This guest post about Komodo National Park post is by Charlie: Bali, the Gili Islands, Lombok … When you think of Indonesia these destinations probably pop straight into your head. And why not? With their beautiful beaches, paradisiacal infinity pools and lush green rice paddies its clear to see why they are at the top […]
Gili Air or Gili T, Which is Better?
If it was afternoon and the sun was high in the sky there was just one place where you could be sure to find me on Gili Air. I was probably floating in an inner tube, playing in the pool, being a kid again, and catching up with a few friends whom I had met on […]
Mount Bromo in Java Without a Tour
Mount Bromo is probably Indonesia’s most famous volcano. It sits at the Eastern end of Java between Surabaya and Yogyakarta and is quite often lumped in as part of a tour heading out of one of those two cities. This typically involves taking a private van with a few other tourists and staying in accommodation […]
Learn to surf in Bali: The Best Spots for Beginners!
The following post is written by Gaby, BMTM’s resident surf expert: When you think of Bali do you think exquisite, crystal clear blue waters that merge perfectly onto pristine, white sandy beaches drifting endlessly along tropical coastlines? If you mention the name Indonesia anywhere in the world, you will more than likely excitedly be told […]
How to Get SIM Cards in Southeast Asia
In a comment on a recent post, I was asked to write about traveling with an unlocked iPhone (or any smart phone, really), obtaining SIM cards abroad, and how the whole process takes place. Kellie, I’m glad you asked. I have been traveling for over 5 years now with an unlocked iPhone, always buying a prepaid […]