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The island of Bali, Indonesia was visited by more than 6 million international tourists in 2024, and it’s one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia. But how safe is it? The short answer is that Bali is very safe. It’s safer than most places in the world. I’d also happily recommend it to families and solo… Read more: Is Bali Safe? My Thoughts On Crime, Monkeys, & Earthquakes

The Lost City trek is a bucket list hike in Colombia where you can see the ruins of the Ciudad Perdida, an ancient city built by the Tairona people more than 1,000 years ago. It’s a guided jungle trek that normally takes 4 days, and includes food and lodging in camps along the route. There’s plenty of challenge, but… Read more: All About The Lost City Trek In Colombia

Mount Inerie is the tallest volcano on the island of Flores, and it might just be one of the most symmetrical volcanoes in the world. At sunrise, it casts a perfect shadow like a natural pyramid. I hiked Inerie recently and it was an awesome experience. There’s plenty of challenge, but anyone who’s a fit hiker can do… Read more: Climbing Mount Inerie Volcano In Flores, Indonesia

If you only have one day in Mongolia, how should you spend it? What are the best things to see and do near Ulaanbaatar? I faced this question recently when I had a very short stay in the country after traveling in China. Don’t get me wrong, I wanted to see more of Mongolia, but it’s a… Read more: How To Spend 1 Day In Mongolia (Travel Itinerary)