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Sensoji Temple: Ancient Japanese Temple In Asakusa, Tokyo
Looking for the biggest and best temple to see in Tokyo? This is it! Sensoji is an entire temple complex with Japanese style gates, a 5 story pagoda,… Read More
Sanur Rice Terraces & Jogging Path In Central Bali
This past week a friend and I discovered a group of rice terraces near Sanur that is virtually unknown to tourists, but they’re just as green as any… Read More
Samurai Museum In Shinjuku, Tokyo – Swords, Armor, & History
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… Read More
Visiting The Snow Monkeys At Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park In Nagano, Japan
One of the best things to do during the winter in Japan is to take a trip up north to the Snow Monkey Park near Nagano. During the… Read More
Abu Simbel Temple In Egypt – Epic Monuments Of Pharaoh Ramses II
It may not be as well known as the pyramids, but Abu Simbel was one of my favorite travel experiences ever. This is an incredible ancient temple, thousands… Read More
How To Get To El Nido, Palawan In The Philippines
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 to… Read More
10 Best Hikes On Oahu, Hawaii – Top Epic & Beautiful Hiking Trails
Oahu may be the busiest and most populated Hawaiian island, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great hiking trails to get away from the bustle. I’ve spent… Read More
Alas Kedaton – Flying Fox & Monkey Sanctuary in Tabanan, Bali
Bali is famous for the Ubud Monkey Sanctuary, but there are actually a bunch of other monkey sanctuaries like it that are spread out over the island. One… Read More
37 Best Things To Do In Bali, Indonesia – Hiking, Temples, Waterfalls, & More
I’ve visited Bali many times over the years, and today it’s where I base myself. Even after several visits, I’m always discovering new things to do here. Bali… Read More
5 Best Waterfalls In Bali, Indonesia – List Of Hidden Waterfall Hikes
Thanks to Bali’s tropical climate and mountains, there are dozens of waterfalls to see on the island, and most of them are easy to reach from popular areas… Read More
Crouching Lion Hike In Oahu, Hawaii – Epic Trail + Beach
Crouching Lion is a short but epic hike in Oahu that ends with a panoramic view of the mountains and jungle at Kahana Bay. I’ve done this hike… Read More
Chinaman’s Hat (Mokolii Island) In Oahu, Hawaii – Kayak & Hike Trip
One of my all time favorite memories of Hawaii is the day some friends and I kayaked out to Chinaman’s Hat and did an epic barbecue on the… Read More
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