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 can’t find a good hike to a waterfall, then I will hike somewhere else, then stop at a waterfall on...
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 partying that the island provides. For those that are looking for something different, or even just to get...
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 do that, is on the Mount Batur Sunrise Trek. Incredible Sunrise over Lombok’s Mount Rinjani...
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 has become everyday practice, strict lockdowns that are in...
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 struggle to understand. Why would we want to leave our country to holiday somewhere like Bali, when...
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 awesome the hiking is, then we are here to help with the top 7 reasons to think twice about...
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 favorite places to form this 3 day East Bali Itinerary just for you! Before I get started, let me just say that the very...
We have all heard and seen photos splashed across social media of places such as Heaven’s Gate, Git Git Waterfall and Tegalalang Rice Terraces. These are the places that everyone heads to. They are brimming with crowds and usually it’s standing room only. But where are the hidden gems in Bali? Where are the places that are just as good – if not...
Wanagiri Pucak Manik Waterfall may not be as well known as it’s popular neighbors Banu Wana Amertha Waterfall and Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, but they are in no way a lesser experience. These Falls are often confused for the others due to the closeness of their proximity which is a shame, because they really deserve to hold a much higher status. We originally...