Riding a scooter is a part of life in Indonesia. Scooters in Indonesia offer a unique, up close, and personal connection to the culture and history of the country. Being a volunteer and riding a scooter in Indonesia can be a valuable and enjoyable experience. Western volunteers across the globe usually want to ride a scooter in Indonesia as they …
What is slow travel?
In contrast to the hectic pace of typical tourist activities, slow travel allows you to take in your surroundings at a more leisurely pace as you discover less-visited parts of your location. Like the slow eating movement that began in the 1980s, slow travel has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. When we travel, we get away from …
How To Be a Responsible Traveler?
A traveler or explorer searches for the discovery of information or resources. As the travel industry has expanded, so has the opportunity to positively contribute to the places you visit and make differences that significantly impact the outcome of someone’s life. The best trip is one in which you can simultaneously feel content and useful. So, how can you make …
What Is Unethical Animal Tourism?
Unethical animal tourism refers to any situation in which animals are exploited for economic gain through tourism. Nowadays, animal tourism has been a part of travel. With more people traveling the world, animals are experiencing rising amounts of suffering. According to the World Tourism Organization , 1.4 billion people traveled in 2018, travel is more accessible than before. There remain …
Reasons why you should shop local
One of the most popular activities to partake in when traveling is shopping. During our travels, we frequently make purchases of many kinds, including food, apparel and accessories, souvenirs, and other items to bring back home. But were you aware that if you insist on buying local goods or handicrafts, you might have a beneficial influence not only on the …
What is crowdfunding?
Social media and digital platforms are changing people’s lives in a way that has never been seen before, and crowdfunding is slowly becoming the new way to use them as tools to get through hard times and do well. Crowdfunding platforms have never made the power of the people so clear as they do now, whether it’s to survive a …
Why do you have to travel with local transport?
Indonesia’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance have made it a popular vacation destination for many years. Making the most of your time in this massive archipelago depends on how well you plan your travels. Find out how to travel across Indonesia using the many modes of public transportation available to you, from planes to ferries. Taking the bus, …
Why you should not give or buy from street children
The children that line the streets in many parts of Indonesia selling books, postcards, flowers, and jewelry and occasionally plain begging for money are a familiar sight, and giving to them comes off as a natural and kind gesture; refusing to do so appears heartless and cruel. They’re impoverished, obviously in need, and so full of witty banter that you …
How to be a sustainable traveller while doing an Orangutan tracking in Sumatra
Sumatra is the biggest island in Indonesia and is home to three of the nation’s national parks, including Gunung Leuser National Park, Kerinci Seblat National Park, and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Sumatra is the only place on Earth where orangutans, tigers, rhinos, and elephants coexist.In the eastern part of Gunung Leuser National Park, a favorite orangutan seeing area, Bukit …