Spending 3 weeks traveling around Indonesia? Take a look at this 21-day itinerary exploring Java and Borneo. Our 21-day itinerary through Indonesia 1. Technical stop in Jakarta Days 1 and 2: the flight We flew from Barcelona to Jakarta on an overnight flight with a layover in Dubai with the airline…
Pulau Derawan: How to Get There and Stay 7 Days on the Island
While doing some research, I came across a comment that went something like this: “When Pulau Derawan appeared, I burst into tears. It was the island I had been dreaming of.” I can tell you that even though my arrival was a bit different—mostly because you couldn't see a single thing—the next day I completely understood (and shared) that exact feeling. How to get to…
E4 trail between Paleochora and Sougia: are you up for this coastal trek?
Do you love hiking trails that combine semi-deserted beaches, turquoise waters, and jaw-dropping views? Here’s the E4 trail between Paleochora and Sougia. I'd say it’s tailor-made for you! 😉 Technical details Step-by-step from Paleochora to Sougia The hardest part of this hike is the lack of shade along the…
3-day, 2-night route through Bromo and Ijen with a private driver
Climb an active volcano? Watch the sunrise over Bromo? Reach the sulfur lake covering Mount Ijen? All this and more in just 3 days and 2 nights. 😉 3D/2N itinerary through the Bromo and Ijen volcanoes To take a circular route through the volcanic areas of Bromo and Ijen…
Trekking through the Samaria Gorge
An abandoned village, "kri-kri" goats, and Crete's deepest gorge: are you going to miss the hike through Samaria Gorge? I don't think so… 😉 Technical details Difficulty: medium-low. Length: 16 km (one way). Elevation gain/loss: 1,240 m (descent). Hiking time: 4–6 hours. Start: Xyloskalo, Omalos (trailhead entrance). Finish: Agia Roumeli (end…
4 Ways to Organize Your Visit to Bromo and Ijen
Want to add Bromo and Ijen to your Indonesia trip but having trouble choosing the best way to get around? If you're traveling on your own, you have up to 4 options to choose from: How to visit Bromo and Ijen Most travelers do their visit to Bromo and Ijen as a one-way trip from…
Watch the Sunrise from the Very Top of Borobudur Temple
Feel the peace that fills the air at Borobudur Temple just seconds before the sun peaks out behind Java's volcanoes. The light painting the stone stupas and Buddhas in pink seems to bring them to life for a moment. Silence, anticipation, pure beauty. Are you really going to miss it? How to…
Sicily road trip: what to see around Trapani in 7 days
Flying to Trapani and still not sure how to organize your trip to Sicily? Here's a 7-day itinerary to unwind and enjoy this corner of Italy. 7-Day Road Trip in Western Sicily Day 1 – Arrival Off to a great start… Rental car troubles How naive of me! I had booked…
Meditate with Buddhist Monks at Mendut Temple
Want to have Mendut Temple and its 3-meter Buddha all to yourself? Enjoy a truly unique spiritual experience at this Buddhist monastery in Indonesia. What if I told you that you can meditate in complete solitude inside Candi Mendut by candlelight, surrounded by flowers and offerings, and visit an authentic monastery…
Discover a Hindu Temple Tucked Away in Indonesia's Rice Fields: Selogriyo.
Looking for a different kind of experience in Indonesia? Stroll through rice fields and visit the sacred Hindu temple hidden within Java's terraces. Hundreds of terraced crops on a rice field rolling down the slope of a volcano. A Hindu temple hidden among the lush greenery, overlooking the breathtaking views from above. 2 local guides…