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Author Archives: Richard Griffith
Yogyakarta’s Top Two Temples.
Prambanan The absolutely stunning temple complex of Prambanan was constructed in the 8th century, and is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. It is also the second-largest in Southeast Asia, behind only Angkor Wat. The three main temples tower … Continue reading
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Tumpak Sewu waterfall.
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience, Tumpak Sewu in East Java is not to be missed. Hundreds of waterfalls, pouring off the edge of a 120m-high semicircular cliff into a canyon lost in the mists far below, is a sight that must be … Continue reading
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Climbing Mount Bromo.
“Visiting Gunung Bromo is one of the most unique activities in not only Java, but possibly all of Indonesia. There is a good reason that this epic spot features on most of the tourism brochures, banners and websites for the … Continue reading
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In search of the blue fire.
A trio of top activities await the adventurous explorer in East Java. From Flores I flew back to Bali for, one night, before taking a charter bus to Gilimanuk where I caught the ferry to Ketapang, on mainland Java. It … Continue reading
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Scuba diving and chasing dragons.
Introduction. “In the west of Flores, buzzy, coastal Labuan Bajo is the destination du jour of divers and dragon-seekers, and the gateway to the pink-sand beaches and gin-clear waters of Komodo National Park.” Excerpt From Lonely Planet Indonesia Labuan Bajo … Continue reading
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Island hopping in the Philippines – part two.
From Puerto Francesca (Palawan Island) I flew to Cebu. From Cebu I caught the ferry to the island of Bohol. Bohol Island: One of Bohol’s more unusual, and iconic tourist attraction’s is the site of the ‘Chocolate Hills’. There are … Continue reading
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Island hopping in the Philippines – part one.
After the amazing rice terraces of Banaue, in the cooler north, and many hours (possibly 30 or more) spent on various busses – some good, some not so good, it was time to check out the famous beaches! This week: … Continue reading
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The rice terraces of Banaue.
The two travel adventurers that I have the greatest respect for are Alan Whicker, who sadly passed away in 2013, and Michael Palin. Some readers may not be familiar with Mr Whicker (Whicker’s World) but everyone will no doubt be familiar … Continue reading
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The Sultanate of Brunei.
The tiny sultanate of Brunei is a remnant of a naval empire that once controlled all of Borneo and part of the present-day Philippines. This quiet darussalam (Arabic for ‘abode of peace’) has the largest oilfields in Southeast Asia (though … Continue reading
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Trinidad & Tobago – a backpackers perspective.
Trinidad airport. Passing through customs, buying the prerequisite bus ticket, and (eventually) finding the bus stop, was the straightforward part. The wait for the bus proved more challenging. It took just under 3-hours to arrive, despite the schedule claiming it … Continue reading