Human beings can never be separated from journeys. Whether it is a physical journey, meaning moving from one place to another, or a journey in the meaning of a process. Various processes in life are often associated with the word "journey," such as the pursuit of higher education, the path to financial freedom, the journey to marriage, or even the transition from one phase of life to the next with our loved ones. Over the past two years, I have undertaken more diverse physical journeys. Flying between cities, even across continents. Nowadays, I travel more frequently as well, since I work in a different city from where I live. These physical journeys often create a temporary distance from my loved ones, expose me to various sights along the way, and allow me to meet new people at my destinations. Sometimes, while travelling, I also reflect on the journey of life itself. Life is a journey. That is a phrase people often say. Islam also likens human beings in this world to trave...
Sekitar akhir Mei 2025, saya dan beberapa teman lintas negara yang tergabung dalam East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Youth Task Force mendapat informasi akan ada lokakarya di kantor Kesekreatariatan EAAFP di Incheon, Korea Selatan. Begitu mendapatkan informasinya, saya langsung terpikir apakah harus saya ambil kesempatan tersebut apakah tidak. Sembari menimbang-nimbang, saya mencari berbagai informasi terkait pengajuan visa ke Korea Selatan. Informasi terkait syarat-syarat pengajuan visanya ternyata mudah untuk didapatkan melalui website Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC). Oh ya, pengurusan visa Korea Selatan tidak langsung melalui kedutaan besar mereka ya, tetapi melalui KVAC. Website KVAC sangat informatif dalam menyediakan informasi yang kita butuhkan dalam pengajuan aplikasi visa. Translasi Bahasa Indonesia juga sudah tersedia di dalamnya. (website KVAC. doc KVAC) Terdapat beberapa jenis visa ke Korea Selatan. Ada yang jangka pendek, ada yang jangka panjang. Ad...