Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

I felt like I experienced the real Bali on Nusa Penida island. I pulled together a two day itinerary of some of the best things to do on this beautiful island.

Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

Fairy Falls is a hidden gem found by hiking past Wahkeena Falls, a popular waterfall close to Portland. This short hike is a great option to beat the crowds.

Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

Silver Falls State Park is one of the best waterfall hikes - the ten waterfalls you'll see on this single trail are well worth the drive from Portland, Oregon.

Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

As soon as I saw a picture of Abiqua falls, it was on the top of my list of falls to visit when I came to Oregon. It's such a unique waterfall, framed perfectly by the geometric basalt rock. I love that since the trailhead is a little out of the way and harder to get to than other falls, there are a lot less crowds, and the hike is relatively short for the payoff.

Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Aloha Lake is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Desolation Wilderness, CA. During our 3 day trip, we also hiked up to the summit of Mt. Price.

Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

We felt the snorkeling on Nusa Penida island would be better than on Bali, and sites like Gamat Bay and Mangrove Point did not disappoint - even for beginners!

Peguyangan (Guyangan) Waterfall Hike — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

Peguyangan (Guyangan) Waterfall Hike — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

The hike down to Peguyangan Temple on Nusa Penida is not for any acrophobes. The staircase is bolted onto the side of the cliff directly over the ocean!

Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach are two of the top attractions of Nusa Penida. How often do you get to swim in a natural infinity pool?

Mt. Batur Sunrise Volcano Hike — Bali, Indonesia

Mt. Batur Sunrise Volcano Hike — Bali, Indonesia

When visiting Bali, the Mount Batur sunrise volcano trek is a must do, and it is totally worth waking up at 2am and hiking up a mountain for the incredible view

Kelingking Secret Point — Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

Kelingking Secret Point — Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

The most photogenic spot from our entire Bali trip, Kelingking Secret Beach on Nusa Penida island is one of those viewpoints that is hard to believe is real.

Sekumpul Waterfall Hike — North Bali, Indonesia

Sekumpul Waterfall Hike — North Bali, Indonesia

Bali is waterfall heaven. Sekumpul waterfall is one of the best - it's actually a collection of seven tall, misty waterfalls accessible by hiking.

Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

One of the most beautiful areas I've ever hiked, I feel like I could have spent days exploring the gorgeous basin and alpine lakes below the Minarets

Off-Roading to Skylight Arch - Glen Canyon NRA, UT

Off-Roading to Skylight Arch - Glen Canyon NRA, UT

Skylight Arch near Page, Arizona is an inverted arch hidden above the main highway with gorgeous views of Lake Powell that requires some off roading to get to.

Lower Calf Creek Falls - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Lower Calf Creek Falls - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Lower Calf Creek Falls is well worth braving the crowds to enjoy a 120ft. waterfall in the middle of the desert

Zebra Slot Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Zebra Slot Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

The Zebra Slot Canyon is one of my favorite hikes in the Grand Staircase-Escalante area. The red, smooth, striped walls make for unique photo opportunities.