One of the most photogenic places in New Zealand is actually a movie set — Hobbiton, from the popular ‘Lord of the Rings’ series! Hobbiton village was …

The Nara Deer Park is a historical park in Japan that’s famous for having hundreds of friendly deer you can feed and take pictures with. The semi-wild …

Sekumpul Waterfall is a huge twin waterfall in Singaraja Bali, with two 80 meter tall (260 foot) streams pouring out of the jungle treetops. If you’re looking …

The Singapore airport is a vacation in itself, and many of the best things to do in the airport are free! Also known as the Changi airport, …

Jungle trekking at Bukit Lawang in Indonesia is one of the best ways to see the Sumatran orangutan in the wild, and it’s pretty easy to do …

Believe it or not, many of the best places to visit in Indonesia are still almost unknown to tourists. There are more than 17,000 beautiful Indonesian islands …

The Tongariro Crossing is one of the biggest and best day hikes in New Zealand. These Mars-like volcanic peaks and smoking craters may not be the first …

We recently visited the Bali elephant sanctuary near Ubud (also known as Mason Elephant Park) and had a great time playing with the Bali elephants! This is …

Sombori island (and its exotic neighbor Labengki) has to be one of the most wonderful places we’ve seen in Indonesia. The hundreds of paradise islands and lagoons …

The Mount Batur hike in Bali is one of the most accessible and popular volcano trekking experiences you can have in Indonesia. It’s not very hard to …

Putting together an Indonesia waterfall guide is tough, because there are so many great waterfalls in this country and it’s hard to pick the top ones. A …

India has some amazing architecture and natural sights, with famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal in Agra, and snow capped mountains in the Himalayas. Most nationalities (except …

The little island of Santorini in Greece is famous for its photogenic old blue-and-white buildings, beautiful high end hotels with infinity pools, and sweeping views of the …

The Tangkahan elephant sanctuary is a hidden paradise in Indonesia where you can wash and interact with semi-wild Sumatra elephants in their natural environment. This riverside elephant …

It’s hard to come up with a list of the best hikes in Oahu, because there are so many good ones! Even though it’s the busiest and …

There are lots of amazing things to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city, and it seems like we’re discovering more every time we visit. Not only …

No trip to Peru would be complete without a visit to the ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu, and there are quite a few wonderful hikes and other …

Navagio Beach is a beautiful secluded beach on Zakynthos island in Greece, with a photogenic shipwreck that’s surrounded by turquoise water and dramatic, winding cliffs. You’ve no …

Cappadocia Turkey is the most popular hot air ballooning location in the world, and for good reason — the prices are affordable, and you get to see …

Tanah Lot Bali is a popular spot to see the sunset in Indonesia, and the Tanah Lot temple is also one of the most iconic sights in …

Located just 25 kilometers from Bali is the beautiful, exotic island of Nusa Penida, and it’s very easy to get to Nusa Penida from Bali! It’s a …

The island of Kefalonia in Greece is amazingly scenic, and it’s still not as crowded as other Greek islands like Zakynthos or Santorini. You can visit Kefalonia …

Belitung is a very underrated tropical island in Indonesia with some incredible scenery and nature. This island is about the same size as Bali, but much less …

The Pura Uluwatu Temple is an iconic seaside pagoda that sits on a cliff, located in the far south corner of Uluwatu Bali. This 1,000 year old …

It’s hard to make a list of the best things to do in Japan, because there are just so many cool and fun activities in this country. …

I’ve been in love with the Napier truck tent series ever since I first saw one of their ‘Backroadz’ tents on the internet. It’s such a unique …

The pink pillbox hike is a fun family trek in Oahu, also known as the Maili pillbox hike or ‘Puu O Hulu.’ Even though it isn’t quite …

The Queen Hatshepsut Temple is one of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian monuments in Luxor. This desert tomb near the Valley of the Queens was one of …

A zoo is a zoo, and once you’ve seen one, you might think you’ve seen them all, but the Bali Zoo is a bit special and probably …

Acadia is a gem of the U.S. east coast, and some of the best hikes in Acadia National Park include cliff trails, quiet ponds, historic Maine lighthouses, …

The awesome Taroko Gorge National Park in Hualien is a bit like Taiwan’s version of the Grand Canyon. This is a huge marble gorge with steep rock …

The island of Zakynthos in Greece has become famous for its picturesque shipwreck beach, but there are also lots of other things to do and see on …

One of the best things to do in Japan during the winter is to take a trip up north to visit the wild snow monkeys at Jigokudani …

Iceland waterfalls are incredibly beautiful, and that’s why this country has become famous for having some of the best falls in the world. The terrain is a …

For myself and many other travelers, El Nido Palawan island was the place that put the Philippines on the world map (and our bucket lists). El Nido’s …

Kelimutu is a volcano in Indonesia with no less than three crater lakes, and they change color up to six times per year. Depending on the underlying …