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Dispatches, films and stories from our travels — the food, the places and the moments that live beyond the hotel reviews.

Wedding

The Apurva Kempinski: A Majestic Bali Wedding Venue

The Apurva Kempinski Bali pairs an ocean-front chapel with Majapahit-inspired grandeur — inside the setting, packages and costs…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 5 min

Story

Pandawa Beach Chill Spot | Roosterfish Beach Club

I have been to Pandawa Beach a few times and recently I discovered Roosterfish Beach Club, a new…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 2 min

Story

The Mocca Canggu Bali | Colorful Café and Cake Delights!

The Mocca Canggu is one of my favorite coffee shops to spend an afternoon noon at when visiting…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 2 min

Story

Majestic Sunset Views, Cocktails and Dinner in Kuta | Bene Italian Kitchen

Sunset hour at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is gorgeous indeed! If you happen to wander around Kuta beach…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Story

Poolside Lunch in Kuta | Big Fish Bar & Grill

This afternoon I'm having lunch at Big Fish Bar & Grill at The Stones Legian Bali Autograph Collection…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Sydney Fish Market VLOG

Sydney Fish Market in Australia is a must visit, especially if you love seafood. There is a wide…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Christmas in Australia: Melbourne & Sydney

351 days until next Christmas, here’s my highlights from what I did last Christmas in Melbourne, Sydney. (Bangkok…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 3 min

Travel

Thailand New Year Eve Countdown 2019

New Year Eve Party 2019 in Bangkok offers some of the most stunning fireworks in the world. The…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Sydney Travel VLOG: Darling Harbour, Opera House, The Rocks

A walk through Sydney's icons — Darling Harbour, the Opera House and The Rocks.

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Stylenanda Pink Hotel & Pool Cafe Bangkok | Instagrammable Store

A popular fashion company from Korea opened its second branch in Thailand named Stylenanda Pink Hotel Bangkok /…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 2 min

Travel

Chatuchak Weekend Market VLOG

When you're visiting Thailand I recommend you plan to arrive to Bangkok during the weekend as you will…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Songkran Festival 2018 VLOG

Songkran Festival in Thailand is the world's largest water fight! I feel so lucky to be visiting Bangkok…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Vienna Food and Travel VLOG

Four days in Vienna — the historic centre, the palaces on the edge of town, and the food…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Island Hopping from Ao Nang, Krabi

Andaman sea is famous for its turquoise beaches perfect for sunbathing, dipping into the sea, snorkeling and my favorite,…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 2 min

Travel

A Day Trip to Venice, Italy

Venice is among most popular tourist destinations in the world and most likely on everyone’s must visit bucket…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 2 min

Travel

Magical Sunset in Rovinj

A brief visit to Rovinj but so memorable. A costal city on the West side of Istria is…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

St. Stephen’s Cathedral Vienna

The romanesque Domkirche St. Stephen’s Cathedral built in 12th century is Vienna’s number one attraction drawing almost three…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Finding a Hidden Beach in Bali

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

Travel

Croatia Summer Holiday Highlights [Video]

See Croatia through my eyes. Last summer I've visited Croatia for the first time and it is always…

By Agnes Lina Gianto · 1 min

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