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.
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...
By Your Side
It is quite weird that as I grow older, sleeping becomes one of frequently encountered issue I got. I used to be able to sleep very easily. Lie down, close my eyes for significant amount of seconds, then off I go to the land of dream. It's not that simple anymore....
Save One Person
I'm pretty sure it was Steve Jobs' view on perfectionism (particularly from Walter Isaacson's biography) that shaped my view on how and what should I work on. Particularly, on what should I make, share, and write. Is this the best thing that I can write? Is this great...
Eid Al-Adha 2018
There was celebration of Eid Al-Adha in the middle of August 2018. My extended family from my mother side has its own tradition when it comes to celebrating Eid Al-Adha. In my family, the day is generally can be divided into three parts: The actual ritual, family...