Good morning 3AM! We planned on leaving Mumbai by 4AM in order to arrive at the Ajanta Caves for a full day of exploration. Unfortunately, our driver was very late so we didn’t leave the hotel until 5AM. I could have used that extra hour of sleep! Oh well. The drive to Aurangabad is said Read Post >
An Afternoon in Mumbai
After a full day of flying, we made it to Mumbai, India! The trip from Indonesia to India took a full day of flying including one stop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As soon as we retrieved our checked luggage, we headed over to the pre-paid taxi stand to get a taxi to the hotel–which was Read Post >
Last Day in Bali
Hey Friends and Family! Unfortunately, it was another rainy day in Bali, so we opted for a mostly inside day. It felt great to sleep in, eat brunch, work on some posts, and relax at the resort. I’m working on the other temple and sightseeing posts, but here is a glimpse of some of the less Read Post >
Bali – Pura Besakih Temple Complex
Good Morning from Bali! Today, we spent a whole day exploring the island. Rainy season is no joke. It really rains every day and it rains for most of the day. I found a taxi service on TripAdvisor a few weeks ago and I confirmed the plans via email ($45 for the entire day including gas). Read Post >
Bali – Temples, Temples, and Coffee Beans “Processed” by Paradoxurus (Luwak)
Bali is very exotic and fun–emphasis on fun! It is truly Australia’s playground because it is super cheap and only 2.5 hours away by flight. When I say cheap… a 45 minute taxi from the airport to hotel cost us $6 (USD), a 90 minute massage at a 5-star hotel cost us $40, a 5-star Read Post >
Breakfast at The Stones Resort in Bali
Have I mentioned how much I absolutely love this resort? Included in most of its rates, the breakfast buffet at The Stones Resort is one of the best I have ever had. Complete with both Asian and Western entree selections, exotic fresh fruits, meats and cheeses, made to order eggs, an assortment of homemade granola and Read Post >
Bali, Indonesia First Day
After a full day of overseas flying, we finally landed in Jakarta at 4am (after being held on the runway in Tokyo for more than 4 hours). It took a lot out of us, so we canceled our Jakarta tour scheduled for that morning, got a little sleep, and headed back to the airport for Read Post >