Have you checked out Lonely Planet’s list of must-visit destinations in 2019? It is no surprise to us that Indonesia is on the list. Indonesia is an incredibly diverse country with hundreds of gorgeous islands, each with a completely unique culture. Most visitors to Indonesia make their way to Bali, but there is so much more to “Indo” than just …
Exploring Komodo: Flores to Lombok Boat Trip with Kids
When planning our two months of travel between Australia and Canada, we knew we wanted to spend a good chunk of that time in Indonesia. We had been to Bali twice and while we loved the cultural and spiritual richness of the island, we wanted to explore more of the many islands that make up Indonesia. We spent almost 4 …
Experiencing the Cultural Capital of Java: The Best Things to do in Yogyakarta
While so many visitors to Indonesia don’t get beyond Bali, the thing I loved the most about our 3+ weeks in Indonesia was experiencing the diversity of the islands. Each region has its own culture, religion and way of life and yet these islands that have only relatively recently been united as one country, are proudly Indonesian. We were visiting …
An Oasis in Yogyakarta: Jogja Village Inn
I love a hotel with personality; a hotel that encapsulates a destination. The Jogja Village Inn in Yogyakarta, Indonesia was the perfect place to spend our last few days in Indonesia. If you are looking for where to stay in Yogyakarta, look no further than Jogja Village Inn. Jogjakarta is the cultural capital of one of the most populous islands …
Back to Bali
Many of you might remember when Paul was unable to join us in Bali last April because of his passport woes (he had less then 6 months on his passport). This time they let him on the plane and we were able to introduce him to an island we fell in love with the first time we visited. Some of …
Bali Hai
When I heard my parents were coming for a visit I’m not sure what I was more excited about: seeing them or the chance to travel. We had hoped to get away for a week in April, but Paul’s work was very busy and he couldn’t get away. My parents coming meant I had travel companions! It didn’t take me …