I adored El Nido and ended up spending five nights there. Although I've enjoyed most of the places I've visited, El Nido was one of the few where I could imagine living for at least a few months (the others were Kuala Lumpur, Canggu, and Gili T). I have a big sweet tooth, and one of … Continue reading El Nido
Boracay and Puerto Princesa
Manila was my first stop in the Philippines, but I only spent a night there based on advice from other travelers. I boarded a flight to Boracay the following afternoon. Beaches and nightlife are the big draw in Boracay. I didn't have high expectations, but I figured it didn't hurt to check out the scene … Continue reading Boracay and Puerto Princesa
Indonesia recap
Indonesia is vast and has so many things to do and see. I always had FOMO (is this phrase still a thing?) since it was impossible to fit everything in. Paring down to a 30-day itinerary was a lucky problem to have. I arrived in Indonesia on July 26 and left on August 25. Below … Continue reading Indonesia recap
Mount Rinjani
Oh, Mount Rinjani. I have so much to say. When I was traveling through Indonesia, a bunch of travelers recommended that I hike up Rinjani, although they warned me that the hike was hard. Hard doesn't begin to describe it. Thanks for the warning, friends. Many tour companies offer two-day, three-day, or four-day hiking packages. … Continue reading Mount Rinjani
Gili Trawangan and Gili Air
The Gilis are three small islands to the east of Bali. Each island has its own reputation: Gili Trawangan (or "Gili T") is known for partying, Gili Air is supposed to be the relaxed island, and Gili Meno is for honeymooners. Since I was traveling solo, I skipped Gili Meno and spent time on Gili … Continue reading Gili Trawangan and Gili Air
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