Nakanari

Category: Travel

  • Georgia Aquarium – Atlanta, GA

    Georgia Aquarium – Atlanta, GA

    I have been arranging my trip to visit my good friends also food blogger “Droolius” in Atlanta. I have done my homework to check the city and many of the cool local spots.As well many thanks Julius and Odessa for showing me around Atlanta!

    This is my first-time booking budget flight since it is a short distance to Atlanta. Spirit has round trip less than $100 for a great deal.

    After arriving at the airport, we were provided with great transportation, The Marta is very affordable and easy access to the get around the city quickly!

    Outside the Marta station, the city looks very clean and nice, not only that the weather is amazing!

    so Julius picks me up and the first stop is Sweet Hut a super nice bakery!

    Thai tea, egg tarts and bread.

    I purchased a city pass package and that allows you to check few cool places. Highly recommend and is a very good deal too. The first place we went to is the Georgia Aquarium which my top distention in Atlanta.

    The Georgia Aquarium is also the #1 Aquarium in the U.S.

    I went to the weekdays so no line. Seem like its going be busy during weekend

    love walking around see bunch cool fish

    I was able to see many aquatic species, from the white dolphins to Piranhas!

    For sure I enjoyed my time here and checked every spot, this place has so much to offer and make sure you bring your kid for great family outings!

    Please check my vlog at : https://youtu.be/n6nv9QGy9PY

  • Bye Bye Indonesia

    Bye Bye Indonesia

    I spent a 2 week tour in Indonesia, from Jakarta to Surabaya to Bali. I was so happy this trip came out the way I expected. Thanks so much to my friends for coming out to support me and making this trip go so smoothly.

    This year everything, was packed and busy, doing a lot of speaking events.

    Traffic was so backed up all the time.

    Before I left, I tried to capture everything from the city so I can remember these moments.

    Thanks Josh for having me try the local ba ku ta.

    It wasn’t bad at all. I really want to try the one from Singapore and Malaysia. I hear they have their own versions.

    A quick home made snack from Natasha.

    I really enjoy visiting Indonesia. Everyone is so friendly and the food is awesome.

    Here, I’m ready for the long 20+ hr flight.

    See you next time Indonesia!

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Love Tank in Pacific Place – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Love Tank in Pacific Place – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Every time I visit Jakarta, I love to stop by the mall to shop.

    The mall is like a theme park, with full entertainment. Everything from a luxury restaurant to a movie theater and a kid’s playground.

    The mall even comes up with creative themes for each month.

    The Pacific Place is always dedicated to showcasing Indonesian artists and supporting their artwork by having their installations around the mall.

    In conjunction with Bazaar Art Jakarta 2015, Mall Art featured art installations by Love Tank or The Temple by S. Teddy Darmawan. It stood high and tall at the main atrium and became the highlight of the art month. 

    The installation was built by stacking seven military tanks and covering them in pink lotus-shaped camouflage.

    The installation used Multiplex, Resin, Metal Structure Approx. 200 x 500 x 650 cm Tanks. His work also sent out a message of love and peace through East meets West symbolism.

    Artist, S. Teddy Darmawan, was born in Padang in 1970 and graduated from the Indonesia Institute of Arts, Fine Arts Department, Yogyakarta. He was an Artist in Residence in Aachen, Germany and was selected for the best five of Phillip Morris Awards 2001 (Indonesia).

    I highly recommend checking out Pacific Place. It’s really amazing.

    Address: Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.Kav. 52-53, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Not A Spiki Show Closing Party – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Not A Spiki Show Closing Party – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Thank you to Natasha Victoria Lucas for taking this photo for me.

    After we got back to Bali, we decided to throw one more party for my solo show.

    Thanks to Peter Christian Cung for helping out with my flyer design. I requested it last minute and he made it happen so quickly for me.

    Here’s one of my favorite shops in Jakarta, Art & Science. It has such awesome stuff! Be sure to check them out!

    Here’s Plastic Culture.

    Thank you to Satria Perdana, and his former journalist photographer, for coming and interviewing me. We had a fun chat and became friends.  

     

    I also did a quick custom.

     

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    Thanks to my friends, Ronald Zhang and David Cornelius Tan for coming out and supporting me.

