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Bali has distinctive culture which can leave you in awe once you visit the place. Amongst all attraction in Bali, temple is one must-visited places to go. There are several Hindu temples in Bali used for praying as well as tourism. People visit temples not only to pray but also admire and appreciate various points such as the architecture and the history behind. Visiting a temple during your holiday in Bali can be a therapeutic activity to do. It can bring you more peace and serenity because most temples are nestled in the middle of nature or nearby beaches.

Must visit temples in Bali

In Balinese, temple is called Pura. Beautiful and unique temples are what you can visit leisurely. However, make sure to follow the rules before entering the temples. There are certain rules you must oblige such as the kind of clothing you should wear and how to act inside the temple especially around praying area. This is how you show your respect. So here are several temples you should visit while you are in Bali:

• Pura Gunung Kawi – This temple is nestled in ravine between rice fields. This is also famous as Valley of the Kings. There are shrines featured into the stone honoring kings and queens flanking the river by the cliff. It is believed that the water flows from the river is holy. This looks more like tomb of the royalty honored where they had been cremated according to Balinese custom. The peaceful environment surrounding this place will allow you to relax and ease your mind.
• Goa Gajah – The name related to the Elephant River nearby the temple. There is no direct link to elephant whatsoever. However, this is one of the most temples in Bali that most visitors choose to visit. The temple is located inside the cave.  In the interior of the cave, there is a statue of the Hindu god Ganesha. There is also worship area devoted to Shiva. The entrance of the cave is surrounded by carved rocks which makes it look more unique and attractive.
• Pura Tanah Lot – This one is a must to visit. The temple stands on a rock within some distance from the shore. You can visit the temple during low tide. Or, you can also admire the temple from afar. It is considered as one of Bali’s most important temples. It had been through restoration effort in 1990s.
• Pura Luhur Uluwatu – this is not ordinary temple because one of six major Balinese temples. This is also a site where Kecak performance held. This is where you can watch the performance of masked actors and fire dancers reenacting the Ramayana. The temple stands on a cliff at 200 feet above the sea level. When you visit the temple, you can see the full view of stunning ocean. You will experience the feel of the waves crashing the base of the cliffs below. Visit this temple to enjoy sunset then at night, you can watch the Kecak performance.

Bali has distinctive culture which can leave you in awe once you visit the place. Amongst all attraction in Bali, temple is one must-visited places to go. There are several Hindu temples in Bali used for praying as well as tourism. People visit temples not only to pray but also admire and appreciate various points such as the architecture and the history behind. Visiting a temple during your holiday in Bali can be a therapeutic activity to do. It can bring you more peace and serenity because most temples are nestled in the middle of nature or nearby beaches.

Must visit temples in Bali

In Balinese, temple is called Pura. Beautiful and unique temples are what you can visit leisurely. However, make sure to follow the rules before entering the temples. There are certain rules you must oblige such as the kind of clothing you should wear and how to act inside the temple especially around praying area. This is how you show your respect. So here are several temples you should visit while you are in Bali:

Pura Gunung Kawi – This temple is nestled in ravine between rice fields. This is also famous as Valley of the Kings. There are shrines featured into the stone honoring kings and queens flanking the river by the cliff. It is believed that the water flows from the river is holy. This looks more like tomb of the royalty honored where they had been cremated according to Balinese custom. The peaceful environment surrounding this place will allow you to relax and ease your mind.

Goa Gajah – The name related to the Elephant River nearby the temple. There is no direct link to elephant whatsoever. However, this is one of the most temples in Bali that most visitors choose to visit. The temple is located inside the cave.  In the interior of the cave, there is a statue of the Hindu god Ganesha. There is also worship area devoted to Shiva. The entrance of the cave is surrounded by carved rocks which makes it look more unique and attractive.

