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Mini Indonesia – Culture and Traditions of 18,000 Islands
When I first heard about Mini Indonesia, the first picture that came to mind was the Indonesian equivalent of Legoland, featuring mini-size versions of popular buildings or landscapes. However, after...
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An Exploration of Prambanan Temple, A Hindu Jewel on Java Island
While Borobudur is the popular attraction around Yogyakarta, I was not familiar with the Prambanan Temple. The temple turned to be an impressive site which I found fascinating and was to be one of the...
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2016 Review: Broken Collarbone, Wedding, Digital Nomads & Round-the-World-Trip
What a year 2016 has been! A roller-coaster for sure and many life changing events. Most of all, I can’t believe we have been on our round-the-world trip for four months already. Four months… How fast...
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A Glance at The Lush Tegalalang Rice Terraces of Bali
One cannot go to Bali and not make time to see the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. Located about 3 miles (10 kilometers ) from Ubud, the Tegalalang rice fields are only 20 to 30 minutes away from the...
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The Crafts of Indonesia: A Window into Vibrant Traditions
If you think arts and crafts of Indonesia are simply tourist traps, think again. While it’s true you will find many items for sale at the markets or from the street vendors at the entrance of sites...
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Top Dive Sites around Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Papua
Dive sites around Kri Island are world-famous and for good reasons. Plenty sites to choose from, stunning islands, turquoise water, and remarkable marine life make Raja Ampat a prime scuba-diving...
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A Taste of Indonesia: Balinese Cooking Class at The Amala
Discovering a new country through its culinary tradition is a must for us, and what a better way to taste Bali traditional cuisine than learning how to cook it as well! That’s how Bruno and I,...
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Papua Trekking in the Baliem Valley and Yalimo Country
One of the goals of our round-the-world trip as adventure travel fellows is to trek some of the earth’s most remote mountains. And Papua trekking is all that: remote, challenging, and with a part of...
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Searching for Wild Orangutans in the Borneo Jungle of Kalimantan
Indonesia boasts some of the most unique wildlife in the world and is the place to go to see wild orangutans. The islands of Sumatra and Borneo are indeed the only places where you can find the great...
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A Guide to Baliem Valley Trekking: How to Prepare your Papua trip
Traveling to Papua is rough, but highly rewarding. Still an off-the-beaten-path destination, Papua doesn’t see many visitors. Trekking the Baliem Valley is even more challenging, with barely 700...
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