by Amanda Kingsmith | May 27, 2017 | Asia, Blog Posts
We spent 3 amazing weeks in Japan exploring Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka + Hiroshima. There is so much to see, do + eat in Japan that sometimes it can be overwhelming to figure out all the nitty gritty details. Here is our Japan Guide on where we went, where we...
by Amanda Kingsmith | May 17, 2017 | Asia, Blog Posts
So you’re going to Japan, and you’re thinking about the Japan Rail (JR) pass, and you’re probably thinking this is REALLY expensive, is it worth it? We get that. We thought the same. This post is going to break down the costs of the JR pass vs....
by Amanda Kingsmith | May 9, 2017 | Asia, Blog Posts
Like most travelers passing through Bali, we made a stop over on the beautiful island of Gili Trawangan, more commonly known as Gili T. We spent 3 days exploring the tiny island, and here is what we did, saw, ate, and where we stayed: Where we stayed: We had the...
by Amanda Kingsmith | Apr 29, 2017 | Asia, Blog Posts
Thailand is an amazing country with much to offer for all sorts of travelers. Nature lovers rejoice in its beautiful beaches and astonishing landscapes; party animals won’t find a better nightlife than the one in Bangkok; foodies can treat their palates to the...
by Amanda Kingsmith | Mar 25, 2017 | Asia, Blog Posts
Ubud, Bali is a hub for wellness, which is one of the things we loved most about spending 2 months there. Anywhere where we can drink affordable smoothies, wheat grass shots and eat raw brownies is a good place for us to spend some time! There are a ton of great...
by Amanda Kingsmith | Mar 24, 2017 | Asia, Blog Posts
We stepped off the boat on Gili Trawangan to mass chaos of people all around us, but Rudy, a representative and staff member from Martas, was waiting with a sign to take us to the hotel, making our arrival on the island super easy. There are no motorized vehicles on...