A world away from the hectic (and not especially pretty) tourist towns of the west, East Bali is home to some of the islands most impressive views. You can visit East Bali on a day trip or stay in laid-back towns such as Sidemen and Amed. My East Bali Trips I’ve been on several day … Read more
I’m taking a risk by sitting here. I’m in the Sacred Monkey Forest in Bali and I’m waiting around for some monkeys to cause trouble. Like a war photographer, I’m waiting to capture that perfectly shocking moment while myself being on the front lines. I want someone to get mugged by a monkey. The Sacred … Read more
The western side of Bali is where you’ll find the most popular holiday spots. Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu are the big three, and after not being overly impressed with the beaches in the first two, I headed to Canggu to try my luck. Where are the best beaches in Canggu? You’re about to find out! … Read more
Have you ever seen a drone shot of a beach and thought “Wow, that looks amazing, I have to go there”? Slow down a bit — you’ll never see that view when you visit, and the ground-level situation could be very different. Note: None of the photos in this post are drone shots (mostly because … Read more
Senggigi is the closest tourist town to the Gili Islands, and it sees a steady stream of tourists either passing through or spending a while to check out the beaches, stay at a flash resort or learn to surf. Where are the best beaches in Senggigi though? And where are the best areas to stay? … Read more
Chances are that at some point during your trip to Bali you’ll want to leave the bustle of the coastal tourist spots behind for a bit more tranquillity. But which inland Bali tourist town should you choose? In this post I’ll compare the main options — it’s a three-way battle: Ubud VS Munduk VS Sidemen. … Read more
There are two main beach towns on the island of Lombok and chances are you’ll only choose to visit one on your trip to Indonesia. Which Lombok beach town is best? Kuta VS Senggigi depends a lot on your circumstances, but if you’re looking for a quick answer without the annoyance of having to read … Read more
There are a few ways to reach the Gili Islands from Bali — I’ve done this journey a few times now and have some tips to make the journey as smooth as possible (and a word of warning about a company I travelled with recently). I didn’t take many photos of these journeys so most … Read more