Ambergris Caye to San Ignacio: Bird’s-eye View
Our initial travel plan in Belize for the second time did not include flying from Ambergris Caye to San Ignacio. We visited Belize during the rainy season (June to October…
Foureye Butterflyfish
This fish is just one species of many varieties of Butterflyfish. It is a common fish to be found in the Western Atlantic to the West Indies and northern South America. So far their conservation status is at least concern, and I have been seeing them frequently during the scuba dives.
72 Hours in Amsterdam
Returning to the Netherlands as a traveler after having been living there for more than ten years made me realize I had never properly explored Amsterdam as a traveler. I…
Self-portrait by Rembrandt
Monochrome Monday Long before digital camera and selfie stick invented, self-portrait existed in the form of painting. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, a Dutch notable painter, created hundreds of self-portraits. He created…
Never to be Forgotten: The Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, the Jewish Quarter (in Dutch: Jodenbuurt) is a neighborhood with bitter history during the World War II. I spent a day exploring the neighborhood and visiting places…
Clownfish: Facts, Pictures and Video!
Clownfish live in warm water of Indian and Pacific Ocean, that includes countries from South East Asia, Australia, Japan to Egypt. The clownfish always lives within the tentacles of a sea anemone.
Het Grachtenhuis (Museum of the Canals) – Amsterdam
I had a great time visiting the Museum of the Canals. It introduced the history of the canals and canal houses in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) through interactive media. It was fun…
Review: Hotel Bazar Rotterdam, A Hotel with Character
What I expressed in this post is truly based on my travel experience. All images and video are taken by myself in the hotel’s premises. First time entering the hotel’s…
Hermitage Amsterdam: Catherine the Great
Thanks to Amsterdam City Card, I was able to visit and enjoy one of the amazing exhibitions in Hermitage Amsterdam (the Netherlands) about the most renowned and the longest-ruling female…
Sexy Anemone Shrimp
I did not make up the shrimp’s name. It is called as Sexy Anemone Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) because of its body movement that sways its abdomen back and forth, just like dancing. To be honest, this species is not easy to get their pictures of, as they keep “dancing”. I don’t even think they ever stop dancing.
Review: CitizenM Amsterdam Hotel, An Unforgettable Stay!
I love a modern and unique interior design; thus most of the time I chose hotels based on this reason. Creativity in providing ‘temporary’ home for traveler gives additional inspiration and pleasant stay.
Amsterdam Light Festival – Images and Video
Amsterdam Light Festival (ALF) has been going on as an annual event. It is a winter activity, and it is best to see at night as the day goes shorter. The…
How to Travel in the Netherlands Using OV-Chipkaart Public Transport
When visiting the Netherlands as a visitor, I realized how confusing the public transport payment system could be if we did not live in the country. The first thing to…
Holidazzle, A Little Holiday Town in Minneapolis
Holidazzle, “A Little North Country…In The Heart Of The City” The catchphrase as in the Holidazzle website is about right. This year is my first time visiting the Holidazzle, a festive…
Eight Tips Renting A Golf Cart in Ambergris Caye (Belize)
Driving a golf cart in Ambergris Caye is a fun thing to do if you wish to explore the Caye that also known as La Isla Bonita (based on Madonna’s…
Facts of Frogfish, A Magical Creature from the Sea
Sometimes I get the feeling that the frogfish is a magical creature from the sea. Blame it on ‘The Princess and the Frog’ movie and ‘The Frog Prince’ story
300th Post! Thank You!
Gosh, I still can not believe that I managed to write 299 posts! I have this blog since 2007. However, it was not until 2014 that I started to blog…
Madurodam: The Netherlands in Mini-World
Madurodam is an option for you to see the Netherlands in less than half day. It is a miniature park that holds of model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical…
