A Quiet Bali Morning: Rice Fields, Lotus Ponds, Royal Courtyards, Lunch, Nap, Pool
We slipped off the main street and into the paddy fields near the palace, and the noise dropped away like someone turned…
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Ubud’s Monkey Forest: Cheeky, Slightly Crazy and Brilliant
We started the day with one goal: monkeys. The road into Ubud was already warm and busy, and by the time we…
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Gili Air to Bali on the 11:45: Hot Boat, Slow Pickup, Cool Finish
We boarded the 11:45 fast boat and it left on time. No tagged bags, just luggage lobbed into a heap by the…
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Gili Air 3 Island Snorkelling With Kids: From Chaos To Calm
We booked the classic three-island snorkelling trip from Gili Air, the one that promises turtles, a drift over coral, and the famous…
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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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