Ubud, Bali – The Ultimate Ubud Travel Guide

Tegalalang Rice Terraces, near Ubud, Bali (Photo: Macca Sherifi)

Ubud is one of the most popular destinations to visit in Bali, Indonesia. From incredible waterfalls and rice terraces, to volcano hikes, yoga classes and massages, find out the top things to do, places to visit, eat, drink, and of course, a few of my special tips for travelling around the region in my Ubud blog! 

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Raja Ampat, Indonesia – An Unforgettable Holiday Moment

Piaynemo, Raja Ampat

If you had to pick one special moment from your holidays, what would you pick and why? When I was asked this question recently, one place instantly popped into my mind.

Raja Ampat isn’t like anywhere else on the planet. Located, off the coast of West Papua (the Indonesian part of Papua New Guinea), it’s a region that’s tricky to reach, and as a result, totally untouristy. It’s raw and rugged, and home to the most biodiverse waters in the world. I wondered whether there was more going on under the water than above it?

Snorkelling with lion fish in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Snorkelling with lion fish in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Before my trip, I went into a Google frenzy, finding so many incredible photos of the region’s paradise islands, emerald green waters and a magical underwater world of fish, sharks and more. Of all the places I’d visit in Indonesia, this was the one I was most excited about!

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Gili T: 48 Hour Travel Guide

Boats in Gili T

Gili T is the largest of the Gili Islands, and a great base for spending a couple of days in the region. This handy travel guide features the top things to do in the Gili Islands, where to stay and what you just shouldn’t miss.

After the metropolis of Jakarta, adventure playground of Bandung, the temple land of Yogyakarta, and the untouched paradise of Raja Ampat, it was time for a few days in the Gili Islands. Several friends had been over the last few years and, rather than Bali, it sounded like this might be Indonesia’s hottest ticket.

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