Ultimate 1-Week East Java Itinerary – Temples, Waterfalls, & Volcanoes
Java, the most populated island of Indonesia, is home to some of the most incredible volcanic landscapes in the world. The smoking craters at Mount Bromo and Kawah… Read More
Prambanan Temple – Ancient Hindu Temples In Java, Indonesia
Prambanan is Indonesia’s very own 9th century twin to the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. If you’ve been to Angkor before, this is like a continuation of that… Read More
Hin Wong Bay In Koh Tao, Thailand
Hin Wong Bay is a beautiful scenic bay on the east side of Koh Tao island. Green palm trees and massive boulders line the coast, and so far… Read More
Bukit Kasih – Epic Stone Faces & Volcanic Area Near Manado, Sulawesi
Bukit Kasih is a shrine and monument in the Minahasa highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Two epic stone faces, dedicated to local heroes from a long time ago, are… Read More
The Great Pyramids Of Giza In Egypt – How To Visit The Ancient Pyramids
What kind of bucket list doesn’t include the pyramids of Egypt?! Built in 2560 BC, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made object in the world… Read More
Abu Simbel Temple In Egypt – Epic Statues 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
Sai Nuan Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Sai Nuan Beach is a set of two scenic beaches in south west Koh Tao island. This is one of the more secluded places in the island, and… Read More
Freedom Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Freedom Beach is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches on the south end of Koh Tao island. It’s super easy to reach, and there are lots… Read More
15 Best Nusa Penida Beaches To Visit
Believe it or not, some of the nicest beaches in the Bali province are actually on Nusa Penida island. Some of these are strictly “sightseeing” type beaches with… Read More
Ao Tanote Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Ao Tanote Beach (aka Tanote Bay) is one of the nicest spots on the east side of Koh Tao island. There’s something for everyone here. The views and… Read More
Kelingking Beach & T-Rex Cliff Point In Nusa Penida, Bali
The amazing Kelingking beach cliff (also known as Karang Dawa) is the most famous view in Nusa Penida, and probably one of the most famous views in all… Read More
Shark Bay & Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Shark Bay, also known as Thian Og (in Thai), has incredible turquoise water and it’s one of the most popular snorkeling spots on Koh Tao island! The name… Read More
Shark Island In Koh Tao, Thailand
Shark Island is a small, rocky island near the east coast of Koh Tao that is great for kayaking and snorkeling trips. The name comes from the unique… Read More
Koh Nang Yuan Island Viewpoint In Koh Tao, Thailand
Koh Nang Yuan island is easily the most famous view in Koh Tao, and it’s one of the most beautiful too! You can see this twin island viewpoint… Read More
Sairee Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Sairee Beach is the biggest and most popular beach on Koh Tao island. If you’re looking for white sand, lazy palm trees, and a great place to watch… Read More
John Suwan Viewpoint In Koh Tao, Thailand
Koh Tao is famous for the scenic twin islands at Nang Yuan, but the less known John Suwan Viewpoint actually has some of the very best views. At… Read More
Wat Koh Tao Temple In Thailand
Wat Koh Tao is a Buddhist temple on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand. It’s a modern temple, so there’s not a lot of history here, but… Read More
Nunggalan Beach Shipwreck In Uluwatu, South Bali
Nunggalan is one of my favorite hidden beaches in Bali, with miles of white sand stretching along the green cliffs and almost no tourists in sight. But what… Read More
Rammang Rammang Maros – Karst Village Day Trip From Makassar, Sulawesi
Rammang Rammang is a group of villages in the karst mountains of south Sulawesi, Indonesia. The scenery at this place is utterly mind blowing. Watch out for dinosaurs.… Read More
Angkor Wat Cambodia Travel Guide – Visiting The Temples – Map, Tours, & Photos
No traveler’s bucket list would be complete without a visit to the world famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia. It’s a profound and heavy experience. Exploring Angkor feels a… Read More
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque In Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi may not be as well known as Dubai when it comes to tourism hotspots, but there’s at least one thing you should definitely see here and… Read More
Petra, Jordan Travel Guide – Inside The Ancient City – Map, Tours, & Photos
Jordan is emerging as one of the most popular countries to visit in the Middle East. It’s relatively safe and affordable, and there are some amazing things to… Read More
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall In East Java, Indonesia
Tumpak Sewu waterfall (also known as Coban Sewu) is quickly becoming famous as one of the most amazing waterfalls in Java, Indonesia. It may even be the coolest… Read More
Kabut Pelangi Waterfall In East Java, Indonesia
The hills and mountains in Java are full of amazing waterfalls, but one of the best is Kabut Pelangi in East Java. This is a huge waterfall in… Read More
