The small island of Santorini in Greece is famous for its photogenic old blue and white buildings, its magnificent high-end hotels with infinity pools and its breathtaking views of the ocean. Santorini is almost synonymous with luxury nowadays, but it is also possible to visit the island on a budget, and many of the best […]
It is difficult to make a waterfall guide in Indonesia because there are so many great waterfalls in this country and it is difficult to choose the best ones. Many of the best waterfalls in Indonesia are located on Sumatra and Java, but smaller islands such as Bali and Lombok also have some great ones. […]
We recently visited the Bali Elephant Sanctuary near Ubud (aka Mason Elephant Park) and had a great time playing with the Bali Elephants! This is an elephant rescue park that opened in 1997 and they are doing a great job of conservation for the Sumatran Elephants who are critically endangered on their home island of […]
Bukit Lawang jungle trekking with a guide in Indonesia is one of the best places to see Sumatran orangutan in the wild, and it’s pretty easy to do on a budget! The small village of Bukit Lawang is located on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, a large rainforest where you can see […]
One of the most photogenic places in New Zealand is actually a Hobbiton movie set from the popular Lord of the Rings series! Hobbiton Village was filmed on green farmland on the North Island of New Zealand, and Fans will be delighted to know that they have kept the entire film set of the Shire […]
A visit to the Mayan ruins of Tikal Guatemala should be one of the most spectacular things you can do in Central America. Like something from Indiana Jones, these ancient temples were once the largest capital of the Mayan civilization. If you have visited the huge pyramid of Chichen Itza in Mexico, this place is […]
The Observation Point Trail is easily one of the most underrated hikes in Utah’s Zion National Park. Most people go to Angels Landing or The Narrows, which are great hikes, but the scenery at Observation Point is just as fantastic and there are much fewer people! Here you will have a panoramic view of the […]
There are six different types of peril/venomous snakes in Bali and many other non-venomous species that live on this popular tourist island of Indonesia. However, snake worries don’t have to ruin your Bali vacation. Snakes are rarely a problem in tourist areas of the island, and they are usually reluctant to bite unless they are […]
The Breckenridge Troll Hike is a fun and easy hike in Colorado where you can see a huge wooden Troll called Isak Heartstone. Designed by a Danish artist named Thomas Dambo, the friendly Breckenridge Troll is one of nearly 50 unique trolls he has built around the world, including a number in the United States. […]
Maine’s lighthouses are full of history and offer stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, so we recently took a big road trip across the entire state to see some of Maine’s best lighthouses. This travel guide is the result. There are a total of 65 historic lighthouses in Maine that stretch along the rocky coastline […]
The Mount Agung hike takes you to the top of the largest and worst volcanic peak on the Island of Bali, Indonesia, and the view of the sunrise is out of this world. This epic and brutal hike takes you up the steep slopes of an active volcano until you look at the massive crater […]
The Banyak Islands in Indonesia (collectively also known as Pulau Banyak) are a group of paradise islands in northwestern Sumatra. If you’ve ever dreamed of living the Robinson Crusoe lifestyle and having a remote tropical island all to yourself, with a primitive bungalow and crystal clear water as far as the eye can see, this […]
Hiking on Padar Island in Komodo offers some of the most beautiful views In Indonesia and is quite easy to do! This place looks like a dinosaur country with rocky hills and huge coves and beaches that stretch in all directions. A visit to the Komodo Islands would not be complete without this Trek! You […]
Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay is full of exotic island landscapes, and one of the best things to see in the bay should be the famous James Bond Island with its unusually balanced rock. James Bond Island, also known as Nail Island or “Ko Ta Pu” in Thai, got its current nickname when the place was […]
The Lanikai Pillbox hike in Hawaii is one of the best hikes on Oahu and is great for sunrise or sunset. It’s easily one of the best activities on Oahu! It’s a short and somewhat difficult (but still family-friendly) hike with a big payoff. The Lanikai Pillbox Trail is located on the windward side of […]
