Things to know about the Gili Islands
Do your research A nervousness filled my stomach from the moment we parted with 400,000R for a return boat from Padang Bai to the Gili Islands. Would the shuttle arrive […]
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Ubud: The essence of Bali
The lure of Ubud is in the greenery, the serene rice fields and the opportunity to really stay among Bali’s natural landscapes. We booked a villa surrounded by the paddies just […]
The Cuban recipe: Rum, cigars and salsa
“You’re not a real Cuban if you can’t dance” someone said to me on my first day. And after two weeks on the island I knew exactly what he meant. […]
Sometimes flying solo is good for you
IN THE last year it has felt like I can’t go anywhere without a baby announcement, engagement or wedding. I have attended two hen parties, seven weddings (and was bridesmaid at […]
Driving in Denmark – the happier side of life
THE tiny cobbled streets of a busy Danish city like Odense is enough to make you smile. The colourful houses look like they should belong in a fairytale and the […]
Peru: Condors, Nasca Lines and sandboarding
Colca Canyon PRETTY much since we had been in Peru there had been very few free days. After the Inca Trail I was exhausted and just needed sleep but with […]
Amazon Jungle: Out of the city and back again
THIS week was always going to be one of the most mental of the whole tour. We were in Cuzco for half a day and then off to the Amazon […]
Risking life and limb in La Paz
THE first thing I noticed about La Paz was the noise and pollution. Horns were beeping, people were and traffic was already building up at 7am when we arrived. Market […]
Mines, salt and being at high altitudes
AFTER weeks dodging mosquitoes in Brazil it has been fantastic not having to lather myself in insect repellent morning, noon and night for the last few days. The temperatures have […]
One interesting night in Bolivia
HAVING gotten our exit stamp from Brazil we walked 100 metres to the Bolivian border. Trying to walk separately from us, our peruvian guide, Hernan warned us officers at the […]