Travel Diaries
Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.
PADI Open Water Referral: Certification Dives Complete
We completed our PADI Open Water certification dives with Blue Marine Dive in Gili Air. Under instructor Musa's guidance, we practiced essential skills and explored the underwater world!
PADI Theory: Studying for Open Water Certification
We spent the day studying PADI's home-study materials for our Open Water Diver Certificate in the tropical paradise of Gili Air. Beach views made the studying much more bearable!
Fast Boat to Gili Air: Island Paradise Awaits
We took a fast boat from Bali to Gili Air, one of Indonesia's most beautiful small islands. The low season meant peaceful beaches and incredible snorkeling all to ourselves.
Labuan Bajo to Ubud: Returning to Bali's Cultural Heart
We flew from Labuan Bajo back to Bali, returning to the charming cultural town of Ubud.
Labuan Bajo: Gateway to Komodo National Park
After 2 days exploring the Komodo Islands, we rested in Labuan Bajo, the gateway town to Komodo National Park on Flores Island.
Manta Point: Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Komodo
Day 2 of our Komodo adventure brought hiking Padar Island's iconic viewpoint and swimming with dozens of majestic manta rays at Manta Point - an unforgettable encounter with these gentle underwater giants!
Komodo Tour Package: 2-Day Boat Expedition Through Paradise
We embarked on a 2-day, 1-night boat expedition through Komodo National Park, encountering legendary Komodo dragons on Rinca and Komodo Islands, snorkeling at Pink Beach with sea turtles, and sleeping under stars on the deck!
Bali to Komodo Island: Flight to Labuan Bajo
We left Bali behind and flew to Labuan Bajo on Flores Island, the gateway to Komodo National Park. After organizing our 2-day boat expedition with fellow travelers, our dragon-hunting adventure was set to begin!
Campuhan Ridge Walk: Ubud's Scenic Nature Trail
We hiked the famous Campuhan Ridge Walk, a scenic trail through lush rice fields and jungle valleys. From Pura Taman Saraswati temple to Karsa Kafe, topped off with a traditional Kecak Fire Dance - our perfect last day in Ubud!
Ubud Monkey Forest: The Sacred Sanctuary of Padangtegal
We explored the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal in Ubud, home to 600 playful macaques. From cute baby monkeys to cheeky thieves, it was an unforgettable wildlife encounter in Bali's cultural heart.
Banyuwangi to Ubud
After a restful night, we took a minivan to Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali.
The Grand Circuit Angkor
We opted to visit today The Grand Circuit Angkor with a tuk-tuk.