About

Hi, I’m Trinity—writer, traveler, speaker, content creator, and the troublemaker behind The Naked Traveler. I kicked off Indonesia’s first travel blog in 2005, when most people still asked for printed maps and “travel influencer” wasn’t a job title. Since then, I’ve turned my passion for travel into 15 national best-selling books, two movie adaptations (yes, Maudy Ayunda played me!), and a loyal audience that’s followed me across countries, platforms, and decades.

So, why Naked? Relax—it’s not that kind of blog. The name is a play on nekad, the Indonesian word for brave (or reckless, depending on who’s judging). It also reflects my style of storytelling: raw, honest, and filter-free. I write about the good, the bad, the bizarre, and the unforgettable parts of travel—and life.

Trinity has traveled to 110 countries—and counting. All with an Indonesian passport.

I even spent one full year traveling around the world, with no shortcuts or VIP treatment. I’ve also explored nearly every province in Indonesia. Through it all, I’m proud to have inspired a generation of Indonesians to see the world on their own terms.

Beyond travel, I write about anything that sparks curiosity—culture, lifestyle, social commentary, and personal reflections. I also take on writing assignments, work as a consultant, and help curate bespoke luxury trips. I love turning ideas into stories that make people think, laugh, or book a ticket.

Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: English–Indonesian literary translator, copywriter, editor-in-chief of Venture travel magazine, radio host at Indika FM, TV host of The Naked Traveler on MNC, columnist for JalanJalan, and contributor to Yahoo! Travel. I’ve been a featured speaker at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and selected to represent Indonesia at the Frankfurt Book Fair (2015).

I’ve been named Indonesia’s Leading Travel Writer (2010), one of the 5 Most Important Persons in Indonesian Tourism by detikTravel Readers’ Choice (2014), and one of the 12 Most Influential Indonesian Women on Twitter by Swa magazine (2010). I was also nominated for the RCTI Social Media Awards (2016).

I’ve been in love with writing since I was six years old—starting as a student journalist and never stopping. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Universitas Diponegoro in Semarang, Indonesia, and a Master’s in Management from the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, Philippines.

Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration, a smart collaborator, or a speaker with stories you won’t find on Google—I’m your person.

Published books

  1. The Naked Traveler – Bentang Pustaka, Jun 2007
  2. The Naked Traveler 2 – Bentang Pustaka, Jan 2010
  3. Duo Hippo Dinamis: Tersesat di Byzantium – Bentang Pustaka, May 2010
  4. The Journeys, Kisah Perjalanan Para Pencerita – Gagas Media, Apr 2011
  5. The Naked Traveler 3 – Bentang Pustaka, May 2011
  6. TraveLove, Dari Ransel Turun ke Hati – Bentang Pustaka, May 2012
  7. The Naked Traveler 4 – Bentang Pustaka, Sep 2012
  8. The Naked Traveler, Across the Indonesian Archipelago (in English) – Bentang Pustaka, Oct 2013
  9. The Naked Traveler Anthology – Bentang Pustaka, Jul 2014
  10. The Naked Traveler: 1 Year Round-the-World Trip – Part 1 – Bentang Pustaka, Sep 2014
  11. The Naked Traveler: 1 Year Round-the-World Trip – Part 2 – Bentang Pustaka, Sep 2014
  12. The Naked Traveler Anthology: Horror – Bentang Pustaka, Oct 2015
  13. The Naked Traveler 7 – Bentang Pustaka, Jul 2016
  14. 69 Cara Traveling Gratis – Bentang Pustaka, May 2018
  15. The Naked Traveler 8: The Farewell – Bentang Pustaka, Jan 2019

You can find my books at Gramedia bookstores across Indonesia, or online via Mizan Store on Tokopedia, Shopee, TikTok Shop, BliBli, and at mizanstore.com. Prefer digital? Download the e-books on Google Play Books—or listen to the audiobooks, narrated by me, on the Storytel app here

