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
Lumangan Beach In Nusa Penida, Bali
Lumangan Beach is an inlet with a hidden beach and a huge cave. The journey to Lumangan Beach takes you along the west coast of Nusa Penida, and… Read More
Chalok Baan Kao Bay & Beach In Koh Tao, Thailand
Chalok Baan Kao Bay has one of the biggest and most peaceful beaches in Koh Tao island, great for chilling and watching the sunset. It’s also just a… Read More
Pandan Beach In Nusa Penida, Bali
One of the most popular places in Nusa Penida is easily Crystal Bay, but just a 20-30 minute walk over the hill from Crystal Bay is a second… Read More
Green Bowl Beach In South Bali
Green Bowl is one of my favorite hidden beaches in south Bali. It’s a long walk down to the beach, but you’re greeted by a perfect stretch of… Read More
Abu Simbel Temple In Egypt – Epic Statues Of Pharaoh Ramses II
Abu Simbel may not be as well known as the pyramids, but it was easily one of my favorite travel experiences ever. This is an incredible ancient temple,… Read More
Nusa Penida Transport, Drivers, & Tour Guides – How To Get Around On The Island
Nusa Penida may not be as big of an island as Bali (in fact it’s 1/27th the size in square miles!), but you can still expect to spend… Read More
EBC Trek Diary – Day 3: Namche Bazaar To Everest Sherpa Resorts
Starting elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Ending elevation: 3,820 m (12,530 ft) (temporary) Elevation gain: 380 m (1,250 ft) (temporary) Distance covered: 2.5 km (1.5 mi) (roundtrip) Time… Read More
EBC Trek Diary – Day 2: Benkar To Namche Bazaar
Starting elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Ending elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Elevation gain: 640 m (2,100 ft) Distance covered: 5 km (3 mi) Time hiked: 4h 45m… Read More
EBC Trek Diary – Day 1 (Continued): Lukla To Benkar
Starting elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Ending elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Elevation gain: -60 m (-200 ft) Distance covered: 9 km (5.6 mi) Time hiked: 5h 0m… Read More
EBC Trek Diary – Day 1: Kathmandu Flight To Lukla
Starting elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft) Ending elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Elevation gain: 1,460 m (4,800 ft) Distance covered: 140 km (87 mi) Time hiked: 0h 0m… Read More
Santa Maria Del Mar Church In Barcelona, Spain
After you’re done visiting the famous Catedral de Barcelona and the mountains at Montserrat National Park, you may be asking yourself what else there is to see in… Read More
Padang Padang Beach In South Bali
Padang Padang (aka Labuan Sait) is one of the first hidden beaches I remember visiting on my original trip to Bali back in 2017. Like most beaches in… 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
Teletubbies Hill In Nusa Penida, Bali
Nusa Penida is full of bizarre and unique sights, but this one is a bit different from anything else the island has to offer. The Teletubby hills are… Read More
Ta Prohm Temple Ruins In Angkor, Cambodia
Ta Prohm is one of the most famous and photogenic Angkor temples in Cambodia. It’s known as the “Tomb Raider temple” for being featured in the 2001 Angelina… Read More
Layana Waterfall + Warung In Ubud, Bali
One of the easiest waterfalls to visit in Bali is probably the Layana waterfall, located just east of Ubud. This is a nice 2 step waterfall that you… Read More
Taa Toh Bay In Koh Tao, Thailand
Taa Toh Bay is one of the less known scenic spots on the south end of Koh Tao island. This beach is a great place to unwind and… Read More
Angkor Wat Ticket Price + Office Location & Hours Of Entry
Most tours of the Angkor Wat start with a visit to the ticket office, where all foreign visitors are required to buy tickets. You can find the latest… Read More
Matsumoto Castle – Epic Day Trip From Tokyo, Japan
Matsumoto Castle is one of the most well known and well preserved castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. This is an authentic Samurai fortress… Read More
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 Fields & Jogging Path In Denpasar, Bali
This past week my girlfriend and I discovered a group of rice fields 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 – 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
Sanur Beach Sunrise In Bali – Best Time & Photo Spots
Sanur Beach may not rank up there with Bali’s top beaches, but it does shine (no pun intended) as one of the best sunrise spots on the island.… 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
Goa Giri Putri: Cave Temple In Nusa Penida, Bali
Goa Giri Putri (also known as Karangsari Cave) is yet another Hindu temple in Bali, but this one is unique because it’s inside of a huge natural cave.… Read More
Bali Marigold Fields – Info, Location, & Season
The Bali marigold fields in Temukus village might just be one of the most unique and unexpected landscapes on the island. You won’t see any of the usual… 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
41 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 so many visits, I’m always discovering new things to do here.… 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. We’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
Lanikai Pillbox Hike In Oahu, Hawaii – Epic Sunrise Trail + Beach
The Lanikai Pillbox hike in Oahu, Hawaii is one of the best “bang for your buck” hikes I have ever done. This is a 20-30 minute easy uphill… Read More
Bruarfoss Waterfall In West Iceland
I think Bruarfoss wins the award for bluest waterfall in the country of Iceland, and possibly the bluest waterfall anywhere in the world. This one is a pretty… Read More
Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall In Snaefellsnes, Iceland
Kirkjufellsfoss is a classic waterfall in west Iceland. The name means “church mountain falls” and it comes from the peak in the background that is shaped kind of… Read More
Nungnung Waterfall Near Ubud, Bali
Nungnung is one of the biggest and most powerful waterfalls in Bali. It’s a bit harder to reach than others because you have to hike down a jungle… Read More
Playing With Monkeys At The Sacred Monkey Forest In Ubud, Bali
Looking for a place to see jungles and wildlife? Something that’s fun and affordable, and lets you interact with animals in a more natural setting than a zoo?… 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.
Please tag along!
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