[VIDEO] The Travel Junkie Love Sydney

Thetraveljunkie.org – Sydney is a bit of an exhibitionist. a glittering playground, its sandstone coves and sun-blazed beaches skirt the prodigious harbor and open Pacific. But it isn’t all just sea and sport.

Today, Sydney‘s 4.5 million denizens make it one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities — a multiethnic hub of business, creativity and culture. Beyond all its brazen beauty lies a host of eclectic pleasures.

Here’s a video why you should make Sydney your next short getaway. Check out our highlights video of the trip!

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Stuck in a Sangalaki Island Moment You Can’t Get Out of

Thetraveljunkie.org – I loved visiting Sangalaki Island, but my goal is to visit again at a time that I can enjoy the sea, meditation and spa under a warm East Borneo sun.

This is the 3rd time I’ve stayed at Sangalaki Island while visiting Derawan Islands and I hope it’s not my last.  The Sangalaki itself is wonderful (as you can see) but equally wonderful.

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Memories From Tamblingan Lake, Bali

Thetraveljunkie.org – We love this images, taken during a trip to Gubug Temple, Tamblingan Lake, Bali. Tamblingan Lake is a lake located on the north slope of Mount Mortar, Munduk Village area, District of Banjar, Buleleng, Bali.

This lake is one of the three twin lakes that formed in a large caldera. To the east there is a row of Lake Buyan and Lake Beratan.

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Rama Spa’s Ancestral Balinese Spiritual in Bali

Thetraveljunkie.org – I’m very lucky to live a life well traveled. Disconnect from the world and reconnect with my inner spirit.

Experience a total rejuvenation both on my physical and spiritual. Rama Spa provides a peaceful sanctuary enriched by authentic Balinese culture.

Pampering is a nuanced art. With native ingredients, remote locales and traditional techniques practiced for centuries, spa treatments can be as diverse as they are decadent.

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Luncheon Endless Seaview at Garpu Restaurant, Candidasa – Bali

Thetraveljunkie.org – My friends and I went to Candidasa for diving and to have a luncheon experience… somewhere really, really special.

I chose Garpu Restaurant, because I had heard so many positive things about their lunch menu. I was soooo excited!

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About The Harris Festival Citylink Bandung

Thetraveljunkie.org – Returning to Bandung was pretty special – but I have to say, the Harris Festival Citylink Bandung was unforgettable.

Located at Jalan Peta No. 241, only 5 minutes drive from Pasir Koja Toll Gate. The hotel is connected to the Festival Citylink Mall which offer you a huge variety of shopping and culinary options.

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[VIDEO] Bandung Calling!

Thetraveljunkie.org – My friends and I took a trip to Bandung. Bandung calling! Surrounded by volcanic mountains, this city used to be filled with tea plantations established by the Dutch who wanted to capitalise on the region’s fertility.

Bandung is the Paris of Java due to the beauty of its natural landscape and the similar atmosphere it shared with European cities. In our 3D2N trip we went to the North and South of Bandung.

Here’s a video why you should make Bandung your next short getaway. Check out our highlights video of the trip!

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Saung Angklung Udjo For Sustainable Heritage, Bandung – Indonesia

Thetraveljunkie.org – When I stayed in Harris Ciumbuleuit. I had the pleasure of attending the Saung Angklung Udjo show in Bandung, Indonesia.

For my international reader, Saung Angklung Udjo is a workshop where the culture, which is the venue, the center of bamboo handicrafts and musical instruments of bamboo workshop. In addition, the Saung Angklung Udjo has a purpose as educational laboratories and centers of learning to preserve Sundanese culture and especially angklung.

Founded in 1966 by Udjo Ngalagena and his wife Uum Sumiati, with a view to preserve and maintain traditional Sundanese arts and culture.

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Let’s Go DiscGlow with Harris Ciumbuleuit, Bandung – Indonesia

Thetraveljunkie.org – Kisses from Bandung, yay! Bandung is specially in favored in having close at hand and easy of access, many beauty spots of natural marvels rarely to the met with anywhere else in the world within an area small.

When in Bandung, I stayed in Harris Ciumbuleuit features 210 modern-minimalist style rooms with 10 meeting rooms, Sky Pool, kid’s pool, Café, Juice Bar, H’Sweet Corner, Sky Lounge, Dino Kids Club, H-Spa & Happy Feet Reflexology, Boutique and the spacious 1000sqm Conventions Center.

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[Video] Discover a New Home in Baduy


Thetraveljunkie.org – Need a change of place? The feeling of home can come in many shapes and sizes – and addresses. Ultimately, it’s wherever we truly want to be at any given time. So whether you’re looking for a new indigenous village to call your own or a refreshing change of scenery, the Baduy empower you to put down roots as deep or as widespread as you like. The Baduy offers ‘luxury residences’ and vacation dwellings in sought-after destinations that are designed to deliver the comfort of home anywhere in the world.

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