Everything Canggu: Bali’s Surfing Paradise
Canggu, or the ‘Gu as it is sometimes affectionately known, has, over the last few years, been transformed from a sleepy fishing village into one of the most ...
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Hotel with Heart: Pesona Beach Resort, Gili Trawangan
With its bohemian decor, seaside location, delicious Indian restaurant, lounge area, pool, spa, eco-friendly ethos, and onsite dive center, Pesona Beach Resort...
Touring Around Lake Poso, Indonesia on a Bike
This story was written by guest blogger, Marco Ferrarese. Note from Chantae: You're welcome for not making this full size“This is also pig,” the man sa...
On Daily Offerings and Walking the Stairs of Lempuyang Temple
Ketut’s hands worked quickly in the quietness of the morning. She has already washed and swept the front of the shop where she will be placing one part of her c...
All the Lies I Told my Sister in Bali, Indonesia
Anyone who has a sibling knows the complexity of sibling relationships.Anyone who has heard my little sister recount childhood stories probably assumes that...
Motorcycling to Maubisse, East Timor
My friends and I sat on chairs lined up on one side of the living room at an elder's house in Maubisse, East Timor.“I call this drink sock juice. Because it...
When a Trip Goes Wrong: Fear and Infection in Timor Leste
I touched my swollen ankle. The skin was hot, scaly, and red around the site of a mosquito bite. I chalked it up to a sprain and laced up my shoes. I texted a p...
Bali Travel Tips: Things You Need to Know Before You Go
With four million tourists pouring into Bali every year, the Island of the Gods is no longer the secret getaway it once was. Longtime visitors often talk of how...
Adventuring Around East Timor | Timor-Leste Travel Guide
Why visit?
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Safety and health concerns in Timor Leste
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Adara, Atauro Island: Timor-Leste’s Coral (and Pig) Paradise
“Are you sure this is a good idea?” My friend asked.“They’re supposed to be smarter than dogs. She’s domesticated,” I replied.The pig looked up at my ou...