My friend asked today ” Why don’t you have your own villa in Bali?” seeing as I travel there all the time and lately have been heading over monthly. I have looked into it, but while the ease of staying at a place such as Exotica Bali (Bed and Breakfast) is available I can’t justify…
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Ubud is an eclectic arty town about an hours drive from Denpasar airport. It is well known for the art-yoga-vegetarian scene and definitely worth a stop over for a few nights to explore the local area. Sprinkled in and around Ubud are free flowing waterfalls, lush rain forests and sacred sights. Accommodation ranges from home…
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It was an interesting time to be in Ubud and Bali the end of July and start of August. It is a really busy time and the hotels I normally stay at were booked out. I booked this place based on facilities, proximity to town and rooms. And this is where I hold my Bali…
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This is my second holiday to Gili T. It’s a great ferry ride over and we are staying at the north western tip at a hotel called The Pink Coco. Hotels on Gili are more expensive than Bali – mostly because they can charge more (captured audience) and they have to transport all the goods…
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Canggu is my preferred place to stay in Bali. The coast is fringed by different villages and slowly, as tourism increases, Kuta has spread. Legion, Seminyak and now Canggu. Fortunately Canggu has stamped itself as a mecca for surfers and cool folk. It’s not as upmarket as Seminyak and not family driven like Legion. I…
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Situated 40 mins by ferry from Auckland is the lovely island of Waiheke. The population is about 9000 steady residents that swells to 45,000 in summer. The scalloped wind-protected bays are delightful and on a sunny day shimmer in the light. The ferries with Fullers leave pier 2 in Auckland Wharf every thirty minutes on…
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When you mention Monte Carlo and Monaco to people, images of flashy designs, rich and famous and fast cars come to mind. But for me it is different. Of course those elements are there but for me, Monte Carlo (the main part of the province on Monaco) is a gate way to the Cote D’azure…
Read MoreGreat food, boutique beer and excellent atmosphere. If your dream of escaping to the outback included a big tree, with a guy playing a tune and a refreshing ale, then you must visit Matsos This is my second time and everything is splendid! The main house is a “brewery” on wooden floors serving an eclectic…
Read MoreWhen we grew up in Hobart, The Duke of Wellington, now known as “The Duke” was a funky drinking hole. I believe it still is but today I decided to try out their counter meals. The hotel has a welcoming vibe, great art on the walls and a fire side for winter. I really like…
Read MoreComing home to Tasmania is always a buzz. The kids and I love the festivities over New Years, as the Sydney to Hobart yacht race is on, ex pats fly home for Christmas and the Taste of Tasmania is on! It’s a great vibe! Finding accommodation can be a drama though and prices can soar.…
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