Asia

Wat Koh Tao temple is a Buddhist temple on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand. It’s a modern temple, so there’s not a lot of history …

Anisakan Falls (also known as the Dat Taw Gyaint Waterfall in Burmese) is a nice hike in the mountains of northern Myanmar. This trail is budget friendly, …

Coban Pelangi Waterfall is one of the less known waterfalls in the Malang area of East Java, Indonesia. The name Coban Pelangi means ‘rainbow waterfall’ and it …

The Taman Sari waterfall is a small but nice spot on the same road as the famous Tibumana waterfall. Also known as the Pengibul Waterfall, it’s a …

In 2018, I got the chance to visit a place I’d never been before: Sulawesi, one of the largest and most underrated islands in Indonesia. These Sulawesi …

The Pura Kehen Temple is an ancient Hindu monument in the Bangli area of Bali, Indonesia. This temple is outside of the usual tourist path, but it …

Puyung Beach on Nusa Penida island is one of the nicest white sand beaches in Bali, but it’s still completely unknown to most visitors. This beach also …

The Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei city is one of Taiwan’s most famous landmarks. This place is a must see if you’re ever in Taipei, …

One of the easiest waterfalls to visit in Bali is probably the Layana waterfall, located just east of Ubud. This is a nice 2 step waterfall that …

Even though Nusa Penida isn’t near as big of an island as Bali (with 4 percent of Bali’s land mass), you can still expect to spend hours …

One of the most popular places in Nusa Penida is easily Crystal Bay, but just a 20-30 minute walk over the hill from Crystal Bay is a …

The Bali marigold fields in Temukus village might just be one of the most unique and unexpected landscapes on the island. You won’t see any of the …

Even after many years exploring Bali, I’m always discovering new things to do here. Bali is a place where, in the space of a week, you can …

The Pererenan Cliff is a great place to stop on the west coast of Penida. There’s a white-knuckle hiking path on the cliffside that you can use …

Starting elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Ending elevation: 3,820 m (12,530 ft) (temporary) Elevation gain: 380 m (1,250 ft) (temporary) Distance covered: 2.5 km (1.5 mi) (roundtrip) …

Starting elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Ending elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Elevation gain: 640 m (2,100 ft) Distance covered: 5 km (3 mi) Time hiked: 4h …

Starting elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Ending elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Elevation gain: -60 m (-200 ft) Distance covered: 9 km (5.6 mi) Time hiked: 5h …

Starting elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft) Ending elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Elevation gain: 1,460 m (4,800 ft) Distance covered: 140 km (87 mi) Time hiked: 0h …