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About The Author
When I was little, I was always fascinated by the images from faraway lands printed in the thick encyclopedia at school library. Pictures of the flat Mauritanian capital – Nouakchott, the great hall of the ancient Persian capital – Apadana of Persepolis, and the majestic Grand Canyon were some of my favorites. However growing up in a small town did not offer me much but to read more and more books about the world.
When I moved to a bigger city in my college years, I found out about National Geographic and fell in love with the magazine right away. But it was not until July 2007 that I set foot on a foreign country for the first time. Yet, it took me more than three years until I started traveling much more frequently.
Currently I live in Jakarta, Indonesia, a bustling and hustling city which many find hard to love. I will keep exploring places across Indonesia, Asia and beyond while hoping one day I can travel around the world and taste a little bit of everything from the places I visit. My name is Bama, and these are the stories of my travels.
About The Blog
In the beginning this blog was created as a place for me to write about my thoughts on my daily life. However a few months after the first post the idea of having a more focused blog came into my mind. I love traveling and taking photographs of the places I go. Hence my own travel blog was born.
Choosing an appropriate name for the new blog proved to be a challenge in itself. It took me quite a long time before making a decision on the blog’s name. I did try to find a rather poetic or classy name. However I ended up picking one expression that really represents what I feel every time I travel and explore the beauty of this wonderful world: What an Amazing World!
On Top of Lao Zhai Hill, Xingping, China
About The Countries and Territories which I Have Visited
Please go to Where I’ve Been for detailed information.
About 302020
On January 1, 2011, I set a 10-year resolution, that is to visit 30 countries/territories by 2020. Why should I make such 10-year resolution? as some of you might pose that question. I feel like I have to set such ‘goal’ because if there is no such thing probably in the future I will give up my passion for going to new places. There might be things or obstacles which could bring down that passion. So this resolution is like a reminder for me to never give up the spirit no matter what. To make it easier for me to remember I call this thing ‘302020‘ (thirty twenty twenty – thirty countries/territories in 2020). I also have a lifelong travel resolution, but more on that later when I have accomplished the 302020.
Happy reading and I am looking forward to hearing your comments!
*Standing Ovation*
Really happy to see you the way you are now, dude..
*Continue Standing Ovation*
Wewww..hahaha…dude, why is that so?
Nice looking site – hey, how are you setting up the pages by country like that? Looks great, JOhn
Those are all part of “categories” that I made. You can make your own categories by adding new ones. The drawback of this is that I can’t make any categories other than countries, otherwise those new categories will also show up along with the country list.
Ah-ha …good thinking. Thanks for the info.
..wait a minute. How did you link your category into a page?
You mean the menu on the top? (About Bama, Asia, Europe)..go to appearance tab in your dashboard and click menus. You will find categories and pages to be added to your menu. Just check the ones that you wish to be added to the menu and click ‘add to menu’ button. Under the menu you can change the name of the menu as desired. Don’t forget to click ‘save’. Feel free to ask if you still can’t find it.
Thanks for the help!!! John
Make it 50 bam…hehehehe…….I visit 30 countries in 10 years…u can do it before married…:-p,
Actually I will evaluate that 302020 thing 5 years from now. If I have visited more than 20 countries then I’ll probably make it 50
Great resolution! GOOD LUCK for you Bam =)
Thanks liesh!!! May the force be with us!
Just wandering and I found your blog.
Good luck with the 302020!!
Hi Sila! Thanks for the wish! So far I have booked for flights to other 8 new countries
Hi Bama, thanks for the kind comments on my website. I’ve recently moved back to Hong Kong so that brings me a whole lot closer to South East Asia – top of my wishlist is the Philippines, from what I’ve heard it’s like Thailand 30 years ago before all the mass tourism. It’s fascinating to read about a fellow traveller based in Indonesia, I’ve only done Jakarta, Yogya and Lombok so there’s plenty that I still have to visit!
Hi James, currently I’m traveling to Cambodia and it’s really worth visiting! You should visit the country one day and see Angkor Wat for yourself. About Indonesia, you still have lots of places to visit then: Bali, Sumatra, Sulawesi, etc
Bamaaaa……
Speechless…….
