Edira
School
Atma Jaya Catholic University Of Indonesia
Expertise
Southeast Asian Destinations, Solo Female Travel, Slow Travel
- Edira likes to explore random local spots and review them on her TikTok (@edun_).
- She's an expert on all things Indonesia, from pre-colonial history to contemporary culture. She speaks several local dialects and has lived in at least six cities throughout the country.
- While traveling, she prefers wandering around and trying new restaurants without reading the reviews.
Experience
Edira's professional writing journey started with an internship at Marie Claire Indonesia. From there, she branched out and worked as a copywriter for advertising agencies and startups, a social media manager for a local publisher, and a content writer for several media outlets, including The Culture Trip.
Education
Edira has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia.
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Stories By Edira
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Stylish shoes and a fresh neon jumpsuit might look great in an adventure photo, but you should avoid wearing them while exploring magical national parks.
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Not even magical cruises are immune to the occasional rainy day, but there are plenty of things to do on the ship when the storm clouds arrive.
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Along with being the world's largest cruise ship, by size and capacity, there are plenty of truly impressive and odd things to know about the Icon of the Seas.
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Turbulence might not be as bad as it feels, but it is no joke. These are the routes that experience the bumpiest journeys, according the numbers.
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Traveling with little ones? These brilliant children's museums will keep young travelers entertained and engaged, with plenty of education along the way.
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Seoul is a great base for exploring all the magic that South Korea has to offer, from sweeping national parks to gigantic theme parks and coastal cities.
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You may think of idyllic beaches when planning an island vacation, but for some different, consider exploring one of the most bizarre islands around the world.
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Discovering the natural splendor of acclaimed places is top-tier travel, but exercise extra caution when visiting the most dangerous parks around the world.
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Booking a homestay can be an awesome way to immerse in a destination. To mitigate risk, here are a few ways to feel (and be) safer when staying in an Airbnb.