So, from a fellow female world traveller here's some hopefully practical advice. You need far fewer pairs of socks! You're not going to need them until NZ and if you need some there buy a pair. Think it's one of the things we forget when travelling that there are places to buy stuff in other countries. I don't know what the difference between general and hiking shoes is but I'm betting you're not a heels kind of girl so invest in a pair of lightweight Merrel's or salamon that can cover daily walking around and some more rigorous hiking. Also have you considered a menstrual cup? Save on a whole heap of space that tampons take up and so much more environmentally friendly. Finally the backpack looks awesome, great size. Is a Karrimor. Mine has been around and about a few times and has stood the test of time and survived being hurled around on and off local transport. I've been to Indo lots so let me know what you're into and I can make some recommendations. Excited for you
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Thank you so much for the long reply!
The sock thing, sometimes the skin on my foot goes weird a bit so I prefer clean socks every day actually. It proved to be the best way for my skin.
I think this is very true. However, I guess we're also just scared not being able to buy the stuff there as we're used to here. I simply do not know what they sell there - however I found out there is Decathlon in Thailand! I am mainly looking for this sport stuff - I feel cotton dries way too slow and gets heavy at some point. Also cotton creases super fast so I don't want to look like a used napkin.
With general and hiking shoes, I mean that I wait some light trailrunners for normal, and maybe some Adidas Terrex or similar for some more rainy weather? Now I think of it, just the trailrunners might just do fine.
I have heard about the menstrual cup, but I don't know what to think of it honestly. Also, it looks super giant!
The backpack is an Osprey! It has a detachable daypack, so ideal for flights too as I can simply zip it off and take it with me inside the aircraft. It has just one giant space and can be opened up like a suitcase. Also, I can carry it horizontally, so I am pretty charmed by it!
I really want to check or Jakarta and Bogor since I have some roots from there. Would love to find out where my grandfather grew up etc. Also, I have heard that Yogyakarta is amazing, so I definitely want to check that out too. We are flying again from Bali, so I will need me some cool time there before we take off!
One of the things I also want to try out is learning how to surf, wondering if Indonesia could help me out with developing these skills!
Thank you so much again. I appreciate it a lot and you being excited for my trip only makes me smile! I started following you. Looking forward to your posts.
Argh, feet and travel, I can sympathise! Big cities in Indo are pretty hectic but having a reason to go and trace some family roots will be amazing. There are loads of places to learn to surf in Indo but think the east coast of Oz is the friendliest for that. I moved to Cape Town five years ago and have been 'learning to surf' for nearly three years. It's so damn difficult!
Have you considered scuba diving/snorkelling. That's the big draw to Indo for me as the underwater world is mind-blowing. Nusa Lembongan is a cool space to hang and you can get the ferry from Bali.
Will continue to connect with long replies with 'real' people. I'm new to all this and got pretty disheartened with trawling through a lot of mediocre content so it's super cool to actually find some great content to follow.
As for the menstrual cup.......I know what you mean.......hahaha but be brave it really is worth giving it a go for more travel freedom.
Yeah! I heard Jakarta is basically a bunch of traffic and filth, but you just gotta be there at some point!
And exactly. I am probably going to meet the family of his youngest sister who is still alive, so hopefully I will get to know more about them.
I haven't thought about scuba diving/snorkeling, but now you mention it - I would love to try out snorkeling! Never done it actually.
What else is to see there as Nusa Lembongan? I haven't heard of it before!
It really does trigger to connect more with someone actually. I love random and amazing conversations with Steemit strangers!
The cup though - you'd have to take it out and then get the bloody thing all over to the sink to rinse it out before putting it in again?
Haha. A cup is not for everyone but I spent three months in Madagascar and 9 weeks working in the field with no toilets or running water. The thought of leaving a tampon behind in a long drop or even worse, the whole you dig in the ground didn't was sort of against the marine conservation work we were trying to do but I'm guessing you're not going to be going anywhere quite as remote!
Nusa Lembongan is just a quick boat ride from Bali and has the most incredible coral reefs and marine life so you can snorkel all day. And it also has a little wave you can try your hand at surfing. There are some serious surf breaks too. And hiking the interior is pretty awesome. On Bali main island I's would highly recommend not spending long in Kuta or Sanur, they're just full of holiday makers rather than travellers, so maybe try heading up the coast to Padangbai and of course Ubud is a traveller favourite. Depending on how rogue you want to go one of my favourite places in Indo is called Bunaken island where there is nothing to do but eat, swim, snorkel, make new friends and stay with the locals.
That sounds a bit too far away from civilization for my taste and I don't think I will find myself in such situations - hopefully. I will scream! Haha!
Ooh, that sounds pretty amazing. I would love to try that out! Also I am really considering a GoPro or similar maybe.
I shall definitely add those to my list. It sounds pretty amazing! I just checked for the Bunaken Island, but it looks pretty far away from everthing else that we've planned so far, so not quite sure if we can make it to there :(