The Chinese city of Xiamen is now often a stopover for travelers to Indonesia and Japan. Usually, that transfer is quite long: 12 hours is no exception. So what can you do during that time?
Uluwatu is the southernmost part of Bali. It’s more of a region than a specific place. Renting a scooter is an absolute must if you want to immerse yourself in Uluwatu’s beauty and fun: beaches, Single Fin, a beautiful temple, and many coffee spots.
Shhhh… it’s Silent Day in Bali. The streets are deserted, the airport is closed, the shops are closed, the lights are off, and the ATMs are unavailable. Bali welcomes the new year with Nyepi.
I collapse on the narrow cabin bed of the Balearia boat from Barcelona to Mallorca. I can barely hold back the tears. Getting on the boat with my dog felt like entering a battlefield, and luckily no one was injured. But, for our return, I have a different tactic! Getting on the boat with my dog felt like entering a battlefield, and luckily no one was injured. But, for our return, I have a different tactic!