Jules F Indrijan

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Jules F Indrijan

Hi there, I'm Jules short for Julie. I decided to blog in late 2019, right before the pandemic. My stories are unedited. I write whatever comes to mind, which might sound different from full-time bloggers who make a living out of blogging.

About me, I am Full-time banker, part-time psychology student, casual traveller and mum of a 11 year-old mixed Belgian Malinois, Kita. Born and raised in Indonesia and then moved to New Zealand at 16 and Australia at 20. Surviving alone on various continents at a young age is one of my best accomplishments. From there, I discovered my passion for unveiling the world.

I have travelled to many places for cultural pleasure, yet I still have not seen enough. At age 26, I left behind my job and life in Sydney to embark on a 6-month solo backpacking experience across Europe until work found me. The journey where I found myself starting a short but sweet life in London before winded up in Amsterdam, where I find myself another new life in the past 12 years.

My dream is to continue relocating and learning more about the world and I hope my stories will inspire you to step outside your comfort zone to see more places because life is not meant to be in one place! Love Jules x

Naples, hate it or love it.

Europe » Italy » Campania » Naples September 28th 2022

Camo...Juliorra

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Italy has never been an economically wealthy land since the Lira time. From fascist to crisis, as my dearest friend beautifully described. And now this innocent land is in the hand of a hideous Roman fascist. Another soul which brought so much hatred to the world! Bright future ahead for Italy, my arse! My feminism refuses to be silent as she won the election. I vouch for female leaderships. I have high respect for female leaders, not her. I am neither left, right or centre but find her regime disturbing. She's the perfect example of a Roman fuckwit chosen by a bunch of Italian fruit loops. It seems that she needs a constant reminder that her nation is geographically in the South, where Northern and Western Europe continue throwing money to revive it. Italy first, she ... read more

The sweet escape to a Dutch Island

Central America Caribbean » Curaçao April 7th 2022

Gina Ginos slobbery loving and kisses

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Here I am after a long absence since my last blog. Where have I been since my most recent blog? Nowhere exciting but Europe, the only continent I have spent most of the two years travelling. It has been a while since I updated my travel stories. This time, words are not getting through my head as they used to, and this is most likely an impact of the COVID-induced alienation syndrome. The pandemic took a toll on many of us, including psychology students like myself. I experienced my sanity diminishing day by day as the whole shebang went on far longer than anticipated. It has been interesting two years of mental health experiences, and I still do not know how I managed to keep my grip intact. Two years of on and off lockdowns, open-closed ... read more

2020 and beyond

Europe » Germany » Rhineland-Palatinate » Mulheim an der Mosel March 28th 2021

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COVID-19 is the global chaos and the hottest topic of 2020. I had unknowingly landed on places where the virus has spread globally. I was lucky enough to make it back to Amsterdam a week before the world went mad about toilet paper. I got pretty sick the day after my arrival back to Amsterdam. I caught the nastiest virus, which knocked me down completely. My stubborn arse went back to work while still feeling unwell, and of course, that stupidity sent my sorry act back home for two weeks of quarantine. During my recovery, I remember people around me were in an extreme panic because of the virus I possibly brought from China while vaccines were still unavailable. My colleagues and GP were terrified of me. They did not want to be anywhere near me. ... read more

Bali and Nusa Penida 🍉

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Nusa Dua January 12th 2020

Kelingking beach

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Gosh...I realised it had been ages since I updated my seven wonders of the world series. Yes, some hiccups here and there causing the delay and busy is not the word I like to use even if this is the case. BALI... This beautiful island holds a special place in my heart, not because of my Indonesian heritage, but because it's a fantastic place. It was the best place where I relaxed from my recent trips to 3 long-distance counties within three weeks. Something about Bali that calls for relaxation, which my brain could not say no to. I couldn't resist the vibrations of its beautiful nature, the friendliness of its people and the finest cuisines. I find myself in complete relaxation mode, unwinding from my hectic Amsterdam routines whenever I am in Bali. Whether it's ... read more

