Ever wonder what life looked like in Lombok before the waves of tourism rolled in? A visit to Sade village is the best way to find out. Halfway between Kuta and the Lombok airport, this centuries-old Sasak community is still fully lived-in. Residents have maintained unique traditions, thatch-roofed homes, and their local language — and […]
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As soon as I found out about Wae Rebo, I knew my trip to Indonesia wouldn’t be complete without making the trek. The price of getting there was a little daunting, but I went for it anyway and had such an amazing time staying a night in the remote mountain village. It was the highlight
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Where you stay in the “Gateway to the Komodo Islands” can make or break your trip. If you like to explore cities on foot, you don’t want to stay too far away. Luxury travellers will want to lock in one of the stunning villas for sunset views. And if you book far enough in advance,
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I recently went to Komodo Island National Park to see the endangered ancient dragons you can only see in this region of Indonesia. I’d heard rumours that the park sedates the animals and decided to ask our guide. I can’t say I liked the answer. So are Komodo dragons drugged? Here’s what I learned and
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We were determined to hit this must-do activity in Bali. But I’d heard too many stories from other travellers about long queues and struggles getting to/from the temple. The price tag on the inclusive tour option was a little daunting, but I am so happy we did it this way. In fact, I think it’s
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If you’re looking for your first eSIM, you’re probably tossing up between Holafly vs. Airalo. They’re the two most well-known options out there. Fortunately for you, I’ve tried both and can give you a rundown of all the main pros and cons to consider before you buy. This post may contain affiliate links. Bookings or
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I was a little hesitant to drive in South Africa, expecting the roads to be busy and lawless. But it was actually not so different to driving in Europe, Australia, or New Zealand! Driving is the best way to explore this beautiful city and beyond. And renting a car in Cape Town may be easier
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Think you missed your window to live and work abroad? Not all hope is lost! Several countries offer a Working Holiday Visa under 35, giving us elder adventure-seekers more time. 35 is the new 30, as they say. I’ve looked into which countries offer extended age limits. Here are the nationalities that qualify and how
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Country-hopping with a Eurail Pass? Sailing around the Mediterranean? Cycling through the Pyrenees? Downloading an eSIM makes it infinitely easier to stay connected all over the continent. But there are like, a million different eSIM companies out there right now. So finding the best eSIM for Europe can be a bit of a headache. But
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I found really affordable flights from Auckland to the Cook Islands and had to jump on the opportunity. Before I really had time to consider a budget, I’d snagged the tickets. The Cook Islands isn’t particularly affordable, but there are some ways to keep the costs down! The best way is to stay in Rarotonga
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