Things to do in Bali with kids
The thing about holidays to Bali is that they can really cater for the whole family. Spa treatments, massages, surfing, diving, jungle, beaches, shopping...it's a family holiday dream. And for kids, well, you can make it a total wonderland for them. Waterparks When I was 12 years old my dad took me to the Waterbom park in Bali. As a kid, waterparks are a blast - but as it turns out, as an adult they are still a blast. This year we went to a new waterpark with a little guy called Jacob.
Misima Language Guide, Louisiade Archipelago, PNG
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The unmissable Kagata surf retreat of the Solomon Islands
Thanks to our avid aid worker, surfer, traveller and friend, Eddie Burton, for providing this insightful and inspiring feature on the Solomon Islands. Towards the end of Eddie's tale are his reflections, which will pull at the chords of every seasoned Island traveller. As I sat out the back alone, the last person in the water for God knows how far, awaiting the last set of the day to reach me from its origins in the North Pacific, I couldn’t help but chuckle at how perfect this situation
Prawns in Australia, still tasty at the Sydney Seafood School
There are three essential things to a good trip away anywhere in the world: a place to stay, food, and people. If you're visiting Australia you'll likely start in Sydney. Once you've sorted yourself out some sweet Sydney accommodation you'll want to find somewhere good to eat. For an insight to Sydney culture and its culinary fame look no further than the Sydney Seafood markets and the incorporated Seafood School, at Pyrmont. The classes are packed with Sydneysiders from all over the
Never Laugh at Live Dragons – Yasur Volcano, Tanna, Vanuatu
How often in your life do you get the chance to walk the rim of an active volcano? And if you get the opportunity – would you do it? Going against all hazard management, mountain craft and personal safety rules that I have learned in my earlier ski-patrol and guiding career, accompanied by an interminable paranoiac inner-voice grilling me of the risks involved in getting so close to flying nuggets of molten lava without any tour guide, physical barriers, signage or escape route, I push on
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The unmissable Kagata surf retreat of the Solomon Islands
Thanks to our avid aid worker, surfer, traveller and friend, Eddie Burton, for providing this insightful and inspiring feature on the Solomon Islands. Towards the end of Eddie’s tale are his reflections, which will pull at the chords of every seasoned Island traveller. As I sat out the back alone, the last person in the [...]
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There are three essential things to a good trip away anywhere in the world: a place to stay, food, and people. If you’re visiting Australia you’ll likely start in Sydney. Once you’ve sorted yourself out some sweet Sydney accommodation you’ll want to find somewhere good to eat. For an insight to Sydney culture and its culinary fame [...]
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Never Laugh at Live Dragons – Yasur Volcano, Tanna, Vanuatu
How often in your life do you get the chance to walk the rim of an active volcano? And if you get the opportunity – would you do it? Going against all hazard management, mountain craft and personal safety rules that I have learned in my earlier ski-patrol and guiding career, accompanied by an interminable [...]
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The unmissable Kagata surf retreat of the Solomon Islands
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Get Shucked! Bruny Island has the best oysters and the friendliest locals
Sometimes being a carefree traveller (read: disorganised) can you lead you to a more delicious experience. Where is Bruny Island? Bruny is an island off an island off an … [More...]
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Chaos is the overused word of the day. To us, it's not 'organised chaos' as our guide suggests. To us, Delhi is beyond hectic. Laneless highways, horns blaring, an indescribable smog, the rancid smell … [More...]
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The unmissable Kagata surf retreat of the Solomon Islands
May 1, 2012 by The Backdoor · 2 Comments
Thanks to our avid aid worker, surfer, traveller and friend, Eddie Burton, for providing this insightful and inspiring feature on the Solomon Islands. Towards the end of Eddie's tale are his reflections, which will pull at the chords of every seasoned Island traveller. As I sat out the back alone, the last person in the water for God knows how far, awaiting the last set of the day to reach me from its origins in the North Pacific, I couldn’t help but chuckle at how perfect this situation