The main reason for visiting Tiruchirappalli (Trichy for short) is the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple complex, a vast collection of temple towers and carved pillars on the outskirts of this busy city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The other reason to visit is that it’s one of the cheapest

This post was first published in 2015, but I’ve been to a lot more Southeast Asia beaches since then so it needed an update! Are you planning a trip to Southeast Asia? There’s so much to see – from ancient history, pulsating cities and stunning natural wonders, but perhaps the biggest

In Madurai, a small city in Tamil Nadu, colourful towers covered in ornate carvings rise from the grounds of Meenakshi Temple, one of the most striking places of worship in India. The colour, the detail and the dominating presence of this amazing temple brings a steady stream of tourists (and

A short boat ride away from Bali lies the relatively undeveloped island of Nusa Lembongan. It’s one of the three “Nusa Islands” — the others being Ceningan and Penida — and is by far the most popular one to stay at. This Nusa Lembongan travel guide will show you the

Where are the best rice terraces in Bali? That’s a question I asked myself recently when I was planning my honeymoon to Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands. Central Bali has a lot to offer, from volcano hikes to monkey forests, but one of the highlights of a trip to

Venture away from the coast and into the hills and you’ll find the true beauty of Bali. Rice terraces, volcano views, temples, waterfalls and a forest full of monkeys are all easily reached from Ubud, the most popular tourist town in Central Bali. It’s a great town to just kick