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About Nikki Near And Far

Nikki is a San Francisco based adventurer who marvels at natural wonders, world cultures, and really old stuff. She's talented at eating cheese and chocolate, making crafts, and climbing mountains. She believes in learning something new every day and loves visiting new places, both near and far.

Scuba Dive In The Gili Islands

September 6, 2015 by Nikki Near And FarLeave a Comment

Just a ferry ride away from Bali are the beautiful islands of Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno. I stayed on Gili “T”, where I put my new scuba certification skills to the test. And this was the absolute perfect location to do it! The water visibility was amazing and the ocean was teaming with an incredible variety of coral and fish. When I arrived and checked into Gili Yoga, I was half-drugged from the dramamine I had taken, just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Cruising, Indonesia, Massage, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Snorkel, Walking tour

Bali Sea Temples

September 1, 2015 by Nikki Near And Far1 Comment

Bali is home to thousands of Hindu temples, also known as Puras. I never got tired of the beauty of these holy places, whether it was a small temple on a family’s private compound, or a majestic temple towering on a mountain top. During my travels, I was able to visit two of the seven sea temples, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu Temple. Each of the temples is said to be (in theory) visible from the next, forming a chain around the island to honor the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Beach, Bus Travel, Culture

Best Beaches in Bali

July 25, 2015 by Nikki Near And Far5 Comments

White sandy beaches. Coconuts. Aquamarine waters. Colorful coral. Epic surf spots. That’s the vision dancing in people's heads when they book a beach trip to Bali, and with a little luck, that’s what they’ll find. But while Bali’s beaches can be all of the above, overly crowded tourist spots and heaps of trash piles can leave not-in-the-know vacationers wondering if the fabled beaches really exist. On my arrival in Bali, I fell victim to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, California, Caves, Dancing, Fishing, Food and Wine, Mountain Climbing, Music, San Diego, Sand, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Surfing, Village, Walking tour

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