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Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Surfing the Kuta waves and chilling

After three days of early rising, the last day should be spent chilling. If you’re feeling adventurous, check out my Days 1 to 3 blog – because Day 4 is all about surfing the waves and relaxing   Table of Read more…


Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Mt Batur sunrise trek and Uluwatu Temple

For folks who follow my blog, you’ll know I always try to do one hike per trip per location. Well, Bali’s no different. I’ll admit, this was my very first sunrise hike though – so I was woefully unprepared. Hence, Read more…


Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Nusa Penida tour

For our second day, we were eager to see the pristine and IG-worthy beaches of Nusa Penida. We were extremely lucky to be honest… Indonesia is a calamity magnet, largely due to the fact that it sits on the Pacific Read more…


Guide to Bali for first-time DIY tourists

Bali – the land of beautiful Instagram photos! I kid you not, everything here is picturesque and meant to be photographed. It’s simply beautiful. But of course, for you to enjoy your trip fully – you’ll want to make sure Read more…


Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Ubud and Seminyak tour

For our first day in Bali, we wanted to explore the beautiful Ubud – well-known for its temples as well as its rice terraces (although nothing beats Banawe Rice Terraces!). We took the Cebu Pacific flight, which landed in Bali Read more…


Everything you need to know about Yogyakarta (as a DIY tourist!)

Why go to Yogyakarta? Easy! Borobodur looks looks amazing, the location was just right (I was working in Kuala Lumpur, and my friends were working in Jakarta at the time), but also because it didn’t need bikini bodies (sorry Bali) Read more…


What to see and do when in Yogyakarta (Borobodur ++ off-the-beaten track spots)

Yogyakarta – my rush travel for 2016. Literally booked my air ticket and hotel 2 days before the flight, this was the trip that pushed through by sheer willpower alone, aided and abetted by my crazy yet awesome travel buddies Read more…