The pink beach on Komodo Island in Indonesia has become famous for its light reddish sand color and turquoise water, and the good news is that it’s …
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Diamond Head Hike (Oahu Hawaii): Diamond Head Crater Trail
The Diamond Head hike in Oahu is a nice, easy trek near Honolulu that belongs somewhere on your Hawaii to do list. Aside from the novelty of …
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The city of Dubai is becoming very popular as a tourist destination in the country of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but most Americans would probably have …
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Playing With Bali Monkeys At The Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary
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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Slot Canyon Utah Guide: 15 Best Slot Canyons In Utah
Last year we were able to go on a big road trip around the American Southwest while seeing many of the best slot canyons in Utah along …
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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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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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Mount Bromo Sunrise In Indonesia: The Volcano Crater Tour
The Mount Bromo sunrise and volcano tour in Indonesia is easily one of the most amazing travel experiences you can have anywhere in the world. Climbing the …
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Tumpak Sewu Waterfall: Thousand Waterfalls In East 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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Sekumpul Waterfall Bali – Biggest & Best Twin Waterfall
Sekumpul Waterfall is a huge twin waterfall in Singaraja Bali, with two 80 meter tall (260 foot) streams pouring out of the jungle treetops. If you’re looking …
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Bukit Lawang Sumatran Orangutan Jungle Trekking (Medan Indonesia)
Bukit Lawang jungle trekking with a guide in Indonesia is one of the best places to see the Sumatran Orangutan in the wild, and it’s pretty easy …
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Mason Elephant Sanctuary Bali: The Bali Elephant Rescue Park
We recently visited the Bali elephant sanctuary near Ubud (also known as Mason Elephant Park) and had a great time playing with the Bali elephants! This is …
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Gem Lake Trail: The Gem Lake Colorado Hike (Estes Park)
The Gem Lake Trail is a good moderate hike in the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), just a short distance from the little town of Estes Park, …
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Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung): Ubud Royal Palace In Bali
The Ubud Palace is an old building complex in Bali with some fantastic carvings and courtyards. Also known as Puri Saren Agung, this is an important historical …
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Sombori Island: Raja Ampat’s Twin Paradise In Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sombori Island (and its exotic neighbor Labengki) has to be one of the most wonderful places we’ve seen in Indonesia. The hundreds of paradise islands and lagoons …
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India has some amazing architecture and natural sights, with famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal in Agra, and snow capped mountains in the Himalayas. Most nationalities (except …
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23 Beautiful Indonesia Beaches: The Best Beaches In Indonesia
Indonesia beaches are fantastic, but they tend to be underrated because a lot of the really good ones are hiding in remote places without easy access. On …
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Tangkahan Elephant Sanctuary Travel Guide (Sumatra Indonesia)
The Tangkahan Elephant Sanctuary is a hidden paradise in Indonesia where you can wash and play with semi-wild Sumatra elephants in their natural environment. This riverside elephant …
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Top 10 Best Things To Do In Machu Picchu Peru
No trip to Peru would be complete without a visit to the ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu, and there are quite a few wonderful hikes and other …
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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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Tanah Lot Bali is a popular spot to see the sunset in Indonesia, and the Tanah Lot temple is also one of the most iconic sights in …
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Himeji Castle Day Trip From Osaka & Kyoto, Japan
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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Dieng Plateau Java: Sunrise, Volcanoes, & Lakes In Indonesia
Dieng Plateau is a natural wonder tucked in the highlands of central Java, Indonesia, not too far from the city of Yogyakarta. This former caldera complex has …
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Diamond Beach Nusa Penida (Bali Indonesia Beach & Swing)
Diamond Beach, named after the pointy diamond shaped rock on the beach, is another utterly incredible ‘cliff beach’ on the south coast of Nusa Penida island by …
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How To Visit The Pyramids Of Giza In Egypt (Travel Guide)
What kind of bucket list doesn’t include the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt? Believe it or not, the Giza pyramids are fairly easy to visit on …
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Angkor Wat Cambodia: Temple Travel Guide & Map
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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Uluwatu Temple In Bali: Famous Cliff Sunset At Uluwatu Bali
The Pura Uluwatu Temple is an iconic seaside pagoda that sits on a cliff, located in the far south corner of Uluwatu Bali. This 1,000 year old …
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Wadi Rum Jordan: Epic Jeep Tour In The Wadi Rum Desert
The vast, surreal desert landscape of Wadi Rum Jordan in the Middle East has been featured in a lot of famous Hollywood movie sets. Exploring the Mars-like …
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Labengki Island & Sombori: Beach Hut Paradise In Sulawesi, Indonesia
Labengki Island (and its exotic neighbor Sombori) just might be Indonesia’s best kept secret. This untouched tropical paradise in Sulawesi is impossibly beautiful. It’s one of the …
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The Corona Arch Trail is a nice, short hike near Moab, Utah with a total of three different natural sandstone arches. It’s a fairly easy hike for …
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Aling Aling Waterfall & Cliff Jumping In Sambangan, Bali
The Aling Aling Waterfall is a great spot in Bali for adrenaline seekers and photographers alike. It’s a green jungle ravine in Sambangan, with a giant twin …
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Napier Truck Tent Review: 30,000 Miles Around The USA
I’ve been in love with the Napier truck tent series ever since I first saw one of their ‘Backroadz’ tents on the internet. It’s such a unique …
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Japanese Temple Guide: 13 Best Traditional Shrines & Temples To Visit In Japan
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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Kayu Putih is the name of a giant tree in central Bali that’s believed to be one of Bali’s oldest and biggest trees. It’s a magnificent tree …
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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. If you ever …
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Crystal Bay Nusa Penida – Sunset Beach By Bali
One of the most popular spots on the west side of Nusa Penida island is Crystal Bay & Beach. This is not really a “must see” location, …
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