If you are traveling throughout Bali, you will inevitably run into countless groups gearing up to head to the Gili Islands. These three tiny tropical islands are fringed with picturesque white sand beaches and sit in crystal clear, turquoise water. Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno are visions of paradise in their richest form.Continue reading Exploration Guide: Pursuit of Paradise – Gili Islands & Lombok
Getting My First Haircut & Straight Razor Shave Abroad
The travel backpackers journey is one of stinky clothes, sore feet, bumps, cuts, bruises, and if you’re anything like me, long shaggy hair and maybe a beard. My locks of dirty blonde usually get so long while I am on the road that they begin to form a sort of preppy boy mullet. That is until I finally bite the bullet and find a decent barber who can give me crisp clean lines with a straight razor and a proper shave.Continue reading Getting My First Haircut & Straight Razor Shave Abroad
Off The Beaten Path: Jungle Trekking to Air Terjun Guripak (Guripak Waterfall)
On our first and only full day on the island of Lombok in Indonesia, we awoke not knowing exactly what we wanted to do with our short time there. We wanted to head off the beaten path and get some exercise so we decided to rent scooters and take an adventure to the remote Air Terjun Guripak (Guripak Waterfall). Little did we know we were about to embark on a much bigger adventure than we anticipated.Continue reading Off The Beaten Path: Jungle Trekking to Air Terjun Guripak (Guripak Waterfall)
Visiting Pura Luhur Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple)
Pura Luhur Uluwatu in Bali is a magnificent Balinese pura segara (sea temple). It stands on towering sea cliffs (70 meters tall) with the Indian Ocean crashing below and provides amazing views for miles and miles. The temple is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation of Rudra – a deity associated with wind and storm who is praised as the “mightiest of the mighty”. Located on the southern portion of Bali this temple is a must see.Continue reading Visiting Pura Luhur Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple)
How to Spend Four Days in Ubud, Bali
Ubud is a melting pot of culture in Bali and our favorite place to visit on the island. Its central location makes it a great jumping off point to wherever your wandering heart desires to go.Continue reading How to Spend Four Days in Ubud, Bali
Learning To Ride A Scooter In Bali: One Mistake You Should Not Make
Learning to ride a scooter is a ton of fun. Not only is it a quick and easy way to get around, but you get to see – and feel – every bit of the landscape you’re cruising through. That is, until you get stranded…Continue reading Learning To Ride A Scooter In Bali: One Mistake You Should Not Make