Sanur is probably the top spot in Bali for me. It lacks the culture and temples of Ubud, but also avoids the chaos and touts of Kuta. That means that for 4 days I did very little outside of sitting by the hotel pool, reading and swimming. I don't think I'd recommend Bali to friends, it seems like the Aussies version of Spain. Sure if you've got a week to burn and a decent amount of cash in your pocket you could get some sun any time of year, and get a swanky ho...

After a day in Kuta we headed north in search of a touch of culture in Bali. Ubud is known as the art centre of Bali, it's got two little, windy roads to walk along, full of little art, jewlery and souvenir shops. We've had two days here, and have just spent in exploring the streets and little temples that line them. Bali is horrifically hot, unlike anywhere else we've been. Luckily the hostel has a deal with the hotel pool next door and we can go for a quick ...

After a lightning fast trip to Malaysia we had to get our pre-booked flights to Bali. It seemed a shame to be leaving Malaysia so soon, but maybe leaving so early is a good thing, it makes me determined to get back there for a good month or so sometime soon! First reactions of Bali seem to fulfil every negative thing people have said, getting shouted at by dozens of taxi drivers as we exit departures, asking for 3 times the general taxi price. We eventually fou...

Ok so someone has been commenting about my absolute lack of blog posts in the last few weeks, so I've found some time to update where I've been eating recently. Because it really is all about the food! I've spent the last 4 nights in Kuala Lumpur. Now everyone I met in Penang said KL was awful, built up, busy and rubbish food, but I can only agree about the food! It is a massive city, but there is something about it I have fallen in love with. I'm not sure if i...

After 3 weeks on the island we were starting to go stir crazy, it was time to move from the beaches and get back to some actual Asian culture. A 15 hour bus journey, well 4 buses, saw us cross the border in Malaysia (after cuing at the wrong border control point for 40 minutes). Arriving in Penang at 11pm we set off to the hostel, thought it was a great start when we turned down the street to see a group of prostitutes chilling out. Then Tash broke her flip flo...