Simpang Lima Gumul, the Real Paris of Java

Simpang Lima Gumul, the Real Paris of Java

About 15,000 kilometers away from the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, I had the opportunity to encounter its Indonesian “twin.” This remarkable structure stands proudly at a five-way intersection, serving as a gateway to Pare, Kediri City, Plosoklaten, Wates (Pesantren), and Menang. They refer to it as Simpang Lima Gumul, located in Ngasem Subdistrict, just a half-hour land trip from Kampung Inggris in Pare.

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3 Langkah Membiasakan Disiplin dalam Menulis

Membiasakan Disiplin dalam Menulis

Tadinya, salah satu alasan saya menjadi penulis lepas adalah karena pekerjaan ini terbilang santai. Tidak perlu bangun subuh-subuh, mandi saat udara masih dingin, bermacet-macet menuju kantor, pulang malam, stres memikirkan tenggat, dimarahi bos, menjaga perasaan klien, mengatur konflik dengan rekan-rekan kerja, dan seterusnya.

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The Charm of Pantai Klayar

The Charm of Pantai Klayar

White sand. Clear water. Exotic rocks. Beautiful lagoon. This is the most gorgeous beach I have visited so far. Klayar Beach or Pantai Klayar! It is located at Donorojo District, East Java Province, about 60 minutes or 35 km west toward Pacitan City. Since it is quite secluded and not familiar to many people, you can find a peace of mind while enjoying the beach.

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