Asia
Yogyakarta was a wonderful surprise; it’s the kind of city that’s somewhat touristy but spared from mass tourism like Bali. There’s a good balance between locals and tourists, and I even felt that it was visited more by Indonesians than by Eurasian-type tourists, which is refreshing. It’s also a very cultural city, with artistic events
A lot of travellers actually have a layover in Singapore. It might be 4h or 24h. Because Singapore is probably the most used hub if you’re travelling in South-East Asia, but also in Oceania, I passed through this city-state on my way to Europe from Bali. And I thought to myself. Why not extend my
The big problem in Bali, which everyone complains about and yet we’re all part of the problem, is overtourism. There are simply too many people. In Canggu, Kuta & Ubud, while there’s no shortage of accommodation and restaurants (vegan, bbq, halal, Italian & Balinese, of course), it’s never very pleasant to visit the island’s most
You’ve probably seen the next pictures before, whether on travel guides about Indonesia or in documentaries. But unless you dive into the guidebook or watch the documentary closely, you might miss the fact that these iconic images are from the world’s largest Buddhist temple, Candi Borobudur. If you find yourself on Java Island and near
If there’s one day trip I’d recommend to anyone visiting the island of Java in Indonesia, it’s get to Malang, rent a scooter and head for Tumpak Sewu. The name of the place is already a clue to what you’ll find: it gathers a “thousand waterfalls”. And that’s no lie. Imagine a valley of lush,