3.9K Kayu Putih is the name of a giant tree in central Bali that’s believed to be one of the island’s oldest and biggest trees. It’s a magnificent tree with a ‘fairy tale’ feel to it, like many other places in Bali. On some websites it’s also known as the Read more…
6.2K Ubud is mainly known for its temples and cultural attractions, but there are also a bunch of nice waterfalls near Ubud too. A lot of the best Ubud waterfalls are located in the nearby Gianyar and Bangli areas of Bali, but most of these can be reached in less Read more…
3.3K Dieng Plateau is a natural wonder tucked in the highlands of central Java, Indonesia, not too far from the city of Yogyakarta. This former caldera complex has everything from active volcanoes to ancient Hindu temples, smoking sulfuric springs, multicolored lakes, fresh mountain air, sunrise views, and endless terraces covering Read more…
3.9K Indonesia is a wild and wonderful country of 17,000 islands, and many of the best things to do in Indonesia are off the beaten path. Everyone goes to Bali, which is an amazing island (don’t get me wrong!), but it’s been suffering from overtourism and overdevelopment for years. If Read more…
6.4K This Ubud travel guide is the culmination of our many years spent exploring the artistic and cultural center of Bali island. No trip to Indonesia would be complete without a visit to Ubud Bali! This town and tourist hotspot is full of interesting markets, palaces, jungles, and temples to Read more…
6.5K The Kawah Ijen volcano and crater lake in Banyuwangi is hands down one of the world’s most spectacular sights. Don’t leave Indonesia without seeing it, especially if you’re already visiting Java or Bali! The lake at Mount Ijen is the biggest acid lake in the world, and it’s also Read more…
1.4K The Hanoi area of Vietnam has lots of interesting places that you can visit on a short trip outside the city, and one of the best for photographers is the incense village of Quang Phu Cau, where colorful incense sticks are made. This Vietnamese village has apparently been making Read more…
4.8K Some of the beaches in Indonesia are fantastic, but they tend to be underrated because the really good ones are hiding in remote places without easy access. On the bright side, that means you’re more likely to have them to yourself! In Bali, for example, the most spectacular beaches Read more…
1.7K The island of Bohol Philippines is a unique one, with exotic landscapes like the ‘Chocolate Hills,’ and wild tarsiers, the world’s smallest primate. Bohol may not be quite as popular as islands like Coron or El Nido Palawan, but it’s still worth a visit. There are lots of good Read more…
6.6K Watching the sunrise at the Mount Bromo volcano in Indonesia is easily one of the most amazing travel experiences in the world. You can even climb the crater and look directly into the smoking volcano! Bromo can be visited on a road trip through East Java, along with other Read more…
4.2K The amazing Kelingking beach hike and cliff point is easily the most famous location in Nusa Penida, and probably one of the most iconic pictures in all of Bali. This spot has been nicknamed the Kelingking ‘T-Rex’ because of how the uniquely-shaped cliff looks like a giant rock dinosaur Read more…
4.9K Seeing the cheeky Bali monkeys should be somewhere near the top of your Indonesia bucket list, and the Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is the most popular place to do it. Almost 1,000 monkeys live at the Bali monkey forest! This is a 12 hectare (30 acre) jungle area surrounding Read more…