Lash is an American nomadic world traveler who's been exploring Asia solo since 1998. An avid outdoor enthusiast, you'll generally find her hiking, mountain climbing, bicycling, scuba diving and snorkeling around Asia's bountiful natural areas.Lash started wilderness hiking at a young age with her family in the US. As a young adult she took up more extensive wilderness adventures: backpacking in American's national and state parks. She took her hiking enthusiasm to Japan, where she lived from 1991-1997, and hiked extensively in Japan's mountains and countryside. She first visited Bali in 2000, during which time she climbed all of Bali's main peaks and cycled around the eastern half of the… island. She has returned to Bali most years since then, staying 2-6 months each time. Since 2007, she has spent three 4-month stints in Amed. While there, she hiked extensively, finally gathering detailed notes and taking photos as research for this guidebook.Lash is a PADI OWSI Diving Instructor and EFR Instructor (Emergency First Response). She has spent most of the past 14 years, from 1998 to 2011, living in the tropics. She runs a popular travel blogsite with stories, photo galleries, travel tips and advice. She plans to travel another 10 years, writing and blogging as she goes. Follow her travels:http://LashWorldTour.com/Other works by Lash: CYCLING BALI: Guidebook to Circumnavigating Bali by Bicycle