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Nov-2018
I don’t update this blog very often (though I still travel a lot) but I really wanted to share this destination, totally off the beaten track and underrated ! The Harau Valley is perfect for a break away from the big city: back to nature and simplicity, with rice paddle fields, jungle, mountain and waterfalls […]
Jan-2016
Indonesian cuisine is often popular with visitors since the dishes rarely reserve bad surprises. Often made from rice or noodles, Indonesian dishes are not too spicy. In fact, the Sambal, a paste of chili and different spices, is often placed on the side of your plate, so you always have the choice to make your […]
Jan-2016
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and its archipelagos is the largest in the world. If Bali is the most acclaimed destination by tourists and Java and the Gili islands attract more backpackers, the country also has other islands that have remained 100% authentic, such as Sumatra, which is full of […]
Indonesia is a vast country, the 15th largest in the world and includes many islands. Depending on the length of your trip, and because tourists can get visas of one month maximum, it will require difficult choices to explore its beautiful beaches, underwater wonders, unique wildlife such as the Orang -Outan or Komodo Dragon, countless […]
An extraordinary journey off the beaten track! Sumatra has everything you need for a perfect backpackers trip : wonderful beaches, jungles, rice paddy fields, beautiful lakes, Batak houses, elephants, its famous orangutans (one of the only places in the world where you can find), its lovely people, its good food, the price of its accommodation […]
Pulau Weh Island, in the far north of the island of Sumatra, has everything that defines an island paradise: turquoise and transparent water, bungalows with amazing views of the sea for about 100,000 Rs (7 euros !), a rich underwater life that it is already possible to admire just by snorkelling, white sandy beaches and […]
Jan-2016
With Batak houses lining on the coast of the small island Samosir, Lake Toba is a magical place (like its mushrooms, which are apparently legal and even offered on the menu) and a perfect place for relaxation. A destination of hippies, as you could figure it out, perfect after a trek in the jungle of […]
There are only two places in the world where you can see orangutans: in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra (Indonesia) and Borneo (Malaysia). A trek through the jungle in search of orangutans is of course a must during any adventure in Sumatra. It was unforgettable, the highlight of our trip! HOW TO GET TO Bukit Lawang? From […]
Dec-2015
Bali is the most popular island of Indonesia for backpackers, especially young people looking for beaches, surf and epic parties who meet up in the South of the island, in Kuta, or backpackers in search of relaxation, spirituality and inspiration, sometimes inspired by the book/movie “Eat, Pray, Love” in which Julia Roberts spend three months […]
Nov-2015
Going to Ijen Crater (Kawah Ijen) was the most memorable experience of our trip to Indonesia. We started the climb at 8am. It lasts 1h30 and is quite difficult because the road is very slippery and steep but it is really worth it. Not only for the scenery, the lake in the crater has an […]
Bali has become a major destination in Asia, ideal for a romantic trip for couples or backpackers looking for unforgettable experiences. The beautiful beaches during the day turn into wild parties at night, the island offers many water activities at reasonable prices, hostels are plentiful and the food is very cheap. The center of the […]