10 Great Reasons to Visit Indonesia

By AustonJanuary 20, 2021January 21, 2021 Bali, Indonesia, Java, Travel Guides Bali, Indonesia, Java, Seminyak, Sumatra 4 Comments

10 great reasons to visit Indonesia, the many islands including Java, Bali, and Sumatra, food, culture, nature, the people and more.

The Best Yoga Retreats in North Bali

By Lucile Hernandez RodriguezSeptember 9, 2020December 20, 2020 Asia, Bali, Reviews Bali, yoga Leave a comment

Bali, with its lush forests, magnificent mountains, tropical vibe, and sandy beaches, is a popular destination for health and wellness enthusiasts. And of course, the Island of the Gods is famous for its retreats, making it one of the ultimate yoga destinations on your list if you want to improve on your practice. While the……..

Wanagiri Hidden Hill, the perfect Instagram spot in Bali

By Larch GauldSeptember 2, 2020September 10, 2020 Asia, Bali, Indonesia 1 Comment

Take a trip to Wanagiri Hidden Hill and the most perfect Instagram spots in the North of Bali overlooking the Twin Lakes.

Nasi Goreng, Indonesia’s favourite rice dish

By Larch GauldJune 3, 2020October 13, 2020 Bali, Food & Drink, Indonesia vegan 4 Comments

Nasi Goreng or fried rice is a staple in Indonesian Cooking. This Balinese recipe has vegetables, soy sauce and kecap manis to flavour the rice.

Ayam Goreng, Fried Chicken, Bali Style

By Larch GauldMay 20, 2020June 4, 2020 Bali, Food & Drink, Indonesia Bali, Food & Drink, Recipe 1 Comment

Every country has a fried chicken recipe and this is one from Bali. Ayam Goreng recipe picked up in Lovina in Bali.

Sambal Matah, how to make Balinese Lemongrass Sauce

By Larch GauldApril 17, 2020November 2, 2020 Asia, Bali, Food & Drink Bali, food and drink, Recipes 1 Comment

Sambal Matah, or lemongrass sambal is a delicious Balinese sauce: sweet, sour, hot and cooling all in one mouthful.

Awesome Vegan Restaurants around the World

By Larch GauldMarch 6, 2020May 23, 2020 Asia, Bali, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Food & Drink, Japan, Middle East, South America vegan 14 Comments

The trend for plant-based diets as people is growing, and with it, the number of vegan restaurants around the world has increased dramatically. But when you are travelling or visiting a new town or city how do you know where the best plant-based restaurants are?

10 things to do in the North of Bali

By Larch GauldJuly 23, 2019June 4, 2020 Asia, Bali, Indonesia, Insider Knowledge Bali, north Bali 32 Comments

Bali has it all – lush tropical forests, stunning beaches, mountains and a volcano or three to climb, sunshine most of the year, a diverse and rich culture – no wonder it is called ‘The Island of the Gods’. An enchanting island to relax and unwind. Whilst most tourists head for Kuta, Sanur or Ubud……..

Air Panas Banjar – Relax at the Hot Springs

By Larch GauldJuly 8, 2019May 23, 2020 Asia, Bali, Indonesia Air Panas, Lovina 4 Comments

If you are in the north of Bali take a trip along to the sacred Air Panas Banjar or Banjar Holy Hot Springs for a relaxing few hours in the sulphurous waters. Just a short 10km drive from the centre of Lovina along the coast to the west then it is a left turn and……..

2019 Travel Plans – where I am going & where I would like to go

By Larch GauldJanuary 7, 2019September 8, 2020 Bali, Blogging, Europe, Germany, Italy, Reviews, Scotland annual review Leave a comment

2019 has only just started, and already my plans for the year are beginning to come together. I am going to try to be more spontaneous and not book too far in advance this year so that I can take advantage of any last minute opportunities that come along. Although I really enjoy housesitting, I……..

Why the Cage Birds Sing – the Bali Starling

By Larch GauldFebruary 5, 2018December 20, 2020 Asia, Bali Wildlife Leave a comment

With a backdrop of the unspoilt West Bali National Park, NusaBay Menjangen is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, most of which you hear, but do not see; birds high in the trees singing their songs, the rustle of lizards and other small reptiles. I love watching the gentle deer who meander through the resort,……..

Chilling out at NusaBay Menjangan

By Larch GauldJanuary 1, 2018April 4, 2021 Asia, Bali, Indonesia, Reviews Bali, Beach, Deer, Kayaking, NusaBay Menjangan, Snorkelling, West Bali National Park 2 Comments

NusaBay Menjangan is one of those delightful places you come across and you want to tell everyone about, but then hesitate as you also want to keep it to yourself. The resort is only accessible by boat, there are no cars and the only scooters are used by the park rangers, so it is uber-quiet,……..