There’s a lot to love about Canggu, a chilled-out tourist area of Bali found 20 minutes north of Seminyak. I’ve been twice now (first time in Feb 2016 and again in late 2017) and a lot changed in that time. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, indeed some of the new additions (hello The Lawn … Read more
I have never been more ill on my travels than on my first visit to Bali. Without being too graphic, both my friend and I found ourselves fighting for the bathroom and hotel bound for several days after liberal consumption of cocktails with stomach-upsetting ice cubes. (The cheap local spirits probably didn’t help either!) Needless … Read more
When it comes to travelling in Bali you could quite easily flit from one fantastic hotel pool to another, working your way around the island in a never-ending stream of Instagram moments. (That’s the way I like to travel anyway!) From infinity pools in the jungle to beachfront beauties, here are 5 of the best … Read more
There are over 18,000 islands in Indonesia yet over 1 million Aussies each year flock to just one of them. That’s you, Bali. I’m a big fan of Bali, especially the more laid-back areas of Canggu and Ubud, but lately some of the lesser-known islands of Indonesia have entered my travel radar. So for travellers who like … Read more
After eating and latte-ing my way around Canggu in Bali I was worried that Ubud wouldn’t produce as many awesome cafes. Pah! There’s not a community of expats and travellers based here for nothing. As well as offering jungle and rice paddy views, the cafes in Ubud are cranking out home roasted coffee and salads … Read more
The impromptu trip I took to Bali the other week was bliss in more ways than one. Not only did I love playing the role of ‘digital nomad’ in Canggu and Ubud but I’ve loved losing myself writing up the stories since. I went to Bali because I wanted to be able to bring fresh … Read more
I dreamed of this. I looked down at the pool, the mist rolling off the valley, the reflection of the clouds in the water and thought I’d just stepped into a dream. I first came across Alila Ubud while researching destination wedding venues last year. Although, for purely logistical reasons, we decided the hotel wasn’t … Read more
On my recent trip to Bali I was eager to learn more about the Balinese Hindus who leave such colourful and incense-filled offerings all around the island. I chose to stay in Canggu and Ubud, which are slightly less touristy areas than where I stayed on my previous visit, and was set up with a … Read more
When I travel where I stay is more than just a place to rest my head. A good (or bad) hotel, for me, can really change my perception of a destination and massively affect the quality of the holiday. As a solo traveller the location and safety rating of a property is crucial, as are … Read more
Life is guud in Canggu. That was going to be the title of this post but then I realised that not only is it corny but probably terrible for SEO. No doubt starting a post this way is too. Anyway.. Life really is good in Canggu. I’m on my 3rd full day in this coastal … Read more