Harus english yaa..??
Hmmmm….
Keren bam….
Udah itu ajah… ^_^
Hahaha, ga harus kok…Thanks!
Thanks you for bringing Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, etc., of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the world.
Thanks you so much!
By far, Cambodia is one of my favorite countries to visit.
I love your site! I look forward to following you.
Thanks a lot!
stumbled on you by accident and the trees drew me in…awesome pics & life philosophy
Thanks for dropping by!
I stumbled across your blog when I was browsing WordPress Freshly Pressed, and wow, love your blog! I’m curious, though. Are you an Indonesian? You look like one to me, hahaha. Keep posting about the amazing places out there! Nice writings!
Makasih Dian! yes, indeed I’m Indonesian
Thanks for stopping by!
lol. my footprint until today is 11 countries. only china and europe. let’s see what’s the future show…
p.s. if stop by shanghai, let me know
So, that means that you’ve been to 10 European countries! pretty impressive!
China is one of the most possible near-future travel plans for me, since going there is pretty easy (in terms of visa arrangements) and AirAsia flies to Shanghai (well, actually to Hangzhou) and some other Chinese cities (yes, it means cheap flights!).
Likewise Fiona, if you ever visit Jakarta, please do let me know
The notebook is the 2nd top romantic movie. cuz Jeux d’enfants is the top 1. try it, if you dont change mind, i buy you beer when you visit china, loool.
Hangzhou is pretty. im exploring my own countries as well
you have sharp eyes. that’s brussels. and you spell all right!
I love anything French! So, I think I’ll look for the movie. Wow, a beer in Shanghai, sounds great! lol.
A friend of mine who has visited Hangzhou told me that the lake is beautiful.
Oh, when I travel to China one day, I really want to go to Jiuzhaigou, Xi’an (to see the terracotta warriors), The Great Wall, Shanghai (I like big cities’ hype!), Tibet, and probably Guilin. But since China is a huge country, I believe there are many other interesting places.
sure. many, so many different views in china. i’ve not been to Jiuzhaigou, Tibet, Guilin yet. but they are on my list. i’ve been to Xi’an, and i have taken one very GREAT photo of warrior which i’m very proud, loool. Great wall is cool too. if u have plan to china, drop me a message, i can see what i can help in your plan if you need…
im not into French.. im not into hype either…lol.
(never been to south east asia… eager to… plan to buy a Lonely Planet – South East Asia)
I will surely drop you a message then. By the way, to give you a glimpse look of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, just look for my older posts. There are still many places in Indonesia that I haven’t visited either. Oh and I have that Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a shoestring! ha!
Your English is very good. Did you learn in school? You are lucky to have traveled to so many places at such a young age. My uncle is going to be doing a Fellowship in Indonesia soon. He is a professor in American History.
Thanks! Every one at my age started to learn English in secondary school (3 years before high school). But what really improved my English a lot was watching American movies and TV programs. It helped me understand daily expressions and how to say things at the right moment. Apart from that, I found reading foreign magazines and newspapers very useful in improving my vocabs and arranging sentences in order to tell stories the way native speakers do (for me this is the hardest part which I’m still struggling with).
(because Indonesia is a very large country, but sadly most people only know about Bali, which is just a tiny island of Indonesia).
How cool is that your uncle is going to spend some time in Indonesia. You should tell him to spare his time to explore the country!
The best of luck to your future travels. I’m looking forward to be transported to the countries you are about to visit as well as to those you’ve already visited (by reading your blog).
I envy you for being financially capable to travel outside Asia. My purse at this point can only take me to the different provinces and cities within my country.
Well, as I said, people like me who consider your pictures as tickets to the being with you on the countries you’ve visited and to those you are about to visit, THANK YOU for sharing the adventure!
Thanks again, Sony! In fact I am indeed going to some more countries in months to come.
Btw, these days, flying to other countries has never been cheaper. Thanks to AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air, etc.