Surabaya & Bromo

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Surabaya January 8th 2020

SBY to DPS

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Surabaya is the second larger city in Indonesia. The town where I was born and spent a quarter of my life has changed enormously since I was last there. Everything changed so fast that I needed time to adjust. I didn't recognise my home and my neighbourhood. The home I grew up in was in a massive area surrounded by only a few neighbours with loads of greens. Sadly, that turned into a packed neighbourhood where houses are attached (just like houses built in The Netherlands), and tiny alleyways have separated some in between. Dad designed and built our house himself (with the help of a few constructors), which was cool, but it no longer looked the same. Everything had changed. Despite the massive changes in town, I am pleased that Surabaya city has become more ... read more

Home where food ang giggles never run out

Oh KL, how much have I missed you!!

Asia » Malaysia » Wilayah Persekutuan » Kuala Lumpur January 7th 2020

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My one day transit in KL was never better. I love this city so much, the food, the incredible people and the lingo that I can understand a bit. Oh KL...I wish to live together with you someday despite your resident permit complications. My late arrival from Delhi was not an issue because everything at KL airport was arrangeable, including late-night authentic Malaysian street foods to uncomplicated Uber drivers. I am glad that my trip ran smoothly from the start all the way to my hotel. Well.. there was a wee bit of a hiccup finding the hotel. The hotel has two locations in KL, and my driver took the wrong one, for which he apologised endlessly. Nasi lemak and all the fun stuff to do is all I had in my head. I got up ... read more

Touch of the Taj

Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Agra January 2nd 2020

Old Delhi spice market

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It's time to leave Beijing to explore Agra via New Delhi. The journey to get there was not at all smooth, from Indian visa inspection to luggage check-in to immigration. It starts at Beijing airport. English is not only unspoken in the city, but it is also not spoken in the entire airport. Due to international flight visa inspection requirements, the airline company did not facilitate online check-in. I arrived nice and early without realising that this check-in won't end well. The desk sent me to a shop outside the airport where I needed to print my itineraries as they don't accept digital versions. An hour and a half later, I returned to the same desk with all documents printed out, but they claimed that I still needed to print more stuff, which were irrelevant. I ... read more

Last day in Beijing : The Forbidden City

Asia » China » Beijing » Forbidden City January 1st 2020

Inside of the Forbidden City

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I spent my last day in Beijing checking out The Forbidden City, now called The Palace Museum. My hotel was close to this place, so I didn't need to take a train. The opening days are Tuesday to Sunday, and the tickets can be purchased at the entrance gates. This place is always packed with tourists, but the inside is big enough to move around. The Forbidden City reminded me of Andy Liu, a Hongkonger actor who appears in many Chinese television series. His best classic is The Return of the Condor Heroes. Classic!... read more

Winter at The Great Wall of China

Asia » China » Beijing » Great Wall of China December 31st 2019

Winter at the Great Wall

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In all my travel experiences, China was the most challenging country. I've experienced difficulties during my visit to Beijing, from entering the country, leaving the airport, staying and exiting Beijing. Not only the immigration regulations were strict, but the language barrier was a massive issue too. The scrutiny of the city is exceptionally high. The Chinese public security team and the military ensured the city was guarded. Surveillance cameras were also installed in busy streets and little blocks, which was uncomfortable at some point. Beijing got me frustrated at times however, sweet Beijingers made that drama disappear. I spent four days in Beijing under the Beijing 144 hours visa-free program. My travel point began in Beijing, where I took half the day to recover from long-haul flights. I felt the damn jetlag linger the next day. ... read more

Shopping in Beijing is heaven and a way to kill jetlag?

The Inner Mongolian mountains

Asia » Mongolia » Dornogovi December 31st 2019

Amazing view

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I can feel the low temperature decreasing as I climb up higher altitude. I stand still, observing those amazing landscapes surrounding me, and I continue to inhale the freshness of -14 degrees while the sun illuminates my face. Oh, Mother Nature, where shall I begin to describe your beauty... Mongolia 2019.... read more

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