Nusa Lembongan, a small island off the coast of Bali and one of my favorite places in Indonesia, is mostly car-free. While the island is small, it's not small enough for you to walk everywhere. Especially if you only have a few days there. So how do you get around on Nusa Lembongan? Let's find out! From Bali to Nusa Lembongan The fast boat ride from Sanur in Bali to Nusa Lembongan only takes ...
My “secret” spot on Nusa Lembongan
Visiting Nusa Lembongan is almost like a vacation from your Bali vacation. Even though I've seen an increase in the number of visitors to the island in recent years, it's still a calm and peaceful oasis compared to most parts of Bali. One of my favorite things to do is to relax at one of the picturesque beach warungs up by the Mangrove Forest. It's almost like I shouldn't write ...
A first-timer’s guide to surfing Nusa Lembongan (best surf spots)
Hey there, surfers! Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Well, pack your bags because I'm about to take you on a journey to the tropical paradise of Nusa Lembongan in Indonesia. This small island, located just off the coast of Bali, is known for its crystal clear waters, soft sandy beaches, laid-back atmosphere and world-class surf spots. In other words, it's a surfer's ...
Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden): The best Taj Mahal view
Just north of the Taj Mahal, on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, you'll find the lush charbagh complex known as Mehtab Bagh or Moonlight Garden. A charbagh is an Islamic quadrilateral(four corners) garden layout based on the four gardens of Paradise mentioned in the Quran. Measuring 300 by 300 meters, the garden is perfectly aligned with the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank. If it hadn't ...
A complete guide to the incredible Crystal Castle outside Byron Bay
Tucked away deep in the Byron Bay Hinterland of Mullumbimby lies the incredible Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Although located only half an hour by car away from Byron, the estate is like a world of its own and I immediately felt a calmness come over me when I entered the gates. "Our vision for the future is to keep creating a place to enrich the spirit, where people can find some ...
The Enchanted City of Bolnuevo: A lesser-known natural wonder in Spain
When I first posted this photo on my Instagram a few years ago, it got a lot of attention and quite a few people reached out wanting to know where they could find this otherworldly landscape. So I thought you might be interested as well. Here's a guide to everything you should know before visiting Ciudad Encantada de Bolnuevo, or the "Enchanted City of Bolnuevo" as it is known in English. ...
