Gili Trawangan - Lombok

Who doesn’t know Gili Trawangan, it’s like one of the most popular places in Indonesia. I wrote about it together with the other Gilis before (Gili Air & Gili Meno) but i recently went there again so i feel like writing about it with my new story and of course new pictures :D.

Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel – Central Lombok

Been to these waterfalls  4 years ago but i still didn’t write anything about these cause i had no good pictures of it since i forgot to bring my camera -,-. But i went there again with friends last weekend for the 2^nd time which was wowwww (it was beautiful) and ewwww (it was raining).

Ai Mual Waterfalls – West Sumbawa

Photo by Farhan Syadli

Once upon a time.....iissshh..... a friend of mine showed me pictures of the waterfalls i never heard of before. I instantly fell in love.....to the waterfalls, not to my friend!. Since then i kept forcing him to take me there. After his few “i’m still busy” weeks, we finally went there last Sunday.

Finding Beaches (Labangka)

It shouldn’t be that hard to find good beaches in Sumbawa. But my poor memory and bad navigation skill made it so hard to find a beach i’ve been to few months ago, or the other beaches i went to many times before. Wish i could upgrade brain and memory -,-.

Saketok Waterfall

In the forest area of Marente Village, Alas District  there are 3 waterfalls that are recently getting more and more famous for its beauty. They are Sebra (the highest one in Sumbawa Island), Agal and Saketok. I’ve been to Agal few months ago and last weekend i went to Saketok with 3 other friends.

Kenawa Island.....Again!!!

Yesss again!! I’ve been there 3 times already, but who will ever get bored of Kenawa’s beauty. One of 7 small unihabited islands in Tano District - West Sumbawa, kenawa is the most popular one. A tiny pretty island surrounded by beautiful beaches with small hill on it. Perfeito!!!

Sandro Pole Beach - Sumbawa

Photo by Yudi Rusdian

I don’t know why i never paid attention to Sandropole beach before even tho my friends mentioned about it several times. I guess its also cause i never really saw any pictures of it. But i’m glad that i finally went there and it is just another cool place in Sumbawa i wanna recommend.

Paserang Island - Sumbawa

Paserang Island is one of 7 small uninhabited islands around Tano District, West Sumbawa. Nowadays together with Kenawa Island it becomes more and more popular among travelers, both domestic or international. 

Saleh Bay Exploratory

This Saleh Bay Exploratory was one of the amazing trip i have done with Adventurous Sumbawa. Saleh Bay itself is the largest bay in Sumbawa Island which belongs to 3 regencies, Sumbawa, Dompu & Bima where we can find many uninhabited islands in its territory. 

Long Weekend in Yogyakarta

May 5^th – 8^th was long weekend in Indonesia due to The Ascension of Jesus Christ and The Ascension of Prophet Mohammed and i decided to spend my 4 days vacation in Yogyakarta (often called ‘Jogja’), Central Java.

Tunak Beach – Central Lombok

Tunak Beach was one of my destinations on my 9 days trip exploring Lombok Island on December 2014. I actually heard about this beach from my lil bro who lives in Lombok. At 1^st i kinda underestimated him cause i thought he hasn’t seen lot of beaches yet so for him this one is beautiful, he was never interested in traveling-,-.

Labangka 4 Beach - Sumbawa

I call it Labangka 4 beach cause it is located in Labangka 4 village, Labangka District – Sumbawa. I asked some people about its name but no one really knows it. So i guess call it Labangka 4 beach is okay for now. It is one of many amazing beaches in the south part of Sumbawa Island. 

4 Days Trip to Bali & Makassar

Last July after Eid we still had some days off and it was pretty boring to just spend it at home so i decided to do a short trip to Makassar via Bali. Well even tho only staying in Bali for few hours while waiting for my next flight going to Makassar which should be at 8 pm but it was delayed till midnight -,-. So i had half day in Bali that i was spending with my bestfriend who lives there.

Mangku Sakti Waterfall – North Lombok

I heard about this waterfall couple months ago from someone’s post on Travel Community page on Facebook, and it looked really nice. I went to Lombok Island a lot but didn’t know about this waterfall so i guess it was pretty new. I like that thing about myself that once i saw a nice picture of a new place, then i'm gonna try to find it no matter what -,-

Keramat Island - Sumbawa

Whenever i think about Keramat island, i always imagine hammocking and swimming at the beautiful beach on the empty island, hand in hand walking along the shore with the beloved one, snorkeling and laying on its stunning white sands.  Luckily i always got it all whenever i go there unless that ‘hand in hand’ part -,-.

Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Waterfalls – Lombok

Lombok never stop to satisfy me with its beauty. It has so many beautiful places to visit. As i'm so into nature, beaches and waterfalls are my favorite spots to visit in Lombok. And talking about waterfalls, Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Waterfalls are probably the most famous waterfalls in Lombok Island.

