Yogyakarta. Smack in the middle of Java. Why go backpacking through Central Java? Temples. Two beautiful temples, one Hindu, one Buddhist. It’s what brought us here.
Destinations
Bukittinggi: a must visit in Indonesia (that isn’t Bali)
Extra extra! Read all about it! Bukittinggi is an under visited gem that’s overshadowed by its eastern sibling, Bali. Don’t be fooled, the mountains have just as much to offer as the islands.
The Volcano That Erupted Garbage
How to hike a beautiful volcano of garbage, with an amazing view…
Tidung Island: the city getaway
We woke up mega early at 5:30am to head down to Muara Angke Harbour. This will be our first island adventure! Just North of Jakarta are a series of island (pulau means island in Indonesian) referred to as the Thousand Islands. It’s a popular destination for a day or weekend […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: City of Hidden Surprises
Jakarta may seem like a city of all bustle and no play. But if give it a chance, you’ll find that even this city of 10 million has its charm.
Not Your Father’s Shadow Puppets…
During my years as an undergraduate at University of Guelph, I enrolled in a course entitled Theatre Cultures (THST 3540). In it we examined a really fascinating form of shadow puppet theatre called Wayang Kulit (translated literally as: puppets made from [buffalo] skin). This form of ancient puppetry originated in […]
4 Days in Singapore
Only after a 15 hour flight to Taipei followed by flying another 4 and a half hours, we landed in the grand lion city of Singapore! A little caught off guard by the heat and humidity, it was a great help that my uncle was at the airport to pick […]
Har Paw Villa: The Must-See Theme Park to Avoid at All Costs
These pictures are probably worth more than a thousand words. Today’s trip to Har Paw Villa in Singapore made no sense. This bizarre post-apocalyptic abandoned theme park had a very strange flavour about it.
Canadian Foods You Must Try
What do you think of when you think of Italian food? Pizza, pastas, wine. Mexican? Tacos, enchiladas, guacamole. What about Canadian food? Maple syrup. We have more than that are we are about to set the record straight.
Our 5 Week UK Cycling Route
Cycling the United Kingdom has definitely been our most memorable trip together yet. For anyone traveling around the UK, here are some places to check out. Better yet, for anyone planning on cycling the UK, we hope this will help you in planning your own trip.