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This natural infinity pool sits right on the ocean. The waters are warm and clear, and every once in a while a wave crashes over the edge and refreshes the pool.
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Aside from one other small group, we had this place to ourselves.
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As we played and floated in the waters, the setting sun began to turn the sky pink and we saw dolphins swimming just over the pool’s edge. NOT joking.
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🐬 This literally is childhood fantasy of mine 🐬 #dreamsreallydocometrue
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If you’re thinking about traveling here, this part is for you: I’m going to be honest, getting to this spot was a b!tch. Like, I was 100% sure we were going to crash the motorbike. It’s a good thing Ben was driving and not me 🙈
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The roads are no joke some of the worst we’ve seen in our lives. Don’t worry if you don’t want to drive on your own, you can hire a driver to bring you around on this island’s notoriously bad roads. Shoot @ringabiketour a message and ask him about Nusa Penida.
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PS can you tell we’re having a blast playing around with “Joni the Droni” 🤣 we’re still newbies, so any drone tips are much appreciated!

Yes, THAT famous Insta shot ✨ Does this viewpoint pop up in your feeds as much as it pops up in mine? I think I see it on a weekly basis 😂
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Whether we like it or not, Instagram has become a huge part of each and every one of our lives. [Even if you don’t have an account.]
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Bali is a prime example of this. In the past few years, certain viewpoints (like this one overlooking Kelingking Beach) have become “Insta famous”. And you don’t have to go far in Bali to see structures that were literally built for the ‘gram: swings over the rice terraces or painted walls at restaurants that people flock to for the shot.
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And it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Hear me out…
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We could all go on and on about how Instagram has changed the world in a negative way. Been there, done that. (And probably will do that again!) But let’s take a moment and focus on the GOOD aspects. [Stop rolling your eyes!]
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Think of the jobs Instagram has created. While driving to this viewpoint, we saw a wooden structure overlooking the ocean with a sign that read “Take a photo: 5,000 rupiah!”. There was a family sitting there as a few passersby formed a queue. Anyone with a little creativity can become an entrepreneur.
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Instagram allows us to connect with others whom we’ve never met (and maybe will never meet IRL) and bond over shared interests, create friendships and form communities.
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Anyone can have a platform. And when enough people stand behind the same message, it can spread awareness to important issues like reducing our impact on the environment 🍃 #plasticfree , respecting and learning about #nativelands , and embracing a #bodypositive attitude.
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And in its simplest form, Instagram allows us to see places we never knew existed. We can make plans to go there, or we can simply enjoy them through someone else’s eyes.
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What do you think about how Instagram has changed our world? Have you experienced any of the good?

The past 3 days were absolute magic ✨
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We took a little trip down to an island south of Bali called Nusa Penida and we mostly stayed offline because our cell service was weak and there were too many adventures to be had.
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We spent the days exploring the island on a motorbike and driving on the cRaZiesT roads (if you saw our Insta stories you know what I’m talking about 🙈).
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We went to postcard perfect beaches and drove through sweet hilltop villages where children waved and their parents asked if we needed directions (apparently we always look lost?!).
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We drank mojitos and watched sunset and swam in natural spring-fed pools. We peered off the edge of some of the most epic cliffside views we’ve seen and we snorkeled in crystal clear waters.
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Can’t wait to share more stories and pictures from this perfect little trip!
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A HUGE thank you to our friend @ringabiketours for the tips. If you’re planning a trip to Bali, he’s your man!

Each day we make many decisions, and they all have effects...
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The way we treat people. The companies we support. The food we eat. The clothing we buy. The waste we create. The messages we tell ourselves.
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The effects can be either positive or negative. And we have the POWER to decide which it will be.
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We have the power to “vote” with our money and purchase from companies who are doing good things in the world. OR we can keep supporting companies that are contributing to pollution and unethical labor practices.
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We have the power to respect this Earth we all call home and to educate ourselves how we can do better. OR we can just roll our eyes and expect the next person to do something about it. .
We have the power to talk to ourselves with love and to treat others with kindness (even when we don’t feel like it). OR we can keep telling ourselves hurtful lies and pass that negativity on to everyone we meet.
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Each and every single one of us has a lot more power than we might think. Use that power. Use it for GOOD ✨

The Universe is constantly showing me that there is more good in this world than bad. And today I had yet another little reminder ✨
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I did something stupid today. Really stupid.
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We went to our favorite little juice stand to get out of the midday heat and we waited while the sweet woman who owns this roadside shop got our juice ready (PS carrot + pineapple + ginger + lime = best combo everrrr!)
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I was distracted by the deliciousness and we said goodbye without really thinking. After driving 5 minutes down the road, I realized I left my backpack at the stand. With both of our laptops inside. I told you I did something stupid.
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As Ben turned the motorbike around, I was actually pretty calm. But then we hit some traffic, and I realized our external hard drive with allllllll of our photos/documents/life was inside the bag too. Cue minor freak out 😳
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When we finally got back to the stand, there was a guy sitting where we had been and the bag was gone. My heart sank.
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Then, rushing out of the door waving frantically at us, comes the woman who owns this little shop, dragging beside her my purple backpack -- too heavy with our electronics for her to lift.
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Yes, we got lucky this time (lesson learned). But this is yet another reason I wholeheartedly believe that there are more good people out there than bad. And if you take a moment to look, you'll see all the beautiful strangers who have your back and expect nothing in return.
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Now go out into this world and look out for others. We all have opportunities to make someone's day. Seize them ✨

👯‍♀️ Sisters make the best friends.
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Okay, Shannon is "technically" Ben's sister, but I've known her since the age of 16 when I started dating her nerdy older brother. So I consider her my sister too 💛
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She pushes me to follow my dreams without compromising my values. She reminds to believe in myself and not to doubt. She reminds me to tell people I love them, because we might not always have the chance.
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Sisters aren't always related by blood. And they don't always come from the same family. They might live halfway around the world.
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But one thing is always true: Sisters bring out the best in you and allow you to see yourself for the beautiful, talented person you are ✨
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Sending love to all my sisters around the world.
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👯‍♀️ Tag your sisters (blood related or not!) below!
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Love you @shannonzwebercarey 💛

You’re my PERSON.
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You’re the person who takes care of my when I’m sick (happened just this week!) 😷
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The person who makes me light up when I’m sad and laugh for REAL. Eye crinkles and all.
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You’re the person who knows my faults and loves me still. And you’re the person who makes me see the best parts of myself.
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You’re the person who knows my dreams and makes me chase them even when I’m scared.
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You’re the person who hides ketchup when it’s delivered to the table because you know how much I hate it 🤢
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No matter how much time we spend together, I’m still not sick of you. Which is impressive considering we’ve lived in a tiny van and spend pretty much 24/7.
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You’re the person I want to grow old with because I can’t imagine anyone else by my side on this wild journey 💛 #nospecialoccasion #justfeelingmushy
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😎 @we_are_sungod

I’m not the best writer in the world, nor am I the best photographer. And I'm certainly not the best at coming up with clever Instagram captions. There's a lot that I'm not the best at.
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But I AM the best person to share my unique story. Nobody else can do that as well as me. How powerful is that?
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The same is true for you ✨
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Go be the best version of yourself you can be. Because nobody can do it better.

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