Try to book during promo period. It might be really hard to book though, since the airline’s servers are incredibly busy during such time. But when you are lucky and managed to book a flight, you could end up having already booked a flight with a super cheap fares (for instance, I once booked a flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur for only about $1.5!).
I’ll consider that, Bama, as soon as I have the means. I’m content at where my purse can take me — for now. I appreciate your tips nonetheless.
I hope you don’t mind if I add your website to my blog links … I just did add it before I made this comment.
I don’t mind at all. In fact I feel honored. Thanks to people like you who support me with my passion for traveling. Such things makes me want to broaden my footprints in the world even more.
You got a good start to Your travel. I noticed immediately, that You have been in Finland. In summer we have warm and in winter cold. That is the fact. We have very much to see and to experience. I give only one link to my post, and then You know what kind of experiences You are missing.
World’s biggest Snow Castle
Happy travel and blogging!
Hi Sartenada! Actually I haven’t been to Finland yet. But one day when I make my own Scandinavian trip, I will surely put Finland on the list (and will try to go that snow castle).
Thanks for the information.
Went here by accident. Been wanting to visit Indonesia for the longest time. Maybe i will next year
Hi Mica! Thanks for dropping by! You can fly directly from The Philippines to Jakarta or Denpasar (Bali) by either PAL or Cebu Pacific Air. Should you need any information about Indonesia or any specific destination in the country, please do let me know. I might be able to help you.
Bama, itu diganti foto yang ake topi. lu kayak pak tani..
Hahahaha…masa sih? Tar deh kalo ada foto lainnya, soalnya gw jadi jarang foto diri sendiri..
What a great blog!!! Can’t wait to hear more about your adventures!!!
Thanks Maia! Your blog is also great! I’ll be a regular to it.
amazing blog! thanks for shearing your experiences!
Thanks a lot for dropping by!
Hey bama! i need your email address…i have a great idea!!
Great blog and fab pics! Following all your stories on Indonesia and hope to put it to use soon. Have added you to my blogroll. Good luck with your travel goals!
Thanks Madhu! I really appreciate it.
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I was also got bitten by the travel bug, that is why I’m all out for travel…I adore you for having to travel to a lot of places already, and that you’ve been traveling solo–which I really wanna do, but still scared to do so… And also I just love your writing! It’s too beautiful!
–Now, I’m your fan! 
I also got bitten by the travel bug, that is why I’m all out for travel…. I adore you for traveling a lot of places already and for traveling solo– I’ve never tried and I’m really scared to do so… And also your write ups are really beautiful!
Now, I’m your fan!
Thanks a lot Yannah! I’m glad you like my writings and I am really humbled.
You shouldn’t be scared to travel solo. There are travel blogs, like mine, which give you perspectives from solo travelers. There are also useful resources, such as Wikitravel, which I found handy during my solo travels.
Thanks for your kind support and that keeps my spirit to explore the world even further
Nice to meet you. I used to lived in Jakarta too. I didn’t like the city very much (no sidewalks-I love walking) but the people were amazing. Keep up the good work!
Hi! I totally agree with you. I also love walking and I can relate to what you feel toward the absence of sidewalks on some of the streets in Jakarta (even though they do exist but in most places they are occupied by street vendors and hawkers). Thanks for visiting my blog!
oh, you changed the background. and it’s definitely a beautiful one which suits your travel blog better
cheers!
Thanks Fiona! I hope this theme makes reading my blog a more comfortable experience.
U finally change that pak tani picture of yours, nice… As one of ur closest (at least that’s what I’d like to think) colleague, I will def miss you and our vp time and those moments when we discuss about ‘sisdur’, BI audit, benefit, and last but not least about our dreams and passions… I wish you all e wonderful things in life and trully hope that you can keep on travelling and share us what an amazing world it is..
Dreams are passions are the discussion that I’m going to miss a lot! Sisdur, etc are work! lol.
Oh and when one day I go to Korea I will definitely let you know!
