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It was in Labuan Bajo, a small port town on the island of Flores and gateway to the Komodo National Park, that our adventure continued. We started with a three-day liveaboard to explore the park along the water. From the first evening, the spectacle was already incredible: at sunset, thousands of bats left the mangroves to take flight. Seeing all these…
Head to Kuta Lombok, a surfer’s paradise. Ever since we started traveling to Indonesia, we kept hearing his name come up. It's impossible not to want to go and see for ourselves if the reputation was deserved. During our stay, we had the opportunity to do two surf sessions, both accompanied by local surf instructors. And here, there is no question of…
Certain stages of a trip are carefully prepared. Others arise from a simple misunderstanding. It all started during a karaoke evening in Bali. Between two songs and a few drinks, an Englishwoman enthusiastically tells us that she has just spent several days in Gili Meno... and that she has even extended her stay three times. For her, there is no doubt: if…
We spent three days on Nusa Penida with a fairly clear program from the start: to meet manta rays and discover two of the most iconic beaches in Bali. From the first half-day, we went out to sea for an outing dedicated to diving with mantas at Manta Point. And there, a truly incredible experience: several enormous manta rays glided around us with almost…
After Sumatra and Java, we spent two weeks in Bali with a simple desire: to slow down, rest a little and prepare for the rest of our trip. We chose to base ourselves in Ubud, an excellent base for exploring the center of the island while enjoying a relatively calm atmosphere. We were lucky enough to be present during the celebrations of Galungan and…
After a few days in Yogyakarta, we took a six-hour train ride to Malang, through the landscapes of Java. Malang was only a short stop, but we had time to see its famous blue houses. Their color is not insignificant: it echoes the local football club, whose supporters have gradually painted the neighborhood to show their support. A simple anecdote but which…
After our adventure in Sumatra, it was time to change islands and head to Java. Direction Yogyakarta, one of the best-known cities in the country, which would offer us a particularly welcome return to civilization... with our first hot shower in a while! The objective of this stage was simple: slow down the pace and enjoy a few quieter days. We started by…
After several weeks spent between heavenly beaches, comfortable hotels and tropical islands, our arrival in Bukit Lawang marked a real change of atmosphere. Located in northern Sumatra, this small village is best known for being one of the gateways to Gunung Leuser National Park, one of only two places in the world where it is still possible to observe…
There are steps that we prepare for months, and others that are almost self-imposed. Bangkok was in the second category. We had a somewhat hesitant week ahead of us, with nothing set in stone, hesitating between heading directly to Indonesia or spending a few more days in the Philippines. And then we realized it was Bangkok Pride time. We always dreamed of…
After several weeks exploring the Philippines, we wanted to discover one last, somewhat unknown island before leaving the country. While doing some research, we came across Camiguin, a small volcanic island accessible by flight from Cebu. Not very touristy, renowned for its waterfalls, its seabed and its green landscapes, it seemed very different from the…
First boat between Cebu and Bohol, then a second to Siquijor, before another twenty minutes of tuk-tuk to reach San Juan, and upon arrival, with the sunset welcoming us to the coast, we already feel that we are going to love this place. Siquijor still remains an island relatively untouched by mass tourism, with a much more authentic and relaxed atmosphere…
Port Barton was clearly not planned in our itinerary. But as is often the case when traveling, plans change. We finally ended up spending five days in this little corner between El Nido and Puerto Princesa, on the island of Palawan. Without a specific program, we quickly adopted chill mode. The only "mission" we had when we arrived was to go and discover…