To be honest, we hadn’t put much thought into it. We had booked our tickets to Lombok because there was this 1-for-1 sale. At that time, we vaguely recalled reading about a gorgeous volcano on the island, one named Mt Rinjani and thought, why not? — Fast forward – we are in […]
After a rejuvenating day by (and in) the gorgeous crater lake, we were on the road again – this time upwards to the other side of the crater rim (Senaru). Funny how we torture ourselves, going up to the summit, and down the crater lake, and back up. At one of our rest points, […]
Mount Rinjani’s crater lake is named Segara Anak – or Child of the Sea – because of its blue colour reminiscent of the ocean. Alman, our guide, had shared that it was formed when the volcano’s predecessor, Mount Samalas erupted and collapsed in 1257, leaving the caldera lake behind. A recent 2013 study […]
At 3,726m, Mt Rinjani is Indonesia’s second highest volcano and often deemed the most beautiful of all. But it is not an easy hike. Stretching over 3-4 days, it’s a tough yet rewarding journey that takes you through rolling hills, starry skies, waterfalls and a stunning crater lake at the top that sits another miniature […]
When it comes to packing for a holiday, a headlight is likely the last thing that comes to mind. Yet, it should definitely top your list if you plan to venture out into the great outdoors. Where paths are treacherous and nights are pitch black, having a head torch can make or break your adventure. […]
The Dandenong Ranges are a group of rolling hills less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne City, filled with lush greenery, beautiful gardens and scenic lookouts. We found the perfect, self-pampering retreat in a countryside cottage in the valley town of Olinda. Couldn’t have ended our road trip in a better way after sleeping in […]
After the past few days of coastal walks and mountain hikes, Yarra Valley was the perfect place to simply chill and indulge our taste buds, with its plentiful wineries and local produce farms. It’s a scenic drive through the rolling vineyards and you can simply stop at any of the cellar doors for (free) wine-tasting. […]