Pura Tanah Lot – This one is a must to visit. The temple stands on a rock within some distance from the shore. You can visit the temple during low tide. Or, you can also admire the temple from afar. It is considered as one of Bali’s most important temples. It had been through restoration effort in 1990s.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu – this is not ordinary temple because one of six major Balinese temples. This is also a site where Kecak performance held. This is where you can watch the performance of masked actors and fire dancers reenacting the Ramayana. The temple stands on a cliff at 200 feet above the sea level. When you visit the temple, you can see the full view of stunning ocean. You will experience the feel of the waves crashing the base of the cliffs below. Visit this temple to enjoy sunset then at night, you can watch the Kecak performance.

 

 Have you ever heard about green travelling? Well, apparently many travelers still mistake green travelling with camping somewhere deep in the forest, tucked away in a tent or hammock. But that’s not the real green travel. You can do green travelling anywhere—because it’s actually an act of awareness, not that kind of travel tied to particular destination. Sometimes green travel goes by sustainable travel or ecotourism. It’s a sort of principal you can practice practically whenever you go—including on Komodo sailing trip. Especially on a sailing trip to this protected park.

Why You Need to Practice Green Travelling on Komodo

Now there are a dozen of reasons why you need to practice green travelling when you go to Komodo. First, Komodo National Park is protected by the country and also fell under the protection of UNESCO World Heritage—and they have a lot of regulations to keep the place habitable for Komodo and other wild animal. At anytime the National Park shows decrease in quality, it can lost its UNESCO status. Second, Komodo National Park is the last home for the last species of Varanus komodoensis—the Komodo Dragons—in earth. And the water around Komodo sit perfectly in the middle of coral triangle; where rich nutrients water supports blooming marine life, healthy vibrant corals, and even rare marine animals—like the tiny pigmy seahorses, hammerhead sharks, torpedo rays, and many more.

Third, it’s the super pristine beaches and raw savannah that made us fell in love with Komodo in the first place! It’s not fun to find our precious Komodo to be covered up in pile of traveler trash in years later. If you call yourself a nature-lover, you shared the responsibility for protecting our delicate and beautiful nature—because that’s what the earth left us to enjoy.

What Can You Do to Practice Green Travelling in Komodo

So how we can protect the delicate Komodo National Park during our Komodo sailing trip? 

Bring Reusable Bottle Anywhere

Indonesia is not a country with drinkable tap water. Most of the locals either buy a gallon of drinkable water or purchase the bottled one in nearest store for a quick drink. Don’t follow the custom. Reduce the plastic waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Also, forget the straws.

Your Shopping Bag Should Always Be With You

Well basically, you won’t shop anything on a Komodo sailing trip (you are floating in the sea, anyways). However, there might be time for unexpected souvenir shops in one of the island—and that’s when your shopping bag comes in handy. 

Pack Trash Bags, too.

Trash bag is very essential for containing your own trash when you are chilling in any Komodo’s beaches—or basically any place in Komodo. If possible, you are also highly encouraged to collect trashes you found in the in the beaches or the hills.

Light Packing

Do you know that vehicles use more rules to carry heavier loads? Subsequently, they emit more green house gasses which contributes to atmosphere pollution.

Take PADI Peak Performance Bouyocancy Course

—or ask your dive master for quick tips. It’s a very important thing to remember if diving is included in your Komodo sailing trip itinerary. Because you know, fins movement are known to have damaging impact to fragile coral reefs. So always be cautious with your movement under the water. We don’t want to be the one to break Komodo’s loveable reefs, do we?

Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen

It’s time to realise that our every product is going to be washed straight to the sea. And as a diver, one of the product that have direct impact to the sea is the sunscreen. Yes, you heard it right. A lot of sunscreen use oxybenzone and octinoxate chemical that are responsible for bleaching the corals. When you dive or snorkel, your sunscreen can slide off your skin right away, land into the corals, and build up throughout the years. Be sure to pack reef-safe sunscreen!

And as always, do not take anything, do not leave anything, and enjoy your green Komodo sailing trip!

Is solo traveling is one of the things you’re dying to check off the list this year? It is perhaps one of your new year resolutions? Perhaps you just need that tiny little push to get you to moving and book that plane ticket already.

