Despite being a tiny island off the coast of Bali, there are tons of things to do on Nusa Lembongan. From yoga to SCUBA diving, this island has it all! At first, Nusa Lembongan felt like a mystery to me. My only plan while there was to go to the beach. Beyond that, I really […]
Failing the PADI Open Water Scuba Course in Bali
After getting off to a rough start snorkeling, I wasn’t sure I wanted to learn to dive in Nusa Lembongan. I knew that getting my PADI would require me to go back to Manta Bay, the place that just a few days prior had sent my mind into an erratic state of panic. I’ve heard […]
Best Beaches in Nusa Lembongan: Where to Sunbathe, Snorkel & Chill
Whenever I told someone I was going to Bali, they’d say the beaches were kind of meh, and that I should just head to the Gili’s. But, I felt like everyone who didn’t like Bali had been to the wrong places. *cough* Kuta *cough* Now, I know I was right. Off the coast of Bali lies […]
Surviving the Mt. Rinjani Summit on Lombok in Indonesia
It’s 2:00am and the clatter of groggy people moving around half asleep fills the air. I hear the word coffee whispered multiple times, and then a bright flashlight shines into my cozy tent. It’s time to get up. I put on all of the clothes I brought with me, and it’s still freezing. I can […]
Bali Backpacking Budget with Per Day Breakdown
Usually, my months are filled with cheap hostels and street food, but this month I was traveling a little differently. I convinced my mom to come visit me in Bali for a much needed month long vacation. Since we’d be traveling together, we chose to stay in homestays instead of hostels and ate at restaurants […]
Bali Cheat Sheet for First Time Visitors
I’d met several people who claimed they didn’t like Indonesia, but when I told people I’d be spending most of my time in Bali, their eyes lit up. It was as if I was talking about a different country. In Bali, the people are Hindu, they speak Balinese, and they have their own local cuisine. […]
The Best Restaurants in Nusa Lembongan on a Budget
My mom and I decided to visit Nusa Lembongan after looking at a map of Bali for hours. We originally confused the small island with one of the Gili’s, but once we realized it was a different place we began to do some research. There was little information out there about the island since it’s […]
Taking a Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud
If you follow my blog, then you know that I like to take a cooking class in every country I visit. Truth is, I’m a terrible cook. The great thing about cooking exotic food for friends back home is that they have no idea if you’ve messed up. This has given me a little more […]
Visiting Bali GEO Coffee Plantation in Ubud
The second someone mentioned a coffee plantation in Ubud, I knew I’d be going. I’d previously had a blast learning everything there was to know about making tea in India, so I would not pass up a chance to learn about my other favorite beverage. We arrived at Bali GEO Coffee Plantation in Ubud where […]
Mount Rinjani Trekking: What to Expect in 3D & 2N
I decided to rearrange my schedule to go Mount Rinjani trekking after hearing several people say it was their favorite part of visiting Indonesia. When everyone agrees that one thing was his or her favorite, it’s a no brainer. I’d been told that the trek was extremely difficult and not everyone would summit. This idea […]