Category: Travel Blog

Buckskin Gulch is a famous slot canyon in Utah boasting the title as the longest continuous slot canyon in the world. According to the Bureau of Land Management, Buckskin Gulch travels through approximately 16 miles of unique formations and rippled sandstone walls in the northern stretch of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. Although you can do the whole Buckskin Gulch hike in a long day, you can also have a wonderful and shorter experience doing the Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch hike. That hike takes only about three hours.

On the Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch hike, you are also able to explore the Wire Pass slot canyon – a worthy experience in my view. If you’re in the Page – Kanab area, this is a great way to experience two slot canyons on one hike. Over several miles you’ll walk through a wash, pass the turnoff to the

#1 Stay Along Canggu’s Main Street Batu Bolong

The main parts of Canggu can be found along Jl. Batu Bolong running towards the ocean. Restaurants, boutique shops, spas, bars, weekend markets, accommodation, it’s all here.

Great idea to stay around here if it’s your very first time coming to Canggu. It’s easily walkable as paved sidewalks have now arrived in Canggu!

#2 Stay At Berawa Beach – Close To Seminyak & Finns Beach Club

Across the bumpy shortcut from here, you will get to Jl. Pantai Berawa, another area I really like. Places are set a little more apart and I recommend a scooter to get to all the cool places.

On this side of Canggu, you will also find Finns Beach Club, a beachfront club with an infinity pool, daybeds, bars and the waves of Berawa right in front of you.

#3 Stay Near Echo Beach & Right Near

Did someone say boujie, chic, or ultra-posh? Referred to by locals as the UES, the Upper East Side of town is where luxury meets fancy with a side of classy.

The Upper East Side is quite a large area and is broken down into three smaller neighbourhoods:

• Lenox Hill
• Carnegie Hill
• Yorkville

The gorgeous streets showcase one stunning mansion after the other and you’ll find plenty of charming parks, coffee shops and incredible museums.

Perhaps you’ve wanted to visit the UES ever since watching Gossip Girl or maybe you’ve never heard of the neighbourhood before – whatever the reason, it’s worth it. It will be one of New York’s best areas you can stay in.

Life moves at a slower pace on this side of Manhatten which is perfect if you want to escape the flashiness of Midtown.

You’ll find a different type of flashy here, as you gaze at

Where are the Moqui Caverns/Kanab Sand Caves?

 The Moqui Caverns are located 6.4 miles north of the Kanab Visitor Centre via Highway 89. Allow 10 minutes of driving time. From the Mount Carmel Junction, they are a 12-minute

Which is Better: Canggu, Seminyak, or Jimbaran?

Canggu, Seminyak, and Jimbaran are all desirable areas when it comes to deciding where to stay in Bali.

However, each of them has slight differences that might make one better suited for you than another.:

Canggu is a laid-back beach town known for having great surfing conditions, plenty of yoga classes, and fun bars where you’ll want to dance the night away!

And then there’s Seminyak which is known for having beautiful resorts, a variety of dining options, and also great options for a lively night out.

You’ll find Canggu and Seminyak are much busier areas than Jimbaran, as they are more popular tourist destinations.

But this might make Jimbaran more appealing for those looking to get out of these bustling areas, and enjoy spending time on quieter beaches with less traffic.

There isn’t quite the same nightlife in Jimbaran as the other

The official countdown has just begun: 41 days left till our Tibet journey and believe me, we can’t wait!

Unfortunately, according to the rules and regulations of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), foreign passport holders should apply for the Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) before entering Tibet, and it is not available by independent travelers at the moment. For this reason, we had to book a tour with a travel agency and asked them to apply for the TTP. We were hoping though, as we’ve heard some rumours, that at the beginning of 2012 this regulation should have been changed but it has not till now. Looks like we won’t be able to go sightseeing freely without a travel guide following us all the time, but at least, we will enjoy the view and scenery of magnificent Roof of the World 🙂 and… it’s worth it!

I spent days trying

Tukad Cepung Waterfall

This is one of the must-see waterfalls in Bali!

Tukad Cepung is unique in that it’s hidden in a cave, where rays of sunlight shine through the top making it one of the more photogenic waterfalls on the island.

There’s a well-maintained trail making it fairly easy to get to, but because of this, it can be quite crowded at times. I’d recommend getting there before 9 am when it will be less busy!

Visit Virgin Beach

There are a few different names for this beach including Virgin Beach, White-sand beach, or Pantai Persasi, but all 3 of them will take you to this slice of heaven!

Here you will find a slower, more laid-back version of Bali, a beach without crowds that has crystal clear waters.

It’s the perfect place for those in search of peace as it’s tucked away in a bay, surrounded by coconut-filled

My holiday plan for Summer is finally ready! Before I had made up my mind though, I spent hours and hours trying to decide where I wanted to go and what places I should discover this Summer, and believe me, it wasn’t an easy decision :-). I had so many ideas of what I want to do and where I want to go for my first backpacking trip. Apart from traveling around different provinces in China, this is going to be my very first backpacking adventure where I need to pack lite and travel with my two backpacks around different, in this case, countries till I finally get back home, and by home I mean my home country, not China. At first, I was thinking of Bali Island (Indonesia) but I’ve heard it’s overcrowded with tourists so I gave up this idea. Then I wanted to visit South-East Asia countries:

The price for a single trip can vary between US$20 and US$40 per person (280,000 to 550,000 IDR) – depending on the company.

Buying a round-trip ticket can be significantly cheaper, so plan your stay, and if not sure, pay some extra to get the option to change the return date purchasing an open ticket.

Generally, Sanur is the most convenient port because it is within easy reach from Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, and the airport. Boats are departing in the morning, as well as in the afternoon.

Although, leaving from Padang Bai can be better for those staying in the East of Bali, such as Candidasa, Sidemen, Amed.

If you like to travel like the locals (and for a cheaper rate!), you can catch the public ferry departing from Padang Bai. The ticket is around 30,000 IDR (US$2). The catch? It can take up to 1h30 and might not be

Before we go into all the details as to why, the short answer is Yes, Lovina Beach is absolutely a must-visit place when in Bali.

What makes it even more amazing is that it truly has something for everyone. Families, solo travellers as well as yogis and nature lovers – we are convinced that anyone will fall in love with this place.

Although Lovina has become a more popular destination with travellers over the years, a lot of people don’t make it to this side of the island, which is a real shame.

It is a lot less hectic than Canggu, Uluwatu or even Ubud and the cultural traditions of Bali are still very present here. You get to enjoy the culture to the fullest and get a sense of the old Bali, pre-mass tourism.

Even though it might be calmer, there is no shortage of fun things to do