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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