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Recommendation – Three places to visit in North Bali with a car

In a previous post I offered a recommendation for a driver in Bali. I said it was useful to have a driver, …

If you’re thinking of doing a trip around Bali, or to the less touristy areas, I would advice hiring a driver, especially when you’re …

Authors Note: Instead of using stock photos, I thought it would be nice to share some photos from the time I was …

If you have only five days to spare and would like to visit the Gili Islands and Bali, here’s a snapshot of …

If you, like us, have only one day to spend in Kuta Bali, embrace it! Instead of staying at Starbucks reading a book, …

Driving holidays in South African can be extremely rewarding. The national road network is excellent, and the quality of the freeways is …

For someone who has stayed in hostels for a large part of her travelling career, the stay at the Sheraton in Kuta …

If you’re thinking of hitting the clubs for a one last epic night in Bali, Sky Garden is the place to go. …

If you’re staying in Mataram in Lombok, I’ve got a great recommendation for an affordable and delicious seafood dinner. We chanced upon …

If you ever had to choose between a villa and a five-star hotel, choose a villa. It’s the best advice I’d give …