I write this as I’m sitting in a deserted warung overlooking Tanah Lot Temple, waiting for a sunset that seems destined to elude me. At least writing this post is distracting me from the wait. The Tanah Lot Temple Experience I’ll check back in on the sunset wait in a little while. My has coffee … Read more
Back in the day, a travel blogger booking a flight overseas wouldn’t require its own post. It probably doesn’t now either, but I’m excited! I booked my first flight overseas in two and a half years – I’ll be exploring Indonesia again in 2022! Why Indonesia? I, like many other people around the world (especially … Read more
Planning a trip to Indonesia and looking for some inspiration? You’ve come to the right place! The activities on list of the best things do in Indonesia can mostly be done on any one of dozens (or probably hundreds) of islands throughout the archipelago. I’ve been to Indonesia many times over the last decade and … Read more
With Southeast Asia finally opening up, planning a trip to Bali has now become a genuine option for the first time in two years. But why would you want to go to Bali? What draws so many tourists – and so many types of tourists – to the “Island of the Gods? Why is Bali … Read more
With vaccines offering a hope that 2021 (or maybe 2022) will see the return of international travel, you’re probably starting to think of places to go on that first big overseas trip in a while. And, if you’re from New Zealand or Australia in particular, you’re probably considering Bali. What’s a trip to Bali really … Read more
This post was originally published in January 2019 and was updated in April 2020. There are so many fun things to do in Bali that it can be tough to plan a trip there. Where are the best beaches, hikes, waterfalls, rice terraces and temples? I’ve been to Bali three times now, and while I … Read more
Choosing a place to spend your honeymoon isn’t always easy. It all depends on what you want to do and whether you’re looking to relax or get out and see some sights. A Bali honeymoon can be either of those things, both of those things or anything in-between. It has amazing beaches which you can … Read more
This post was originally published in May 2015 and updated in February 2019 after my big trip to Bali (and nearby islands) in 2018 With over 17,000 islands (I’m sure some of those are just rocks that disappear at low tide though) to choose from, planning a trip to Indonesia can be a daunting prospect. … Read more