Gili Trawangan – An Island with a Good Mix

June 25, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

Gili Trawangan or “Gili T” as most of the locals call it, is the largest of the three Gili Islands off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia. Arriving at the port on the east side of the island (where most bars & restaurants are located), visitors may be surprised when they are not immediately thrown into a […]

A Recap of Ubud, Bali

June 21, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Today is our last day in Ubud, Bali. We have been here for a full week but it honestly feels more like two. If this week is any indication of how our summer will be…then I cannot wait to continue exploring & see what’s next! Chaotic Driving We have experienced our first taste of the […]

Ubud, Bali – Where Do I Begin…

June 17, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

I think the best way for me to even try & describe my experience in Ubud, is to start with the car ride here. Our driver’s name was Ketut and he alone made the fare (only $22 USD) for our ride totally worth it. During the 1 hour & 30 minute drive, he shared an abundance of […]

The Not So Bali Town Of Kuta

June 14, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

When you think of Bali, you probably picture a quite, serene town with lush greenery, crystal clear water and must-see temples. Well, the town of Kuta is everything but. To be completely honest, it’s a dirty town that reminds me of an overpopulated spring break destination. The narrow streets are congested with motorbikes (scooters) and […]

A Recap of Singapore

June 13, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Today I am writing from Bali! We arrived yesterday evening just in time to freshen up & grab a bite to eat! It was the first time in almost a week that I actually took some time to get ready & put on something other than my go-to tanks & workout shorts (I am sure […]

Here we go!

May 16, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Well, here we go! We are so excited (and a little nervous) for this epic journey to begin! With this blog we hope that all our friends & family will be able to follow us as we make our way through Southeast Asia. We both plan on posting (but let’s be honest you will probably […]

Fear of the unknown

April 27, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

So many people spend life getting hung up on the outcomes and forget the most important part…LIVING IN THE MOMENT! These words are from a letter that Austin wrote me almost 3 years ago. As I was going through all my things, preparing to pack everything up for the summer, I came across this letter […]