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Imagine strolling through a lush, green forest, engulfed in a sea of leafy tree branches hanging low to the ground. You can hear water gushing in the distance and the air smells sweet of exotic flowers. As you round a corner, you are suddenly standing in an open space. But you are not alone.
Around you, there are more than 50 monkeys sitting on the pavement, swinging from trees, perching on …

[ Written by Ina | 28 Mar 2012 | 2 Comments | ]

There is no real way to capture or understand the enchantment of a Balinese immersion. There is something subliminal and sacred about the way all the elements of Balinese life flow together. Yes, even those scary ass dogs.
At the present moment I have a few friends heading to Bali, and as the January rain pours down here in San Francisco, I wish so badly on the stars in the …

[ Written by Kyra | 2 Feb 2012 | 2 Comments | ]

When traveling to foreign countries where the language is literally so foreign, I found many tourists speaking LOUDER and s.l.o.w.e.r to the locals in a bizarre attempt to get understood. It seriously annoys me every time I see a traveler rudely turn their back to the waiter/market stall owner, throw up their hands and announce to their partner, “He just doesn’t understand! We’re wasting our time here, Harold. Let’s go find someone who can …

[ Written by Sophie | 28 Jan 2012 | 3 Comments | ]

Usually, when on holiday, I like to fully dedicate my time to a cherished eat – sleep – surf routine, which, in the past, has been proving a great way to enjoy my time off. This time, however, my dear friend Minna dared me to break the cycle and get active.
After a couple of days at the beach, she did some research on local stuff to do and eventually decided …

[ Written by guest | 26 May 2011 | No Comment | ]
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