West Papua is another place to visit in the Eastern Indonesian islands. There, you have the most famous area, Raja Ampat. It is one of the most beautiful places for scuba diving. However, it is not easy to access. Getting there is annoying but it is becoming increasingly accessible. Raja Ampat Garuda has a direct service from CGK-SOQ, and …
Off the Tourist Tracks in Flores Island
East Indonesian islands is famous for their diving spots, especially Flores island and Komodo national park. The other islands are untouched with its beauty and off the beaten tracks. Flores island is located in East Nusa Tenggara. This is nothing like Bali. However, the airport is pretty good and they're cleaning up the ports. More …
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 …
6 Weeks Thailand, Vietnam, Laos Backpacking Itinerary
This is the beginning of a new series called Southeast Asia Backpacking Itinerary. Get started with the first guide on how to plan your southeast Asia backpacking trip. That is the foundation. In the subsequent articles, I will share the various itineraries you can try out! This week, it’s Thailand, Vietnam, Laos backpacking itinerary. Thailand, V …
Ultimate Guide: How To Travel Iceland On A Budget
Iceland is one of the last countries to be travelling on a budget. Not because it is impossible, but because everything is so expensive. But there is always a solution. Here’s some tips to travel Iceland on a budget and all the secret cost cutting methods to experience the real Iceland with a tighter belt. This is another budget guide on how …
Bicycle Itinerary: Tulips Field in the Netherlands
April shower brings May flowers. May is the best time to visit the Netherlands for her beautiful tulip blossoms. Instead of the touristy Kinderdijk, here’s a bicycle itinerary for you to spend a day amongst the tulip fields for free! This is perfect for a date, just saying. Bicycle Route The route goes from Leiden to Lisse. Rent your b …
Motorbike Around Vietnam: Packing, Recommendations, Food (2/2)
Following the tips on how to motorbike around Vietnam, this is part 2. In this guide, we will share the things you MUST pack on your trip, apps to have in your phone, general city recommendation and food you must try. Packing Recommendation Pack light. Very light. Fucking light. This is repeated 3 times. The motorbike can only take …
Climbing Acatenango Volcano far away from Tourists (and much cheaper)
Who hasn’t ever dreamt about climbing a volcano and catch sunrise after a long, painful and rewarding hike, facing the elements? If a two-day trek climbing a 4000m high volcano from bottom to top, enjoying some of the most stunning landscapes ever seen attracts you, this article is made for you! Being alone facing an active volcano spitting l …
