Jet lag hits The Travelling Squid
It’s 2am in the morning and I’m on the computer. It’s the second night that I’m sleepless. Note – I’m only sleepless …
Photo Story – The rice plantations of Ubud Bali
Thought the photos of the rice plantations were especially deserving of a separate blogpost. I caught sight of them along the Penestanan …
Trekking in Ubud Bali at Penestanan and Sayan (Part 2) – Mystery of deserted houses
This is a continuation from: Photo story – Trekking in Ubud Bali at Penestanan and Sayan (Part 1) The trek went on with …
Photo story – Trekking in Ubud Bali at Penestanan and Sayan (Part 1)
The three to four-hour trek from in Ubud at Penestanan and Sayan was probably the most epic and amazing of all experiences …
Photo Story – Following a walking trail in Ubud
My time in Ubud can only be summarised with one word. Peace. Okay, I wasn’t feeling ‘Peace’ all the time, but there …
Recommendation – Three places to visit in North Bali with a car
In a previous post I offered a recommendation for a driver in Bali. I said it was useful to have a driver, …
Top recommended driver in Bali – Kasa Made
If you’re thinking of doing a trip around Bali, or to the less touristy areas, I would advice hiring a driver, especially when you’re …
Planning a five day itinerary to Gili Islands and Bali
If you have only five days to spare and would like to visit the Gili Islands and Bali, here’s a snapshot of …
Five things to do if you have one day in Kuta Bali
If you, like us, have only one day to spend in Kuta Bali, embrace it! Instead of staying at Starbucks reading a book, …
10 awesome road trips to do in South Africa
Driving holidays in South African can be extremely rewarding. The national road network is excellent, and the quality of the freeways is …