Just Another Spa Day in Bali

Back home I’m a total frugal pamper-er. A spa day for me includes buying a face mask from Target and letting it set while I watch Gilmore Girls. Total price: $3 But while I’ve been in Bali, I’ve decided to splurge on the spa days. With a spa being a...

Swimming with a Manta Ray (!!!)

Let’s just discuss how terrifying underwater creatures are. Like you’re 100% in their turf. If they want to eat you, they easily can. And that’s super scary. And yet, I strap on a tank and swim down 18 meters into the open waters of Bali. Cause...

Channeling My Inner Mermaid

So basically I’ve found a new world, and I want to stay there forever. I’m just going to throw it out there – Ariel is crazy for leaving. But let me rewind. I started the morning by jumping into a van at 6:30am with my scuba diving class. We drove...

Learning to Breathe Underwater

I only have one really big fear (ok, besides my ridiculous fear of whales). I’m afraid of suffocating. When I have a panic attack (like when I walked through that tunnel in Croatia), it’s always because I’m afraid that something dramatic will prevent...

The Cutest Hostel That Ever Was

I checked out of my hotel with clean laundry, a full tummy, and a rejuvenation. I felt ready to leave Lombok and tackle all of the adventures that Bali held in front of me. I was really feeling on top of it when Lombok airport security killed my good vibe. Mind you, I...