“Close your eyes and grab my shoulder.” Said David, our guide. But we’re hiking off-road here. “You’re not going to let me fall, are you? The trail is kind of rocky.” I knew he wouldn’t but it was more for telling myself to calm down. “Trust me, I won’t let you fall.” he assured. I
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In the southern coast of the Easter Island. A group of travelers are cheerfully chatting in the van.The van goes around the corner. Two women in front, casually look out the window.(gasp)“Is that…?”(gasp) I will never forget that moment. It was like I was watching a scene of a screenplay from above. We knew where
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Rapa Nui stole my heart. I always deeply fall in love with the people who identify themselves with their culture, and this was one of those experiences. The people at Explora Rapa Nui demonstrated Rapa Nui umu, a traditional earth oven. This photo was right after we uncovered the dirt, showing banana leaves that’s been
You know, sometimes the energy of life is so powerful you can feel it by being there? That’s how it was like seeing a kauri tree. Agates australis, more affectionally known as kauri tree is New Zealand’s largest and most famous native tree. It only grows in the subtropical northern part of the North island.
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How to take criticism without taking it personally. This year’s Asian Women’s Empowerment Conference was a huge success. It was the true definition of quality over quantity. It was the smallest group among the three events we had, but the energy was the greatest. You know you can fill the dark room with a single
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We did it! #aweasia15 was a success. Last weekend was the third annual Asian Women’s Empowerment Conference. Honestly, I still can’t believe it happened already. Happened: past tense. Jogja, Indonesia as a stage, nearly 60 people gathered to think, act, and achieve. This year’s theme was “Empowerment in Action”. For that, we invited speakers who
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Road trip to Paracas! Lima and Cusco, the two pillars of traveling in Peru. Lima, a big city by the Pacific coast is busy but the coastal town’s unique vibe is irresistible. Cusco, the bellybutton of the world, is the gateway to Machu Picchu. But don’t dismiss places in between the two; take your time
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Image from Niseko Tourism Hokkaido is a popular ski destination, thanks to Mount Yotei, often called as Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido. Niseko, a small town in Hokkaido was known for winter sports, but it’s gaining a popularity for summer sports like rafting, trekking, fishing, and especially, cycling. Niseko is located in the foot of Mt.
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After spending an afternoon in the jungle of Palenque, what do you do? You’re soaking wet from sweating, and the air is so thick and heavy it’s hard to even breathe deep. On a day like this, there’s nothing like swimming in the waterfalls. Other than visiting ruins of Palenque, I didn’t have much plan
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