Prambanan is a massive Hindu Temple outside of Yogyakarta on Java, Indonesia and is an UNESCO Heritage site. It is seen as one of the most impressive remaining temples from Java’s Hindu culture. If you ever find yourself on Java, Indonesia you should definitely make it to Yogyakarta to see this impressive temple. It is most often paired with a …
Hostels are an inexpensive way of traveling the world and are a great way to meet a community of like-minded people. However, it can be daunting to stay in a hostel for the first time! You’re sleeping in a room of bunk beds with people you don’t know! But fear not! I’ve put together a list of tips for your …
Before going to the Monkey Forest in Ubud I had heard horror stories online and from other travelers of the monkeys being super aggressive and biting tourists. When I found myself in Ubud it was with a healthy dose of fear that I went into the Monkey Forest. It costs 50,000RPI to go in (around 5USD) and you should …
My first full day in the Cameron Highlands was beautiful, serene, and… slightly terrifying. I started the day with the intention of hiking up Brinchang Mountain (also known as Trail 1 in the Cameron Highlands), but I woke up to pouring down rain early in the morning. I decided to not do this challenging hike, since I’d heard that it …
The Petronas Towers are one of the top attractions to go see in Kuala Lumpur. They are stunning, amazing, impressive…. and unfortunately can get kind of crowded. But fear not! I am here to show you the best places to go to get an amazing photo of the Petronas Towers. Now if you want to wake up super early then …
If you are in Yogyakarta (or just Java), seeing Borobudur is a must! Borobudur is the largest Buddhist Temple in the world and is absolutely stunning to go see. However, it is a bit expensive for non-Indonesians so make sure you budget accordingly There is a student discount, so if you have a student card be sure to bring it with …
Java is home to around half of Indonesia’s total population. Despite this, not many tourists visit Java. Many people skip over it to go to Bali for a beach vacation. Because of this there is not a ton of information out there about Java and how to get around. Here are all the different modes of transport I used while …
Singapore is known for its stunning architecture, but the city has done an amazing job of incorporating nature and public parks throughout the city. I love going for runs in the early morning to see the city come alive. So here are some runs (and one hike) that I did when I was in Singapore! SOUTHERN RIDGES HIKE Okay …
Sentosa Island is well known in Singapore for being a beautiful beach island destination and with that reputation comes high prices. However, it does not need to be expensive! Skip Universal Studios and the Aquarium and instead have a relaxing beach day and explore the natural beauty of this island. To get here take either the Circle Line (yellow) or …
So you have decided to go on a backpacking trip to Southeast Asia. You’ve booked your flights and a few nights accommodation and now the last thing you need to do is PACK. The thing that every “minimalist” backpacker asks themselves after buying a tiny bag is “How in the world am I supposed to fit everything in this thing?” …