Wonder.Food.Travel

Between the flowers and the celebration, i spent my time leisurely exploring the city and sometimes joining a queue. I'll say again- the city is walk-friendly, but it could be quite a walk between places. So if you plan to walk, have a good pair of walking shoes. I intended to rent a bicycle to cycle around (trying to be as local as possible); however, i was already cold and me in the wind by cycling was definitely a no-no. I was good on foot. And umbrella . Bring one. It rained sporadically and unexpectedly. It looked sunny in the morning and by noon, it drizzled. It stopped, then drizzled again. It actually hailed a few times. As a boy from a country that is warm or wet, watching the pellets fall onto my umbrella was an experience. Also, you wouldn't want to be standing in line, in the rain, in the cold. So, bring one. With my shoes on, a fold-able umbrella in bag and a thirst for adventure, i went to one of the best things free in Amsterdam- playfully capturing my mark ...

I mentioned that Jakarta is not to be skipped altogether whenever you are making your travel around the country and this piece of journey will explain. While it may not be a walking city (meaning that you can't necessary walk from one place to another), it does have places worth visiting apart from the malls. Granted the opportunity of time while in Jakarta, i managed to travel slightly further from the central region and join in the fun with what locals do on weekends. My personal favourite is the Kota Tua area. It consists of the original downtown area, is rich in history and steeped in culture. The picturesque Fatahillah Square with colourful bicycles adorning the surrounding, gets crowded in the evening when the sun is less striking. There is a water well fountain in the middle of the square which was once the main water supply. I saw few groups of local students approached foreign tourists and because of my experience, i am usually skeptical. I read from other websites that...