We went to Gili Meno with the idea of spending a few days lying on a beach. Enjoying the view. Maybe reading a book. Going snorkelling off the beach in front of our accommodation. Drinking freshly squeezed fruit juices (or freshly poured Bintang, as your poison may be) while soaking up the sunshine. But it … Read more
Being a tourist is fun. You try out things you wouldn’t do at home, and see all the places that make a place famous. And, let’s face it, tourist attractions are usually popular for a reason – because they’re beautiful/exciting/giant/unique etc. But tourist attractions aren’t the only things in a country. There are also millions … Read more
We arrived and left Bali via nights spent in Kuta (well technically, the first couple of nights were in Legian, but the suburbs are so close together its hard to be certain). And if you want to write a post about tourist Bali, ‘Kuta’ is really about all you need to say. The markets are … Read more
In many ways, all airports are the same. The wait to get off the plane, with people all in a hurry to get off first; the long corridors with the glass windows out onto the tarmac where you can see the planes lined up; the queues to clear customs, or claim baggage; the humourless airport … Read more