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Island Time on Lombok and Bali

After we cooked ourselves a Christmas breakfast feast in our hostel, we finally got around to composing our thoughts about the second half of our Indonesia trip. We had so much more to say about our...

Monkeying Around in Sumatra and Java

We just finished spending a full month across four different islands in Indonesia—our longest stint in a single country so far. Despite the time here, however, we really only scratched the surface...

Surfing and the Hidden Effect of Tribes

I’m watching people come and go on the dusty streets of Kuta, Lombok, an island in Indonesia. The foreigners I see through the coffee shop window come from dozens of countries, yet as they walk...

Why Indonesia Is My Favorite Country

Within 2 days of our arrival, I declared that Indonesia was my favorite country. Victor balked at this hasty decision, but after a month here, I stand by my initial declaration. Here are a few...

Top Spots to Rest and Relax in Ubud

We spent a lovely five nights in Ubud with very little agenda except to wander around. Here are some of the spots we found and really enjoyed (as well as some we recommend you avoid). Where to Eat in...

A Scattered Guide to Sunny South Lombok

Lombok, the island directly east of Bali, is one of the places we loved most on our travels and was a real highlight of our time in Indonesia. We first ended up in South Lombok for a few nights...

Lessons on Learning (to Surf)

My first 5 surf lessons crushed me. It was my first time in a while trying something wholly new–not like tasting a new cuisine, but putting myself in a physical situation where it would clearly...

Moments of Awe Climbing Mt. Rinjani

Standing at 3,726 meters (12,224 feet) and rising in a steady, virtually unbroken line from the nearby coastline, Mt. Rinjani is Indonesia’s second highest volcano. And we—Mica, myself, and my...