Despite being so close to Bali, Lombok sees a fraction of the tourist traffic of its famous friend. We headed to Lombok in search of great beaches and a relaxing resort stay on our recent honeymoon in Indonesia. Where are the best beaches near Kuta, Lombok? Keep reading to find out! Selong Belanak We rented … Read more
Seminyak is one of Bali’s most stylish beachside suburbs, featuring buzzing beach clubs, top-class restaurants and all the shopping you could ever dream of. I wouldn’t advise spending too long there, but it’s the perfect place to stay for a couple of days when you first arrive in Bali. We were there recently as part … Read more
Seeing a destination on the screen instead of actually going there has several advantages. You won’t be scammed, spend thousands of dollars that could have gone on clothes, coffee and nights out and the language barrier won’t be a problem (unless it’s a foreign film and you hate reading subtitles). There are heaps of movies … Read more
The Coromandel Peninsula features some of New Zealand’s most unique coastal features, including Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. It’s also home to some of the country’s top beaches, and New Chums Beach is getting a reputation as a place not to miss. The viewpoint above the beach is definitely the highlight — it requires … Read more
You probably think that being a travel blogger is the most exciting (and easy) job in the world. I can confirm that it is easy but it definitely isn’t always exciting, especially when you’re stuck at home and haven’t travelled overseas for over a year. So, grab a coffee, curl up on the couch and … Read more
The only way to truly appreciate Wanaka and its immediate surrounds is to see it from above. There are several world-class hikes close to Wanaka, including Roys Peak, Isthmus Peak and Diamond Lake / Rocky Mountain (with Rob Roy Glacier being a little further afield). Do you want to go hiking in Wanaka but aren’t … Read more
Originally published 25/5/2015, updated 2/4/2018 “We’re Arctic Monkeys and this is ‘I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor – don’t believe the hype”. That was the first thing I heard the band’s singer say, and it turned out they were one of the few hyped-up indie bands of the 2000’s that actually deserved it. … Read more
After browsing websites like this you’d be forgiven for thinking that travelling is always a fun, rainbow-filled experience devoid of misfortune and discomfort. Obviously that’s not the case, as you’ll find out when taking one of the uncomfortable forms of travel transport listed below! Camels What could be better than riding a camel at sunset … Read more