Ubud Day trips: discover these gorgeous landscapes and historic places on an easy day trip from Ubud Nestled amongst verdant rice paddies and carved into the lush jungle hillsides, Ubud is considered Bali’s cultural heart. This delightful town oozes charm and...
7 day Bali Itinerary – Relaxation, Culture and Scenery This 7 day Bali Itinerary takes in the highlights of Bali, a beautiful tropical island in Indonesia. Known as the “island of the Gods”, Bali is a popular holiday destination that offers warm weather,...
Best things to do in Ubud now Ubud is a small town located in a cool, lush, and mountainous part of the Indonesian island of Bali. Once a sleepy little town, Ubud recently became incredibly popular with tourists after the publication of the best-seller “Eat Pray Love”...
Markets in Bali (what to see, try and buy in a local market) There are so many markets all around the island of Bali, most of them are tourist driven with the typical assortment of vendors selling cheap clothing and other souvenirs that everyone flocks to for cheap...
Visiting Mt. Bromo, Indonesia Having a 3am wake up call is not exactly what my thoughts were on visiting Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, better known as Mt. Bromo, which is one of Indonesia’s amazing natural landmarks in eastern Java. But apparently, sunrise...
An Alila journey and trek to the paddy fields After a fantastic sleep in my Alila Villa, I was scheduled for an Alila journey tour and hike around the base of Mount Botukaru where all the rice paddies are still lush and green even during the dry season in Tabanan...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.
