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Read more: Around the NeighborhoodIt’s funny how I never thought of going around for a walk around the neighborhood before this (i.e. COVID-19, quarantine etc.). But then again, why would I? There are plenty of parks, lakes, forests, and even islands around Gothenburg to explore, only 20 to 40 minutes away from where I live. The neighborhood seemed pale…
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A Day in Arundel
Disclaimer: this is not about an imaginary trip to Frozen land with Elsa and Anna, but a trip to a charming little town in the south of England. Long before I returned to the UK, I’d planned to visit Arundel Castle as soon as I arrived. Things got hectic and I visited around 15 places –…
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Six Years of Blogging
Yesterday marked my 6th year of blogging. It’s funny to think that 6 years ago, I created this blog to distract myself after a nasty breakup. There were lots of soppy posts back then, and at the beginning, I didn’t tell anyone about this blog (with the crap that I wrote back then, I’m not…
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A Few Photos from Bath, and Postcards for the Blog Readers!
It’s been 3 weeks since I posted here, and honestly, it feels like 3 months instead. It’s been a super busy month, and I’m not exaggerating when I say this might be the busiest I’ve been in the last 2.5 years. What with moving house, parents’ visit and a bit of traveling, and dealing with…
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Postcards from Rhayader
Having been born and grown up in Wales, H always thinks he’s more Welsh than British. “I know I’m technically British, but I always consider myself as a Welsh,” he says. He insists that Wales is a country (that was invaded and illegally occupied, or so he says), and he has an obsession with dragons. Before…
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Here Comes the Sun
I still remember the day I wrote this post, and my feelings on that particular day. That last day of 2015, I left the office feeling frustrated and desperate. I was tired of doing a job that didn’t satisfy me nor give me a sense of achievement, but more than anything, I was tired of living in…
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Hay-on-Wye, A Book Paradise in the Welsh Countryside
I can’t believe I hadn’t known anything about Hay-on-Wye until H told me about this little town. It’s only a 45-minute drive away from Rhayader, where his parents currently live. When we visited them 2 weeks ago, we made a day-trip to this gorgeous little town. The timing was perfect, as Hay Festival was taking…
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Farewells
“You really need to buy a large suitcase,” my mom said for the umpteenth time, with a concerned look on her face. “No, I’ll just make do with the suitcase I have,” I replied with the same answer I’d always been sticking to. “But you’re not leaving for just a year or so. You’re leaving…
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Maybe I Have Survived Jakarta. Maybe I Haven’t.
With my imminent departure, lately I find myself thinking whether I’ve survived Jakarta since I moved here a little over 2 years ago. I’d restrained myself from writing yet another complaint about life in the Big Durian, as I’m sure everybody is already bored with my flippant rambling about this hot mess millions of people call…
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A Short Trip to Bandung
I’ve always said I love Bandung, and as someone who lived there for 8 years, it baffles me that Bandung isn’t more internationally renowned, compared to, say, Yogyakarta. It might be for the best though, since one of the things I love the most about Bandung is its homeliness and friendly vibe. No matter how long I’ve…
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Guest Post | Fighting Back for Ahok and Indonesia’s Democracy: Why Now is Our Time to Act
(image credit) Like many other Indonesians, I was shocked when I heard Ahok’s been sentenced to 2 years in prison. A lot of outrages and rallies ensued, demanding justice to be done. To be completely honest, I’m completely terrified that Indonesia will soon be taken over by people who want no diversity, and democracy will…
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