Lembongan is located close to Bali with beautiful views, great diving, adventure and extremely kind and loving people.
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Hanging with Orangutans in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra
For over a month I looked forward to our visit in Bukit Lawang with the Orangutans. It was one of those dreams that is so far back in your head because you don’t know that you will ever be able to do it.
The Rubber Industry of Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
Each morning they come to their trees to pull the milky substance out of the bowls and make sure there is still liquid flowing from the tree. They do this seven days a week 365 days a year. It is hard work with unfortunately very little financial return.
The Beauty of Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia
This is how Bukit Lawang feels. It is so perfect it seems as though it were put there just for you, like there is no way it can be real. Each flower, bush and plant is perfectly manicured and placed to compliment the stone homes and small bed and breakfasts that line the narrow cobblestone path.
Hiking In Sigiriya Sri Lanka
In Sigiriya there is an ancient city built on and around this 600′ high rock. It was built by King Kassapa in the second half of the fifth century.
The First 100 Days Of Our World Travels
J. asked me this morning how long we have been traveling. We were both shocked that it has been just over 100 days since we started this journey. I wanted to do a recap of our favorite places, experiences, and all the different animals we have seen. So, here it goes: Places we have seen …
Visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple
The Dambulla Cave Temple is the largest group of cave temples in Sri Lanka. There are 5 caves in total which were built as shrine rooms between 85-77 BC. The caves are built at the top of a steep hill (of course), but don’t let that discourage you.
Hikkaduwa Turtle Farm & Hatchery
Everywhere we went in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka the resiliency and kindness of the people was overwhelming. After surviving the tsunami in 2004 the people have rebuilt their community and are thriving. Their stories and trials are heart wrenching but their hope and determination are completely inspiring. One such example is the man who is now …
Staying In Hikaduwa, Sri Lanka
Hikaduwa was our next stop in Sri Lanka. There is a nice beach area at we were lucky enough to be at the point of it around 5:00 when the large turtles come to shore to feed.
Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Unawatuna is a little beach town in the southeastern side of Sri Lanka. We did have a great time in Unawatuna seeing the sights and just enjoying the very chill vibe in town. There are some incredible views of the ocean, and romantic dinners on the beach in Unawatuna which make this town even more endearing.