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10D9N for US$500 in Southeast Asia (50USD a day)
As the cost of travel drops, it is time for you to pack your bag and explore new destinations! We have talked about this many times. So instead of just sharing tips, this post will share some places in Asia, where you can survive on 50USD per day. Indonesia As you know, Indonesia is a wonderful place to be. There are so many off the tourist …
Off the Tourist Tracks in Sumatra
Sumatra is an island on the west side of Indonesia. Not many people travel to Sumatra much, because it is very religious, especially Aceh. It also takes a long time to get anywhere, due to the lack of roads and infrastructure. However, this only means that there are plenty of untouched land and water in Sumatra. Here are some off the tourist tracks …
Off the Tourist Tracks in Raja Ampat
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. Regions covered: Western Java: Jakarta, Bandung, Palau …
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 East Java
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 …
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 …
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 …
