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rudisw1995

Rudi Wicaksana

@rudisw1995

Travel Research Specialist

Indonesia
English, Indonesian
About me
Hi, I'm Rudi, a Travel Research Specialist from Indonesia who has explored 26 countries and spent four years living and working in Australia. I create personalized, research-backed travel itineraries tailored to your interests, travel style, and budget. My services include day-by-day itineraries, destination research, transportation routes, accommodation suggestions, and budget estimates. With a background in Computational Science and experience developing travel guides, I combine analytical research with practical travel knowledge to help you plan smarter and travel with confidence.... Read more

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Work experience

Freelancer.com

Travel Planner

Freelancer.com • Freelance

Dec 2025 - Present • 11 mos

I turn complex travel information into structured, practical itineraries and research documents that support better travel planning decisions. Selected Portfolio Work: - Developed 3 travel research projects across Bangkok, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka, covering business travel, digital nomad lifestyles, and solo travel. - Researched destination options, accommodation, transportation, routes, and estimated travel budgets. - Created structured itineraries and research documents to simplify trip planning and destination comparisons. The Goal: Help travelers and travel businesses spend less time researching, avoid unnecessary planning complexity, and make more informed travel decisions.

Content Creator & Founder

Mudakelilingdunia • Self-employed

Jun 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 5 mos

Founded Mudakelilingdunia in 2020, an educational travel platform helping Indonesians navigate Australia's Working Holiday Visa (WHV) program through practical, research-backed guidance. Key Achievements: - Grew an audience of 51,000+ followers by sharing educational content about international travel, visa preparation, and working abroad. - Developed and sold digital educational products to 1,000+ customers, transforming complex visa and travel information into structured, actionable guides. - Supported aspiring WHV participants through educational resources and personalized guidance, with audience members successfully obtaining visas and departing for Australia. - Independently managed the full digital product lifecycle, from audience research and content development to product design, marketing, sales, and updates. Core Impact: Made complex international mobility information easier to understand, helping aspiring travelers make informed decisions and prepare for opportunities abroad.

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Work and Holiday Visa Participant

Employment Hero • Full-time

Jul 2018 - Sep 2024 • 6 yrs 2 mos

I participated in the Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV) program across several non-consecutive periods, where I lived and worked in Australia while building real-world experience through blue-collar jobs and independent living. WHV Periods: • July 2018 – February 2020 • January 2022 – January 2023 • September 2023 – September 2024 During these years, I experienced first-hand what it means to start from zero in a new country — adapting to different jobs, environments, and communities while developing resilience, financial discipline, and life strategy. Key learnings: • adaptability & problem-solving in new environments • financial planning & independent living • cross-cultural communication & teamwork • mental resilience & growth mindset This experience later inspired me to build Mudakelilingdunia — an educational platform helping Indonesian youth prepare realistically for WHV and life abroad.