It was around 10.20 am in the morning. Paradizzo internet outlet at a small lorong off Jalan Sosrowijayan of Malioboro Street. I spent about less than half an hour in the outlet checking mails and FB notifications. I had no plans on Tuesday, 14 June 2011. Planning to explore tour packages around Jogja on foot, I was approached by a man in his 60s with a beca. He looks strong enough to cycle me around [... Read More ...]
13 – 18 June 2011, I had the chance to get out of my comfort zone for a while. This comfort zone meant being in Singapore, my home. Spending 3 nights in Jogjakarta, Indonesia and 2 nights in Padang, Indonesia, plus passing thru Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to get home, I met a variety of people from various backgrounds. I realized that traveling alone means you have to communicate with strangers. These strangers may or may [... Read More ...]