Arunika - Southeast Asia Travel & Food Blog

If you're looking for a peaceful coastal destination in Johor Bahru, Forest City Beach is worth adding to your travel list. Located within the Forest City development near the Malaysia-Singapore border, this beach offers a refreshing escape from the city's hustle and bustle, combining scenic sea views, family-friendly attractions, and plenty of photo opportunities. Why Visit Forest City Beach? Forest City Beach is known for its beautiful waterfront views and spacious open areas. While the weather can get quite hot during the day, visitors can find relief under the many trees planted around the beach area. The shaded spots make it more comfortable for families, couples, and solo travelers to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the coastline. The beach is particularly enjoyable during weekdays or non-peak hours when crowds are smaller, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the calm atmosphere and stunning scenery. A Paradise for Photography Enthusiasts One of the highlights of Forest ...

Avoid a cultural shock while travelling to Southeast Asia! We’ve all been there, a moment where you realised that you just embarrassed yourself in the public, or perhaps innocently pointing to the sacred statue and everyone just shocked in silence! Well, understanding which gestures open doors and which accidentally slam them shut is vital. Therefore, learning a few essential social rules is the single best way to move beyond "tourist" status and unlock genuine warmth, ensuring your journey is filled with smiles, not apologies! Here’s the top 3 of the most fundamental and crucial rules to understand when traveling through Southeast Asia: 1. The Dirtiness of the Feet In many Southeast Asian cultures, the human body is viewed hierarchically: The Head is the highest part: spiritual, sacred, and closest to the heavens. The Feet are the lowest part: literally touching the ground, associated with dirt, and furthest from the spiritual realm.  Therefore, the feet are culturally deem...

If you’re a food lover that would like to try a new experience of roasted pork in VietNam , then you should try Bún Chả! More than just a vermicelli and grilled meat, Bún Chả holds an aromatic and tender smoky taste, but do you know what is inside this delicious meal? Bún Chả is a harmonious combination of textures and temperatures, typically served with four distinct elements: The Grilled Pork (Chả) : The heart of the dish, marinated and traditionally grilled over hot charcoal until beautifully caramelized and smoky. It usually consists of two kinds: Minced Pork Patties (Chả Băm) : Juicy, seasoned meatballs made from ground fatty pork. Pork Belly Slices (Thịt Ba Chỉ): Thin slices of fatty pork belly, charred and tender. The Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm) : This is the soul of Bún Chả. It is a light, warm, and highly nuanced liquid that acts as both a dipping sauce and a light broth. It achieves a masterful balance of sweet, sour, salty, and savory (umami), made from fish sauce, sugar, vi...

Are you travelling somewhere in East Java? And... you're looking for a natural and quiet beach, with proper facilities for tourists, then you need to add this beach to your destination list! Entry Fee: Rp. 25.000(locals) - Rp. 50.000(Foreigners) [$1.52 - $3] Serit Beach - Blitar While Blitar boasts its share of beautiful coastlines, there exists a lesser-known jewel, whispered among locals and adventurous travelers: Pantai Serit (Serit Beach). Forget the bustling shores and crowded sun loungers, this beach offers black sand, mesmerizing waves, alongside with a long coastline. Serit offers a refreshing contrast to more commercialized destinations, truly earning its reputation as Blitar's most captivating hidden gem. How To Get Here You can rent a bike or a car from Blitar, then drive here for around 1 hour from the downtown area, the road were quite good with a little bit of bumps in some points, watch out for some holes in some areas, and expect to drive in the rural mountainou...