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Journey September 2018

For the adventurous soul

HIDDEN GEMS

AROUND THE WORLD

BALI TRAVEL GUIDE FEATURING ANGELA FROM

THE SUNDAY CHAPTER

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TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S

Journey Summer Issue

07 EDITOR’S LETTER

09 THE JUMBLE This that and the other

12 AWAY The art of packing. A visual guide to the perfect balance of how to pack.

16 HIDDEN GEMS AROUND THE WORLD With locations spanning the globe, from tiny towns to beaches, the world’s bestkept hidden gems has been revealed.

24 BALI TRAVEL GUIDE Travelling Tips from Popular Travel Blogger: Angela from the Sunday Chapter, Follow along as Angela shows the Journey team how to travel like a pro.

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Journey For the adventurous soul

CO NT RI B U TO RS

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Christine Park

ART DIRECTOR

Christine Park

MANAGING EDITOR PHOTO DIRECTOR

Gayle King Stephanie Rodgers

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Frederickson

RESEARCH EDITOR

Liz Chan

COPY EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER PHOTO EDITOR LOCATION MANAGER

Lisa Kogan John Gile Carter Smith Douglas Andrew B. Ward

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS

Merideth Bryan Lisa Cohen Natalie Choi

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

Ken Doe Ricahrd Kim

PHOTO ASSISTANTS

Mary White Kayla Jones

ADVERTISING SALES

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Daniel Kang

Letter From the Editor For all the adventurous souls,

It is not about

the destination, but it is

about

Journey

the

journey.

magazine

was

created for those looking for an escape from reality,

to act as a travel portal for the adventurous soul.

Our mission is to inspire

our readers to say yes

to new adventures, find happiness in traveling, and to most importantly enjoy the journey.

I’ve always loved

traveling, whether it was

road

trip.

been

my

traveling

Regardless,

had

always

escape,

and

photography had been my portal.

Thus, my passion

for travel and photography

ultimately came to be my inspiration for creating a travel magazine. I

hope

that everyone who picks

up our magazine will have

the desire of wanderlust as they flip through our adventure filled pages.

to a far away country, or if it was just a short one-day

Christine Park Editorial Director

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Jumble this that & the other

TRAVELLING

Come and dance on our floor. Take a step that is new. We’ve a loveable space that needs your face threes company too. Go Speed Racer. Go Speed Racer.

Go Speed Racer go. Now

the world don’t move to the beat of just one drum.

What might be right for you may not be right for some. Just two good ol’ boys take a step that is new.

DESTINATION

Come and dance on our floor. Take a step that is new. We’ve a loveable space that needs your face threes company too. Go Speed Racer. Go Speed Racer.

Go Speed Racer go. Now

the world don’t move to the beat of just one drum.

What might be right for you may not be right for some. Just two good ol’ boys Never meanin’ no harm. Beats all you’ve ever saw been in trouble with the law since the day they was born. Makin’ your way in the world today takes.

Just two good ol’ boys.

drum. What might be right for you may not be right for some. Just two good ol’ boys Never meanin’ no harm.

Beats all you’ve ever saw been in trouble with

PHOTOGRAPHY

the law since the day they was born. Makin’ your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got.

Come and dance on our floor. Take a step that is new. We’ve a loveable space that needs your face threes company too. Go Speed Racer. Go Speed Racer.

Now the world don’t move to the beat of just one

Go Speed Racer. Go Speed Racer. Go Speed Racer go.

Now the world don’t move to the beat of just one drum.

What might be right for you may not be right for some. Just two good ol’ boys Never meanin’ no harm. Beats all you’ve ever saw been in trouble with the law since the day they was born. Makin’ your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got.

WANDERLUST

Come and dance on our floor. Take a step that is new. We’ve a loveable space

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Jumble this that & the other

FOOD SPOTLIGHT would vary, depending on available stock and season. Looking back on when he purchased Father’s Office in the late ‘80s.

LOS ANGELES

Father’s Office made headlines in 1991 when Moench decided to voluntarily make it California’s first smoke-free bar. For Moench, taking action was a health issue for his employees.

