Fun Ubud Day trips to do around the island Located amongst verdant rice paddies and carved into the lush jungle hillsides, Ubud is considered Bali’s cultural heart. This delightful town oozes charm and provides easy access to many of Bali’s top attractions....
Do this 7 day Bali Itinerary 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, beautiful beaches, delicious food and...
Best things to do in Ubud in Central Bali We visit the scenic Ubud district of Central Bali and explore the cultural and heritage sites, stunning scenery, delicious restaurants and markets and visit the many art and galleries around the city to explore. Ubud is a...
Visit the Markets in Bali Markets in Bali: Morning Adventures at the Island’s Busiest Bazaars We visit a morning market in Bali to tour and see the main attractions, produce, foods and tourist items to explore and take away some delicious foods, snacks and souvenirs...
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.
