5.8K The Mount Agung hike takes you to the top of the biggest and baddest volcano peak on the island of Bali, Indonesia, and the sunrise views are out of this world. This brutal trek takes you up the steep slopes of an active volcano until you’re staring into the Read more…
6.2K Ubud is Bali’s cultural center, so it shouldn’t be any surprise that most of the island’s best temples are in this area. Some of these are fairly recent creations — built within the last 100 years — while others are more than 1,000 years old. They’re very worth a Read more…
3.7K The Banyak Islands in Indonesia (also known collectively as Pulau Banyak) are a group of paradise islands northwest of Sumatra. If you’ve ever dreamed of living the Robinson Crusoe lifestyle and having a remote tropical island all to yourself, with a primitive bungalow and crystal clear water as far Read more…
4.3K The Padar island hike in Komodo has some of the most amazing views in Indonesia, and it’s fairly easy to do! This place looks like dinosaur country, with rocky hills and giant bays and beaches that stretch out in all directions. A tour of the Komodo islands wouldn’t be Read more…
3.7K Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay is loaded with exotic island scenery, and one of the best things to see in the bay would have to be the famous James Bond Island, with its unusual balanced rock. Also known as Nail Island or ‘Ko Ta Pu’ in the Thai language, James Read more…
3.4K The Lanikai pillbox hike in Hawaii is one of the best hikes in Oahu, and it’s also great for sunrise or sunset. It’s easily one of the best things to do in Oahu! This is a short, slightly challenging hike (but still family friendly) with a big payoff. The Read more…
4.2K The Tangkoko National Park is a big nature reserve on the northeast tip of Sulawesi island in Indonesia, not too far from Manado city. This park covers more than 8,700 hectares (21,000 acres) of fantastic jungle, and there are hundreds of unique animal species living in the area. The Read more…
3.3K The little Caribbean island of Aruba is mainly known for its beautiful beaches and tropical weather, but there are also plenty of fun things to do in Aruba for couples, families with kids, and other travelers. Even though it’s a small island, Aruba is home to the Arikok National Read more…
1.5K Mount Dukono is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and it’s been erupting non-stop since 1933. If you’re a hiker you can go see this fearsome volcano up close, and needless to say, it’s one of the best hikes in Indonesia! It’s possible to hike Mount Read more…
5.1K Thanks to the tropical climate and mountains in Bali, there are dozens of natural waterfalls to see on the island, and many of the best ones are easy to reach from popular areas like Ubud. Some of these waterfall hikes are well known to tourists, while others are hidden Read more…
2.9K Even though the island of Aruba is pretty small and flat, there are still lots of nice beaches in Aruba to enjoy, including some beautiful ones in the Arikok National Park. Some of these, like Palm Beach, are very developed with beachfront hotels and cafes, while others are quiet Read more…
5.2K The Blue Lakes Trail in Colorado is one of our all time favorite day hikes! This is a moderate hike that takes you to an alpine lake with perfect turquoise water, and then a crystal clear middle lake and upper lake surrounded by impressive peaks. You can do this Read more…