[Bajawa, Flores – Indonesia] On my trip to Flores I stopped at Bajawa, which is about half way between Labuan Bajo (for Komodo National Park) and Moni (for Kelimutu National Park). If you are travelling overland in Flores it’s worth stopping regularly as bus travel is arduous. Bajawa is a small market city in the […]
Hotel Review: Amaris Hotel, Legian, Bali – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Amaris Hotel Address: Jl. Padma Utara, Legian, Bali, Indonesia. I stayed at the Amaris Hotel in Legian for one night with a booking via Agoda.com. I booked it for its location which is not far from the beach and a 10 minute walk to Double Six Road. Amaris is a hotel chain from […]
Cafes in Bali
Bali has long been a popular destination for creative types, but for us reliant on the internet its reputation of poor internet connectivity precedes it. I was a bit sceptical to come back myself. Last time I was here (4 years ago) I had a hard time finding accommodation with wifi, and there wasn’t much […]
Hotel Review: Atrium Bangkok
Hotel Name: Atrium Bangkok Address: 1880 New Petchaburi Road, Bangkok – Thailand. [I stayed as a guest of Atrium Bangkok, which has since been rebranded to the AVANI Atrium Bangkok.] I have passed the Atrium Bangkok many times in my travels in Bangkok, usually from the express canal boat which passes by. The hotel is […]
Hotel Review: Nantra De Comfort Hotel, Bangkok – Thailand
Hotel Name: Nantra De Comfort Hotel. Address: 125/4-7 Sukhumvit 55, Thonglor, Bangkok, Thailand. I stayed at Nantra De Comfort Hotel booked via Agoda. I picked this hotel primarily for it’s location on Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55), which was close to a conference I was attending. Thonglor is a great area anyway and I like staying in […]
Komodo dragons and coral reefs: Komodo National Park 2 day boat tour
[One of the many islands of Komodo National Park.] Komodo National Park is a protected watery expanse that covers a group of islands and reefs to the east of the island of Flores, Indonesia. Komodo is famous for the giant lizards of the same name, but it’s also home to some of the best coral […]
Hotel Review: Tune Hotel klia2, KUL Airport – Malaysia
Hotel Name: Tune Hotel klia2 Address: klia2, KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) – Malaysia. I stayed at the Tune Hotel klia2 as a guest of TuneHotels.com. I have stayed at the Tune Hotel in KL, and since then I have seen the brand pop up in destinations around Malaysia and even in Melbourne. Tune Hotels […]
Hotel Review: Casa Dasa Legian, Bali – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Casa Dasa Legian Bali Address: Jl Nakula 10, Legian, Bali – Indonesia. I booked the Casa Dasa Legian Bali via Agoda for the combination of its location and price. I wanted to stay at the Seminyak end of Legian and this was about 20 minutes walk from the beach. Like any touristy beach […]
Hostel Review: East Timor Backpackers, Dili – Timor-Leste
Hostel Name: East Timor Backpackers. Address: Avenida Almirante Americo Tomas, Dili, East Timor. [Edit: The East Timor Backpackers hostel has since closed. If you are looking for a hostel in Dili there is now Dili Central Backpackers.] The East Timor Backpackers hostel was the only hostel in Dili at the time of my visit in […]
Hotel Review: Maliana Hotel, Kupang, West Timor – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Maliana Hotel. Address: Jl. Sumatera, Kupang, West Timor – Indonesia. Maliana Hotel is a budget hotel/guesthouse in Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia. I picked this place from a selection of hotels that are clustered around the waterfront. Looking at the map it seemed like the most convenient place to stay in the city and […]
