Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta is a riotous clash of contradictions—it’s vibrant and exciting yet gritty and authentic. It can be overwhelming to the senses, especially for a first-timer to the country of Indonesia who’s unsure of their footing and how to get around. To help you make the most out of your stay, we’ve […]
It’s hard to enjoy paradise when you’re in pain. I’m sure those were Dave’s thoughts as we lounged on a beach on the tropical island of Lombok, not far from Bali. The water was pristine – a deep blue – and as the sun reflected off the white sand, I lazed with a coconut in […]
It had been a bumpy boat ride. A group of us had travelled in a van from Ubud down to the port of Padang Bai to get the fast boat across to the Gilis. We’d decided on Gili Air out of the three Gili Islands because although it wasn’t the party island Gili Trawangan was known […]
If your holiday to Bali is centred around Seminyak or Kuta, we strongly recommend getting out of these Aussie and backpacker hubs and making the most of our itinerary of things to do in Ubud. You’ll get a better sense of the Balinese culture and have the chance to eat in some of Bali’s best […]
Words by Dave. Video by Carmen. “Get down!” I whisper harshly, ducking down behind the beachside bar. “Has she seen us?” “I don’t think so,” Carmen says, sneaking a quick look above the polished counter, ignoring the curious glances of patrons sipping their afternoon cocktails. “They’re all heading for the beach now. They’re going swimming.” […]
