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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…
Ruteng Video Tour Posted by sasha on Aug 10, 2016
When traveling across Flores, a stop in the town of Ruteng is a must. From here, you can easily check out the famed Hobbit Cave, as well as the stunning spider web rice fields. Explore these sights and more in this short video tour of Ruteng. Along the way, stop to admire the amazing Flores…
Hobbit Cave & Spider Web Rice Fields in Ruteng Posted by sasha on Aug 8, 2016
After exploring the traditional villages around Bajawa, we continued moving west across Flores. Our next stop was the town of Ruteng, a perfect base for visiting the famed Hobbit Cave and the stunning spider web rice fields. Before you get there, though, there are plenty of places worth stopping at along the way. Beautiful Scenery…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Seminyak Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2016
Seminyak is one of the most popular areas of Bali. Days here can be spent lounging on the beach, or out in the water surfing or boogie boarding. There are tons of options for dining and nightlife as well. Sunsets are big here, and the party really gets going when the sun goes down. Explore…
Uluwatu and Kecak Dance Video Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2016
One item that is high atop tour itineraries in Bali is a visit to Uluwatu Temple to see a kecak performance. Explore this important Balinese temple and see highlights from the traditional dance in this short video. Sunset at Uluwatu with the kecak performance is a highlight of any Bali trip.