Bali Diary

I believe I could never grow tired of Gili T. The way of life seems slow and relaxed, and yet the island is full of life and colour. The people are friendly and charming, and I feel more at home here each day. The next couple of days pass in a wonderful haze of rest Read More

I immediately feel myself falling in love with Gili T. It is honestly one of the most beautiful places I have seen in a long time. The way of life is simple, there are no cars or roads as we know them, and everything there reminds me that life doesn’t ever need to be complicated.

The time has come for me to move from Ubud to Padangbai. I feel a surprising sense of sadness at leaving the place where I experienced jet lag, homesickness and a savage mosquito attack.

Nothing soothes the soul like getting out and about and feeling at one with nature.

I wake on my second morning in Bali feeling jetlagged and homesick. I’m missing my people back home, and I’m questioning my decision to come on this trip.

From Kuta to Ubud…it’s just an hour by car but it feels like I’ve entered a different world.

Hello from Bali! This is a trip I’ve been planning for quite some time now. Lots of activity in my personal life has caused me to change the dates twice, and the itinerary has changed beyond recognition along the way. Coupled with the fact that my travel experiences in South East Asia have so far Read More