Category: Mickey the Explorer
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China #2: 5 Untold Tips of Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, 25 September 2017 In the last few years, Zhangjiajie has become a popular destination in China because of Avatar movie. The floating island of Pandora, was inspired by the strange peaks in Zhangjiajie National Park. During our trip planning, it was a little bit hard to find information and guide in English. Even if there…
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China #1: Hospitality Above the Clouds
Zhangjiajie, 25 September 2017 After travelling around Europe last semester, I asked myself why I never explore China while I’m still in Hong Kong. It’s close, convenient and relatively cheaper. Long story short, I found two friends who want to go so here we are, in the middle of forest in China. Staying in a…
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Vietnam #3: A Year Ago, Today
Hong Kong, 29 June 2017 Vietnam will always be a special place to me. There were just too many stories to tell within one and half months stay. Everyday brought brand new things to discover, be it a new local delicacy to try, fun friends to hang out with or unexpected things to do. For once,…
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Sheffield #3: “Lu tuh kuliah gak sih disana?”
Sheffield, 6 April 2016 Pertanyaan ini banyak sekali ditanyakan ke saya secara langsung maupun lewat orang-orang terdekat saya karena yang saya post di sosial media kebanyakan foto jalan-jalan, termasuk papi pas awal-awal saya di sini. “Enak banget sih hidup lu, iri gue” atau “jalan terus, kapan sekolah?” Saya harus mengakui saya ini termasuk beruntung dapat kesempatan exchange…
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Denmark: Vitamin D I Barely Got
Copenhagen, 27 March 2017 In the last twenty years of living, never have I become so happy because of the sun. My exhaustive mood because of 12 hours of rough journey was suddenly washed away by so much joy and happiness just by looking at the clear blue sky. As soon as I stepped out of the airport…
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Belgium: Mickey in Her Food Paradise
Brussels, 19 March 2017 This little country of peeing boy was truly beautiful in its own way. I definitely enjoyed walking around in small villages, Brugge and Ghent, full of old houses. The atmosphere was very modest and chill, a perfect place for your retirement. However, my biggest joy came from its authentic famous food. If…
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Iceland #1: A Sweet Mistake
Reykjavik, 13 March 2017 Northern light is one of the most majestic natural phenomenon that can only be seen in several spots. It was also the only reason that changed my mind last week. Yes, only a week ago. The original planned was my friend and I would to visit one of Scandinavian countries in early…
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Sheffield #2: Major Support System
Sheffield, 28 February 2017 To be honest, these first few weeks moving to Sheffield have been tough. For some reasons, I didn’t quite enjoy my exchange as much as I expected I would. There were days I questioned myself why I am here or missed Hong Kong so badly (it sounds weird but I miss HK more than…
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Paris: Insecurities of First Time Couchsurfer
Paris, 17 February 2017 If you never heard couchsurfing before, it’s a website for traveller mainly to find a someone who’s willing to host them in their destination. Besides free of charge, travellers get the chance to meet the locals and experience their lifestyle. It’s basically a great platform but I always doubt in using such websites.…
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Sheffield #1: The (Uncomfortable) Adjustment Period
Sheffield, 12 February 2017 No matter how exciting exchange might sound, for me, the adjustment period is still rough and uncomfortable. Exchange is not always about the fun stuffs, but it’s also about adapting to the local cultures, being alone in the first days because you simply don’t know anyone, inefficient course system and many more…
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