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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleFoodie 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...
View ArticleSimply 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...
View ArticleAn 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...
View ArticleBalinese 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleTwinpalms 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...
View ArticleBiking 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:...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleWhere 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! *Post contains affiliate links. While searching where to stay in...
View ArticleGuide 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleWhere 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...
View ArticleLet’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...
View ArticleHiking 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...
View ArticleUbud 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...
View ArticleOne 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...
View ArticleTaking a Day Trip to Nusa Penida: Bali’s Paradise Island
Nusa Penida is one of the last vastly undeveloped and unexplored places on earth — yet somehow, it’s situated just minutes offshore from Bali’s busy southeast coast! Luckily, this rustic and incredibly...
View ArticleA 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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