During my yoga retreat at Blooming Lotus, I had time to explore Ubud city center and the surrounding area. Initially, I thought I’d end up staying in Ubud for much longer than I actually did. I thought, of all the places I could venture in Bali, I’d like it the best. After the relaxing, laid back beaches of …
I recently attended a yoga retreat hosted at Villa Ubud Corner 88. Located at the edge of a river in a remote corner of Ubud, down a road that seems it should be condemned as its in such bad condition, this collection of villas a little slice of paradise. Located on a hill, Villa Ubud Corner …
I’ve always wanted to go to a yoga retreat. Unfortunately, most are extortionately expense. I was lucky enough to find Blooming Lotus in Ubud, which is very reasonably priced and had amazing reviews. Literally, all five star reviews on TripAdvisor. I signed up for the four day retreat- they also run seven and 11 day …
When booking a 20-hour flight, you want to make sure that you balance the priorities of cost and comfort. China Southern was the cheapest airline to fly, and I’d never heard of it. I figured, since I was heading to Bali to travel alone, why not up the anty and not only push myself outside …
A little while ago, my friend A invited me to go to Peru with her. It being Christmas and knowing my mom would be livid if I didn’t go home, I declined, but lived off her stories vicariously for months. One of the things she said really struck me; she described South America as “her …
I like traveling light. Like, really light. When I went to Brazil for over two weeks I just brought a carry on and my purse. There’s nothing worse than feeling like I’m a pack mule walking through an airport looking for passport control, or trying to suss out public transport. Since I tend to move …
I’ve been to Paris many, many times. Give that its just an hour and a half between the Gare du Nord and St Pancras, its quicker and easier to get to Paris than it is to south London from where I live. A place I have less experience of, though, is rural France. That’s why …
I’ve always wanted to stay at the Hoxton in London, but alas, it seems silly to spend money on a staycation when you can go on a vacation. That’s why I was so excited when MB suggested we stay at the Hoxton in Amsterdam during our weekend away- read more about that here. The London …
A wintry Friday evening not too long ago, I took a short flight to Amsterdam for a very short weekend trip. As in, I was going to be in Amsterdam for a little more than 24 hours. You may ask why I decided to go for such a short time. Quite simply poor planning on …
Stiffkey is one of those locations I retreat to in my mind when I’m instructed to think of my “happy place.” Set amongst the wetlands of Norfolk on the east coast of England, it is a teeny, tiny little hamlet with a handful of shops, one narrow road, a few homes and the obligatory pub. …