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From Orchard Road to Borobudur: Urban Elegance & Island Rituals
From skyline views and thrilling sidecar rides to hidden rituals beneath jungle canopies, this spectacular journey reveals Southeast Asia...
Alex Gillam
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Siomay, Indonesia's Unique Dumpling
When one thinks of Indonesian cuisine, dumplings aren’t typically the first thing to come to mind, but Siomay, a tantalizing steamed fish...
Alex Gillam
Jan 19, 20211 min read
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Camp Leakey, an Icon of Borneo
The jungles of Borneo are rich with wildlife found nowhere else in the world, and it is here that you will discover Camp Leakey, an...
Alex Gillam
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Gotta See It: Kawah Ijen – Java, Indonesia
Java, Indonesia Best observed under the light of the stars, few sights invoke such other-worldly awe as Kawah Ijen, a volcano where...
sandy8881
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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Papuan Rice Terrace
Bali, Indonesia An awe-inspiring section of Western Bali, the Papuan Rice Terrace is an emerald expanse whose sight is rivalled by few...
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Oct 8, 20201 min read
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Overland Tour to Munduk
Enjoy scenic vistas of terraced rice fields. Share the road with small children returning from school, women returning from farm work or...
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Oct 8, 20201 min read
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Believe It or Not: Mr. Tjokorda Gde Rai (Master Healer)
Enjoy a visit to Mr. Tjokorda Gde Rai, a master healer and fountain of traditional knowledge. His healing work is particularly sensitive...
sandy8881
Oct 8, 20201 min read
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Monkey Forest Road
Ubud, Bali Walk along Monkey Forest Road to Pura Dalem Agung Temple and Puri Lukisan Museum. In downtown Ubud visit Puri Saren Agung and...
sandy8881
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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The Ultimate Cleansing: Melukat Ceremony
Indonesia Partake in a sacred Melukat Ceremony, designed to cleanse the body, both spiritually and physically, of any negative elements....
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Oct 6, 20202 min read
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Kawah Putih: The White Crater
West Java, Indonesia Kawah Putih, also known as White Crater, is a striking volcanic crater lake which, along with one other crater,...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Bali, Indonesia Marvel at the cascading Kanto Lampo Waterfall, nestled amidst the verdant jungles and rolling hills of Beng Village. This...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Jatiluwih & Batukaru Mountain Temple
Once a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site candidate, Jatiluwih rice terraces comprises over 600Ha of rice fields that follow the flowing...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Gunung Kawi Temple
Ubud, Bali Visit Gunung Kawi Temple, a stunning collection of ancient shrines wondrously carved into the side of a towering rock cliff....
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Goa Lawah & Tenganan Villages
Visit Goa Lawah and Tenganan, the village of the Aga tribe who have their own culture and live in a totally different style of...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Gianyar & Klungkung Villages
Bali, Indonesia Stop at the villages of Gianyar and Klungkung where you can visit the Kertagosa, the ancient courthouse. Note the...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Gold & Silver Markets of Bali
Bali, Indonesia In Celuk, discover the heart of Bali’s gold and silver market, where you will encounter hundreds of gold and silversmiths...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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GWK Cultural Park: Home to one of the largest statues in the world.
Bali, Indonesia Visit the GWK Cultural Park, a landmark of the country home to picturesque, natural rock formations, a variety of...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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The Blanco Renaissance Museum
Marvel at the unique Blanco Museum, a flamboyant hilltop structure belonging to the late Don Antonio http://www.blancomuseum.com/
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Besakih Temple
Ubud, Bali Visit the most beautiful and famous temple in Bali... Besakih, The Mother Temple of Bali. Pura Besakih is a 1000 year old...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Bedugul and Lake Bratan
Bali, Indonesia Visit Bedugul and Lake Bratan. Lake Bratan is surrounded by forested hills. On the lake is Danu Temple – which seems to...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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