One of the top things to do in Hanoi is going to a mausoleum to see to an embalmed corpse. I know that sounds weird and creepy, but this is no regular corpse. The body belongs to President Ho Chi Minh, the most popular leader of Vietnam who was also the Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam until his death […]
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White Water Rafting at the Telaga Waja River in Bali
When you hear the word “honeymoon,” what do you think of? Candle-lit dinners? Sunset-watching? A romantic beach getaway? Luckily, we were able to squeeze all of those in for our Bali honeymoon. And for variety, we threw in one more thing: ADVENTURE! While our ultimate goal for our holiday was to relax, we thought that […]
Seminyak Village, Seminyak Square, and Gelato Factory
Seminyak is sooo different from the previous areas we stayed in during our Bali trip. Unlike the traditional and artsy town of Ubud with its arts and crafts, cultural dances, and rice terraces, and the sleepy town of Jimbaran with its fishing villages and seafood restaurants by the beach, Seminyak is much busier and more […]
Warung Kultur: Our Favorite Restaurant in Seminyak
Maybe it was honeymooners’ luck that led us to book a villa in a quiet part of Seminyak, away from the main road where all the famous restaurants are. From where we were staying, we were just a hop, skip, and jump away from what became our favorite restaurant in Seminyak: Warung Kultur! Warung Kultur is a […]
Babi Guling and BBQ: Warung Men Agus and Barbie-Q German Beer Garden, Bali
Our 8th day in Bali was a full one! A visit to the expansive rice terraces and THREE temples all in one day used up all our energy and WE NEEDED TO EAT! So that night, we had dinner… not once but TWICE! Trying Babi Guling at Warung Men Agus I was really curious about Babi […]
Tanah Lot Temple, Bali
On our 8th day in Bali, you’d think that we’ve already seen everything there is to see in the island. We’ve visited 5 temples already since we arrived. Five! Did we really need to see another temple? Yes, we did! When in Bali, no matter how many times you’ve temple-hopped already, you must make time for […]
Taman Ayun Temple, Bali
When you find a temple with a name that translates to “beautiful garden,” you know you have got to check it out for yourself! A little history: the Taman Ayun Temple, also known as “the Royal Temple of Mengwi” is an important landmark in the Mengwi district in the Badung Regency of Bali. Built in 1634 on […]
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Bali
Breathtaking. Words will not be enough to paint an accurate picture of the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, but that word — breathtaking — might be the most accurate word for it. The amazing scenery at this marvelous water temple made my heart stop and my jaw drop, and — to a great degree — took my breath […]
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Would you be willing to travel for 2 hours while passing through bumpy roads just to see rice paddies? Normally, I wouldn’t. I mean, they’re just rice paddies! What’s the big deal? But what if the view of the rice paddies is as amazing as this? I’d say: “TAKE ME THERE!!!” And so, our driver […]
Warung Rumpi’s, Seminyak
First things first: what is a warung? Wikipedia defines “warung” (or waroeng) as a type of small family-owned business — often a casual shop, a modest restaurant, or a small café found in Indonesia.” However, today, a warung can refer to “a modest Indonesian restaurant or a place that sells things Indonesian.” Warung Rumpi’s is a homey and […]
