Play Island Cafe, Gili Air: A Simple Family Win
We were due a breather on Gili Air, so we wandered over to Play Island Cafe late morning. The vibe is easy.…
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🐢 Snorkels, Sand & Slow Days: Family Adventures on Gili Air
There are islands where you chase bucket-list adventures, and then there are islands where time itself slows down. Gili Air somehow manages…
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Gili Air, Day 1–2: Pools, Shell Hunts, and First Snorkels
We came for slow days and sea air. Gili Air delivered from the moment we stepped off the boat. Day 1: Boat…
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One of Those Days: Beginner Surfing, Empty Bay, Big Smiles
Morning call: locals know best Ali and Georgia turned up for their lesson, but the first beach was choppy and punchy. The…
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🌴 North Lombok in a Day: Monkeys, Mosques & Waterfalls with Kids
Looking for a family day in Lombok that mixes wildlife, culture, jungle trekking, and waterfalls? We found the perfect one. From feeding…
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Family Fun at Verve Beach Club: Sunshine, Swimming, and a Shirt Swap to Remember
Some days on the road just hit that sweet spot great food, happy kids, and a story you’ll be telling for years.…
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From Airport Purgatory to Lombok: The Morning After the Madness
After the chaos of last night’s delay, we finally stumbled into our hotel at 4 AM. Because we’d already booked it, the…
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When a Tyre Blows, So Does Your Evening
I don’t usually write about flights. Unless they’re the absolute nightmare kind — like the time in Peru when a cancellation forced…
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Agnes Keith’s House, Cream Tea, Temple Views… and a Gritty Harbour Reality
Short take: A thoughtful morning at Agnes Keith’s House and a refreshing cream tea. The Chinese temple was calm and colourful. The…
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Sandakan Arrival: Hot Showers, City Blackout
Short take: We swapped jungle mud for hot water and separate rooms. Then the lights went out. Twice. From Rainforest Shack to…
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Rainforest Discovery Centre & Proboscis Monkeys
The Day We Sweated Through The Treetops We started at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok. The canopy walkways wind through a…
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Sepilok With Kids: Orangutans First, Then the Little Bears With Long Tongues
We swapped city buzz for rainforest hush and it was magic. First up was the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, then we crossed…
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