Hiking Bromo

One benefit of being easily identified as a tourist is that you never need to search far for…well… most things really. In this case, I had just finished lunch and needed to figure out how I was going to get to Mt. Bromo the next day. A few online guides and AllTrails made it seem…

Two Packs Of Cigarettes

Hey Mom, Bad news: I bought my first pack of cigarettes today. And I guess what they say about it being addictive really is true, considering I also bought a second pack. Now, for the good news: Neither pack was for me. When I was researching hiking near Bali, Mt. Bromo and Ijen immediately rose…

Arriving At Mt. Bromo

I arrived at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali at midnight. Hoping to find a quiet bench in the domestic airport for a brief nap before my 6:40 am flight, I embarked on a peculiar 12-minute trek from the international airport through a parking garage adorned with decorative tiles, following signs to the domestic…

Perth Australia Guide

Deciding to go down under? You’ve got Vegemite, pavlova, capsicums, aubergine, “far out”, “how ya going”, and other Australianisms waiting for you. Sights Food Future