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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 15 Best Highlights To See In Lombok
Living in the shadows of its tourist-infested neighbour, Lombok has remained an underrated paradise. The little Indonesian island has everything you’d expect from a tropical paradise without any of the negatives brought on by the toxic hordes of convenience-demanding tourists. With just a dash of civilization and a generous amount of undisturbed natural beauty, there are plenty of highlights hidden amongst the landscapes of Lombok. This little island packs a big punch! Though you could spend many weeks exploring the countless number of things to see, for those on a time limit, here are the top 15 highlights on Lombok. This article may contain affiliate links, which I may be…
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Lombok: The Secret Paradise
I often ask people “where is the best place you’ve ever travelled to?”, and there’s one answer that always makes me cringe, Bali. I can’t help but feel that a lot of people choose Bali as its the only exotic place they’ve ever travelled to. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice enough place, amazing people, beautiful scenery and plenty of things to see. It seems to tick all the boxes, but has one fatal flaw, tourists. Paradise seeking foreigners are swarms of locusts that consume and ravage the unique qualities and tranquillity of an area until there’s nothing left. For many hardened travellers, such a place becomes repulsive. Most backpackers aren’t…
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Lombok
When I’ve been asked “where’s your favourite place in Indonesia?”, without thinking, I reply “Lombok”. This is where I first fell in love with the REAL Indonesia. Not the tourist pandering streets of Bali. However, I didn’t get off to the best of starts. [mappress mapid=”5″] Day 1 After a 6 hour lay-over in Bali after arriving from Labuan Bajo, I arrived in the only airport on the island in the centre, Praya. I didn’t know much about the go-to places in Lombok yet, all I knew was Senggigi, the most touristy location on the island. I’d also found a bus service from the airport to Senggigi; roughly £2…
