LashWorldTour NEWS: My Guest Post is on HikeBikeTravel Lovely Leigh McAdam invited me to guest post on her aptly named travel blog, HikeBikeTravel. As you can tell from the title, Leigh and I have a lot in common! For her travel adventure site, I’ve written the story of my solo ascent of volcanic Mt Semeru …
Working Crew on Amazon Survivor pt 8 – Amazon Animal Sightings & Final Wrap Throughout the two-month production of Amazon Survivor we crew were very fortunate to see a large variety of wild Amazonian animals. The easiest animals to spot were the various monkeys and birds enticed to hang around the hotel grounds by trays …
Travel Tips: Overdeveloped Beaches and Islands to Avoid in SE Asia My idea of a great tropical island or beach is one that is ‘au naturale’. When I head to a beach I want to be completely surrounded by nature: sky, clouds, sun, sea, sand and trees. I want to hear nothing but wind in …
PHOTO GALLERY: Train Journey Over Gokteik Gorge – Myanmar One of my favorite experiences in Myanmar during my month-long visit in early 2013 was taking a day-long train journey across the Shan Plateau and Myanmar’s famous Gokteik Bridge. The bridge was built by the British in the late 1880s during their occupation of Burma. Upon …
TRAVEL TIPS: How to Extend an Indonesian Tourist or Social Visa In my Guide to Indonesian Visa Options I detail the three types of visas available to travelers to Indonesia. In brief, they are Visa On Arrival, Tourist Visa and Social Visa. Not surprisingly, each has its own particular rules for extensions. Before you head …
Proposed Highlights of My Upcoming Trip to India Last week I explained my sneaky plan for an easy trip through India. I discussed why I’m thrilled to finally visit India as well as my fears & concerns about traveling there, particularly as a solo woman. Since then I’ve publicly asked for any tips, suggestions and …
PHOTO GALLERY: The Amazing Singapore Supertrees Supertree Grove, located in Gardens by the Bay South, officially opened in June, 2012. But the lushly landscaped gardens and high-tech Supertrees were several years in the making. (In fact, shhh, I sneaked into the park in May, 2012, to catch a close-up glimpse of the towering structures. Quite …
TRAVEL TIPS: Guide to Indonesian Visa Options Recently I’ve met a lot of travelers who don’t know that it’s quite easy to visit Indonesia for 6 months at a time, without leaving the country. Many are veteran travelers who have been moving around Asia for many years, even many decades. But even they don’t know …
My Sneaky Plan for an Easy Trip to India As long as I can remember I’ve been wanting to make a trip to India. India has so many amazing sights and experiences that I’ve been dying to see & do: The Taj Mahal, considered the world’s most astounding tribute to love; Veranasi, an entire city …
PHOTO GALLERY: U Bien Bridge – Myanmar U Bien Bridge is the world’s longest teak wood bridge. It’s one of the most famous, popular and photographed destinations in Myanmar. Located just 7 km south of Mandalay, U Bien Bridge runs for 1.2 km across a sprawling shallow lake in the midst of scenic countryside and …
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! 