Dangar Ode Island– Sumbawa

Photo by Taufik Rahman

Traveling alone is fun, but travel with fun friends are even better. When i 1^st found out about Adventurous Sumbawa 2 years ago on Facebook, i joined the group and then we decided to have our 1st meeting just to get to know each other then we started to do our trip together which was to Dangar Ode Island. 

Lakey Beach - Dompu

Lakey Beach is the most famous surfing spot in Sumbawa Island. And just because i can’t swim or surf, it doesn’t mean that i can’t go there to enjoy looking at the surfers, i mean the beach! Beach!! Located in Hu’u District, Dompu Regency, approximately 6 hours from Sumbawa Besar city.

Kalela Waterfall – West Sumbawa

The power of social media! It works on me so well, once i saw a picture or heard about  a new place that attracts me so much, then i would go and find it. Just like once i saw a picture on friend’s Facebook about Kalela waterfall. Never heard of it before but that picture looks wonderful and God knows how much i love waterfalls. So what did i do next? Sent a message to that friend asking about the location and that was it. Contacted some friends who wanted to join and started the adventure. 

9 Days Solo Backpacking to Malaysia & Thailand (Part II)

click here to read '9 Days Solo Backpacking to Malaysia & Thailand (Part I)'

Arrived at Hatyai around 4 pm and i just took airport taxi (THB 300) to get to my hostel, The Hive Hostel Hatyai which took about 35 minutes driving. The hostel is located in city center, i choose female dorm and paid THB 504 for 2 nights there. That’s what i like about dorm, i could meet another travelers from another countries and 15 minutes after i got to my hostel they offered me to join Floating Market tour for THB 150 round trip. 

9 Days Solo Backpacking to Malaysia & Thailand (Part 1)

I like exploring my island, Sumbawa, and traveling around my country, Indonesia, that’s for sure. But all this time i also always dream about traveling abroad, experiencing new cultures, meeting new people, learning new languages, going to new places. Till last December 2015 i finally made it happen!

The Gilis (Trawangan, Meno, Air) – Lombok

Gili Trawangan

Among all Gilis in Lombok (Gili means small island), these 3 Gilis (Trawangan, Meno & Air) are probably the most famous ones. Located in a north part of Lombok Island, precisely in Gili Indah Village, Pemenang District, North Lombok Regency.

Ai Manis Beach - Moyo Island

Photo by Rio Gundala RM

Last April 13th was Adventurous Sumbawa 2nd Anniversary, and we celebrated it by going to Ai Manis Beach, one of the beaches in the south part of Moyo Island.  Ai means water and manis means sweet, but it's a lie, the water is not sweet at all, it's salty! trust me! -,-

Agal Waterfall - Sumbawa

After cancelling it few times before, on March 5th i finally made it to Agal Waterfall. It is an amazing 3 levels waterfall located in Marente Village, Alas District, Sumbawa. The height is about 100 meters or more.

#WeGoAdventure - Labangka

Last October 24-25, our amazing local traveler community Adventurous Sumbawa, did an open trip to explore some nice beaches in Labangka. About 145 people participated in this trip.

Kertasari Beach Taliwang – West Sumbawa

A year ago i went to this beach but it was just for a few minutes cause when i just arrived there i realized i lost my camera so i went back to the city looking for it instead of enjoying the beach. It was not that i care more about the cam then the beach but it was my friend’s cam so i felt responsible to find it which i didn’t so i bought the new one for her.

Long Weekend in Jogjakarta

May 5^th – 8^th was long weekend in Indonesia due to The Ascension of Jesus Christ and The Ascension of Prophet Mohammed and i decided to spend my 4 days vacation in Yogyakarta (often called ‘Jogja’), Central Java.

Snake & Sunset in Tanah Lot - Bali

I’ve been to Bali few times before but Last January 9th 2016 was my 1st time going to Tanah Lot. I only had 2 days off on weekend so Tanah Lot was my only destination.

Lawar Beach - West Sumbawa

Photo by Deni Susatyo

I didn’t know why but past few weeks i kept thinking about Lawar beach, that i really wanted to go there again. Been there once last year to enjoy sunset but i wanted to enjoy it in daytime. So after having long discussion with friends about where to go, i successfully convinced them to go camping at Lawar beach, wooohooo \\(^o^)//

Nambung Beach - West Lombok

Never heard about Nambung Beach at all before till i read someone's post on Facebook Backpacker Group. What interests me so much was because when the waves got high, it hits the rock and created a sea waterfall. So with limited info about the beach, i went to Lombok by myself special for finding this beach.

