Asia

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 …

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 …

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 …

There’s a pink beach on Komodo island in Indonesia that’s become famous for its light reddish sand color and turquoise water, and the good news is that …

Thanks for looking! I put together this Bali temple guide and map after touring many of the Hindu temples in Bali over the course of the last …

Kayu Putih is the name of a giant tree in central Bali that’s believed to be one of the island’s oldest and biggest trees. It’s a magnificent …

Coron Palawan is one of the most amazing islands in the Philippines, with huge limestone peaks, multicolored lagoons, and great snorkeling or scuba diving. Like other islands …

Ubud is mainly known for its temples and cultural attractions, but there are also a bunch of nice waterfalls near Ubud too. A lot of the best …

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 …

Indonesia is a wild and wonderful country of 17,000 islands, and many of the best things to do in Indonesia are off the beaten path. Everyone goes …

This Ubud travel guide is the culmination of my many years spent exploring the artistic and cultural center of Bali island. No trip to Indonesia would be …

The Kawah Ijen volcano and crater lake is hands down one of the world’s most spectacular sights. Don’t leave Indonesia without seeing it, especially if you’re already …

Thanks to the tropical climate and mountains in Bali, there are dozens of natural waterfalls to see on the island, and many of the best ones are …

Mount Dukono is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and it’s been erupting non-stop since 1933. If you’re a hiker you can go see …

The Tangkoko National Park is a big nature reserve on the northeast tip of Sulawesi island in Indonesia, not too far from Manado city. This park covers …

Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay is loaded with exotic island scenery, and one of the best things to see in the bay would have to be the famous …

The Padar island hike in Komodo has some of the most amazing views in Indonesia, and it’s fairly easy to do! This place looks like dinosaur country, …

The Banyak Islands are a group of paradise islands in Indonesia, off the coast of northwest Sumatra. If you’ve ever dreamed of living like Robinson Crusoe and …