I do hope you keep supporting me by reading this blog
Just stumbled across your blog, and I like it! We just finished a long journey (10 mos) and are readjusting to being home (USA). We loved our time in Indonesia, but didn’t make it to Jakarta. Look forward to browsing around your site!
Tamara
http://www.turtlestravel.wordpress.com
Hi Heather!
I’m glad you like my blog!
Wow, 10 months traveling is so great! I bet you got so many new things and experiences and I’m sure you can’t wait for another trip around the world, can you?
How’s it going? I just started a site called Watercooler Report (watercoolerreport.com), and am looking for contributors. The idea of the site is to have anyone be able to post their opinion about recent news, as well as interesting news. Would you be interested in posting some of your material there under the Travel section? The site is almost live, and I can open a contributor account for you if you like. I need your email address and name to set it up, and you will then get an email so you can log in and set up your password. You could write a short bio in the author section, and hopefully it could help you get some extra publicity if it picks up. Let me know if you would be interested.
Thanks.
Amazing!
While my family has been to many countries in Asia and Europe on our world-trip (which we have nicknamed the Trip of a Lifetime), we would so love to visit Burma.
I love the idea of a travel resolution.
Even though I am only 13, I already have a long list of countries I would like to visit, so maybe I will write one as well.
We really enjoyed Indonesia – a bit of a homecoming since my grandparents were born there, and my grandfather was actually born in Jakarta!
Good luck!
Best,
Lillian
I knew it!!! When I looked at your father’s face somehow he looks really Indonesian to me.
Wow, you’re 13 and you’ve been traveling to so many countries! Good for you as you can learn about different cultures in such a young age.
Travel safe!
Thank you!
Of all the asian countries we’ve been to Vietnam has actually been the one with the most “You look Vietnam!” They chatter on and on to us and every time we unfortunately have to say we don’t speak Vietnamese. They look disappointed and then say “You look Vietnam though!!” and we go into the entire Indonesian story… Everyone is always so friendly, smiling and laughing.
Lillian
Lol
I can totally relate to that. When I was in The Philippines everyone thought I’m a Filipino, hence they talked to me in Tagalog. When I was in Yangon some people thought I’m from Thailand. When I was in Bangkok, some people thought I’m from Malaysia. And when I was in Hong Kong a man believed I’m from Singapore.
Unbelievable… almost all think you are from somewhere else! Yesterday women at the restaurant said ni hao, I wonder how much of that assumption we will get in China, our next stop after Hanoi (we are departing this evening on a night train for Hanoi, then China)… We need to learn some Chinese! Getting caught up with all of the languages is difficult – do you speak Indonesian? We took a class in Yogyakarta.
Lillian
Of course I do
How long did you take your class? Masih ingat Bahasa Indonesia?
When you’re traveling to southern part of China I suggest you to learn some Cantonese words, since people there prefer speaking Cantonese to Mandarin. But knowledge in a few Mandarin words might come handy too!
Oh, thank you for that tip! I’ve only been studying a little Mandarin Chinese phrasebook, so I’ll look into Cantonese as well.
We took 2 classes.
Terima kasih!
Lillian
Awesome travel blog! I am getting ready to take a European trip and I was wondering how you put your blog together and what equipment that you used. Are you dragging a laptop and a DSLR with you or have you found some better ways? I would like to take just an iPad and the camera, but not sure that would work. I appreciate your suggestions and good luck on your future travels!
Usually when I travel I only bring my DSLR camera. I always write for my blog only after I return home. But I never travel for more than a month. However I’ve been thinking of traveling for months, or a year, you know, longer-than-usual travel period. When I do that I think I’m going to bring my laptop with me (I don’t think I can hold writing all the stories of my travel for that long).
Thanks for dropping by and good luck on your European trip! (Reminds me of how bad I want to do a Eurotrip again).
Thanks for your prompt reply! Over the years I have done the same thing, camera only but I found that I forgot a lot about the places that I had visited and knew I had to do some type of journal or a blog to keep up. Now with the arrival of the iPad I found traveling with a laptop can be a real hassle-it’s just too heavy. I am anxious to see how the iPad will fit into my workflow. Should be interesting….
