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Indonesia

Indonesia

I arrived in Indonesia for a one month motorcycle road-trip across the archipelago but ended up getting hooked. I learned the language. Co-starred in a film. Competed on a nationally televised game show. Started doing modeling work. Even fell in love. (With a local Javanese lady, not the country. Okay, the country too…but you get my point.) ;)

Yes, silly me. It was 2013 and after five years of traveling the globe, Indonesia seemed perfect and I thought that it would become my new home. Unfortunately fate had different plans for me, as you’ll see below. It’s amazing how quickly you can go from celebrity to pariah with just one tweet…

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Adventures around Indonesia

FriFotos: How To Chill Indonesian Style

Life in Indonesia often goes at a slow pace, whether it be a result of bad traffic or the fact ...
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Indonesia Travel Advice: What To Know Before You Go

Indonesia is a vast and diverse archipelago that continues to impress and surprise longtime expats and even locals. To think ...
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*NEW* Version Of My Siak Tourism Film + Amazing Race Video

I grew up acting then gave it all up for a career in a cubicle. Fun stuff, right? NOT! After ...
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Photo Essay: House Of Sampoerna, Cigarette Factory And Museum

Located in Surabaya, the House Of Sampoerna is museum and active factory, as well as a popular tourist attraction. In ...
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My Siak Tourism Film

  This is part two documenting my first film in Indonesia — Be sure to read the beginning before continuing ...
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Behind The Scenes: My First Film In Indonesia!

I had just finished breakfast one morning at EDU Hostel Jogja when a lady came up to me. “Hi, you’re ...
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A Hostel So Nice I Lived There For 4 Months

That’s right, I’ve been living out of the same hostel for nearly four months. But in my defense if you ...
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Panjat Pinang, The Slippery Traditional Game Of Indonesia

From the moment I first saw this traditional game being played a few days before August 17th, Indonesian Independence Day, ...
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Banyusumurup Traditional Village: Home Of The Keris

In my quest to explore the non-touristy side of Indonesia I recently took a day-trip out to Banyusumurup, a small ...
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FriFotos: A Strange Street in Surabaya, Indonesia

What Is Wrong With This Photo Of Surabaya, Indonesia? Welcome to my first ever FriFotos post, thanks for stopping by ...
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Exploring Tangkuban Perahu, A Semi-Dormant Volcano

Indonesia has no shortage of mountains to climb and volcanoes to explore. Many require long hikes to reach but others ...
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Kebun Binatang Bandung: The Most Depressing Zoo Ever?

Zoos, although an educational and inspiring experience for children, often caused mixed feelings among adults. It is rare that I ...
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