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Tana Toraja takes the cake as the most unique place I’ve ever visited. Then again, not many places let visitors meet mummified family members and invite them to the funeral of a stranger. Learn more about the land of the living dead.
Head east to escape the crowds of Bali and find yourself on the laid back islands of the Penida. This post outlines things to do, where to stay and places to eat on the dreamy island of Nusa Lembongan.
With a long layover, I take to the streets of Tokyo, Japan. With only ten hours, I check out the Akasuka neighborhood gems.
Straddling the warm waters of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the southern peninsula of Thailand makes the perfect beach escape. With over 1,000 islands to choose from, we opted for Ko Lanta, a relaxed island with sandy beaches and few crowds.
Located in the central highlands of Bali, Ubud is a relaxing destination filled with yogis, zen and an abundance of natural scenery - including a handful of spectacular waterfalls.
Nepal is a medley of wonderful people, awful roads, spectacular scenery, insane telephone cables and dust. It’s a place that exudes adventure and relishes in bright colors despite the darkness it often must face.
This small but mighty city-state offers a unique Southeast Asia experience. With its population of ex-pats and millionaires, it can also be expensive to visit - but it doesn’t have to be.
Kawah Ijen, a volcano in East Java, Indonesia, puts on a spectacular show of dancing blue flames. The catch? You can only witness them by hiking into the volcano’s crater just after midnight.
Escaping the Bali crowds and seeking to spend time volunteering, I find myself at Bali Wildlife Rescue Center. It is here that I befriend a sun bear, care for monkeys and learn a lesson or two along the way.
After opening to tourism only five years prior, I was eager to explore Myanmar’s corners—at least the ones I was allowed to see. Through an assortment of quirky encounters, I discovered that its people are the beating heart of this stunning and complicated country, one still struggling with a troubled past and its current reality.
Between navigating its bustling streets, learning its tumultuous history and tasting all its delicious food, there is always something to do in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
Yogyakarta is often touted as the best place to visit on Indonesia’s main island. Eager to find out if the hype is true, I made my way to Central Java, where Yogyakarta acts as an anchor point for the island. There I was welcomed to a culturally potent, artistically rich and vibrant city.