PART 1
1. Introduce yourself.
I love to travel and have an experience it all (well almost all of it.. I try), I love food, but most of all I love to try something new, which is what prompts me to go out and travel!
2. When did you start travelling?
When I was small, I was a dedicated bookworm and really loved fairy tales, it would take me to realms that I could only dreamed of. So the urge to explore has been in me ever since I was able to read. Any chance I get, I would pack my little suitcase and say my goodbyes in a heartbeat.
3. Are you a tourist or a traveler?
This is a little subjective because I can be both in a trip. I plan ahead, and read all I can about a destination. Moving about in public transportation, going on tours, living in backpackers, eating local food, and always having a map available. To me the most important thing is to respect the earth, and respect the people and place that I plan to visit.
4. Are you a backpacker, plan everything out or just get a tour agency to do it for you?
I read all I can and plan it all out before going somewhere. I mostly go to Tripadvisor to get reviews and tips so that I don’t make any decisions that I might regret because some places are a once in a lifetime experience for me.
5. Who is your travel partner?
I don’t really have a specific one to be exact. I go with whoever is available or those who want me to join them for travels.
PART 2
6. When was your first time abroad?
It was on 2010 to Singapore on a working trip, explored Orchard Road and went to the Night Safari. Plan to visit again someday.
7. List out the location and countries you’ve been to so far.
Not a long one but I hope I can add more in the future. Singapore, Indonesia (Bandung & Jakarta), Japan (Osaka & Tokyo), United Kingdom (London), Switzerland (Zurich & Zermatt), New Zealand (Auckland & Queenstown), Australia (Perth & Melbourne), France (Paris) and Hong Kong.
8. Have you ever visited a place twice?
Yes, Indonesia because I went with different friends, and because I really enjoyed the food there.
9. Put a picture of a place you would like to revisit and why?
New Zealand, I felt like I didn’t have much time and our stargazing tour got cancelled so time got wasted there.
10. Name three location that you would like to visit in the future.
America (San Diego Zoo), Korea (Seoul) and Greece (Santorini)
11. Tell a funny memory while on holiday.
For me it still is the time in Hong Kong when Mina busted someone else’s lip up and chipped her tooth LOL
12. Tell a bad memory while on holiday.
Happened in Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung where the vendors chase you and make you buy super expensive souvenirs from them.
13. Do you like trying local cuisines?
Of course! That is like the main reason to go out from the country!
14. Put a picture of it and why it’s special?
Had this at Kanidouraku Dotombori-Honten, a crab restaurant in Osaka. It was special because we had all sorts of crab dishes in small portion and it was really yummy.
PART 3
15. Are you more of a backpack or luggage person?
Being a girl with a small frame, I prefer the wheels, I don’t have the strength to carry all my stuff on my back.
16. Put a picture of the bag and where did it follow you to?
Cute right? This little luggage has quickly became my favorite one, it has been with me to New Zealand and Australia.
17. Name three items that you must bring when you travel.
Aside from essentials like travel documents and money, I must absolutely have my phone, charger and comfy shoes.
18. Name three items that’s ok to leave behind.
iPad, toiletries and camera
19. What do you always do while travelling?
Reading up on the place so that I can have a last minute wish list while I’m still there.
20. Do you like your picture being taken?
It’s not one of my favorite things while I travel, but I do like to take pictures of the scenery.
21. Put a picture of you while on your travels.
22. Do you collect souvenirs? What do you collect?
I do not collect an object, but I like to take a picture of the public phone whenever I see one, whether with me posing with it or I just take a picture of the phone.
23. Do you get souvenirs to friends and family?
Honestly no because I’m broke every time I travel LOL
24. From question no.22, what else do you collect?
Photographs! Printed memories of where I’ve been and what I did.
PART 4
25. One who travels must be good at observation. What did you find based on three visited locations?
Japan (be on time, be clean & queue, queue, queue)
Hong Kong (if you’re not going to buy, don’t touch anything)
Indonesia (always appreciate the value of money and be independent)
26. Finish this sentence: “I dream…“, it must be travel related.
I dream of going making an animal kingdom trip, like going to USA just to go to San Diego Zoo or Central Park Zoo.
BONUS QUESTION
Put three pictures of your favorite passport immigration stamps and why do you like them?