My last road trip from Yogyakarta to Flores was an epic adventure and was easily the equal of my first road trip around Australia. Unfortunately by the time I finished, my backside had a new appreciation of cushions and there were be a few near death experiences on the road that I needed to talk […]
Category Archives: Uncover Indonesia
5 Top Attractions Around Ubud for an Awesome Adventure
Motorbikes and backpacking is what holidays are all about. There’s nothing quite like the experience of heading off into the rural backlanes of Bali on a rented scooter to explore the countryside. The view of the endless rice paddies and the warm tropical sun on your skin is enough to put a smile on anybodies […]
A Guide to the City: 3 Days 2 Nights in Yogyakarta
Making the most of a city can be tough without the right planning. Even with the best planning you can still miss some of the cities highlights. To help you make the most of Yogyakarta I created this three-day itinerary that includes the highlights of the city (and I’ve had a few years to prepare […]
8 (Mostly) Free Things to do in Ubud
Ubud is one of those places that I seem to return to like a boomerang. Nestled in the highlands of Bali, the city has a relaxed atmosphere and is a firm favourite for vegetarian yoga lovers. However, even if you can’t touch your toes, there is still plenty to do in the city. Here are […]
Social Budaya: Indonesian Visas Made Simple
It’s been one year since I got my Kitas visa in Indonesia and today finds me struggling to deal with Indonesian bureaucracy. However, despite the fact that I hate filling out endless forms, I have come to the conclusion that for all its faults, Indonesian Immigration is remarkably efficient. As long as you have the […]
Lovina and the North of Bali
The north of Bali has a reputation for being less developed than the south, the people generally a bit poorer and the choice of hostels and hotels more limited. On my road trip around Indonesia, I wanted to avoid the crowds and explore a part of the island that most tourists ignore. Unfortunately, having never […]
Escaping the Crowds: A Day Trip to Pulau Sempu
It was almost 12 at night when we decided to go trekking on Pulau Sempu. I didn’t know if this was going to be a good idea, but after staying up all the night before to watch the sunrise over Bromo I was too exhausted to think much about it. All I knew was that […]
How I Became a Rowing Champion
WE WON the 2013 Musi Triboatton!!! I still can’t believe that we came in first place, but I have the medal and the over sized cheque to prove it. In fact, after a week at the Musi Triboatton, I now have enough medals to compete against Mr T. It was touch and go though and […]
How I Burst Onto the International Sports Scene
It was about 10km into the first race of the Musi Triboatton and I had hit my physical limit. The blisters on my hands had blisters and I was unable to hold the paddle properly anymore. In fact, I was so tired that I was having problems even pretending to row. My teammates on the […]
Ubud: A Royal Funeral
I joined the early morning crowd who had gathered around the central temple in Ubud for the royal funeral. The crowd was noisy and the sound of the chatter of tourists mixed with the beating of the drums and the chanting of the priests, two of whom sat outside the temple on a specially constructed […]