NEPAL VILLAGE HOMESTAY ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED

VILLAGE HOME STAY AND SCHOOL VISIT   Having kitted out the local kids with what fitted, we set off for Shree Basari Secondary school, where new classrooms are in progress, thanks in very large part to Lyn’s connection with & fund raising by East Lindfield Public School and Oxford Falls Grammar School, in Sydney. It’s a lovely walk (about 30 [….]

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PICTURES AND UPDATE FROM THE PERU TRIP

 Well we are home safe and sound after a wonderful Peruvian adventure!   We have some fantastic memories to keep with us forever.  What a trip! Diana was everything you had said and more.  What a wonderful, amazing woman.  We all fell in love with her – she was so professional, so caring, so helpful, so competent and so reassuring.  We [….]

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SIDEMAN BALI

One of the greatest place in Bali that has strong spiritual aura is Sidemen Valley that located at Karangasem East Bali regency. Many temples of Hindu Bali, the majority religion of Balinese people, located in this village. Our resort was  located at the valley, surrounded by lush tropical  forest and  paddy fields that irrigate by Subak, the Balinese traditional water [….]

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BALI BLOG

Sadly we departed the restful location of Tembok, it was only a 20 minute drive before we reached our snorkeling point of a the  120m long wreck of US Liberty which rests on a 90 degree angle with the deck facing the open sea and used to be an American supply ship.Anchored off the coast of Lombok, the ship was hit [….]

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Discover Bali Paradise

The past few days have been full of activities, starting with a 3 hour down hill bike ride from Kintamani situated high above Lake Batur all the way to Ubud, finishing at our guides home for a very delicious Balinese feast.  The following day we participated in an hours yoga class following for a 2 hour rice field walk learning [….]

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Cuzco Inca Capital

All I can say about Machu Picchu is that it is absolutely amazing – words and pictures will not do it justice – even the road up is unbelievable!! However, today we are back in Cusco and went to the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) – Cusco sure knows how to put on a festival with dancing and parade [….]

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Discover Ubud

Puri Sunia in Ubud is the home of wellness and positive energy, a home to explore Ubud and its rich cultural heritage. On  tour we have visited traditional villages and experienced Balinese life on a 3 hour cycle from Lake Batur to our guides home in Ubud. What an incredible day, first we were picked up from our hotel and [….]

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POST FROM PERU

I feel very privileged – 99% of touists come to Peru to see Macchu Picchu and Lake Titicaca – last night I was lucky to be able to visit the Mismanay Community and join in with the local people – husk their corn, kick a soccer ball, give the kids the presents we´d brought, hike through farms with donkeys, pigs, [….]

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BALI INDULGENCE AND ADVENTURE TOUR

Two days ago I arrived on the shores of Bali, it is always a hassle free arrival especially if you fly with Garuda, visas can be obtained at Sydney airport and on board the flight Garuda have Customs officials to stamp your visa. What a great service!  Pick up the luggage in 20 minutes, out the door and greeted by [….]

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Cusco Solstice Hike

WOW! Cusco – what a city!! June celebrates the winter solstice and yesterday was parties, music and parades all day. Today was the cultural trip for us then more parades in the main square! Did I mention the markets??? I did buy a new bag to store any excess luggage!! Tomorrow off to the Sacred Valley for some hiking – [….]

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