When in doubt, of where to visit in Java, just head to East Java. East Java has the famous volcano hikes and the famous island of Bali. Bali is an island on its own, just to the east of Java island. Here are the off the tourist tracks in East Java. East Java is known for their Javanese coffee, mountains, and volcanoes. The area is populated with …
Bhutan 107: Top 5 Tourist Attractions
Most people visit Bhutan for cultural purposes. The popular destinations are: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, and Jakar. Here are the top 5 tourist attractions in Bhutan, including some other unique experiences. Special Bhutan Experiences Explore the region of Zhemgang for birders paradise, excellent wildlife viewing Eastern Bhutan just …
Off the tourist tracks in Central Java
Java is a huge island, so we split it up to western, eastern and central Java. Central Java is where one of the cultural hubs, Yogyakarta, located. People usually travel to central Java to visit the Borobudur temple, and head to eastern Java or Bali after. Off the Tourist Tracks in Indonesia Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. It …
Bhutan 106: History and Geography
Bhutan is an old country with rich history. She also has some of the world's finest flora and fauna. This article shares a little about Bhutan's history and geography. History of Bhutan The start of humanity in Bhutan started a little after Ice Age. But historical records only began after the arrival of Buddhism in the 7th century, when the …
Off the tourist tracks in Western Java
Java is the largest island in Indonesia, so we split it into western, central and eastern Java. In western Java, you have the capital and financial hub of Indonesia, Jakarta. Jakarta is not your must-visit cities, and people usually only visit Jakarta for business meetings and conferences. That being said, Western Java has other places to explore …
Bhutan 105: Transportation in Bhutan
In Bhutan, you need your own set of transportation, otherwise it is not possible to get anywhere. With tours, transportation is included. Just in case you want to travel on your own, because you have special status, here are details you need to know. Bhutan Road Permits Route permits are required to travel around Bhutan. There are check posts …
Bhutan 104: Traditional Festivals
Traditional festivals are another reason to visit Bhutan. These traditional festivals in Bhutan are held very year in various temples monasteries and dzongs across the country. Traditional Festival: Tshechu The Tshechu is a religious event celebrated on tenth day of a month in the lunar calendar. It does not happen every month. The month depends …
Bhutan 103: How much does it cost to visit Bhutan?
Bhutan is really not that expensive. The whole "US$200 for visa" is a lie. We corrected that myth the other time. Let’s look into the break down of the cost to visit Bhutan. Land Tour Prices The Royal Government of Bhutan sets a minimum daily expenditure for travellers. This is to ensure that people spend enough in each industry and to fund t …
