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Bukit Mende – Where The Heavens Meet The Earth

Bukit Mende is one of those hidden gems that come around once in a blue moon. Up till now it has only really been known to locals, and was “discovered” by outsiders only very recently. Not much is known about the place other than some photos of amazing views that […]

Bukit Asah – Camping In Paradise

Bukit Asah is an amazing headland in East Bali that is often overlooked by visitors to the area. This is probably because of the more popular Virgin Beach, which is situated directly below it. While this is understandable, it is a crime for anyone to miss the glorious views on […]

Munduk Waterfalls And Views for Days

As I sit here writing this post I am looking out across a lush green valley adorned with Palm trees and tropical rain forest. Originally I came here for the Munduk waterfalls, but to my surprise, I have found there is so much more to the Munduk area, and the […]

No Hiking On Gili T? Think Again….

Wanting to hike Gili T is not usually at the top of the wish list for a visitor to the tropical island paradise that lays just off the west coast of Lombok. In reality, the vast majority of tourists are there for the pristine beaches, endless views and all night […]

Ijen Volcano – The Trek You Can’t Afford To Miss

Visitors to Kawah Ijen Volcano would be forgiven for thinking they have somehow passed through a portal into some long forgotten mythical land, or perhaps stepped into a dusty old wardrobe and been transported far from where they began in modern day Indonesia. This is a place that is straight […]