On the island of Gili Trawangan you can find a locally funded Turtle Conservation and Hatchery area. These exist on each of the Gili islands, however the one on Gili T is the largest. Local islanders assist by rescuing the eggs before they hatch and are taken by predators, and […]
I love waterfalls. There. I said it. You probably love waterfalls too. But, did you ever stop to wonder WHY you love waterfalls so much? Why ANYONE loves waterfalls so much? When I decide to go hiking, immediately I look for a great waterfall I can hike to. If I […]
Wanting to hike Gili T is not usually at the top of the wish list for a visitor to the tropical island paradise that lays just off the west coast of Lombok. In reality, the vast majority of tourists are there for the pristine beaches, endless views and all night […]
Visitors to Kawah Ijen Volcano would be forgiven for thinking they have somehow passed through a portal into some long forgotten mythical land, or perhaps stepped into a dusty old wardrobe and been transported far from where they began in modern day Indonesia. This is a place that is straight […]
For as long as tourists have been coming to Bali, it has been the sunsets that have been iconic. Today, though, sunrises are becoming more and more appreciated, and there is no better place to take in an Indonesian sunrise than the summit of Mount Batur. The best way to […]
A Mt Batur sunrise hike during the Covid-19 pandemic? It actually exists! With Covid-19 sweeping the planet and the subsequent fallout on the travel industry, as well as life in general, it’s been difficult to find any activities to do or attractions that are open. In Bali, whilst social distancing […]
The question has been asked of me many times since I moved to Indonesia. Why do Australians love Bali? The answer is not a simple one, nor is it hard to explain. The problem is that when you come from such a beautiful country as Australia, people from other countries […]
The Munduk area of Bali is one of the most scenic and beautiful places on the island. The trouble is, most visitors have never even heard of it. For an area diverse in Waterfalls, Lakes, hikes and sweeping views, it is a mystery how it has stayed secret for so […]
For a small island that lies just off the East coast of Bali, Nusa Lembongan holds more secrets than it is possibly entitled to. Most visitors have heard about the famous Yellow Bridge, Devils Tears and Dream Beach, however very rarely would any discussion about the island ever mention any […]
Welcome to your Ultimate Ubud Waterfall Itinerary! When you think of waterfalls in Bali, your mind should go to two places. Ubud and Munduk. We have practically lived in both places for the past couple of months as we have been exploring all of the waterfalls on this amazing island. […]
So someone told you that you should go hiking in Indonesia. OK, so you love to hike but getting out of your comfort zone is something that others do, not you. That’s OK, we understand. But if you are still getting bugged about getting to Indonesia, and being told how […]
So you have heard of East Bali, and all of it’s wonderful and famous attractions, but you have no idea how to get there or where to go? Well, relax, because I have you covered. I have been all over East Bali and have put together a list of my […]