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…
Diving Deep into Menjangan Island’s Coral Reefs: A Snorkeler’s Paradise
There are moments in travel that completely blindside you – when a place you’d barely heard of suddenly becomes one of your favo…
Karimunjawa: Where Beaches Steal Your Heart and the Ocean Begs You to Dive In
I’ve been putting off writing about Karimunjawa for months now. Not because I didn’t want to share it—quite the opposite—b…
A Whirlwind of Sights and Smells: Diving into Denpasar’s Pasar Badung Market
The alarm on my phone jolted me awake at an ungodly 5:30 AM. I groaned, briefly questioning my life choices and wondering w…
Uncovering History: The Dutch Colonial Legacy of Fort Rotterdam in Makassar
I’ve always had a thing for old forts. Maybe it’s because I grew up reading adventure stories, or perhaps it’s the tangible …
