I’ve always been fascinated by elephants but the first time I encountered an elephant in a non zoo environment back in 2013, when I rode around and washed them in Chang Mai, left me with beautiful pictures, however oddly cold feelings. It was my first big trip and everything around felt so exciting, including elephant rides. But if I had to choose now, I wouldn’t do it. (more…)
Four years later and I fell in love with Bali again.
Only this time I return as a traveller and ready to spend all the time in the world to explore this beautiful island.
We came here from Java planning to stay for three weeks only but it turned into more like two months bali-ing around. From beaches to temples and onto caves later followed by mountains, here is my little sum up of some best discovered gems of Bali. And I’m not talking Ubud monkey palace or Kuta beach, these ones are long ago revealed in travel books. (more…)
If Jakarta is Java’s financial and industrial powerhouse, Yogyakarta is its soul, keeping the spirit in perfect balance and harmony. Located around 7hours train ride from Jakarta, Jogja happens to be called most livable and loveable city in Indonesia. Here, you’ll find most important archeological sites, Prambanan and Borobudur. But there is so much to see in the city that it’s worth planning a few extra days to explore. (more…)
The idyllic group of 27 tropical islands that form the Karimunjawa Islands is one of those places that is amazing to visit, yet has very few visitors. It’s located about 90km off the north coast of Central Java and due to it’s location visitors in Java have to deviate from the normal route through the island which generally goes Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bromo, Bali. But changing up this standard itinerary really allows you to access some less visited places such as these islands. (more…)
Pulau Weh is a tiny tropical volcanic rock off the coast of northwest Sumatra. It’s covered in volcanoes, beaches and palm trees with dozens of tale less cats and wild pigs running around the villages. It is best known for fantastic diving and considered off the beaten track in oppose to its famous distant sister Bali. (more…)
Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town, an old town built up in Qing Dynasty, is still being kept in its original appearance with 300 years passed. It is also one of the most famous and most picturesque ancient towns of China.
Fenghuang is insanely beautiful and, of course, incredibly popular among Chinese and foreign tourists and I would definitely put it on the must see list, if you’re near by. It is like a maze of quiet street-alleys where you can get lost exploring and feel the old town breathing. However, most of the time Fenghuang is over crowded. Saying that, my biggest disappointment was evening scenery. It looks beautiful in the dark but with the high demand of tourists it turns into clubbing paradise and looses its charm. (more…)
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