Thanks, again.
Tom
I forgot to tell you one thing: I also bring a small notebook every time I travel. I always write down things that I feel/see/experience on the notebook. Therefore when I return home and forget some little details about the place that I just visited I can easily look into my notebook. But I think iPad should do very fine! I might consider buying an iPad.
Your blog reads very nicely! I look forward to reading more! I agree with the premise- it’s an amazing world!
Thanks Michelle! I’m going to visit some countries around Asia and more places around Indonesia within the next two months. So, be sure to read my stories
Interesting Blog Bama, and good luck to your 302020, and yes, it would be good if you can travel when you are still young….
Thanks Nin! Yes, I will travel as extensively as possible while still young. Thanks for the encouragement!
Greeting!
Hi Bama, to be honest I am so impressed by your blog and the way you deliver it, Unfortunately I find it late. Great inspiring adventure! Keep on telling about world and good luck for your following journeys.
Hi Sonny!
Thanks for your kind comment and support! And you didn’t find it late because there are still tons of stories to come after my forthcoming travels!
Greetings my friend Bama,
Your travels and the way you share your thoughts with the lovely pictures is amazing and inspiring too. Wish you a happy journey ahead.
Cheers!
Thanks for your support, Dilip!
I have just returned from North Sumatra and will write some new posts very soon. Be sure you won’t miss them
Hi! I admire your wonderful blog and so I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. The details http://roopaushree.wordpress.com/?p=2665&preview=true
Thanks for the nomination! I really appreciate it! However a few months ago I had also been nominated for the same award. You can read it here: http://harindabama.com/2011/10/11/versatile-blogger-award-of-mine/
Anyway, thanks again!
hi Bama, Thanks for dropping by on my site and I am glad you did. Your blog is awesome, so much and such interesting write-ups. I am already inspired to do similar things about New Delhi where I stay. Let me know anytime you make an India plan.
Hi Bhaven, thanks! I will surely let you know anytime I make an India plan and please write more about New Delhi! It’s always interesting to read a local perspective.
Bama Fantastic resolution. I do not see India and Brazil. They are worth visiting. Hope you will include them .
Thanks ArjunGabriel! Actually I’ve been considering for visiting India, but I will need at least two weeks to go there — and I’m planning to go to Nepal afterward. Probably next year!
For Brazil, well, I’ve never been to any country in the western hemisphere. Maybe in 2014 to watch a World Cup match? or in 2016 for the Olympics? Who knows..we’ll see!
Thanks for dropping by!
Hey I am so happy to read your detailed reply. I am Indian And my betterhalf is Brazilian and ArjunGabriel is our son. so my site is full of India and Brazil.
I liked your idea about India and Nepal.
And 2014 or 2016 for Brazil is a great plan. only thing Brazil will be very crowded. But still it is great plan.
If you require any help. I am just blog across.
And All the very best for your future journey.
Ah, so that’s where the name comes from! I was wondering but never thought that it’s your son’s name. Because in Indonesia we know Arjuna (my guess is he is the same person as Arjun in India) and Gabriel is more of a Brazilian name than Indian. Nice!
Thanks for the wish and I’ll surely let you know if I need any information about India or Brazil!
Truly inspiring!
Thanks for dropping by, Zully!
Unbelievably amazing travel blog, Bama!:) Nice to read about your travels.
Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a lovely comment!
What a fantastic story, Bama! I’m an avid traveler and left everything behind 13 years ago to travel, lived in 4 countries, visited 27, and I just recently decided to start blogging about it (2 months ago) – so I can understand your passion for travel and your goal to see as much of the world as possible! Looking forward to all your travel destination adventures! =D
Wow, 13 years! I call myself a fledgling traveler, and you are one of those people I’ve been looking up to! I’ve just returned from China and Sri Lanka and will write stories on them soon. Thanks for dropping by and I will definitely take a look at your blog as well! Keep up the wanderlust!
Thanks! If you like travel, adventure, food, photography, that’s my thing!
