Indonesia enchanted us 4 years ago, when we were one of the few tourists in Lombok just days after the then devastating earthquake. As soon as the pandemic situation calmed down, I started planning our new trip to Indonesia. Java was on my bucket list for a while so we decided to combine a trip to East Java with vacation in Bali. In this post I will tell you about our East Java trip from Jakarta to Ijen, including a 5-day itinerary. Day by day, I will take you from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Bromo, Ijen and finally Banjuwangi, where we took a ferry to Bali.
5 things about Turkey you didn’t already know
Sitting on the border of Europe and Asia, Turkey has always possessed a unique charm which is hard to find anywhere else in the world. This amalgamation of cultures sees the Eurasian nation stand out as a holiday destination unmatched by any other. It’s little wonder that as many as 41 million people travelled there in the year prior to the pandemic. But while we all know about its beautiful beaches, delicious food and unparalleled blend of old and new, how many of us can say we’re experts on the country? In this short blog, let’s explore 5 things about Turkey you didn’t already know.
Potovanje po Javi – od Jakarte do Ijena
Indonezija naju je očarala že pred 4 leti, ko sva bila na Lomboku zaradi takratnega uničujočega potresa ena izmed redkih turistov. Takoj, ko so se pandemične razmere umirile (za turiste je bila država zaprta vse do letošnje pomladi), sem začela načrtovati najino novo potovanje v Indonezijo. V prvotnem planu je bil nacionalni park Komodo v kombinaciji s počitnicami na Baliju, a sva na koncu namesto Komoda raje izbrala kratko potovanje po Javi. V članku bom opisala, kako je potekala najina avantura od Jakarte do Ijena, oziroma mesteca Banjuwangi, kjer sva pot po Javi zaključila z vkrcanjem na trajekt za Bali.
10 bad things about Bali you should know before you start packing
Bali is the most famous Indonesian island when it comes to tourism. It is full waterfalls, rice paddies, temples and affordable villas with private pools. While popular with backpackers and digital nomads, it is also a desired destination for families and honeymooners. But is Bali really worth the hype? Are there any bad things about Bali you should know before you book your “dream vacation”?
Resort Review: The Anvaya Beach Resort (Bali, Indonesia)
Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, hence thousands of rooms and villas are available for different budget levels. There are only 2 relevant questions you should ask yourself before you book a hotel in Bali. First, where to stay in Bali in terms of logistics, travel plans and personal preferences. And second, how much money you are willing to spend for a perfect vacation. In this post I’ll write a review of the Anvaya Beach Resort, which is located in Kuta.
Električno kolo – res samo za začetnike?
Vprašanje, ali kupiti električno kolo, je danes pogosta dilema, še posebej za začetnike. Pa ne tiste, ki se želijo s kolesom peljati do prvega kafiča, ampak za tiste, ki razmišljate, da bi začeli kolesariti malce bolj aktivno. Zelo vas razumem, saj odgovor ni enostaven. Povezan je s tem, v kakšni formi ste, kaj želite s kolesarjenjem doseči, za koliko časa ga kupujete in koliko denarja ste pripravljeni odšteti. Sama sem lastnica obeh variant, zato bom v članku pojasnila, kakšna je razlika med navadnim in električnim kolesom. Hkrati bom poskusila prikazati razlike med različnimi cenovnimi razredi in vas prepričati, da električno kolo nikakor ni samo za “lenuhe”, kot lahko večkrat slišimo.
Seznam stvari za potovanje – kozmetika in prva pomoč
To, da veliko potujem, že veste. To, da pri oblačilih in kozmetiki na potovanjih ne pretiravam, tudi. A vendar, se mi še vedno kdaj zgodi, da kakšno stvar pozabim doma. Zato sem si že stokrat obljubila, da bom napisala seznam stvari za potovanje, ki ga bom med pakiranjem preprosto odkljukala. Ker to je edini način, da vzameš vse, kar potrebuješ. V tem članku bom spisala seznam stvari za potovanje, ki jih vzamem s sabo v kozmetični torbici, ki je hkrati tudi potovalna lekarna. Zaradi preglednosti bo seznam napisan po sklopih in morda bo tako v pomoč še komu med vami.