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Makepung Race Video Posted by sasha on Sep 15, 2016
Looking for a unique cultural experience while visiting Bali? Check out the Makepung water buffalo races that take place every other week from July to November. Check out some highlights from a Makepung race in this short video:
Makepung Races in Bali Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2016
There’s much more to Bali than just hanging out on the beach and partying. While the Island of the Gods may be famous for its world-class surfing and wild nightlife, there’s a rich, vibrant culture to explore there as well. One unique cultural event in Bali is Makepung – water buffalo races. Background Info The Makepung…
Mt. Rinjani Video (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Sep 6, 2016
An early wake up call is well worth it for the incredible view of sunrise over Mt. Rinjani. The rest of the day is spent hiking down to the crater lake, soaking in hot springs, and planting trees on the mountain. See highlights from Days 2 & 3 of our epic Mt. Rinjani trek with…
Trekking at Mt. Rinjani (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Aug 25, 2016
After an intense first day of uphill hiking – much of it in the rain – we camped under the stars on the first night of our Mt. Rinjani trek. Having gone to bed at just 8 o’clock, we rose from our tents bright and early to take in the sunrise over the mountain. Here…
Mt. Rinjani Video (Part One) Posted by sasha on Aug 22, 2016
Towering at 3,726 meters, Mt. Rinjani is the 2nd highest volcano in all of Indonesia. Trekking here is one of the most popular adventures in the country, with multi-day trips taking you to waterfalls, the crater lake, natural hot springs, and the summit if you can make it. Check out the highlights of a 3-day Mt…
Trekking at Mt. Rinjani (Part One) Posted by sasha on Aug 18, 2016
One of the highlights of traveling in Indonesia is a multi-day trek up Gunung Rinjani on the island of Lombok. Towering at 3,726 meters (12,224 ft), this active volcano is the 2nd tallest in all of Indonesia. Trekking trips range from 2-5 days and go all the way to the summit or just to the crater rim…
Summer Olympics in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Aug 15, 2016
Every four years, the eyes of the world are on the Summer Olympics. In Indonesian, the games are known as Olimpiade Musim Panas. This year, the games are taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The slogan for the 2016 Olympics is “A new world,” or “Sebuah dunia baru” in Indonesian. Over 11,000 athletes representing 206…