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
In this series I delve into the different types of trips people take throughout their lives and give a few tips and thoughts on how to make the most of them. Today it’s the most common trip of all — the holiday! Why Go on a Holiday? Holidays are generally expensive and can be a … Read more
Bali’s east coast gets far less tourist traffic than the popular (and often overcrowded) west side. I, like many others, clung mostly to the built-beach towns of the west on my first few trips to Bali but on my 2022 trip I finally decided to explore the east, with Amed my first stop. Looking for … Read more
It’s hard to talk about Kuta, Bali without sounding a bit negative. Seen by many as a backpacker black hole and a haven for drunk Australians, Kuta is the no frills, slightly grimier version of Seminyak and Canggu. It’s also cheaper than those places, and I reckon it’s a good, unpretentious spot to spend your … Read more
In this series I delve into the various types of trips a person may take throughout their life, from gap years to honeymoons, mid-life crisis holidays and heaps more! The Gap Year / Working Holiday Whether you were a jet setting kid or one who never left your home country, that first trip overseas as … Read more