Had a delicious time spending two days in Lovina, on Bali's north shore. Unlike the southern beaches here, the water is calm, lake-like. You can rent snorkeling or diving equipment,… Read more…
Ten minutes later I stand before the withering gaze of one of these "experts" who can't seem to comprehend that the reason for my suspiciously exotic... Read more…
This is an excerpt from the book I am writing, working title: Travels Through Egypt (and yes, I am taking suggestions for names!!): The next stop is one of the… Read more…
Ketut Liyer - visiting with a BalianDid you read "Eat Pray Love"? Do you want to meet with a famous Balinese Shaman? Ketut Liyer, thanks to the best-selling book, "Eat Pray Love", has found himself catapulted to fame and at least some small fortune as the most important Balian on an island of very spiritual people. And earlier this year, Spirit Quest Tours was in Bali for two weeks with a group of 35 American tourists, many of whom had read the book and were hoping to meet Ketut. Luckily, our Balinese guide knew him, and where he lived, and I was able to send him over to Ubud to set up an afternoon for our group to see him.
Egypt Travel Tips - 5 things you should know before you goMost of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before - hey, some of them have never left their country before! We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of a trip and after ten years, I thought this should be the first thing I address in my brand new blog!