Tag: Backpacking
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…
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…
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…
Imagining in Sagada’s Cave, The Philippines
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If you’re seeking for adventure in Philippines, Sagada Cave might be a perfect place for you. I’ve been mesmerized with this small city but full of adventurous activities. There are tons of things to do in Sagada starting from mountain biking/trailing, cave exploration, waterfall trekking, also learning about the local…
Trekking in Batad Rice Terraces Travel Tips, Philippines
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From Banaue, my journey continues to Batad, a small village in the middle of mountainous area with an unbelievable high and neat formation of rice terraces cutting in the middle of valley. We took regular jeepney at the market. Along the dusty under-construction road, inside a fully loaded jeepney not…
Sudden Escape to Manado
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Manado is a city located in the Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. The city is famous for it’s diving site Bunaken. There are bunch of stuffs that you can do see in the city. Check out these things to do in Manado. Karombosan Market My first day was started with the craziness…
Banaue Rice Terraces: Story of the Ancient Rice Terraces
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Banaue Rice Terraces, a must-visit place in Philippines. The time I found this place on internet, I knew that this place shall not be missed during my trip in Philippines. Located in the province of Ifugao around 8 hours drive from Manila, a small city with those surreal rice terraces…
Vigan Ilocos Sur: European City in The Philippines
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As someone who’s never been to Europe, I really want to feel how is it like to be in Europe. Looking at my bank account, I had no enough money to travel to Europe. I was happy when I saw in google, a city in Philippines named Vigan, which from…
Trekking in Sapa: 2 Days 1 Night Experience
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Among all the places in Vietnam that I traveled to, a serene yet captivating mountain town up northwest of Vietnam named Sapa is the only place that, at least I fell in love with. Situated in Lao Cai Province, 380 km northwest of Hanoi, Sapa is famous with its rugged…
Traveling in Vietnam: From Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi
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I can still remember how terrible the scooters driver in Vietnam. With only a small “unsafe” helmet, they have no care about the safety driving rules. That’s what makes Vietnam special and memorable, not forget to mention the food! I did two weeks backpacking in Vietnam from South to North,…
