Tired, hot, dusty and smelling like an animal that had been dead for a week I hobbled slowly down the slope to the car park after having climbed Mount Merapi volcano, Indonesia’s most active volcano. Far from feeling like an all-conquering hero, all I wanted were some simple home comforts; a hot shower, a change […]
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An Unbeatable City Guide to Jakarta
It is such a big city that it can be hard to know where to start when exploring Jakarta, a city affectionally known as the “Big Durian.” this bustling metropolis has a population far in excess of the official census figure of 10 million. My personal bet is the city has a working population of […]
Pulau Seribu: The Best Weekend Escape from Jakarta
If you’re stuck in Jakarta and Jakarta nightlife is getting too much for you then Pulau Seribu is the place to go to. Although there are only about 150 of them, the thousand Islands as they are known offer some much needed sunshine and relaxation away from the city smog. These chain of islands are just […]
Borobudur and Prambanan: A Temple Tour
Prambanan temple and Borobudur temple are two of the highlights of Yogyakarta. The temples offer a glimpse into Indonesia’s past and the regions that have influenced the region so much, both culturally and economically. The two temples located near Yogyakarta tell a tale of East meeting West, but not the traditional story of Europe in […]
Madura: Bull Racing is Child’s Play
When I agreed to go and watch Madura bull racing with my girlfriend, little did I know that I would be standing at the centre of the finishing line watching two tons of bovine come hurtling towards me with a ten year old child holding on to them for dear life. Images of my impending […]