Hello, I am
Fikri Rasyid
Indonesian. Father of two. Muslim. Web developer. I’ve blogged here since 2008.
About the blog
It started with “i want a place where i can share my idea in any form that i want“. Over the years i also realize that this is also a form of self expression which helps me to connect with like-minded people.
If you enjoy what you are reading, let’s get to know each other.
Travel ✈︎
I pour hours and lots of love into these. Extensively written and photo-driven blog post. Looks better in desktop / large screen.
Mexico Trip (2019)
Spain Trip (2018)
Japan Trip (2017)
Recent Posts
I used to be “try to only put my best stuff out there“- kinda guy. These days i realize that it significantly held me back from doing anything so these days so i simply write and hit publish whenever I have a chance to do so.
Rarely 100% Ready
Many things in life couldn't wait until I am fully ready on my own terms. Sometimes I just need to decide then roll with what I had. I remember i had this naivete back then: I'll learn how to drive a car when i have my own car. I had this fear that if i learn how to...
On photography
I've been into photography for quite some time and slowly learn one and two tricks. From things that i've learned so far, there is one realization that helps me a lot: the final beautiful photography you saw is most likely post processed. Consequently, what you see in...
Setting Some Old Posts to Private
I just set some of the most popular posts on this blog to private so people can't read it. Here's why: several days ago I received Google Search Console review for this site which shows me what keywords people have been used to arrive to this blog: Top performing...
Decade in Review: 2010 – 2019
I'm really intrigued by the idea of writing down my decade in review (2010 - 2019) post for couple of reason: It gives bigger picture of what i managed to do. Some things took more time than a year to be achieved after all.2010 - 2019 is practically my young adult to...
Mexico Trip 2019
Mexico Trip 2019Sept - Oct 2019Written and photographed (mostly) by Fikri RasyidIntroIt's hard to believe that it's already the time for Elegant Themes' annual retreat again. Last time we went to the Barcelona, Spain. This year, we did tropical vibe for the retreat....
Chinatown Bandung
I visited Chinatown Bandung on December 2018 but couldn't post these photos until today for some reasons. The reason why we visited Chinatown Bandung was simple: my in-law was in town and we wanted to take her to go somewhere new. It's been a while since we heard of...
Ciwidey Trip
It's been awhile since three of us go somewhere new. It's been a very hectic year on work and all. Thus couple of weeks ago we decided to take a break and do a one night weekend gateway trip to Ciwidey. Ciwidey is still inside Kabupaten Bandung area and only an hour...
Spain Trip 2018
Spain Trip 2018Text, Photos, & Videos by Fikri RasyidThe Trip In NumberIt's that time of the year again: the long-awaited Elegant...
The Pain Worth Struggling For
Written by Fikri RasyidRecently, between all the issues I am currently facing, I stumble upon this question: If all the issues, all the trouble, all the anxiety, all the stress, and all the problem shape me into a person that someday will be able to help my children...