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Dini

Dini, born and raised in Indonesia, is an adventurous soul who values authentic experiences over mainstream attractions. She believes the best kind of travel is the one that connects you with people and their stories.

Gili Air Guide: Things to Do, Beaches & How to Get There

Gili Air is one of the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok. It is calmer than Gili ...
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Mount Sibayak Hike: Routes, Difficulty & Guide Tips

If you’re staying in Berastagi or traveling between Medan and Lake Toba, Mount Sibayak is one of the easiest volcano ...
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Best Things to Do in Malang: City Guide and Day Trips

Most travelers come to Malang with Mount Bromo already booked. They check in for one night, make a quick stop ...
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Bandung Guide: Best Things to Do, Routes and Practical Tips

Bandung is not the kind of Java stop I would force into every itinerary. If you only have a short ...
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Mount Merapi Hike: Can You Still Climb the Volcano? 

You may have seen recent posts claiming that Mount Merapi hiking is open again. Local guides are advertising climbs from ...
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Kawah Ijen Guide: Can You Still See the Blue Fire?

Kawah Ijen, also known as Ijen Crater, is one of the most unusual volcanic landscapes in East Java. It’s often ...
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Wonosari Tea Plantation, Malang: Complete Travel Guide

Are you looking for a tea plantation in Malang where you can enjoy cooler mountain air and see a different ...
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Temples in Malang: Singosari, Jago, Kidal & More

Malang is best known as a base for Bromo, Tumpak Sewu and the colorful villages, but the area also has ...
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Gili Meno Guide: What to Do, Snorkeling Spots and Travel Tips

Gili Meno is the quietest of the three Gili Islands, sitting just off the northwest coast of Lombok. Compared with ...
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Ende Village, Lombok: A Quieter Sasak Village Near Kuta

Ende Village is one of the traditional Sasak villages you can visit in South Lombok. It sits not far from ...
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