East Timor is becoming an increasingly popular destination for diving and snorkeling trips, and part of the novelty is that it’s also one of the world’s younges......
El Nido, Palawan is a pristine, exotic island destination in the Philippines that can be reached by air, van, bus, or ferry. It’s not hard to get there, but the......
One of the best things to do in Japan during the winter is to take a trip up north to visit the wild snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park, near Nagano. During......
The hills and mountains in Java are full of amazing waterfalls, but one of the best is Kabut Pelangi Waterfall in East Java. Also known as Air Terjun Kabut Pela......
The amazing Kelingking beach hike and cliff point is easily the most famous location in Nusa Penida, and probably one of the most iconic pictures in all of Bali......
Matsumoto Castle is one of the most well known and well preserved castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. This is an authentic Samurai f......
The Mount Batur hike in Bali is one of the most accessible and popular volcano trekking experiences you can have in Indonesia. It’s not very hard to do the guid......
Mount Dukono is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and it’s been erupting non-stop since 1933. If you’re a hiker you can go see this fearsome volcan......
Nungnung Waterfall is one of the biggest and most powerful falls in Bali, Indonesia. It’s a bit harder to reach than others because you have to hike down a gree......
One of the most popular places in Nusa Penida is easily Crystal Bay, but just a 20-30 minute walk over the hill from Crystal Bay is a second beach with nicer sa......
Phnom Penh doesn’t have a whole lot of things to see and do compared to other capital cities in SE Asia like Bangkok or even Vientiane, but one exception is the......
There’s a pink beach on Komodo island in Indonesia that’s become famous for its light reddish sand color and turquoise water, and the good news is that it’s als......
Siau island is a small, remote island with amazing nature in northeast Indonesia, and it’s pretty easy to visit from Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Pula......
Puyung Beach on Nusa Penida island is one of the nicest white sand beaches in Bali, but it’s still completely unknown to most visitors. This beach also happens......
As a kid I was a big fan of Samurai and Japanese history, so when I was passing through Tokyo last week I knew I had to pay a visit to the Samurai Museum in Shi......
Sanur Beach may not rank up there with Bali’s top beaches, but it does shine (no pun intended) as one of the best sunrise spots on the island. On my first visit......
The Shwezigon Pagoda (also called Shwezigon Paya) is a fantastic gold covered Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). This pagoda was built in the 11th centu......
In 2018, I got the chance to visit a place I’d never been before: Sulawesi, one of the largest and most underrated islands in Indonesia. These Sulawesi pictures......
The awesome Taroko Gorge National Park in Hualien is a bit like Taiwan’s version of the Grand Canyon. This is a huge marble gorge with steep rock walls carved b......
Brunei is a tiny, oil rich Muslim country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, and its capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan only has a population of about......
Bali is famous for the Ubud Monkey Forest, but there are actually a bunch of other monkey sanctuaries like it that are spread out over the island. One of these......
The Ang Thong National Marine Park is a group of 42 paradise islands in the Gulf of Thailand that you can visit on a day trip from Koh Samui or Koh Phangan. The......
The Angkor Wat is an impressive and famous monument of ancient history, and there’s no better time to see it than at sunrise. This is one of the most popular an......
Atuh Beach is one of the coolest beaches on the south end of Nusa Penida island. Unlike Suwehan Beach, this one is not a secret and there are sunbeds, beanbags,......
The Bali Butterfly Park is a great place to interact with Indonesian bugs and butterflies in a semi-natural setting in Bali. We had loads of fun here! Bali actu......
A zoo is a zoo, and once you’ve seen one, you might think you’ve seen them all, but the Bali Zoo is a bit special and probably different from any other zoo you’......
Last July, a buddy and I revisited one of my favorite spots in Nusa Penida — Banah Cliff Point! The great thing about Banah is that it actually has half a dozen......
When it comes to island hopping destinations in Thailand, Krabi may be overshadowed by nearby Phuket island, but I think both are very scenic and worthwhile. Kr......
Bottle Beach Koh Phangan is a fun adventure away from the noise and bustle of this popular island in Thailand. After a short boat trip you’re rewarded with whit......
Buddha Point is a group of underwater Buddhist temple statues near Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan in Bali. It’s a cool spot that can easily be visited from Le......
Are you looking for one of the craziest and most unique dining experiences in Southeast Asia? This is the Bugs Cafe, an insect restaurant in Siem Reap, Cambodia......
The Teletubbies Hill (also known as ‘Bukit Teletubbies’) is a bit different from anything else Nusa Penida has to offer, even though it’s an island full of biza......
The Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei city is one of Taiwan’s most famous landmarks. This place is a must see if you’re ever in Taipei, and so is the Libe......
One of the most popular spots on the west side of Nusa Penida island is Crystal Bay & Beach. This is not really a “must see” location, but it’s still a good......
Java, the most populated island of Indonesia, is home to some of the most incredible volcanic landscapes in the world. Central Java and East Java are a must for......
Starting elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Ending elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Elevation gain: -60 m (-200 ft) Distance covered: 9 km (5.6 mi) Time hiked: 5h 0m......
Starting elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft) Ending elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Elevation gain: 1,460 m (4,800 ft) Distance covered: 140 km (87 mi) Time hiked: 0h......
Starting elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Ending elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Elevation gain: 640 m (2,100 ft) Distance covered: 5 km (3 mi) Time hiked: 4h 45m......
Starting elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Ending elevation: 3,820 m (12,530 ft) (temporary) Elevation gain: 380 m (1,250 ft) (temporary) Distance covered: 2.5 km......
Fansipan mountain (also known as Phan Xi Pang) is the tallest mountain in Vietnam, and also the tallest mountain in the Indochina peninsula (Vietnam, Laos and C......
Turkey’s city of Istanbul is full of incredible architecture, history, and food, but if there’s one attraction that really stood out to me on my visit to this c......