by Nichole | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 | Snorkeling Tips
How to Snorkel: 7 Beginner Tips from an Expert Snorkeler It was August 2007, and my husband and I were in beautiful Costa Rica. We waded into the water at Tamarindo Beach with our rented snorkel gear. Hubby had snorkeled multiple times and must have been a fish in...
by Nichole | Last updated Jun 14, 2025 | Bali, Hotel Reviews Asia
Uma Kalai Review: My #1 Pick for Best Bali Hotel Let me tell you about Uma Kalai. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to text your friends and say, “Cancel your current Bali plans, I’ve found the spot.” My husband and I consider ourselves discerning...
by Nichole | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 | Bali, Hotel Reviews Asia
Munduk Moding Plantation Review: Sneak Peak Inside Our Stay My husband and I have experienced a lot of incredible boutique hotels, but Munduk Moding Plantation? This one sticks with you. Hidden in the North Bali highlands, wrapped in coffee trees and drifting clouds,...
by Nichole | Last updated Oct 3, 2025 | Bali, Hotel Reviews Asia
3 Best Boutique Hotels in Bali for Couples (Tried & Tested!) If you’re planning a getaway to Bali and want more than just a cookie-cutter resort, you’ve come to the right place. As someone who’s incredibly picky about where I stay (think only...
by Nichole | Last updated Feb 9, 2025 | Bali, Asia Itinerary
11 Day Bali Itinerary (Plus Komodo Dragons!) Bali is truly a magical, happy place. The locals are friendly and warm, always with big smiles. My husband and I were surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and vibrantly colored flowers everywhere we turned. If...
