The Land of Smiles has it all: Vibrant culture, delicious food, a price tag that’s easy on the budget, warmth year-round, beaches, jungles, and mountains. The only thing it doesn’t have is snow, thank goodness! If you’re like me Thailand is attractive for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to the lack of […]
The Rumah Pohon Treehouse in Nusa Penida
There have been many brilliant sunrises in my life, but it’s hard to top the one at the Rumah Pohon Treehouse in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The way that the sun rose over the jagged islets, lighting up the entire bay in layers of orange, pink, and gold, all while I watched from the perch in […]
The Ideal Indonesia Itinerary for 2 Weeks to 2 Months
When the sun rose over the volcano caldera, lighting up the sky in shades of orange, pink, and yellow, it illuminated the electric blue lake and the blue flames of the volcano faded into the light. I looked at the French guy next to me, whom I’d met during the hike up with the stars, […]
The Journey: Why I Love this Travel Podcast by KLM
Podcasts have become a mainstay in my ears now while I travel, not just internationally but on the train in Berlin, while making dinner, while cleaning up after my messy self, and while out for an evening stroll. Podcasts usually help me learn something and entertain me simultaneously, and I can listen to them offline. Double […]
The Perfect Nusa Islands Itinerary
The Nusa islands off the coast of Bali in Indonesia are exactly what you’re looking for if you want the beauty of Balinese culture but wish it came without the crowds. Located just 30 minutes by boat from Bali’s Sanur, this is what people say Bali was like 30 years ago. There are three Nusa […]