Badlands National Park in South Dakota may not be on your bucket list—it’s one of the most overlooked destinations of the American West afterall. But if you love unique scenery, natural history, and abundant wildlife, you won’t want to miss the Badlands—a visit to this park feels like stepping into […]
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 […]
Along with several other waterfalls in North Bali, Banyumala Twin Waterfalls had been on our list of “must visits” for a long time. Finally, we planned a whole week in the Munduk region so that we could tick all of them off our list. Now we are so glad that […]
Presiding quietly and ominously over the entire Indonesian Archipelago reside no less than 127 Volcano’s. The names of several of them are well known to visitors to the region as they smolder away, ever present and always a threat. Mt Ijen, however, is known mostly for its iconic Blue Flame, […]
When I first decided that I would be coming to Penang, I did what I would usually do. Google search what there is to do in Penang! Coming from Bali, I wasn’t so interested in just another place with decent beaches and sunshine. Then, I found out about Penang National […]
When it comes to hikes in Indonesia, there are just so many to choose from. In a country with over 17,000 islands, mostly covered with jungle and volcanoes, it is only to be expected. The problem is, most hiking articles and guides will only really tell you about the most […]
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 […]
Not too far from Yogyakarta, there is a hike that not many visitors to the region know about. It is relatively short, at just over a couple hours round trip, but is almost guaranteed to take a lot longer. The amazing views, mystical ambiance, and incredible geography, will see you […]
For every first time visitor to Bali, there is always the question of what to do? This amazing island is so diverse, and with terrain ranging from Mountains and Jungles to white sandy beaches, there is so much to choose from. Little wonder that once you step outside your resort, […]
Mount Coot-tha lies approximately 6 kilometers west of the Brisbane CBD, and is the highest peak in the Brisbane Urban Area. With a reserve that covers 1600 hectares of Australian bush and forest, it is a natural drawcard for local Brisbane hikers and nature lovers. Hiking is not the only […]
Every visitor to Bali knows that the island has volcanoes. At the very least, they are aware that it sits on the famous “Ring of Fire”. This means that Earthquakes and tremors are regular events, and Volcanoes are very real things. Bali, in fact, has more than one volcano, the […]
I had the opportunity recently to visit Bali Jungle Camping in the mountains of Tabanan, Bali. I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised! From the Jungle/Plantation covered grounds, to the amazingly well equipped Dome Tents and ensuites, this place was truly built to impress! There are many […]