Destinations

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 …

The Shwezigon Pagoda (also called Shwezigon Paya) is a fantastic gold covered Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). This pagoda was built in the 11th century, but …

Saren Cliff Point in Nusa Penida is one of my favorite spots anywhere in Bali. This one’s had a special place in my heart since my first …

The photogenic Tamblingan Lake Temple in Munduk village is one of rural Bali’s best hidden gems. Pura Ulun Danu Tamblingan is an ancient 10th century temple built …

Nusa Penida is full of beautiful scenic viewpoints and hidden spots, but if you’re looking for one that is truly remote, Batu Siha Beach is where it’s …

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. …

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 …

Indonesia’s drone laws are pretty relaxed and sensible, so Bali drone photography opens up a world of possibilities. This is the perfect way to take pictures of …

Anisakan Falls (also known as the Dat Taw Gyaint waterfall in Burmese) is a nice hike in the mountains of northern Myanmar. This trail is budget friendly, …

Coban Pelangi Waterfall is one of the less known waterfalls in the Malang area of East Java, Indonesia. The name Coban Pelangi means ‘rainbow waterfall’ and it …

Kvernufoss Waterfall is a less known 30 meter (100 foot) tall hidden waterfall near Skogafoss, in south Iceland. The hike to the falls is worth it just …

In 2018, I got the chance to visit a place I’d never been before: Sulawesi, one of the largest and most underrated islands in Indonesia. These Sulawesi …

The Pura Kehen Temple is an ancient Hindu monument in the Bangli area of Bali, Indonesia. This temple is outside of the usual tourist path, but it …

Puyung Beach on Nusa Penida island is one of the nicest white sand beaches in Bali, but it’s still completely unknown to most visitors. This beach also …

The Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei city is one of Taiwan’s most famous landmarks. This place is a must see if you’re ever in Taipei, …

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 …

Even though Nusa Penida isn’t near as big of an island as Bali (with 4 percent of Bali’s land mass), you can still expect to spend hours …

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 …