Bali, Indonesia
One thing that I can cross off my to-do list this year is travelling solo overseas. When someone asks me why I chose Bali, I really can't pinpoint an exact reason why I wanted to go. Truthfully, I overheard a conversation that a friend had an amazing time over there and wanted to check it out for myself. When I googled Bali, it was widely known for its rice paddies, religious temples, beaches, islands, and night life. And those were more than enough reasons for me to go. The flight from LAX to Ngurah Rai International Airport wasn't unbearable but it took a toll. Total flight time was 22 hours with a long layover in Guangzhou, China. But the airline was gracious enough to offer free hotel accommodation during the transfer. I arrived late night in Denpasar, the capital city of Bali and checked into my hotel at The Grand Walon in Kuta. Reviews of this hotel were very good and the hotel was only about twenty minutes away from the airport. At first glance, Kuta can...