Trip of Wonders

Things to do in Bandung for a memorable visit

The highland city of Bandung reminds me of Baguio. But better and more interesting. For the first time traveler, it is such a beautiful city… Read More »Things to do in Bandung for a memorable visit

Two very accessible volcanic craters you can visit in Bandung

Bandung has so much surprises for the traveler and if you want something out of the ordinary, why not visit two volcanic craters? Kawah Putih… Read More »Two very accessible volcanic craters you can visit in Bandung

A savannah safari in East Java

I never thought it is possible to do a safari in Southeast Asia with real Asian big animals, well, other than the one in Calauit… Read More »A savannah safari in East Java

Fear and loathing climbing to the crater of Kawah Ijen

I was catching my breath as the stream of hikers in both directions were passing the narrow but stony path down to where the famous… Read More »Fear and loathing climbing to the crater of Kawah Ijen

Seeing eight of East Java’s volcanoes in one hour

The small plane of Garuda Airlines, an ATR type aircraft, ascended from Blimbingsari Airport in Banyuwangi, East Java, to a beautiful morning with clear skies.… Read More »Seeing eight of East Java’s volcanoes in one hour

Swimming with the fishes and more at Lombok’s Gili Islands

I’ve always wanted to explore the Gili Islands, Bali’s more laid back sister popular for its marine life. The Gilis consists of three islands: Gili… Read More »Swimming with the fishes and more at Lombok’s Gili Islands

A glimpse of Sasak life in Rembitan, Lombok

Lombok is predominantly peopled by the Sasak tribe, numbering around 3 million or around 80% of the population. Although the lumbung, Sasak vernacular architecture for… Read More »A glimpse of Sasak life in Rembitan, Lombok