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 […]
Category Archives: Travel
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May
May
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 […]
Bali, Blog, Hotel, Indonesia
Why Staying in a Villa is Your Best Bet for Long-Term Stay in Bali: A Relationship Guide
07
May
May
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 […]
06
May
May
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 […]
05
May
May
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 […]
Bali, Hotel, Indonesia, Review, Travel
The Bali Hostel That Nearly Cost Me My Passport: A Nomad’s Review of TRIBAL Coworking Hostel
05
May
May
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. […]
02
May
May
You’ve just arrived at Seoul’s Incheon Airport. You have several hours to kill on your layover. Should you head into town, visit the KAL Prestige Lounge (if you flew Korean Air or Delta Airlines), or relax at the airport, shopping for K-beauty and Squid Game memorabilia? Whether you’re arriving from Guam (GUM), Seattle (SEA), Bali […]
Bali, Blog, Indonesia
The Unexpected Magic of North Bali: Why Lovina Beach Should Be on Your Itinerary
01
May
May
A chance encounter with a French expat, local moonshine, and zero dolphins made this sleepy northern beach the highlight of my Bali trip. “You don’t have planning to looking dolphin?” texted Gus, our private driver. “No, no dolphins,” I responded. Lovina Beach in Northern Bali is primarily known for dolphin watching tours and wildlife experiences. […]
01
May
May
“Bike, Bike!” “Bike, Bike!” you’ll hear the Gojek drivers calling out constantly on the streets of Canggu. At a certain point you just want to say, “Ok—take me to Jakarta.” But then they say it’s too far? After enough years of traveling, from getting bags stolen when I was eight years old in Barcelona to […]
Blog, Indonesia, South Korea, Travel
Korean Air Prestige Lounge Seoul Incheon Airport (Terminal 2): SkyTeam Layover Guide
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Apr
Apr
You’ve just arrived in Terminal 2. Check the green signage for terminal 2 transfers. Ok, we’re back. Now, imagine getting unlimited draft beer–poured just for you. Spicy ramen soup and Jeju water are just a few counters over. Is this a microbrewery? No, it’s Korean Air’s Prestige Incheon lounge. Best of all? It’s free. FREE?! […]