Tag: tropical vacation

Taka Makassar Sandbar: Day 4 in Komodo

Taka Makasar Sandbar is barely an island—just a crescent of white sand floating in shallow, crystal-clear turquoise water.
Pink Beach and Padar: Day 3 in Komodo

It’s one of only a handful of pink beaches in the world, and yes—it’s as dreamy as it sounds. The effect is absolutely surreal against the backdrop of turquoise water.
Kalong Island: Day 2 in Komodo

Kalong Island gave us something totally different than our time spent on Rinca and Kelor. Stillness. Sunset symphonies. A sky so full of bats it felt like a movie. And for the first time, I truly understood how special it was to be sleeping out on the water, with nothing…
Rinca Island: Day 1 in Komodo

Our Komodo liveaboard adventure kicked off with a bang… two islands, two hikes, and one unforgettable face-to-face with a Komodo dragon. From the panoramic summit of Kelor and the dusty trails of Rinca Island, Komodo was the perfect blend of beauty and adrenaline. By the way, welcome to Day 1…
Life Aboard a Phinisi: Sailing Komodo

We were 12 travelers from all over the world, meeting for the very first time. Our group was made up of a solo backpacker from Brazil, two Aussie sisters, an older couple from Germany, their adult son, a young couple from China, best friends from Denmark, me and my husband…
Sailing Komodo: 4-Day Liveaboard Adventure

I recently spent four days aboard a phinisi, a traditional Indonesian sailboat, sailing Komodo. Believe me when I tell you, it was one of the most surreal, soul-filling experiences I’ve ever had. Here’s what it was like, what I learned, and why you should absolutely add this to your bucket…
Treehouse in Hawaii: A Hidden Treasure

As someone who grew up surrounded by nature, loving the outdoors comes naturally to me. It’s no wonder I fell in love with this century-old banyan tree in Hawaii. The tri-level home built among its branches truly creates a haven of serenity unlike any other. I’ll just go ahead and…