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Conservation Travel Vs. Ecotourism

Ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” (TIES, 1990)

If you guys previously know about Ecotourism, what about Conservation Travel? There is no single definition on Conservation Travel even though it has been coined by several ecotourism and travel based websites to date. However, it does have strong relation to ecotourism as mentioned in The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) webpage. I guess if you talked about traveling based conservation, it would not only including nature sightseeing but also what you can give back to society at your travel destination.

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Penang: Nyonya at Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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Pinang Peranakan Mansion is located in business neighbourhood of Georgetown. It is adorned with high quality houseware and jeweleries that you might find in Chinese wedding reception or high-end Chinese family. One another time, I met a Nyonya Just before gone back to my hostel. She is beautiful Chinese lady who talks in speedy Malay. One of her attention on me is my solo traveling. From all people who questioned my traveling lifestyle it’s only her and the other woman in Penang who praised this (crazy) idea. Well she definitely loves to chat and maybe travel when she’s young too.

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Penang: 5 Solo Traveler Things To Do in Penang

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Solo traveling means spiritual journey for me and perhaps you! This Penang Trip is my first solo trip after years always go with friends or family. So what you can do in Penang as solo traveler?

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Penang: The Blue Mansion

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It was a great fun to visit this famous Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. This place has unusual indigo colour and very picturesque. You can visit this place with admission fee only RM 16 per person. Find great stories behind this place and if you love Chinese Culture and Architecture you will love this mansion.

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[Event] Skyscanner Workshop Smart Travel Planning

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Pullman Hotel Central Park, 06 September 2014

This is sort of my first meet up with Travel Bloggers Indonesia (TBI) friends and my second-ish traveling workshop with Skyscanner Indonesia www.skyscanner.co.id .

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The Conservationist who writes blog

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So what kind of blogger are you?

As you have seen on my profile, I have background in biological science and conservation + natural resource management work. Some friends have been asking about my blog activities for the last one year. I am not a travel writer and obviously not a 100% travel blogger too in the same time. I guess I need to underline what kind of blogger I am. I have many interests such as traveling, photography, social media, creativity, and popular science.

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Penang: Welcome to Strait of Malacca

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I visited Penang recently through Singapore. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in historical of Strait of Mallacca. Honestly, I am looking for more cultural experience than nature sightseeing for sure if anyone asked. Sadly I didn’t make it birdwatching in Penang Hill due to unfortunate weather. This trip is sort of my first experience as solo traveler because many times I go traveling with friends. Based on my view over 3D2N, Penang is very friendly and accommodating for solo and women traveler like me.

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Nepal: Mimpi Perjalananku Menuju Atap Dunia

Sebagai seorang conservation biologist sekaligus narablog, Nepal merupakan destinasi impian bagi banyak orang termasuk saya.

Negara ini berlokasi di tengah-tengah rangkaian Pegunungan Himalaya yang juga merupakan daerah transisi antara Himalaya Timur dan Barat. Uniknya keanekaragaman hayati serta kondisi alam yang eksotis dan masih murni menjadikan Nepal sebagai daya tarik bagi para pejalan dan konservasionis dari seluruh dunia.

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Bogor: A Night With A Moon | Semalam dengan Bulan

Actually taken about a week ago when I was in insomnia mode. Played with my Fujifilm X10 for quite long time until I got this image of dark yellow sky and moon. It’s kinda beautiful and eerie in the same time.

Gambar ini diambil sekitar minggu lalu ketika saya mengalami insomnia. Memainkan Fujifilm X10 selama beberapa lama hingga akhirnya mendapatkan gambar langit dan bulan kuning gelap. Sangat indah dan aneh di saat yang sama.

Serang: A Visit to Rumah Dunia | Kunjungan ke Rumah Dunia

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Is this your old red bicycle?

Apakah ini sepeda merah lama milikmu?

It was not a long journey to Rumah Dunia in Serang, Banten. It was only a short visit for “Rumah Adalah Di Mana Pun” book discussion last month. This book is written by Indri Juwono & her friends in Langkah Dewi. However, I will not talk about the travel book itself for now (*spoiler* I am also in the book as supporting character in Indri’s story :p). I am so impressed with the neighbourhood and Gol A Gong‘s mission to increase literacy in Banten. Who doesn’t know about Rumah Dunia, Gol A Gong, and Balada Si Roy? Even though honestly I never read it but I know him since I was in primary school. My first impression when seeing Rumah Dunia that it is so artsy. Many recycled and old stuff are combined and made into art stuff. There are Rumah Dunia Auditorium and outdoor hall for hundreds of people in the front yard . In the old version of Rumah Dunia, most building materials are made from bamboo.

New Traveling Gear | Perlengkapan Jalan Baru

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I am really happy because I have new gear for traveling! It is not like previous one and even lighter! An Osprey Talon 33 Litre in cayenne colour. It just happened I have destiny with him (him because actually a men series and the one and only in the store). I have to let go my REI Rungwe 40 Litre with lots of regrets. Well I need a lighter one though. I am kinda obsessed with light backpacking these few years. Another reason because I am so tired with endless back pain :\

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Jakarta: Museum Di Tengah Kebun | Mid Garden Museum

DSCF3563 ICONIC PATH TO THE ENTRANCE OF MID GARDEN MUSEUM WILL TAKE YOU TO ANOTHER WORLD.

Since the first beginning, phone reservation and then walking through the gate I feel something special with this place. It is a pleasant and pop up hidden surprise after finally you see the whole collection in Sjahrial Djalil’s santuary, a legendary advertising figure and probably called as Indonesian Jones – if you can say him like that :DContinue reading “Jakarta: Museum Di Tengah Kebun | Mid Garden Museum”