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 […]
Snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan: What it’s like
The boat hits a wave, and suddenly, we’re airborne. Everyone gasps in unison, grasping for whatever they can hold onto. The boat tips to the right, and finally, lands back on the water evening itself out. We all brace ourselves for the next wave, and when it comes, it’s even bigger than the last. This […]
14 Things You’ll Do When Backpacking in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the places where you arrive and immediately feel overwhelmed. People tell me they could never live the way I have for the last year, backpacking in Southeast Asia without the comforts of home. It’s definitely an experience, but if you learn to open your mind to everything, it makes one […]
6 Things You Should Do Before Leaving an Airport
Entering a new country can be scary. You don’t speak the language, and you’re so focused on finding the baggage claim, customs, and the exit that you don’t really take advantage of anything the airport offers. Every time I enter a new country, I go through an “airport checklist,” that way, when I leave the […]
6 Exotic Massages & Spa Treatments to Try in Southeast Asia
Coming from New York City, massages are a bit of a luxury. A cheap massage where I used to live cost about $60 an hour. A good massage could run up to $300 for the same amount of time. They’re so expensive that it’s hard to experiment and try new things because no one wants […]
How I Saved $15,000 to Travel for a Year in Southeast Asia
One of the first questions I seem to get asked these days is, “How are you going to afford to travel through Southeast Asia for a year?” People seem absolutely baffled by the idea. I wasn’t born rich. I don’t have a trust fund. That being said, I have had really fortunate circumstances over the […]