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Lombok to Labuan Bajo boat trip on Alfathran III

Lombok to Labuan Bajo by Boat: Our 4-Day, 3-Night Island Hopping Adventure

Of all the things we planned for our two-week Indonesia itinerary, the Lombok to Labuan Bajo boat trip was the one we were looking forward to the most. And that is saying something, considering the itinerary…

Lombok to Labuan Bajo by Boat: Our 4-Day, 3-Night Island Hopping AdventureRead More

2 week Indonesia Itinerary

2 Week Indonesia Itinerary: The Ultimate Journey Through Bali, Java & Komodo

Two weeks in Indonesia sounds like plenty of time until you look at a map. The country stretches across three time zones and more than 17,000 islands. It’s tempting to try for all of it, but…

2 Week Indonesia Itinerary: The Ultimate Journey Through Bali, Java & KomodoRead More

Tipping in Europe

Tipping in Europe: How Much to Tip and Why the Rules Are Shifting 

Tipping in Europe used to be simple: round up, leave a coin, move on. Not anymore, and Americans are part of the reason why. I was born and raised in Europe but lived most of my…

Tipping in Europe: How Much to Tip and Why the Rules Are Shifting Read More

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