East Timor is becoming an increasingly popular destination for diving and snorkeling trips, and part of the novelty is that it’s also one of the world’s youngest …

Buddha Point is a group of underwater Buddhist temple statues near Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan in Bali. It’s a cool spot that can easily be visited …

Goa Garba is an ancient cave temple and 12th century archaeological site in Pejeng, Bali. This is a peaceful hidden spot in the jungle where you can …

I found the Qatar Museum of Islamic Art in Doha to be pretty interesting. Despite the name, it’s not a religious institution, and you don’t have to …

Lots of visitors to Nusa Penida know of Manta Point as a good snorkeling and diving spot where you can swim with the giant manta rays. But …

After you’re done visiting the famous Catedral de Barcelona and the mountains at Montserrat National Park, you may be asking yourself what else there is to see …

Pura Segara Ulun Danu Batur is a neat floating temple on Lake Batur, near Pura Jati in northeast Bali, Indonesia. It’s a good picture spot by the …

The awesome Mingun Pagoda (also known as the Pahtodawgyi ruins) is one of the most interesting things to see near Mandalay, Myanmar. This is a giant unfinished …

The Pura Lempuyang Temple in Bali has become internet famous, thanks to the epic ‘Gates of Heaven’, which look like a picture frame for the sky and …

GitGit Waterfall (also known as ‘Git Git’) is one of the biggest waterfalls in Bali, and it’s one of our new favorites. It’s hard to get an …

Sanur Beach may not rank up there with Bali’s top beaches, but it does shine (no pun intended) as one of the best sunrise spots on the …

The Shwezigon Pagoda (also called Shwezigon Paya) is a fantastic gold covered Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). This pagoda was built in the 11th century, but …

Saren Cliff Point in Nusa Penida is one of my favorite spots anywhere in Bali. This one’s had a special place in my heart since my first …

The photogenic Tamblingan Lake Temple in Munduk village is one of rural Bali’s best hidden gems. Pura Ulun Danu Tamblingan is an ancient 10th century temple built …

Nusa Penida is full of beautiful scenic viewpoints and hidden spots, but if you’re looking for one that is truly remote, Batu Siha Beach is where it’s …

Koh Tao is famous for the scenic twin islands at Nang Yuan, but the less known John Suwan Viewpoint actually has some of the very best views. …

As a kid I was a big fan of Samurai and Japanese history, so when I was passing through Tokyo last week I knew I had to …

Indonesia’s drone laws are pretty relaxed and sensible, so Bali drone photography opens up a world of possibilities. This is the perfect way to take pictures of …

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 …

Kvernufoss Waterfall is a less known 30 meter (100 foot) tall hidden waterfall near Skogafoss, in south Iceland. The hike to the falls is worth it just …

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 …

The Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall is a short walk in Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand that rewards you with a nice waterfall. The falls are impressive and easy to …

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 …