Tag Archives: Mt. Bromo
Mt. Bromo Adventure Posted by sasha on Jan 17, 2018
Visiting Mt. Bromo is one of the most popular things to do in Indonesia. You can sign up for a tour, or you can DIY and have an epic adventure. Trains, shared minivans, motorbikes, and horses will eventually bring you there to stare down into the steaming crater Check out an epic Mt. Bromo adventure…
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…
Climbing Volcanoes in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Jul 13, 2017
Located at the junction of four tectonic plates, Indonesia is very much in the Ring of Fire. The vast archipelago nation is home to more historically active volcanoes than any other country. Just last year, there were three volcanoes erupting at the same time across Indonesia! While these steaming and bubbling mountains full of lava…
Java Highlight Reel Posted by sasha on Apr 26, 2017
Big cities, a vibrant culture, ancient temples, natural wonders, and epic adventures. Here are the highlights of Java. Take a whirlwind tour of Indonesia’s most populous island in this short video, featuring active volcanoes, the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, and the bright blue fire of Kawah Ijen.
Highlights of Traveling in Java Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2017
When it comes to islands, Java is a behemoth. It’s high up on the list of the world’s biggest islands in terms of size. Java is home to over half of Indonesia’s population (around 145 million people) as well as the capital city. In fact, it’s the most populous island on Earth. Java very much dominates the…
Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo (Part Three) Posted by sasha on Jun 29, 2015
Our epic journey from Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo comes to an and as we finally hike up to the top of the volcano to stare down into its steaming crater. Up in the middle of the night, we made the tough hike to the sunrise viewpoint, only to have the clouds spoil our morning. At…
Staring into a Volcanic Crater at Mt. Bromo Posted by sasha on Jun 24, 2015
After a ridiculous trip from Yogyakarta, which involved an overnight train, three angkots (local buses), and one terrifying motorbike ride flying across the Sea of Sand, we finally arrived at Gunung Bromo (Mt. Bromo). The name of this active volcano is derived from the Javanese word for Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. For visiting the…