The stupas of Borobudur are amongst the most famous and recognisable landmarks in Indonesia. It’s no wonder that doing a Borobudur sunrise tour is high on every travellers bucket list. On my last trip to Indonesia I was unlucky enough to be in Bali while Mount Agung was erupting. While the touristy areas of Bali …
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Bali is a beautiful island in Indonesia and an extremely popular backpacking destination. There are so many things to see and do, from hiking volcanoes to rice fields and beaches that it’s easy to be overwhelmed and not know what to visit. If you’re planning a trip to Bali and don’t know where to start, this …
If you’ve seen any photos of Bali online you will most likely recognise the shot below of lush green terraced rice fields. Does it look familiar? This is the iconic Tegalalang rice terrace, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Ubud. If you’re planning a trip to Bali, you have to add a visit …
Gili Trawangan was the favourite part of my first Bali trip, even if it’s actually in Lombok, another region of Indonesia. We spent three days in Gili T (that’s what the cool travellers call it!) cycling around the island, lounging on the beaches and snorkelling with turtles! If you want to snorkel with turtles while in …
If you’re an adventure and hiking fan, you need to add the Kawah Ijen sunrise hike to your travel bucket list. Kawah Ijen is an active volcano in East Java, and one of the few places in the world where you can see blue flames. When I found out about it on my first Bali, …
Bali is a dream destination for many people, myself included. However it caters to so many different types of tourism, that naturally not everyone can love every part of it. Some places are best suited if you’re looking for a surfing holiday, others for a yoga retreat and others yet for a party weekend with your …
If you’re a fan or snorkeling or scuba diving, you will love Thailand. Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for lovers of the marine world, with plenty of opportunities all around the country to try both snorkeling and scuba diving. I was only in Thailand for 10 days and as much I …