Dreamland Beach Trips

On a Bali High | Jan 19 09'

"I now have feet like two puddings"

Flight from HK to Denpasar was made all the more pleasant with an upgrade to business class - smooth and uneventful - just the way we like it - and... Continue reading »

Seminyak, Bali: Surfing, Sun and Sand (In My Bikini!) | Jun 20 07'

"Two broken, sand-filled bikinis later, I managed to make it out of the water."

It was supposed to be a short little stopover in Singapore enroute to Bali, but of course things couldn't have gone as easily as planned, could the... Continue reading »

Ubud, Bali | Sep 26 06'

"Cultural Ubud - a place in Bali to be visited.."

We arrived into Ubud just before 6pm and looked for accommodation. We found a place not far from one of the main Roads. It's a bit of a crazy room... Continue reading »

A Bali High | Jan 25 07'

This was my third visit to Bali. I’ve never been there for longer than a few days at a time but each time we manage to do so much in a short time i... Continue reading »

Nyepi | Mar 18 07'

"...became quick friends with Kev the Kea - they wanted to keep him!"

With about 140kg on the scooter, we made it to the top of the crater - slowly. This achieved, we glided down the other side through a beautiful... Continue reading »

Tajung Benoa - The extension of Nusa Dua on the Bukit Peninsula | Apr 07 06'

The Tajung Benoa peninsula is located in Bali's most visited and developed southern coastal region. When you arrive at Ngurah Rai In... Continue reading »

Central Bali: Unexpected Religious Moments, the Kind that Really Add to One's Trip | May 27 06'

"One thing we particularly found interesting were all the small offering plates that were everywhere. Literally, everywhere. I guess they were to invite the good spirits in."

While on our countryside tour we saw not only crafts, but also plenty of proof that religion on Bali is alive and well.  In one of our favouri... Continue reading »

Central Bali: Differing Craftsmen From One Town to the Next | May 26 06'

"We think we walked away with a good purchase, but as we were walking away we couldn't help but think, "Did we really want to buy one of these???" "

We decided to take a tour of the Balinese countryside.  With our trusty guide Nyoman, we ventured out from the trusty confines of our guesthou... Continue reading »

Happy Galungan from Ubud! | Apr 29 06'

"Every morning Crowy the rooster woke us up, and our two resident lizards, Little Guy and Big Boy kept the mosquitos at bay"

After we were through with Kuta, we took a fantastic tour to Bali's volcano, Butur, and then to Ubud, which turned into one of our Bali highlights.... Continue reading »

Arrival in Bali -- sans baggage | Dec 27 08'

"if there's ever a place to lose your belongings as you start a month-long holiday, Kuta is it!"

I arrived in Bali around 3pm on December 28th, endured the nearly 1-hour customs process (things don't move very quickly here...) and finally made... Continue reading »