Sai Daeng Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Sai Daeng is a nice white sand beach with shady trees to sit under, and good views of Shark Island in the distance. It’s one of the nicer… Read More
Nudey Beach On Fitzroy Island – Best Beach In Australia
Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island was recently named the best beach in Australia. The Aussies have a lot of great beaches, and I haven’t visited all of them… Read More
Kapas Biru Waterfall In East Java, Indonesia
Kapas Biru is one of a trio of awesome waterfalls that can be visited on a day trip from Malang, East Java. The name means ‘blue cotton waterfall’… Read More
Angkor Wat Temple Sunrise In Cambodia – Tips, Tours, & Best Photo Spots
The Angkor Wat is an impressive and famous monument of ancient history, and there’s no better time to see it than at sunrise. It’s one of the most… Read More
Puyung Beach In Nusa Penida, Bali
One of the nicest white sand beaches in Bali is still completely unknown to most visitors, but it’s just a short distance from some of the more popular… Read More
Nyang Nyang Beach Shipwreck In Uluwatu, South Bali
Nyang Nyang is one of the bigger white sand beaches in south Bali, with clean blue water and lots of wide open space. The walk down and back… Read More
Coban Pelangi Waterfall In East Java, Indonesia
Coban Pelangi is one of the less known waterfalls in the Malang area of East Java, Indonesia. I wasn’t expecting this waterfall to be anything incredible based on… Read More
18 Best Bali Temples – Complete Bali Temple Guide For Indonesia
Bali has dozens of old Hindu temples to explore, but the most interesting ones are in Ubud and north Bali. The architecture and history behind some of these… Read More
15 Best Bali Waterfalls – List Of Hidden Waterfall Hikes In Bali, Indonesia
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
Sanur To Nusa Penida: List Of Bali Speedboat Companies
If you’re looking for basic information on how to get to Nusa Penida, you can find my complete guide for that here. The following is only a list… Read More
GitGit Waterfall – Twin Waterfall In Singaraja, North Bali
GitGit Waterfall (aka Git Git, aka Colek Pamor) is one of the biggest waterfalls in Bali, and it’s also one of my favorites. It’s a short, easy hike… Read More
Leke Leke Waterfall In North Bali
Leke Leke waterfall (aka Kipuan Kebo) is a nice waterfall hidden in a rock crevice in north Bali. It may not look very impressive in some photos, but… Read More
30 Angkor Wat Pictures That Will Make You Want To Visit Cambodia
The Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia is one of the biggest religious monuments in the world, and it belongs on the bucket list of any serious traveler.… Read More
Lamai Beach Viewpoint In Koh Samui, Thailand
Lamai Beach viewpoint (not to be confused with Lamai viewpoint) is a must see if you’re ever visiting Koh Samui island. Some of the best views on the… Read More
Paluang Cliff Viewpoint In Nusa Penida, Bali
Paluang Cliff is another amazing viewpoint that is just a 5 minute drive from the famous Kelingking Cliff in Nusa Penida island. Both Paluang and Kelingking show you… Read More
Batu Siha Beach In Nusa Penida, Bali
Nusa Penida is full of beautiful scenic viewpoints and hidden spots, but if you’re looking for one that is truly remote, Batu Siha is where it’s at. This… Read More
Ao Leuk Bay & Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Ao Leuk is one of the nicest white sand beaches on Koh Tao island. The color of the water here is a unique shade of light blue, and… Read More
Iceland By Drone – 4K Video
Iceland is one of the world’s most mysterious and beautiful places. Back in 2016, I slept in a rental car in Iceland for 1 month and drove 7,000… Read More
14 Best Fruit Smoothie Bowls In Bali – Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu, Sanur & More
In Bali, food is art, and this is especially true with the fresh fruit smoothie bowls. You can find them just about anywhere in Bali, and the prices… Read More
Phnom Penh Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda In Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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… Read More
Manta Point Overlook – Cliff Panorama In Nusa Penida, Bali
Lots of visitors to Nusa Penida know of Manta Point as a good snorkeling and diving spot where you can swim with the giant manta rays But what… Read More
Batu Caves – How To Visit From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Batu Caves are one of the best things to see near Kuala Lumpur city. These are some big limestone hills with a 140 foot tall statue of… Read More
Korawa Beach Viewpoint In Nusa Penida, Bali
Korawa Beach is a cool little ‘cliff beach’ on the west side of Nusa Penida island. A lot of blogs get this place mixed up with the famous… Read More
Bulian Beach In Nusa Penida, Bali
Bulian Beach is a neat hidden inlet on the west side of Nusa Penida island. The beach is covered with seashells and rocks, but some of the shells… Read More
About Me
Hey guys! I’m David, an American with a passion for adventure, the outdoors, and all things travel.
I’m currently based in Bali, but my journeys take me to destinations all over the world.
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