2023 is about to end, yet it seems like everything we’ve been working on is still far from the finish line. With everything that’s been going on, all the uncertainties, add up the longing for long-term leave at the end of year, it’s understandable to feel burnt out and exhausted.
But when the burnouts start to feel disruptive in your everyday routine, it won’t hurt to pause and take it slow, because trust me, it gets worse if left untreated. Ways that would help to get you out of the rut is to go outside, and literally, touch some grass on the weekends. And with that being said, here are 6 activities that will help you refresh and solve all the burnouts that are not only affordable, but accessible, in Bogor.
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Morning Picnic at Bogor Botanical Garden
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Whether you’re a green thumb or just fresh air enjoyer, mornings are made for picnics on Bogor Botanical Garden’s lush fields.
This BRIN-run botanical garden spreads over 87 hectares, and is home to more than 15,000 flora collections. Built in 1817 by the Dutch Indies, the backyard garden of Raffles has facilitated numerous flora studies and research, even until now. The famous stinky queen, Rafflesia arnoldii is brought from Sumatera by Dr. Joseph Arnold and is named after Raffles himself. You can check the flour out near Taman Anggrek Hitam.
There are numerous spots for you to roll out your picnic mats, but the best places are ones underneath big trees to shield you from the sun. To get around the area, you can also bring your bike, or rent some of the available vehicles; from mountain bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and if you’re fancy, a golf cart. Guided tours are available upon request, as you explore both plants and Bogor Botanical Garden’s history itself.
All in all, it’s just a laid back and nice place to slow down; curled up with your favorite book, getting warm and comfy along with your go-to snacks. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a sighting or two of the beautiful deers.
Blast to the Past at Museum of Zoology
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Still located within Bogor Botanical Garden, Museum of Zoology dated back to 1984 and was founded by Dr. J.C. Koningsberger. It was initially a laboratory for insect pests in plants. The museum has one of the most extensive collections of fauna in the entire Asia, consisting of 24 rooms, and is home to 650 species and 30,000 specimens of mammals. That includes the rare mounted specimen of Javan rhinoceros and literally thousands of other species and specimens of birds, reptiles, insects, and molluscs.
Any animal lover would love to take a look around and explore this museum. This would be the perfect reminder for you to have a cute museum date, or even bring your little ones here for some fun learning!
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Morning Hikes in Cisarua Bogor Tea Garden
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Stepping away from Bogor Botanical Garden, Bogor is actually an abundance of refreshing nature spots. West Java is well-known to have tea as one of their biggest commodities, and no wonder that Bogor has lush tea plantations scattered all throughout its higher areas, one of them being the Cisarua Bogor Tea Garden.
The best time to visit this garden is just after the sun rises; imagine the cold, fresh and fragrant air compliments the warmth of morning sun and a glass of hot tea with banana fritters or instant noodles.
Other than enjoying a slow morning here, you can take it up by a notch through fun activities such as tea walk, guided or by yourself, horseback riding, and the wildest of them all: paragliding!
Freshen Up in Cilember Waterfall
For those seeking adventurous alternatives to heal their burnouts, drive further from Cisarua to this magnificent, Cilember Waterfall.
Legend has it that all the princesses of Siliwangi Kingdom used to bathe here. People used to believe too that bathing here can bring you your soulmate, and if you bathe on Kliwon Fridays, especially throughout Muharram months, you can get eternal youth as well as be blessed with abundance.
Even if it’s just a local myth, there are some facts about it; a long week full of endless tasks and work under the hot and pollution-filled air will soon be forgotten for a little bit once you’re in the waterfall. The water is cold and reinvigorating, and the sound of Cilembar Waterfall is soothing, as well as therapeutic.
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Family Fun Times at Taman Wisata Matahari
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Sometimes, getting over a burnout phase is to just spend a no-frills, much-needed, family time with your loved ones; especially if you already have kids. Not only will you get to breathe for a little bit, you get a chance to form core memories for your kids to remember you by! Okay, Bob admit, this gets a little sentimental.
One of the best picks for pure, unadulterated family fun in Bogor is Taman Wisata Matahari. Affordable tickets? Check. Humongous waterslide? Check. Fun powerhouse from ATV to arcades? Double check!
Located in Puncak Main Road KM 77, Cisarua, Bogor, Taman Wisata Matahari is a recreational and educational park that caters to family and kids, and is the local school’s favorite place to hold outbounds at. There’s plenty of attractions for you and your family to try out, and you can even bring your own food for a nice picnic. Another pros about this place? Big parking spaces!
Reinvigorating Rest at Bobocabin the Tavia
It’s pretty common for burnouts to make you feel miserable and make you easily disinterested in everything. Should that ever happen, you might need to really shut down all distractions and take a full, well-needed rest; and Bobocabin the Tavia is the perfect choice for that.
Strategically nestled in Puncak, each cabin is equipped with hi-tech facilities such as smart windows for you to enjoy the lush greeneries view, as well as B-Pad for a more personalized stay here. The air is so fresh that even just sitting still on the front porch would calm everyone’s nerves.
If you want to splurge a little, you can upgrade your deluxe cabins with a hot tub as you enjoy the sunset in Puncak, along with Bobocabin x Oza Tea’s signature tea set to warm your weary hearts.
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Writer: Al Azka Zuraida
