Travel Like A @marischkaprue

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Image courtesy of Marischka Prudence

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? So, here are travel like a former news journalist, travel program host, now a full time traveler and blogger, write for several websites and magazines. A traveler who loves both mountain and sea, taking pictures and share stories from where her footsteps goes everyday.

Name: Marischka Prudence

Occupation: Travel blogger & writer

Hometown: Bandung

Residence: Jakarta

Blog/Website: marischkaprudence.blogspot.com

Twitter: @marischkaprue

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A Workshop on Travel Blogging at Gadjah Mada University

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A workshop at UGM’s, Yogyakarta | Image by bekabuluh

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am SO excited to tell you all about this update.

On December 12, 09.00 am – 12.30 pm. Travel Junkie Indonesia and Bekabuluh will be giving a workshop on TRAVEL BLOGGING at Gadjah Mada University’s English Department, Yogyakarta.

Yes, Yogyakarta – Never ending Asia!

Not only a workshop, Travel Junkie Indonesia will travel like a local in Yogyakarta with Bekabuluh and Tale About Nomad. YAY!

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Incredible Yoga on the Mount Bromo

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Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park seen from Mount Penanjakan | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi everyone, I have some fabulous new updates from Mount Bromo to share with you, where International Travel Blogger spent much of last month.

I had a really wonderful, simple, but meaningful days.

Located some four hours drive from Surabaya. One day in East Java we went to Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park to find out what nature’s Borobudur.

It was WONDERFUL!

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Travel Like A Sultan at Taman Sari Yogyakarta

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From the pools overlooking the tower | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Still from Yogyakarta, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

One afternoon in Jogja we went to Taman Sari to find out what the magical water castle, and ‘sultan wants a wife’.

“The sultans had two hobbies. Hunting and hunting. They hunt for four-legged… And they hunt for two-legged.”, the guide is explaining.

Are you wife hunting? visit Taman Sari Yogyakarta now. Haha!

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Ramayana Ballet is Java’s Most Spectacular Dance Drama

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The magnificent floodlit Candi Shiva Mahadeva | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some pretty cool to share from Yogyakarta, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

one night in Jogja we went to Ramayana Ballet in Prambanan temple to find out what Java’s most magical mystery dance-drama. It was WONDERFUL!

Well, Ramayana Ballet held at the outdoor theatre just west of the main temple complex, the famous Ramayana Ballet is Java’s most spectacular dance-drama.

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70 Reasons Not To Date A Travel Blogger

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International Travel Bloggers | Photo by @IndTravel

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Here are 70 reasons not to date a travel blogger.

1. They are travel junkies.

2. They rather hold their bulky camera, than hold hands with you.

3. They use some smartphones for everything, freak!

4. They will analyse conversations in blog and social media.

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The Ullen Sentalu Museum is One of the Best Museums in Indonesia

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Dewi Sri or Shridevi (Dewi literally means goddess) statue at Ullen Sentalu Museum | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some fabulous new updates from the Ullen Sentalu Museum to share with you, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

It was so much FUN!

Another day in Jogja, we went to the world’s largest Buddhist temple for a sun rise in the morning. And, we spent 1/4 the day at the Ullen Sentalu Museum.

Ssssssttttt….! I secretly took some photos in this museum.

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How to Cook Like A Gudeg Maker in Yogyakarta

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A gudeg maker pose at Gudeg Yu Djum’s kitchen | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com– Are you ready to burp, burp, and burp?

I have some pretty cool to share from Yogyakarta, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

Central Javan food is sweet, even the curries, like gudeg (young jackfruit stewed with coconut milk, palm sugar, and spices). Gudeg is eaten with rice, opor ayam (a sort of chicken curry), a hard-boiled egg, spicy buffalo skin (Javanese called Krecek), and tofu.

How to cook like a gudeg maker in Yogkakarta. One afternoon in Jogja we went to Gudeg Yu Djum’s main kitchen to find out what makes her gudeg so DELICIOUS!

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30 Unique Things To Do in Fremantle

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Discover Fremantle sign | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – People are always asking me what to do in Fremantle and you think Fremantle is Australia’s most hip city or not, there’s no denying the city’s special place in the world today.

Fremantle is one of the most unique and interesting places in Australia today. A hub for arts lovers, with local musicians and street performers out to impress the crowds.

And, that’s why I want to share some of the most unique experiences and things to do in this historical city. City of Fremantle isn’t meant to be seen, it’s meant to be experienced.

So, here are 30 unique things to do in Frematle, WA

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Getting Skinny Dipping in Tobelo

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – April 2012, I’ve been in Tobelo for three weeks and I figured it was about time I started to live a bit more like a local.

Why did I get skinny dipping in Tobelo?

Travel has done some tremendous things to my life. It’s pushed me out of so many shells and made me open to so many new and different experiences I never imagined for myself. Traveling for so long and to so many new places has certainly transformed me.

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Cry Travel Junkie A River at The Bell Tower Perth

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The Bell Tower has become an icon for Perth and WA | Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Are you in city of Perth, Western Australia?

Another place that travel junkies shouldn’t miss in Perth is The Bell Tower, which is over 82.5 metres tall and located Barrack Square by the Swan River’s jet boat pier.

“They have Big Ben. We have Big Bells.” – the Bell Tower. Home of the Swan Bells, Perth.

3 journalist, Travel Junkie Indonesia, and yours truly went up to the tower to get a training on how to play the bells correctly.

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Getting to Perth from Jakarta and Bali

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Get to Know Perth (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some pretty cool tips to share! The process of getting from Jakarta to Perth is quite similar to that of getting from Bali to Perth.

Getting to Perth from Jakarta by plane. The in-flight journey from Jakarta to Perth runs in the 7.15 hours range (transit in Bali for about 50 minutes), which is not bad at all. You’ll enjoy making it to Western Australia, which is a state that plays home to some of the most beautiful landscapes, beaches and overall scenery in all of Australia.

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