Book Adapted to Movies

  • Trinity, The Nekad Traveler – Tujuh Bintang Sinema, Mar 2017

Experience

  • Online Writing Instructor, #kelastrinity (2020–2021)
    Taught independent writing classes focused on travel writing and personal storytelling.
  • Freelance Contributor (2014–present)
    Regularly contributes articles to prominent publications, including Colours (Garuda Indonesia Inflight Magazine) and DestinAsian Indonesia.
  • TV Host, The Naked Traveler on MNC Food Travel (2015 & 2017)
    Adaptation of her YouTube series into a national TV travel show.
  • Commercial Talent (2015–2019)
    Featured in branded digital campaigns such as “Kerja Itu Main” & “AAA+” for Acer Indonesia, Bakmi GM, and MLD Content Hunt.
  • Columnist, JalanJalan Travel Magazine (2012–2013)
  • Special Appearance
    Featured in Saykoji’s music video Follow Back (2011), short film Missing (2013), and Trinity, The Nekad Traveler (2017).
  • Editor-in-Chief, Venture Magazine (2010–2012)
    Led editorial content for an English-language travel magazine in Indonesia.
  • Speaker & Judge (2010–present)
    Frequently invited to speak or judge on topics related to writing, blogging, digital content, and tourism.
  • Radio Host, The Naked Traveler, Travel Program – Indika FM (2009–2012)
  • Literary Translator, PT Tiga Serangkai (2009–2010)
    English–Indonesian literary translation.
  • Freelance Copywriter (2009)
  • Content Creator / Social Media Influencer (2008–present)
    Collaborated with brands and agencies across travel, lifestyle, F&B, and tech sectors.
  • Regular Contributor
    Wrote for Shape (2006–2007), Urban Style (2009–2011), and Yahoo! Travel (2011–2013).
  • Blogger, naked-traveler.com (2005–present)
    Established Indonesia’s pioneering travel blog.
  • Marketing Communications Specialist
    Worked in corporate marketing roles in hospitality and technology industries (prior to 2007).

Speaking Engagement (Selected)

  • Sustainable Tourism in East Kalimantan — Bank Indonesia Kaltim, Samarinda (8 Nov 2024)
  • From Travel Blog to Books to Movies — TBEX Europe, Kalamata, Greece (8–11 May 2023)
  • Essential Travel Writing & Closing Keynote — TBEX Asia, Phuket, Thailand (15–18 Nov 2022)
  • Making Money from Leisure — Indonesia Knowledge Forum, Jakarta (9 Oct 2019)
  • SDG Talk: Be a Responsible Traveler — UNDP Indonesia, Jakarta (30 Sep 2019)
  • The Shifting Era: Millennial Traveler Domination — Trisakti Tourism Award, Jakarta (27 Jun 2019)
  • Building Goodness through Social Media — Universitas Internasional Semen Indonesia & PT Semen Indonesia, Gresik (11 Apr 2019)
  • Turismo en Indonesia — Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru (30 Oct 2018)
  • Know India Seminar — Consulate General of India, Bali (1 Mar 2018)
  • Saving the Ocean by Curbing Plastic Usage — WWF Indonesia, Jakarta (16 Jun 2017)
  • Participating Author, Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (7 May 2017)
  • How to be a Travelpreneur — Aeroticket Goes to Campus, Jakarta (Mar–Apr 2017)
  • Successful Blogging, One Post at a Time — US Bloggers Week @america, Jakarta (19 Aug 2016)
  • LOUD (Live Out Ur Dream) — Godrej Indonesia, Jakarta & Bandung (Feb 2015)
  • Book Talk — Forum Masyarakat Indonesia, Dresden, Germany (16 Oct 2015)
  • Participating Author, Frankfurt Book Fair, Germany (14 Oct 2015)
  • Participating Author, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival – Bali (2011, 2013, 2017)
  • Participating Author, Makassar International Writers Festival – Makassar (2011, 2015, 2019)
  • TEDx Talk: Be Passionate, Live the Dream — ITS Surabaya (18 Jul 2012)
  • Tourism Seminar — Indonesian Embassy in Namibia, Windhoek (6 Jul 2011)
  • How to Write About Travel — @america by the US Embassy, Jakarta (14 May 2011)
    Trinity has delivered over 200 speaking engagements at universities, corporate events, media summits, and international forums on topics including travel writing, content creation, digital storytelling, tourism development, and living with passion.

