Because it isn’t exactly meant for mass tourism, Komodo National Park remains to be among the country’s most exotic destinations. Costs of a trip going there can be quite steep; hence, so I was beyond thrilled when I was told that spending two days across the park’s islands was included in our itinerary. Our journey Read More
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Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Exhibition in Singapore: Must Visit
After successful runs in New York, Seoul, Paris, and Las Vegas, the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibition lands in Singapore, housed at the Science Center Singapore (SCS). It’s the exhibit’s Southeast Asian debut, so it’s pretty much of a huge deal. Being the fan of the movies that I am, I trooped to SCS in Jurong Read More
Lombok, Indonesia: A Day in the Gili Islands
The Gili Islands in Lombok are gradually getting the crowds that flock Bali, thanks to their proximity between each other. But despite the increased tourism activity, much of it still wouldn’t measure up to Bali’s development—think Bali ten years ago, as one Indonesian friend would put it—and this is why many think it’s charming. I Read More
Yogyakarta, Indonesia: From Sunrise to Sundown
I had always wanted to come to Yogyakarta that I’d already booked myself for next year. However, I came there earlier as planned, thanks to Trip of Wonders, which was organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism. We conquered it from sunrise to sundown, and I fell in love with it immensely that I can’t Read More
Bandung, Indonesia: The Perfect Side Trip from Jakarta
Like I always advise fellow travelers, a day or two in Jakarta would be sufficient—to see its sights, shop in its malls and markets, and savor its food. That said, with popular places like Yogyakarta and Bali hundreds of miles away from the capital, I’m often asked where to go on a side trip from Read More