Ijen is the perfect follow up after Mt. Bromo
If you have seen the sunrise at Mt. Bromo, the sunset at Ijen Crater is a perfect place to explore more of Java’s volcanoes. I booked a trip to Mt. Bromo and Ijen, covering...
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Mt. Bromo, one of Indonesias “must do” in life!
Personally, I would say you’re making a big mistake if you don’t do this hike when visiting Indonesia. The sunrise is just amazing. To be lucky with the weather is obviously essential. This is...
Yogyakarta, now we are talking religious buildings.
Most people will connect Yogyakarta with Borobudur, the Buddhist Temple Park, but one must not forget Prambanan, the Hindu Temple Park. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, and Prambanan is the...
Semarang, when city jumping, this is a nice surprice.
When travelling across a large island, one definitely does not want the journey to be too long. So the trick is to find convenient places to stop. Semarang was one of these. Semarang is...
Bandung, a dull base for an excellent Insta outing
Bandung served as the base for my day trip to Danau Kawah Putih (White Crater) and other interesting sites in the area, such as Kawah Rengganis. Bandung is Indonesia’s major technology centre, and it...
Jakarta, an authentic capital with a sinking fate.
Jakarta is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Southeast Asia. In 2024, Indonesia formally inaugurated Nusantara on the island of Borneo as its new capital city, marking a historic moment in the nation’s development and...
George Town unique architectural and cultural townscape
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, in the state of Penang, holds the title of the first British settlement in Southeast Asia. It is also the twin city of Malacca. George Town is...
Cameron Highlands, remarkable hikes, or exclusive tea?
The name Cameron Highlands may seem unusual to find in the midst of the Malaysian peninsula, but there it is, ready to be discovered. The colonial government commissioned the British geologist and explorer William...
Kuala Lumpur, Asian quality at its best.
If you want to go to only one metropolis in Asia, why not try out Kuala Lumpur? It’s vibrant, clean and proactive. I can not claim to have visited all the large metropolises in...
Malacca, the first of UNESCO twin cities in Malaysia
When travelling on the road from Singapore into Malaysia, one of the first stops you can make is in Malacca. ( Melaka in Malay). Several bus companies go between Singapore, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur....
