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Goa Gajah Temple – Elephant Cave In Ubud, Bali
The Goa Gajah temple is one of the oldest and most interesting Hindu temples you can visit in Ubud, Bali. The doorway to this cave temple is …
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How To Visit Rammang Rammang In Sulawesi
Rammang Rammang is a special village in the karst mountains of south Sulawesi, Indonesia. Watch out for dinosaurs. You never know what you might see here. Seriously …
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El Nido, Palawan is a pristine, exotic island destination in the Philippines that can be reached by air, van, bus, or ferry. It’s not hard to get …
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Breckenridge Troll Hike: Location & Directions To Isak Heartstone
The Breckenridge troll hike is a fun, easy walk in Colorado where you can see a giant wooden troll named Isak Heartstone. The friendly troll in Breckenridge …
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Sangeh Monkey Forest: A Monkey Jungle Near Ubud, Bali
The Sangeh Monkey Forest is a big protected jungle area in central Bali with hundreds of friendly (but wild) monkeys to photograph and play with. This place …
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The Ayutthaya ruins and temples in Thailand are fascinating, and they’re pretty easy to visit on a day trip from Bangkok! This abandoned city from medieval Siam …
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Tegalalang Rice Terrace & Ceking Rice Field In Ubud, Bali
The Tegalalang rice terrace is a long time icon of Bali scenery and culture, with its famous green rice fields and slopes in the jungle. Sadly that …
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There are six different species of dangerous / venomous snakes in Bali, and many more non-venomous species living on this popular tourist island of Indonesia. However, snake …
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Acatenango Volcano Hike: Volcan De Fuego In Guatemala
The Acatenango volcano hike is a bucket list trek in Antigua, Guatemala where you can camp on top of a mountain and see frequent live eruptions from …
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Kayaking & Hiking Chinamans Hat (Mokolii Island) In Oahu Hawaii
An all time favorite memory of Oahu, Hawaii is the day we got some friends together and kayaked out to the iconic Chinamans Hat island (also known …
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Observation Point Hike In Zion Via East Mesa Trail Is Open!
The Observation Point trail is easily one of the most underrated hikes in Zion National Park, Utah. Most people go to Angels Landing or The Narrows, which …
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Ang Thong National Park: Koh Samui Thailand Day Trip
The Ang Thong National Marine Park is a group of 42 paradise islands in the Gulf of Thailand that you can visit on a day trip from …
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How To Do The Hengifoss Waterfall Hike In Iceland
Hengifoss Waterfall has to be one of the most incredible waterfalls in the whole country of Iceland, although it does have some tough competition from Dynjandi and …
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How To Visit The Tikal Mayan Ruins In Guatemala (+Map)
A visit to the Mayan ruins of Tikal Guatemala would have to be one of the most spectacular things you can do in Central America. Like something …
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Uluwatu is a scenic, hilly area in the southwest corner of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. It’s named for a famous temple perched on the cliffs, but there are …
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Hobbiton New Zealand: How To Visit The Shire Movie Set
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 …
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How To Visit Nara Park: Feeding Friendly Deer In Japan
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 …
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How To Visit Sekumpul Waterfall In Bali Without A Guide
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 …
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15 Best Things To Do In Singapore Airport (Changi Layover)
The Singapore airport is a vacation in itself, and many of the best things to do in Singapore airport are free! Also known as Changi airport, it’s …
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Bukit Lawang Travel Guide: Jungle Trekking To See Orangutans
Bukit Lawang jungle trekking with a guide in Indonesia is one of the best places to see the Sumatran Orangutan in the wild, and itβs pretty easy …
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25 Beautiful Indonesian Islands: Best Places To Visit In Indonesia
Believe it or not, many of the best places to visit in Indonesia are still practically unknown to tourists. There are more than 17,000 beautiful Indonesian islands …
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How To Hike The Tongariro Crossing In New Zealand
The Tongariro Crossing is one of the biggest and best day hikes in New Zealand. Mars-like volcanic peaks and smoking craters may not be the first thing …
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Mason Elephant Sanctuary In Bali: Rescue Park & Lodge
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 …
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Maya Bay Thailand: The Beach Is Open! (Phi Phi Leh)
The beach at Maya Bay is one of the most famous and photogenic places in Thailand, and it was the main thing responsible for bringing tourism to …
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Sombori Island: Raja Ampat’s Twin Paradise In Sulawesi
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 …
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Mount Batur Hike In Bali: How To Do The Sunrise Trek
The Mount Batur hike in Kintamani, Bali is one of the most popular and enjoyable sunrise trekking experiences you can have in Indonesia. It’s not very hard …
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18 Best Waterfalls In Indonesia
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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How To Visit Tangkahan Elephant Sanctuary In Sumatra
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 …
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26 Best Hikes In Oahu, Hawaii
It’s hard to come up with a list of the best hikes in Oahu Hawaii, because there are so many good ones! Oahu may be the busiest …
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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 …
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10 Best Things To Do In Machu Picchu, Peru
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 …
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How To Visit The Navagio Beach Shipwreck In Zakynthos
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. Youβve no …
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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 …
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