Exploring the world one country at a time
Exploring the world one country at a time
The island of Bali, Indonesia is a popular tourist destination. We spent three nights in Sanur, three nights in South Kuta and two nights in Ubud in late July 2023. The weather was warm under the sun but just right in the shade. The three destinations were fairly crowded with tourists and locals alike. Traffic …
Belitung is a group of islands between Sumatra and West Kalimantan. It is just north of the island of Java. We spent five nights on the island that is named Belitung and it was unforgettable. The island was mainly visited by domestic tourists when we were there. We only saw two “bolehs” (white people) during …
Flores is mostly an undeveloped island in the middle of Indonesia. We spent 14 blissful days in July 2023 in Flores and it was an unforgettable experience. For the most part, the people are warm, happy and accepting of foreign visitors. Some will even greet you first and ask you “where are you from?” There …
We spent seven days in Lombok, Indonesia in mid-July 2023. The weather was actually nice when we landed at the airport. It was comfortable, neither warm nor cold. The humidity was low as it did not feel sticky. Near the beach was more humid and warm especially under the sun. We stayed three days in …
Raja Ampat is an archipelago located in Eastern Indonesia. Its eastern border butts up with Western Papua New Guinea. We spent seven wonderful and relaxing days in July in Raja Ampat. We met wonderful people, saw some jaw dropping sceneries, snorkeled in colorful coral reefs with rich marine life and even swam with devil rays. …
Wasai (pronounced Way-say) is the largest settlement in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. We stayed in Wasai for two nights in early July 2023. We thought it would just be just our jump off point for our Raja Ampat island homestay. We were surprised that Wasai has so much more to offer than just a stopover point …
Yogyakarata or as locals call it “Jogja” is a bustling city in Java. It is rich in history with its impressive temples. The most famous temples are Prambanan and Borubudor. Prambanan is located about 12 kilometers east of the city center while Borubudor is located northwest about 40 kilometers away. We visited both temples in …