The dramatic scenery of Nusa Penida…
Bali is the most popular destination in Indonesia, but over time it has become very commercialized, which has led many travellers to consider nearby alternative […]
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Ubud – is it still worth a visit?
I first visited Ubud about 17 years ago, when it was not much more than a village surrounded by beautiful rice terraces. In fact, I […]
Our trip to Moalboal, Cebu and its amazing Sardine Run
After our great experience swimming with the turtles around Apo Island, we decided to take a ferry across to Cebu so that we could spend […]
The spectacular Rice Terraces of Banaue and Batad – and the hanging coffins of Sagada…
When I first visited the Philippines about 20 years ago, I travelled to the famous rice terraces of Banaue on a local bus which ended […]
Swimming with turtles – Apo Island, Philippines
Two years ago I visited Reunion Island near Mauritius for two weeks, and one of the enduring memories of that trip was a visit I […]
Coron, Palawan – the last frontier for travellers….
Speak to any traveller who has spent time in Philippines or to local Filipino’s, and their eyes tend to glaze over when you mention Palawan, […]
100 days of Travelling
It’s hard to believe that we have already spent 100 days travelling through South East Asia since our departure from Cape Town on 24 August […]
Laid back Koh Lanta…
After visiting two islands which we knew were not on the typical itinerary of most travelers to Thailand, we decided to spend a week on […]
Koh Mook, Thailand – an authentic island experience
If it’s an authentic island experience you’re after without hordes of tourists, then look no further than the quiet island of Koh Mook in the […]