Indonesia
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What Are Warungs and Why You Should Eat in Them!
A common sight from the hectic streets of Jakarta to the laid-back beaches of Bali, you’ll often come across a familiar sight – makeshift, back-alley eateries. We’re not talking restaurants here; these are simple, thrown-together little spots decked out in plastic chairs and cheap food. These are what Indonesians know as warung. These little spots are Indonesia’s equivalent to a British greasy spoon or an American dive bar; places that will never achieve a 5-star rating but provide a familiar feeling of comfort and wholesomeness that the common people yearn for. As such, they play a vital role in the everyday life of Indonesian people across this vast archipelago. You’d…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Visiting Mount Rinjani
Scattered precariously along the ring of fire, the islands of Indonesia are full to the brim with fascinating volcanoes, 130 in fact! While some have become tranquil inactive mountains, others continue to smoulder and teeter on the edge of imminent destruction! Of these many megalithic monsters of nature, one stands out above all others, Mount Rinjani. This mighty volcano towers over the island of Lombok at 3,726 meters, making Rinjani the second-highest volcano in Indonesia! Within its gigantic caldera, plumes of smoke continue to rise from yet another volcano which sits inside it… it’s a volcano IN a volcano!! The UNESCO Geopark is considered one of the best treks in…
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The Ultimate Travel Guide: Gili Trawangan
White sandy beaches, turtle-filled turquoise oceans, raving drug-filled parties, vibrant coral reefs, tropical sunshine and incredibly potent psychedelics are just some of the reasons why Gili Trawangan has always been the ultimate tropical paradise! Wedged in between the iconic island of Bali and the lesser-known Lombok, Gili Trawangan for the last couple of decades has been the prime spot for people in the know. Gili Trawangan wrote the guide on what an island getaway should be, and for years has been the go-to place for people in the know! If you didn’t know, now you know! So before you plan your entire trip around the much-overrated island of Bali, hop…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Seeing the Komodo Dragons
Many travellers are searching for that unique experience, something special, something unique. Sometimes everything is much more special when you’ve gone to great efforts to earn the right to experience it, going that extra mile to see something only a select few outsiders have. When it comes to Indonesia, Bali is the only island many people think of. Everyone forgets that a chain of secluded islands on the eastern edge of the country plays host to an incredibly unique animal, a living, breathing fossil from the time of the dinosaurs. Welcome to the land of the Komodo dragons. This article will be your ultimate guide on everything you need to…
