If you want to see orangutans in Borneo, one of the best places to do it is at the Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan, Indonesia. The …
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We recently went to Arizona and tried all of the Antelope Canyon tours, including the two main sections: Upper Canyon and Lower Canyon. This is our complete …
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Sanur is known for being one of the most quiet and family friendly areas of Bali, but there are also plenty of good things to do there. …
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Coron vs El Nido: Which Is Better? All Differences Explained
Palawan island has become famous for its tropical scenery and island hopping, but in a head-to-head comparison of Coron vs El Nido which is better? Both of …
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Banggai Islands Travel Guide & Itinerary For Sulawesi
The Banggai area in Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most underrated places to travel, with an amazing blue lake called Paisupok and other good things to see …
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Paisu Pok Lake In Banggai: Bluest Lake In Indonesia
Paisu Pok Lake is a beautiful blue lake in Banggai, Indonesia that was still a hidden gem until very recently, although pictures of this amazing lake are …
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Samet Nangshe Viewpoint: Best Sunrise Spot In Thailand
The Samet Nangshe viewpoint in Thailand is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in my travels. It’s also fairly easy to get there by …
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Arizona is famous for the photogenic Antelope Canyons, but there are some other nice slot canyons in Arizona that are worth seeing as well. We traveled all …
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After a bunch of visits to Japan over the years, I’ve put together this Japanese temple & shrine guide to help you find the best ones! There …
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Bhutan is a wonderful, secluded little country in the Himalayas. It’s definitely not the easiest country to visit, but it’s worth the effort if you’re looking for …
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Labengki Island Guide: Beach Hut Paradise In Sulawesi Indonesia
Labengki island (and its exotic neighbor Sombori) might be one of Indonesia’s best kept secrets. This untouched tropical paradise in Sulawesi is impossibly beautiful. It’s one of …
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The Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike is one of the best things to do in Bhutan, and probably one of the most amazing day hikes in the world. …
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Nusa Penida Island In Bali: Travel Guide & Things To Do
The beautiful, exotic Nusa Penida island lies just 25 kilometers from Bali, the most famous tourist destination in Indonesia. Nusa Penida is a much smaller island than …
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Seram island in Maluku is one of the best kept secrets of Indonesia. The Ora Beach Resort has beautiful views like Bora Bora, and most of the …
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Angkor Wat Travel Guide For Cambodia
No traveler’s bucket list would be complete without a visit to the world famous Angkor Wat Cambodia temple. It’s a profound and heavy experience. Exploring Angkor feels …
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10-Day Bali Itinerary & Nusa Penida Highlights
Bali has such an amazing variety of things to see and do: jungles, temples, markets, beaches, waterfalls, green rice paddies, and so much more. And if you …
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We recently traveled through Arizona and tried all of the Antelope Canyon tours over the course of a week, and I would have to say our favorite …
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Antelope Canyon Tours: Which Is Best? (Upper, Lower, X)
Antelope Canyon is arguably the most famous and beautiful slot canyon in the United States. Located in Arizona on Navajo tribal land, the canyon has a bunch …
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The Hanoi area of Vietnam has lots of interesting places that you can visit on a short trip outside the city, and one of the best for …
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How To Day Trip To Himeji Castle From Osaka & Kyoto
Himeji Castle, also known as Himeji-jo, is the biggest medieval Samurai castle in Japan, and arguably one of the coolest and most photogenic places in the entire …
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A scenic flight over the Rock Islands is becoming one of the most popular things for tourists to do in the little country of Palau, and it’s …
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After a bunch of visits to Japan over the years, I’ve put together this Kyoto temple & shrine guide to help you find the best ones! Kyoto …
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The Palau Rock Islands have earned UNESCO status for their incredible scenery, and they’re one of the main tourist sights in the country of Palau. While many …
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24 Most Beautiful Beaches In Indonesia
Some of the beaches in Indonesia are fantastic, but they tend to be underrated because the really good ones are hiding in remote places without easy access. …
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The island of Bohol Philippines is a unique one, with exotic landscapes like the ‘Chocolate Hills,’ and wild tarsiers, the world’s smallest primate. Bohol may not be …
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Tumpak Sewu Waterfall: Thousand Falls In Java Indonesia
Tumpak Sewu waterfall is becoming famous as one of the most amazing waterfalls in East Java, and it may even be the coolest waterfall in all of …
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How To Visit Mount Bromo Volcano In Indonesia
Watching the sunrise at the Mount Bromo volcano in Indonesia is easily one of the most amazing travel experiences in the world. You can even climb the …
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How To Hike Half Dome In Yosemite National Park
The Half Dome hike is the single most epic hike in California’s Yosemite National Park, with a thrilling and scary cables section at the end of the …
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Believe it or not, there are a bunch of great slot canyons near Las Vegas, Nevada. These may not be the slots you had in mind for …
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Kelingking Beach Nusa Penida: T-Rex Cliff Hike In Bali
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 …
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Lamanai Ruins: The Mayan Mask Temple Of Belize
The Lamanai ruins in Belize are some of the most fascinating Mayan ruins in Central America, complete with a ‘Mask Temple’ that has giant stone faces carved …
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Jiufen Taiwan is one of the most popular day trips from Taipei city. This town is a perfect blend of history, nostalgia, shopping, and sightseeing, and it’s …
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18 Best Slot Canyons In Utah – The Hidden Gems!
Recently we went on a big road trip around the American Southwest, seeing many of the best slot canyons in Utah along the way, and then we …
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Playing With Bali Monkeys At The Ubud Monkey Forest
Seeing the cheeky Bali monkeys should be somewhere near the top of your Indonesia bucket list, and the Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is the most popular place …
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Copan Ruinas: How To Visit The Mayan Ruins In Honduras
The ancient city of Copan was one of the most important cities for the Maya civilization in Central America, and today ‘Copan Ruinas’ is one of the …
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Komodo Islands Travel Guide For Indonesia
The island of Komodo, in Indonesia, is famous for being home to the beastly Komodo dragons (the world’s biggest lizard), and it’s also an incredibly scenic place …
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