Tanjung Pasir - Moyo Island

Most of people probably think that Moyo Island is all about fancy resort and Mata Jitu waterfall. But besides that Moyo has some nice beaches, like Tanjung Pasir which is located in a south part of Moyo Island.

Tanjung Aan - Central Lombok

One of a must visit places in Lombok if i may suggest. Tanjung Aan is one of many beautiful beaches in a southeastern part of Lombok Island. About 8 km to the east from the famous Kuta Beach. Not as crowded as Kuta, which is good so it’s more relaxing to be at.

Kenawa Island - Sumbawa

One of most favorite spots to spend weekend, camping, snorkeling or watching sunset in Sumbawa,,,yeah Kenawa Island is a perfect example of a tiny uninhabited island where you can do so many things in one place on your vacation.

Pasir Putih Beach - Lunyuk

Another white sand beach that is worth visit and write about.

That’s what i thought when i 1st saw a picture of Pasir Putih Beach a friend posted on Facebook. I immediately tried to find more info about it, asking friends, googling, searching on Instagram,,not too much info that i got of course but the village name, that was i need then decided to go there with a friend. 

Dewa Beach & Cave

Labangka is a district in the southeast part of Sumbawa that is well-known as the biggest corn producer in NTB Provice. But besides that, Labangka has many beautiful spots to explore and enjoy which is too bad that many people don't really know about it yet.

Jelenga Beach - West Sumbawa

West Sumbawa is one of the Regencies in Sumbawa Island that is so famous with its nice beaches. I went there many times actually but never get bored of it (all my pictures in this article are from 4 different occasions but i went there more than that). West Sumbawa itself consists of 8 districts where in every district they have their own nice beaches, or any other tourist attractions like waterfalls, caves or traditional villages

Company Trip To Bali

Due to our Company’s 6th anniversary, our boss decided to celebrate it in a different way this year, that was company trip to Bali woooohooooo. The anniversary was actually on July 17th but for some reason we did the trip on September and for some other reason too, it was only 11 people participated in this trip.

Waterfalls on Moyo Island

Moyo Island is like the main tourist attraction in Sumbawa. Located in the north coast of Sumbawa Island with the area of 349 km². It is a famous spot for those who love nature, underwater world, or fancy private vacation. Moyo Island has it all.

 

Tanjung Menangis - Sumbawa

If you ask what is the most popular place in Sumbawa right now, the answer might me Tanjung Menangis. Tanjung means cape and menangis means cry. Based on its legend it says that long ago a lady jumped to the ocean cause his father didn’t allow her to marry a guy she loved, well bad decision, young lady! Your father probably was right, maybe he knew the guy was not good for you. Man always knows when other man is no good.

Labuan Bajo (Rinca & Kelor) - NTT

East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is one of Provinces in the eastern part of Indonesia which is getting more and more popular nowadays. Consists of ± 550 islands with 3 main islands which are Flores, Sumba & Timor. I once went to Flores specifically Labuan Bajo. Labuan Bajo itself is the gate of Flores which is also the launching point going to Komodo, Rinca or any other islands around.

11 Days Trip to West Sumbawa & Lombok

The trip started  when for the 1st time our company gave us almost 2 weeks new year holiday. Me and my other 2 coworkers decided to go to Lombok, and before i did it i posted about that trip on Couchsurfing.com to find some travelmates. Well it kinda worked, so ended up with 3 of us (me and 2 coworkers) and a friend from Finland, also a friend from Germany, 5 of us.

Leppu Beach - Labangka 3

Leppu Beach is one many cool beaches in Labangka, south part of Sumbawa Island. It is located in Labangka 3. Labangka itself is a district, consists of 5 villages, Labangka 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.  Labangka is also the largest corn producer in NTB Province. South beaches are famous with their big waves, perfect for surfing but since it's still less known so not so many people visit those beaches, besides still difficult to access and no accommodations around.

Ai Beling Waterfall

Ai Beling Waterfall as people believe is one of the best waterfalls in Sumbawa Island. It is located in Semamung Village, Moyo Hulu District, Sumbawa. Ai means water and Beling means sound, so it means something like the sound of water :D

Liang Petang & Liang Bukal (Caves)

Liang Petang and Liang Bukal are two natural caves in Moyo Hulu District, Ai Renung Village. The distance between two caves are not that far from each other so it’s great to spend a day off exploring both caves or even visiting the ancient tomb, Sarchopagus, which is still in the same area.

Sarcophagus (Ancient Tomb) – Aik Renung

 

In Sumbawa Island, there are some ancient tomb spots. One of the famous ones (and the only i’ve been to) is Ai Renung Sarcophagus. Located in Aik Renung Village, Moyo Hulu District. Still in a same area with the caves, Liang Bukal & Liang Petang.