Breaks Beyond Bali: Surfing Indonesia-Aceh To West Java
Pioneered by surfers in the ‘70s, Indonesia’s reputation as the world’s premier surf destination holds true today. In Indonesia, it is possible to surf with as many or as few people as you like – depending on how much time and money you have – and while areas of Bali are overrun with surfers, waves […]
Thailand’s Best Breaks: Surfing in Phuket
When the low season arrives in Phuket between April and November, surfers take advantage of the relatively empty beaches and larger swells to ride the waves. Surfers expecting the consistency of Mentawai and Oahu should manage their expectations: the southwest monsoon may bring several days of winds and the swells that come with it, but […]
Trek Through Virachey National Park’s Unexplored Corners
Occupying over 3,300 square kilometres of protected area in Stung Treng and Rattanak Kiri provinces bordering Laos and Vietnam, the Virachey National Park protects some of Cambodia’s last pristine rainforests. The biggest of Cambodia’s seven national parks, Virachey serves as a front line in the battle to save the nation’s precious natural ecosystem and its […]
Kitesurfing Taking Off In Southeast Asia
It’s a gorgeous sunny day on an idyllic tropical isle in the South China Sea. You’re on a kitesurfing board tearing along in a 20-knot side-shore breeze over a turquoise lagoon fringed by a coral reef. When the day is done you’ll have 50 prime beach-front bars to choose from, for your 2-for-1 piña coladas […]
Siam Swells: Surfing in Thailand
Over the past decade, surfing in Thailand has surged in popularity.What was once a pastime for expats and tourists has now become just as popular with locals. Like much of Southeast Asia, the biggest waves in Thailand roll in between April and September. These swells coincide with South Western monsoons and waves usually follow several days of […]
Sukabumi’s Extreme Nature Treks
The slopes of Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park are close enough to Jakarta to serve as a weekend getaway from the capital’s heat and traffic. Most refugees from Jakarta go through the Puncak-Cianjur route to the park, but those with a bigger appetite for adventure tolerate the four-to-five-hour drive from Jakarta to the town of […]
Revealing Catanduanes
As local surfing’s popularity grows, overcrowding has plagued most of the known surf spots in the country. Catanduanes’ spots, although spoken about in hushed tones, have seen its share of hardcore wave riders who welcome its rustic ambience, limited road network, unexplored coves, and the absence of a fast-food franchise. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean […]
Malaysia: Nature-Based Tourism
1.1. Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah Situated in the 4,300-hectare Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, the Sepilok orang utan sanctuary uses its rehabilitation of orphaned orang utans to educate the public on the importance of wildlife conservation. Visitors get to enjoy the rare and thrilling opportunity to see an orang utan up close: the viewing gallery […]
Jakarta Shows its Colors at the Jakarta Marathon
Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta is ready to show its sunnier, more festive side – and what better way is there than a marathon? Runners jostling at the Jakarta Marathon’s starting line will have more than just 42km of Jakarta highway to contend with – they’ll find Jakarta’s most notable landmarks and experience musical performances along […]
Soft Adventure in Singapore
Crossing the border between Malaysia and Singapore, I wondered what the city state possibly could have on offer, after just having experienced the abundance of nature and culture based soft adventures in Malaysia. Sure, familiar watersports were to be expected (e.g. sailing, kayaking, swimming, skiing) and probably a few well-kept routes for cycling fanatics. But, […]