After a disappointing experience on neighboring Gili Trawangan, we head over to smaller, quieter Gili Air and find the island paradise we had been dreaming of…
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Paradise Lost – Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
We hit this popular “paradise island” during the peak season, but find it doesn’t quite live up to the hype…
The Two Sides of Bali Tourism – Kuta and Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
We begin our Bali adventures in the party-capital, Kuta, before moving inland to the cultural and spiritual center, Ubud.
The Volcanic Sulfur Miners of Ijen Crater – East Java, Indonesia
Following in the footsteps of primitive miners of sulfur from the volcanic Ijen Crater in East Java, Indonesia.
Appeasing the Volcano Gods at the Yadnya Kasada Festival – Bromo, East Java, Indonesia
Our love affair with volcanoes took us to the very alive and active Bromo Volcano in Eastern Java. We arrived just before sunset and our guide took us to a panoramic lookout for beautiful views of the area, peppered with volcanoes. We could peer down into the old volcanic caldera, now a sandy flat pit, [...]
The Heart of Central Java – Yogjakarta, Indonesia
Yogjakarta is the most popular tourist destination on the densely-populated island of Java. And for good reason. This small city is home to sites exemplifying Indonesia’s multicultural history, including Hindu and Buddhist temples, sultans’ palaces and playgrounds, and old colonial forts. We left the congestion, noise, and pollution of Jakarta behind, departing on an early [...]
Falling for a Scam, Feeling Like a Celebrity and Discovering Obama’s Roots – Jakarta, Indonesia
We were a bit sad to leave Malaysia, after enjoying some of its beautiful islands, jungle and wildlife. But we were excited to enter a new country, our 17th of this trip – Indonesia. After landing in Jakarta, we knew it would be a different story than Malaysia. We’re cautious everywhere we go, but with [...]
Dolphin Spotting and Bali’s Best Snorkeling – Lovina and Amed, Bali
Our final stops in Bali take us to the far north for Lovina’s famous dolphins and to the far East for Amed’s famous snorkeling and diving.