Posts Tagged ‘Indian Ocean’
Just another day in Paradise – in Bali
It’s that time of year again – February. Cold weather and short days. Every year at this time, I start to daydream about sunnier climes, and long ago vacations taken to these tropical locales. Then I torture myself relive those special moments by writing about one of those long ago journeys to sunny paradise. Somehow,…
Read MoreDreaming of white beaches and warm waves … in the Maldives
This has become a bit of a February tradition for me. Every February, I like to write some travel post that allows me to dream of warmer climes. So I’m reaching back to reminisce about a trip almost five years ago to the Indian Ocean paradise of the Maldives. This has been a mild winter…
Read MorePining away for the Palm Beach resort, Maldives
I don’t know what it is about the first week of February, but whenever it rolls around I see I’m writing travel posts from tropical locales I’ve visited earlier. Apparently, I’m sick of the cold and want to bask in memories of lounging on warm beaches. This year is no exception. Last Easter, I was…
Read MoreGone fishing … in Bali
I’ve never been much of a fisherwoman. I love eating fish, but I don’t have the patience or passion to go out there with a fishing rod to try to catch them myself. My oldest son, on the other hand, loves fishing. So when I was in the coastal area of Nusa Dua in Bali,…
Read MoreAdmiring the Pura Taman Ayun temple in Bali, Indonesia
The beautiful Indonesian island of Bali is filled with picturesque Hindu temples. Locals have a joke that there are at least 1-2 temples per resident. Pura means temple, and the Pura Taman Ayun means the Temple of the Vast Garden, and is well worth a visit if you’re in nearby Ubud or Denpasar. Figures from…
Read MoreJust another day in paradise. Missing my Maldives beach bungalow
Can you blame me? When I think back to our one week on a beautiful Indian Ocean island in the Maldives earlier this month, I can’t help but wish for just another day in Paradise. Usually I’m an active traveler, I love exploring a new destination and leaving no proverbial stone unturned. But in the…
Read MoreAsian island hopping: Taiwan and Bali
I had a fabulous summer holiday this year. I spent three weeks in August with my young sons visiting two wonderful islands – Taiwan and Bali, Indonesia. I’ve travelled quite a bit in Asia, but this was my first visit to both countries, and I wouldn’t hesitate a moment to pack my bags and return…
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