Offbeat Travel

So, you want to go off the beaten tourist track? Check out Harau Valley in west Sumatra, on Indonesia’s largest island. Fondly nicknamed ‘the Yosemite of Indonesia’ by the global …

Searching for the best things to do in Bukittinggi in Sumatra? As one of the largest cities in west Sumatra, Bukittinggi is packed with historic sites and traditional Minangkabau food …

Taking a fortnight-long Sumatra backpacking trip was one of my best travel decisions to date. Despite being the largest island in Indonesia, Sumatra is very much off the typical tourist …

If you’re pondering what to wear in Sumatra, then you’re not the only one. Whether your trip is in its early planning stages or you’re almost ready to land in …

Ditching the crowds is easy at Suwehan Beach. Whether you’re looking for a smaller, less-busy alternative to the ever-popular Diamond Beach in east Nusa Penida or you’re keen to explore …

Nunggalan Beach isn’t a typical Bali beach. To start with, there are no crowds, thanks to the adventurous trek required to traverse up and down the surrounding cliffs. Its most …

The best beaches in Gower: this is quite possibly Wales’ wildest coastline. Featuring limestone cliffs, shipwrecks, tidal islands, sunflower fields, and smugglers’ coves, the Gower Peninsula is a place of …

Topes de Collantes Cuba is a national park you do not want to miss in Cuba. Wild swimming holes, waterfalls, and dense forest are ideal for peaceful hikes and wildlife …

If you’re keen to go wildlife watching, then I bet you’re looking forward to your Thekkady itinerary. This small town in central Kerala is located next to the Periyar National …

Planning an Alleppey itinerary that you want to remember for years to come? Then, you’re in luck, as this small city (often dubbed ‘the Venice of the east’) is sandwiched …