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Do you ever just find yourself wanting to bugger off from work and escape from reality for a while? My life is pretty bloody wonderful, but every so often, even I just find myself wanting to disconnect from the world, at least for a little while. So, where does someone looking to get off the […]
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It is no secret that I love a good island escape. Over the years I have been lucky enough to stay at amazing hotels and resorts all over Asia, but this year I found a new favourite. Cempedak Private Island is an idyllic, eco-friendly and innovative adults-only retreat which exudes a laidback and effortless form […]
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There’s just something about arriving in a new place. Feelings of anticipation, curiosity and excitement all meld together to create a feeling that simply can’t be described. I’d call it the travel equivalent of getting the warm fuzzies, but that really does sound a little silly! I get these feelings any time I arrive in […]
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I have written before about the close proximity of Bali. From my home base in Darwin, it only takes a quick 2 and a bit hour flight to arrive in one of Indonesia’s most popular islands. So, when the opportunity to stay in a villa in Ubud for a few nights came up, I had no […]
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Firstly, I need to apologise that this post is so late. I have done a truly ridiculous amount of exploring in 2017 and as a result, I now have a significant backlog of adventures waiting to be blogged about! Back in May I found myself faced with yet another birthday. I must admit, I wasn’t […]
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After saying goodbye to my beloved Dusun I had high hopes for another nearby villa – Javana Royal Villas. The online reviews had been pretty decent and on paper the place sounded amazing, but in actual fact, these “royal” villas ended up being nothing more than a royal letdown. Yes, at a glance, this villa […]
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Ever since my first visit to Bali, seeing a sunset at Tanah Lot seaside temple has been something I have been itching to do. However, up until recently, the guarantee of enormous crowds of other tourists has kept me away – who really likes enormous mobs of other people? But I had been wanting to […]
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As much as I do adore Bali, even I have to admit that the constant heavy streams of other travellers can prove a bit tiresome. Places in the region that were once ‘off the beaten track’ are quickly added onto every travellers itinerary and are quickly overrun. Finding quiet places with few other travellers is […]
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Before I get started with this post, I would just like to say a big ‘hello and welcome’ to all the new readers! I was featured on the WordPress ‘Discover‘ page yesterday, and as such have had a massive influx of new readers. To all of you, thank you for joining along on this journey; […]
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This week I am kicking off the first edition of a new quasi-regular blog segment – Ellen Eats! Whenever I visit a new place I will be documenting the best and worst of the foods I encounter. Today we will be eating our way through Bali, and upcoming segments will feature the foods of Thailand, […]
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