Death in Lembongan Indonesia ⚱️

It’s a peculiar thing. You spend your tropical Indonesian tour chasing sunsets and trying not to fall off a scooter, only to find yourself invited to a funeral. In fairness, the invitation was to a cremation ceremony, which sounds infinitely more dramatic – A Balinese send-off on the tiny Indonesian island of Lembongan. It’s certainly not

Kuala Lumpur Airport Layover 🛬🛣🛫 The Sama-Sama Hotel

Our latest Malaysia itinerary had us staring down the barrel of a 27-hour journey, with a break in Kuala Lumpur. Now, we’re no strangers to a long-haul flights – We see them as a sort of airborne sabbatical, enforced solitude with some iffy in-flight entertainment – but sometimes, enough is enough. If you are, like

Climbing Gunung Raya 🌄 Highest Mountain in Langkawi, Malaysia

Gunung Raya, standing at 881 meters, is Langkawi’s tallest mountain, located at the center of the main island in western Malaysia. If you venture to the top, you’ll encounter a dense rainforest teeming with native flora and fauna. The winding drive through lush greenery takes approximately 30 minutes – but trekkers can explore guided tours

Where to Stay & Eat in Galle 🍛 Sri Lanka

We landed in Galle with a sense of ill-advised optimism, having trundled down the coast from Unawatuna. Our mission was simple: spend two nights inside the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, tick off the mandatory sightseeing, and, crucially, secure a genuine curry that hadn’t been ‘adjusted’ for the delicate Western palate. We also had a

Ramada London Stansted Airport 🛬 An Affordable Prime Location

I always find the word ‘conveniently’ a bit of a conversational tightrope walk. It usually means something is situated near the very thing you need, but absolutely nothing else. In the case of the Ramada hotel – located near Stansted Airport – it hits that definition square on the nose. We were seeking a roof over

Panama City Hotels 🛎️ Avoiding a Spot of Bother in the Concrete Jungle 🚧

The plan was, shall we say, optimistic. Four days to kick off our Panamanian escapade in Panama City, followed by a triumphant two-day return engagement to wave cheerio. Six nights, two hotels. Simple, right? Wrong. Because when it comes to Panama City, selecting your hotel is less about choosing the best reviews and more about

The Final Frontier of Leisure Travel 🚀💫👽 Your Ultimate Guide to Galactic Getaways

Just for a change, we’re going to discuss the future of leisure travel, and for once, I’m not talking about whether a budget airline will lose your luggage or if you’ll end up with a seat next to a particularly loud hen party. No, we’re talking about a future that involves leaving the planet. It’s

Malaysia & Borneo Travel Plan ☪️ Highlights & Costs

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Malaysia and Borneo are places where we thought we’d find a perfect blend of lush landscapes, rich culture, and exciting pursuits. We were right, of course, but what we didn’t expect was the sheer authenticity of it all—the good bits and the less-than-ideal bits. It’s not a place you simply visit; it’s a place that

Colorful Filipino Currency 💸

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There are a few things that truly ground you when you arrive in a new country. It’s not just the sights, or the smells, or the fact that you’ve just ended up on a ferry that looks like it’s been cobbled together from spare parts. No, it’s the currency. Specifically, the delightful, technicolour circus that

Palolem Beach Guesthouses 🏖️ Where to stay in South Goa, India

We never set out to become self-proclaimed experts on the beach guesthouses of Palolem. We just wanted a quiet little break. Instead, we were served up a masterclass in the art of making the best of a bad situation. A cancelled train here, a dodgy booking there, and suddenly, we were living a real-time, real-life