Backpacking in Indonesia: Costs, Tips and Places to See
This post was originally published in May 2015 and updated in February 2019 after my big trip to Bali (and nearby islands) in 2018 With …
Indonesia
Things to Do in Jakarta: Two Days in Indonesia’s Capital
When I told people I was going to go out of my way to spend two days in Jakarta the general reaction was…why? It isn’t the …
14 of the Best Beaches in Southeast Asia
This post was first published in 2015, but I’ve been to a lot more Southeast Asia beaches since then so it needed an update! Are …
The 15 Best Natural Wonders in Southeast Asia
As my time in Southeast Asia draws to a close, I’m starting to think about all of the awesome places I’ve been. I love cities, …
Komodo National Park Tour: More Than Just Dragons!
Everyone has heard of the Komodo dragon – the largest lizard in the world and part-time human eater who stalks the barren islands off Flores, …
Exploring the 17 Islands Marine Park in Riung, Flores
The 17 Islands Marine Park in Riung would be really popular if it wasn’t so hard to get to, which means if you brave the terrible …
The Rat Factor: What is the Cleanest Country in Southeast Asia?
Everyone says not to judge books by their covers, but if you’re lazily looking for a quick way to review them then there really is …
Rote Island, Indonesia: A Gem Hidden from the Tourist Trail
“Bule, bule, hello, bule!!” screamed young and old as I passed through their tiny village. Bule means foreigner – I’m not sure if they were really …
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My name is Jon, I like to travel and I have no imagination when it comes to naming websites. I've been travelling the world for two and a half years -- before that I was an English teacher in Asia. I've travelled overland from Mexico to Patagonia, explored most of Southeast Asia and recently spent a few months wandering around northern India. Want to know more? Read a creepy split personality interview here.