One of the most popular restaurants in Seminyak, La Lucciola is consistently packed for dinner. As well it should be, considering the amazing view as the sun sets on Kuta beach. Located next to the Petitenget temple, La Lucciola is in a beautiful spot, and if nothing else, you need to check it out for…
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Feb
12
La Lucciola
Feb
12
Spa at Maya Ubud
The Spa at Maya Ubud is located just down the road (a few minutes on foot) from the town of Ubud. Nestled next to the Petanu River, at the bottom of the Maya Ubud hotel, the spa features incredible views, attentive staff, and amazing treatments. Offering everything from quick mani-pedis to all-day spa packages, there…
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Nov
18
Cusco, Peru – Quick Takes
Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire, and it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It is an absolutely beautiful city and a fantastic place to start my Inca Trail trip. Here a couple of my favourite places in Cusco: - Yin Yang Therapeutic Massage: a wonderful treat after your…
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Nov
18
The Inca Trail – Quick Takes
-This is a big hike, and I was a bit apprehensive at first about being able to keep up. I also worried about slowing up the group and feeling left out. But I really didn’t have to worry. The guides were all great about keeping the pressure off. One morning they let us start early…
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Nov
18
Navigating the Inca Trail with Gap Adventures
Over the summer I travelled to Peru and hiked the Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu. It was absolutely the trip of a lifetime, and I highly recommend it. When we first decided to go, I was nothing but excited, but the more we researched, the more overwhelmed I became. There are so many…
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Nov
18
Great Spa Treatments – Bali Quick Takes
Just wanted to give some quick spa recommendations for Bali. A friend of mine is a self-proclaimed spa aficionado, and these are some of her favourite places to visit when in Bali… – Luxe Spa at Sentosa: This is the best of the best. Three hours of fabulous massage along with a facial and milk…
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May
27
What’s for Dinner – Bali Quick Takes
There are a ton of places in Bali to frequent if you’re looking for good food. I thought I’d put together a post with links to some of my favourites. La Sal – fusion/tapas. The food is amazing, particularly the meatballs, squid and paella. And fantastic sangria, too! Trattoria Cucina Italiana – a great place…
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May
14
Tips for Bali
A friend of mine recently went to Bali for the first time and returned with some tips for other first-time visitors. I thought I would share them here… You may not know this, but Bali only allows you to bring in either 1 bottle of spirits or 2 bottles of wine per person duty-free. If…
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Jan
19
Wah Wah Burger
Another website currently under construction is Wah Wah Burger. But this restaurant is absolutely worth checking out. This is most certainly not your kids’ burger joint. Mr. Wah uses Wagyu beef tenderloin for his upscale burgers, and they don’t disappoint. Toppings range from the classic (tomato reduction and mustard mayonnaise) to the sublime (seared foie…
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Jan
19
I Made Living
The website isn’t up and running yet, so you have even more cause to go to the shop and check it out: I Made Living sells fabulous furniture. Not only does the store sell gorgeous solid wood end tables and the like, it also carries an array of unusual homeware and designs. There is a…
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