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 […]
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După 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 the […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe Road to Hong Kong
I’ve always dreamed to visit Hong Kong and to let its lights and heights inspire me. Mind you, I am still a little bit scared of flights and I didn’t know that in July the monsoon is in the city. But I chose wisely. The best company to fly to […]
Read MoreToate zilele mele sunt duminici
Este 6 dimineața în Ubud, plouă încontinuu, iar singura lumină din sat este cea din biroul meu. Aici toți localnicii se culcă devreme, oricum pe la 7 seara e deja întuneric. Am adoptat acest obicei, la 8-9 sunt în pat, însă mă trezesc foarte devreme, din obiceiul omului agitat, care […]
Read MoreThe Magical Gardens of Dubai
I’ve recently read a lot of stories about Dubai. People who lived there and had wonderful experiences in this magical city, people who consider that Dubai is a cold (pun intended) and materialistic place, and tourists mesmerized by its beauty. I’ve been in the city a couple of nights in […]
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