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Simply Paradise: The Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua

From the moment we pulled up to the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, I knew our stay would be regretfully short. And sure enough, on the morning of our flight to Singapore, our cab driver waited for...

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An Oceanfront Oasis in Thailand: Hyatt Regency Phuket

To this day, we still can’t stop thinking about our stay at the *Hyatt Regency Phuket. With unbeatable views of the Andaman Sea, incredible guestrooms, world-class swimming pools, and fresh, thoughtful...

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Balinese Bliss: The Grand Hyatt Bali

If, during your Balinese vacation, you seek a cultural experience while still enjoying all of the luxuries of a five-star beach resort, the *Grand Hyatt Bali is just the place for you. The Grand Hyatt...

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How to Spend a 24-Hour Layover in Singapore

While traveling throughout Southeast Asia, avoiding a layover at Singapore Changi Airport is almost impossible. When we found out that we’d be stopping there, at Southeast Asia’s largest transportation...

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Twinpalms Phuket Resort: The Ultimate Thai Getaway

With such an esteemed name to live up to, the *Twinpalms Phuket Resort did not fail. The Twinpalms Phuket Resort belongs to a very prestigious club; it’s a “Small Luxury Hotel of the World.” “What’s...

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Biking through Bali’s countryside with Bamba Experience

During our time in Bali, we embarked on a biking adventure through the countryside with Bamba Experience. After experiencing the tour first-hand, I feel that I should let you in on a little secret:...

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The 15 Best Places & Activities in Bali, Indonesia

15. White water rafting Feeling adventurous? Get your adrenaline pumping on a white water rafting adventure in Bali! If you visit Bali during the rainy season, high water levels will make for an extra...

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Where to Stay in Phuket, Thailand: The Surin Phuket

If you’re wondering where to stay in Phuket, Thailand, your search ends here, because luckily, we’ve already done the research for you! While searching where to stay in Phuket, Thailand, I came across...

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Guide to Phuket, Thailand: Everything you need to know

If you had to choose just one area to visit in Thailand, which would you choose? My answer to that question was Phuket. And it just so happens that millions of other travelers make that same exact...

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The Best of Bali: The Balinese People

Not a day passes that I don’t think about Bali. Yet when I do, I don’t immediately remember the warm sunshine on my skin, the taste of chicken satay, the sounds of waves crashing, or the adrenaline...

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Where to Stay in Ubud: The Maya Ubud

I’ve been saving my favorite resort in Bali for last: the *Maya Ubud. Ubud, Bali’s cultural heartland, is the perfect place to unwind after many sunny, fun-filled days in the south of Bali. After...

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Let’s Go Island Hopping in Thailand: A Photo Essay

Today, and every day, I dream of island hopping in Thailand. I crave sunshine, the clearest of azure waters, and untouched yellow sand that stretches as far as the eye can see. I long to see those...

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Hiking Bali’s Mount Batur at Sunrise: A Must-Do!

At 2 am, my iPhone alarm blared. I’ve never gotten up this early for anything, I thought. In 30 minutes, our driver would arrive, which meant only one thing: no time to hit the snooze button. Who, in...

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Ubud Foodie Guide: The Best Healthy Eats in Ubud, Bali

Oh, Ubud. I love you for so many reasons. But I especially love that you make healthy vegetarian and vegan eating so easy and approachable — and most importantly, so damn delicious. If you’ve never...

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One Week in Ubud, Bali: The Only Guide You Need

If you’re spending one week in Ubud, you should know that you are about to experience something truly special. The first time I visited Ubud, I made the mistake of only spending four days there. But...

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Taking a Day Trip to Nusa Penida: Bali’s Paradise Island

Want to take a day trip to Nusa Penida from Bali? This guide shares everything you need to know for a successful day trip. Nusa Penida has quickly become the next “it” destination in Bali. During your...

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A Guide to Pemuteran: The Secret Paradise on Bali’s North Coast

Nestled on Bali’s northwest coast, hours away from the bustling south, is a peaceful, hidden paradise called Pemuteran. If you’ve never heard of Pemuteran before, then I wouldn’t be surprised. This...

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Three Weeks in Bali Itinerary: Where to Go, Stay, and Eat + Costs

If you’re planning to spend three weeks in Bali, then let me start off by saying I support that. Bali is one of my favorite places in the entire world, and in my opinion, three weeks is the perfect...

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How to Get a Vietnam Tourist Visa (As an American Citizen)

Vietnam. Just the word alone evokes thoughts of bustling cities, millions of noisy scooters, hot bowls of pho, pristine beaches, and lush rice fields. And it sounds so good, doesn’t it? Every year,...

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Volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand for One Week

When I visited Phuket, Thailand for the first time in 2015, I was horrified to see tourists riding depressed, overworked elephants on the sides of busy roads. (Oh, the things people will do to get...

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A Quick Guide to Two Days in Kyoto, Japan

From 794 to 1868, Kyoto was the capital of Japan. Known for its impressive imperial palaces, Shinto shrines, peaceful gardens, traditional kaiseki restaurants, and beautiful geiko, Kyoto is a...

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Foodie Guide: Where to Eat in Sapporo, Japan

So, you’re going to Sapporo. If you’re anything like me, then your first question might be something like: “Where are the best places to eat?” And since you arrived on this blog post, it’s safe to...

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