TV Interviews

Awards & Recognitions (Selected)

  • 7 Prominent Figures in Indonesian Travel – Tempo, 28 Dec 2018
  • Top 7 Coolest Indonesian Travel Bloggers 2017 – Tripzilla, 5 Jan 2018
  • 11 Heroines of Emancipation of Indonesian Women – Femina magazine, 21 Apr 2017
  • Nominee, Most Favorite Non-Fiction Book for The Naked Traveler 7 in Anugerah Pembaca Indonesia – Jakarta, Dec 2016
  • Nominee of RCTI Socmed Awards 2016, Category: Blogger – RCTI TV, Mei 2016
  • Wanita yang Melampaui Cita-Cita Kartini – Jawa Pos newspaper, 21 Apr 2014
  • 5 Most Important Persons in Indonesian Tourism – detikTravel Reader’s Choice, 5 Feb 2014
  • Inspirational Figure of the Year – Femina magazine, Oct 2012
  • Indonesia’s Most Influential Personality in Social Media, Travel Category – SWA magazine, 15 Mar 2012
  • Heroine for Indonesian Tourism – The Jakarta Post newspaper, 17 Jun 2011
  • 7 Most Inspirational People in Tourism – JalanJalan magazine, Dec 2010
  • Indonesia Leading Travel Writer – Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards, Jakarta, 21 Oct 2010
  • 12 Most Influential Indonesian Women on Twitter – Warta Ekonomi magazine, 23 Aug 2010
  • Best Book 2008 – Cleo magazine, Dec 2008
  • Finalist, Indonesia’s Best Blog Award 2007 in “Pesta Blogger” – Jakarta, 27 Oct 2007

Scholarships

  • The Indonesian Writer-in-Residence Program – Ministry of Education & Culture, Republic of Indonesia
    Residency in Peru and Bolivia, 2018
  • Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship
    Master’s in Management at the Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines (2007–2008)

Clients

  • Airlines
    Qatar Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Garuda Indonesia, Oman Air, AirAsia, Scoot.
  • Hotels & Resorts
    Accor Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Four Seasons, Nihi Sumba, Club Med, Mandarin Oriental, Kempinski, Elite Havens, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, and more.
  • Tourism Boards
    Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Seychelles, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Greece, Poland, Chubu, Queensland, Auckland, Almaty, Wales, Madrid, Madhya Pradesh, Kansai, Tohoku, and others.
  • Tourism & Media Associations
    TBEX (Travel Blogger Exchange), ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association), IMM (International Media Marketplace), ATF (ASEAN Tourism Forum).
  • Brands & Organizations
    Traveloka, Tokopedia, Gojek, Bank BCA, Pertamina, WWF, Danone-Aqua, British Council, Ray-Ban, Javamifi, Dwidaya Tour, AXA Travel Insurance, Acer, Somethinc, and more.
  • CSR Programs
    KitaBisa

Services

  • Content Creation
    Develops engaging content across all social media platforms—images, videos, and captions tailored to your brand.
  • Branded Collaborations
    Partners with brands for sponsored content, campaigns, and ambassadorships.
  • Non-Fiction Writing
    Offers writing services for articles, features, travel pieces, and personal essays.
  • Book Projects
    Available for biography writing, ghostwriting, and full-cycle book development.
  • Speaking Engagements
    Delivers talks, keynotes, and workshops on writing, travel, digital content, and personal branding.
  • Coaching & Consulting
    Provides one-on-one or group sessions in travel writing, tourism communication, publishing, and social media strategy.
  • Luxury Travel Planning
    Designs bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime trips with expert insight and personal touches.

