…in Thailand, Malaysia, Bali and the Philippines. Diving is fantastic! Lash scuba diving in Thailand Since 2008 I’ve also tried out a few more careers: In early 2008 I worked in a fab. hair salon in Shanghai, China. After completing my 2nd dive season in Bali in 2008, I returned to Thailand where I worked as assistant manager of a rock climbing school. That summer I tried out sales in England,which I can say I really hated, but gave it my best as l…
…of that lucrative business. Sigh. teaching diving in Thailand 7. Teaching scuba diving around SE Asia I was a PADI OWSI Dive Instructor for about eight years in SE Asia. I taught diving in Thailand, Malaysia, Bali and Philippines for many, many high tourist seasons. I still rank this as one of my favorite – if not THE favorite – job in my whole life thus far… Though reviewing luxury and boutique hotels is a pretty sweet way to earn a living, too,…
…. In 1988 Lima’s historic center was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a label well deserved. 11. The catacombs of Lima’s San Francisco Monastery display the bones of more than 25,000 humans One of the most famous – or notorious – historic churches in Lima’s historic center is San Francisco Monastery. It’s renowned for its macabre dungeon-like catacombs that display the bones of over 25,000 humans. Underneath the church’s main chapel a series of…
…nth of relaxation and adventures immersed in nature. Including, of course, scuba diving! Neil Island Not surprisingly, the Andamans were one of my most-anticipated destinations of my entire trip. I had prepared many great adventures for myself there. I planned to lounge on tropical powdery-white beaches; swim, snorkel and suntan; ride a helicopter to one of the Andaman’s most remote islands; take a day-long, escorted bus journey through Andaman is…
…the PADI Instructor’s Course, became a PADI Instructor, and began teaching scuba diving. From 2005 -2010 I taught diving in Thailand, Malaysia, Bali and the Philippines. It’s a wonderfully fun job. BUT it’s not easy to find work in new places. And the pay is incredibly low, especially given the amount of work required and the high level of responsibility looking after people’s well being and lives. The pay is enough to survive on, but certainly no…
…rangutan sanctuaries, many remote rivers through dense jungle, world-class scuba diving sites, beaches and islands. Adventurous travelers can climb Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s highest peak; visit huge caves; join animal safaris; hike in jungles; relax in natural hot springs; get face to face with the world’s largest flower, Rafflesia; observe some of the world’s rarest animals like orangutans and proboscis monkeys; scuba dive with turtles or hammerhead…
…more up-close and personal look at the Caribbean marine life, you can try scuba diving instead! Get closer to some other famous shipwrecks, swim through colorful coral reefs, and say hi to the dozens of sea creatures that you will encounter during your swim. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to scuba dive; classes are offered to those who aren’t experienced in diving but are eager to learn. 5. Underwater Tours Underwater tours are the perfect…
…100 Free Things to do in Asia. It describes 10 free things to do in 10 different Asian cities and destinations. Check out my Free eBook here You might also like: Guide to Scuba Diving in Thailand Guide to Scuba Diving in Bali Guide to Scuba Diving in Malaysia Scuba Diving at Tioman Island, Malaysia Sanur: South Bali Beach Town Extraordinaire ————————————————————————————————————————————————————-…
…. scuba diving on beautiful coral reef Amed is the best places in Bali for scuba diving and snorkeling, with year-round warm, calm seas and stunning reefs just off shore. It’s one of the best places in Bali to learn about/observe traditional ways of life, including Salt Making and Mackerel Fishing. It’s also a fantastic place to unwind, escape from the world and simply chill out. Indeed, many expats living in Southern Bale head to Amed to do just…
…n progress all the time. I did a short climbing stint but then moved on to scuba diving, working as an instructor at Tonsai. As mentioned earlier, from 2004-2010 I spent literally half my life at Tonsai diving, hanging out with climbers, living in thatched bungalows and enjoying dance parties on the beach. What a life! Grand Palace in Bangkok – photo by Brad Augsburger 2. Bangkok Bangkok is an immense and fascinating city filled with hundreds of e…
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
