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.
There are many places that a visitor to Yogyakarta will have high on their list of places to see. Between Borobudur, Prambanan, the Royal Palace and Jogja’s amazing beaches, most tourists to the city have a pretty hefty schedule. Right in the middle of the city, however, is located an amazing piece of history that many do not even realize exists until they...
Not far from the main tourist area of Sanur, Bali, lies an old theme park, falling down and abandoned for several decades. What was once supposed to be the new center of tourism on the island, is now home to overgrown trees, derelict buildings, vine wrapped statues and walls covered with colorful Graffiti. Taman Festival is a place of mystery, history, and multiple...
Every visitor to Bali knows that the island has volcanoes. At the very least, they are aware that it sits on the famous “Ring of Fire”. This means that Earthquakes and tremors are regular events, and Volcanoes are very real things. Bali, in fact, has more than one volcano, the largest of which is the indomitable Mount Agung. But it’s Agung’s...
A holiday to Bali is high on the list of nearly every traveler. The thought of relaxing and exploring a tropical island with idyllic weather is something that nearly anyone spends time dreaming about. But for many that have never actually been to Bali, confusion can set in about where to stay, and most importantly, how long to go for. What they need, is a good Bali...
There is a little known place in Tabanan that is set to be one of the next “must see” Instagram locations in Bali. Located in the quiet little village of Bayan, Kayu Putih Ancient Tree has to be seen to be believed. We visited only recently, and still cannot believe that it has flown so low under the radar for this long. What is Kayu Putih Ancient Tree...
My first thoughts when I arrived at Amnaya Resort Benoa was how relaxed and comfortable I felt. I had only just arrived, and little did I know that this was just the beginning. To say that Amnaya go out of their way to make you feel at home would be an understatement, because, as I was about to find out, making their guests comfortable is what they are all about...
I had the opportunity recently to visit Bali Jungle Camping in the mountains of Tabanan, Bali. I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised! From the Jungle/Plantation covered grounds, to the amazingly well equipped Dome Tents and ensuites, this place was truly built to impress! There are many places in Bali that claim to cater to the “Glamping”...
No matter where you are from, you have almost certainly met someone who has been to Bali. Nearly as certain, is that they have told you that you just HAVE to visit Bali too! But why? What is the drawcard to this tropical island that keeps people returning, year after year? The thing is, there are more reasons to visit Bali than you would probably think. Let’s...
For many first-time visitors to Tokyo, the experience can be overwhelming. This is a big city, after all, and it is chock full of amazing things to see and do. So many, in fact, that most people would have no idea at all where to start. If you are one of those people, and want to visit Tokyo but don’t want to be one of those lost tourists standing on a street corner...