“Secondhand smoke kills some 53,000 people each year,” Moench would tell bar owners. “This is about caring for the health of your employees and customers who don’t smoke,” he said. Seven years later, all other bar owners in California would eventually join him. In 1994, Gov. Pete Wilson signed a law banning smoking in the workplace. A temporary exemption was carved out for bars and casinos, but that ended on January 1, 1998.

SANTA MONICA

FATHER’S OFFICE Father’s Office was founded in 1953. From 1986 to 2000, under the ownership of Lou Moench, Father’s Office was influential in the rise of America’s craft brewing industry and the establishment of smoke-free bars

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in California. Moench initially sold two types of beers, Anchor Steam and Sierra Nevada, but expanded the beer menu over the years to include more than 70 brands from California, Oregon and Washington. Selections

Father’s Office was purchased in 2000 by owner and head chef Sang Yoon, who had cooked gourmet California cuisine at Michael’s restaurant in Santa Monica, California when he surrendered the desire for his own establishment. He took over Father’s Office and added his own touches.

Yoon opened the bar’s kitchen which had previously offered cheese plates and a list of local delivery options for patrons to bring in. The main attraction turned out to be the now famous Office Burger.

TEXTING A N D DRIVING TEENS who text while driving spend

10% of the time OUTSIDE their lane

According to AT&T’s Teen Driver Survey, 97% of teens agree that texting while driving is dangerous, yet 43% do it anyway.

19% of drivers of

ALL ages admit to surfing the web WHILE driving

5 SECONDS is the minimal amount of attention that a driver who texts takes away from the road. If traveling at 55 mph, this equals driving the length of a football field without looking at the road.

Texting WHILE driving makes a crash up to 23 TIMES more likely

Welcome to DoSomething.org, a global movement of 6 million young people making positive change, online and off ! After you learn something, Do Something!

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AWAY

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Packing efficiently may well be considered an art. We may not have perfected the art of packing but we’ve certainly traveled enough to offer some helpful tips that may raise packing skills to expert level.

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Hidden Gems Around the World If you want a getaway to make your friends green with envy, why not visit one of the planet’s ultra-secret beauty spots? With locations spanning the globe, from tiny towns to palm-flecked beaches, the world’s best-kept hidden gems has been revealed.

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Cascate del Mulino, Saturnia. With a population of only 280,

this Tuscan town is nothing short of stunning. These aquamarine hot springs are a sight to see, and beyond their beauty, the thermal waters offer a ton of health benefits. The beautiful Saturnia hot springs is a magical place just waiting to be discovered, unique for its thermal waters, for the calcareous rock pools dug by the waterfall and for the surrounding landscape. The Terme di Saturnia are also free, promising an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits!

Cascate del Mulino Saturnia

One of the most evocative and fascinating places in the

Maremma, and certainly among the most beautiful Free Hot Springs in Tuscany. The entire site was created naturally. The travertine rock pools were carved by the waterfall of sulphurous thermal waters and generated by the thermal torrent known as the Gorello. Saturnia’s hot springs are famous all over the world for their beauty. The small natural pools are continually filled with water descending from the waterfall, forming a beautiful open air swimming pool, far from noise, stress and daily chaos.

The Gorello Waterfalls originate from the sulphurous waters of

the Terme di Saturnia, a nearby spa and hotel. The water flows down from the natural spring at a temperature of 37.5°C (98°F) and thanks to the presence of a particular element, also known as Thermal Plankton, it is thought to be good for the skin, and as well as for the digestive, circulatory, motor and respiratory systems.

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Encompassed by Gyeongbokgung Palace,

The name Bukchon literally translates as

Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Buk-

“northern village,” and was given to the district

chon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of ha-

because it lies north of two significant Seoul

noks, traditional Korean houses, that date back to

landmarks—the Cheonggyecheon Stream and

the Joseon Dynasty. Today, many of these operate

the Jongno area. According to Confucian beliefs

as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea

and pungsu, or geomantic principles, Bukchon

houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to

is auspiciously located. Nestled at the southern

experience, learn and immerse themselves in tra-

foot of the mountain connecting Baegak and

ditional Korean culture. Join us as we explore the

Eungbongsan mountains, it is surrounded by lush

neighborhood’s traditional architectural structures

forests and offers beautiful views.

and the enchanting alleys that wind through them.

