Bali is just mesmerizing, no question – yet, as it gets very busy, its eastern neighbor, the island of Lombok, becomes a valid and serene alternative.
LOMBOK – Bali ‘s serene alternative
Author: Renata Green
The world is my oyster: I'm Renata, founder and editor of this travel blog.
bye:myself - no, that's not a typo, it's referring to me saying bye to my comfort zone and heading for new shores solo.
Having been a solo traveller, flashpacker, and poverty jet setter for ages made me an avid and savvy planner and organizer of worldwide travel. Since I've been an author and journalist practically all my life, I love to put my travel experience into writing to encourage, inspire, and assist you.
Looking forward to meeting you somewhere on this planet!
ISLAND HOPPING in the CANARY ISLANDS
When going to the Canaries, you don’t have to limit yourself since island hopping between the various Canary Islands is really fun and so easy.
While most visitors pick just one destination for their beach vacation, you can have it all: Hop on a ferry or go on a plane and travel crisscross between Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, and La Gomera as much as you please.
This Way to the Whole Story ->Trip to BELO HORIZONTE | BRUMADINHO | INHOTIM
While studying Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, I thought it might be a good idea to take a trip to Belo Horizonte at the weekend – mostly because I wanted to see Inhotim, a botanic garden full of contemporary art.
Turns out, Inhotim was the only spot worth the travel. But so worth it!
This Way to the Whole Story ->Guide to CURITIBA – and a Day Trip to MORRETES
Let me guide you further South to the laid-back city of Curitiba, from where you can venture out on a memorable day trip to scenic places like Morretes.
Guide to FOZ DO IGUAÇU – Where the Water Falls in Waterfalls
Let me guide you to Foz do Iguaçu, worldwide known for its spectacular waterfalls.
However, this city at the tripoint of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay has actually more attractions to offer than you think.
This Way to the Whole Story ->TRAWANGAN, MENO, or AIR – which island is for you?
While Gili Trawangan is rather for the party people, romantics’n’roamers find peace and quiet on the secluded islands Gili Meno and Air – but see for yourself which island is for you.
And if you can’t decide, don’t worry: They are so close and well-connected that you can visit all three even in just one day.
This Way to the Whole Story ->PADANG BAI – Gateway to Bali’s Treasures
Padang Bai is not only the harbor to the Gilis between Bali and Lombok, but it is also the closest gateway to some of Bali’s greatest treasures.
Pre-Travel Jitters: Danger Seems Closer from Afar
No, I’m by no means immune to pre-travel jitters and I sense danger looming ahead. Even after years and years of solo-travel, days before the departure, I’m a nervous wreck.
Did anything ever happen to me that would justify this hysteria? Of course not! It’s only the tricky phenomenon that danger seems to be so much closer from afar.
This Way to the Whole Story ->UBUD – culture, tradition, and some monkey business
Ubud, in many ways the center of Bali, welcomes visitors with great culture, some fascinating tradition – and even some monkey business.
