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 […]
How to Find the Tiu Kelep Waterfall In Lombok
Nestled in the shadows of Mount Rinjani lies the tiny village of Senaru. Regarded as the gateway for Mount Rinjani, Senaru is a hub for travellers eagerly awaiting their fate on Lombok’s highest mountain. With many disregarding the village as merely a transit stop, we decided to take a closer look around and see what […]