Consisting of the Wonseo-dong, Jae-dong,

Gye-dong, Gahoe-dong and Insa-dong neighbor

Bukchon Hanok Village South Korea

hoods, Bukchon is rooted in some 600 years of history, dating back to the Joseon era (1392–1897).

Due to its close proximity to the city’s two

primary palaces, it was originally inhabited by high-ranking officials and their families.

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Where to Find the Best

Travel Inspiration

The White Desert Egypt

A main geographic attraction of Farafra is

its White Desert (known as Sahara el Beyda, with the word sahara meaning a desert) — a national park of Egypt and 45 km (28 mi) north of the town of Farafra, the main draw of which is its rock type colored from snow-white to cream. It has massive chalk rock formations that are textbook examples of ventifact and which have been created as a result of occasional sandstorm in the area. The White Desert is a typical place visited by some schools in Egypt, as a location for camping trips.

Covering more than 2.8 million square

kilometers, this vast desert starts at the western banks of the Nile and continues into Libya and contains five isolated, but thriving, oases: Kharga, Dakhla, Farafra, Bahariyya and Siwa. There are magnificent rock formations that form from wind erosions. The colors change at times from the sun, a beautiful sight to see.

» PINTEREST Pinterest is like the bible when it comes to any kind of inspiration. Look at pinterest like a digital moodboard. Follow many travel related accounts, groups and even look through the “travel tag” from time to time.

If you’ve not jumped on the pinterest board yet, I would highly suggest doing so! » INSTAGRAM Instagram is another way to find travel inspiration. It more so gives ideas for where and how to take the best photos of a place, as well as real-time information. Every now and then I do discover some pretty amazing places, you just have to be looking in the right direction. » TRAVEL BOOKS Yes, travel books still exist and are a great way to find inspiration. Lonely Planet’s travel guides are a favourite. There’s something about picking up a book and reading about a city that feels a little special. » TRAVEL WEBSITES There’s an endless amount of travel websites and online magazines to be found, starting with cntraveler, travel + leisure, national geographic travel, pure wow travel, AFAR, wanderlust & outside online.

You might also notice airlines, hotel brands and tour companies have blogs and websites of their own, such as Qantas insider and Intrepid travel. » TRAVEL BLOGS Last, but certainly not least, is travel blogs!

Reading other travel stories and personal guides. They keep me inspired seeing the amazing opportunities other travel bloggers are achieving.

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“Certainly a magnificent site to behold from the air�

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Cappadocia Turkey

A rocky landscape of natural wonders and

but what brings tourists to Cappadocia these days is the

human aptitude, Cappadocia is Turkey’s very own

chance to see it from a hot air balloon.

fairytale kingdom. Initially shaped by volcanic eruption

and erosion, locals and religious refugees worked the

cliffs, the region is certainly a magnificent site to behold

already-breathtaking topography into an impressive

from the air. Luckily, it is fairly easy to book a trip to the

network of underground chambers, tunnels, and cities

area and see it for yourself. And if you would rather save

thousands of years ago.

your time in the air for your balloon flight, you can also

take an overnight bus into Cappadocia from any of the

Cappadocia’s rich and diverse cultural and

political history is enough to attract anyone to the region

With fairy chimneys and pillars, river valleys and

major cities in Turkey.

Santorini Greece

Santorini one of the Cyclades

islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, cling to cliffs above an underwater crater. They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.

Cappadocia’s rich, diverse cultural and political history is enough to attract anyone to the region but what brings tourists to Cappadocia these days is the chance to see it from a hot air balloon.

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BALI travel guide TRAVELLING TIPS FROM POPULAR TRAVEL BLOGGER:

A N G E L A F RO M T HE SUNDAY CHA PT ER

VILLA AIR BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA

Bali Travel Guide

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with you. Accomodations, acctivities, and our personal

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Bali Travel Guide

T r av e l T i p #1

Accomodations VILLA AIR BALI BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA The first hotel we checked in was Villa Air Bali Boutique Resort & Spa which is also located in Seminyak.

