On March 26th, 2025, I left Kuta around 10:45 AM and headed to Ubud—just 33 km (about 20 miles) away. I booked a Grab (Indonesia’s version of Uber), and for 276,100 rupiah—around $12.25 with tip—it was a smooth and affordable…
I spent four days in Kuta to get settled, expecting to deal with some jet lag—but surprisingly, it never hit me. Kuta was a great place to ease into the trip. I did a lot of walking, with the beach…
Today I departed Maui, heading to Bali, Indonesia. I left my cousin’s house around 6:30 a.m. to return the rental car and catch a 10:00 a.m. flight to Honolulu. The car return went smoothly, and I ended up with about…
I spent a week on Maui and had a wonderful visit with my cousin. I didn’t get to spend as much time with her as I would have liked due to her busy work schedule during tax season, but it…
Absolutely thrilled I made this stop! The drive from Blythe to Alpine, CA was another quick and easy stretch, and I rolled into town around 10:30 AM. First order of business—laundry! I had one last item to wash after my…
Left Las Vegas on the morning of March 7th, excited to hit the road for Blythe, CA, to visit my brother and sister-in-law. The drive was a breeze compared to the last leg, and I got to see some new…
Las Vegas Visit – March 4th, 2025 Traveled from Boise, ID, to Las Vegas, NV, on Tuesday, March 4th. Arrived a couple of hours before check-in, giving me time to walk the Strip and take in how much it has…
