đĽď¸ Bandung: Indonesia's Hidden Gem in the Clouds
I almost skipped Bandungâwhat a mistake that wouldâve been! This misty city, cradled by volcanoes and draped in colonial charm, stopped me in my tracks. âł Time-Warp Vibes ⢠Dutch Art Deco meets Japanese war history in crumbling pastel facades ⢠Muslim couples sipping pour-overs in bamboo cafĂŠs â ⢠Scooter armies weaving through streets that smell of baso broth and wet earth âFunny how its tea plantations and cool air reminded me of my Yunnan hometown! đŻâď¸ Unexpected Travel Magic At a $5/night hostel, I found: Ansel (my Sukabumi ride-or-die) Yingying, a Yunnan solo traveler swapping tea stories A Dutch couple obsessed with kue cubit (those addictive mini pancakes!) For 5 days, we: âď¸ Hunted rainbow colenak (grilled sticky rice with coconut jam) at dawn markets đ¨ Got lost in Dagoâs street art alleys đ Danced till 3AM at Asia Africa CafĂŠâs vinyl nights Now weâre scatteringâ Yingying to Bromo, Ansel to Bali, me to Yogya⌠but Bandungâs vintage soul stuck with me. #BandungDiaries #JavaJourney
