Tag: Southeast Asia

Best Things to Do in Sapa, Vietnam – Top Activities and Places to Visit

Best Things to Do in Sapa, Vietnam – Top Activities and Places to Visit Best things to do in Sapa, Vietnam

Planning a trip to Vietnam and want to add Sa Pa to your itinerary? After having explored Vietnam from South to North, I can tell you that Sapa is one of the best destinations in Vietnam. In this travel guide, I share all the best things to do in Sapa as well as useful tips […]

14 Best Things to Do in Hue, Vietnam

14 Best Things to Do in Hue, Vietnam Best things to do in Hue, Vietnam (7)

Wondering if Hue is worth visiting? Looking for the best things to do while there and how to plan your trip? After a 6-week trip to Vietnam, exploring the country from South to North, I’m sharing with you my travel guide for Hue, one of my favorite destinations in Vietnam. Located in central Vietnam, Hue […]

Sabang’s Underground River – DIY Tour Guide

Sabang’s Underground River – DIY Tour Guide Saban Underground River

The Underground River in Sabang, Palawan, is not a UNESCO world heritage site for nothing, it’s one of the Philippines’ most beautiful landmarks. A trip to Palawan is not complete without visiting this impressive limestone karst cave. The cave is flooded with water emerging directly into the sea and part of the river is subject to […]

Honda Bay Tour and Island Hopping – DIY Guide

Honda Bay Tour and Island Hopping – DIY Guide Honda Bay Island Hopping, Palawan, Philippines

Honda Bay is one of Puerto Princesa’s main attractions thanks to the many beautiful islands present in the bay. From stunning beaches to crystal clear water, spending a day in Honda Bay is an incredible experience. Island hopping in Honda Bay is on most tourists’ bucket lists when visiting Palawan and makes a perfect day […]

25 Best Things to do in Flores Island, Indonesia

25 Best Things to do in Flores Island, Indonesia Best things to do in Flores Indonesia

Flores, Indonesia, in East Nusa Tenggara, is one of the best islands to visit in the country. Known for the iconic Komodo National Park, the island has a lot to offer beyond the park. Hike to remote traditional villages, climb volcanoes, visit pristine beaches, and experience things like no other. Flores Island in Indonesia is […]

25 Best Things to do in Kalimantan + Itinerary

25 Best Things to do in Kalimantan + Itinerary 25 Best Things to do in Kalimantan + Itinerary

A trip to Kalimantan offers some of the best adventures you can have on earth, from trekking through the jungle to swimming with jellyfish, the island has a lot to offer to nature lovers and adrenaline junkies. Even if a good part of the island has been destroyed by palm oil and paper industries, there’s […]

Visiting Mount Lawu, Java’s Sacred Mountain – Day Trip from Solo

Visiting Mount Lawu, Java’s Sacred Mountain – Day Trip from Solo Visiting Mount Lawu, Java's Sacred Mountain - Day Trip from Solo

Gunung Lawu, or Mount Lawu, located near Solo in Central Java, is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Java. Every year, thousands of Hindus come to search for guidance and enlightenment. The temples there date back to the 14th century. Legend has it that after the Majapahit Kingdom fell to Islam and most of […]

Best Things to do in Tentena, Sulawesi – Complete Travel Guide

Best Things to do in Tentena, Sulawesi – Complete Travel Guide Falls, Tentena, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tentena, located in Central Sulawesi between the Togian Islands and Tanah Toraja, is a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature. It’s a tranquil place that sees few tourists. Tentena has a lot to offer and is definitively worth a visit. If you’re there in August, you’ll be able to witness the Danau […]

Lore Lindu National Park: Bada Valley Megaliths in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Lore Lindu National Park: Bada Valley Megaliths in Sulawesi, Indonesia Lore Lindu National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Located deep into a lush jungle in central Sulawesi, Lore Lindu National Park is a must-see if you’re in Indonesia. It is well known for its impressive scenery, diverse wildlife, and most of all, for its 700 years old megaliths, some of which are dated as far as 3000 BC. This UNESCO biosphere reserve sees […]

Visiting Trowulan and the Ruins of the Majapahit Empire

Visiting Trowulan and the Ruins of the Majapahit Empire Trowulan, majapahit empire

Java is famous for its many Hindu ruins, especially for its two UNESCO world heritage sites: Borobudur and Prambanan Temples. But the Hindus left much more behind, East Java is a goldmine for ruins from ancient civilizations. Trowulan is a less known site near Mojokerto, hence not many tourists make the trip there, but it’s […]