Jaunting through the top sights of Asia's world city Text & images: Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie). This article was also reposted on Medium.com MasterCard’s latest Global Destination Cities Index has listed Hong Kong as one of the world’s ten most popular cities for travelers in 2023, with over 26.6 million international visitors coming to this China’s special administrative region in that particular year. With the city’s harmonious blend of vibrant Chinese culture, modern architecture, … [Read more...]
Kurashiki – Japan’s laid back town
Words & photos: Ollie Sungkar A small town where you see Japan through the lens of history, nature and culture. On my recent Japan road trip, I had a chance to visit Kurashiki, a historic city in western Okayama Prefecture that breathes a laid-back atmosphere. You can easily reach there by taking Shinkansen (a bullet train) – 3 hours from Tokyo, 45 minutes from Osaka. But I came from the other side of country where I enjoyed the beautiful panorama along the 150-kilometer bus ride from … [Read more...]
Wild West City
By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) The writer is director of ALVEO Head to the Southern part of Arizona and you will discover a harmonious blend of the old and new American wild west in the desert city of Tucson Desert Campus Life The University of Arizona was established in 1885. Today, it has 35,000 students, including overseas students from many corners of the world, enrolled in various major studies. Apart from its highly ranked reputation, the university offers fun on- and … [Read more...]
Iconic Hotels in West Java’s Capital
By Rafa A. Ramadhan - senior writer at Alveo Discover the elegance of four historic hotels in the Paris of Java Bandung, a popular Indonesian tourist spot, captivates with attractions, vibrant culture, and diverse cuisine. Situated at 708 meters above sea level, it draws visitors from Jakarta due to its cooler climate. Influenced by Dutch colonialism, the city showcases well-preserved Dutch and European-style buildings, including repurposed and abandoned ones. The city is also home … [Read more...]
Bali Bucket List
By Prasiddha Gustanto The writer is editor at ALVEO Five of the breathtaking places to visit on the Island of the Gods Of all the 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago, not a single one of them commands more international adoration than the island of Bali. With all of its gorgeous natural, cultural and spiritual destinations, the place is globally viewed as a tropical paradise. Its tourism industry nickname, “The Island of the Gods”, reveals as much. Whenever you look … [Read more...]
Tales of three cities in Ireland
By Christian Razukas. Originally published on The Jakarta Post. In Ireland’s north are the castles used to film Game of Thrones. To the west are the sea and the Wild Atlantic Coast. In the east, however, a traveler finds Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford–and a sense of living history. On the banks of the Nore River, notebook and pen in hand, I stood in the shadow of a 13th century castle in the city of Kilkenny. “Are ye writing some verses?” a local passer-by asked, accent and … [Read more...]
Timothy Charles Parker: Sharpening business focus with pragmatic approach
Text & photo: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in The Jakarta Post. Leading businessman Timothy Charles Parker uses a flexible management style to maintain his solid team in his luggage and travel wear empire. Envisioning a business goal takes a strategy drafted by the right people with clear direction, says Timothy 'Tim' Charles Parker, chairman of Samsonite International. 'Finding the right people that can contribute to building a solid team is always the basic step. But … [Read more...]
Marco Groten: Setting a Precedent for Hotel Business
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photograph: Hyatt Hotels Corporation Originally published in Indonesia Design The Dutch native Marco Groten has nearly 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry under his belt, including working overseas in Maldives, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia. His education background includes holding a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland and other certificate programs from IMD Business School and Cornell University. … [Read more...]
Seoul: The City of Soul
By Felicia Yulianti - senior writer at Alveo Not just known as the K-pop hub, Seoul has the other side boasting its traditions Speaking of South Korea, the first thing that comes to mind is K-pop phenomenon. Through its influence of soft power, South Korea has successfully introduced K-pop wave to the world, which then triggers the spread of other K-culture such as Korean skincare and fashion. Synergy of Modernity and Traditionalism One of the fascinating traits South Korean people … [Read more...]
Medan: Historical & Cultural City
By Prasiddha Gustanto Senior writer and editor at ALVEO The rich diversity of North Sumatra's Capital makes it more than just a pit stop to other destinations The city of Medan in North Sumatra isn’t usually seen as a tourist attraction. A common perception of this major metropolis is that it’s simply just a stop to get to other places for sightseeing in the country. Yet despite it not being an international tourism icon the way places like Bali and Borobudur are, the city still offers a … [Read more...]
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