I see you’re thinking of planning a trip to Rarotonga! You’re probably now being bombarded with targeted ads about hotels and experiences that promise to make it the best holiday ever. But what’s it really like? You obviously shouldn’t trust ads, but as an impartial blogger (I didn’t receive any sponsored hotels, flights or experiences) … Read more
It can be tough to drag yourself away from the beach in Rarotonga, but at some point on your trip you might want to explore the interior. If you’re into hiking then the Cross Island Track is the obvious choice. We did it on our recent trip to Rarotonga and loved the mountain views and … Read more
Choosing which beach area to stay at is a huge part of planning a trip to a tropical island. Muri Beach takes top spot in Rarotonga but Aroa Beach, as well as some other places on the West / South coast are (almost) as nice and offer up a very different atmosphere. This post contains … Read more
If you’re travelling to Rarotonga you’ll almost definitely end up at Muri Beach at some point. Whether you’re planning to visit as part of a tour or staying in a resort nearby, you’ll find lots of information about Muri Beach and lagoon in this post! This post contains affiliate links — if you book a … Read more
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