BACHATA (HEALED MY) CORAZON
During the lowest valleys of my life, dancing often saves me. And so does a strong support system from my close friends. This time both did it at the same … Continue reading
YOU AIN’T GOT A THING … (PART III)
IF YOU AIN’T GOT THAT SWING! In total, there were 20 of us from the Indonesian troop but my close-knit small group consisted of me, Katie, and my three other … Continue reading
YOU AIN’T GOT A THING … (PART II)
SWEET REUNIONS The next couple of months were filled with polishing our dancing skills, and (this one is my favorite part) accumulating costumes and accessories for the themed parties, … Continue reading
YOU AIN’T GOT A THING… (PART I)
THE BEAUTY IN SERENDIPITY One thing leads to another is the correct phrase to describe my last vacation in Bangkok. It was my first international trip after my wanderlust feet … Continue reading
WALKING DOWN MEMORY LANE – ACEH (PART 3)
I love working with Dr. Dan and Dr. Lindsay who loved to chitchat warmly between our busyness with the patients at the mobile clinic, telling me more about themselves and … Continue reading
WALKING DOWN MEMORY LANE – ACEH (PART 2)
Lamno, our home for the next 30 days, was crammed with people, volunteers and locals alike, most of which had lost their belongings and relatives in the tsunami. Our medical … Continue reading
WALKING DOWN MEMORY LANE – ACEH (PART 1)
Let me bring you to almost two decades ago, to my first flight, to be more precise. It was not to go somewhere fancy. On the contrary, the place where … Continue reading
SLEEPLESS IN SAIGON
2017 was the only year I skipped Europe, after making it my must to do destination each year since 2013, but I got to see another country nearby, without a … Continue reading
FINDING LARA
This adventure to Cambodia back in 2015 was one of a few impulsive trips I had ever made, more of a split-second decision to say yes to a friend’s invitation … Continue reading
RACING AGAINST THE LOCKDOWN
Despite everything, I considered myself very lucky throughout this European journey. One day before the Spanish lockdown, we went to Valencia by car around midday, passing through empty streets in … Continue reading
DIARY OF A DREAMER 