Wanderlust: Maratua, Sangalaki and Kakaban Islands.

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Fabulous Friday Finds

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A lot has happened in 2013.

Just to name a few: my husband finished his flying school, my husky Lowy's eye worsened due to glaucoma, my dear aunt Lientje Worang Sakaguchi passed away, went traveling to Singapore (again and again) and to Japan, Jonah got his dream job (as a pilot of course) at our flag-carrier national airline, ran my first 5K with Jonah and that I've also grown a lot as a person and more confident than ever of who I am; that I am deeply loved by Jesus. 

Basically there is a lot more to write here and I seriously could turn this into a very long post - but needless to say the year 2013 was unforgettable and life-changing. I know Jonah and I are on the right track and that Jesus holds our future. I learn to take each day at a time and not let tomorrow's worry rob me of today's peace and joy. 

So without further ado, here's some lovely things I found to share with you the first time this year. May  lovely things keep on coming to us all.

16 unique and amazing hotels. My personal favorite is the one in Finland.

Eye Mask DIY

This skirt! Wow.

Time to arrange a trip to Bali and visit Gaya Gelato.

10 questions to ask your mother.

Free fonts for typography!

Girls, date a boy who travels! Boys, don't date a girl who travels (unless you can keep up with her)!

Kina Grannis and Zee Avi covering Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles's Winter Song! They're my favorites, therefore this video is amazing! ((:

Have a great weekend. Toodles! xox

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Wanderlust: Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan

Hitachi Seaside Park.
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Wanderlust: Amalfi Coast, Italy

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Wanderlust: San Alfonso del Mar, Chile

both images via heycaryl

Wanderlust: The Great Wall of China

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Wanderlust: Copperfield Bay, Bahamas

via The Fancy

Wanderlust: Wisteria Tunnel

Be it the one in Japan or the one in the UK, I want to go! 

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Wanderlust: Cappadocia, Turkey

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Wanderlust: Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre, Italy.

Wanderlust: Paro Taktsang

Paro Taktsang, Bhutan.

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Wanderlust: Luang Prabang

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One day... Luang Prabang, Laos.

Wanderlust: Turks and Caicos

I've listed Turks and Caicos as one of the places on earth I have to go (if possible) before I die, back in 2009... wanna know the reason why? 

Let me present you, Turks and Caicos, ladies and gentlemen! 

via Adam Pflum Photography.

Fabo Links

Once a week I shift through the millions of Etsy listings to find unique/artsy/vintage items. Etsy is a craft website and not a commercial, mass-market dealer, items are almost always one-of-a-kind or in very limited availability. So when I see something I like, buying them is a must (in my mind - heart - and soul). Because those items may not be there the next time I surf round. (Yes, it’s a very dangerous site for my credit card.) Also, since most items are created individually, many sellers are willing to customize something specifically to suit my needs... and of course, some pretty things that I really want but just don't need. *sigh*

Want examples?

• This beautiful beyond words engagement ring. I want one!!! This is my kind of engagement ring. 
• These cute iPad and iPhone covers, would go perfectly with my iPad and iPhone. 

One more confession to make, I'm a sucker for online stores. So here are my other dream items that I found on 

• French Bull : Aaacckk supercute nylon handbag, Harlequin Lady Jane.  
• Madewell : Chic tote bag, by the quality mending co. and cute pair of silverlake sandal!
• Nood : Hoot vase! 
• Anthropologie : These Henry Dining Chairs are just perfect! 

Okay enough with online stores... made my heart ache! Instead, let's go travel to some beautiful place;

just chill and enjoy the view while staying at this lovely villa in Mykonos. Then we could go to Santorini just to find this boat book shop and take pictures! 

While at the beach, what's your favorite beach accessory? Mine: Chic Floppy hats are elegant and protect my face from sun damage. 

and oh, Switzerland is always a great idea! The alps so gorgeous! We could pretend to be Heidi for a while (; 

or we could go to London to see The Audrey Hepburn Collection by Bob Willoughby exhibit at  Proud's Chelsea gallery, 161 King's Road, London from 12th May – 26th June 2011 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. 

Eventhough the Royal Wedding is way over, I'm happy that I stumbled upon this article. Billy and Baby? Willy and Hazza? (': Good to know that they were having a blast at the private party!

Lastly, I hope my brother get to see this and would want his wedding reception to look like this, because I can and I will make it happen for him and future bride! Simply beautiful, romantic and magical. What do you think, adek? 

'til next time! Toodles! (;

Lovely Things in Life

Book, Love, Travel, People, Places, Globe (: --- via tumblr

Couple things I love in one photo. Simply lovely (:

Million-Free-Seats?

This one airline currently having their yearly promo, the million-free-seats. Of course I, as a person who loves to travel, have the urge and obligation to participate. After 3 days of trying and trying and trying, I give up and totally blaming it on the their server. How could they have million-free-seats promo for customers worldwide yet not providing the website with a decent server for such traffic? :( Dissapointed, I am. Goodbye free tix to Phuket & Koh Samui for my birthday next year :(

via Google/imagesearch

via Google/imagesearch

Kora Kora and Bora Bora

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I'm so in loove with St. Regis Bora Bora. Like insanely in love. I've always wanted to go there, but after seeing "Couples Retreat" movie few weeks ago... I've been dreaming about going specifically to St. Regis Bora Bora. Bora Bora is a very beautiful place, unbelievably gorgeous. And St. Regis? Oh I know St. Regis. Been to St. Regis Bali before, stayed there for a couple of days. It was definitely my best hotel experience. Amazing hotel interior, villas, pool, excellent food, superb service and I'm confident to say that it's the best hotel in Indonesia, today. Having that kind of experience in St. Regis Bali, do I need to doubt St. Regis Bora Bora? I'm sure it is beyond amazing! Oh somebody pinch me, I'm daydreaming while blogging.

So I told my dad about my desire of going. I did the usual stuff everytime I want something pretty big. Did a nice presentation, showed him the photos from the website and told him how much I wanted to go. In the end, he teased me by saying this: "Oh... why go to Bora Bora when we have Kora Kora?" Erghhh I hate it everytime he does that!!! Let me tell you, Kora Kora is located in Minahasa. Been there but NOT AS STUNNING AS BORA BORA! And of course, way a lot cheaper (read: affordable).

But tell you what dad... you owe me a birthday gift. Not necessarily some time soon, one day dad. I don't mind taking it next year or the year after that. But I know exactly, what I want.

note: when writing this post, blogger was not in the sanest form. blogger suffers an acute obsession with islands, beaches and holidays. the only way to cure her is by granting her wishes. Dad, I hope you read this. :D  

via St. Regis Bora Bora facebook page

Ultimate Goal

via the notebook doodles

Places I Want To Go Before I Die

In no particular order:

Machu Picchu

Cancun

Maldives

Bantayan Island

Tahiti

Cinque Terre

Malta

Turks & Caicos

Turk Pamukkale

Rio de Janeiro

South Africa

Egypt

Israel

Tokyo

Yokohama

Santorini

Antipaxoi Island

Shanghai

Stockholm


there are many places i want to go to, but above mentioned are my priority!