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The Only Bali Itinerary You’ll Need in 2023 With Ubud, Nusa Penida, Northern & Southern Bali

Bino — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:07:36 +0000

Bali is often considered one of the quintessential places to visit in Asia. So strong is its draw that nearly 40% of all foreign tourists to Indonesia make their way to the mellifluous sounding island famous for its unique style of Hinduism, beach clubs, rice paddies and luxury resorts. Many visitors who hail from nearby...

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The Perfect Itinerary for Banda Aceh and Sabang, Pulau Weh in Indonesia

Bino — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:07:56 +0000

Traveling in and around Banda Aceh, in Sumatra’s northern tip, is an eye-opening experience. The place is a manifestation of the indomitable resilience of the human spirit, with the city having been ravaged by the tsunami that swept the Indian Ocean in 2004. This corner of Indonesia is not frequently visited despite its attractive coastal...

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Essential Things to Do in Padang in Western Sumatra – High Time to Visit This Underrated Indonesian Gem

Bino — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:04:45 +0000

The name Sumatra often brings to mind images of exotic wildlife as well as gourmet coffee beans. As the largest island that entirely belongs to Indonesia, it’s also one of the less commonly explored – especially when you consider the myriad of attractions found there. The Western Sumatran capital of Padang for instance, does not...

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Becoming Bali

Bino — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:59:37 +0000

My trip to East Timor required me to have a considerable transit time in the island of Bali in Indonesia. It was a great stopover point, as the island offered so much variety for any type of traveler. There are numerous beaches, majestic volcanoes, old temples and a culture that uniquely belongs to the 3.5...

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Gedong Songo – One of Central Java’s Best Kept Secrets

Bino — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:46:37 +0000

Gedong Songo is probably one of those places tourists in Central Java wouldn’t think of venturing into. Few people know about the place, and there is only a brief mention in the guidebooks about this hidden gem. If it weren’t for the pictures I saw in an online forum a few weeks prior to our...

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The Charms of Central Java

Bino — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:28:29 +0000

Ever since I came home from Angkor Wat nearly 2 years ago, I’ve been dreaming of doing the major Southeast Asian temple circuit one day and visit Borobudur as well as Bagan. Well, dreams do take a long time to be fulfilled. I’ve yet to venture out into Burma and I’ve only been able to...

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