Last month we took a ride to Singapore to master our Indonesian business visas and to have some fun, of course. Last year, we’ve stayed almost 10 days in Singapore and I had some mixed feelings: first – it was the enthusiasm to see such an open-minded, luxurious urban jungle, […]
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Muntele Sfânt Agung. #BaliNow
Așa cum mulți dintre voi știu deja, locuiesc de 5 luni în Bali, într-o comunitate mixtă, de localnici și expați – în satul Penestanan, Ubud. Pentru că o mulțime de jurnaliști, bloggeri și televiziuni m-au rugat să le explic situația din Bali, iată ce vă pot spune acum… * […]
Read MoreA story about love
Every time I make a list of things that represent my gratitude, love, and appreciation, there is one subject repeating over and over again. And today I will tell you a story. This is not a love story, it’s a story about love. About passion, people, and hospitality played in […]
Read More10 years of love. The portrait of an anniversary.
In a sleepless night, I’ve walked out of my room, into the garden, and I looked at the most magical sky I’ve ever seen. It was the full moon, I could see millions of stars and I’ve whispered big dreams and crazy wishes. Because, you know, it was the right […]
Read MoreDupă trei luni. Povești balineze.
Este seara târziu, stau pe terasa mea și admir licuricii jucându-se în câmpurile de orez. Pe lângă stele, avioane și câteva geamuri vecine, licuricii sunt singurele lumini din sat. Am o eșarfă roz pe care o strâng în jurul meu, respirând cu nesaț aerul parfumat al nopții. Trei luni. Unde […]
Read MoreCum se simt visele împlinite
Prin martie, anul acesta, eram într-un autobuz care gonea pe șoselele din Malaysia. Eram complet pierdută în vise, ascultam la nesfârșit Million Reasons de la Lady Gaga, și îmi imaginam o casă în Bali, orezării, prieteni, liniște și iubire. Habar n-aveam ce va fi, cum va fi. După acea aventură […]
Read MoreTop 10 Asia – my bucket list
Did you ever dream of traveling through Asia and marvel at its beaches, mountains and incredible skyscrapers? Or maybe you’ve already been there and now you want to experience something more, something different. Well, today I will show you my bucket list. I am based in Bali and I love […]
Read More10 reasons to choose Sri Ratih Cottages in Ubud, Bali
After a perfect 5-hour flight with Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong, I landed in Bali with tears of joy. I was finally home. I missed this island so much, and from the moment I stepped outside the airport I understood why. The air was fresh after the rain and […]
Read MoreHead in the clouds
After an amazing flight with Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, I lived one of the most intense and uplifting experiences of my life. For two magical days, I was literally into the clouds, above Hong Kong, on the 106th floor of the glorious Ritz-Carlton hotel. I knew I would have […]
Read MoreAn unforgettable experience on the Island of Hong Kong
After my comfortable flight with Cathay Pacific, I was welcomed at the airport by a smiling driver who took me to a road trip to Hong Kong Island. I was very sleepy, but more than curious to see everything. And I’ve discovered that Hong Kong has the most amazing clouds […]
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