A Guide to Komodo National Park, Indonesia

While Komodo National Park may have been one of the most naturally beautiful places I have visited, the experience of getting there was less than beautiful. Booking the Trip Arriving in the port city of Labuan Bajo, on the western…

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Snorkeling the Pink Beaches in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

While on our day trip around the naturally stunning Komodo National Park in Indonesia, we enjoyed two snorkeling spots that are by far the best I've ever snorkeled. Long Beach The first of two snorkeling spots, Long Beach was incredible.…

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Padar Island Hike in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Perhaps one of the most well-known viewpoints in Indonesia, the hike up to Padar Island is truly spectacular. Even looking back at the photos now, it is hard to believe we got to experience this place – it may have…

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Our Journey Across Flores, Indonesia

Flores is part of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands, the westernmost island we would be visiting on our 1-month island-hopping trip through this gorgeous country. Known as the gateway to Komodo National Park, this island is far less touristy than Bali…

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Mount Kelimutu Hike on Flores, Indonesia

We did a multi-day driving trek to cross the island of Flores primarily to hike the famous Mount Kelimutu, a national park in Indonesia. Once we arrived to Moni, the village at the base of the volcano, getting up to…

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How to Get From Lombok to Flores, Indonesia

In a continuation of our epic adventure island-hopping across Indonesia, we left behind our fifth island of Lombok and headed eastwards to reach Flores, home to wild nature and known as the gateway to the world-renowned Komodo National Park. How…

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A Guide to Lombok, Indonesia

Lombok is a large island situated to the east of Bali. Many travelers visit the Gili Islands but plenty leave Lombok untouched. We felt Lombok to be much more wild and natural than touristy Bali. How to Get to Lombok…

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Snorkeling the Gili Islands, Indonesia

The Gili Islands are a cluster of three beautiful little islands just off the northwestern tip of Lombok, all situated east of Bali. Visitors come here to relax, enjoy the gorgeous water and chill out. How to Get to the…

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How to Spend 2 Days on Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Nusa Penida is an island just off the southwestern coast of Bali in Indonesia. Home to stunningly blue waters, breathtaking cliff tops, gorgeous temples, secret forest pools, lush waterfalls, incredible views... this has been an incredible two days! Nusa Penida…

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Visiting Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Kelingking Beach might just be one of the most well-known views in all of Indonesia, thanks to Instagram. This beautiful beach famously looks like a t-rex and is home to quite possibly the bluest water I've ever seen. How to…

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Snorkeling in Crystal Bay on Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Crystal Bay lies on the western coast of Nusa Penida, a gorgeous island off the east coast of Bali. Nusa Penida is home to some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen, and Crystal Bay is no exception! How to…

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Visiting Diamond and Atuh Beaches on Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Nusa Penida is a stunning island off eastern coast of Bali, home to some of the most beautiful spots I've seen. Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach are two of the most well-known and most breathtaking beaches on the island. They are…

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