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HI! I'M GESTI!
A corporate worker with a burning desire to travel the world and break free from the mundane 9 to 5 routine.
Growing up in a remote area and in a not-so-fortunate family, travel has always been a luxury for me. I remember skipping school trips because my parents couldn't afford them. The only way I could join was if my aunts and uncles raised money together to fund the trip. Or if my aunt took me along on their family trips. But despite these challenges, I always dreamed of exploring the world someday.
Just weeks after graduation, my research paper was accepted at an International Conference in Hong Kong. My lecturer couldn't make the trip herself. So, she sent me to Hong Kong to do the presentation alone. It was my first time traveling abroad and SOLO. I would say it's like a turning point for me. I discovered that traveling alone can be even more exciting than I ever thought, even if it's a bit scary at times. Exploring new places, meeting new people, and listening to their stories, it's all exciting for me.
Eight months after I got my first job in early 2017, the company sent me to an ASEAN company group competition in Thailand. We won and got one fully covered extension day to explore Bangkok. Cool, right? Two months apart, we were sent to Japan for the final expo. Plus four fully covered extension days to explore Tokyo. Then in 2018, I was sent to Shanghai for another business trip plus a one-day extension.
As soon as I had enough money to finally pay for my own trip in early 2020, the Covid 19 hit. Travel restrictions everywhere, flights got canceled, and so was my trip to Malaysia.
Finally in January 2022, when the Covid cases significantly decreased, I booked a trip with a friend to Bali. It felt amazing to finally explore a new place again. After that, I always tried to find a chance to travel as much as I could. Visit as many new countries as possible. For some people, it might be too late to start traveling in their late 20s. But I don't want to be old and look back to empty memories.
On this blog, I share my travel experiences, destinations, travel promotions, and tips and tricks, so you don't have to make the same mistakes I've made. I'll try to make it the most detailed possible. Cuz I know how frustrating it is when you can't find the information about your future trip, especially when you travel alone.
I also love everything about minimalist fashion. My ultimate goal is to look expensive and chic on a budget. Who says you can't?! I'll be sharing some of my style tips as well.
Other than that, I'll be sharing my thoughts on life, my mind, and everything I can never tell anyone, as well as my experiences living alone in my late 20s. Join me on my journey as I continue to explore the world and live my dream of being a freelancer and traveler.