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Sunrise at Bromo, Borobudur and Yogyakarta's cafés, Bali's temples, the cool hills of Malang and Bandung, and slow days on the Gili Islands.

IndonesiaLombok and the Gili Islands in the Dry Season: Boats, Turtles and Quiet BeachesEveryone told me Bali was too crowded in July and August, and that the best escape was just one boat…August 22, 2026IndonesiaExploring Bandung: Kawah Putih, Tea Hills and the Old Streets of BragaWhenever Jakarta gets too hot and too busy, people there say the same thing: go to Bandung. The capital of…May 18, 2026IndonesiaExploring Malang and Batu: Rainbow Villages, Flower Gardens and Cool Highland AirAfter a hot and hectic few days in Surabaya, my friend and I wanted somewhere cooler and slower. Everyone we…June 3, 2025IndonesiaTop 5 Cafes in Jogja Perfect for WorkingIf you’re traveling in Indonesia, especially in Jogja, and suddenly work or assignments pop up, what do you do? A…March 15, 2025IndonesiaJourney to the Crater of Bromo MountainMaybe it’s the thrill of new trips that pushes me to write—finishing old travel tales to share fresher ones with…October 29, 2023IndonesiaThe Stunning Road to Bali’s Sacred Tanah Lot TempleHello, Bali! If you’ve trekked across Java like I just did, you’ll see Bali’s a whole different vibe in Indonesia.…September 24, 2023IndonesiaExploring the Thousand-Buddha Temple of BorobudurPerched in Central Java, Indonesia, about 25 miles (40km) northwest of Jogjakarta’s center, Borobudur—the Thousand-Buddha Temple—rises like a giant Buddhist…August 9, 2023IndonesiaSunrise and Cloud-Hunting at Bromo MountainMeeting my friend again felt like a rebirth. Sitting in his car, the heat radiating from me seemed to melt…July 31, 2023IndonesiaPassing Through Ubud, Gazing at Batur Volcano, and Visiting the Legendary Besakih TempleMy 7-day journey exploring Indonesia’s Java strip has wrapped up—pretty much a smashing success. The plan was tight but executed…February 6, 2023
Ink drawing of Bill, the writer of Ink on the Map, seen from behind

Hi, I'm Bill

I live in Saigon and travel slowly around East and Southeast Asia, Australia and the US, writing down the practical bits: how to get there, what it costs and what is worth your time.

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