Welcome to my article on the exhilrating Pacu Jawi in Batusangkar. This adventure to photograph the iconic Pacu Jawi (bull race) was one of the most spontaneous trips I’ve ever embarked on. Held in Bukittinggi, within Tanah Datar—a regency in West Sumatra—this event is deeply rooted in local tradition and is not tailored for tourists. The Pacu Jawi has its origins as a post-harvest celebration, a festive spectacle for villagers that dates back centuries, even...
Category: Indonesia
Club Med Bintan – the premium all-inclusive family resort
Welcome to my article - "Club Med Bintan- the premium all inclusive family resort". My recent media trip to the lovely Club Med Bintan reminded me why this renowned vacation lifestyle chain can still command a premium and be a mecca of fun after all these years. Fond memories of my last Club Med holiday in Bali vacation decades ago returned and tell me I just had to include the chain's various other resorts around the world in my bucket list. Who can resist a resort where everything is taken...
Dolphins Watching in Lovina, North Bali
Welcome to my article on "Dolphins Watching in Lovina, North Bali". For nature lovers keen on watching wild dolphins in their natural habitat in South East Asia, Lovina at north Bali should on be their must-do list. This town is a laid-back 12 km stretch of coastline to the West of Singaraja. It is a welcomed respite from the bustle of mainstream enclaves like Kuta in the south. One thing that strikes you first is the black volcanic ash sand at Lovina Beach. From a distance, the calm water...