Continuing from my last post, I'll talk about Sanur and Canggu, two other areas in Bali that I visited. SANUR I stayed Sanur for a couple of nights. It was perfectly fine but didn't make much of an impression on me. The town was full of couples and families, and I saw only a handful … Continue reading Bali: Sanur and Canggu
Bali: Seminyak and Ubud
I visited four areas in Bali during a week and a half. I'll focus on Seminyak and Ubud in this post and will talk about Sanur and Canggu in my next one. SEMINYAK AND NUSA PENIDA Before visiting Bali, I was most familiar with Kuta, one of the more famous/notorious areas. It's known for its … Continue reading Bali: Seminyak and Ubud
Bromo and Ijen
I visited two volcanoes on eastern side of Java. The first was Mount Bromo, which was about a 1.5-hour drive from Probolinggo, the town where I stayed. My homestay in Probolinggo arranged transport to Mount Bromo, which required a 2 AM wakeup call to watch sunrise. My Dutch roommate and I must have been excited … Continue reading Bromo and Ijen
Jakarta and Yogyakarta
Before I came to Indonesia, other travelers recommended that I spend just one night in Jakarta or skip it altogether. I brushed off these recommendations, thinking Jakarta must have had some appeal due to its status as the capital city. I don't know why I thought I knew better; I should have listened to everyone … Continue reading Jakarta and Yogyakarta
Malaysia recap
Malaysia exceeded my expectations. The country has a diverse population, a wide range of sights, and great food. I arrived in Malaysia on June 25 and left on July 26. Below is a summary of the locations, accommodations, transport, and tours from my time in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur (June 25 to 29, July 9 to … Continue reading Malaysia recap
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