Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

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Bromo - Indonesia

Yogyakarta to Bromo

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Overview Compare To Malang To Probolinggo To Surabaya To Surabaya Organized Tour What to expect from Mount Bromo? Mount Bromo is one of Indonesia’s main landmarks known for its unique lunar landscape. It is one of three volcanoes located within...
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Krabi beach Thailand

Phuket to Krabi

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Overview Compare Ferry Taxi Bus Indirect Flight Questions To Stay After you make your way over to one of Thailand’s most magnificent coastal regions, there is another one waiting for you along the Andaman Sea: Krabi. Krabi Province offers a...
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Manuel Antonio Costa Rica travelguide

How to Get From
San Jose to Manuel Antonio

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Overview Compare Minivan Taxi Bus Flight To Stay What to expect when visiting Manuel Antonio Manual Antonio’s diverse rainforest is home to a great variety of flora and fauna, particularly the white-faced capuchin monkeys and three-toed sloth. But that’s not...
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Yogyakarta - Indonesia

Jakarta to Yogyakarta

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Overview Compare Train Flight Bus How to get from Jakarta to Yogyakarta Commonly called Jogja, Yogyakarta is Java’s cultural capital. It’s the only region in the country still ruled by a sultan — proving how tightly it values its age-old...
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Gili Islands

Bali to Gili Islands

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Overview Compare Gili Trawangan Gili Meno Gili Air Taking the fast boat from Bali to Gili Islands takes between 1.5-2 hours by fast boat when departing from Padang Bai. The fast boats take more or less the same time as...
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Bali - Indonesia

Yogyakarta to Bali

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Overview Compare Flight Train Questions Bali is Indonesia’s tropical paradise known for its blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Visitors flock to its iconic white-sand beaches, Instagram-famous cliff views, green rice terraces, and ancient temples. The island’s laidback atmosphere...
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Karimun Jawa - Indonesia

Karimun Jawa

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Overview Compare via Jepara via Semarang Flight Karimun Jawa is a small tropical offshore archipelago of 27 islands situated about 90 km off Java’s northern coast. Only five out of the 27 islands of the Karimun Jawa National Park are...
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Sihanoukville main beach

7 things to do in Sihanoukville

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#1 Relax and soak up the sun at Otres Beach Find your chill spot in a more relaxed corner of Sihanoukville, Otres Beach. This long strip of white sand hosts upmarket hotels and thatched bungalows facing the water. Breathe in...
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Centre of Kampot

Top 10 things to do in Kampot & Kep

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Kampot and the neighbouring Kep are very close, and easily accessible to anyone staying in either area. Our guide introduces you to 10 great things to see and do in the region. #1 Explore Preah Monivong Bokor National Park Kampot...
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