WW: Happy Batik Day 2021

Happy Batik Day, everyone.Happy Batik Day from indah nuriaSelamat Hari BatikOctober 2nd has been declared as Batik day, since Batik, one of Indonesia's most celebrated traditional heritage, is recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity back in 2009. Since then, people's attention to Batik, be it from fellow Indonesians as well as foreigners, is exponentially increasing. My friends and I at the UN Security Council, proudly wearing batikI myself has been a big fan and collector of Batik as well as other...

Wonderful Places to Visit in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia.

Welcome to the Mangkunegaran Palace Wonderful Places to Visit in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia Solo. Have you been visited this beautiful city in Central Java? I have And I love it! Solo has always been special for me. This peaceful city has long been famous for its Palace, cultural live, and wonderful people. No wonder it has a special place in my hearts. Particularly since this is the very place where the door to the blogging world was opening up for me. Yup..this is where I joined  Asean Blogger Festival back...

WW: Mini Me, Batik, and Room XX Palais des Nations

Coming back to Geneva. for series of UN Human Rights Council meetings, I had so much fun exploring this place again. Palais des Nations is truly one incredible place.  I have been coming back here and forth and still be amazed by its ageless beauty.  Sitting as the UN Office or the European headquarters, this palace-turn-into-office has been one of the jewels of the city of Geneva. I spent most of my time at Room XX, or the Alliance of Civilization Room. Commissioned by the Government of Spain, this room has uber unique and incredible...

WW: Welcome to Old Batavia

Here comes some snaps from our weekend stroll around Old Batavia. Old Batavia or Old Jakarta is a beautiful spot in our capital city where many old buildings from the colonial times are still well maintained.  Have you been here before? To those who have visited Jakarta, they might think that Kota Tua or old Jakarta looks like a completely different part of the city. The European vibes is in the air and you can still be enjoy those unique architectures here. Recently, there has been some intensive rehabilitation measures taken by the...

WW: Jogjakarta Gateway

Beautiful Jogjakarta in two days! Here are some snaps I took during my two-day working visit to our one and only Jogjakarta. Colourful Batik from Jogjakarta Beautiful artwork in the Phoenix Hotel, Jogjakarta Jogjakarta has always been a perfect embodiment of traditional norms and cultures, super friendly people, beautiful rituals, amazing works of arts, gorgeous landscapes and incredible food.   Copy of the relics from Borobudur Temple, Jogjakarta This city certainly has a special place in our heart and I was so...

Wonderful Wednesday with Oh My Heartsie Girls - Jakarta Chapter

September is here! Really, 3 months to go before 2018 ends. Well, I am enjoying my stay in Indonesia and 1 month goes away quickly without me missing New York City LOL. Replica of Borobudur's relics in The Phoenix Jogjakarta Well, I do miss NYC but I really enjoy Jakarta and Indonesia as a whole. By the time I wrote this, I was in Jogjakarta for a meeting. How I love to come back here and enjoy the unique surroundings and ambience only Jogja has. I should share those beautiful places in my blog and I will! Meanwhile, join me on Wonderful...