Category: Asia

I had heard that there was a large wreck offshore… So, early on 9th May, I had a quick breakfast and went to the dive shop near where I was staying. They had space for …

On the morning of the 7th May, I found that my temperature was normal at last, and I felt a more stable. But I was very weak from having not eaten well for several days. …

In the absence of any travelling or photos, here’s an attempt by my fevered and befuddled brain to provide a quick report on my health. Both 4th and 5th of May were identically unpleasant, and …

On the morning of 1st May I checked out of Radiah’s House, and found a dokar (horse and cart) to take me to Masbagik. On the way I told the driver to stop a couple …

On 29th April, my last morning on Gili Trawangan, the wind was strong and some German girls in a neighbouring bungalow assured me that the boat on which I was hoping to get back to …

I headed round to the dive shop early on 27th April and found there was a German called Henry who was also coming. The dive master and boat driver took the 2 of us round …

On 24th April, my first destination was the temple of Tanah Lot, which was a highly recommended attraction on a tiny island just off the coast, 40 km east of where I’d spent the night. …

My first morning in Indonesia, 21st April, got off to a slow start – breakfast (for want of a better word) was included with the room rate. I went to investigate motorbike rental, and nearby …