Soles of a Nomad

Planning a trip to Ubud? Here's your practical, experience-based guide to Bali’s cultural capital. From temples and rice fields to monkey forests and fried duck, we break down what to do, how to get around, and what makes Ubud so unexpectedly wonderful.

Two travelers argue: is Komodo better for dragons or diving? In this post, I break down the essentials—how to get there, what to do, and how to make the most of your trip, with tips shaped by personal experience (and a few Komodo-sized crowds).

Forget the misleading blog budget claims. Here’s how we traveled Southeast Asia for a year on $100/day—with all the real costs and strategies included.

Practical travel tips for Luang Prabang, Laos—including how to get there, where to stay, what to do, and how to enjoy this beautiful tourist trap without falling into common pitfalls.

Luang Prabang is a tourist trap—and that’s OK. Between the kitschy night market, Western restaurants, and surprisingly good cheese, this little Lao town offers a charming, if touristy, escape