For collaborations, questions, or to simply say hello, please feel free to contact me via email or through any of the social media channels listed below.

Contact/Social Media Handles
E-mail: trinity.traveler.id@gmail.com
Facebook: TrinityTraveler
Twitter: @TrinityTraveler
Instagram: @trinitytraveler
YouTube: TheNakedTraveler
Linkedin: trinitytraveler
TikTok: @trinity.traveler

Celebrating 20 years of storytelling on this blog! Support its growth by making a donation—click here to contribute.

Get in Touch

236 Comments

  • mymoen
    August 28, 2010 5:05 pm

    nice to read description bout u. as i know, traveling is nice thing in this world. my dream is be travel blogger..

  • henny
    August 30, 2010 10:03 am

    Finally, ketemu juga blog nya..Lebih update sma pengalaman2 Mbak Trinity yang baru sih… Tapi tetep lebih asyik baca bukunya, soalnya bisa baca sambil tiduran dan nyemil…

    Ditunggu terbitan buku2 barunya…sukses selalu..

  • pera
    September 6, 2010 9:50 pm

    Mbak T….saya sangat menyukai buku mbak. saya juga hobby jalan – jalan. Bagi saya backpacker adalah orang yang berani keluar dari zona nyaman nya….

  • Indri
    September 14, 2010 9:50 pm

    Truly madly deeply in love with all ur books….terus travelling & berkarya..

  • suty
    September 30, 2010 9:02 pm

    Mba T…
    Kemana aja nih, udh sebulan ga ada cerita baru ya…
    cuti ya mba…

  • mimpipribumi
    October 2, 2010 10:16 pm

    wow…..luarr biasa!!

    boleh dicantumin di blogrol mimpipribumi?

  • mimpipribumi
    October 2, 2010 10:23 pm

    blog-nya Prita Laura-kah?

  • Deden Hf
    October 12, 2010 5:08 pm

    salut salutt..
    saya tau blog ini dari bukunya nonadita.
    salam kenal mba. 🙂

  • poozveetha
    October 22, 2010 8:15 pm

    mbak trinity,, yg buku dua hippo tu kapan etrbitnya d bali??? pengen baca jadinya…

  • laptop review
    October 23, 2010 10:34 am

    Halo mbak, saya dah baca yg seri 2 …. seru and kocak
    di tunggu seri2 selanjutnya …. Bravo !

  • DonSiro
    November 13, 2010 10:38 pm

    mba’, aq link ya ke blogku yg seberapa itu hhehehe TQ

  • amik
    November 29, 2010 4:45 pm

    blog yang penuh inspirasi dan semangat.. go to Lovely Indonesia

  • Tjang
    December 20, 2010 12:36 pm

    keep on writing @Trinity.Nice to know that you are an experience backpacker.Hope one day I could meet you @trinity talking about your experiences in travelling especially the overseas one.sorry I missed the recently event schedulled on december 18th at matraman Gramedia bookstore.

  • deshmar
    December 20, 2010 4:59 pm

    whooaaaaa.. sejak baca blog mu..
    otomatis pasti langsung nge-fans..
    pengalaman pribadi tertulis apik di blog mu..
    *yang ga tergoda tuk beli bukumu.. pasti agak aneh.. hihihi..

    smangat bwat beli buku ke-2 and DHD na..
    btw.. boleh di link ke blog desh ga yah? blog keren mu ini?

  • Trackback: The Dynamic Hippos on Venture Magazine « Duo Hippo Dinamis
  • Mei
    January 28, 2011 5:47 pm

    nama asli nya mbak T Peruschka bukan?

