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

• Trinity Traveler – Starvision, Nov 2019

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

• Dampak Pandemi bagi Penulis Buku Jalan-Jalan, CNN Indonesia TV, 2020
• Maestro Indonesia, RTV, 2018
• Inspirasi: Mimpi Keliling Dunia, Kompas TV, 2017
• Tonight Show, Net TV, 2014
• Indonesia Morning Show, Net TV, 2013
• Sarah Sechan, Net TV, 2013
  And many more appearances as a featured guest and expert commentator on travel, writing, and trending cultural topics.

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

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