South East Asia

The kids and I have stayed in our share of hotels in Bali, but when we need space and a quiet place to work, our preference is a villa. Somewhere that feels isolated but is still close to [...]

With 18 visits under my belt to Bali, on the last trip, I was looking to get off the island of the gods and see something a little special. I only had a day to spare and with such a limited time [...]

If you’re looking to travel to far-flung destinations with rich cultural histories, cool attractions, and diverse traditions, these capital cities in Asia may just be what you’re looking for. [...]

When I asked my kids where they wanted to go after finally being released from the airport watch list, Baaaallllliiiiiiiiii was the long drawn out one-word answer. But as it was my [...]

It’s not the first time I saw the look of shock on someone’s face when I mention the kid’s and I love driving in Bali. I have been asked many times why I chose to drive in Bali? [...]

I’ve been to Bali 18 times and home is Ubud. It has all my favourite food, plenty of friends and lots of things to do. But as the years have progressed Ubud has changed. Busloads of tourists [...]

It’s one of those diseases spoken in hushed tones with a gut-wrenching horror story attached. Dengue Fever in Bali. Your girlfriend’s best friend’s mum’s brother had it and now they are dead. [...]

Losing nearly 30 kilos has not been easy. It included some intense personal training at the gym and a strong commitment to a 60-day detox. As you can imagine during my lifestyle change my family [...]

Why do I keep returning to Bali? Balinese food. Bali foods get me excited every time I come back to Indonesia’s most popular holiday spot. I get excited about the strong flavours and multiple [...]

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City can be quite an adventure. Each of the 24 districts offers something unique, whether it be a vast array of goods or simply a certain “vibe.” That’s why, as enjoyable [...]