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...
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...
View ArticleThree 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...
View ArticleHow 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,...
View ArticleVolunteering 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...
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