After some consideration, my boyfriend and I decided to choose Grand Dafam Ancol as our accommodation when we stayed in Jakarta. Initially, we were planning to spend our days in Jakarta to go to Dufan and Atlantis in Ancol, so we thought booking a hotel in Ancol would be easier to get around.
Long story short, except for a few strolls around Jakarta Old Town, we didn't get to Ancol at all because of the weather. It was raining the whole time we were in Jakarta, so it wasn't the ideal weather to go to either the theme park or the water park.
In the end, we spent most of our days in Jakarta staying in our Deluxe Queen Room at Grand Dafam Ancol, except for when we went out to Jakarta Old Town and visited my sister in her apartment.
In this post, I'm going to share a review of Grand Dafam Ancol as an accommodation in North Jakarta based on my firsthand experience of staying there.
For travelers coming to Bandung, glamping is probably one of the most popular things to do outside the city since Bandung is well-known as a sweet escape for Jakartans to enjoy its scenic natural beauty with Tangkuban Perahu volcano and numerous beautiful tea plantations.
Although I got a chance to go for staycations at some other place with glamping facilities in Bandung like Horison Green Forest, it was my first time to experience it when my boyfriend visited my hometown earlier this year. After a few considerations, we decided to book our accommodation at Glamping Ciwidey.
Ciwidey is a countryside area in the southern part of Bandung, one of the most popular destinations for outdoor activities in Bandung. It's home to Kawah Putih or the White Crater, known as the city's most romantic spot, making it so popular for pre-wedding photoshoots.
Well, we didn't go there for a romantic getaway per se since my brother traveled and stayed the night with us for the glamping experience. I also used this chance for my boyfriend and my brother to bond with each other. Since I'm pretty close with my family, I personally think it's important for them to get to know each other and I'm glad it was a success!
We went glamping in Ciwidey for 2 days and one night, so I'm going to share all the things you need to know about the glamping experience in one of the most exclusive spots for glamping in Bandung. From how to book, the facilities, and my overall review now that I've experienced it myself. So, what do you need to know about Glamping Ciwidey?
I recently came across a Filipina who shared that she's an aspiring writer who wants to start blogging in English, but she found it difficult to convey her message in her post because English isn't her first language despite the fact that she's been living in England for a few years now.
As a non-native English speaker who runs my blog in English, this conversation sparked an idea to share my experience of blogging in English when English isn't my first language.
In this post, I'm going to share everything you need to know about blogging in English for non-native speakers. The struggles, tips, and strategies to make it your competitive advantage instead of hitting yourself with imposter syndrome due to the fact that English is not your first language.
So, here's a guide on what to expect when you decide to run a blog with English content despite being a non-native speaker!
If you're giggling a little when you read the hotel's name, “Khum Phucome” as you think of some inappropriate English words, you're as immature as I am. LOL. In fact, the first reason why my boyfriend and I ended up booking a room at Khum Phucome Hotel in Chiang Mai was actually for the sake of banter because of the name.
Initially, we were eyeing Pingviman Hotel for our accommodation in Chiang Mai as we were keen to stay in one of their rooms with a jacuzzi inside the bathroom. We were traveling to Chiang Mai on Valentine's day, so we were ready to splurge a little for our romantic getaway in North Thailand.
I suppose we weren't the only couple who were aiming to stay at Pingviman Hotel in Chiang Mai, and the next thing we knew was that the hotel was no longer available when we were ready to book our accommodation in Chiang Mai.
When we scrolled through the other options in Agoda, we came across Khum Phucome Hotel and we were joking that this would be a perfect hotel for Valentine's day as a couple. The joke's on us because when we scrolled through the information and the photos of the property… We found out that the hotel looked quite decent in the pictures. So then we decided to book a room there.
As my blog grows, I only accept paid collaborations on my website. I accept several types of collaborations, including:
Guest Post
Due to the high demand for guest posts on my blog, I currently don't accept free guest posts. However, I accept paid guest posts on my blog, starting at $50 USD per post. Please see the following for the terms and conditions for the publishing procedure:
The draft should be written for a minimum of 700 words.
The price is valid for a maximum of 1 (one) dofollow link to your website.
For any additional dofollow links, there will be an extra fee of $15 USD per link.
I have the right to edit and modify the draft you share if necessary.
I may add some additional internal links if I have relevant posts on my website.
I will use relevant stock photos as supporting images on the blog post, optimized with alt tags for each photo.
I will create max. 2 (two) pinnable graphics that I may share on my Pinterest account upon publishing.
The turnaround time will be max. 5 (five) days upon the draft submission. I will share the public preview link once it's finished and send you the invoice via Zoho from thebeautraveler@gmail.com.
The invoice will be due 7 (seven) days after I send the payment via Zoho, and I will NOT publish the post before receiving the payment.
My preferred payment is via Wise. I will create a Wise payment link for each project. There will be an additional fee of $2 USD for any payment done via PayPal.
I may not disclose it as a sponsored/guest post. However, all guest posts will be published under the account of The BeauTraveler team to distinguish them from the original posts written by me.
I have the right to remove the link if your website no longer exists.
Sponsored Post
I accept sponsored posts, as long as your service or product is relevant to my blog topics. Depending on the requirement and turnaround for the post, I charge starting at $100 USD per post. Please see the following for the terms and conditions for the publishing procedure:
The price is valid for max. 1 (one) dofollow link to your website.
For any additional dofollow links, there will be an extra fee of $15 USD per link.
You will provide the anchor text and link to be inserted in the blog post.
I will write an article with min. 1000 words.
The turnaround time will be 1 (one) week upon the agreement.
I will send you the invoice via Zoho from thebeautraveler@gmail.com. The payment should be due 1 (one) week after publishing, and I have the right to remove the link if the payment is overdue.
My preferred payment is via Wise. I will create a Wise payment link for each project. There will be an additional fee of $2 USD for any payment done via PayPal.
I will use relevant stock photos as supporting images on the blog post, optimized with alt tags for each photo.
I will create max. 2 (two) pinnable graphics that I may share on my Pinterest account upon publishing.
I have the right to remove the link if your website no longer exists.
I have the right to modify the blog post from time to time, including adding relevant internal/external links when necessary.
Link Insertion
The fee for link insertion varies, depending on the rank and performance of the existing post you want me to link from.
Starting at $40 USD per link, the link in the blog post will be permanent, but I have the right to remove the link if your website no longer exists. Please note that a $2 additional fee will be applied to each transaction processed using PayPal.
For this type of collaboration, an upfront payment will be expected. I will only add the link to the requested post AFTER I receive the payment.
Sidebar Advertisement
I accept periodical sidebar advertisements in the form of anchor text or an image with a live link to your campaign. Starting at $150 USD, the price will vary based on the following conditions:
The length of the advertisement.
The type of products/services.
The size of the image, if applicable.
Renewable by the end of the campaign period.
For this type of collaboration, an upfront payment will be expected. I will only add the link to the requested post AFTER I receive the payment.
Please note that a $2 additional fee will be applied to each transaction processed using PayPal.
I also accept custom types of collaboration, such as press trips or product reviews. Please contact me for further details or drop me an email at marya@thebeautraveler.com.
