Are you going to spend 3 weeks traveling in Indonesia? Take a look at this 21-day route through Java and Borneo. Our 21-day route through Indonesia 1. Technical stop in Jakarta Days 1 and 2: the flight We flew from Barcelona to Jakarta with an overnight flight with stopover in Dubai with the airline...
Pulau Derawan: how to arrive and stay 7 days on the island
While researching, I came across a comment like this: "When Pulau Derawan appeared, I burst into tears. It was the island I had been dreaming of." I can say that although my arrival was somewhat different, especially since there wasn't a hill to be seen, the next day I understood (and shared) the same feeling. How to get to...
Route E4 between Paleochora and Sougia—are you up for this coastal trek?
Do you like hiking trails that combine semi-deserted beaches, turquoise waters, and breathtaking views? Here's the E4 trail between Paleochora and Sougia. I'd say it's tailor-made for you. 😉 Technical characteristics From Paleochora to Sougia, step by step The hardest part of this trail is the lack of shade you'll find in...
3 days and 2 nights Bromo and Ijen tour with private driver
Climb an active volcano, see the sunrise over Bromo, reach the sulfur lake that covers Mount Ijen? All this and more in just 3 days and 2 nights 😉 3D/2N Bromo and Ijen volcanoes tour For a circular tour of the Bromo and Ijen volcanic areas...
Trekking through the Samaria Gorge
An abandoned village, kri-kri goats, and the deepest cliff in Crete: Are you going to miss out on the hiking trail through the Samaria Gorge? I don't think so... 😉 Technical characteristics Difficulty: medium-low. Length: 16 km (one way). Elevation gain: 1,240 m (downhill). Hiking time: 4–6 hours. Start: Xyloskalo, Omalos (access point). End: Agia Roumeli (end...
4 ways to organize your visit to Bromo and Ijen
Do you want to add Bromo and Ijen to your Indonesia tour but are having trouble deciding on the ideal method of transportation? If you are traveling on your own you have up to 4 options to choose from: How to visit Bromo and Ijen Most travelers make their visit to Bromo and Ijen in one direction of...
Watch the sunrise from the top of Borobudur temple.
Feel the peace that is breathed in the temple of Borobudur a few seconds before the sun appears from behind the volcanoes of Java. The light that tinges the bells and stone Buddhas pink seems capable of giving them life for moments. Silence, expectation, beauty. Are you going to miss it? How to...
A Tour of Sicily: What to See Around Trapani in 7 Days
Are you flying to Trapani and still not sure how to plan your trip to Sicily? Here’s a 7-day itinerary to help you relax and enjoy this corner of Italy. 7-Day Road Trip Through Western Sicily Day 1 – Arrival We’re off to a great start… Problems with the rental car. How naive of me! I had booked…
Meditate with Buddhist monks at the Mendut temple
Do you want to have the Mendut temple and its 3-meter Buddha all to yourself? Live a unique spiritual experience in this Buddhist monastery in Indonesia. What if I told you that you can meditate in absolute solitude inside Candi Mendut by candlelight, surrounded by flowers and offerings, and visit a real monastery...
Discover a Hindu temple among rice plantations in Indonesia: Selogriyo.
Do you want to live a different experience in Indonesia? Stroll among rice plantations and visit the sacred Hindu temple hidden in the terraces of Java. Hundreds of crops in a rice field down the slope of a volcano. A Hindu temple hidden among the vegetation that dominates the views from the heights. 2 local guides...