Travelling the world in luxury for less a week at a time
Hawaii, and America in general, serve up massive portion sizes. After almost a week of eating to excess and paying the price I wanted a healthier lunch option. As usual, I turned to my trusty friend Trip Advisor to check out my options and Goofy Cafe & Dine Waikiki was near the top of the list. Read on for the details …
I have been to Hawaii many times. My first visit was at 13 with my Mum a billion years ago and I fell in love with the relaxed vibe, beautiful weather, friendly locals, stunning scenery and more recently the shopping. Over the years, I have dropped some serious cash on this tiny island. One visit I’m pretty sure I single-handedly made the Dior assistant’s commission for a month in one short shop. In my defense, we were getting $1.10USD for every Aussie dollar then. This trip we got a lousy 75c which changed the shopping landscape for me dramatically. Of all my purchases, the T-Mobile Tourist plan was by far the most sensible and practical item I have ever purchased in Hawaii. Read on for all the details …
There are certain hotels along world famous Waikiki beach that every traveller invariably considers while choosing accommodation and the Sheraton Waikiki is almost certainly one of those. The 4 star Sheraton Waikiki is not a budget option by any means, but it is always bursting at the seams and is highly rated on Trip Advisor so it must be doing something right. I recently stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki and am sharing my thoughts so you can decide if this is the Waikiki hotel for you. Read on for all the details …
Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Eating out when someone else does all the cooking and cleaning is even better. Many of my waking hours are preoccupied thinking my next fabulous meal so its no surprise that it is one of the things I look forward to most when away. Bali restaurants have come a long way since I first visited in 1988 and today’s traveller has their pick from a eclectic variety of eateries ensuring there is something for every taste. Over the years and multiple visits I have sampled many and shared my thoughts so that you can benefit from my trial and error. If you are looking for inspiration for your next meal in Bali you are in the right place as my Bali restaurant review roundup brings together 19 reviews all in one place. Read on for all the details …
I’ve enjoyed Jamie’s Italian in Sydney four or five times so when we noticed Jamie’s Italian Kuta Beach being built on our March 2015 visit I convinced The Hubs we had to see how it compared. We were achingly close to being one of the very first diners then but it was not to be. During our February 2016 visit the new kid on the block only had a few months of trading under her belt but featured high on our list of ‘must do’ restaurants. We dined for lunch on a blisteringly hot day and Jamie’s Italian Kuta provided welcome relief. Read on for all the details …
I love Bali. I go every year and often share all the fabulous things to do in Bali, but this tiny island has a dirty secret you won’t find publicised in the glossy travel brochures. I’m talking about counterfeit alcohol. The import duty on genuine alcohol is prohibitive (up to 400%) and locals have been known to substitute unregulated locally made alcohol in an attempt to deliver those all important ‘cheap drinks’ that holiday makers crave. The consequences for those unknowingly consuming backyard bootleg can be deadly. Methanol poisoning in Bali has recently claimed a number of young lives and I want to make sure that you are not the next hashtag. Read on for all the details …
While I loved the Melting Wok and Kultur warungs that I recently visited and reviewed, I wanted to try something a little fancier on our last night and Bambu Seminyak was perfect. The setting is romantic and a fine example of blurring the lines between inside and out. Think traditional pergodas, lush plantings and waterways winding through the entire downstairs area. If you are looking for traditional Indonesian fare that is a cut above the rest Bambu Seminyak won’t disappoint. Read on for all the details …
Bali is a much visited island paradise. The Island of The Gods draws tourists who flock to experience thumping nightlife, world-class surfing, mystical temples and verdant vistas, but what do you do when you have been there and done that? After my fifth visit to Bali I thought I had seen in all, so in a quest to mix up our itinerary, I made it my mission to seek out the extra-ordinary. When I was compiling my epic list of 110+ things to do in Bali, I uncovered 23 unexpected things to do in Bali which deserved a blog post all of their own. I guarantee some of these will surprise you! Read on for all the details …