I feel that a lot of people have incorrect stigma about staying at hostels. Yes, some hostels can be dirty and not the best place to stay at. However, many hostels are clean, comfortable, and fun to stay at for a few nights or even eight nights (like what I did in Barcelona). I booked Sant Jordi Rock Palace Hostel in Barcelona based on reviews that I’ve read…
A trip to Barcelona, it’s not complete without a trip to check out Antoni Gaudi’s architectural creation. He is a famous Catalan architect known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism. Here’s the Wikipedia link about him . I think he’s a fascinating figure and I can tell from his masterpieces that he was a genius in his field. I had the opportunity…
I received some bad news from back home this morning. My grandpa, Toha Tirta passed away yesterday in the age of 84 years old. Engkong (it’s grandfather in Bahasa Indonesia) is like a parent to me. I grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. My parents were young when they had me. Engkong & Amay (my grandmother) helped my mom & dad to raise me. I lived in a house…
Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) is one of my favorite areas in Barcelona, Spain. It’s full of historical buildings and all of the architecture are just breathtaking. The famous Barcelona Catedral is located at the main center of the Barri Gotic. There are so many people sitting around the Catedral, day and night. You might also will be able to catch some music performances. It’s just like…
It has been a busy month. I turned 40 years old! I can’t believe that I am starting a new decade and now part of the cool 40s gang. I’ve sold almost all of my stuff and donated some of them as well. It took weeks to do that. It’s so tedious task of getting rid of things when you are trying to travel…
