The initial two days in Indonesia weren’t anything particularly exciting. I had read in the guide books that if you fly into Jakarta, you should just get out right away. We found a bus straight from the airport to a … Continue reading →

While most flee to Indonesia for some hardcore beach time, there are also quite a few volcanos to explore. We were able to break away from the beaches for a few days to trek Bromo and Ijen. We also rented … Continue reading →

Aside from a couple short volcano treks, we had anticipated that the significant portion of our time in Indonesia would be spent on the beach. It was. Indonesia really had a beach for anyone. Whether you were looking for solitude, … Continue reading →

Upon arriving in Pangandaran, all of the fellow backpackers at our hostel suggested we take the Green Valley/Green Canyon tour. We had initially anticipated that tours would be expensive and not worth the money, but they assured us that it … Continue reading →