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 […]

So This is What Jet Lag Feels Like

June 10, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Greetings from SINGAPORE!!!! We made it & let me tell you that was a rough 32 hours of traveling from door to door. I don’t think either of us have ever been that happy to see a twin sized bed 6 inches off floor (more to come on our hostel later). The flights weren’t terrible. We […]

The Details

June 7, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

TODAY’S THE DAY PEOPLE!!!! At 8:30PM (Chicago Time) we will be taking off for a 13 hour plane ride to Dubai. From there we have a 2.5 hour layover and another 7 hour flight from Dubai to Singapore! Yup, that’s about 24 hours of traveling. When we land in Singapore it will be 8:30AM…so our first […]