Solo traveling is not merely some romanticization

“Discovering yourself” is one of the most-used taglines following the solo travel sentiment. And while it does sound too much like romanticization, there is some truth to it. Of course, solo travel will not magically change you. Especially not one solo travel. What you experience will depend so much on how you spend your time solo traveling.

Do you get out of your way to meet new people during the time you decided to go solo traveling? Why do you need to meet new people when one of the purposes of solo travel is to travel alone?

Traveling by yourself does not mean that you isolate yourself.

Unless it is one of the purposes of your solo travel, then meeting new people—the locals and fellow travelers—is a huge part of the solo travel experience. And going by yourself opens up that window of a desire to connect. I don’t go out of my way to get to know people when I’m at home. Not even when I know I need some company.

But traveling to a new place certainly has a different effect on me.

Solo traveling is not for everyone?

If you’re someone who finds yourself craving the company of others most of the time, it may seem very difficult to get into the mindset of wanting a solo journey. And that is well understood.

But if you’re already researching solo traveling—and you’re reading this—chances are, you’re about to be ready to go down the road of solo traveling.

It all comes down to taking the first step

Starting is the hardest thing. A lot of people said that there is no way that they will do solo traveling. Unless you have special needs that make it very difficult for you to do pretty much everything on your own, then you should try it.

You don’t have to go to a whole new country altogether. If you’re super curious about solo traveling—spend the weekend wholly by yourself in the next town reachable by public transportation. Plan simple activities you know you’ll enjoy on your own.

Visit a park or a museum. Did you get to enjoy it? See if you’re ready to take the next step.

Solo traveling is a way to depend on yourself better

Even though you’re living on your own for a long time, there is still the comfort of home. Of familiarity. Of things you’ve already gotten used to for quite a long time. Much of it had faded into the background. Falling into the mundane backdrop of “everyday life”. But traveling, for most people, will bring them out of their comfort zone.

It puts the mind in a state of much-needed stress in receiving that feeling of novelty.

It is a way to get to know yourself better.

They did say that you don’t know someone until you travel with them. And I think that similar things can be said about our own selves.

Indonesia is one of countries situated in Southeast Asia. There are many places you can go to for travelling. Started from nature-based tourist attractions to high-technology ones, you can find everything you want from satisfying vacation. However, Indonesia also own magical places which deserve a visit. This exotic country has been one of the most popular travel destinations in Asia. Of course, Bali is the most famous travel destination but there is more than that to explore. There are other places you can find special and magical to visit. Not only tourist attraction, Indonesia is also famous for friendly citizens who always welcome travelers coming from different places in the world.

Magical places in Indonesia you can choose for your next travel plan

Choosing travel destination can be confusing sometime. There are already popular places in the world you can explore. However, choosing one amongst hundreds can be exhausting. To help you decide your next travel destination, here are some travel destinations in Indonesia which can make you feel like floating in magical place:

Kampung Lolai, South Sulawesi.

This is where you can find The Kingdom of Toraja. Lots of people find Toraja culture and rituals bizarre. However, you cannot only focus on the cultural aspects. It is unique but Toraja also offers wonderful nature. You can visit Kampung Lolai to prove it yourself. This kingdom stand at 1,300 meters above the sea. Thus, you can also enjoy the floating clouds when visiting this place. The best time to experience the magical clouds is at 5 am local time.

Munduk Moding Plantation, Bali.

Of course, Bali should be on the list. This is one of the most iconic travel destinations in Indonesia after all. This is where you can experience waking up in the morning and is welcome by a spectacular pool floating in a sea of clouds. This 18-meter-long pool is already popular in Bali. Lots of travelers and tourist are eager to experience swimming as if they are floating on the cloud itself.

Bukit Banyon, East Java.

The next magical place in Indonesia is Bukit Banyon where you can enjoy spectacular view framed with cotton candy clouds. The place stands at 1,175 meters above the sea. The best time to enjoy the view of floating clouds is during sunrise. You can even stay and until 8 am and the view will still magnificent to see. However, the view during sunset is not less beautiful. You can enjoy the orange gleam in the horizon.

