Posts by 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.

Vietnam Visa Guide: 3 Simple Steps

3 steps to check which visa you need for Vietnam Arranging your visa can be one of the …

Vietnam

Train in Ella, Sri Lanka Nine Arch Bridge

Booking Train Tickets in Sri Lanka

How to Book Train Tickets in Sri Lanka The train is one of the most popular modes of …

Sri Lanka

The Best of Java in 7 days: Java To Bali Trip Itinerary

Java to Bali trip itinerary After seeing Yogyakarta, many travellers visit Mount Bromo, an active volcano in the …

Blog

Indonesia

How to visit the Sewu waterfalls

Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls is a multi-tiered waterfall in East Java, some 70 km south of Mt. Bromo. Loosely …

Blog

Travelling Vietnam during Tet 2025

Tet is the celebration of Vietnamese New Year, the country’s biggest holiday and their first day of the …

Vietnam

Blog

Luang Prabang

How to get to there Activities Where to stay How to get to Luang Prabang Leaving from Duration …

Laos

Luang Prabang

Quy Nhon

How to get to Quy Nhon Leaving from Duration Prices from See details Bai Xep 15-30 minutes from …

Quy Nhon

Vietnam

Where to visit Mount Bromo from?

If you’re planning on hiking Mt. Bromo, there are several destinations that you can make your base camp …

Indonesia

Ho Chi Minh

Contents How to get there | Discover | Secret Escapes How to get to Ho Chi Minh Leaving …

Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam

Phu Quoc

Contents How to get there | Discover | Secret Escapes How to get to Phu Quoc Leaving from …

Phu Quoc

Vietnam