Misty hills and lake temples of Bedugul in north Bali
‘Bedugul’ in Bali is sometimes referred to as the whole lakeside area. This might make this destination seem bizarre, but […]
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
The black sand beaches of Amed in east Bali
I consider East Bali to be the most naturally beautiful part of the island. Life is slow there, the coastal scenery […]
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
The rice terraces and Uluwatu temple of Bali
Bali can be easily divided into five sections. Each part has its own uniqueness. Central Bali is the most culturally […]
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
Why I loved Ubud, the “Eat, Pray, Love” town of Bali
After Kawah Ijen, I underwent a serious patch of bad luck. Some of the worst traveler’s nightmares came true and I could […]
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
The blue fire at Ijen Plateau
If ever there exists a hell which has pink beds of cloud, mother-of-pearl sunrises, a shocking blue-green lake, coffee plantations, […]
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
Mount Bromo sunrise and the Sea of Sand
Once while walking around Yogyakarta’s shopping district of Malioboro, I succumbed to the fantastic photos of Mount Bromo and Ijen […]
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
My Yogyakarta trip memories
My most poignant Yogyakarta memories consist of being culturally immersive. A big, bustling city, Yogyakarta is famous for being an […]
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India
The mysterious Borobudur and a beautiful sunrise in Java
The Borobudur sunrise took my breath away. There was something so intensely spiritual that I was touched to the core. […]