With a name, and general set-up which seems geared towards Instagrammers, Lahangan Sweet is poised to be that next fashionable thing to do in Bali. Luckily, it’s a stunning place — a spot on a ridge with grand views of Mount Agung as well as Bali’s east coast. I went to Lahangan Sweet on my … Read more
If you’re looking for an alternative to the rough around the edges surf beaches of Bali’s west coast, a trip to the east is on the cards. My trip to Virgin Beach was part of a day trip to East Bali — the perfect spot to grab some lunch and relax at one of the … Read more
With Indonesia (and my home country New Zealand) recently opening up after a long tourism drought, I figured it was time to dust off the passport and return to the life of a jet-setting travel blogger. What’s it like to visit the Gili Islands in 2022? Has it changed since my last trip in 2018? … Read more
After mostly being shut for a couple of years, tourism is back up and running in Bali. I’m visiting Bali in 2022 (July and August), after last being there in 2018. What’s changed? How busy is it? Is 2022 a good time to visit Bali? You’ll soon find out! Bali in 2022: The Crowds Bali … Read more
I write this as I’m sitting in a deserted warung overlooking Tanah Lot Temple, waiting for a sunset that seems destined to elude me. At least writing this post is distracting me from the wait. The Tanah Lot Temple Experience I’ll check back in on the sunset wait in a little while. My has coffee … Read more
With the New Zealand border finally open, and an influx of tourists likely from around October 2022, it’s time to start planning your trip. If you’re in the “inspiration” phase of planning then this is the post for you — keep exploring afterwards and I’ll help you with the details as well! Head for the … Read more
New Zealand weather is a fickle beast. The whole “four seasons in one day” line gets trotted out a lot and it is accurate. I was inspired to write this post about when is the best time to visit New Zealand after the recent trip Prince Harry and Megan Markle made to these shores. It … Read more
New Zealand is a great country to visit at any time of year, but the summer months are by far the most popular. The days are long and the weather is (usually) good, but it’s also when locals flock to popular holiday spots, clogging up roads and the tourist towns they lead to. Keep reading … Read more