Category: Indonesia
Visiting Bau Bau: Gate to Wakatobi Islands
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Bau Bau, the entrance city before I headed to my main destination, Wakatobi. Located in Southeast Sulawesi, exactly in Buton Island, one of the busiest port in Southeast Sulawesi. A short visit to Bau Bau, only a day while waiting for our next boat to Wakatobi. The city offers natures…
Backpacking Tips to Raja Ampat Papua (Update 2020)
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Raja Ampat which means Four Kings is an archipelago located in West Papua. No more doubts, it is the best diving spot in Indonesia, even on earth. Raja Ampat has the most marine diversity. The position among two oceans, Indians and Pacific Oceans, with the suitable temperature accelerated corals growth. No…
Exploring Ambon: Sightseeing Around The City
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I think the city with most nicknames in Indonesia is Ambon. Island of Spices, a nickname that I always read and heard during my high school time, precisely on history subject where long time ago Moluccas Island/Ambon produced spices, also as trading market. There are plenty things to do in Ambon.…
Ujung Kulon National Park: Peucang Island
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Ujung Kulon reminds me with social sciences subject which I learned during my primary school, a home for the endangered one horn Javanese Rhino. Located in Banten Province, around 6 hours from Jakarta. It’s funny how you look how close the location in the map but it needs 6 hours…
Exploring North of Bali: Gitgit, Aling Aling, and Sekumpul Falls
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The reason why I keep coming back to Bali is that I haven’t explored enough yet, simple as that. There are still some areas that I haven’t been to, beaches in Bali that I haven’t seen, or some charming villages where I want to be. Besides, I also love the vibes,…
My First Encounter with Orangutans
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My first encounter with Orangutans in bukit lawang. Seeing animals in their real habitat living wild and free without cages or fences trapping them is a vary experience compares to a zoo visit. There’s a different sensation when you meet them face to face. The biggest concern when we try…
7 Things You Can Do in West Sumatra
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Sumatra Island might not be as popular as Java or Bali. Still, for a bit of adventure, there’re actually quite a lot of things to do in Sumatra. One can start from West Sumatra up to North Sumatra then finish at Aceh. Initially, I wanted to visit West Sumatra because…
Climbing Mount Semeru: It’s Never Been Easy
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Mount Semeru is a volcano located in East Java, Indonesia with the elevation of 3,676m. It’s the highest volcano in Java Island and the third highest in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci and Mount Rinjani. Climbing Mount Semeru is like a dream for every hikers in Indonesia. Known for its challenging…
Komodo Islands Indonesia: Travel Guide and Experience
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Komodo Islands, located just next to the island of Bali and Lombok is one of the best experience you’ll get while traveling to Indonesia. It’s the only place on earth where you can see the magnificent Komodo Dragons in their real habitat. Not only blessed with the wildlife, the islands…
Dieng Plateau: Somewhere Beyond the Clouds
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Dieng Plateau or Highland is located in Central Java, Indonesia which offers not only exquisite natural beauty but also historical legacies. Here, you can still find some ruins of Hindu Temples that was built back in the 8th Century by a dynasty named Sanjaya. Dieng Plateau is pretty popular for…
What to Do in North Sumatra: Lake Toba and Sipiso-Piso Waterfall
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North Sumatra is quite known as a popular travel destination in Indonesia. There’re plenty things to do in North Sumatra, say seeing Orang Utans in Bukit Lawang. Whether you wanna check some islands nearby, or hiking volcanoes, here are some lists of what to do in North Sumatra. Apart from…
