Learning to Sail at Tanjung Lesung
Considering Indonesia has the planet’s largest archipelago, it’s a mystery why the sport of sailing has never taken off – especially as modern sailing dinghies are built in Batam by Indonesians and shipped all over the world. Don’t’ give up! Tucked away in a corner of Banten, West Java is the Tanjung Lesung Sailing Club.
A Perfect Escape: The Ayung Spa and Lunch Experience
Inspired by the goddess of life and fertility, Dewi Sri, the spa at the Ayung Resort embodies all that Bali represents. Drawing on the vitality of the Ayung River below it and the surrounding tropical forest, the Dewi Sri Spa is a secluded escape for those in need of quiet refreshment and rejuvenation. Now, with
Living Like A Castaway on The Banda Islands
There I sat on the porch of my Robinson Caruso-styled beach shack perched on a small bluff under towering Kenari trees, looking out at the Banda Sea. I smiled. Not a normal smile, but an ear-to-ear smile, big enough to snap off the top of my head. I had made it… Swimming with dolphins I
London Off The Beaten Path
Since my first visit to London in 2014, I have been returning to this city for four times now and can proudly say that I am no longer a newbie. Nevertheless, like Jakarta, London continues to surprise me every time. During my last visit there in springtime, I decided to “go local”. This nonchalant way
The Culture, Colours, and Beauty of Flores
Indonesia is among the best touring spots in Asia, and nature has blessed this country with almost all types of naturally beautiful sites. From high mountains to the pleasing beach waters, the country seems to have it all. In the eastern part, Flores appears to be the perfect place to fill your soul with cultures,
Ireland Rugged Landscapes Steeped in Ancient Traditions
Epic scenery, buzzing cities, thrilling experiences and warm welcomes… the island or Ireland delivers all this, and more! The Wild Atlantic Way From the wind-whipped tip of Malin Head to the safe haven of Kinsale Harbour, wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast or Ireland on the world’s longest defined coastal touring route.
Culture, Colour And A Global Gathering At Gawai Festival
I stood with my blowpipe at the ready. “Gather strength from your core and aim high,” Agus advised. “We are excited to have an Australian team enter the competition and best of luck to you”, he added with a broad smile. With all my might I blew from my stomach as instructed and hit the
Discovering Mural Art in Singapore
One of the most creative ways to decorate the walls of a building is mural art. Singapore is home to a number of wall paintings that tell the story of the different areas and communities. Mural hunting is a way for visitors to explore Singapore. Little India “Madan Mogra, Jasmine of the City” by multi-disciplinary
Exploring Serangoon
Singapore is a popular getaway for many Indonesians. The city state is easy to reach and offers everything a traveller’s heart desires, from state-of-the-art shopping malls to a vibrant culinary scene and numerous sights and attractions. The bustling colourful artery Serangoon Road is one of Singapore’s most charismatic throroughfares. Now the pulsating centre of Little
Eventful Months in Singapore
Singapore never runs short of exciting things to do, see, taste and explore. Here is a selection of events coming up in the next months – you will be spoilt for choice! FOOD Singapore Food Festival 14 to 30 July, 2017 Various locations across Singapore The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is a celebration of the
History, Natural Beauty and Wildlife in East Java
Steeped in history, dominated by towering volcanoes and dotted with national parks, coffee and tea plantations, East Java has a lot to offer in a small area. My first stop was Surabaya and the sprawling harbor of Tanjung Perak, lined with warehouses and crowded with trucks, it is a port for both Bugi schooners and
Coffee, Culture and History in Blitar
Blitar, a small city in East Java, around 165 kilometers away from Surabaya, is mainly known as the childhood home of Indonesia’s first president Sukarno and his final resting place. More than that, however, Blitar has been a coffee-producing area since the mid-19thcentury. The Karanganjar Coffee Plantation, better known under Keboen Kopi Karanganjar orDe Karanganjar Koffieplantage, was
Sacred Swings and Ancient Ways at Usaba Sambah Ceremony
Karangasem Regency in East Bali is an area of intense beauty dominated by Bali’s highest and most sacred volcano. Mt Agung’s 3,142-metre peak, and its dramatic foothills and valleys shaped by centuries of lava flows, combine to create a landscape unrivalled anywhere in Bali. The great mother temple of Besakih sits perched against this wondrous
