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With Ubud’s increasing tourist crowds and traffic, Penestanan Village is gaining in popularity as an alternative to the cultural center capital of Bali. T...
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The Complete Guide to Penestanan Village, Ubud

With Ubud’s increasing tourist crowds and traffic, Penestanan Village is gaining in popularity as an alternative to the cultural center capital of Bali. The first time we visited Ubud was in 2008, and back then Ubud was a peaceful small town with a mellow atmosphere. Fast forward to 2017 and it’s now become something of…

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Malang City was our first destination in East Java after leaving the country’s central region. Malang is East Java’s second largest city and would b...
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Things To Do In Malang City: Our Malang Itinerary

Malang City was our first destination in East Java after leaving the country’s central region. Malang is East Java’s second largest city and would be our last big city stop on our tour through Java. Our primary reason for stopping in Malang City was to break up the long 15-hour journey between Yogyakarta and Mount…

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There are two Javanese sunrise spots that are well and truly on the map. The majority of travellers who make the effort to journey all the way to this awesome p...
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Temple Of Borobudur Sunrise In Java: Our DIY Guide

There are two Javanese sunrise spots that are well and truly on the map. The majority of travellers who make the effort to journey all the way to this awesome part of Indonesia will beeline to Mount Bromo and the Temple of Borobudur. Of course, there are plenty of other sunrise spots to enjoy but these…

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After staying in Jakarta for a couple of nights, it wasn’t long before we were ready to leave the city’s infamous heavy traffic and choking fumes. M...
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Visit Cianjur For Off The Beaten Path Java, Indonesia

After staying in Jakarta for a couple of nights, it wasn’t long before we were ready to leave the city’s infamous heavy traffic and choking fumes. Most travellers avoid having to stay the night in the capital city but it was a good place for us to work out the start of our itinerary through…

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The beautiful island of Bali needs no introduction. It’s one of the world’s most well known paradise islands. It’s the jewel of Indonesia and ...
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Beautiful Bali - A Diverse Island for all Travellers

The beautiful island of Bali needs no introduction. It’s one of the world’s most well known paradise islands. It’s the jewel of Indonesia and the honeymoon capital of Asia. Despite being one of Indonesia’s 1,700 islands, Bali shines brightest in it’s beauty and has millions of travellers flocking there each year. PIN this post for…

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Hostels are a very popular form of accommodation on the Indonesian island of Bali – especially considering how popular it is with solo travellers and youn...
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18 Best Hostels in Bali - 2023 Hostel and Area Breakdown

Hostels are a very popular form of accommodation on the Indonesian island of Bali – especially considering how popular it is with solo travellers and young groups! Whilst this is great for saving money, the choice on offer can make it tricky trying to figure out where to stay. Some hostels aren’t as safe or…

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We love Ubud and everything it offers tourists and expats, but having spent three months in Bali’s cultural capital, there were plenty of occasions w...
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Our Favourite Day Trips From Ubud in Bali

We love Ubud and everything it offers tourists and expats, but having spent three months in Bali’s cultural capital, there were plenty of occasions when we wanted a change of scenery. There are so many things to do in Ubud itself which is why it’s such a popular destination, but there are also a number of awesome…

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Volcanoes, volcanoes, volcanoes! They’re everywhere in Indonesia and especially in Java. Their peaks can be seen all over the island from the Dieng P...
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Mount Ijen Crater Hike to See the Blue Fire & Ijen Miners

Volcanoes, volcanoes, volcanoes! They’re everywhere in Indonesia and especially in Java. Their peaks can be seen all over the island from the Dieng Plateau to Mount Bromo National Park. But the most unique of them all is Mount Ijen with its extraordinary Ijen blue fire and desperate Ijen miners carrying sulphur up and down the mountain. In…

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