Look forward to reading about China & Sri Lanka as I’ve never been!
I’m so excited to see your travels so far. I’ll have to come back to have a much closer look.
Thanks and hey, I noticed that your latest entries are on Sri Lanka. I have just returned home from a one week trip to Sri Lanka! I will take a closer look at your posts too!
A week! Oh my goodness, you must have been busy (or were you sensible and just stayed in one place?). Hope you had a great time?
Great blog, Bama! I love to travel as well. One thing you might want to add is a map; you can check out mine on my blog http://www.unpluggedatknight.com then click ‘where in the world’ – it can help your readers get a visual of where you’ve been.
Cheers..Ben
Comox, BC, Canada
Hi Ben! Thanks a lot for your input! I really appreciate it. I just took a little look at your map and you’re right, adding one to my blog might help my readers to get a better idea of where I’ve been. I just returned from a trip to China and Sri Lanka but I will surely come back to your blog!
Hi ! How are you … I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award … Here is the link
Enjoy http://wp.me/pDYuL-1Ai
Hi Kirana! I’m fine, in fact I have just returned from two-week travel to China and Sri Lanka. Thanks for the nomination! I will take a good look at it later – I’m still unpacking now.
It was a pleasure … Hope you enjoyed the trip. Looking forward to seeing your travel blog
Hi, you’ve probably noticed, it’s Awards Season again, and I couldn’t not add your fabulous blog to my list of nominations for the Illuminating Blogger Award. I won’t be upset if you can’t find the time to play, but if you can, pop over to check it out: https://thewanderlustgene.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/confessions-awards-and-the-atlas-game/
Ciao
WLG
Thanks a lot for the nomination! I’m really honored. I’ll see what I can do with it.
Oh good, I’m glad you’ll play:)
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30 countries/territories by 2020 is a nice goal and shouldn’t be too hard to do.
I surely hope so! Thanks for dropping by!
Hi Bama, I admire your 302020 goal. Best of luck and enjoy the journey. I have a feeling you’ll exceed the 30 count by 2020.
Thanks Marisol! I really hope so.
nice blog!!! like what the others said, “good luck for your 302020 resolution”. wow, it really is super easy to say. thirty-twenty-twenty.
Makasih Nabila! Part of the reason why I chose that 302020 was because it’s so easy to remember.
awfully creative, bara!
Hi there, wonderful website which I read very interested indeed as we are heading off in 11 weeks to Indonesia from Munich / Germany travelling in Java, one night in Bali, cruising Komodo & Rinca, travelling across Flores inclusing Kelimutu & last but not least Lombok
Greetings from Germany
Konstanze
Danke Konstanze! I wish you a great time in Indonesia! and thanks for dropping by!
dear bam…
how\’s your life friend…emm…my little friend ^_^
bam,, do you still have my contact number? and can yoe tell me about cambodia, i really wanna go there and many places whole the world…and let\’s make your resolution (and me) come true.
btw hoping you are very enjoy your new job ^_^
-love, efa-
Hi Efa! You can read my stories on Cambodia under the category to the right side of this blog.
Let me know if there’s anything I can help.
bem…i need your phone number, you didn’t read your wall, i posted it there.
i just need detail your itinerary, budget, and story about culinary, places or anything else.
where will you go then for this year?
i do love your blog
ehm.. one word, AWESOME!
Thanks Meta!
Blog dan tulisannya menarik.
Terima kasih!
Cool
, i should learn how you manage your financial for all your trip (envy) :p haha..
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And got your link after i browsed robin’s blog (he is my college friend) so interesting..
Maybe we can go together (perhaps)
Interesting to go Mount Bromo in Java (again) and Taiwan..
Hi Danny! Thanks for dropping by. It’s interesting to know a friend of someone I know. I took a sneak peek at your blog and apparently you’ve been to some interesting places as well. Good luck with your travels!
Thanks Bama..
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Yes i am trying to write my travel now on my blog (i should wrote in the past haha, can’t remember all my trip before).. Inspired by robin’s blog and you now
Good luck for your next trips and travels too
I have nominated you for ‘The beautiful blogger award’. If you’re willing to play the game,check out the rules on my blog. If not, don’t feel any compulsion to follow through.
