Hi, I'm Jason Lee, Lonely Planet Author and full time traveler who currently resides in Bali, Indonesia. Thanks for visiting my website!
I've been traveling full time for the past 5 years, specializing in South East Asia and Eastern Europe. I've worked with Lonely Planet on their Guides to Romania & Bulgaria, as well as the Lonely Planet Guide to Indonesia. As a Travel Writer, I enjoy returning to locations I write about, so that my content is constantly up to date and fresh.
I created this life of full time travel out of my passion for exploring other places and cultures. My goal with this blog is to bring you all of the tips, hints and ideas that I can, so that you can enjoy all the wonderful places that I do!
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So you have just one day in Istanbul. Maybe on an extended layover which happens all the time, or you just have a much needed break between flights. Perhaps you are in town on business, and have a day to spare. In any case, this Istanbul Itinerary will take you to all the major sights in the city in just one day. This article may contain affiliate links. If you click...
When it comes to planning a European vacation, there are many destinations and cities that automatically go onto the list. Places such as Paris, Rome and London tend to feature prominently. But what about a place such as Istanbul? Unless you are stopping by on a layover, many people tend to forget about this famous Turkish City. But then, is it really worth it? Here...
Getting around in Turkey is easy, despite the rather large size of the country. There are many options to move between major cities and locations, the most common of which is by plane or bus. Obviously, plane is fastest, but sometimes not the most economical or convenient. This brings catching the bus in Turkey right into the equation. This article may contain...
Any visitor to Cappadocia is coming for two things. Balloons and the incredible landscapes. Right? Well, the balloons are wonderful, but in the end they are pretty much a money making gimic. The landscape however, is incredible. You can see much of the highlights right near Goreme itself, but to see some of the more amazing, far flung places, you will need to do a...
Istanbul is one of the most amazing cities on Earth. That is no exaggeration. It has been famous for hundreds, even thousands of years as a place that travelers have longed to visit, and nothing has changed in modern day. A simple walk around Istanbul is awe inspiring, and if you are like us, you will wonder if you are going to need more time to cover it all! For...
It sounds like a crazy question, but there it is anyway. Is Winter in Turkey actually a better time to visit? Well, I have just spent an entire month in Turkey during winter, and guess what? It was pretty damned good! Welcome to my 17th edition of THE JOURNEY! I know I only just posted the 16th edition, but I had a few things to say and clarify about the new...
Having recently spent quite some time (on two separate occasions) in Kadikoy, Istanbul, we managed to seek out and discover quite a few, very nice, budget places to eat. In fact, the food at some of them exceeded the food at most of the more expensive places. That being the case, I have decided to put together this list of where to eat in Kadikoy if you are on a...
Last week the Indonesian Parliament signed off on a range of new laws, some of which have caused quite a stir. The one that has caused the most consternation, and dare I say, confusion especially within media, is the “sex ban” law. This new Bali law, as many are calling it, is actually for the entire Indonesia, and is nowhere near as concerning as...
Antalya Old Town, also known as Kaleici, is the central point of the city of Antalya. It is fair to say that the entire city of Antalya is built with Old Town at its center, because really, it is. Old Town is a collection of streets, buildings and Harbor that date back hundreds, even a couple of thousand years, when Roman’s still walked the streets. It is a...