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Respect We All Learn From Betel Leaf & Areca Nut in Sumba
When we came to Sumba, we are always welcomed with their warm Sumbanese smile, showing off their iconic red lips & teeth caused by their habit to munch Sirih (betel leaf) Pinang (areca nut) with Kapur (lime). This is a very common phenomenon across East Nusa Tenggara. According to their believes (Marapu), Sirih & Pinang…
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From Southwest To East Sumba : Travel Itinerary Ideas
Sumba is one of the remote island that located in the eastern of Indonesia. It lies in the East of Bali, 2 hours flight from Denpasar. The island is quite exotic to do the road trip overland, so I’m super excited to share our ultimate 7-day road trip itinerary in Sumba! There’s so many great locations,…
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Endless Summer: Chasing The Sun at Gunung Tunak Nature Park
Lombok has long been famed as an international surfer’s paradise with its myriad world-renowned surfing breaks. Just recently, Lombok has blossomed into a tourist-friendly destination, proven by the increase of tourist investment over the past few years. As the growth of tourism continues to increase, Lombok continues to expand, many areas are being developed, this…
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Indonesia: tips for first-time travelers
Indonesia is one of Asia’s favorite tourist destination. This archipelago country represents 17,000 islands which span more than 5000 km (around 3,200 miles) eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya. To make sure you hit the ground running in this complex and diverse nation, follow our top ten Indonesia travel tips! Be Picky…
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A 3,726 Meters Epic Volcano Hike : Rinjani Mountain
Getting There Mount Rinjani is an active volcano and stated as the second highest volcano in Indonesia. Mount Rinjani located on a small island next to Bali, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. There are few ways to get to Lombok. The easiest way is to fly directly to Lombok International Airport, and then taking a long…
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10 Best Undiscovered Tropical Hotels In Bali
Bali is one of the world’s ultimate city break destinations with more beaches, shopping, art, culture and sightseeing than you could possibly dream of. Like most major touristy destinations, the cost of living is not cheap. So for those surviving with limited budget, we have selected the best affordable yet amazing hotels in Bali ! Brown Feather Hotel…