Jakarta known by many as the Big Durian, is just as divisive as its fruity nickname. Some get a taste of this sprawling megalopolis and vow never to return, put off by the never-ending traffic,…
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If you’re planning a trip to Indonesia, Yogyakarta, the cultural heart of the island of Java is probably going to get a look in. Yogyakarta (pronounced Jogjakarta and called Jogja for short) is a hub…
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Kuching will capture your imagination and embed itself firmly in your heart with its diverse culture, friendly locals and mouthwatering food. It’s home to grand mosques, ornate Chinese temples and impressive colonial buildings. It’s the gateway…
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Bali is a traveller’s paradise. It’s small enough that you can easily visit a few spots on the island during a short trip but big enough to allow you to escape the tourist hoardes. Keen…
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With a sunrise trek up Mount Batur ahead of us, we figure the only way to properly prepare our bodies is to have a few cocktails and spend the afternoon sampling Locavore’s menu. We need…
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Small, boutique hotels are few and far between if you want to stay in Jimbaran town, so The Open House, located a few minutes walk from the beach has carved out a bit of a…
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that all Jimbaran Bay had to offer was seafood on the beach- it is the main reason why people visit. But spare the time to sample some of the offerings…
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Ubud; Bali’s centre of organic eating, yoga, rice paddies, artisans and culture. You’ll find all this, as well as some legendary Balinese warungs that have made it big and now can’t keep the hoardes of…
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Chasing a Plate paid a media rate during its stay at the Alaya and received a complimentary upgrade to an Alaya Room. But we only blog about hotels that we genuinely wish to stay at and for which…
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If you want to glam it up a bit during your stay in Bali, then Seminyak is the place to do it. There are a number of kitschy eateries and fine dining restaurants in Seminyak…
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