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  • Napping in Kimchee Guesthouse Sinchon

    <—-Previous Story I was still standing motionless in north of square to enjoying the majesty of Gwanghwamun Gate , the six-century gate belonging to Gyeongbok Palace. Gwanghwamun Square with its andesite rock floor and a mix of green garden grass seemed to be starting to fill up with the flow of tourists visiting. Apart from…

  • Dubai Museum: Bagian dari Tembok Kota Bur Dubai

    <—-Kisah Sebelumnya Membelakangi Bur Dubai Al Kabeer Masjid, aku menatap kuat bangunan mirip benteng di hadapan. Aku berdiri tepat di sisi utaranya dan tampak area parkir sisi utara itu dipenuhi oleh kendaraan. Sebuah pertanda bahwa bangunan benteng itu sedang ramai dikunjungi para wisatawan. Kuperhaikan jelas bahwa keramaian itu terletak di sisi barat benteng, tampak bendera…

  • The Candlelight Revolution in Gwanghwamun Square

    <—-Previous Story It was almost noon as I slowly descended alley after alley of Bukchon Hanok Village. Stepping between traditional Korean buildings seemed to throw me back in time, a time when Joseon Dynasty was enjoying its golden era. A few moments later, my steps were parallel to Bukchon-ro Avenue section. I casually walked enjoying…

  • Bur Dubai Al Kabeer Masjid: “I Don’t Understand What You Say”

    <—-Kisah Sebelumnya Berada di akhir bagian dari Grand Souq-Bur Dubai, aku konsisten melangkahkan kaki di gang-gang sempit di sela-sela bangunan pertokoan. Untuk berikutnya aku tiba di pelataran luas, aku berdiri terpaku tepat di tengahnya. Di sisi kiriku adalah toko berbentuk klasik dan berukuran besar milik Blossom Trading, di sisi kananku adalah toko modern Al Soroor,…

  • Bukchon Hanok Village: The First Destination in Seoul

    “Kamsahanida……”, I loudly said to a female cashier in CU Minimarket in that corner. I have finished in eating packaged white rice and cup noodles which made my lips feel hot because of its spiciness. “Cheonmanneyo …”, that beautiful white cashier smiled while waving when I was in front of glass door and reached its…

  • Grand Souq-Bur Dubai: “You Broke My Heart”

    <—-Kisah Sebelumnya Aku melompat turun dari perahu yang difungsikan sebagai taksi air di Dubai Creek. Aku tiba di Bur Dubai Water Taxi Station yang terletak di seberang selatan sungai. Ketibaanku disambut dengan hamparan plaza yang terlindung oleh pepohonan nan rindang dan aktivitas warga yang duduk bersantai di dalamnya. Tampak keramaian di booth dominan merah yang…

  • Sleeping for a while at Kimchee Guesthouse Sinchon

    On half past nine in the morning, I was arrived at Hongik University Station, down the long corridor of station and went up a long-high escalator to surface. Station’s architecture greeted me with a garden decorated with beautiful flowers combined with several iconic sculptures. I started down the main alley towards Sinchon-ro Avenue at north…

  • Menyeberang Dubai Creek Menuju Bur Dubai

    <—-Kisah Sebelumnya Surya mulai sedikit tergelincir menuju ufuk barat, tapi udara masihlah kering dan menyengat. Kuperhatikan kulitku semakin legam saja sejauh petualangan berjalan. Sangkala bertengger di angka satu waktu setempat, bertepatan dengan rasa gembiraku karena telah menyentuh garis finish dalam mengeksplorasi kawasan heritage Al Ras di Distrik Deira. Tak kurang dari sepuluh spot warisan yang…

  • Trying Seoul Metro: Heading to Hongik University Station

    I tried to align my steps with Mr. Park who seemed agile for his age’s pace. Waiting for Seoul Metro at a side of station platform, we lightly chatted. I told him about my trip through East Asia. I tucked in some adventure stories in Tokyo, Osaka and Busan a few days before. Mr. Park…

  • Dubai Creek: Pemisah Deira dan Bur Dubai

    <—-Kisah Sebelumnya Meninggalkan Utensil Souq dan Herbs Souq, aku perlahan melangkah di Old Baladiya Street menuju selatan. Arah langkahku jelas bahwa aku sedang menuju ke Dubai Creek. Dubai Creek sendiri adalah sungai kecil yang memisahkan dua distrik utama di Dubai, yaitu Deira dimana aku berdiri siang itu dan Bur Dubai yang terletak di seberang selatan…