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We have visited Romeos Bar & Grillery in Legian Bali twice in recent times. One was forced on us due to Nyepi and the other was by choice. Our experience was a bit hit and miss but I’m sharing the good and the bad so you can make an informed choice. Read on for all the details …
Bali is a magical place. This tiny Indonesian island in the middle of the Indian Ocean has been drawing tourists, particularly Australians for many years. I first visited in 1988 for my ‘schoolies’ trip with four of my girlfriends right after we finished year 12. My love affair with Bali was reignited three years ago and I have visited with The Hubs every year since. We now visit twice a year and never run out of amazing things to do in Bali. One of the things that always intrigues me when I visit is the unique Bali style. The Balinese are masters at blurring the lines between inside and out, so much so that the transition is often virtually seamless. Read on for all the details …
Who doesn’t love a burger? These simple sandwiches can be absolutely divine if done right. I like my burgers home made and a world away from fast food. We were intrigued by the signature charcoal buns and we had extremely high expectations of Black House Burgers Kuta after they were rated the number 1 of 717 restaurants in Kuta Bali on Trip Advisor after 688 reviews. Did they stack up? Read on for all the details …
We chose Bella Vista Cafe Legian for a simple meal due to the proximity to our hotel and the excellent Trip Advisor ratings. It is #2 in Legian after all! The coffee scene is big even in Bali and Bella Vista pitches to this market but also serves up more substantial plates for lunch and dinner. With a diverse menu there is something to appeal to most. Read on for all the details …
Un’s Kuta is one of our favorite restaurants in Bali. We discovered it a few years ago and loved that we had stumbled on a hidden gem where we had the dining room almost all to ourselves. Last visit was a lot different. It seems like the masses have cottoned on to our secret place and we had to wait for a table. Despite it’s new found popularity Un’s Kuta hasn’t lost any of it’s charm and the food is as amazing as ever. Read on for all the details …
We had heard good things about Sanur Bali from friends at home so we thought we would pop over for a few hours and check it out before we committed to staying there. Sanur is just a quick cab ride away from Legian and many of the water sports in my epic list of +110 things to do in Bali are in this area. Benno’s Sanur was an off the cuff lunch choice when wandering along the beach path. There are no shortage of restaurants here but most seem to offer the same type of fare. We were hungry, hot and tired and didn’t have the inclination to put much thought into it. Benno’s Sanur Bali seemed like a safe bet given there were already a few diners settled it. I hate walking into an empty restaurant don’t you? Read on for all the details …
Relaxation should be a part of any holiday and Phuket, Thailand delivers luxury resorts, fabulous beaches and sunshine which are all very conducive to putting your feet up and letting life pass you by for a little while. But when you really want to relax you can’t go a treatment or two and there are a plethora of options for pampering in Phuket. Want to know what’s available? Read on for all the details …
Everyone likes to bring a souvenir or two home from their travels and every destination has unique offerings when it comes to shopping. This is my third trip to Thailand and I’m back in Phuket. Phuket is one of Thailand’s largest islands and each area has it’s own unique appeal. Patong is widely considered Phuket’s party destination which draws young backpackers in droves, but there is plenty to appeal to families and couples as well. When I deciding where to stay in Phuket, I always chose either Patong, Kata or Karon. Shopping in Patong is dominated by merchants hawking their wares and their enthusiasm to make a sale can be a little bit daunting for a first timer. My guide will help to steer you through the maze and hopefully bag a bargain in the process. Read on for all the details …