There comes a time in most relationships when you must leave the comfort of your hometown and venture out into the world for a first holiday together. It might be to the next town, next country or maybe halfway around the world. That first trip can make or break a relationship, so I thought I’d … Read more
Landlocked between China, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, Laos is a country full of river towns, temples and natural wonders. It’s one of the most laid-back places I’ve been — so many lazy days hanging out on balconies overlooking beautiful river scenes. I’ve written heaps about Laos before but this post is a little different — … Read more
I first visited Senggigi back in 2014 after a long trip from Flores, staying one night then quickly moving on to the Gili Islands. On my recent trip to Indonesia I returned to Senggigi and stayed for a few days, mostly in the hope of finding some great beaches hidden away along the main road … Read more
Take a journey through the congested roads of Bali and you’ll notice a few things that make it an unsafe place to ride a motorbike. Narrow streets, unruly traffic and a huge amount of activity right by the side of the road (including dogs with death wishes) make it treacherous to say the least. Despite … Read more
Padangbai is infamous for its port, one end of the fast boat journey between Bali and the Gili Islands. Scams, hassles and a lack of seating are common issues, but walk a few blocks from the action and you’ll find a pleasant enough town with some great beaches a short walk away. Keep reading for … Read more
One of my imaginary readers just sent me this question for my Ask a Travel Blogger series — lucky too as I didn’t have much to write about this week! Should I Avoid Tourist Hotspots While Travelling? With an almost endless supply of iconic cities, paradise beaches, picturesque mountain villages and historic sites around the … Read more
Around this time 10 years ago I hit publish on my very first travel blog post. It, and several others, had been in drafts for months, patiently waiting until they were good enough (or I was confident enough) to push them out to the world. A lot has changed since then. I was working as … Read more
I’ve been travelling to the Gili Islands for 10 years now and it quickly became one of my favourite beach destinations. Three tiny islands packed with life. Bustling in parts and lonely in others, with white sand beaches, sunsets and clear blue water. I’ve compiled this list of the best things to do in the … Read more