5.2K The Acatenango volcano hike is a bucket list trek in Antigua, Guatemala where you can camp on top of a mountain and see frequent live eruptions from a nearby volcano called the ‘Volcan De Fuego’ (which means Volcano of Fire)! You can do the Acatenango hike with a guided Read more…
8.8K There are six different species of dangerous / venomous snakes in Bali, and many more non-venomous species living on this popular tourist island of Indonesia. However, snake worries don’t need to ruin your Bali holiday. Snakes are rarely a problem in the touristy areas of Bali, and they’re usually Read more…
4.8K The Tegalalang rice terrace is a long time icon of Bali scenery and culture, with its famous green rice fields and slopes in the jungle. Sadly that also means the place is getting more and more crowded and it’s turned into a bit of a tourist trap, but it’s Read more…
3.2K The Ayutthaya ruins and temples in Thailand are fascinating, and they’re pretty easy to visit on a day trip from Bangkok! This abandoned city from medieval Siam is home to the famous Ayutthaya Buddha tree, where you can see the head of an old Buddha statue mysteriously trapped in Read more…
2.6K The Sangeh Monkey Forest is a big protected jungle area in central Bali with hundreds of friendly (but wild) monkeys to photograph and play with. This place is not nearly as well known as the famous monkey forest in Ubud, but it has some of its own great features Read more…
3.8K The Breckenridge troll hike is a fun, easy walk in Colorado where you can see a giant wooden troll named Isak Heartstone. The friendly troll in Breckenridge was designed by an artist from Denmark named Thomas Dambo, and it’s one of almost 50 unique trolls that he’s built around Read more…
4.7K El Nido, Palawan is a pristine, exotic island destination in the Philippines that can be reached by air, van, bus, or ferry. It’s not hard to get there, but there are a bunch of different options so the process can be a bit confusing. There are also some old Read more…
3.4K Rammang Rammang is a special village in the karst mountains of south Sulawesi, Indonesia. Watch out for dinosaurs. You never know what you might see here. Seriously though, with the possible exception of some places in Hawaii, I’ve never been anywhere that looks more like a Jurassic Park movie Read more…
3.3K The Goa Gajah temple is one of the oldest and most interesting Hindu temples you can visit in Ubud, Bali. The doorway to this cave temple is really bizarre and unique, and it feels like you’re walking into the belly of some rock monster! This travel guide will explain Read more…
5.7K Are you looking for an activity that’s fun and free, lets you interact with animals, and benefits conservation? You can release baby sea turtles with the Bali Sea Turtle Society (BSTS) as a volunteer! This is an ethical conservation project that was founded by a Balinese local, Wayan Wiradnyana, Read more…
3.9K Uluwatu beaches are known for their white sand, blue waves, impressive sea cliffs, perfect sunsets, and top quality surfing. This area of Bali has some of the best beaches on the whole island. The only place in Bali where you might find nicer beaches is in Nusa Penida, but Read more…
4K The lighthouses of Maine are full of history and they have amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean, so we took a big road trip across the entire state recently to see some of the best Maine lighthouses. This travel guide is the result. There are a grand total of Read more…