The coastline of the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali, Indonesia is distinctly different than other parts of the tropical island. Rather than long swaths of flat sandy beaches, sheer rock cliffs rise from the waters. Settled atop the steep rock at the western end of the peninsula is Uluwatu – a less-developed tourist region of Bali.… Read the rest
Dominating the southern end of Bali Island is the Bukit Peninsula, a land mass of sheer rock cliffs and quaint villages surrounded by stunning teal blue water. On the southwestern tip of Bukit Peninsula is Uluwatu, a word that roughly translates to Rock at Land’s End…and very accurately describes the terrain.… Read the rest
The diverse island of Bali, Indonesia boasts an incredible array of idyllic towns – some feature stylish beachfront mega-resorts, while others remain quiet, secluded villages. The small, west coast town of Canggu, located on the southern tip of Bali just north of resort-ridden Seminyak Beach, falls somewhere in between.… Read the rest
Lake Bled is one of the top places to visit in Slovenia for a reason: It’s magnificent. The sapphire lake is surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps. Overlooked by the cliff-clinging Medieval Lake Bled Castle, the lake has one lone island, which is occupied by a charming church and its rising steeple.… Read the rest
Our visit to Cape Town, South Africa was part of our ‘Round the World trip as we traveled from the island of Mauritius to the European continent. Although Cape Town was our single destination in Africa and we wanted to make the most of our time in the fascinating city, we didn’t want to drive.… Read the rest
The city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia is the country’s second-largest city (after Kuala Lumpur) – and the Penang tourist spot. The city boasts incredible street art, delectable local cuisine and a well-preserved history. Many of the top things to do in Penang are in the historical core of George Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but there are sights just outside the city center, too.… Read the rest
Our first trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was a long layover – and we only had one day in Kuala Lumpur for sightseeing. We made the most of our short time – however, we knew we missed some of the best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur.… Read the rest
As our plane began its descent toward the Phnom Penh Airport in Cambodia, we got our first glimpse of the city – and it was nothing at all like we imagined. Through the hazy air, close-quartered dwellings sprawled from the city center as far as we could peer through the small plane window.… Read the rest
Lion City. City in a Garden. Southeast Asia-lite. Singapore is called many things…because it is many things. The small island nation is both a city and a country. Intriguing man-made marvels rise from lush nature parks. Posh cocktail bars are found steps away from inexpensive hawker stands.… Read the rest
The Basque region of Spain is characterized by stunning landscapes, delectable cuisine and quaint villages. For many travelers, it would be easy to spend at least a month on a tour of the Basque Country, swooning over the gorgeous coastline and gorging on pintxos (Basque-style tapas) while wandering from town to town.… Read the rest