Java’s Wild Heart: My Journey Through Baluran National Park’s African Savanna
I’ve always been a sucker for places with intriguing nicknames. So when I first heard someone call Baluran National Park “…
Riding Waves and Partying Hard: My Take on Bali’s Kuta Beach
I still remember the moment my taxi pulled up to my hotel near Kuta Beach. The driver honked at least fifteen times in the last stretch alo…
Uluwatu Temple’s Cliffside Magic and the Mesmerizing Kecak Dance
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on Uluwatu Temple. It was late afternoon, the sun was beginning its slow descent toward the…
Unveiling the Mystical Tales: My Journey with Java’s Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppets
The night air hung heavy with incense and anticipation as I settled onto a thin mat in a Javanese village courtyard. I …
Sumba’s Wild Heart: The Unforgettable Pasola Festival
I still remember the moment I decided to go to Sumba. I was scrolling through Instagram in a coffee shop in Bali, feeling like I was drowning in a…
Uncovering Layers of History at House of Sampoerna: Indonesia’s Tobacco Legacy
I almost walked right past it. After three sweaty hours wandering through Surabaya’s old town, my shirt sticking to my ba…
