I had pored over photos of Komodo National Park long before I was invited to see it in person. So when I received an invitation from the Indonesian Ministry for Tourism to explore Flores along with Jakarta, Bali and Bintan Island, I grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Since returning from the whirlwind trip around Wonderful Indonesia,…
A Photo Journal from Bintan Island, Indonesia
A fast ferry ride from Singapore, Bintan Island in Indonesia is a popular getaway destination for resort-style holidays where visitors can sit poolside at a Bintan Island resort, sipping on cocktails, cool off with water sports and sleep the afternoon away under the shade of a palm tree. While we got a taste of that typical itinerary, we…
12 of The Best Things to do in Jakarta Indonesia
Jakarta is a true megalopolis. Indonesia’s capital heaves with a population of more than 9 million people, swelling by a further 2 million commuters each day. From the outside looking in, it seems to be one of those cities that could swallow you whole. That is until you get to know it a little better….
Guatemala Yoga Retreats: Where to Practice Yoga at Lake Atitlan
Guatemala isn’t anywhere near the birthplace of yoga, but the teachings of this wonderful practice have travelled thousands of miles to meet their match at Lake Atitlan; a picturesque home to Guatemala yoga retreats and schools. The tranquillity of the lake is the perfect place to regain some inner zen after the madness of urban Guatemala, so…
Meet Yoga and Wellness Expert, Mary Tilson
We first met Mary Tilson during a stay at the Hariharalaya Yoga and Meditation Retreat Center in Cambodia. She was our yoga instructor. Over the course of the week I observed her and I came to admire the way she was able to connect with each member of the group. It’s a skill that separates an average instructor from an…
Meet Jaharn Quinn from Mister Weekender
There was a mystery to the Mister Weekender Instagram feed that first sparked my fascination. Scrolling through artfully curated tiles of landscape images I would rarely see founder, Jaharn Quinn’s face. Here was someone among a sea of selfies who seemingly preferred to showcase what she saw through the lens, instead. It was refreshing. I soon found out Jaharn’s passion for…
Nourished Life Founder Shares her Business and Beauty Secrets
Irene Falcone has always been passionate about beauty products. But after a period of unexplained poor health, Falcone took a closer look inside her makeup bag in search of answers. What she discovered not only helped her regain her health but lead to the creation of her multi-million dollar company, Nourished Life. Skye Gilkeson Nourished…
Meet the Founder of GoodnessMe Box, Peta Shulman
GoodnessMe Box founder, Peta Shulman’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. The 27-year-old has gone from battling a mystery illness that left her bedridden, to building a multi-million dollar company, in only six years. As a fellow autoimmune warrior and female entrepreneur, I know just how hard that journey must have been. I reached out to Shulman to find out exactly how…
Why Ambon Indonesia is Much More than a Diving Destination
Ambon Island in Maluku was the final stop in our action packed Indonesia itinerary and there were some wonderful surprises in store for us when we arrived in Maluku’s capital. Diving in Ambon is world-renowned and the stunning Ambon diving sites draw divers from around the world. But, we found there is even more to Ambon than its…
Meet Nadia Felsch from the Wholefood Society
Nadia Felsch hopes to hand busy women the key to eating freedom by cooking “Real food. In less time. Without the b-s.” It’s a food philosophy developed through her own personal health journey from junk food fan to wholefoods advocate. Felsch has openly shared that story on her blog, Nadia Felsch, the cornerstone of her ever-expanding business comprising recipe e-books, healthy eating guides and a brand new members-only meal…
24 hours in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
I was filling up my phone with pictures of the incredible mountain ranges just outside my window as we flew in to land in Palu, Central Sulawesi. They felt almost within reach. Like much of Sulawesi, these peaks are only one part of a diverse natural landscape that awaits visitors to the province. Coral reefs, rainforest, waterfalls and deep inland lakes…
A Day of Eco Adventure in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Our boat skimmed the surface of the water rhythmically, helping us slowly settle from running the cobalt boards from one vantage point to the next. Multiple cameras at the ready, our group of travel writers was universally captivated by the breathtaking blues that enveloped us. We were on our way from Manado to Bunaken National Park…