As you walk on stepping stones over water to reach the outdoor reception, you immediately notice how beautiful

That’s one thing you might notice in Bali – everyone is so

and imposing the grounds are. We preferred this location

accommodating and kind-hearted. They are the sweetest

just slightly more as it was closer to the nightlife and bars,

of people who really go out of their way to make your stay

cafes etc, but taxi’s are so cheap in Bali, it’s really not

as comfortable as possible. The villa itself was stunning,

much of an issue. I loved that it was only a few minutes

but I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Similar to The

drive from my favourite Cafe Organic which we always

Wolas Villas, it was open space living but the bedroom

ended up for lunch!

was indoors and also had a big bathroom which at first

After check-in, we were welcomed into our villa and given a tour by the sweetest and most hospitable staff.

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glance, we thought was outdoors, but it was actually set in a beautiful glasshouse!

The room service food exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend the burgers and mie goreng! If you have the option, I would include the breakfast package in your booking too. It can be eaten from the restaurant or delivered to your villa (we opted for the delivery). Also, if you are wondering, the breakfast pictured in this post is the Japanese breakfast, the most popular breakfast option as 80% of the resort’s guests are Japanese, and very much delicious! On top of that, breakfast also comes with a fruit salad, freshly squeezed fruit juice and amazing coffee.

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Bali Travel Guide

T r av e l T i p #2

Activities TEGALALANG RICE TERRACES If you’ve ever looked up photos of Bali, chances are youv’ve come across these beautiful rice paddies in Ubud.

Just beware it can get pretty crowded during peak times.

It looks so stunning during sunset or sunrise.

UBUD MARKET Bali is a total shoppers paradise! You could quite literal-

to handle; I always end up really overwhelmed BUT if

ly shop until you drop (which I did from the heat, mostly).

you’re a good negotiator, you might love it. Legian is a

The main strip in Seminyak from Seminyak square was

middleground between Kuta and Seminyak; it has mostly

my favourite place to shop – so many cute boutiques but

Kuta prices but less overwhelming. Ubud also has it’s own

more Western prices. If you want cheap shopping and

marketplace where you’ll find all the arts and crafts made

knockoffs, head to Kuta. Personally Kuta is a lot for me

by the nearby villages.

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MONKEY FOREST This seems like the thing most people do on their

are around 749 monkeys live in this sanctuary. They are

first trip! It’s a fun experience you basically walk through

divided into 6 groups, namely in front of main temple

the forest and monkeys come up and jump on you. Very

group, forest conservation group, central point group,

cute, albeit a little intimidating at the beginning. There

eastern group, Michelin group, and cemeteries group.

ULUWATU TEMPLE One of the most famous temples in Bali and especially popular around sunset. After sunset, locals also perform their traditional kecak dance. The temple (pura in Balinese) is built at the edge (ulu) of a 70 meter high cliff or rock (watu) projecting into the sea. In folklore, this rock is said to be part of Dewi Danu’s petrified barque. Though a small temple was claimed to have existed earlier, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century.

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T r av e l T i p #3

Eateries MOTEL MEXICOLA My personal favourite place to eat and drink in Bali!

We did lunch and dinner here because the food was just too good. Paired with their margaritas and mojitos (which I swear are the best I have ever had), it’s a dream. This place also comes ALIVE at night so it makes a really fun night restaurant out too.

KYND COMMUNITY I found this place on Instagram, as I believe a lot of people did as well, because it was absolutely packed when we went. It’s a very small cafe and there was literally a half hour wait just to get a spot in front of the pink wall (we saw literal fights for it too)… BUT I have to say the food is really good. Kynd Community prides themselves on not only being a plant-based cafe, but a community and hangout spot. I loved the Bli Buddha and Island Roasted salad bowls, and the coffee is a plus!

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Bali Travel Guide

CAFE ORGANIC iiiiiCafé Organic offers both health conscious and vegetarian meals that are not only just instagrammable, but that are quite delicious as well. Honestly, I would recommend anything on the menu, but particularly the smoothie bowls and salad bowls. The mixed green bowl one was one of my favourites as well. Don’t forget to order dessert as well! Still thinking about those pumpkin falafels.

THE LAWN CANGGU A chill seaside lounge where you can probably spend the whole day. There’s food, drinks and good music, which makes it a perfect casual hangout spot no matter who you’re travelling with. If you want to party, make sure to come down on a Friday or Saturday night!

REVOLVER ESPRESSO One very cool cafe with an even cooler theme. This place kind of feels like where the cool kids hang out, especially freelancers. We went here to get our coffee fix but would also recommend their burger, if you’re looking for something on the menu.

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