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After the shipwreck, we were taken from Komodo Island to the port town of Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores. Lonely Planet describes Labuan Bajo as “the next big thing” in Indonesia travel. I think there are two kinds of places you can describe as “next big things” — either places that are fantastic and virtually unknown, or places that are simply the next step. Labuan Bajo falls into the latter category. It’s not an amazing secret yet to be discovered, and people are there because it’s a gateway to better sights in Flores — but it’s pretty nice, nonetheless. Labuan Bajo has almost a Wild West feeling to it — dirt roads, gap-filled sidewalks, dogs running down the street (though thankfully not as bad as the Bali dogs), children staring wide-eyed at the Westerners walking by. Westerners, though coming to Labuan Bajo in increasing numbers, are still relatively rare — especially in the outer reaches of town. Most...

Often touted as the ‘Island of Gods’, Bali is one of the most picturesque destinations to visit in the world. The island is not just known for its spiritual attractions, but romantic beaches and tropical atmosphere as well. There are so many hidden gems in Bali and you should explore them all. It is a perfect hideout to savor exotic landscapes and vibrant volcanic peaks. Far away from the chaotic day-to-day life, Bali is a tropical paradise for all the travelers from across the globe. There is so much to do and explore on this island that 10 days in Bali doesn’t seem like enough so you should plan a trip to Bali for a month . That’s right! Living in Bali for a month isn’t challenging at all. I mean, how could it be? It has everything to satiate your needs and wanderlust. If you are a first-time traveler in Bali, all you need is a perfect Bali guide that could help you out with all the important information about tourism in Bali. Hence, I present you with this guide to help you ...

Traveling to Bali, Indonesia, and need ideas on how to travel around Bali on a budget? You’re in the right spot!  Bali is one of the most budget-friendly places that we’ve visited in Southeast Asia. Prices for accommodations, food, and transportation are similar to traveling in Vietnam (and we live in Vietnam ) and Malaysia. You can easily spend about $35-$50 USD per person per day which includes accommodations.   In this post, we’re showing how you can travel and enjoy your vacation to Bali without having to spend a lot of money. Our travel philosophy is to experience bucket list attractions that have good value but also reasonable prices. Now, learn how to save money on your trip to Bali! Check out our posts to help you plan a trip to Bali.  What to know before traveling to Bali Bali 4 days itinerary Bali 2 weeks itinerary *Disclaimer: We have affiliate links in this post. If you click on them and make a purchase, we receive ...

I remember going to a restaurant with my new friend. He just moved to Bali and he loves languages. While he was ordering his meal in Indonesian, I was truly impressed. He was surprised that after being so long in Bali, I was still unable to speak the language. I felt bad. A few days later, we are having dinner again, and he ordered something in Indonesian.  Then, he turns to me and says: “you know what, the other day, I’ve met people who live here and they can’t even say the basic stuff”. I was like… “Mmm… yeah man, that’s me”. It was ironic, but I started to feel guilty and I thought I should try and learn a few things. As my brain likes to trick me, I did forget my new potential resolution, until I heard about Rosetta Stone.   Rosetta-what?   Learn Indonesian Online   Rosetta Stone is a language software that uses TrueAccent™ which is the world’s best speech recognition technology.  Rosetta Stone is also way more than just a language app. It uses Dynam...