A Crazy, Lazy Day of Feasting
Today was one of those days when we felt like doing nothing but enjoy the best things in life; good friends, good food and relaxing by the pool. It was a hot day with a clear blue sky and not a cloud in sight. A bit different to last night when Mother Nature offered up [...]



Poinciana Resort: Tembok, North-East Bali
I have been showing people around Bali for a long time now; taking them to those rarely seen places on the island; my treasured places. Inevitably, I take most people to the north-east coast and to experience one place that, as a resort, I find magical. This place is the Poinciana Resort located in the [...]



Coco Bistro: Tuban
Those of you who have frequented the Centro Discovery Mall in Tuban over the years will well remember the restoran Bali Colada that was located at the rear of the Mall opposite Black Canyon Café. The bad news is that Bali Colada is no longer there and in its place a new restoran; Coco Bistro.
Coco [...]



Tegallalang - Ubud: Stunning Rice Padi Views
Ubud, located in the cool hilly area of Central Bali, has so much to offer the tourist and traveller. Primarily considered the cultural heart of Bali, Ubud is a collective of villages that have seemingly merged to become one large art colony. Ubud is home to some of the most creative artists on the [...]



Deep Sea Fishing in Bali
It had taken two years for Carl and I to at last go deep sea fishing in Bali mainly because events interceded our plans in the past. Yesterday we achieved our goal. The trip was organised with Mawar Kuning Wisata in Tanjung Benoa located almost at the very tip of the peninsula. A lunch and [...]



A Side Track to Danau Bratan
Getting off the well-worn tourist tracks in Bali will afford some great surprises as well as some stunning scenery. The other delight is the adventure of driving on narrow, winding roads that at times seem to go around in circles.
On a recent road trip to Danau Bratan with my brother I decided to take [...]


