If you’re looking for a less touristy, less developed, more authentic version of Bali, then head to its neighbor, Lombok (mentioned in the last post). Lombok is an island east of Bali with the Gili Islands just off of the coast. If you’re coming from the Gilis, it’s an easy 10-15 minute boat ride to … Continue Reading
Although Bali and its neighbor Lombok are predominantly known for their beaches, I headed inland to check out a few of the gorgeous active volcanoes. There’s three on Bali (Batur, Bratan & Agung) and one on Lombok (Rinjani).
I usually have some sort of itinerary or list of what I want to do or see in each place I visit, but for The Gili Islands, the only thing on my list was to kick back, relax, and enjoy the sun. The Gili Islands are made up of three small islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili … Continue Reading
Over the years a lot of people have asked me how in God’s name I am able to afford to travel so much. A lot has to do with finding good deals on flights and staying with friends in many destinations, but the majority of the saving portion comes from making small financial decisions that … Continue Reading
Have you dreamed of finding Nemo in The Great Barrier Reef, taking a selfie with a kangaroo, or adopting “g’day mate” and “no worries mate” as part of your everyday vocabulary? Are you under 31 and ready for the best year of your life? Looks like you are the perfect candidate for a one-year work … Continue Reading
Fraser Island is one of the top destinations on Australia’s east coast, known for its hundreds of freshwater lakes, 75 miles of beach highway, and of course their wild dingoes. It is the largest sand island in the entire world, and the only place on earth where a lush rainforest grows in sand.
It’s not that I hated my 9-5, in fact it was an awesome job in e-commerce fashion working with some really great people. But after three years working over 60 hours a week at my office job plus waitressing at night, I realized that I was working so that I could travel. Every bit of money … Continue Reading
You are currently having one of the following two thoughts after looking at the photo above: OMG, that looks like such a wild time, I want to be in that pool partying with all of those people. That is so nasty, I will never enter that pool in my entire life.
Nestled in the southernmost corner of Colombia between Peru and Brazil, Leticia is a small village home to about 32,000 inhabitants and is a major access point to the famed Amazon River. If you’re looking for adventure, Leticia should be at the top of your list, as you can cruise down the world’s longest river … Continue Reading
Firefly is the Lollapalooza of Delaware, in that thousands of people from all over gather for a four day long music festival full of incredible music and a whole lot of fun. This year, 30,000 people headed to The Woodlands to watch the Legendary Paul McCartney, The Killers, Modest Mouse, Sublime with Rome and about 100 … Continue Reading
Even after all of my travels in my short life thus far, I say with confidence that New Orleans was one of the coolest, most culturally rich cities I’ve ever been to, particularly in the U.S. Our first good decision: deciding to visit the city for the first time during Jazz Fest. Besides the fact that the … Continue Reading
If you read my last post, then you already know that Southern California has a very special place in my heart. I grew up taking trips over to the sunshine state to visit my Aunt Janice in Hermosa Beach and Aunt Sandy in Morrow Bay. Although I have flown into LA multiple times, I had never really done … Continue Reading
Last week I got my first tattoo. It is a concept I have contemplated for the past four years, and decided now was a better time than ever to finally follow through with it. And what better place to get it done than in Hermosa Beach; a place that holds the memory of a very special … Continue Reading
Sometimes the best trips are the ones you don’t plan at all. Sometimes the best trips are had with people you barely know or don’t even know at all. My latest trip to Colorado would fall under both of these categories. Here’s how it all started:
