Sapa is located about 9.5 hours away from Hanoi and is a popular trekking base in Vietnam. It overlooks the terraced rice fields of the Muong Hoa Valley, and the breathtaking view below is what you will see everyday throughout your journey. However, what left an impactful impression on me was not only the landscape, but …
Steps to buying a car in New Zealand for your working holiday
First and foremost, have you included the cost of buying a car in your budget for your New Zealand working holiday? Make sure you include the initial cost of the car, the cost of maintenance and also petrol. Once you are ready to purchase a car, continue reading to identify how you can buy a …
Which mobile operator should I use in New Zealand?
Don’t you agree that in this digital age, it is SUPER important to find the mobile operator that has the best connectivity and coverage for the best experience? Hopefully my experience here would be able to help you get a better idea on which mobile operator to use in New Zealand! First things first, upon …
How to budget for your New Zealand working holiday?
Budget planning for NZ working holiday
Top 5 Must Do Things in East Java
Indonesia is known for its beautiful nature, from its volcanic landscapes to sunny beaches. If you’re still wondering whether Indonesia is a place worth travelling to, hesitate no further as you read on about what I have to say about East Java. It is a place I would recommend to any adrenaline junkie or nature …
Get wet under Madakaripura Waterfall
Located not too far from Mount Bromo in the Lombang district, Madakaripura Waterfall is about a three hours’ drive from the capital of East Java, Surabaya. This spectacular waterfall is well hidden at the end of a deep valley of the Tengger mountain range and is definitely worth the visit! The hike: It was our last …
To the smoking crater of Mount Bromo!
Mount Bromo, is an active volcano and part of the Tengger mountain range, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 meters, it is not the highest peak of the mountain range, but definitely the best known among its brothers! A must-visit when you’re here in Surabaya~ The hike: Right after catching the sunrise from the peak …
Stargazing at Mount Bromo, Surabaya
If you’re here at Mount Bromo for the sunrise, don’t forget to include stargazing too. Stargazing is made possible at Mount Bromo because of the low light in this area. It is possible to even see the Milky Way if the sky is clear enough, so if you love for a beautiful start to your …
Conquering Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall (also known as Coban Sewu) is arguably Indonesia’s best waterfall. It is by far one of the most impressive waterfalls I’ve seen and I absolutely adore the hike downwards because of how “natural” it was. It gave me a good chance to put my balancing skills to the test. The hike: We …
A day at Mount Ijen, East Java
A day at Mt Ijen