London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its center stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of … Continue reading London – What to see in 4 days and if you have more days
London, is a city of a rich history, vibrant with world-famous tourist attractions, architecture, museums, theaters, and historical sites. It is hard not to fall in love and this city has become our bias. I recently visited London again and … Continue reading London – Where to stay and How to get around
Iceland is one country that always make you want to come back if you love nature and action. I have written a post on what you need to know if it is your first time to Iceland and write about … Continue reading Self Drive Iceland Itinerary
Schengen Visa is the most popular visa which travellers apply for and unlike UK Visa which you can only use to visit countries in the British territory, Schengen Visa allows you access to visit all the countries within EU and … Continue reading What you need to know when applying for Schengen Visa
I contemplated whether it is still relevant to write about it, as maybe in a few months Covid will disappear and this topic become irrelevant. That was my wishful thinking – reality is we have been battling with the same virus for the last 2.5 years and new variants keep emerging. While we are more prepared and have more experiences, the virus has also evolved for its survival. My family was one of the few who have managed not to get Covid (at least until our holiday in June) since its first outbreak in March 2020 because all of us … Continue reading What to do if you or family member infected with Covid during Holiday
Now that Japan has reopened its border to independent travellers and it looks a lot like the new normal. This is what you need to know: Now that you start planning for your Japan trip, the first thing come to … Continue reading Start Planning for your Japan Trip – Japan Rail Pass and Various Region Pass
With pandemic coming to an end (finger cross), travelling is coming back with full force. We have witnessed a chaotic summer in Heathrow airport and many major airports in Europe such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt. As Indonesian, we have our own … Continue reading A DIY guide to apply for UK Visa
If you travel to Europe especially Paris most likely you are going to purchase expensive branded stuff and wonder how you can make use of the VAT refund tourist is eligible to. Here’s some tips if you ever have the need to to do a VAT refund for your retail purchases. What you need to know You need to be qualified firstIf your primary residence is outside the country you are visiting and in the case of France, you need to be a resident of non-EU country. And in general you must:– Have been in the country you’re visiting for … Continue reading How to get VAT refund when you are traveling
Don’t leave for your vacation without installing these apps!There are plenty of apps to help with everything from day-of hotel bookings and last-minute flight changes, as well as those that serve as guidebooks and foreign-language dictionaries that fit in your hand. Apps can help you navigate a new city, make currency conversions; pack a perfect suitcase; even provide on-the-ground local expertise. Whatever you need when you hit the road, there’s an app for that. Continue reading Favourite Travel Apps that save my life
If you are looking for a short getaway not far from Jakarta but you don’t want to deal with Puncak traffic. But yet you’re longing for a mountain view and fresh air. Read our review on Royal Tulip Gunung Geulis Resort Continue reading Weekend getaway in Royal Tulip Gunung Geulis
