Posts Tagged with "Bali"

Traveling For The Unexpected

Monday, January 10, 2011

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Traveling For The Unexpected

When I first began backpacking almost three years ago, I very often explained my love of traveling and seeing the world by the following phrase: “I love experiencing the unknown.” I often find it’s the unknown – or certainly the unplanned – events in my travels that stand out the most. It’s these experiences and [...]

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Exploring Bali – A Backpackingmatt.com Travel Video

Monday, November 22, 2010

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Exploring Bali – A Backpackingmatt.com Travel Video

During my recent trip backpacking in Bali, I spent much of my time exploring the island from behind the wheels of my very own rented motorbike. It was an excellent, albeit slightly terrifying way to see the island. From Kuta’s traffic-clogged streets to central Bali’s deserted, steep, and potholed filled tracks through the dense jungle, [...]

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Experiencing a Bali Cockfight

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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Experiencing a Bali Cockfight

When you think of Bali, chances are you envision clear blue skies, white sand beaches, thundering surf and beach-side massages. You might picture thick jungle, vivid green rice paddies, and towering volcanoes. These scenes very much exist in Bali and are the reason I was terribly excited to spend a week in this island paradise. [...]

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November Update, Links, & An Epic Trip to the Airport

Friday, November 12, 2010

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November Update, Links, & An Epic Trip to the Airport

I’m writing this November update on an AirAsia flight from Denpasar, Bali, to Bangkok; I’m covered in sand, my face is gray with road grime, but I’m unbelievably happy to be here, as three hours ago I was almost certain I wouldn’t be sitting where I am now. I woke up just before sunrise this [...]

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Experiencing Bali on a Scooter

Saturday, November 6, 2010

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Experiencing Bali on a Scooter

Bali – one of the many islands in the Indonesian Archipelago – is a shockingly beautiful and diverse place. This is no secret as many parts of the island are overrun with five star hotels and resorts. Lovers and honeymooners alike flock here in droves to relax on the beach, soak up the sun, and [...]

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