Category Archives: Travel

Renting a Car at Brisbane Airport: The National-Car-Rental Playbook for American Travelers

Ahh you touch down off that new Delta flight from LAX to Brisbane. Now you need to make your way to the Brisbane Airport car rental area and get going. So what should you know? Head to the car rental area in the International Terminal, which is to the right after you exit customs and […]

Your Perfect Dallas Layover: Food, Art & Brews in 24 Hours

Arriving in Dallas on layover? Work conference? Or maybe you want to look around before you head to Fort Worth. Did you have a cereal bar on your menu? Well, keep reading… this guide covers the essentials you’ll want to check out. Getting Started (Hour 0–1) Touch Down & Refresh You’ve just landed on your […]

Best Gym in Bali: Why Bali’s Hybrid Gyms Are Changing How Digital Nomads Work and Train

I never thought working shirtless was cool until I went to Bali. It might give off a ‘let’s just be hot and do nothing’ vibe, but there’s more to the story. Introduction: The Evolution of Gyms in Bali The challenge of maintaining fitness while traveling has led Bali to reinvent the gym experience. This fusion […]

Hotel Review: The Four Seasons at Westlake Village, CA

Imagine indulging in fresh Sea Urchins caught less than two-hours ago. You’re sitting at the dinner table on the restaurant’s outside patio, at night, overhead heaters on, surrounded by the Santa Monica Mountains. The catch? Getting there. Arrival & Check-In Getting to the Four Seasons in Westlake Village is the challenging part. I arrived from […]

Delta Sky Club LAX Guide: Jet Fumes with a Side of Soaring Plane Sounds? Yes, Please

Imagine sitting on the edge of the tarmac in Los Angeles. From a distance, you can see a white cloud of smoke billowing up from the tires of the airplane that just landed. But, you could probably do without the jet fuel.  Delta’s Los Angeles Sky Club at LAX in Terminal 3 is just to […]

LAX Uber Survival Guide: How Not to Die Getting an Uber from LAX

Getting an Uber/Lyft at LAX is like watching paint peel. It’s wonderful! When you exit the Terminal look for signs that say LAX-it. Get it? “LA Exit.” No, I don’t know who came up with that name. It sounds like a German BD*M latex club item from the movie Eurotrip.  And no, when you find […]

Why Staying in a Villa is Your Best Bet for Long-Term Stay in Bali: A Relationship Guide

Picking a villa is like picking the personality of your significant other. Do you want them to be noisy? Moody? Social? Or do you just want peace and quiet? Imagine getting your own slice of heaven in Bali.  The smell of burning incense drifts through the air as you wake. Distant sounds of Nyepi preparations […]

West Bali Road Trip: The Route Less Traveled

The waves crash on the black sand beach, a sign that you’ve escaped the tourist crowds of Ubud and Canggu and found the authentic heart of Bali. This is West Bali. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces step aside—there’s a new rice field in town. And it’s… well, it’s not really on the map. Forget the guidebooks and […]

The Ultimate Bali Packing List for Long-Term Digital Nomads (2025)

After weeks living between villas, coworking hostels like TRIBAL, and beach towns like Canggu and Uluwatu in Bali, I’ve identified what’s truly essential for digital nomads.  This guide focuses on practical solutions that helped me, as a U.S. digital nomad, in Bali’s tropical environment and remote work challenges. I learned fast what gear helped—and what […]

The Bali Hostel That Nearly Cost Me My Passport: A Nomad’s Review of TRIBAL Coworking Hostel

Imagine touching down in Bali after more than 18 hours of flight time. You’re zig-zagging your way through the dark streets of Canggu, only to arrive at your hostel in the middle of the night. Your passport is withheld overnight due to a broken card system. And, you don’t know when you’ll get it back. […]