The Beautiful Sea Creatures of Bangka
The island of Bunaken in North Sulawesi may get all the hype, but the nearby isle of Bangka has fewer crowds and plenty to offer. The spectacular coral gardens around […]
Category Archives: Indonesia
Staying on Siladen
My sister and I just spent three nights on the tiny Indonesian island of Siladen, and we wish we’d stayed much longer. One of five islands within Bunaken National Marine […]
Siladen: A Snorkeler’s Paradise
The tiny island of Siladen, just off of the tip of Northern Sulawesi, doesn’t seem to be on many people’s radar screens. And that’s a shame, because it sits smack […]
Snorkeling in Raja Ampat
Most people head to Raja Ampat for the diving, but it’s equally magnificent if you just want to jump in with a snorkel, a mask, and a pair of fins. […]
Raja Ampat: Things to Know Before You Go
Raja Ampat is a spectacular place for anyone who wants to dive, snorkel, or just hang out on remote Indonesian atolls. This fantastic travel destination is spectacularly beautiful, lightly touristed, […]
Spa Day
For a relaxing day trip out of Singapore (and an Indonesian passport stamp for my sister), Jocelyn, Prescott, and I spent last Sunday at Tempat Senang Spa on the island of […]
10 Reasons to Visit Yogyakarta
My mother, cousin and paid a visit to Yogyakarta, a city on the Indonesian island of Java — and I’m ready to go right back! It’s a wonderful place with […]
Prambanan: Towers to the Gods
Just an hour to the northeast of Yogyakarta, on the Indonesian isle of Java, lies the remarkable Hindu temple complex of Prambanan. Built in the 9th century under the direction […]
Sunrise at Borobudur
Last weekend, my mom, cousin and I traveled to the giant 9th-century Javan temple known as Borobudur. This is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. In fact, the whole […]
Dolphins & Disneyfication
Many people go to Lovina Beach in Bali for just one reason: to see the dolphins at sunrise. I will admit that this was a major draw for the two […]
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