  • Katrin
    March 1, 2011 9:45 am

    Hi Mba Trinity…

    Salam kenal! : )
    Mba, aku seneng banget baca blog-mu. Apalagi yang ttg Tour Hantu..hehe..
    Oia mba, apakah aku bisa minta nmr contact dirimu? Please reply to my email…

    Many Thanks

  • tika
    March 3, 2011 12:33 pm

    GILa…
    keren abis bku ini ,,, mkin memotivasiku buat jln2 :))

  • Candu
    March 4, 2011 1:17 pm

    Baru baca bukunya NT-1 baru mau baca yang kedua. Hihi kemana aja gue??? Jujur bikin iri, gak banyak orang nekad kayak Trinity, keep on writing, keep on travelling…
    Salam kenal ya Trin

  • funnie
    March 17, 2011 10:47 am

    trinity emang selalu hebat… suka dngan cerita perjalannnya….salut!!!! msh punya mimpi jalan2 ke luar negeri.. 😀

  • Thomas
    March 28, 2011 7:33 pm

    Enak neh mba T bisa2 jalan2 trus, sama kek hobi saya 🙂
    Mau juga kek mba T, jln2 tp tetep bisa “kerja”
    Ajarin dong mba 🙂

  • Butik Baju Online
    March 31, 2011 10:08 am

    Keren banget blog-nya. Salut info jalan jalannya.

    Baju Bali Murah

  • Nanosoft
    March 31, 2011 10:15 am

    Wow! Like this.

  • monika
    March 31, 2011 5:16 pm

    Dear Mba Trinity,
    Salam Kenal! Saya Monika.
    Sehabis office-hour, biasanya saya memang sering membuka yahoo.com untuk sekedar mengecek info berita terbaru.
    Secara tidak sengaja saya membaca tulisan mba Trinity tentang “tip trinity kumpulkan uang”, dan berkata dalam hati “Benar juga kata mba nya..”.
    Melihat lebih jauh layoutnya, ternyata terhubung dengan link blog trinity.
    Wah Naked Traveller!!
    Saya sering melihatnya ketika masuk ke Toko Gramedia. Buku itu bukan hal yang baru lagi.
    Kadang-kadang, saya berkata kepada teman, “Apa benar bisa ya??” Membaca tulisan-tulisan mba di halaman utama, membuat saya berpikir, “Ga ada yang ga mungkin, kalo mau berusaha..” Buktinya, Mba Trinity bisa.. Saya juga harus bisa!! Keliling dunia..adalah impian saya sejak kecil walaupun tidak tahu bagaimana mewujudkannya. Impian saya masih tetap sama, tetapi ditambah dengan kota-kota Indonesia (terinspirasi setelah membaca pendapatnya Mba Trinity).
    Salam kenal sekali lagi Mba Trinity!!
    Saya berterima kasih telah dijodohkan dengan membuka blog ini. Tetap terus berkarya dan jalan-jalan tentunya… !!!

  • audreycinnamon
    April 6, 2011 12:00 pm

    Saya suka baca, naked traveller dari masih buku 1 dan waktu website ini masih blog,isinya bagus banget, saya selalu tungu2 cerita terbaru setiap 3-4 hari..he3
    “Travelling It is not about the place that you visit..it is about the journey that makes it unforgettable”

  • Rizqi
    April 15, 2011 1:38 pm

    Baru beli bukunya Naked Traveler 1. Buku yang sangat easy reading, bahasanya mudah dicerna. Tp, terus terang saya belum liat Mbak Trinity.

  • Parapharmacie LIERAC
    April 24, 2011 2:26 pm

    Je ne comprends pas … quelle est la langue de l’article?

