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Mt. Rinjani in 60 Seconds Posted by sasha on Dec 14, 2017
Hiking Mt. Rinjani takes 2-3 days of intense climbing if you want to reach the summit. Along the way, you can stroll along the crater lake, soak in natural hot springs, and enjoy amazing views. It’s an incredible experience and one that should be high atop your list if traveling in Indonesia. Check out a condensed…
Traveling Around Lombok Posted by sasha on Dec 6, 2017
While Bali gets all the attention when it comes to tourism in Indonesia, its neighbor to the east has a lot to offer as well. Lombok is a fascinating island with so much to see and do. From trekking the 2nd highest volcano in the country, to diving off of idyllic tiny islands, to riding…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Kuta, Lombok Posted by sasha on Nov 20, 2017
Welcome to Kuta, Lombok – the good Kuta. Although it’s only one island over, this town feels world’s apart from the overcrowded, super touristy Kuta on Bali. Rent a motorbike to explore empty beaches, ride some epic waves, party at a VW bus bar, and so much more. Take a tour of this awesome Indonesian…
5 Awesome Volcano Hikes in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Jul 26, 2017
One of the best parts about traveling in Indonesia is embarking on epic hikes and trekking trips at the country’s many volcanoes. As it’s located in the Ring of Fire, there’s no shortage of options for such adventures! Check out highlights from 5 awesome Indonesia volcano hikes in this short video. Fly across the Sea of…
Best Culture and Travel Posts of 2016 Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2016
2016 was a big year here, as we had tons of great posts about Indonesia and its language and culture. We’ve already put together a list of the best language posts from this year, so go back and check that out to build your vocabulary and learn lots of useful grammar. This blog is also…
Highlights of Flores Posted by sasha on Dec 6, 2016
Rugged and beautiful, the island of Flores is a place that should be high atop your list if visiting Indonesia. The name – “flowers” in Portuguese – wasn’t the only thing left behind by the colonists, as a vast majority of the people here are Christians. The island is also very culturally diverse, with at…
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…