An Introduction to Jakarta - Get an Idea before you visit

Rachael and I (Arran) are qualified teachers back in the UK. We lived in London for 2 years and decided to pack up and see the South East Asia. The border of Central and North Jakarta. Jakarta...

Visiting Haw Par Villa, Singapore

When researching things to do in Singapore before our visit this was one of the places mentioned in the Off the Beaten track itineraries. So of course it became a Must see on ours. Formerly known as...

Singapore - a Fine City

Singapore has a population of 5.8 million people, and hosted 18.5 million visitors during 2018. Any rational traveler would expect a certain level of litter and dirt. But not in Singapore. Singapore...

12 Hours in Singapore

As you probably already know, if you have read our previous articles, Ale and I are lovers of long-term stops, so when it was time to book tickets to start our adventure in South East Asia, we...

A Travel Guide to Kuta, Lombok

No, no, no...not Kuta, Bali...Kuta, LOMBOK. The Kuta in Bali is an overly crowded area known for partying and having way too many drunk Aussies. I stayed one night there and, to say the least...

How to Keep Costs Down in Bali – Avoiding the Tourist Traps

Bali ~ a destination with endless natural beauty, well-kept culture and traditions, relaxed and friendly locals, amazing food and cheap massages. It’s unsurprising that Bali is one of those...