Bukit Panguk Kediwung, Yogyakarta.

This is one of the chars of Yogyakarta that you can’t resist. Travelling to this place, you will be able to experience riding Pegasus-drawn carriage in the skies. In this place, there is high platform where you can enjoy the view while riding Pegasus-drawn carriage. What you can see from above includes flowing river, green forest, and of course the towering hills. This is the best place to relax your mind while floating on fluffy cotton candy clouds.

 

 

 

Spending a week to sail around Komodo, Flores, Indonesia, is probably one of the most noteworthy ecological niche on the country. In the land that’s still so pure from mass development, sailing trip in Komodo offer a back-to-basic kind of holiday, where you would have all the tropical fun—sun bathing, beaches, endless sea, etc—and still be exposed to the raw nature. Komodo boat is the perfect vessel for everything to happen. On board this boat, you gonna have a perfect blend of adventure and pleasure kind of holiday trip.

Reconnection to Mother Nature in Deserted Island

Island hopping is the main feature of every trip with Komodo boat. On each island, you gotta find different things that won’t be found in other islands around. Some of the islands (read: Komodo and Rinca) houses the endemic Komodo dragons—the only colony of dragons left on earth. Some are home of coral reefs, baby sharks, and pelagic. One of them, specifically called Kalong island, is inhabited solely by giant fruit bats who burst and fly simultaneously when the dusk comes. Only Komodo boat can take you to these unique island and enjoy what they have to offer!

Secluded Gateway in Heavenly Beaches

On Komodo National Park tour you gotta find yourself more than a dozen of white pristine beaches that’s completely devoid from human’s footprints. A lot of them are even still hidden from the common crowds. There are plenty arounds and you can choose your own to get dropped off. Psst, among them are the phenomenal Pink beach, one of the rarest beach in the world.

Mind you, these virgin beaches don’t have lines of umbrella beaches and food stalls ready to greet you on the shore. So, bring on some snacks and drinks, sit in the sand, and enjoy your time watching the clear sea water brushing against streak white sands. Nothing can be more relaxing and fulfilling than this.

Fresh Seafood Galore

Having a trip with Komodo boat means there are lost of fresh seafoods ready to be served on the table! If you have long craved for good quality seafood, this gonna be the right time to fill your belly. Sometimes, they are caught just before dinnertime and grilled right before you!

Elated in Wondrous Viewpoint

There’s one elated feeling that can’t really be elaborated in words. The sense of being elevated, seeing dozens of islets and the vast blue sea enveloping the earth… that in a way feels liberating and exciting in the same time. And that breathtaking panoramic scene that would drops anyone’s jaw! Komodo has a number of astonishing viewpoint; Padar Island lookout and Gili Lawa hills are among the favourites.

A Floating Feeling During the Komodo Boat Sailing Trip

One of the simplest thing to soothe your soul during the trip is the sense of floating in the vast sea, in the middle of raw earth, without any worldly burden to think of. To let the wind blows away any anxiety; to let your should be carried away by Komodo’s lovely landscape.

Are you ready to drop everything on the shore and jump into the sailing trip?

Travelling during holiday season can be a pain in the neck. People travel with short tempers dealing with long lines and busy traffic.

The stress of travelling during holiday season cannot be taken lightly. It seems impossible to have hassle-free travel during holiday. Even seating peacefully in nice seat during your flight seems far from true.

However, there is always thing you can do to make your travelling over holiday more bearable. Of course, travelling peacefully through the entire time of your trip sounds impossible. However, you can at least reduce the level of hassle that can make you more stress in every second of your trip.

