I could feel the excitement build as we began to approach the historical town of Pisa, most known for its infamous leaning tower. As the bus approached our destination, we caught a glimpse of this beautiful bell tower and its notable tilt. The Alps, surrounded by the morning fog, provided a stunning background to the… Read More
Once the center of the Roman Empire, Istanbul is the only country that occupies two continents, Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus River. Originally named after Emperor Constantine, this multicultural city is packed with historical attractions and interesting architecture. Surrounding the Hippodrome are the city’s top places of interest which includes the Topkapi Palace.… Read More
It was my last morning in Lovina and I was traveling south to explore the popular tourist city of Kuta. I said goodbye to the beach, joined the Sunarsas as we caravanned our way for a two and a half hour journey. Passing through the town of Batur, we could see the Ulun Danu Temple… Read More
Trying to decide what I wanted to do while in Kuta, I learned that I could interact with some of the animals at the Bali Zoo. Hiring an amazing driver for the day, he suggested that we start here and then I could decide if I wanted to attend the Safari Park as well. The… Read More
Although I enjoyed my stay at the Aditya Beach Resort, I wanted to be closer to the town’s center, to interact with the locals and try a restaurant or two. I found a room at the Nirwana Water Garden Hotel, located on the main strip, which was the perfect location for exploring this charming little… Read More
The smell of coffee brought a smile to my face the morning after New Year’s Eve. Despite staying up late to welcome in the New Year, I had a restful sleep and was excited to make the journey to northern Bali. Before checking into the hotel on Lovina Beach, there would be plenty of time… Read More
Another beautiful day in Bali and I was meeting up with my friend Wayan and his family to hike Sekumpul Waterfalls. The weather was calling for rain showers, so we decided to leave the house early to miss as much of the rain as possible. We entered the park and paid our admission in preparation… Read More
As we left Ubud and traveled towards Kuta, it was quite clear that we were headed back to city life. With a short drive through rush hour, we saw several buses, cars, dump trucks and a large number of motorbikes. Soon we arrived in the city of Kuta with its beachfront hotels and upscale restaurants.… Read More
I enjoyed a fabulous morning at the Bali Zoo and my driver suggested that I also check out the Bali Safari Marine Park. The Safari Park is quite different from the zoo. The setting is similar to booking a safari experience where an open air tram transports visitors through nearly 100 acres of animals in… Read More
Early morning sunrise on Lovina Beach, Bali Just as I had predicted, I had a great night’s sleep at the Aditya Beach Resort on Lovina Beach in Bali. Waking up early, I wanted to walk along the beach at dawn while the weather was still brisk and invigorating. Besides the lonely fisherman and a couple… Read More