With only a few minutes before sunset, we finally arrived in Jakarta. It was my first time here but it felt like I landed in Manila because of how eerily similar these two metropolia are to each other –…
Browsing Tag
Trip of Wonders
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia – The Pink Beach located in Komodo Island is for me one of the most picturesque destinations in Indonesia. The stunning beach has crystal clear waters and of course, you can enjoy the unique sight…
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia – In Padar Island, the climb may be a bit tough, but the view from the top is definitely worth it! The third largest island in the Komodo National Park was our first stop for our…
After spending most of our day with komodos on Indonesia’s Komodo Island and the beauty of Pink Beach, we ended our day on the paradisiacal Kanawa Island. This island is located around 15 km from Labuan Bajo and is…
Lombok, Indonesia – Sitting on top of the fast boat from Bangsal Harbor, it was easy to see and understand why the Gili Islands are popular with travelers. White powdery sand, coconut trees, and waters with different shades of…
Yellow lights and a teardrop ceiling piece welcomed us in the chic lobby of Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers. After hitting a bit of traffic from NuArt Sculpture Park, the thought of rest and dinner excited us. Sipping the…
3.5 hours from Jakarta lies a shopaholic’s haven – Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia. Also known as The Paris of Java (Parijs van Java) during the Dutch colonial times, this city is now a popular weekend destination…
A T-Rex and a giant hand. Those two were the first glimpse of art I saw while riding the bus around Bandung, Indonesia. Two art installations that looked out of place yet it all made sense after our 2…
With our tummies still full from Bebek Goreng, we were dropped off in front of Alila Seminyak’s open lobby and greeted with smiles by the hotel’s Director of Operations and Rooms Division Manager. Welcome drinks, chilled towels, and facial…
With its more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia was not actually high on my travel list. Aside from Bali, Borobudur, Jakarta, and Raja Ampat, I knew nothing else about the archipelago. But when the opportunity came to know more about…