Sometimes, it’s just hard to describe what makes travel such a wonderful thing and keeps me going again and again – and then you stumble upon a quote that puts it into words just perfectly. If you are following my photo blog on Tumblr (check it out here), then you have read some of those […]
On one of our first walks in Ubud, we left the main roads and followed a little alley. Soon enough, we were walking down a narrow and quiet street, lined by restaurants, massage shops and stores! It is much quieter than the bustling main roads, and we wanted to try out some of the little
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There are lots of temples on Bali: Each village has at least three, each with a specific purpose and location, so there are hundreds of them across the island. One of the most beautiful ones, both for its design and location, is Pura Ulundanu on Lake Beratan. It’s part of many organized tours and you
I find it very easy in South East Asia to find good, local food – even a small street stall will often serve tastier food than a restaurant serving those dishes in the US or Europe. But finding good food from abroad is much harder. So we were delighted to find an excellent French-inspired restaurant
One of the most visited areas of Bali (destination overview here) is Ubud and most visitors see it on a day trip from South Bali to take a look at the Monkey Forest Sanctuary, the palace, art museum or many stores, galleries and markets. And while that makes for a nice day, it is still
I love AirAsia – their motto is “now everyone can fly” and their super-low fare have given millions of people a chance to fly for the first time! You can see that everyday across Asia and I’ve been on plenty of flights with “first-timers” trying to navigate their way around unfamiliar territory. I have seen people
Having gadgets at home is one thing, but having the right electronic tools on your travel is essential and there are a few things you really shouldn’t leave home without. I will recommend the type of tools you should have and what is important to look out for when you buy something with an eye
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The stay at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa was the highlight of our trip to French Poynesia and one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. If you are planning a romantic getaway to Bora Bora (read my review here), you should consider the InterConti as your place to stay.
Recently, two very dear friends got engaged. After 16 years of a loving and inspiring relationship, wedding bells are in the air… and, of course, a honeymoon! Seeing the two exchange rings inspired me to write about what is in my mind the most romantic destination on our blue planet and one of the foremost
For our recent trip to Bali, we picked the pullman Bali Legian Nirvana hotel – I had seen it on a previous visit from a walk along the beach, sitting just across from the beach road in Legian. After the more basic all seasons hotel Legian (review here), I was looking forward to a more