Few things that deeply struck me during the whole trip to Cambodia – the warmth of the locals, the splendid architecture of the city (both age old and modern) and – especially so – its chilling, not-too-distant history during the Khmer Rouge era which the people of Cambodia today still struggle to recover and learn […]
A blend of French-styled buildings and local Khmer-styled architecture, with tourist traps right next to locals going on with their lives, the walk along the vibrant Sisowath Quay was an enjoyable one. Phnom Penh, Cambodia Part I (21-23 December 2013) Day 1: Sisowath Quay aka Riverside walk We read that December is one […]
After so many days of intensive trekking and sight-seeing, all we wanted to do was something relaxing – yet something different at the same time. We settled for Cave Tubing at Goa Pindul and booked a car to take us to the Gunungkidul Region, about 45min drive away, for @ Rp 500,000/4 pax. Cave Tubing at Goa Pindul, East Java Part […]
After exploring Yogyakarta City mostly on foot, we had an equally packed itinerary the next day going out to see the ancient temples of Borobudur, Prambanan and drive up the active Mt Merapi. Thankfully, we had booked a private car to bring us around for the day so it was relatively more relaxing. Day […]
Known as the cultural city of Indonesia, Yogyakarta city promises a rich plethora of art, history and adventure – with both the colossal, architectural wonder of Borobudur/Prambanan and soaring, active Mt Merapi right at it’s doorstep. Day 5: Arrive Yogyakarta City from Probolinggo – Malioboro, Kraton Complex, Food Market, Wayang Kulit After our intensive […]
Each day, hundreds of sulphur miners brave the toxic sulphuric fumes and steep descent down into Ijen Crater to carry solid sulphur off the mountain. They carry about 80-90kg worth of sulphur a trip (max twice a day) which can fetch RP700/kg. That makes up to about USD10 for a day of perilous, back-breaking work. […]
Mount Bromo’s vast stretch of black volcanic sand is a desolate landscape that’s totally out of this world. When you finally scale its summit to stand on the crater rim, the view dramatically changes with each turn – a sea of clouds ahead with the undulating hills below, a sharp drop into the smoking crater right behind […]