3.7K No trip to Peru would be complete without a visit to the ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu, and there are quite a few wonderful hikes and other things to do in Machu Picchu if you have the time. This 15th century citadel of the Inca Empire is as fascinating Read more…
1.8K There are lots of amazing things to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city, and it seems like we’re discovering more every time we visit. Not only is Kuala Lumpur the biggest city in Malaysia, but it’s also the 6th most-visited city in the world. If you take any Read more…
6.1K It’s hard to come up with a list of the best hikes in Oahu Hawaii, because there are so many good ones! Oahu may be the busiest and most populated Hawaiian island, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great Oahu hikes and nature trails to get away from Read more…
2.9K The Tangkahan elephant sanctuary is a hidden paradise in Indonesia where you can wash and interact with semi-wild Sumatra elephants in their natural environment. This riverside elephant habitat sits on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, which is one of the most important (and threatened) rainforests in Read more…
6.3K The little island of Santorini in Greece is famous for its photogenic old blue-and-white buildings, beautiful high end hotels with infinity pools, and sweeping views of the ocean. Santorini is almost synonymous with luxury nowadays, but it’s also possible to travel the island on a budget, and many of Read more…
4.7K India has some amazing architecture and natural sights, with famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal in Agra, and snow capped mountains in the Himalayas. Most nationalities (except for Bhutanese and Nepali citizens) will need a visa to visit India, which is given in the form of an electronic Indian Read more…
4K Putting together an Indonesia waterfall guide is tough, because there are so many great waterfalls in this country and it’s hard to pick the top ones. A lot of the best waterfalls in Indonesia are located in Sumatra and Java, but even the smaller islands like Bali and Lombok Read more…
5.9K The Mount Batur hike in Kintamani, Bali is one of the most popular and enjoyable sunrise trekking experiences you can have in Indonesia. It’s not very hard to do the Mount Batur Bali trek from any part of the island, and the guided trek takes you up a still Read more…
2.7K Sombori island (and its exotic neighbor Labengki) has to be one of the most wonderful places we’ve seen in Indonesia. The hundreds of paradise islands and lagoons have earned it the nickname of ‘the Raja Ampat of Sulawesi’ because it looks just like the famous islands in West Papua. Read more…
5.7K The beach at Maya Bay is one of the most famous and photogenic places in Thailand, and it was the main thing responsible for bringing tourism to Phi Phi island. In fact, it’s now one of the most famous white sand beaches in the world. Maya Bay is open Read more…
4.1K We recently visited the Bali elephant sanctuary near Ubud (also known as Mason Elephant Park) and had a great time playing with the Bali elephants! This is an elephant rescue park opened in 1997, and they do a lot of great conservation work for the Sumatran elephants, which are Read more…
2.3K The Tongariro Crossing is one of the biggest and best day hikes in New Zealand. Mars-like volcanic peaks and smoking craters may not be the first thing you had in mind for your trip to NZ, but the epic factor on this one is off the charts. If these Read more…