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BEST DAY TRIPS FROM SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Sydney is the most iconic and famous city in Australia. There are so many things to see and do, that it is almost impossible to list them all in one article. From the sparkling Harbour and magnificent bridge, to the beautiful golden sands of the beaches, there is no end […]

THE JOURNEY #9 – Catching Up and Blogging

It’s been a while since we left Jogja, and even though a lot has happened, nothing much as happened! Sound confusing? Well, maybe a BIT has happened. Most of the time though, it has just felt like we are marking time back in Bali, waiting for the country to reopen, […]

MOUNT IJEN HIKE INDONESIA – A Complete Guide

Indonesia is an amazing place for hikers. Many visitors will already know about Mount Batur, or Mount Rinjani as incredible places for trekking. Most of them have no idea, however, that there are SO many other great treks around the country. This is mostly due to lack of publicity, which […]

MUNDUK WATERFALLS BALI – Your Ultimate Guide

The amazing mountains of Munduk, in North Bali, are one place on this incredible island that I constantly find myself returning to. It has an allure that has to be experienced to be fully understood. The mountains, the lakes, and the gorgeous views all combine to make this area of […]

The Other Side of Jakarta

It was on a trip to Jakarta that I was first introduced to the true Kampung. Otherwise known as the “other” side of Jakarta. “Kampung” is the Indonesian word for Village, although it encompasses so much more than that. The word is used widely to describe a lower class of […]