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The Bali Swing If you’ve been on Instagram lately (or really, ever), and searched hashtags for #travel, #bali, #girlswhotravel, or something along those lines, you’ve probably come across the iconic Bali swing photos. Although often accompanied by a girl in a long, flowy dress, these shots are popular with a wide range of travellers. The … Read more
The Gilis are three tiny islands located between Bali and Lombok and make up a small part of the Indonesian archipelago. Gili Trawangan (also called Gili T), Gili Air, and Gili Meno, just off the Lombok coast, are near-perfect slices of paradise, perfect for diving, swimming, or just doing nothing. After spending a few days … Read more
You might be thinking, Katie, this is a weird article for you to write, since you’re not particularly into yoga (or retreats). However, you stand corrected, dear readers- read on for clarification. But, believe or not, here’s my guide to a DIY yoga retreat in Ubud, Bali Eat, Pray, What? After organising a pretty last minute … Read more
Note- This piece is a longer read, but worth the time for anyone planning a trip to Indonesia. I’ll start by saying what happened to me wasn’t even that bad, and I am not even completely sure if I was scammed or not. But when you’re put in an uncomfortable situation, as a solo traveler, … Read more