Just a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport and the island’s party epicentre: Kuta, one might expect Canggu to present a similar picture. However, this hipster town is distinctly calmer and more gentrified offering middle class, bohemian vibes. Originally, Canggu had scenic views of paddy fields and coconut groves but these are rapidly being…
Bali Ngurah Rai is the principal airport for access to Bali that sits on the edge of Kuta, meaning the once small village now serves as an introduction for most visitors to Bali. Kuta has been the centre for Balinese tourism since it started to increase in the late 80’s due to the pristine beaches,…
Yogyakarta, known colloquially as Jogja, is a lively but small city on the Indonesian island of Java with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We arrived via train from hectic Jakarta and as the train trundled towards Yogyakarta, the scenery from the widow changed dramatically. The foliage on each side thickens, looking tropical and jungle-like with…
If you are heading to the Indonesian island of Java (and I highly recommend you do), it’s likely your first stop will be the country’s capital. Jakarta cannot be described as a calm city and visiting this thriving capital is to be thrown into the midst of modern Indonesia. The city’s history, however, is still…
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