The Island of Bali in Indonesia has long been a Mecca for backpackers. The easy going vibe, idyllic beaches and relaxing spas make it the prefect place to catch some chill time on a trip through Southeast Asia.
As one of the only places in Indonesia that is mainly Hindu, Bali is a place to relax and get back to your spiritual core. Packed with historic buildings, peaceful pagodas and temples awash with the scent of incense you can’t help but fall a little bit in love with the place.
As a hugely popular holiday destination with Aussies, Bali has also got its wild side. If it’s a party you’re after, you’ll find plenty of places to bust a move in your flip flops.
With something that’s sure to please every type of traveller, we’ve decided to give Bali a massive, and well deserved, High Five and count down our top experiences for an epic trip.
Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bali.
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Malaysia is the ultimate travel destination. That’s a pretty big statement I know, but I think I’ve got the goods to back it up. Let me explain…
Travel means very different things to different people. For some it’s all about soaking up the sun on a beautiful beach for days on end, for others it’s about integrating in to a new culture and really getting under the skin of a country, some like to test themselves and do things that will take them out of their comfort zone and for others it’s all about indulging, whether that means food, shopping or a bit of pampering. And the list goes on.
The great thing about Malaysia, is that whatever travel means to you, you can find an experience here that will fulfil all your wildest, travel related, dreams. Add to that the great weather, and the fact that it’s super cheap and you’ll see that Malaysia has, quite literally, got it all.
I think Malaysia is one destination that has it all.
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Home to every element that makes Africa such a monumentally epic place to visit, including daunting trekking adventures through deserted landscapes, rural villages and some of the largest and most captivating wildlife to be found anywhere in the world. Tanzania is one of the continent’s most visited countries, and for good reason.
Whatever your idea of an amazing trip, Tanzania will make sure you’re not left disappointed. Pristine beaches meet some of the clearest most spectacular water you’re ever likely to see, huge, wild animals roam freely and local people live as simply as they did thousands of years ago. It’s a place that will grab you by the shoulders and shake you up, and you’ll love it!
The beaches of Zanzibar are some of the most pristine in the world.
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This week, we have a curious and very valid question on the best way to spend two months travelling around glorious Asia…
My boyfriend and I have booked flights to Hong Kong, where we plan on being based whilst we travel around Asia for two months. We have a budget of about £6000 pounds between the two of us – where can you recommend going, and how exactly should we to do it? Jennifer
We get asked a LOT of questions like this, so we know the Expert advice on offer will fall on many keen ears…
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The term ‘up and coming’ is used a lot. You want to hear about the up and coming musicians? Sure, why not. The up and coming actors and actresses? Of course! The up and coming fashion designers, comedians, TV chefs, photographers and artists etc? Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes again.
Up and coming is unfamiliar, it’s unknown, it’s fun, it’s new, and there’s a glorious sense of satisfaction that comes with knowing about the next big thing before anyone else does.
So would you like to know the up and coming travel destinations that we think you can’t afford miss out on? Yep, we knew it. In no particular order, here they are…
The Temples of Bagan help Burma make the cut
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