Travel DIARIES
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For some reason, my biorhythm seems to be out of sync with the masses (at least since last year). I spend my days alone but also often feel lonely around people. I’m not content with this, and I’m still trying to figure out the whys. At the same time, this separateness, my instinct to choose…
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Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi, is a real melting point of cultures but just another big Indonesian city with little to offer the average traveller. You’ll only come here because it’s the jump-off point to more amazing places. In Manado City, I can only recommend trying the best mie ayam and walking around Chinatown…
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The centrally located Makassar not only connects the islands in Indonesia but also serves as a perfect starting point for excursions within Sulawesi. Due to my travel schedule, I only had time for a day trip, but I’ve pinned my map with destination ideas, which gives me the perfect excuse to return. On this trip,…
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My very first visit to Bali (2017) left some imprints that stick with me no matter what. One of the most significant ones is that I spent my first few days in Ubud, and the first coffee shop I visited was Anomali. I remember trying all the different single-origin coffees from Aceh to Papua, inhaling…
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After surviving Ramadan on one of Indonesia’s most beautiful beaches, I felt ready to set off and shift from slow life to exploration mode. I only had a quick stopover in Sulawesi before, but I knew this land was calling me, and I had to immerse myself in it. My journey started in Makassar, and…
The Flux in PARADISE 