When I’m planning a new trip and scouring the web for information on a certain country/region, one of the first questions I need answered is, “How much does it cost?” Unfortunately, there is little helpful information on the web for an updated daily budget for budget travelers.
This is part 5 of my video blog series, Enhance Your Travel Experience. The 5th tip is to trust your instincts. In this video, I tell stories about dodging dodgy taxi drivers, saying no to a village marriage, and making great friends in Bali.
“With it’s protected bay, Padangbai has a good beach right in front.” – Lonely Planet
Liars! I went to Padangbai hoping for a quiet town lining a nice beach where I could lay on the beach all day and read, chill out, maybe go for nice walks… To be fair, the sand itself is okay. However, my guidebook neglected to mention that the sand is covered in boats, so there’s actually
I’m sitting in my room in the guesthouse I’m staying at in Ubud, eating peanuts. It’s 7:30 p.m. I won’t be leaving my room again til tomorrow. Why, you ask. Because I’m staying on a very rural street with no street lights, so once the sun sets, you’re basically wandering around blind. I attempted this my first night here, and was freaked out because all the dogs were out barking
Ubud, in central Bali, is the cultural and spiritual center of the island. The rice terraces are gorgeous.
In 2007, I made a decision to live life on my own terms. I use travel as a medium to push my personal boundaries, broaden my perspectives, and challenge my idea of what's wrong and right. [Read more]
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