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From Volcanic Peaks to Island Shores
Crossing the Bali Strait
📅 25 Feb 2024
Explore the enchanting southern region of Java with an unforgettable journey that includes witnessing the majestic beauty of a volcano, crossing the Bali Strait, and ending in the serene paradise of Nusa Penida. This adventure is ideal for solo travellers...
Lombok, Indonesia
A long weekend trip in a remote island paradise
📅 29 Oct 2019
Over a recent long (Deepavali) weekend, my friend and I visited the island of Lombok. Located east of Bali, one might think this island hides in the shadow of its neighbour, but it actually shines as a hidden gem that...
Mt. Bromo, East Java, Indonesia
Soak in the smell of sulphur and peek into the crater of Mount Bromo
📅 05 Nov 2018
Mount Bromo is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is a relatively easy mountain to hike (also very popular: you may expect a lot of tourists) and it offers magnificent views over the volcanic landscape.
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Medan, Indonesia
The largest Volcanic Lake in the World
📅 07 May 2018
Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world. It is located about 4-6 hours by car (taxi) from Medan, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is believed that the eruption, which took place some 70 thousand years...
Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia
New AirAsia flight connection (Singapore ⥂ Padang)
📅 16 Feb 2018
- accommodation: Hotel Asia (~220.000 IDR/night), Losman Carlos homestay (~150.000 IDR/night)
- flight: Singapore - Medan (started in Feb 2018)
- transportation: bus (van),
uber, grab, taxi - places of interest: Sianok Canyon, Lake Maninjau, Air Terjun Lubuk Hitam Waterfalls, Bungus Beach
Mt. Agung, Bali, Indonesia
My first big mountain hike
📅 24 Jul 2016
When I visited Bali in July 2016, I embarked on my first hike up Mount Agung (3,031 m), which at the time was the highest mountain I had ever climbed. With no prior experience hiking mountains of this scale, I...