  • Tonggo Simangunsong
    May 8, 2011 6:28 pm

    Salam kenal…

    Blog ini semakin membuka pemahaman orang tentang profesi seorang blogger. Inspiratif…

  • FAIZ RADITYA
    May 11, 2011 12:35 pm

    Salam Kenal

    Bagi Saya Trinity Telah Memotivasi orang2 Yang Hobi Traveling Dan Trinity Adalah Salah Satu Inspirasi Bagi Saya

  • FAIZ RADITYA
    May 11, 2011 12:36 pm

    Dan Saya Mau Tanya Apakah Buku TNT3 Sudah Keluar

  • wel
    May 17, 2011 11:46 am

    is there any english version of this book?

  • lingerie
    May 22, 2011 5:19 pm

    Mbak Trinity, sukses buat Buku TNT3, semoga cepet selesai masalah Bannednya, dan bisa segera beli Buku TNT3 nya.

  • hajar jahanam
    May 27, 2011 11:35 pm

    Hallo Mbak Trinity..saya seneng banget baca blognya..Souvenirnya keren2..mau beli Bajunya..Biar di kayak Backpacker,he3
    I wish i have a lot of time to travel all around the world..Maybe Someday.:)

  • Keliling Dunia
    June 12, 2011 8:34 pm

    Salam kenal, boleh ya tulisannya saya republish di blog saya.
    Oya, kalau jadi kontributor di blog saya, berapa ya bayarannya per artikel? Kalau ngga mau dijawab di sini, ke emailku aja ya.
    Thanks sebelumnya

  • Trackback: Berburu Edisi Baru naked-traveler – TNT 3 | Stories of Silaen Salzgeber
  • Trackback: review buku the naked traveler & pelajaran yang bisa diambil dari para backpacker :: his randomness
  • Trackback: On 2011: The Year of Courage, Revelations and Self Fulfillment | The Random Rants and Musings of Miss Lai Lai
  • Trackback: On 2011: The Year of Courage, Revelations and Self Fulfilment | The Random Rants and Musings of Miss Lai Lai
  • Trackback: The Naked Traveler » Blog Archive » [New Release] The Naked Traveler, Across the Indonesian Archipelago (#TNTeng)
  • ichwalesa
    August 29, 2014 2:17 pm

    ko gabusa log in ya?

  • ratna
    August 31, 2014 9:39 pm

    halo, salam kenal. wah seru ya bisa berpetualang yang dapat menambah warna dalam kehidupan

  • banghen
    October 1, 2014 11:46 pm

    Tulisan mb trinity semuanya enak dan ngalir.
    gimana sih cara bikin tulisan biar ngalir, renyah, ringan?
    sesekali adain pelatihan menulis donk mb 😀

    Hendri banghen unik

  • Bams
    January 27, 2015 7:24 am

    Tulisannya keren-keren mba, enak dibaca lagi 🙂
    bikin dong artikel tentang menulisnya 🙂

  • Sepatu High Heels Terbaru
    February 2, 2015 12:01 am

    duh jan apik tenan tulisane,penak di wacane matur suwun.

  • tips bersepeda
    February 5, 2015 8:16 am

    wah, mantep ni blognya.
    aku jadi kepngn jaln2 keliling dunia..hehe 😀

  • katalog ibu
    February 9, 2015 12:47 pm

    wah keren..
    jadi pngn jalan2 keliling dunia nih 😀
    keep posting gan 😀

  • Harga Asus Zenfone 2
    February 13, 2015 9:13 am

    Bisa berbahasaa Inggris dengan fasih memang keren ya, aku engen loh punya blog seperti ini dengan gaya penulisan bahasa Inggris. Salam kenal mbak 🙂

  • Ayodeal
    February 14, 2015 9:04 am

    Ini salah satu hobi orang berduit.
    Kira-kira travel tapi dengan budget miring ada nggak ya?

  • griya gadget
    February 26, 2015 3:59 pm

    Keren bro web nya, update terus ya 😀

  • bisnis ibu hamil
    March 17, 2015 2:36 pm

    wah tulisanya enak di baca, langsung jelas

    • Asmaul Husna
      August 9, 2017 12:51 pm

      iy setuju, enak banget di baca

Comments are closed.