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Southeast Asia
Indonesia is dotted with volcanoes famous for sunrise hikes, such as Mt. Bromo in Java and Mt. Rinjani in Lombok. The Mount Batur sunrise trek is probably the most well-known hike in Bali, and it’s something that almost every traveler… Continue Reading →
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Indonesia. It is home to the famous Komodo dragons, which is why many refer to the island as the Komodo dragons island, as well as a variety of other… Continue Reading →
Flores Island in Indonesia is home to a number of stunning natural and cultural attractions, making it a must-see destination for any traveler. We visited Flores Island as part of our 3-month Indonesia trip. Here is a sample one-week itinerary… Continue Reading →
The traditional Wae Rebo village is located on the island of Flores in Indonesia. It is a popular destination for travelers who are interested in learning about the culture and way of life of the Manggarai people, an indigenous group… Continue Reading →
Kelimutu National Park is a stunning natural attraction located on the island of Flores in Indonesia. It is home to three crater lakes, each of which is known for its unique and changing colors. A stop at Kelimutu was part… Continue Reading →
One of the goals of our round-the-world trip as adventure travel fellows is to trek some of the earth’s most remote mountains. And Papua trekking is all that: remote, challenging, and with a part of mystical aura attached to it…. Continue Reading →
When you are in Indonesia, and you wonder where to go in Borneo and where to see Orangutans in the wild, Kutai National Park might not be the first park that comes to mind. We chose Kutai National Park as… Continue Reading →
If you are looking for some of the best treks in the world, search no further than Asia. Indeed, trekking in Asia will take through the Himalayas, deserts, jungle, traditional villages, and endangered wildlife. With so many options for trekking in… Continue Reading →
After we published our story about our Baliem Valley trek, Michael commented about his own experience when he did the same trek back in 1993. Given how remote Papua still is today, and how untouched Papua tribes and traditions must… Continue Reading →
Traveling to Papua is rough, but highly rewarding. Still an off-the-beaten-path destination, Papua doesn’t see many visitors. Trekking the Baliem Valley is even more challenging, with barely 700 people hiking the mountains per year. If you are looking on how… Continue Reading →
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