For as long as I remember, I’ve always had this calling to do something that matters, something that helps people in some way. Even though I kinda followed the classic after uni route and took on a corporate job like most grads I guess, I’ve never really been financially driven. Sure, I’ve got bills to …
Volunteering with kids in Sukawati, Bali and my pledge Read More »
For as long as remember I’ve had this internal urge to get to more remote, less known places. Places that don’t come to mind immediately when I tell my friends I’m heading there. Lombok was sort of a place like that. Certainly not as trendy as the neighbouring Bali, Lombok surprised me more than I …
35 Stunning Lombok Photos to inspire your next adventure Read More »
When I rented my scooter from Senggigi and headed towards Kuta Lombok, I gotta tell you frankly, I had no idea where I was going 😀 After hiking Rinjani and Bukit Pergasingan back to back for the past 2 days, I had no time to do any research or even look at photos of the …
In search of the best sunset viewpoint in Kuta Lombok Read More »
When I headed to Lombok there was only one thing I really wanted to do, trek to the Rinjani’s crater rim. Little did I know back then that aside from Rinjani, there is another hill, even though nowhere near as high, that also opens up to some epic views that I’ll be remembered for weeks …
Sunrise Trek to Bukit Pergasingan in North Lombok Read More »
The Mount Rinjani trek is an adventure that has been on my wishlist for a very long time. Last year just a few days after I landed into Indonesia, a devastating series of earthquakes hit Lombok so badly, not only leaving casualties and demolished homes and schools but also destroying the trails to Rinjani’s crater …
Adventure Guide to the Unreal Mount Rinjani trek Read More »
When I landed into Indonesia, Flores was nowhere near the top of my bucket list. All I had heard about the island was the Komodo National park and the Kelimutu lakes and in all fairness, it certainly wasn’t enough to spark my interest enough to fly myself off to a place that was gonna be packed …
A Tour to Komodo National Park and what to expect (realistically) Read More »
As the boat parked on the shore just off Padar island, I could already appreciate why so many people praise Padar island so highly. The clarity of the turquoise water and the purity of the sand just beneath us as we were crossing the little wooden bridge to get from the boat to the island … …
Padar Island and the most unreal hike of my life Read More »
After spending quite a bit of time in Indonesia, I had made it my goal to try as many different Indonesian recipes as I possibly can. From the classic Nasi Goreng to the more adventurous Nasi Campur and Tempeh Sates, I must have spent hours hopping in between local markets and warungs in search of …
A Truly Authentic Cooking Class Bali: Review of Caraway Read More »
I tend to jump with excitement whenever I hear of hiking or any other adventure that gets me moving in a quest to get to a summit, waterfall, hidden canyon or a cliff to jump from. So you can just imagine my eagerness to go all in when I heard about mount Kelimitu and its …
Don’t attempt the hike to the Kelimutu Lakes before reading this Read More »
