Total Solar Eclipse 2016

My trip to the remote city of Palu in Indonesia to see one of nature’s most extraordinary events, a total solar eclipse.


Watching the Great American Eclipse with Family in Nebraska
Watching the Great American Eclipse with Family in Nebraska

August 22, 2017

It’s been 530 days since my first brush with totality and finally the day of the Great American Eclipse was…

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My first Total Solar Eclipse in Palu Indonesia
My first Total Solar Eclipse in Palu Indonesia

March 9, 2016

The day of the Eclipse was finally upon us and after an early breakfast at 4:00 AM, my driver, guide,…

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Review: Mercure Palu
Review: Mercure Palu

March 8, 2016

After landing and grabbing my luggage, I went outside only to be greeted by a mass of people. Now, I…

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Things to see & do in Palu, Indonesia
Things to see & do in Palu, Indonesia

March 8, 2016

Palu is the provincial capital of central Sulawesi with a population of 330,000. Since I had a spare day before…

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Review: Sheraton Bandara – Jakarta Airport
Review: Sheraton Bandara – Jakarta Airport

March 7, 2016

Upon arrival, I met a staff member of the Sheraton Bandara, who was waiting for me right outside the departure…

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Review: Lion Air Domestic Flight – Jakarta to Palu
Review: Lion Air Domestic Flight – Jakarta to Palu

March 7, 2016

I arrived at the Lion Air domestic terminal with 70 minutes to spare. Outside the terminal there was a long…

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Intro: Chasing in the Solar Eclipse in Indonesia
Intro: Chasing in the Solar Eclipse in Indonesia

March 6, 2016

Every couple of years, Mother Nature showcases one of the most beautiful events in the sky, the total solar eclipse.…

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Review: Cebu Pacific Economy Class – Manila to Jakarta
Review: Cebu Pacific Economy Class – Manila to Jakarta

March 6, 2016

Cebu Pacific is a low cost carrier based in the Philippines and is the only other major Filipino carrier besides…

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Review: Pacific Club Lounge & Manila Airport Terminal 3
Review: Pacific Club Lounge & Manila Airport Terminal 3

March 6, 2016

The day of departure came and I grabbed an Uber to Terminal 3, Manila Airport’s newest air terminal. As I…

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