by onceuponmytravel | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog, Indonesia, Uncategorized
I never knew how much I needed to relax until I came to De Ubud Villas. Living in Bali already seemed like a never-ending holiday but I guess you sometimes need to take holiday from holiday too! De Ubud Villas was my secret getaway to enjoy little luxury and isolate myself from rest of the world. From the infinity pool, to lux white rooms, private butlers and delicious breakfast– De Ubud Villas was everything I hoped for, and more. (more…)
by onceuponmytravel | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog, Indonesia, Visited Places
Four years later and I fell in love with Bali again.
Only this time I return as a traveller and ready to spend all the time in the world to explore this beautiful island.
We came here from Java planning to stay for three weeks only but it turned into more like two months bali-ing around. From beaches to temples and onto caves later followed by mountains, here is my little sum up of some best discovered gems of Bali. And I’m not talking Ubud monkey palace or Kuta beach, these ones are long ago revealed in travel books. (more…)
by onceuponmytravel | Jul 19, 2016 | Blog, Indonesia, Visited Places
If Jakarta is Java’s financial and industrial powerhouse, Yogyakarta is its soul, keeping the spirit in perfect balance and harmony. Located around 7hours train ride from Jakarta, Jogja happens to be called most livable and loveable city in Indonesia. Here, you’ll find most important archeological sites, Prambanan and Borobudur. But there is so much to see in the city that it’s worth planning a few extra days to explore. (more…)
by onceuponmytravel | Jul 17, 2016 | Blog, Indonesia, Visited Places
The idyllic group of 27 tropical islands that form the Karimunjawa Islands is one of those places that is amazing to visit, yet has very few visitors. It’s located about 90km off the north coast of Central Java and due to it’s location visitors in Java have to deviate from the normal route through the island which generally goes Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bromo, Bali. But changing up this standard itinerary really allows you to access some less visited places such as these islands. (more…)
by onceuponmytravel | Jul 6, 2016 | Blog, Indonesia, Visited Places
Pulau Weh is a tiny tropical volcanic rock off the coast of northwest Sumatra. It’s covered in volcanoes, beaches and palm trees with dozens of tale less cats and wild pigs running around the villages. It is best known for fantastic diving and considered off the beaten track in oppose to its famous distant sister Bali. (more…)
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