The multicultural city of Pontianak in Kalimantan’s west has been the reoccurring haunt to explore Borneo, although now, it’s one last time…
Continue reading “One Last Time: Kalimantan’s Pontianak”Lingering in Banjarmasin, Kalimantan
After some gold rush fever in Martapura, it’s back to Banjarmasin in Kalimanta’s southeast, to linger a little longer in this bustling city.
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The intrepid journey by speedboat, bus, and 4×4 continues from Kendawangan to Kuala Jelai then Sukumara and onto Kota Waringin, before arriving in remote Central Kalimantan’s Pangkalan Bun.
Continue reading “Speedboat to Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan”Lazing in Luang Namtha, Laos
Lazing in Luang Namtha’s contagious laid-back pace but also its dazzling breathless vistas, force any traveller to explore this northern-most town in Laos.
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The gorgeous island of Lombok in Indonesia’s archipelago draws intrepid travellers to climb the still active volcano -Mount Rinjani – but the journey is long when you are two islands away in Java…
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Magical Malacca is one of Malaysia’s popular tourist destinations, but don’t let this stop you from exploring this unique and vibrant city…
Continue reading “Magical Malacca, Malaysia”Singapore Swingers
Geylang is a district renowned as a seedy, swinging and vibrant part of Singapore – our dodgy hotel is in the middle of this district.
Continue reading “Singapore Swingers”Sila’s Lovely Lorica, Calabria
The lovely hamlet of Lorica in Calabria’s Sila Grande is probably a destination in Italy that’s not on a traveller’s bucket list, but this is why you must visit…
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Absorb yourself in West Sumatra’s alluring Bukittinggi, with a cultural minibus tour around its stunning countryside for the day…
Continue reading “Around Bukittinggi, West Sumatra”West Sumatra: Why Bukittinggi?
Bordering the imposing Mount Singgalang and active Mount Merapi volcanoes in West Sumatra, Bukittinggi is a magnet for Indonesian and global travellers.
Continue reading “West Sumatra: Why Bukittinggi?”Parapat to Bukittinggi, West Sumatra
From Parapat on Lake Toba’s edge – Indonesia’s largest natural lake – we head south on a crude public bus to Bukittinggi, in Sumatra’s west.
Continue reading “Parapat to Bukittinggi, West Sumatra”Lake Toba’s Samosir Island, Sumatra
Sumatra’s Volcanic Samosir Island is the world’s largest island within an island.
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