Our Private Infinity Pool Overlooking the Jungle

Travel days are usually not very fun, but they’re especially not fun when you’re leaving your fancy-pantsy villa in the middle of Ubud’s jungle. Like, can’t I just live here for forever? Is that allowed? And can someone else pay for the bill?...

I’m Terrified of Monkeys

I thought I was going to die multiple times today. Such intrigue, right?? Ok, so let me explain. Christen and I signed up to ride ATVs through Ubud’s jungles. Sounded completely cool and standard. We got to the office, strapped on some mud boats and helmets,...

Casually Watching a Volcano Erupt at Sunrise

Today was going to be a long, action-packed day, and I was so excited for it. I was not, however, excited about my 4:15am alarm. Christen and I quickly got ready so we could meet our tour guide promptly at 5am at the hotel lobby. We grabbed our little breakfast boxes...

Finding Waterfalls in Ubud

When it comes to sleeping, Christen and I were the perfect pair. She’s jet lagged; I have longterm exhaustion. But that also means that we weren’t in any hurry to check out of our hotel. Like no hurry at all. 2:30pm rolls around, and we’re finally...