I’m embarking on my first big solo trip since my blogging adventures began back in 2009. And this will also be my first time in Asia! I’ve been trying to expand my travel horizons beyond Europe, which has become too comfortable, and not as exciting as travel should be. I started branching out a little bit with a group tour in Costa Rica, and a write-your-own-adventure in Australia. But those were a little “safe”, without having to really spread my travel wings much. So I’m excited to go somewhere completely different, where I’ll have to figure out an entirely new culture. I also realized this will be my first time in a place with a predominately non-Caucasian population. I don’t really count Costa Rica since we were mostly around Caucasian tourists.
I’ll be heading to the island of Bali, in Indonesia, for two weeks. It’s a relatively small island, only 100 miles wide and 70 miles north to south. I’m staying away from the big tourist areas in the south, and will be visiting the northern beach town of Lovina, the central culture capital of Ubud, and the southwestern beach town of Candidasa. I’m looking forward to exploring the volcanoes, the beaches, the rice fields, and the many Hindu temples. And also experiencing the rich culture of dance, music, art, and food!
Route Map
This in an interactive custom Google Map where you can find all the hotels, restaurants, and sights referenced in the individual blogs. View it in full screen to access a list of all these places.
Blogs
- Day 1 (9/9/16): Bali by Taipei
- Day 2 (9/10/16): Bali by Plane
- Day 3 (9/11/16): Bali by Taxi
- Day 4 (9/12/16): Bali by Boat
- Day 5 (9/13/16): Bali by Hotel Driver
- Day 6 (9/14/16): Bali by Waterfall Transfer
- Day 7 (9/15/16): Bali by Foot
- Day 8 (9/16/16): Bali by Bike
- Day 9 (9/17/16): Bali by Ceremony
- Day 10 (9/18/16): Bali by Volcano
- Day 11 (9/19/16): Bali by ATV & Raft
- Day 12 (9/20/16): Bali by Pool
- Day 13 (9/21/16): Bali by Ridge Walk
- Day 14 (9/22/16): Bali by Temple Transfer
- Day 15 (9/23/16): Bali by Scooter
- Day 16 (9/24/16): Bali by Beach
- Day 17 (9/25/16): Bali Bye Bye