TRAVEL INTERVIEW: Geraldine DeRuiter of the Everywhereist Travel blog, The Everywhereist, has been deservedly racing up the ranks of ‘Top Travel Blog’ lists lately. It’s great popularity is due to the quirky wit and humor of the lady behind the blog, Geraldine DeRuiter. Geraldine is an American woman regularly out traveling the globe with her …
PHOTO GALLERY: Arak and Tuak Distillery in Rural Bali
PHOTO GALLERY: Arak and Tuak Distillery in Rural Bali Arak and Tuak are Bali’s locally brewed spirits, both made from toddy palm tree juice. Some distilleries are legally registered and adhere to regulations. Smaller, private distilleries which are owned and operated by local residents, also flourish around rural Bali. I was privy to visit one …
NEWS: LashWorldTour Named One of ’28 Travel Blogs that Rock’ on All Colores
NEWS: LashWorldTour has been named one of ’28 Travel Blogs that Rock’ on All Colores Travel Blog I’m very excited to announce that Ayelet of All Colores Travel Blog has designated LashWorldTour as one of 28 Travel Blogs that Rock, alongside several of the Top 100 Travel Blogs on the web: yTravelBlog, Adventurous Kate, …
Wanderlust Hotel in Singapore: A Boutique Hotel Review
Wanderlust Hotel in Singapore: A Boutique Hotel Review I recently had the pleasure of staying in an exceptionally unique boutique hotel in Singapore. Wanderlust Hotel in Little India, is part of a collection of artistic boutique hotels. The theme for Wanderlust reads: “a left-field and totally experimental boutique hotel set to draw madcap voyagers and curious …
BALI TRAVEL TIPS: 10 Tips and Cautions for Visiting Bali
BALI TRAVEL TIPS: 10 Tips and Cautions for Visiting Bali Anyone who’s familiar with me or LashWorldTour knows that I absolutely love Bali, Indonesia. I’ve been making extended visits of the island since 2000, when I first discovered this amazing, culturally-rich tropical paradise. Of all the places I’ve traveled in the world, Bali is the …
Java Indonesia- Summary of My Trip Around East Java
Java Indonesia- Summary of My Trip Around East Java My recent two-week trip through East Java (Java Timor) did not quite go as planned. I’d wanted to explore the region by motorbike. I would have driven freely through Java’s scenic mountains, visited three somewhat-remote coastal national parks, zipped out to several gorgeous beaches, motored up …
PHOTO GALLERY: Java Indonesia
PHOTO GALLERY: Java Indonesia Java is one of Indonesia’s largest and most important islands. Home of the capital city, Jakarta; tropical island full of stunning and varied topographies; historically rich land of ancient Hindus, Buddhists, Moslems and European colonizers. Most noteworthy for visitors are Java’s ancient temples, spectacular volcanoes, and intriquing daily culture. I just …
NEWS: I’ve Been Interviewed on Contemporary Nomads
NEWS: I’ve Been Interviewed on Contemporary Nomad I’m really thrilled to be featured in an interview on Contemporary Nomad travel blog. You see, when I first discovered the world of travel blogs, Contemporary Nomad was my favorite of all website designs, color schemes and awesome photo galleries. Besides that, Tony and Thomas are long-term world nomads …
Langkawi Jungle Canopy Adventure – A Langkawi Review
Langkawi Jungle Canopy Adventure – A Langkawi Review Do you love exciting adventures? Are you an outdoor enthusiast? If you answered yes, then… Imagine yourself zip-lining through the tops of 30 M jungle trees. Picture yourself abseiling down a rugged limestone rock face in the thick of a jungle. Imagine inching and balancing your …
TRAVEL TIPS: 5 Techniques to Avoid Sitting on Toilet Seats
TRAVEL TIPS: 5 Techniques to Avoid Sitting on a Toilet Seats As a long-term world traveler I’m constantly using different toilets. Some are more private like the toilets in my hotel, guest house or home stay rooms- for my sole use while I’m there. Others are communal toilets in hostels or other budget accommodation. Many are …