We splashed out a bit for our stay at Gili Trawangan and stayed in the wonderful Ko Ko Mo resort. It was great and the restaurant was really good.. but it is worth remembering a “private pool” in Bali is normally the size of a big (and deep) Jacuzzi! The breakfast was amazing and we
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Recommendations in Seminyak
Our Bali adventure started in Seminyak which is fairly close to Kuta, on the West Coast of Bali. Both destinations are now very popular tourist destinations, although Kuta has been described as similar to Benidorm whilst Seminyak has a slightly more upmarket reputation. There are LOADS of hotels to choose from in Seminyak ranging from
Koh Phangan, Sabai beach
Well our time on Koh Phangan didn’t go quite as we’d expected… after a terrible journey across from Koh Tao following a morning full of seasickness, we were pleased to reach the safe haven of Sabai beach. We spent the first day chilling and started to think maybe we had picked up some food poisoning
Snorkelling in Aow Leuk Bay
Aow Leuk Bay is highly recommended for snorkelling and it did not disappoint! We were a bit concerned after reading about a machete-yielding man on Tripadvisor so were careful not to take ANY of our own food or drink (as this was what had appeared to upset him!) We travelled via taxi after deliberating mopeds because
Island hopping: Koh Samui to Koh Tao
We travelled via “Seatran” from Koh Samui straight up to Koh Tao ready for Rob to complete his PADI open water scuba diving certification. I did mine back in 2006 in Turkey and was keen for him to catch the bug! We left Koh Samui at 13:30 and had arrived in Koh Tao by 15:30,
Things to do in Chaweng: massages and boxing
Whilst we were visiting Koh Samui, lots of people had mentioned Chaweng beach was a good place to go, but the afternoon we decided to visit, was the afternoon it poured with rain! However, we did find some other things to do in Chaweng: Thai Massage There are loads of parlours to choose from in
Things to do in Bophut
As I have already mention in my “Arriving in Koh Samui post ” there are plenty of places eat and some cool spots to relax on the beach in Bophut. Although there are loads of restaurants to choose from without a reservation needed; Rob is great at researching the best spots to go before we go on