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 international travel, there are statistics that say WHERE people are actually traveling, and then there are polls, that reveal where people WANT to travel. Sometimes these lists can be confusing, and oft times totally different. So, I have decided to put together a list of places that are both. This list of international destinations for U.S...
For every first time visitor to Bali, there is always the question of what to do? This amazing island is so diverse, and with terrain ranging from Mountains and Jungles to white sandy beaches, there is so much to choose from. Little wonder that once you step outside your resort, confusion quickly sets in. Unless you have a plan, you will probably end up doing nothing...
This blog has been a long time coming, but here it is. Finally! Welcome to THE JOURNEY! For those that have been following along with my website, and the adventures that I have been writing about on there, then thank you all! Now, here is the weekly account that I have decided to write to chronical my Journey from here on. But why, I hear you ask, has it taken so...
Mount Coot-tha lies approximately 6 kilometers west of the Brisbane CBD, and is the highest peak in the Brisbane Urban Area. With a reserve that covers 1600 hectares of Australian bush and forest, it is a natural drawcard for local Brisbane hikers and nature lovers. Hiking is not the only attraction of Mount Coot-tha, though, with the iconic peak also home to an...
Welcome to my Complete Guide to Newcastle! But first, we will start with a small background on this amazing city. The city of Newcastle is the second largest city in NSW, and the sixth largest in Australia. It is also the second oldest city in NSW, having been discovered way back in 1897. It grew very quickly due to the abundance of coal in the region, combined with...
There is a hidden gem in the city of Newcastle, NSW, that not many people know about. For locals, though, it was just a part of life growing up in this coastal city. It was a place that they could cool off, enjoy the sun and waves in a spot that was so unique, that in 2003 it became Heritage Listed. Kids would run, jump and dive, and adults would swim laps or lay on...
When it comes to Gold Coast holidays, it is usually all about the sun, sand and surf. These days, it’s also about the Theme Parks and Waterslides. But did you know that there is another side of the Gold Coast that is often overlooked, and most visitors to the region rarely even realize exists? It is the Gold Coast Hinterland, and it is packed with so much to do...
South East Queensland is the fastest growing and most populous region in the Australian state of Queensland. It encompasses a full corner of the state, and is a major drawcard for both domestic and international tourists. The reason for this popularity is the incredible diversity, beauty and both natural and man made attractions that can be found there. Things that...
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. But how much do you actually know about it? Everyone (well, nearly everyone) knows where it is, and probably how to get there. Like most places, though, it has a long history, and along the way has accumulated a lengthy list of titles, rumors, and facts. I have delved through those rumors, separated the innuendo, and put...