Tips to have less hassle travelling over holiday

For those who travel often must have tips and trick to travel comfortably in every situation whether it is holiday or low season. If you are one of those who often suffer from the stress of travelling over holiday, might as well considering these tips for your own sanity:

• Be flexible about travel dates and time will be very helpful for you to avoid stressful travel. This way, you can avoid holiday crowds. If you choose travel dates as everybody does, you will get stuck in a long line, cramped planes, and short-tempered people. It is wise to find out about the peak of travel days are for a particular holiday so that you arrange your schedule better. Thus, you will be able to have less hassle travel over holiday.
• There are more potential problems that may arise during holidays. Common problems include traffic jams, packed parking lots, long lines in the security check, etc. therefore, it is highly advised to show up at the airport at least 30 minutes more to your normal pre-flight routine. If you usually arrive at the airport 90 minutes before the flight, you might as well arrive 120 minutes earlier.
• Travelling with wrapped gifts during holidays is not a smart move. There is possibility of something goes wrong when TSA agents check on your luggage and find something suspicious. Your wrapped gifts will be ripped off. To take a closer look on its content. There are many options you can choose for efficient gifts. You can buy gifts online and have them shipped to your destination. Or, you can wrap the gifts later when you arrive at your destination. Or, you can also put the items on gift bags for easier checking process. Knowing your carefully wrapped gifts being ripped off will only increase your stress. Thus, you need to choose better option.
• It is highly advised not to have food intake excessively before travelling over holidays. There is possibility to get sick if you over-indulge yourself. Suffering from hangover while crammed into economy seat is not a pleasant thing you want to experience during travel over holiday. It is also wise to not drink alcohol before your flight. However, make sure to pack healthy and light snack to keep you energised and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Parachute hammock is identically with the camping activities whether at outdoors or behind your house. If in case you will be out there with your hammock for some times, it will be better for you to read this post that will give you some tips and hacks you can do while hammocking.

I know that sleeping under the stars will really be the great experience. That will be the calmness night while you are going to get into wonderful dreams. But, sometime everything won’t be as what we have been planned and expected.

So that, make yourself ready and know some of these 6 parachute hammock hacks to make your outdoors adventure still comfortable and safe.

1. Avoid the rain through your hammock straps

Sleeping on the rain may sounds romantic, but not when you are in a camping. That can be your own natural enemy. Yes, I am saying it too much, but you’ve got what I meant to be right?

Even if you have been put a tent or the tarp above your hammock, waters can still get into your parachute hammock through the straps at the two ends of your hammock. To avoid this, you can brings the extra ropes or fabrics and tie them on both ends.

Doing that will get the waters flow to another direction that away of your hammock.

2. Get extra socks

Sleeping in a sweaty, stinky and even the wet socks after hours of walking to the camping site can be really a nightmare. Especially when you have to close the most parts of your parachute hammock by zipping it up. That will really the smells you wouldn’t want.

So that, when you are packing at home, make sure that you are also bring the extra socks to make your sleep more comfortable and even healthy since the wet socks may will get you fever in a cold night.

3. Sleep on the diagonal

It is natural for most of us when we are going to lay in parachute hammock, as if we are automatically should sleep in straight position just like the same position with the hammock itself.

But, you can also sleep diagonally to get more balanced position and won’t get your body pitched in and squeezed. It will be much comfortable as well if you can try it.

4. Don’t hang your hammock very tightly

One of the hammock’s shape that is often recommended is the slight curve just like the banana shaped. Setting up your hammock tightly will make it worst and can’t be used for long. Doing that will also damage the trees since the as the stand, they can get more pressure from the ropes or straps.

5. Get away of the lakes, rivers, etc in summer

Summer is surely one of the best time to experience using the parachute hammock out there. But, you may needs to be aware with where you are going to camp. Mostly, at the streams, lakes, rivers and such same places in a warmer season, there will be more insects.

So that, getting away from such spots will be better not to get bitten by the insects that we don’t know whether or not they have insecticide.

6. Always use the tree straps, at least for now

If the straps are affordable enough for you than the ropes for your parachute hammock’s suspension system, then you’d better use them. Ropes are not really the tree-friendly item since the trees will hold up all the pressures from all the weights inside the hammock.

You should also think about not to set your hammock up on the young trees or even the dead ones.