World of Waterfalls Blog

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Most recent blog posts (reverse chronological order):

“Instavel Lemmings” (Bali, Indonesia – June 17, 2022 to June 27, 2022)

While they made interesting photo subjects, we tried not to make eye contact with them and we tried to keep our distance as told by Adi. However, in one sudden

Tegenungan Waterfall (Air Terjun Tegenungan)

The Tegenungan Waterfall is perhaps Bali’s most visited and built-up waterfall given its proximity to the city of Ubud as well as its gushing flow and size.

Buley Rockhole

Buley Rockhole was a series of cascades with swimming holes, some of which you can do cliff jumps into. It’s a fun alternative to the nearby Florence Falls.

Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls)

Tjaynera Falls (also called Sandy Creek Falls) was an impressive waterfall that can only be reached by a scary 4wd road followed by a 3.4km return walk.

Motor Car Falls (Yurmikmik)

Motor Car Falls is one of the few waterfalls that you can actually hike to during the Wet Season in Kakadu National Park, but it trickles in the Dry Season.

Barramundi Falls (Maguk)

Barramundi Falls (or Maguk) is a waterfall with a huge Dry Season swimming hole accessed by a washboarded 4wd road and 1km hike in Kakadu National Park.

“Total Improvisations” (Northern Territory, Australia – June 8, 2022 to June 17, 2022)

The first thing that alarmed us was that they didn’t check our bags through to Darwin, which was worrisome because the connection between flights was tough.

Top 10 Best Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & How To Visit Them

The Top 10 Best Waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge List showcases our favorites in and around the gorge spanning Oregon and Washington.

How To Book Accommodations (To Chase Waterfalls) In 4 Steps

This write-up shows you how to book accommodations effectively, especially when you consider how they can make or break your trip!

Top 10 Best Puerto Rico Waterfalls & How To Visit Them

The Top 10 Best Puerto Rico Waterfalls List showcases our favorite spots in this vibrant Caribbean Island that’s also a US Territory.

“Code Words” (Allison Gulch Falls – May 6, 2022)

As I continued the rough boulder scrambling with plenty more spots of bushwhacking through overgrowth, I especially had to pay attention to more sections…

Allison Gulch Falls

Allison Gulch Falls is a very elusive 80-100ft waterfall on a side tributary that feeds the East Fork San Gabriel River (famous for the Bridge to Nowhere).

Puerto Rico Spring Break Itinerary – April 13, 2022 to April 22, 2022

Our Puerto Rico Itinerary covered a 10-day Spring Break where we explored as much of the island as we possibly could..

Rio Espiritu Santo Waterfall

The Rio Espiritu Santo Waterfall dropped into a boulder-fringed green pool that is sometimes called Charco Verde in a less-visited part of El Yunque Forest.

La Cabra Waterfall and Charco Azul

Charco Azul and La Cabra Waterfall were a pair of hidden gems deep in Cañon de San Cristóbal. It was the kind of locals experience that most tourists don’t do.

La Niebla Waterfall (La Niebla del Usabon)

La Niebla Waterfall (La Niebla del Usabón) is the tallest and most known of the waterfalls in Canon de San Cristobal, which is Puerto Rico’s deepest canyon.

Charco La Guitarra and Salto La Plazuela

Charco La Guitarra is a guitar-shaped swimming hole requiring a bit of a rough adventure to reach, which also includes the tall Salto La Plazuela Waterfall.

Cascada Las Delicias

Cascada Las Delicias (or Cascada de las Delicias) is a pair of intimate waterfalls near the PR-533 Road east of Jayuya and west of the busy PR-149 Road.

Chorro de Dona Juana (Dona Juana Waterfall)

The Chorro de Dona Juana Waterfall is a roadside stop and swimming hole in the Cordillera Central Mountains near the geographical center of Puerto Rico.

La Piedra Escrita

La Piedra Escrita literally translates as “the written rock” because it contains Taino petroglyphs as it sits next to a swimming hole and cascade in Jayuya.