Pool at Komaneka Monkey Forest Ubud Bali
Southeast Asia Travel Diary

Day 13: Tegalalang Rice Terraces and Exploring Ubud Temples

September 9, 2018 - For our one full day exploring Ubud, we decided to hire a driver to take us to all the main sites including the famous Tegalalang Rice Terraces. Originally, we were going to rent a motorbike since it was super cheap. But I had heard horror stories ahead of our trip of… Continue reading Day 13: Tegalalang Rice Terraces and Exploring Ubud Temples

Blue domed church in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Greece

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to Santorini

I have to admit, when I was on the hunt for a Greek island getaway to top off our month-long Europe trip, traveling to Santorini was towards the bottom of the list. Why? Because EVERYONE travels to Santorini. It's very touristy and I was looking for the quintessential Greek island without the crowds. So how… Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to Santorini

View from the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Greece

One Day in Athens, Greece: The Perfect Itinerary

Formulating the perfect one-day itinerary for Athens, Greece was something that was sparked by a question I received recently: "I have one day in Athens, Greece before heading to my next destination. What is the best itinerary for such a short amount of time?" After I gave my lengthy answer, it dawned on me that… Continue reading One Day in Athens, Greece: The Perfect Itinerary