Thailand is not only about beautiful islands and white sand beaches, but also about spiritual and cultural highlights all over the country. Particularly Bangkok and the north is where you can find many of these attractions. We started our Thailand trip in Bangkok. From there, we did trips to the railway market town named Meaklongh and the party coastal town of Pattaya. To be honest, we wouldn’t recommend to visit Pattaya. You can find the same activities in any other part of Thailand and avoid the mass tourism. Afterwards, we visited the historic beauty of Ayuttaya known by its temples and century old ruins of the old capital. From there,…

Sudamala Resort Seraya is a private island paradise a half an hour boat ride from Labuan Bajo. It has a beautiful white sanded beach, an own reef, cosy beach bungalows and a spectacular sunset bar. Sudamala Seraya is the definition of a tropical luxury at its finest. The Arrival When arriving at the airport of Labuan Bajo, you realize immediately that you arrived in paradise. By airplane, you fly over beautiful small islands, coral reefs, green (or brown depending on the time of the year) hills and blue water. On top of that, the airport is a small regional airstrip surrounded by lush hills. Sudamala Resort Seraya welcomed us directly…

Chapung Sebali is an extraordinary place located in the lush rainforest above the Wos river valley. In addition to the jungle, it is surrounded by beautiful old rice fields. The hotel provides the famous Bali vibes and is located in a very tranquil area perfect for total relaxation, just a ten-minute drive from the center of Ubud. The Hotel Chapung Sebali resort is a 5 star luxury boutique hotel. It consists of several suites and villas built in the ancient Balinese architecture style influenced by a touch of modern Scandinavian design. Small, well maintained rice terraces separate the different parts of the hotel. It gives you the feeling you are…

The reasons to visit Lombok Travellers sometimes ignore Lombok due to its proximity to its big, famous brother Bali. However, this is a pity as it is a treasure which is still less busy and less discovered by tourists. Therefore, the big advantage is the authenticity of the island. Furthermore, it is an allrounder in terms of the activities and sights available. There are beautiful beaches, volcanos to climb, waterfalls to discover, cultural sights to visit. Read more below in our guide to traveling in Lombok. Things to know before traveling in Lombok ☆ When climbing the volcano Mount Rinjani (second highest volcano in Indonesia), do not forget warm clothes…

The Gili islands are located north-west of Lombok, a short boat ride from Lombok or a longer one from Bali. They are a beautiful holiday destination that should not miss on your Lombok or Bali itinerary. There are many activities on the Gili islands available, such as snorkeling, diving, relaxing at beautiful beaches and partying. Things to know before traveling on the Gili Islands There are three islands: Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. We are going to give you a quick description of each: Gili Trawangan: It is known as the party island. It is the largest, liveliest and most developed of the three Gili Islands. If you…

Yogyakarta Yogyakarta (or “Jogja”) is the cultural capital of the region with numerous UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful landscapes. Particularly to mention are the temples of  Prambanan and Borobudur, the heritages of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms Yogyakarta’s metropolitan region has about 4 million inhabitants and a lot to offer. Our favorite in the city itself, was the great Taman Sari (called the water palace) built by the Portuguese as a present to the sultan. The castle is called that way due to its numerous pools and its past as royal gardens. Furthermore, it has catacombs that are fascinating to explore. Yogja is not only called the cultural capital based…

Club Paradise Palawan is the ultimate island dream destination in the middle of the sea. We believe it is actually the best private island resort in Coron Palawan. The island is hilly with lush greenery and beautiful white beaches. The whole area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with other inhabited dream islands around. If you are looking for a remote place to pace down, potentially with your family, then Club Paradise Palawan is your best choice. Transportation to the hotel and welcome Your island adventure starts already when arriving at the airport in Busuanga when you get very nicely picked up by the hotel staff. It takes 20 minutes with…

The Residence Bintan is a first class retreat where you can escape the daily routine by staying on paradisiac beaches, relax in the exclusive spa, eat at top restaurants or choose among plenty of activities. When coming from busy and noisy Singapore, it is like being in paradise. The Residence collection has luxury hotels & resorts around the globe that reflect their strong connection to the ocean. The resorts are located at the coast offering their clients a good spot to enjoy beach activities and relaxation. We immediately felt a connection with this The Residence while talking to the managers about the concept.  The arrival When arriving on Bintan by…