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!
If you have any comments or questions, feel free to post them at the bottom of my articles, and I will be sure to respond.
If you see me out on the road, make sure to say Hi! I love meeting people, and am always happy to chat.
When it comes to choosing a neighborhood of Istanbul to base yourself, most visitors tend to totally overlook Kadikoy. This is a shame, as Kadikoy is a wonderful place with many aspects that are attractive to the potential visitor. I personally became aware of this whilst doing my own research for where to stay in Istanbul, and was immediately drawn to the area. Now...
If you are staying in Kadikoy, Istanbul, then you will will get to know the Kadikoy Ferry very, very well. It is the main, and I believe the best way to get to the European side of Istanbul. If you are staying ON the European side, and wish to visit Kadikoy, then the Kadikoy Ferry is the best way to do it! Kadikoy Ferry Sunsets There is a lot more to riding the...
Something that many international travelers don’t think about when arranging their dream vacation, is how far the airport is from the city they are visiting. For most major cities, that is a long way. It can cost up to a hundred dollars in a taxi, or worse, just to get your vacation started! Now, Istanbul isn’t quite that bad, but it is still a fair way...
If you are a frequent traveler who loves to travel light, then welcome to the club! I like nothing more than being able to pack for a long trip, and fit it all into one small backpack. I hate hauling around suitcases, or even duffle bags. The problem of packing light however, is having enough room. Clothes take up a lot of room, and 90 percent of your luggage space...
Penang is a place that I never had high on my list of places to visit in South East Asia. Now, along with other amazing cities such as Chiang Mai, it is near the top of places I now want to return to. As a destination, it really snuck up on me, and from the moment that I stepped off the plane, I was in love. I then immediately set about gathering as much information...
Penang is a wonderful place to visit, and those that come to historical George Town fall in love with it for different reason. The rich history, incredible architecture, and cultural diversity that seems to change street after street is captivating. In recent years though, it is the amazing and colorful Penang Street Art that has been catching the attention of not...
Penang Hill lies just to the West of the main city of George Town. It has amazing views out over the city and surrounding region, and on clear days the entire mainland can be seen for miles is each direction. The Hill is a favorite destination not just for visitors to Penang, but also for locals who flock there in their hundreds, especially on weekends. Penang Hill...
When I first decided that I would be coming to Penang, I did what I would usually do. Google search what there is to do in Penang! Coming from Bali, I wasn’t so interested in just another place with decent beaches and sunshine. Then, I found out about Penang National Park, and suddenly I began to get excited! The gorgeous coastline of Penang National Park What...
Well, it’s been a while since my last update in The Journey #14, but they will be coming thick and fast from now on. Life is moving quickly now – this website is growing, and I have trips coming up that will be bringing many new and exciting destinations for me to blog about. That started this past week with a few nights away at a wonderful little Eco...