The following post is written by Gaby, BMTM’s resident surf expert: When you think of Bali do you think exquisite, crystal clear blue waters that merge perfectly onto pristine, white sandy beaches drifting endlessly along tropical coastlines? If you mention the name Indonesia anywhere in the world, you will more than likely excitedly be told […]
How to Participate in a 10-day Meditation Retreat at Wat Suan Mokkh
The 10-day meditation retreat at Wat Suan Mokkh in Chaiya, Southern Thailand, has been inviting English speakers to learn more about Dharma and meditation for several decades. Thanks to generous donations of time and supplies, mostly by local Thais, the open-air meditation halls in the beautifully manicured forest of the monastery provide a perfect refuge […]
Ringing in the New Year With Ten Days of Silent Meditation
Days 94-104 It was a starry night on Koh Tao in Southern Thailand. I was lying on a wooden deck, staring up at the stars as party revelers danced away at the bar to my right. I was tired of dancing, I was tired of reckless tourists — I was tired of the whole Thai […]
How to Get SIM Cards in Southeast Asia
In a comment on a recent post, I was asked to write about traveling with an unlocked iPhone (or any smart phone, really), obtaining SIM cards abroad, and how the whole process takes place. Kellie, I’m glad you asked. I have been traveling for over 5 years now with an unlocked iPhone, always buying a prepaid […]
How to Find the Tiu Kelep Waterfall In Lombok
Nestled in the shadows of Mount Rinjani lies the tiny village of Senaru. Regarded as the gateway for Mount Rinjani, Senaru is a hub for travellers eagerly awaiting their fate on Lombok’s highest mountain. With many disregarding the village as merely a transit stop, we decided to take a closer look around and see what […]