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Munduk is one of my favourite parts of Bali. I’ve been there twice now, and on both trips I spent a lot of time travelling around the mountains of North Bali, especially in search of waterfalls. I skipped the popular waterfall trek around Munduk village and went farther instead, visiting some of the biggest waterfalls …
The strange thing about Diyaluma is that the waterfall you come to see is only part of the reason to go. From the road below, Diyaluma is all about scale: a long white column of water falling from a cliff more than 200 metres above you. I stopped there first, looking up at the waterfall …
Sri Lanka may look small on a map, but it rarely feels that way once you begin travelling through it. A road that starts among palm trees and humid coastal towns can finish several hours later in mist-covered hills, where tea plantations disappear into low cloud, and the temperature has dropped enough to make you …
An honest slow travel guide to Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, including the best beaches, sea turtles, surfing, cafes, where to stay, travel costs, itinerary ideas, and practical tips.
I did not arrive in Colombo expecting to fall for it. Like many travelers, I saw Sri Lanka’s capital mostly as a practical beginning. A big city. A place to land, rest, adjust, and move on. And if I am honest, that is often how I feel about large cities in Asia, too. They can …
A safari in Yala feels a little like stepping into a dream, one filled with golden light, dusty tracks, and the quiet thrill that something wild might appear around the very next bend. If you’re wondering whether a Yala safari is really worth it, my honest answer is yes — especially if wildlife is one …
Tumpak Sewu is the waterfall that people mean when they say “East Java is unreal.” It isn’t one single drop — it’s a whole curtain of waterfalls pouring into a green canyon like an amphitheatre, with a viewpoint above and (when conditions allow) a dramatic route down to the base where the mist hits your …
Sigiriya likes to appear slowly. First, it’s just a flat line on the horizon, then, as your car or tuk-tuk rolls past rice fields and little corner shops, this huge block of rock suddenly rises out of the jungle, with birds circling the top and morning mist caught around its edges. Down at ground level, …
Ella has a way of softening your pace without trying. Mornings come with cool air and a thin layer of mist, afternoons open into tea-covered hills, and even the busiest spots can feel surprisingly quiet if you show up at the right time. It gets described as a “must-stop” on every Sri Lanka itinerary — …
Hiriketiya isn’t the kind of place that tries to impress you, and yet, it ended up being my favourite place on Sri Lanka’s south coast. There are no famous landmarks to rush toward, no dramatic viewpoint everyone sets an alarm for, no checklist telling you what you should be doing with your day. And somehow, …