destinations in Indonesia
Indonesia is huge, and as the largest archipelago country in the world, it is not easy to choose which island to visit especially when we have limited vacation time. This […]