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There are few sights in Bali more instantly recognisable than Tanah Lot Temple. Perched on a dark volcanic rock just offshore, its pagoda-like silhouette rises above the waves, seemingly suspended between sea and sky. It is the kind of scene that has become synonymous with Bali, reproduced endlessly in photographs, paintings and travel brochures.… Read the rest
Uluwatu feels like Bali in concentrate. An Uluwatu day trip will only just scratch the surface, for the essence of Uluwatu needs to be lived in longer stretches.
Nevertheless, today the lush rice fields and busy streets of central Bali give way to the limestone cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula, where the landscape becomes drier, wilder and dramatically coastal.… Read the rest
After several days enjoying Bali’s beautiful coastline, we were ready to swap surf breaks and beach clubs for something completely different. An Ubud day trip is high on our list, anticipated since arriving on the island.… Read the rest
Swimming with manta rays in Bali’s most spectacular marine sanctuary was high on our list for a recent adventure and a day trip to Nusa Penida snorkeling really delivered.
Long before arriving in Bali, we’d admired photographs of giant manta rays gliding effortlessly through crystal-clear water and sea turtles grazing over vibrant coral reefs.… Read the rest
Thalang Road, in Phuket is really the street that built the town. Parallel roads Phang Nga and Dibuk share the same history. Here tin fortunes, migrant dreams and pastel façades collide to form the beating heart of Old Phuket.… Read the rest
Valentine’s Day in Dubai invites a certain level of theatre. The city already knows how to perform – light, scale, ambition – so choosing the right stage matters.… Read the rest
Dubai has a talent for making an ordinary evening feel cinematic. Tonight the city leaned all the way in – glowing fountains, a buzzing opera house and a musical that has redefined modern theatre. With Diana and Charlotte by my side, we set out for a night that blends food, friendship and full-scale Broadway magic: Wicked at Dubai Opera.… Read the rest
My mother, Veronica, & I set out from home in Canberra with a view to discovering Goulburn, a day of heritage and history in country NSW. On this last day of the year, it’s about slowing down, reflecting on the year past and finding inspiration and strength for the year ahead.… Read the rest
There’s a special kind of magic that fills Dubai Opera before a performance. The giant chandelier shimmers above the marble floor. The soft murmur of the crowd builds with anticipation and through the glass walls. The glittering skyline of Downtown Dubai sparkles just beyond the Burj Khalifa.… Read the rest
In the early 15th century, as the Ottoman threat loomed over Europe, alliances were forged not just through war, but through chivalric brotherhoods. On 12 December 1408, King Sigismund of Luxembourg founded one of the most fascinating of these orders, the Order of the Dragon.… Read the rest