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There is nothing like picturesque of Panyaweuyan, Curug Santang, and Curug Sawer

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This article was in the Indonesian language and published on 8.02.2018. Now, I have an English version of it. Please enjoy! M. Ciremai in the background & terracing field The morning of Sunday, 31st December 2017 was an awesome last day of the year as I got to spend it by taking a stroll to some places in and around Majalengka and take in its natural beauty on the things that I never got to relish before. As a native of Majalengka, I was fortunate to see its alluring nature as this time I got to see this beauty I had not noticed before with my very own eyes (so, where have you been all this time?). Next, I want to give a big shout out to my younger brother, Nico who gave up his time to chaperone me to those picturesque places (in the title on top). Now, this beginning sounds like a speech. Up hop our first adventure to Lembah Panyawuyan in the astounding Sukasari Kaler, and  terracing field from far coincidentally at that time, the plants were unharvested....

Plant Care for Beginners

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In Indonesia we can just throw seeds or bury branches.   A few days later, they will be growing. Its not that simple, is it? Yes, and this is because of the tropical climate. Let's go back to the German climate! I have been living with so many kinds of plants for two years. I have noticed which plants are easy to grow and need less care, especially in the German climate. So, I will share some tips with you. They are based only on my experience in Germany so far. Anyway, there are many house plants you can easily keep. But in this article, I want to mention the eight easiest houseplants. So, enjoy it! Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Zz Plant) With this plant you can't do anything wrong. It’s super easy to look after. You don't need to worry! Somehow this plant can always survive, no matter what. The few things you need to keep in mind are don't place the plant in a room with direct sunlight and don't overwater it. I placed my Zz plant in the north window and its...

The Story behind my House Plants

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Finally, I have a chance to use English in my blog. I promise I will translate the other stories in this blog later. My blog focuses on life experiences in Indonesia and Germany. It sounds broad but most of the stories are about traveling, fashion and food. And I will add one topic about house plants that I also love so much. In the last two years, I have been busy with house plants. I will also share articles about plant care and provide updates. So, before I talk about plants, let me first introduce myself :) I am Rita from Indonesia but currently, I live in Hamburg, Germany. I have been living in Europe for twelve years now. I love sharing my funny, happy or even sad stories. So, I decided to put my stories in a blog and share them with you. For me, these are like a gift to the future because of how I feel when I read my old stories again. I feel like I am transported back to the same place and time, where I have been in stories. It is like I am reliving it all over again. Even tho...