Take care!
Thanks Nadia! I really appreciate it!
I tried to pick just one post but I’m liking them all too much! This is such a great blog and I’m happy to have found you because Asia will be my next big trip! Keep up the amazing work!
p.s. I love the theme!!
Thanks a lot for such nice words, Kelsey! Good luck with your study in Ireland and your future big trip to Asia!
I just stumbled across your blog – love it! Traveling is awesome
Hi Mark! Thanks for dropping by! Traveling is definitely one of the best things in life!
Hi Bama
I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. For more details, see here! http://denisediscovers.wordpress.com/2012/11/04/other-great-blogs/
Hi Denise! Thanks for the nomination. I’m honored. I’ll see what I can do with that.
Hey Bama, can I steal you to guest blog on my blog about your travels?
No problem Kadian. Let me know how I can contribute. Oh but one thing, maybe I won’t be able to write very soon. But I think I can do it next week.
I can wait. But if you can pick your favorite place and just write an entry about it, I will post it on my blog as a guest blogger and a link back to you. You can email me back at kadian.tracey @ gmail.com once you’re finished. Thanks for doing this!
Sure Kadian!
Great goal! My husband and I are in the middle of a year long trip around the world and currently on country #48!!! I noticed you haven’t visited Korea yet? I think it’s time you visit! We’ll be your tour guides!
Wow, that’s really cool! In fact I haven’t. I almost did but for now Korea has to wait.
But thanks a lot for the offer!
No Gangnam Style for you yet, eh?
Hahaha, maybe not in a short notice.
You have one heck of an amazing blog Bama! Good luck on getting those 30 countries by 2020:)
Oh, thanks Lai Lai for your lovely and encouraging comment!
I found out about your blog from a re-post.
I enjoy reading your posts and I really like the way you tell your travel stories.
Hi Hari! Thanks a lot for dropping by! More stories are coming soon!
I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award!
Check it out! http://joeyhl.com/2012/12/02/one-lovely-blog-award-♥/
Thank you so much Joanne! I’m really honored.
Hi, I have nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award! Here the link: http://praguebykaty.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/one-lovely-blog-award/ – congrats!!
Thanks Katy! I really appreciate it!
We’ve just nominated you for the Liebster award http://globalgrazers.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/liebster-award-thanks-to-through-harolds-lens/. Happy New Year!!!
Thanks Jeanette and the team at Global Grazers! I really appreciate it!
It’s only a pleasure. Very much deserved. Thanks so much for sharing your travels with us!
Just stumbled across your blog and DEFINITELY going to follow and have a read! I can’t wait to start travelling after I graduate!
Thanks Kirsty! You should start traveling while you’re still young. Best wishes for your future travels!
keren, bama. klik bookmark!
Thanks Sapar! Seneng bisa ketemu blogger Indonesia lainnya.
I’m so glad I stumbled upon your blog Bama. It is truly inspiring. I just started blogging about my visits to sites in Africa – Nigeria in particular. I’d appreciate it if you could visit it and lemme know what you think?
http://www.titiswanderlust.wordpress.com.
Goodluck with your travel resolution!
Hi Titi!
I just took a look at your blog and I will go back for sure, because all these years I’ve never considered Nigeria as a country that I want to visit. But through your blog I learned that there are actually so many interesting places in Nigeria. Good luck with your travels!
Wow!! I’m in love with you blog. Great pictures, great stories. Keep up the good work!!
Makasih Clara! I took a look at your blog and you’ve got some interesting stories to share.
Keep up the spirit!
Thank you! Btw your photography skills are awesome. Did you take a course or learn it yourself?
Wow that’s really a compliment! Thank you!
I learn everything myself, although I know I haven’t dug that deep. Most of the time I only used my feeling.
I do love this site
very inspiring and great pictures!
Thank you so much for the encouragement!
It keeps me writing more, and traveling more!
