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

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