Category: Asia
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Gardens by the Bay: Iconic, Peaceful Oasis in Singapore
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We had only three days in Singapore to take in as much as possible, and Gardens by the Bay was high on our list. You may recognize the light-up trees from the movie Crazy Rich Asians. It is one of the most popular attractions in Singapore. It is also one…
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Month 3 Stats & Recap
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Countries Visited 3 – Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam How We Got Around 2 international flights. Denpasar – Singapore – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Total of 1712 miles (2756 km) 2 domestic flights. Saigon (HCMC) – Da Nang – Hanoi. Total of 763 miles (1228 km) 2 motorbike rides in…
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How to Plan Your Bali Itinerary: Our 4-Week Outline and What We’d Do Differently
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We knew we wanted to slow down our pace once we landed on the island of Bali after our busy road trip through New Zealand. We put together a Bali itinerary that would allow us to explore a few different places, but be able to settle in each one a…
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Canggu, Bali: A Laid Back Weekend
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Canggu, Bali is a laid back beach town that is close to the chaos of Kuta and Legian, but not too close. We made the epic mistake of booking a place in Legian and we hated it. It was loud and chaotic and miserable after the previous weeks of bliss.…
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Best Restaurants in Ubud: From Vegetarians on a Budget
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One of the reasons we were so excited to spend time in Ubud was the food and restaurants. There are so many vegan and vegetarian friendly places that we would never struggle to find something to eat. We tried lots of different Ubud restaurants and by the end of our…
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My First Time Snorkeling
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It is World Oceans Day today and we are right next to one of the best snorkeling reefs in Bali. No better time than now to conquer my fear of the ocean than today. Fear is probably the wrong word, it’s more like unfamiliarity. I’m not schooled in the rip…
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Ubud Highlights
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We spent two weeks exploring Ubud and the surrounding areas. Lots of people told us that we would not need that much time there, but we knew we would need to stay somewhere a little longer. Our days started to run together a little bit. Instead of a chronological play…
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Month 2 Stats & Recap
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We have officially been on the go for two months now. We are finally slowing down and taking more time in each place. If you missed month 1, you can find that by clicking here. If you’re all caught up, here is month 2: Countries Visited 2 – New Zealand…
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The Sacred Monkey Forest
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After being just down the street from one of the top attractions in the Ubud area for almost 2 weeks, we finally visited the Sacred Monkey Forest this morning. It was exactly what we hoped it would be and we wanted to share our favorite pictures as well as some…
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A Quick Peek into a Laidback Week in Ubud, Bali
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We arrived in Ubud one week ago (probably a little more by the time I posted this). It is magical. Being in one place for more than a few nights is a nice change from New Zealand. Ubud is known for yoga retreats and stunning jungle hideaways. It’s grown and…