Wow it took me a long time to scroll through your comments! Just goes to show that your blog is great, which is why I’ve nominated it for a few blog awards on my site… if you wanna check it out: http://journeycount.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/appreciation-and-awards/
No pressure to do it yourself, its just a little thing going around to share blog love!
Thank you so much Jade! It’s always nice to know that someone out there appreciates my writings.
You’re awesome!
I know how you feel about traveling. I hope your resolution is fulfilled!
Thanks Jammie! The resolution is more like a reminder actually. But my real focus is on experiencing the beauty and wonder of the places and people around the world.
I enjoy your blog and have nominated you for the Liebster Award! Please check out the post for more info.
http://thepinkexpat.com/2013/04/14/updated-blog-awards/
Hi Shantaya! Thanks a lot for the nomination! I have been away from my blog these past few weeks but then I got this lovely award from you.
Hi, your travel blog is just wonderful
.. I love all the amazing photos here. Would like to go travelling as often as you someday. Any tips how to start this travelling journey? Anyway, keep travelling 
Thanks Gerry! The most important thing is taking the first step. Many people are too afraid to start because they think they can’t survive in foreign land due to language barriers, or simply the idea of traveling is just too foreign too them. Don’t think too much, just use your common sense. Book your flights, and you’ll find yourself gallivanting faraway from home.
Good luck!
Im envious that you are travelling all over the place, but I really enjoy your blog. I love your photos!
Thanks Lediae! Nothing is impossible, sooner or later you’ll find yourself wandering around the globe as well.
I found your blog by a coincidence. I did not read your writing, but I really enjoyed your photographs. It is a very good blog. I love traveling and take good pictures as well but I have not had the opportunity to travel as many as you did, not yet. Honestly, I envy you
. Anwy, nice to know you and keep sharing your experience 
Thanks Dwinitaayu! Having readers like you really encourages me to keep writing and sharing what I experienced in places I visited. Thanks for dropping by!
Beautiful blog! The photographs are wonderful and I look forward to hearing about more of your travels. Truly jealous of all the amazing places you must have already seen! and I wish you continued happy and safe travel
Thanks! I really appreciate your kind words!
Three years ago I merely started my blog with a very simple look. But I kept searching for new inspirations on the blogosphere and even a few minutes before I replied to your comment I just finished a minor tweak to the appearance of this blog. Wish you a wonderful life too!
Hi Bama, just came across your blog. Lovely look and super content.
Am inspired to travel a lot more! Thanks (-:
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed my blog.
I myself was inspired by other bloggers and travelers when I started this blog of mine. Keep exploring the world!
Hi Bama!
I came across your site by way of another blogger & am in the process of being able to travel for a while. I don’t know where my wife & I will be starting at because we are planning to see everywhere in the states 1st so she can visit my relatives. We have been together for more than 5 years before married. Anyway, I thought I would tell you that as I have been wanting to travel, but had a really crappy life for health problems. I used sports to help me a lot & I won’t miss that much now that I will be on the go doing something else. I love your pictures & the places you have been to, along with all the subscribers you have here on your site too that tell you how much travelling they have done. Love all your travelling tales & where you have been & will be back to check them out soon. Have a great day & also time which takes you everywhere you have planned. I really think you will make 30 countries by 2020. Have you ever been to the U.S.? Would be great to see you travelling through here sometime. See you soon as I hope you visit my blog which is lynnsblogs.
Rodney
Hi Rodney! Thank you so much for dropping by! The most important thing about traveling is you enjoy it genuinely. Some people might have visited some of the world’s most exotic places but that doesn’t always guarantee their happiness. So, making your own backyard as your starting point is a good thing. I haven’t been to the U.S. so far, actually I’ve never been to the western hemisphere. But I’ve been dreaming to go. Good luck with your journey and hope you and your wife will always be healthy along the way!
I nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogger award, because I love your blog. You can check it out here:
http://genevievewanderbug.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/super-sweet-blogging-nomination/
Congratulations, thanks for sharing all your stories
Thanks Genevieve! I’m really honored!