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Sekumpul Waterfall – Bali’s Best Waterfall?

August 17, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Is Sekumpul Waterfall (Air Tejun Sekumpul) the best of all waterfalls in Bali? I think and believe so. It’s not just the best but, perhaps, the most dramatic of all, too! And for sure, it is the tallest cascade in the whole island! The mid and northern part of Bali

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Rumah Pohon Treehouse in Nusa Penida is Your Tiny Dream House

August 3, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Rumah Pohon Treehouse in Nusa Penida is your tiny dream house. It is your dream dollhouse, perhaps, when you were younger. And it’s not just your house on top of a tree, but it is also your viewpoint to a few islands below. You would nevah find a treehouse

Golden Hour in Bali Sunset Hotel Hostel Villa

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Uluwatu Sunset Point – Where You Should Watch the Sundown in Bali

July 12, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

At Uluwatu Sunset Point, everything turns golden at sundown. It is, for me, the best place to watch the sunset in Bali. The sun is directly facing the cliff – and what/where a better way to end the day than here? Ok, there are many sunset spots in Uluwatu for

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Tirta Empul Temple – Bali’s Sacred Spring Pool

July 2, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Tirta Empul Temple in Bali (just a few minutes outside Ubud) is the island’s most sacred temple for the Hindus. Everyone is welcome to visit the temple as long as you are dressed properly. That means, no exposed flesh (arms and legs). A sarong at the entrance can be borrowed

Elephant Cave Temple Monster stone statue

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Elephant Cave Temple – Where Elephants Are Nowhere to be Found

June 25, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

At Elephant Cave Temple, the elephants are nowhere to be found. Nada. Zero. Nil. This is a sacred place for Hindus in Bali and it is rich in cultural and archaeological importance. Not far from central Ubud, the temple is just a few minutes away via a scooter. It’s also

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Walking Tour in Jakarta – Things to Do and See

June 12, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A walking tour in Jakarta is possible – as long as you have the stamina to walk around, of course! And when I say walk, I’m talking about 4-6 hours of movement from one place to another. But such length of time depends on the pace you’d like to take.

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Analana Park – Where the Weird Things Are

June 6, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

At Analana Park – it’s where the weird things are. I mean, they look weird to me. And scary, too! Nope, they’re not of small size but of giant size! Goodness, what if they were real or would suddenly move? I would never have the chance to run nor the

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Swinging Up in Ubud, Bali

May 14, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Ubud Swing – Try it once in your lifetime? Nah. You know you can’t leave Bali without getting on one of the swings everywhere on the island. They’re literally scattered everywhere. If you see coconuts and rice fields in one place, there’s a big chance that there are a few

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My Adventurous Trek to Mt Batur Volcano to Watch the Sunrise

March 26, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

My adventurous trek to Mt Batur volcano to watch the sunrise was all worth it! “Sunrise trek to Mount Batur? Why not? Ok, sign me in!” Those were the words I uttered when a tour agent asked if I’d be interested. Of course, I paid the tour right away without

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Borobudur Sunrise – in a State of Peace Surrounded by Hundreds of Buddha Statues

March 16, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Borobudur sunrise is a must-see for those who love watching the golden hour in the morning. At the world’s largest Buddhist Temple, visitors from afar congregate to witness one of nature’s truly amazing spectacles – the sunrise! Why go at sunrise in Borobudur? Because nothing is more breathtaking than watching

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Prambanan Temple – Is This the World’s Most Beautiful Hindu Temple?

March 8, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Is Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) the world’s most graceful and most beautiful Hindu Temple? That’s the tagline that you see and read in tourism brochures in Yogyakarta, but without a question mark. Is it really? Ok, I’ve been to India where there’s a huge Hindu population and I visited

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Borobudur Temple – The World’s Largest Buddhist Temple

February 15, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Borobudur Temple is the world’s largest Buddhist Temple. Judging from its massive size, artistry, handiwork, and significance, this temple deserves a UNESCO World Heritage Site status. How to get to Borobudur Take a tour – that’s what I did. The van driver picked me up at 4:00 in the morning