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d’Nusa Beach Club & Resort: Lembongan Luxury

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Have you heard of Nusa Lembongan? This tiny Indonesian island is about 30 minutes away from Bali but it feels like a whole world away. Life is simpler here and its easy to shake off the shackles of hectic city life. We recently spent three days on this idyllic island and chose Scoot Fast Cruises to get us there. The first thing to consider when planning a trip to Lembongan is where to stay and there is a multitude of choice from budget digs to luxury resorts. Lembongan, like most of Indonesia, offers superb value. You could chose to spend $20 a night on a budget bed but if you spend just a little extra you can get so much more. When choosing a Lembongan island resort you simply cannot go past d’Nusa Beach Club & Resort. d’Nusa Lembongan offers a prime beachfront location and has some of the most spacious rooms on the island. Read on for more details on the spectacular d’Nusa Resort  …

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110+ Amazing Things To Do In Bali

Fash Packing: 110+ Amazing Things To Do In Bali

Bali is dubbed The Island Of The Gods. This tiny speck of land attracts thousands of visitors from around the globe. Many, like me, return time and time again. I have been to Bali seven times now and typically return twice a year to indulge in some aaahhhh and aaahhhh, so I have a pretty good handle on what the island has to offer visitors. In fact, my 23 unexpected activities in Bali post is my most popular by far. Clearly the people have spoken! I’m all about giving you what you want so I have created a bumper list of 110+ things to do in Bali which is sure to inspire. Read on for all the details …

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Bumper Bali Restaurant Review Roundup

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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 …

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Restaurant Review: Jamie’s Italian Kuta Bali

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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 …

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Dying For A Drink: Methanol Poisoning In Bali

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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 …

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Restaurant Review: Bambu Seminyak Bali

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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 …

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21 Unexpected Things To Do In Bali

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: 23 Unexpected Things To Do In Bali

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 …

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Restaurant Review: Warung Kultur Seminyak Bali

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Last week I mentioned that warungs are my favourite places to eat in Bali and this week I want to share another winner. Warung Kultur Seminyak is a delightful family-owned eating house serving delicious authentic Indonesian cuisine in a rustic setting. No trip to Seminyak would be complete without a visit to Kultur. Read on for all the details …

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