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Monday Escape: Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
It's an interesting phenomenon that Bali is considered to be paradise by many people, yet its most popular tourist city has a reputation for being a nightmare as well. Kuta Beach is certainly a bit of both, and as long as you do some research you can get a lot more of the former than the latter, at least for a short visit. Kuta Beach is known [...]
Monday Escape: Ubud, Bali
This week's Monday Escape destination is easily one of the most beautiful places in Asia, but I can't dispute that it's suffering a bit from its own popularity to some degree at the same time. Ubud is one of the few tourist destinations in Bali that isn't on a beach. It's still considered an "artist community" in the hills on the way up the [...]
Exploring the Cities of Indonesia
Jakarta Jakarta is Indonesia's capital and largest city. It is located on the north west coast of the island of Java, and is home to over 9.5 million people. With such a population, it is also the largest city in Southeast Asia. Being such a vast global city, it is hard to put Jakarta into a few words. It was established in the fourth century, [...]
The Museums of Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesian National Museum The Indonesian National Museum is more commonly known as the "Gedung Gajah," meaning "Elephant Building," due to the famous statue of the elephant that stands in front. It is situated in the center of the city, by Merdeka Square. It is a wonderful institution to learn all about Indonesia, as its collections have [...]
Monday Escape: Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Denpasar is the largest city on the Indonesian island of Bali, and it is the gateway for exploring this popular tourist island and its beautiful beaches. It is a bustling, multicultural city teeming with hidden treasures worth checking out even if you came here primarily for those beaches. With a population just under half a million people, [...]
Exploring the Beaches of Indonesia
Dreamland Beach Dreamland Beach is located on the island of Bali, on its Bukit Peninsula. Dreamland Beach is the biggest white sand beach on its peninsula. It is an ideal place for surfers, with its high waves, but not the best for snorkeling. Though relatively developed, it is not as crowded as some of the other beaches in the area. Dreamland [...]



