    Here’s Alin.

    Ryan from The Good Habit.

    Black Mavis Crew

    Erik Boyaxhiu

    Grace Kusnadi from Pop Con Asia

    Bye bye to King Reign.

    A big thanks to everyone who came out to support me. I can’t wait for my next trip back to Jakarta.

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • ARANZI CAFE JAKARTA – Jakarta , Indonesia

    ARANZI CAFE JAKARTA – Jakarta , Indonesia

    This is one of cutest cafés ever! Everything from the branding and the concept was on point. The cafe was actually based on Aranzi Aronzo, a company that makes cute animal characters. The coolest part is that they serve cakes that are shaped like their characters. The interior was colorful and vibrant. They also sell souvenirs for you to take home.

    Address: L1-134, Jl. Letjen. S. Parman No.28, Grogol petamburan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11470, Indonesia

    Phone: +62 21 29200489

    Edited by: Larnna Thompson

  • Burgers Trader – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Burgers Trader – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Last year I met Chef Andry Suriaputra and Hokiardi Adhi. Both of them are bringing something new and fresh to their local food culture.I had the privilege of attending their grand opening event and was amazed by their concepts and ideas for burgers. The branding was clean and crisp. I would totally recommend that you check out this spot if you’re ever in Jakarta.

    There’s a track that is used as an outdoor restaurant and similar to the food trucks we all have come to know and love in Orlando.

    Chef Andry Suriaputra ready to take some orders!

    I love burgers! In fact, one of my favorite burger places is Shake Shack. I wish there was one right next door to my office but maybe it’s a good thing there isn’t one — better for my weight and my pocket.

    The Burger Trader was fresh and had quality ingredients. The flavor of the meat was juicy and delicious.

    Burgers Trader

    Lippo Mall Puri, Ground Floor. Coffeewalk area (Red Truck)

    https://www.instagram.com/burgers.trader/

     

     

    Edited by: Larnna Thompson

     

  • Sushi Tei (Plaza Indonesia) – Jakarta , Indonesia

    Sushi Tei (Plaza Indonesia) – Jakarta , Indonesia

    came to Sushi Tei with Miss Sunshine for dinner before I left Jakarta.  Lots of people kept recommending that I try this place, saying that the food was really good.

    The restaurant and ambiance was nice.  It stayed pretty busy throughout the night.

    Yufu, Sashimi Moriawase, Salmon, Mekajiki, Tuna, and Toro.

    Kirishima (18 pieces that included tuna, salmon, squid, octopus, boiled scallop, yellow-tail, prawn, eel, sweet beancurd, omellete, scallop innards, tuna salad, crab meat, and mayonnaise with flying fish roe).

    I really enjoyed the place and their prices!

    Address: Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 28 – 30, Plaza Indonesia Lt 1, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.28-30, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia

    Phone: +62 21 39835108

    Edited by: Larnna Thompson

  • IFGF – Jakarta, Indonesia

    IFGF – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Joshua invited me to his church, IFGF. I had never been to church in Indonesia so I wanted to experience it, and attended their Sunday service.

    On our way there, we stopped at Starbucks for coffee and they ended up changing my name to Tommy.


    The stage looked like a concert, which was pretty impressive.

    The live music was amazing.


    The service was so modern and really connected to the youth. after service we stop by the Kopi Legit for some quick meal,



    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • BENEDICT – Jakarta , Indonesia

    BENEDICT – Jakarta , Indonesia

    A big thank you to Grace Kusnadi, owner of Popcorn Asia, for taking the time to meet with me despite her busy schedule.In addition to having a good time seeing Grace, I was able to visit The BENEDICT in GRAND INDONESIA – JAKARTA which had a really cool vibe.

    Thank you Grace! Can’t wait see you again!

    Located in: Grand Indonesia

    Address: Grand Indonesia East Mall Lt. LG, Jalan M.H. Thamrin No.1, Menteng, RT.1/RW.5, Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310, Indonesia

    Hours: Closes soon: 10PM ⋅ Opens 10AM Mon

    Reservations: chope.co

    Phone: +62 21 23581238

     

    Edited by: Larnna Thompson