World of year: OPENING. I realized in 2023 that learning about new ideas brought me a lot of joy. So, I want to expand my world by being open, ready to be blown away. Yet, I want to do it SELECTIVELY. It means that I want to be more mindful of what I am opening … Continue reading 2024 goals and wishes.
Author: Coco
I have always loved traveling and travel often for work. But 2.5 years ago we moved to Manila and started to travel more for leisure. It was the start of our journey to explore the world and ourselves as a family. My daughters love traveling with passion and always want to go to new places, meet new people, try new food.
This blog will record our journey in this new living style and my thoughts around it.
Raja Ampat: my favorite moments
The awe effect when we were picked up by cove eco boat with personal water bottles and cold towel. We knew we are out of the jungle 😊 The first time we snorkel during this trip. Everything looks the same until the moment I put my head down and saw the under water wonder. Woooooo!!! … Continue reading Raja Ampat: my favorite moments
Our typical day in Raja Ampat
5-5:30am wake up without alarm. Due to time difference with Jakarta (2 hrs ahead), it’s earlier than my normal wake up time. But I get up to fit my run before departure time. 6:15/30: run for an hour per coach suggestion to keep fitness. Not the most pleasant run as I have to run in … Continue reading Our typical day in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat: where we stayed and food
Instead of daily recap since everyday we follow similar schedule, I’ll post by theme: where we stayed and food, our daily schedules and activities, and my favorite moments. We stayed in two resorts: 4 nights at Biodiversity, family style resort owned by a Spanish couple. Amenities are basic: no AC, hot water is limited and … Continue reading Raja Ampat: where we stayed and food
A special birthday and 43 realizations
I am emerging from the paradise. We are transiting back to Jakarta, unplanned over night stay at Sorong, and will finally get home this afternoon, although I can live here! 🙂 I will do a proper recap of our trip to Raja Ampat, the summary is the following: this is my favorite trip to date … Continue reading A special birthday and 43 realizations
Our New Journey 