One of the highlights from my recent trip to Indonesia was a chance to see endangered Komodo Dragons in the wild. We visited them on two of the only four islands in the world where they exist: Rinca and Komodo. Now, I'm happy to share that Indonesia Travel is giving away a free trip to Komodo National Park, so 5 lucky winners will have a chance at the same amazing … [Read more...] about Win A Free Trip to Komodo National Park (Airfare Included)
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Coming Soon: The Indonesia Trip
On October 4, I'm boarding an Air Qatar flight from Berlin to Jakarta. The flight, which takes me halfway around the world, marks the beginning of a two-week blogger trip sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia. The goal of our trip is simple: highlight the amazing experiences available to visitors of … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: The Indonesia Trip
The 5 Best, Little-Known Places to Visit in Bali
What springs to mind when you think of Bali? * Great surfing, heavy drinking binges, and wild dance clubs perhaps? * Over-crowded souvenir-laden sprawl? * Or perhaps luxurious vacation beach resorts? That world does exist in a small region of south Bali. But if that's all you know about Bali, then you're missing Bali. The rest of Bali, the real Bali, is blessed … [Read more...] about The 5 Best, Little-Known Places to Visit in Bali
Exploring the Historic Temples of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yogyakarta (pronounced Jogjakarta and nicknamed Jogja) is a pleasant city located centrally on Indonesia's most populous island of Java. From the smog-choked megalopolis of Jakarta, Jogja was a literal breath of fresh air. The town had an entirely different feel to it, a charm that seemed to make anyone smile as a result of the attracting atmosphere. I set out to … [Read more...] about Exploring the Historic Temples of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Orangutan Trekking in Sumatra
The name Orangutan is made up of two words in the Malay language, "orang" and "hutan." Together they make up a phrase that translates to "forest man." This reddish long-haired creature is the great Asian ape, presently only located on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Unlike Mountain Gorillas that move on the ground, the remarkable aspect of Orangutans is … [Read more...] about Orangutan Trekking in Sumatra
